Category: News
Second Annual Grief Awareness Day To Be Held
The Gina Spence Program invites the public to attend Bermuda’s 2nd Annual Grief & Loss Awareness Day on Friday, March 6 at City Hall in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Program [Registered Charity #856] invites the public to save the date for Bermuda’s 2nd Annual Grief & Loss Awareness Day [BGLAD], taking place on Friday,... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw power outages across the island caused by high winds, which also resulted in the cancellation of multiple events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: All Ferry Services Suspended Due To Weather Power Outages Across The Island Sunday Feb 1st: “Good News” Spotlight Survey On Artificial... Read more of this article
Data Protection & Visa Agreements With Bahrain
Bahrain has provided Bermuda a certificate providing data sovereignty protections for Bermudian companies hosting data in Bahrain and also granted Bermudian passport holders visas on arrival when entering Bahrain, supporting easier travel. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today... Read more of this article
East End Churches Host Sea Sunday Service
East End churches welcomed the New Year by hosting the traditional Annual Sea Sunday Service in January, uniting clergy and the maritime community in worship and appreciation. A spokesperson said, “East End Churches started the New Year off in the traditional fashion. Pastor Milton Burgess and the St. Luke AME congregation welcomed the Bermuda Branch... Read more of this article
All Ferry Services Suspended Due To Weather
[Updated] Due to inclement weather, all ferry services are suspended today [Feb 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Service advises that, due to inclement weather, all ferry services are suspended today, only on Sunday, 1 February.” The latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service states, “A complex... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For January 2026
During January, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Fox News clip, Butterfield Front Street Mile Races, Francis Patton ‘Longtail Plunge’, PwC Marathon & Half Marathon finish line, Allshores 10K and 5K finish... Read more of this article
Sunday Feb 1st: “Good News” Spotlight
News that CURB named Taj Donville-Outerbridge, Halle Teart, Ari Kamara, and Kaelyn Fleming as grant recipients, Keeona Belboda won the Government’s 2025 Employee of the Year award and volleyball player Sophie Weikl won a gold medal in Florida were all among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the Bermuda Education... Read more of this article
January 2026: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
With the goal of showcasing Bermuda’s natural beauty, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the ocean serenity, Dockyard, whale sighting, rock formations, south shore, and more. Our “Photo... Read more of this article
Power Outages Across The Island
[Updated] More than 2000 customers have lost power this evening [Jan 31] according to the BELCO outage map. The outages occur as inclement weather affects the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Severe Weather Watch and Gale Warning for this evening. The latest forecast from the BWS states, “A complex dual centered low continues... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment PJNCO Promotion Parade
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Potential Junior Non-Commissioned Officers [PJNCO] Cadre Promotion Parade was held at Warwick Camp, recognising soldiers who successfully completed the PJNCO Cadre. Related Stories Photos: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony Photos & Video: 2025 Remembrance Day Photos... Read more of this article
Survey On Artificial Intelligence Use In Bermuda
According to a recent survey, half of Bermuda residents report using AI for personal purposes at least weekly. A spokesperson said, “Artificial Intelligence [AI] is no longer behind the scenes. It is front and centre in peoples’ lives, workplaces, and greater society. “Half of Bermuda residents report using AI for personal purposes at... Read more of this article
Govt Seeks Feedback On Admiralty House Plan
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is inviting the public to “review and provide feedback on the Draft Admiralty House Park Management Plan, which sets out a long-term vision for the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of one of Bermuda’s most cherished coastal parks.” A Government spokesperson said, “The draft... Read more of this article
