[Updated with photos] There is a Special Joint Session of the Legislature this afternoon [June 23] to honour the late Sir John Swan, bringing together current and former Members of Parliament and Senators in recognition of his service to Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.53pm: Speakers... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service introduced a new process allowing individuals with outstanding traffic warrants to report directly to Hamilton Police Station before attending court the same day. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to advise the public that, with immediate effect, a new provision is in place for persons... Read more of this article
BermudAir’s new nonstop flights between Bermuda and the Turks & Caicos are now listed for sale on the airline’s website, with the winter schedule showing service beginning in December 2026. The regular service of non-stop flights to the Turks & Caicos will mark the only ones available from Bermuda to anywhere in the Caribbean region, as... Read more of this article
Students island-wide earned, saved, coded, and competed to build classroom economies in ConnecTech Coding’s Zillion Dollar Island competition, and Francis Patton’s Primary 5 and Whitney’s Year 9 classes emerged as top wealth builders, taking the primary and middle school titles. The Game A spokesperson said, ”Zillion Dollar Island is ConnecTech’s... Read more of this article
Minister of Education Crystal Caesar delivered remarks at the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme completion ceremony, congratulating the inductees on their achievement. Minister Caesar said, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to join you this evening as we celebrate the successful completion of the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme.... Read more of this article
The public is invited to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and Digital Exhibit at Washington Mall and vote for the 2026 “People’s Choice” award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, invites the public to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and... Read more of this article
The Bermuda national cricket team enjoyed a convincing ten-wicket win over Belize in a rain-affected match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 22]. Bermuda finally got their campaign under way after their opening match against the Bahamas was abandoned because of rain yesterday,... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [June 22] to provide a briefing on bank financing for affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference the Minister said, “I am incredibly... Read more of this article
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister, saying that he will remain in the post until a leadership contest is complete. “Mr. Starmer said that he would remain as prime minister until a new party leader is selected, by September, rather than fight to remain in the job he won almost two years ago. His decision means... Read more of this article
[Updating] Rain has delayed the start of Bermuda’s match against Belize in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 22]. Bermuda’s opening game of the competition against the Bahamas was abandoned without a ball being bowled yesterday because of rain. The earlier encounter... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Newport Bermuda Race get underway, the BUEI Oceans Open House, Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo host an Open House, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: BPS Renew Appeal: Murder Of Fiqre Crockwell BHB Appoints... Read more of this article
The 635 nautical mile Newport Bermuda Race was completed at exceptional speed by Black Jack 100, which arrived first in Bermuda in 1 day, 11 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds. A spokesperson said, “Line Honors are secured! After an incredible offshore sprint, Black Jack 100 crossed the finish line off St. David’s in 1 day, 11 hours, 26 minutes,... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] There is a Special Joint Session of the Legislature this afternoon [June 23] to honour the late Sir John Swan, bringing together current and former Members of Parliament and Senators in recognition of his service to Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.53pm: Speakers... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [June 22] to provide a briefing on bank financing for affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference the Minister said, “I am incredibly... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
Devonshire Colts and Robin Hood both recorded victories in Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Under-23 Division action at Bernard Park in a double-header that produced 12 goals across two matches. PHC Zebras 3 Devonshire Colts 4 Devonshire Colts defeated PHC Zebras 4-3 in a seven-goal match. Tristan DeSilva put PHC ahead in the 13th minute from the... Read more of this article
Panama defeated Brazil by 69 runs in the ICC Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday [June 22]. Panama batted first, scoring 155 runs for the loss of four wickets off 20 overs, with Parth Jayeshbhai Patel top-scoring with 51. In reply, Brazil scored 86 for eight off their allotted overs. Tomorrow’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s beach volleyball teams concluded competition at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, with one victory and one defeat in their final classification matches. In the men’s 15th-place match, Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker defeated Jared Brown and Cole Sommer of the U.S. Virgin Islands 2-0, winning... Read more of this article
BermudAir’s new nonstop flights between Bermuda and the Turks & Caicos are now listed for sale on the airline’s website, with the winter schedule showing service beginning in December 2026. The regular service of non-stop flights to the Turks & Caicos will mark the only ones available from Bermuda to anywhere in the Caribbean region, as... Read more of this article
June 22 saw 2,229 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,594.50 BD. 2,229 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 6.3% at $25.49 per share. The BSX finished at 3,705.20, up 0.40% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
AM Best revised its outlook on Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited and its subsidiaries, including Bermuda-based Cedar Hamilton Limited, to positive from stable. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of... Read more of this article
A Bermudian filmmaker has moved a step closer to bringing his Afro-futuristic animated short film to the screen after securing additional funding for the project. Alex-André Bassett began developing The Kazi: Village Rescue about six years ago. It was a spin-off idea from a short story he wrote nearly ten years ago, shortly before leaving Bermuda for... Read more of this article
The public is invited to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and Digital Exhibit at Washington Mall and vote for the 2026 “People’s Choice” award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, invites the public to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and... Read more of this article
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will host the opening reception for Bermudian artist Michele Smith’s solo exhibition, Bermuda Through My Palette, on Friday, July 3, with an artist talk scheduled for July 7. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invites the public to the opening reception of Bermuda Through My Palette, a new... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
A quick response from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR], prompted by a Customs Officer report, led to the capture of an unusual lizard identified as a northern curly-tailed lizard likely introduced via a shipping container from Florida. A Envirotalk newsletter stated, “DENR received a phone call on April 27th from a Customs... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is inviting the community to dive into an ocean of discovery this Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm as it celebrates World Oceans Month with its annual free Oceans Open House. A spokesperson said, “Dive into a sea of fun at The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] this Saturday,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has renewed its appeal for information into the 2016 murder of Fiqre Crockwell, urging members of the public to come forward as the investigation remains active ten years on. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the murder of Fiqre... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they “continue to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting members of the public, where individuals posing as representatives of local banks are contacting customers and falsely claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on their accounts.” A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately... Read more of this article
Students island-wide earned, saved, coded, and competed to build classroom economies in ConnecTech Coding’s Zillion Dollar Island competition, and Francis Patton’s Primary 5 and Whitney’s Year 9 classes emerged as top wealth builders, taking the primary and middle school titles. The Game A spokesperson said, ”Zillion Dollar Island is ConnecTech’s flagship... Read more of this article
“The Government has failed to prepare for the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Bermudian jobs,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith has said. He said, “On the House Floor I asked the Honourable Premier whether the Government has completed, commissioned, or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of how artificial intelligence may affect the... Read more of this article
“Bermuda’s boardrooms are facing a widening governance gap between the pace of artificial intelligence [AI] investment and their capacity to oversee it,” according to PwC’s Caribbean Corporate Governance Survey 2026 – Bermuda Edition. A spokesperson said, “The survey, which outlines four board priorities for the future, reveals that while 62% of directors... Read more of this article
One person was transported to hospital “with head and facial injuries as well as abrasions about the body” following a collision in Smith’s, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision occurred in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:30pm on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near the junction with Coney Island Road. “The collision... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Sandys shortly after midnight [June 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in Sandys. “Initial... Read more of this article
