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Preparations For The 2026 Land Valuation List

Preparations For The 2026 Land Valuation List

The Department of Land Valuation has begun preparations for Bermuda’s new 2026 Valuation List, requiring all property owners across the island to submit updated property details by 28 February 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967, this process ensures rental values are kept accurate and up to date for... Read more of this article

CURB Unveils Equity Empowerment Recipients

CURB Unveils Equity Empowerment Recipients

CURB announced that Taj Donville-Outerbridge, Halle Teart, Ari Kamara, and Kaelyn Fleming are the recipients of the Equity Empowerment Grant. A spokesperson said, “The Equity Empowerment Grant is a restorative initiative managed by CURB, established at the request of donors Dr. Alexa Virdi and Dr. Rosemary Hall, who have reflected deeply on systemic... Read more of this article

HSBC Backs AES Financial Literacy Course

HSBC Backs AES Financial Literacy Course

HSBC Bermuda is providing $47,000 in financial support to assist the Adult Education School’s financial literacy course. A spokesperson said, “Today, HSBC Bermuda [HSBC] announces its charitable partnership with the Adult Education School [AES] as the school approaches the launch of its financial literacy course. “HSBC is providing... Read more of this article

BNG Launches Muppets & Fraggles Fundraiser

BNG Launches Muppets & Fraggles Fundraiser

The Bermuda National Gallery is extending its popular ‘The Art of Michael K. Frith’ exhibition through August, featuring Muppet and Fraggle Rock puppets, with a fundraising campaign to support the extension. A spokesperson said, “Close to 6,000 visitors have been to the Bermuda National Gallery to meet the Muppets since The Art of... Read more of this article

Video: Bermudian Creating Animation Film

Video: Bermudian Creating Animation Film

[Written by Stephen Wright] A Bermudian filmmaker is raising funds to produce an Afro-futuristic animated short film inspired by his childhood on the island. Alex-André Bassett began developing The Kazi: Village Rescue about ten years ago, shortly before leaving Bermuda to move to Vancouver, Canada. Since then, he has collaborated with animators and... Read more of this article

Residents Invited To Final Electoral Town Hall

Residents Invited To Final Electoral Town Hall

The final Electoral Reform Town Hall will be held on Tuesday evening [Jan 27] at the West End Sailboat Club. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, is encouraging members of the public to take part in the final Electoral Reform Town Hall to be held on Tuesday,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Arts Centre’s ‘Winter Blues’

Photos & Video: Arts Centre’s ‘Winter Blues’

The Bermuda Arts Centre hosted its “Winter Blues” exhibition this weekend, showcasing blue-themed artwork by local creative members along with live painting and artist meet-and-greets. A spokesperson previously said, “We have chosen the theme Winter Blues not only because of the season, but because blue itself is such a magical and expressive... Read more of this article

“Finding Funds For College” Webinar Series

“Finding Funds For College” Webinar Series

The Mirrors Programme announced the “Finding Funds for College” Webinar Series 2026, a comprehensive initiative designed to help parents, guardians, and college-bound students navigate the financial landscape of higher education. A Government spokesperson said, “This informative series will be held every Tuesday throughout the month of February... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend saw the Bermuda Under-17 women’s national football team record an impressive victory against Suriname, the Butterfield & Vallis road races and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Education Minister On Transformation Steps Motorists Engaging In... Read more of this article

Education Minister On Transformation Steps

Education Minister On Transformation Steps

“I want to make it abundantly clear that no decisions have been made regarding the critical next steps in Education Transformation,” Minister of Education Crystal Caesar said. Minister Caesar said: “In December 2025, at my request, the Principals of Middle and Parish Primary Schools came together for a think‑tank session to review enrolment... Read more of this article

Motorists Engaging In Verbally Abusive Behaviour

Motorists Engaging In Verbally Abusive Behaviour

The Ministry is “deeply concerned by reports of motorists engaging in verbally abusive and, in some cases, physically confrontational behaviour toward construction workers.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public to exercise patience, courtesy, and caution while travelling... Read more of this article

Sunday Jan 25th: “Good News” Spotlight

Sunday Jan 25th: “Good News” Spotlight

BELCO welcoming seven new apprentices, Open Mat Bermuda winning three medals in Toronto, and Acting Major Jeffrey Patterson of the RBR Coast Guard Unit earning the PSEA Award were all among the positive news stories this past week. In additional good news, Madisyn Bobb won her heat for the UMBC women’s track team at the Penn State Nittany Lion Challenge,... Read more of this article