Category: News
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
O’Hara Honoured For Community Contributions
Business and community leaders honoured Brian O’Hara for his contributions to Bermuda, and he was presented with an award for his contributions to philanthropy as as he stepped down as a member of the Bermuda Foundation Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Leaders in business and philanthropy have paid tribute to Brian O’Hara for his exceptional... Read more of this article
Initial Phase Completed For Digital Programme
The initial discovery phase of the Bermuda Government’s Digital Transformation Programme has been completed, the government announced. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, following meetings held last week with programme leaders from the Bermuda Government, Paradise Mobile, Google Cloud and Abacus, the initial discovery phase of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minister Adams Tours BAMZ & Views Upgrades
The Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams recently toured the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] to view repair and transformation works currently underway across the facility, including essential upgrades to the North Rock tank. During the visit, the Minister met with management and staff, observed works in progress, and received... Read more of this article
Youth Leaders Learn Restorative Practices
Mirrors Bermuda, in collaboration with the Youth Mental Health Advisory Board and CURB, hosted Bermuda’s first youth-focused Restorative Circles Training on January 10 and 17, 2026, at Bermuda College. A Government spokesperson said, “The two-day programme brought together 21 Emerging Leaders from The Berkeley Institute, CedarBridge Academy, and... Read more of this article
Parks Invites Beach And Park Concession Bids
The Department of Parks is inviting proposals to operate beach and park concession services at 16 public parklands for the 2026 summer season. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at sixteen [16] public parklands for the summer season... Read more of this article
Minister Congratulates Women’s Under-17 Team
“Bermuda’s talented Under-17 Women’s National Team delivered a thrilling, high-energy performance in their first two matches of the Concacaf Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday and Monday night,” said Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport. “The team has shown outstanding... Read more of this article
Raleigh Opens 2026 Venturer Applications
Raleigh International Bermuda has opened applications for its 2026 Venturer Programme. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh International Bermuda has officially opened applications for its 2026 Venturer Programme, inviting young people aged 18–24 to take part in a structured leadership and experiential learning journey focused on challenge, service,... Read more of this article
‘Treats Environmental Management Effectively’
“Bermuda urgently needs a strategy that treats environmental management effectively, that embraces the challenge and seriously considers the opportunity it presents,” MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker said, “For years, Bermudians have watched our feral chicken population grow from a nuisance into a full-blown environmental and agricultural... Read more of this article
Video: January 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police discuss the 2025 drug seizure figures, a $4,200 fine is issued for DUI and multiple traffic offences, Minister Jaché Adams tours BAMZ upgrades, the LB Football Academy links with Spain Rush, and Wallpaper Wednesday features Coastal Bermuda — these are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 28] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning... Read more of this article
