Category: News
Minister Weeks Visits Regiment In Jamaica
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks travelled to Jamaica to visit members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed on a disaster recovery mission following Hurricane Melissa. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael A. Weeks, JP, MP, travelled to Jamaica this week to visit members of the Royal... Read more of this article
Minister Attends CARICOM Opening Ceremony
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne attended the 50th Caribbean Community [CARICOM] Opening Ceremony in St. Kitts and Nevis. A Government spokesperson said, “On February 24, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 50th Caribbean Community [CARICOM] Opening Ceremony held in St. Kitts and... Read more of this article
Over 1,100 People Take Part In PALS Walk
The 38th Annual PALS Walk attracted 1,109 participants, raising over $70,000 for its programs, and organizers are already looking ahead to next year’s event. A spokesperson said, “Our 38th Annual PALS Walk was a tremendous success, bringing together 1,109 registered walkers in support of our mission. The energy, enthusiasm, and community spirit... Read more of this article
PLP On OBA, 2026 Budget, Economy & More
“This Budget has been widely welcomed by working people, by businesses, and by organisations across our community,” the PLP said. A PLP spokesperson said, “Despite having their eighth leader in nine years, we do not anticipate a new approach or a different tone from the One Bermuda Alliance. While yet another actor has taken the stage,... Read more of this article
Red Cross Expands Hospital Bed Service
The Bermuda Red Cross has expanded its Medical Equipment Rental Service to include hospital beds. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross extends its sincere gratitude to the generous donors whose support has strengthened our Equipment Rental Service and helped us better serve individuals and families across the island. “Through our... Read more of this article
ABIC Responds To The 2026-2027 Budget
ABIC Chair Christian Dunleavy has responded to the 2026-2027 Budget. Mr. Dunleavy said, “ABIC, whose members are significant payers of the Corporate Income Tax and payroll taxes as well as key job creators, welcome the budget’s prioritization of CIT revenue for debt repayment. ABIC also supports the establishment of a Stabilisation Fund to reduce... Read more of this article
Alliance Française Unveils French Scholarship
Alliance Française des Bermudes has launched its fully funded 2026 French Scholarship for Bermuda students to study in Cannes this July. A spokesperson said, “The Alliance Française des Bermudes is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 French Scholarship, offering students the opportunity to spend three transformative weeks in Cannes, France,... Read more of this article
Car Crashes Into Parked Cars Then Overturns
A car driver “lost control of the vehicle which collided with two parked cars before it overturned and landed on its roof” on Front Street in Hamilton this evening. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcars near ‘The Frontyard’ on Front Street in the City of Hamilton.... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Wilton Woolridge
The police have now confirmed the death of 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge, marking the fourth road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s fourth road fatality of 2026, 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge. “The reported single vehicle motorcycle collision that claimed... Read more of this article
Video: Ministers Press Conference
Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva & Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert are holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 24] to provide an update on Ministry allocations under the 2026/27 Budget. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Minister of Youth,... Read more of this article
KPMG Releases 2026/27 Budget Snapshot
Following the presentation of the Government’s 2026/27 Budget Statement, KPMG in Bermuda has released its 2026/27 Budget Snapshot. A spokesperson said, “The 2026/27 Budget Statement, delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt on February 20, 2026, underscores a markedly improved fiscal outlook for Bermuda. This is the first budget... Read more of this article
Premier Burt To Attend CARICOM Meeting
Premier David Burt is attending the CARICOM Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, is attending the 50th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM], this week, which is scheduled to take place in St. Kitts and Nevis from... Read more of this article
