Category: News
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
NMB Launches Free February Initiative
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is inviting all Bermuda residents to explore the Museum free of charge throughout February as part of its “Free for February” initiative. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is delighted to welcome the community back for its “Free for February” initiative, inviting all Bermuda... Read more of this article
College Launches Medical Nutrition Collaboration
A new initiative at Bermuda College is giving healthcare students hands-on experience in medical nutrition, diagnostics and wellness assessment. A spokesperson said, “The programme, which combines classroom learning with real-world laboratory testing and community-based health interventions, forms part of a Medical Nutrition course within the... Read more of this article
Video: January 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Suspect is arrested during a police operation in Warwick, the Government hosts its PSEA End-of-Year celebration, MP Dwayne Robinson and the Government address electoral reform, submissions open for the National Events Calendar, William “Billy” Griffith and Shannah Butterfield are appointed to the BTA Board, and the Bermuda Development Agency launches... Read more of this article
Four New Air Traffic Control Specialists
The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA] announced the successful recruitment, training, and certification of four Bermudians — Hannah Fletcher, Dejon Robinson, X-onna Lowe-Stevens, and Nakiiah Robinson-Baker — as newly qualified Air Traffic Control Specialists. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA] is pleased to announce the successful... Read more of this article
Photos: Govt PSEA End‑of‑Year Celebration
The Government announced that Keeona Belboda, Senior Abuse Registrar in the Ageing and Disability Services team, was named 2025 Employee of the Year at the Public Service Excellence Awards [PSEA] celebration. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce that Ms. Keeona Belboda, Senior Abuse Registrar in the... Read more of this article
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
