Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw Nahki Wells score two goals to help Luton Town claim the EFL Cup at the iconic Wembley Stadium, PLP Constituencies 17, 18, and 19 host their Annual Seniors Tea, CedarBridge host their Dreamville Fashion Show, the Bermuda Walls and ESC Spring Market take place, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Walls Brings Art To Hamilton

Photos: Bermuda Walls Brings Art To Hamilton

The Bermuda Walls event was held this weekend, serving as a “vibrant celebration of street art which will see the creation of new murals across Hamilton, bringing together local and international artists in a collaboration inspired by Bermudian heritage.” “The Bermudian artists featured this year are Adrienne Smatt, Alice Coutet, Alshanté... Read more of this article

Teachers Union On Support, Resources & More

Teachers Union On Support, Resources & More

“There is a growing disconnect between what the Bermuda Department of Education is saying publicly about education and what is being lived daily inside Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] classrooms,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] said. A spokesperson said, “When the Minister of Education was recently asked what is needed to better... Read more of this article

Photo Set II: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

Photo Set II: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2026 held their “Dreamville” Fashion Show this weekend at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. You can view the first set of photos by clicking here, all our coverage of CedarBridge Academy here, all our coverage of fashion shows by clicking here, and over 150 videos of fashion shows here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article

Photo Set I: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

Photo Set I: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2026 held their “Dreamville” Fashion Show this weekend at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. You can view the first set of photos below, all our coverage of CedarBridge Academy here, all our coverage of fashion shows by clicking here, and over 150 videos of fashion shows here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article

Police Launch Investigation Into Woman’s Death

Police Launch Investigation Into Woman’s Death

The police have confirmed a woman’s death and said “at this time, foul play has not been ruled out” and a “full investigation has now begun.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, police were dispatched to a Southampton residence following a report of an unresponsive female... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice At Wembley Stadium

Nahki Wells Scores Twice At Wembley Stadium

[Updating] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells has just scored at the iconic Wembley Stadium, giving his Luton Town team a 2-1 lead over Stockport County in the EFL Trophy final today [April 12]. The match is still underway, and we will update as able. Update 12.59pm: He has just scored his second goal of the match to give his team a 3-1 lead! Update 1.07pm:... Read more of this article


Nine People Complete Endeavour Programme

Nine People Complete Endeavour Programme

Nine Bermudians — Roger Dill, Hannah Dill, Devon Soto, Noah Astwood, Derek Ingram Jr, Adonté Martin, JaVaughn Ible, Damani Assing, Lennox Pantry — successfully completed the seven-week Endeavour programme. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-based charity that engages diverse youth in hands-on learning through sailing, has... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls & ESC Market

Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls & ESC Market

Bermuda Walls and ESC held a Spring Market at ESC on Saturday, featuring local vendors, a kids’ zone with arts and crafts and a 10% storewide discount at ESC, with the event held in advance of the main event which will be held today. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls Mural Festival Photos/Video: Bermuda... Read more of this article

Sunday April 12th: “Good News” Spotlight

Sunday April 12th: “Good News” Spotlight

News that Bermuda’s CARIFTA teams returned home after strong performances in track, field and swimming, the City of Hamilton’s Donald Whitfield, Marcus Ming, Keith Gumbs, Jordan Darrell, Tir-Rel Woodley and Larance Durham completed ILM Level 3, and Nia Christopher scored on her debut for FH Hafnarfjörður in an Iceland Super Cup final defeat... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP C17, 18 & 19 Hold Seniors Tea

Photos: PLP C17, 18 & 19 Hold Seniors Tea

The PLP Constituencies 17, 18, and 19 hosted their Annual Seniors Tea at West Pembroke School this afternoon [April 11], with area Members of Parliament Premier David Burt, Minister Jason Hayward and Minister Jache Adams hand to serve tea and assist guests, Related Stories Photos/Video:... Read more of this article

OBA’s Fahy Suggests Referendum On CARICOM

OBA’s Fahy Suggests Referendum On CARICOM

“We remain of the view that if the Government is so convinced this is what Bermudians want then they should stand on their convictions and bring the matter before the people by holding a referendum,” OBA MP Michael Fahy said in regards to the proposal that Bermuda become a full member of CARICOM. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy... Read more of this article

City Expanding License Plate Recognition System

City Expanding License Plate Recognition System

The City of Hamilton announced the expansion of its License Plate Recognition [LPR] system to City Hall Car Park on Monday, 13 April 2026 marking the fourth phase of the City’s broader smart parking initiative. A spokesperson said, “This follows the well-received deployment of the same system at Number 1 Car Park in February, Par-la-Ville Car... Read more of this article

Clarien Bank Donates $160K To Charities

Clarien Bank Donates $160K To Charities

Clarien Bank announced its 2026 corporate giving has exceeded $160,000, supporting a wide range of charitable organisations across the island through continued community investment. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank announced today its corporate giving for the year 2026, with donations surpassing $160,000 to a diverse group of charitable organisations.... Read more of this article

