The City of Hamilton is thanking the community for turning Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Edition into another memorable evening of entertainment, family fun, and support for local businesses. A spokesperson said, “”Held on Saturday, April 4 at City Hall Car Park, the popular drive-in event welcomed nearly 500 attendees across over 200 vehicles,... Read more of this article
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt spoke with members of the Sandys Rotary Club on 1 April, where he provided an overview of the 2026/27 Budget and discussed Bermuda’s economic and fiscal direction. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier highlighted that the 1st of April marked the beginning of the new financial year and that the... Read more of this article
Minister Alexa Lightbourne led a public town hall at St. Paul’s Centennial Church Hall as part of Bermuda’s ongoing consultation on a Green Paper exploring the island’s potential full membership in CARICOM. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, hosted a public town hall last... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy held its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café, showcasing the final works of Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently hosted its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café on Thursday, March 12, marking the culmination of two years of creative... Read more of this article
The Department of Health has responded to videos circulating on social media showing conditions inside a kitchen and said “environmental Health Officers immediately investigated, conducted a full inspection last night, and found no evidence of current rodent or cockroach activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday evening,... Read more of this article
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Shin family agreed to settle the lawsuit outside of the courtroom, according to a story in the Cruise Hive. The story said, “An unfortunate legal battle between Norwegian Cruise Line and the Shin family is finally coming to a close. “Hyon Duk Shin, his wife, their two sons, and Shin’s mother were all sailing together... Read more of this article
The 28 people arrested over Easter weekend, an inquiry is underway into a St. Georges crash, rising costs hit food aid, English requirements for work permits are updated, the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council is launched, Bermuda College introduces LaunchPad, and Wallpaper Wednesday features Crystal cottage Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Teagan Mewett claimed her third medal at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 7]. Mewett won bronze in the girls’ 15 to 17 100 metres breaststroke in 1min 16.35sec. She had already claimed the island’s first medal at the annual regional competition, claiming bronze in the female 15 to 17 200 breaststroke final and helped... Read more of this article
The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda’s Association of Food Aid Providers [AFAP] has released 2025 collective data, revealing significant shifts in food aid delivery across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “While demand for food support remains high, overall service outputs have declined as providers face rising food prices, increased operating costs,... Read more of this article
The Department of Immigration is “advising of further updates to the English Language proficiency requirements for work permit holders whose first language is not English and who do not hold a degree from an English-instruction university or college.” A spokesperson said, “The requirement for work permit holders to demonstrate English... Read more of this article
A summer programme for young children is set to be launched at Bermuda College, with sessions designed around Bermuda and its environment. LaunchPad, the Summer STEAM programme, from June 29 to July 29, will aim to engage young students with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through activities focused on the island’s land, sea... Read more of this article
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
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
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
Minister Michael Weeks tours west end facilities, Six City staff complete leadership course, Bermuda marks Autism Awareness & Acceptance, Bermuda Job Connect platform launched, Tombolo Research introduces AI training courses, and Miles Outerbridge wins silver medal at Carifta are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 7] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge won a silver medal in the boys’ under-20 200 metres at the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada, marking his second medal of these prestigious regional games. Outerbridge, who also claimed gold in the 100 metres, finished the 200 in 20.67sec. Related Stories Video: Sakari Famous Wins CARIFTA Medal Video:... Read more of this article
Six City of Hamilton employees have successfully completed the internationally recognised ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is proud to announce that six City employees have successfully completed the Institute of Leadership & Management [ILM] Level 3 Certificate in Leadership... Read more of this article
The proclamation of World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day and April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month offered an opportunity to reflect on what neurodivergence means for Bermuda and the actions needed to support Bermuda’s autistic community. Charles Gosling, Mayor of the City of Hamilton, stated, “Here in Hamilton, we strive to be a city... Read more of this article
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] launched Bermuda Job Connect, the Government of Bermuda’s new online platform “designed to better connect job seekers and employers. A Government spokesperson said, “Now live, Bermuda Job Connect replaces the former Bermuda Job Board with a more modern, user-friendly, data-driven system that reflects... Read more of this article
