Category: News
World Sky Games Brings Lessons To Life
[Written by Reginald Gant and Don Burgess] Bermuda is using the emerging World Sky Games initiative to help bring science, engineering, and sustainability lessons to life for students across the island. The proposed global airship racing series has become more than a sporting concept locally, with the Bermuda Ministry of Education beginning to align... Read more of this article
First Harbour Nights Event To Feature Fireworks
The first Harbour Nights of the year will be held tomorrow night [May 13] with local vendors, artisans, food stalls, entertainers, and a special fireworks display to mark the opening night. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Harbour Nights 2026 returns to Front Street tomorrow, officially launching... Read more of this article
Town Hall On Electricity Policy On May 18th
The Ministry of Home Affairs is inviting the public to attend a Town Hall on Monday, May 18th on the proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is encouraging residents to attend a public meeting on the proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 [NESP 2026], which is currently... Read more of this article
Police Officers Honoured At BOT Awards
Four Bermuda Police Service officers — Sergeant Helen McHugh, Detective Sergeant Zoenique Williams, Detective Sergeant Courtney Simmons and Inspector Karema Flood — were recognised among the top nominees from the British Overseas Territories at the 2026 BOTs Women in Policing Awards. A police spokesperson said, “Four Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Linda Smith On Church Road, Conditions & More
“Southampton West Central residents have been appealing to the Government for over five years to do something about increased speeding, dangerous driving and the poor conditions on Church Road,” Shadow Environment & Sustainability Minister Linda Smith said. The OBA MP said, “The Highways Department conducted a site visit approximately... Read more of this article
Skydive Bermuda Completes First Test Jumps
Bermuda’s tourism is set to reach new heights with the upcoming launch of Skydive Bermuda, which recently completed its first test jumps over Dockyard ahead of a planned 2027 debut. A spokesperson said, “The sky is the limit for Bermuda’s tourism, if a new skydiving endeavour has their way. Bermuda’s first ever skydiving venture, Skydive... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: CRG Hold Ribbon Cutting
The Community Restoration Group [CRG] held its ribbon cutting in the Mangrove Bay area of the West End, marking the formal launch of its community-focused initiative in the area. A spokesperson previously said, “CRG is a newfound group of young people who are passionate about restoring areas around Bermuda and involving the community in activities,... Read more of this article
Cathy Ann Harvey Named Mother Of Year
Bermuda Continental Society announced that Cathy Ann Harvey has been named the recipient of their Mother of the Year award, thanks to the heartfelt essay written by her daughter Mila Harvey, a Primary 6 student at Northlands Primary School. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Continental Society is proud to announce Ms. Cathy Ann Harvey as the recipient... Read more of this article
Improvements Works Complete At Boat Ramp
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “improvement works have been completed at the boat ramp at ‘Stonecrusher Corner’ on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s.” “The completed project represents the latest investment by the Ministry in practical public infrastructure that supports community use, marine... Read more of this article
Raleigh’s ‘Brave Conversations’ On May 16th
Raleigh Bermuda will host a Brave Conversations session on May 16 to help parents understand and guide young people’s spending habits and financial decisions. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is continuing its Brave Conversations series with an interactive parent-focused session designed to help families better understand young people’s... Read more of this article
Moody’s Upgrades Bermuda’s Rating To A1
The Government of Bermuda said they “welcome the latest ratings action from Moody’s Ratings, which has upgraded Bermuda’s domestic and foreign currency long-term issuer ratings and foreign currency senior unsecured bond ratings to A1, while maintaining a stable outlook. A Government spokesperson said, “In its report, Moody’s said the... Read more of this article
Armari Maybury Earns Martello Re Scholarship
Armari Maybury has been named the first recipient of the newly-established Martello Re Bermuda Scholarships for Bermuda College students. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with Martello Re Limited in the establishment of two Martello Re Bermuda Scholarships for Bermuda College students. Each... Read more of this article