Mandatory NOC Assessments For Welders

Mandatory NOC Assessments For Welders

The Department of Workforce Development reminds all welders operating in Bermuda that working legally within the designated trade requires mandatory participation in National Occupational Certification [NOC] assessments. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of ongoing efforts to uphold industry standards and regulatory compliance, all welders... Read more of this article

Minister DeSilva On Housing Progress & More

Minister DeSilva On Housing Progress & More

“This Government remains focused on increasing housing supply, accelerating progress, and ensuring that more Bermudians have access to safe, stable homes,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said. Minister DeSilva said, “Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today. For... Read more of this article

Public Works Crews To Fill Potholes

Public Works Crews To Fill Potholes

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is :advising the public that in anticipation of better weather conditions, Public Works crews will be filling potholes tomorrow and through the weekend.” A Government spokesperson said, “Persistent rainfall has caused a number of potholes to reappear across the road network, and the Ministry is... Read more of this article

MP Dwayne Robinson On Road Safety & Moere

MP Dwayne Robinson On Road Safety & Moere

“I welcome and support the changes to the Project Ride programme passed in Parliament but there is much more to do regarding penalties and education to properly address our increasingly pressing road safety issue,” Shadow Tourism and Transport Minister Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson said, “In October I raised the need for an updated Road Safety... Read more of this article

HSBC Provides Update On Visa, PayPal & More

HSBC Provides Update On Visa, PayPal & More

HSBC Bermuda provided an update following the recent interruptions to some services based on the implementation of additional security controls. A spokesperson said, “With the increase in global payment transparency requirements, it is necessary for HSBC to be able to screen both the payer and the payee as it pertains to cross-border transactions.” Tanya... Read more of this article


VIDEOS

Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls & ESC Market

Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls & ESC Market

Bermuda Walls and ESC held a Spring Market at ESC on Saturday, featuring local vendors, a kids’ zone with arts and crafts and a 10% storewide discount at ESC, with the event held in advance of the main event which will be held today. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Walls Mural Festival Photos/Video: Bermuda... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: MV DreAMBoat Visits St. George’s

Photos/Video: MV DreAMBoat Visits St. George’s

The 364-foot long superyacht DreAMBoat recently paid a visit to St. George’s. The Boat International website said, “The 111-metre Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat, previously known as Project Y726, has been delivered. According to BOATPro, she is already cruising, with her first stop being Gibraltar. “Commissioned in 2022 by an experienced returning... Read more of this article

Video: April 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: April 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash

The Premier David Burt speaks at Sandys Rotary on Budget, the Minister Alexa Lightbourne hosts CARICOM town hall, a court settlement in drowning case is reached, the Health Department reviews kitchen video and conditions, a drive-in event draws strong community turnout, and the Somersfield hosts Visual Arts Exhibition are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article

SPORTS

Karting Championship Race Day #13 Results

Karting Championship Race Day #13 Results

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] held Race Day 13 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship today [April 12], with 36 drivers competing as the 2025–2026 season heads into its final stretch. A spokesperson said, “With the sun shining brightly and just two race days remaining in the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship 2025–2026... Read more of this article

Video: Harry Twite Named Man Of Match

Video: Harry Twite Named Man Of Match

Bermuda footballer Harry Twite was named man of the match as Basford United drew 1-1 at home to Shephed Dynamo in the NPL Division One Midlands yesterday [April 11]. The defender recently joined Basford from Loughborough Students for the remainder of the season. Twite said his team were pleased to have secured a play-off place. “We did what we came... Read more of this article

Coleridge Fubler Keeps Clean Sheet In Win

Coleridge Fubler Keeps Clean Sheet In Win

Bermudian footballer Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 3-0 win at home to South Park Reigate in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One yesterday [April 11]. Binfield are fifteenth in the table. Fubler, who plays as a goalkeeper, helped Bermuda Under-23 win the gold medal at the International Island Games in Orkney,... Read more of this article

BUSINESS

AM Best Affirms Coralisle’s ‘A’ Ratings

AM Best Affirms Coralisle’s ‘A’ Ratings

AM Best has affirmed Coralisle Group Ltd.’s subsidiaries with A [Excellent] financial strength ratings and stable outlooks, citing strong balance sheet strength and solid operating performance. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term... Read more of this article

HSBC Bermuda Resolves Card Payment Issue

HSBC Bermuda Resolves Card Payment Issue

HSBC Bermuda confirmed that issues affecting some Visa Gold and Visa Classic credit card transactions linked to personal PayPal wallets have now been resolved following recent service interruptions tied to enhanced security controls. A spokesperson said, “Following the recent interruptions to some services attributed to the implementation of enhanced... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 11

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 11

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 11th. On Sunday the Explorer II cruise ship, the GMT Germany discharge ship, and the Walther Herwig III ship are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Valiant Lady cruise ship will arrive, and on... Read more of this article

ENTERTAINMENT

Photos: Bermuda Walls Brings Art To Hamilton

Photos: Bermuda Walls Brings Art To Hamilton

The Bermuda Walls event was held this weekend, serving as a “vibrant celebration of street art which will see the creation of new murals across Hamilton, bringing together local and international artists in a collaboration inspired by Bermudian heritage.” “The Bermudian artists featured this year are Adrienne Smatt, Alice Coutet, Alshanté... Read more of this article