The 28 people arrested over Easter weekend, an inquiry is underway into a St. Georges crash, rising costs hit food aid, English requirements for work permits are updated, the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council is launched, Bermuda College introduces LaunchPad, and Wallpaper Wednesday features Crystal cottage Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Minister Michael Weeks tours west end facilities, Six City staff complete leadership course, Bermuda marks Autism Awareness & Acceptance, Bermuda Job Connect platform launched, Tombolo Research introduces AI training courses, and Miles Outerbridge wins silver medal at Carifta are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 7] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge won a silver medal in the boys’ under-20 200 metres at the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada, marking his second medal of these prestigious regional games. Outerbridge, who also claimed gold in the 100 metres, finished the 200 in 20.67sec. Related Stories Video: Sakari Famous Wins CARIFTA Medal Video:... Read more of this article
The 2025/26 Commercial Bowling League season concluded at Warwick Lanes, with Strike Force confirmed as champions despite a final-round loss to mid-table Pin Heads. Strike Force entered the final fixtures with the title already secured but fell 3-1 to sixth-place Pin Heads, who finished the season with an upset win over the leaders. Second-place Too... Read more of this article
Blake Montgomery and his University of Wisconsin Badgers team have reached their first Frozen Four since 2010 after captain Ben Dexheimer scored 24 seconds into overtime to claim a 4-3 win over top-seeded Michigan State. Wisconsin trailed late in the NCAA Regional Final at the DCU Centre but forced overtime with a late surge. Dexheimer’s point shot... Read more of this article
Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] teammates have been named the 2025–26 Tournament of Champions Series winners, marking the program’s first national title of the season in collegiate equestrian competition. The SCAD Bees produced a dominant campaign during the series’ 35th anniversary season, winning three of the... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions, Hyundai’s distributor in Bermuda, has been awarded for the highest sales growth in its category at the brand’s annual convention. A spokesperson said, “Hyundai Motor Central & South America celebrated in March in Panama its “Annual Convention”, gathering the distributors of the region to present updated information... Read more of this article
April 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,422.09, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 2 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
ILS Bermuda has confirmed that its flagship Convergence event will return from 12–14 October 2026 with new leadership appointments now in place. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda has confirmed that its flagship Convergence event will return from 12–14 October 2026, convening global leaders from across insurance, reinsurance, capital markets... Read more of this article
The City of Hamilton is thanking the community for turning Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Edition into another memorable evening of entertainment, family fun, and support for local businesses. A spokesperson said, “”Held on Saturday, April 4 at City Hall Car Park, the popular drive-in event welcomed nearly 500 attendees across over 200 vehicles,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host the Blue Planet Bash Trivia Night on Friday, April 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, combining ocean-themed trivia, entertainment, and fundraising in celebration of Earth Day. A spokesperson said, “Get ready to put your knowledge to the test for a great cause! In celebration of Earth Day, the... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy held its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café, showcasing the final works of Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently hosted its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café on Thursday, March 12, marking the culmination of two years of creative... Read more of this article
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
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
The Bermuda Olympic Association, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, will host a national plastic clean-up as part of a wider Commonwealth initiative to combat ocean pollution. The event, scheduled for April 26, is part of a global relay of clean-ups taking place across Commonwealth countries and territories in support of the Commonwealth Clean... Read more of this article
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
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
“Gun violence in Bermuda must stop,” Shadow National Security Minister Robert King said. Mr. King said, “My thoughts are with the victim of this latest shooting and his family and we are thankful that no lives were lost. “This incident is not isolated, it is part of a deeply troubling pattern. The increase in gun violence in our community is... Read more of this article
This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday graphic from Bernews showcases a unique architectural interpretation, displaying a classic island home crafted entirely from faceted crystal. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You... Read more of this article
A summer programme for young children is set to be launched at Bermuda College, with sessions designed around Bermuda and its environment. LaunchPad, the Summer STEAM programme, from June 29 to July 29, will aim to engage young students with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through activities focused on the island’s land, sea and community. Designed... Read more of this article
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] launched Bermuda Job Connect, the Government of Bermuda’s new online platform “designed to better connect job seekers and employers. A Government spokesperson said, “Now live, Bermuda Job Connect replaces the former Bermuda Job Board with a more modern, user-friendly, data-driven system that reflects the evolving... Read more of this article
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
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
[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
