Category: News
Griffith & Butterfield Appointed To BTA Board
William ‘Billy’ Griffith and Shannah Butterfield have been appointed to the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture, and Sport, announces the appointments of William ‘Billy’ Griffith and Shannah Butterfield to the Bermuda Tourism Authority... Read more of this article
National Events Calendar Submissions Open
Local entities are invited to submit events for Bermuda’s first National Events & Entertainment Calendar. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Events & Entertainment Committee [BNEEC], established under the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, is pleased to invite local event producers, cultural organisations,... Read more of this article
BDA Launches New ‘Leadership Exchange’
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] today announced the launch of the BDA Leadership Exchange [BLE], a “new forum designed to bring together leaders, innovators, and practitioners across Bermuda’s key economic sectors. ” A spokesperson said, “The BLE will convene purpose-led groups to exchange perspectives, surface opportunities... Read more of this article
Suspect Arrested In Police ‘Operation’ In Warwick
This morning [Jan 29], police conducted an ‘operation’ on Middle Road in Warwick, resulting in the arrest of a suspect connected to an ongoing investigation. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, police carried out an operation on Middle Road Warwick, opposite the PHC stadium. “This operation... Read more of this article
MP Robinson & Government On Electoral Reform
OBA MP Dwayne Robinson urged the PLP Government to publicly disclose a concrete plan, working group structure, and timeline for electoral reform ahead of its September 2026 target, while the Government said that consultation is meant to shape policy and the Electoral Reform Policy Framework will be published once this phase is complete. OBA MP Dwayne... Read more of this article
Nine Scouts Selected For World Jamboree
The Scout Association of Bermuda announced that nine Bermuda Scouts have been selected to attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland, in the summer of 2027. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s contingent will join Scouts from the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey to form Unit 3—one of 40 UK units attending the global gathering. Each... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda vs Panama Football Game
Fans watched on Wednesday night [Jan 28] as the Bermuda Under-17 women’s national football team faced Panama in the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre, with the team playing to a 2-2 draw. The Concacaf match report said, “Panama and Bermuda played out an exciting 2-2 draw at Bermuda... Read more of this article
Philharmonic Composition & Concerto Winners
The Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra hosted the third annual Young Artist Composition and Concerto Competition on Sunday, January 26 at the Bermuda School of Music. A spokesperson said, “The event brought together Bermuda’s most promising young musicians to showcase their talent, creativity, and dedication to the art of classical music. “The... Read more of this article
Video: January 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm the death of 51-year-old Adam Tavares, Brian O’Hara is honoured for community contributions, BELCO launches new engineering scholarships, youth leaders learn restorative practices, Parks invites beach and park concession bids, and Bermuda’s U17 women draw 2-2 with Panama — these are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 29]... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Bermuda Vs Panama Football
[Updating] The Bermuda Under-17 women’s national football team is set to play against Panama this evening [Jan 28] as part of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, with kick off set to take place at 7.00pm at the Dame Flora Duffy National Sports Centre. With international football there tends to be rules regarding video, so we will provide... Read more of this article
BELCO Offer Two New Engineering Scholarships
BELCO announced two new Electrical Engineering Scholarship Awards for 2026, with a total value of $100,000 each. A spokesperson said, “Each four-year scholarship provides $25,000 per year to support aspiring electrical engineers in advancing their education while fostering opportunities to contribute their expertise within BELCO and the broader... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 51-Yr-Old Adam Tavares
The police have now confirmed the death of 51-year-old Adam Tavares. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s first road fatality of 2026, 51-year-old Adam Tavares. “His family is grateful to those members of our community who came to the aid of Mr. Tavares and thanks them for their efforts... Read more of this article
