Category: News
Catch A Fire Concert To Feature Six Local Artists
[Written by Patrick Bean] Catch A Fire is bringing the heat to Bermuda on May 30, with a massive reggae concert at the CedarBridge Academy Courtyard. The night will showcase six of Bermuda’s finest homegrown voices alongside international stars Tippa Irie and Junior Cat. Ninja Cutty Ninja Cutty, born Sean Anthony in Mandeville, Jamaica, electrifies... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw one woman injured and another arrested after a collision, a man arrested for failing to stop for police and possession of a knife, and various community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Collision: One Woman Injured, One Arrested 2026 Bermuda Day Parade Float Winners Man... Read more of this article
Shooting In Southampton, No Reported Injuries
The police confirmed there was a shooting in Southampton this evening [May 24] and said that “at this time, there have been no reported injuries.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Sunday, 24 May 2026, police were dispatched to reports of several gunshots in the area of Rangers Sports Club on South Road in Southampton. “Officers... Read more of this article
Videos: ARC Sailboat Fleet Leaves Bermuda
A fleet of sailboats taking part in the ARC Europe Rally recently departed St. George’s, with the vessels heading out to sea as they continue their transatlantic journey to Europe. Over 30 international vessels set sail from the historic town after spending several days in Bermuda, after sailing to the island from Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. The... Read more of this article
Man Arrested: Knife, Drugs, DUI, Unlicensed Bike
A man was arrested for multiple offences, including possession of a knife, possession of suspected controlled drugs, driving while impaired, and riding an unlicensed and uninsured motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, police officers on mobile patrol along Parsons Road, Pembroke, observed a man on a... Read more of this article
12 Videos: 2026 Bermuda Day Celebrations
Relive some of the highlights of the holiday with 12 videos delivering more than eight hours of comprehensive coverage, showcasing the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, parade highlights, junior races, spectator interviews, ferry arrivals, aerial perspectives, school events and more. You can view all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here and view... Read more of this article
Sunday May 24th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that the island celebrated Bermuda Day, Jessica Lewis won the 100m in Switzerland, and Christopher Williamson earned the Public Service Excellence Award were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the WindReach Walk & Roll event was held, Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher scored a hat trick as FH Hafnarfjörður... Read more of this article
Collision: One Woman Injured, One Arrested
One woman was injured and another woman was arrested following a collision early this morning [May 24] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:35am, Sunday, May 24, 2026, Police as well as Emergency Medical Services [EMS] were dispatched to a reported two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motor car and motorbike on Middle... Read more of this article
2026 Bermuda Day Parade Float Winners
The Department of Culture shared the results of this year’s Bermuda Day float competition. A spokesperson said, “This year’s Bermuda Day Parade saw more than 60 entries take to the streets of Hamilton, marking continued participation and enthusiasm for one of the island’s most treasured traditions. This year’s awards are as follows: Awards: Natural... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombeys In 2026 Bermuda Day Parade
The Gombey troupes provided the traditional finale to the Bermuda Day Parade, entertaining large crowds along the route in the City of Hamilton. You can view all our coverage of Gombeys here, all of our coverage of Bermuda Day here, and thousands of photos spanning the past 15 years of Bermuda Day here on Bernews’ dedicated network website BDADay.com. For... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Hamilton for the annual Bermuda Day Parade, which showcased local creativity and tradition under the official Heritage Month theme, “For the Culture.” The procession featured a wide range of participants, including the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band, majorettes, dance groups, and more; and the parade concluded... Read more of this article
Video: Jessica Lewis Wins 100M In Switzerland
Jessica Lewis delivered a superb performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland, racing to victory in the 100m race in 15.22 seconds — an all-time best for the Bermudian athlete and less than a fractional split second off the world record time of 15.20. To provide a point of comparison, the gold medal winning time at the last Paralympics... Read more of this article
