Category: News
Photos: Somersfield Host Visual Arts Exhibition
Somersfield Academy held its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café, showcasing the final works of Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently hosted its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café on Thursday, March 12, marking the culmination of two years of creative... Read more of this article
Health Department On Kitchen Video/Conditions
The Department of Health has responded to videos circulating on social media showing conditions inside a kitchen and said “environmental Health Officers immediately investigated, conducted a full inspection last night, and found no evidence of current rodent or cockroach activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday evening,... Read more of this article
Court: Settlement Reached In Drowning Case
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Shin family agreed to settle the lawsuit outside of the courtroom, according to a story in the Cruise Hive. The story said, “An unfortunate legal battle between Norwegian Cruise Line and the Shin family is finally coming to a close. “Hyon Duk Shin, his wife, their two sons, and Shin’s mother were all sailing together... Read more of this article
Video: April 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
The 28 people arrested over Easter weekend, an inquiry is underway into a St. Georges crash, rising costs hit food aid, English requirements for work permits are updated, the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council is launched, Bermuda College introduces LaunchPad, and Wallpaper Wednesday features Crystal cottage Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Teagan Mewett Wins Bronze Medal At Carifta
Teagan Mewett claimed her third medal at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 7]. Mewett won bronze in the girls’ 15 to 17 100 metres breaststroke in 1min 16.35sec. She had already claimed the island’s first medal at the annual regional competition, claiming bronze in the female 15 to 17 200 breaststroke final and helped... Read more of this article
Nonprofit Alliance Food Aid Providers Data
The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda’s Association of Food Aid Providers [AFAP] has released 2025 collective data, revealing significant shifts in food aid delivery across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “While demand for food support remains high, overall service outputs have declined as providers face rising food prices, increased operating costs,... Read more of this article
English Requirements Updated For Work Permits
The Department of Immigration is “advising of further updates to the English Language proficiency requirements for work permit holders whose first language is not English and who do not hold a degree from an English-instruction university or college.” A spokesperson said, “The requirement for work permit holders to demonstrate English... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Introduces LaunchPad
A summer programme for young children is set to be launched at Bermuda College, with sessions designed around Bermuda and its environment. LaunchPad, the Summer STEAM programme, from June 29 to July 29, will aim to engage young students with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through activities focused on the island’s land, sea... Read more of this article
28 People Arrested Over Easter Weekend
Over the Easter weekend, the Bermuda Police Service conducted island-wide patrols and sobriety checkpoints, resulting in 28 arrests, nine suspected impaired drivers, and over 100 traffic citations. A police spokesperson said, “Over a busy Easter holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] carried out proactive patrols, as well as road sobriety... Read more of this article
Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council
The launch of the Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council at The Loren Hotel, Bermuda marks a “significant new chapter in the campaign to secure lasting protection for the Sargasso Sea, the unique high seas ecosystem that surrounds Bermuda and supports globally important marine life.” A spokesperson said, “Convened by Noelle Young as... Read more of this article
Plate Removed From Govt Vehicle After Crash
Police are investigating a Sunday morning collision involving a government vehicle that struck a utility pole in St. George’s, leaving the driver with minor injuries and the vehicle extensively damaged. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Police received a report that a vehicle had struck a utility... Read more of this article
Video: April 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Minister Michael Weeks tours west end facilities, Six City staff complete leadership course, Bermuda marks Autism Awareness & Acceptance, Bermuda Job Connect platform launched, Tombolo Research introduces AI training courses, and Miles Outerbridge wins silver medal at Carifta are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 7] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