Photo Set II: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

Photo Set II: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2026 held their “Dreamville” Fashion Show this weekend at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. You can view the first set of photos by clicking here, all our coverage of CedarBridge Academy here, all our coverage of fashion shows by clicking here, and over 150 videos of fashion shows here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article

Photo Set I: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

Photo Set I: ‘Dreamville’ Fashion Show

CedarBridge Academy’s Class of 2026 held their “Dreamville” Fashion Show this weekend at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. You can view the first set of photos below, all our coverage of CedarBridge Academy here, all our coverage of fashion shows by clicking here, and over 150 videos of fashion shows here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article


ENVIRONMENT

Students Join ASU BIOS Climate Programme

Students Join ASU BIOS Climate Programme

ASU BIOS has welcomed over 240 middle school students to its 2026 Climate Classroom programme, supported by HSBC. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS] recently invited more than 240 middle school students to participate in the 2026 Climate Classroom program. “Students worked as a team to solve puzzles,... Read more of this article

Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council

Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council

The launch of the Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council at The Loren Hotel, Bermuda marks a “significant new chapter in the campaign to secure lasting protection for the Sargasso Sea, the unique high seas ecosystem that surrounds Bermuda and supports globally important marine life.” A spokesperson said, “Convened by Noelle Young as... Read more of this article

Plastic Detox Documentary Screening On Friday

Plastic Detox Documentary Screening On Friday

The Bermuda College Eco Club will be hosting a fundraiser screening of The Plastic Detox Documentary on Friday [April 10] at the Athene Lecture Hall. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend this fundraiser for Bermuda College Eco Club on Friday, April 10th at the Athene Lecture Hall at the Bermuda College campus. The documentary will... Read more of this article

CRIME

Police Investigate Assault On 47-Year-Old Man

Police Investigate Assault On 47-Year-Old Man

The police are investigating a report that a 47-year-old male was seriously assaulted on March 28th at the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club. A police spokesperson said, “The Criminal Investigations Unit is currently conducting an investigation into a report that a 47-year-old male was seriously assaulted around 1:30am on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at... Read more of this article

28 People Arrested Over Easter Weekend

28 People Arrested Over Easter Weekend

Over the Easter weekend, the Bermuda Police Service conducted island-wide patrols and sobriety checkpoints, resulting in 28 arrests, nine suspected impaired drivers, and over 100 traffic citations. A police spokesperson said, “Over a busy Easter holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] carried out proactive patrols, as well as road sobriety... Read more of this article

Man Injured, Suspect Arrested After Altercation

Man Injured, Suspect Arrested After Altercation

Police are investigating an altercation that left one man injured and another in custody. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 a.m., on Friday, April 3, 2026, police were dispatched to a reported dispute involving two males in the area of Cove Valley Drive, St. George’s. “Once the officers arrived at the scene, it was ascertained that... Read more of this article

TECHNOLOGY

HSBC Bermuda Resolves Card Payment Issue

HSBC Bermuda Resolves Card Payment Issue

HSBC Bermuda confirmed that issues affecting some Visa Gold and Visa Classic credit card transactions linked to personal PayPal wallets have now been resolved following recent service interruptions tied to enhanced security controls. A spokesperson said, “Following the recent interruptions to some services attributed to the implementation of enhanced security controls,... Read more of this article

City Expanding License Plate Recognition System

City Expanding License Plate Recognition System

The City of Hamilton announced the expansion of its License Plate Recognition [LPR] system to City Hall Car Park on Monday, 13 April 2026 marking the fourth phase of the City’s broader smart parking initiative. A spokesperson said, “This follows the well-received deployment of the same system at Number 1 Car Park in February, Par-la-Ville Car Park in 2025 and... Read more of this article

Power Outage After Contractor Hits Power Cable

Power Outage After Contractor Hits Power Cable

BELCO crews are working to restore power on Front Street after a contractor hit a power cable. BELCO said, “We are aware of commercial customers in Pembroke Parish on Front Street experiencing an outage. A contractor has hit a power cable causing a number of business’ to lose power. Our crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.” Related... Read more of this article

ACCIDENTS & FIRES

Plate Removed From Govt Vehicle After Crash

Plate Removed From Govt Vehicle After Crash

Police are investigating a Sunday morning collision involving a government vehicle that struck a utility pole in St. George’s, leaving the driver with minor injuries and the vehicle extensively damaged. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Police received a report that a vehicle had struck a utility... Read more of this article

Two Collisions In Southampton & Sandys

Two Collisions In Southampton & Sandys

Police are investigating two late-night crashes, including a serious Southampton collision that left two people hospitalized and an electric bike incident in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:18 pm on Friday April 3, 2026, police received reports of a road serious road traffic collision involving two motorcars and a motorcycle on... Read more of this article

Two Vehicle Collision In Pembroke

Two Vehicle Collision In Pembroke

[Updated] A motorcycle and a car collision occurred near the junction of Overview Hill and North Shore Road in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, near the junction of Overview Hill and North Shore Road, Pembroke. “The motorcycle was traveling... Read more of this article


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