Category: News
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
Premier Leads Bermuda Delegation To Dubai
Premier David Burt has travelled to the Middle East, where he “will lead a Bermuda delegation to the Annual Satoshi Roundtable and the World Government Summit [WGS], the latter of which is hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates [UAE] in Dubai.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Satoshi Roundtable is an invite-only... Read more of this article
Richard Lau & Melonie McDermott Appointed
The Head of the Public Service announced the appointments of Richard Lau as Chief Information Officer and Melonie McDermott as Land Registrar. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter announced the appointments of two Director posts within the Government. “Mr. Richard Lau has been appointed to the role... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Ben Smith On Education & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] For more than 30 years, Bermuda has attempted to “fix” public education. We have changed structures, renamed schools, hired consultants, and launched wave after wave of big announcements. Every government has said: ‘This reform would be the one that finally delivers results.’ And yet, in 2026,... Read more of this article
‘Work Crews Removing Unauthorised Signs’
“Work crews have been removing unauthorised signs, banners and posters in specific areas across the island,” the Government said, adding that it is “part of a targeted effort to uphold public safety in high-risk areas.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP, Minister of the Cabinet Office... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Zane DeSilva On Housing
Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva held a press conference to provide an update on housing initiatives. Minister DeSilva’s remarks: Good morning ! As we enter the New Year, the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities continues working very hard to deliver the housing solutions our country needs. I’ll be the... Read more of this article
Robert King On Westgate, Conditions & More
“Recent media reporting on conditions and security operations at Westgate Correctional Facility is concerning and deserves careful scrutiny,” Shadow Minister of National Security Robert King said. Mr. King said, “While some of the information in circulation is attributed to unidentified sources, reports of breaches to maximum-security... Read more of this article
