The Open Your Heart Foundation hosted its annual Good Friday community fun day at Warren Simmons Field, featuring a giant slide, fun castle, kite-flying, food, music, and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
Bermudians living in Britain gathered in Coventry, West Midlands to celebrate the island’s culture at a Good Friday community event. The “Good Friday Fun Day”, organised by Dennis Zuill and Justin Denbrook, was held at the Dunlop Sports and Social Club and featured activities including a kite-making competition, a fish cake contest and an Easter... Read more of this article
The St. George’s churches marked the Good Friday holiday by staging their reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion at the annual Walk To Calvary event. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, and... Read more of this article
[Easter message from Premier David Burt] Easter carries a message that speaks to all of us. For those of faith, it is a sacred time of reflection and renewal. For others, it is an opportunity to pause, reconnect, enjoy the holiday and look ahead with hope. At its heart, Easter reminds us that no matter the challenge, no high the barrier, there is always... Read more of this article
Good Friday at PHC Field drew families and visitors together for a lively celebration filled with tradition, community spirit, and festive activities. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here,... Read more of this article
Harrington Workman’s held a Good Friday event today [April 3] that included Easter basket giveaways, bouncy castles, and a walk and run for both children and adults. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
Good Friday at Horseshoe Bay brought together families and visitors for a vibrant day of tradition, community, and celebration along Bermuda’s iconic pink-sand shoreline. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] has announced the rollout and launch timeline for Journi, a new platform aimed at improving Bermuda’s transportation sector. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] today announced the operational rollout and official launch timeline for Journi,... Read more of this article
Police arrested a motorcycle rider who had several outstanding warrants, was riding while disqualified and was also riding an unlicensed and uninsured bike. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, police officers were on mobile patrol along Dundonald Street, Pembroke, when a motorcycle rider traveling at... Read more of this article
Skyport is urging the public to fly kites safely this Good Friday by keeping them low and away from aircraft flight paths. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited is reminding the public to enjoy Good Friday kite-flying traditions safely by keeping kites low and clear of aircraft flight paths. “Good Friday remains one of... Read more of this article
One man has been injured in a shooting in Pembroke, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:35 p.m on Thursday April 2, 2026, police received multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area of St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke. “Officers attended the scene and ascertained that one male had sustained gunshot wounds and... Read more of this article
One Communications is inviting the public to explore the island, support local businesses, and win prizes through its month-long ‘Find the ONE’ scavenger hunt throughout April. A spokesperson said, “OneComm is inviting Bermuda residents to explore the island, support local businesses, and win exciting prizes with the launch of ‘Find the ONE,’... Read more of this article
[Easter message from Opposition Leader Benjamin Smith] For many families across the island, Easter is a special time of year. To some, it is a time to go to church to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For others, it is a time to be still; to reflect on their blessings and enjoy quiet time with their families, sharing a home cooked meal. The... Read more of this article
The Open Your Heart Foundation hosted its annual Good Friday community fun day at Warren Simmons Field, featuring a giant slide, fun castle, kite-flying, food, music, and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
Bermudians living in Britain gathered in Coventry, West Midlands to celebrate the island’s culture at a Good Friday community event. The “Good Friday Fun Day”, organised by Dennis Zuill and Justin Denbrook, was held at the Dunlop Sports and Social Club and featured activities including a kite-making competition, a fish cake contest and an Easter... Read more of this article
Good Friday at PHC Field drew families and visitors together for a lively celebration filled with tradition, community spirit, and festive activities. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here,... Read more of this article
The fourth day of action at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía tested the world’s elite sailors as shifting offshore winds disrupted the penultimate day of qualifying in Mallorca. In the ILCA 7 fleet, Sebastian Kempe faced a demanding series of races, finishing 24th, 29th and 50th. He ended the day 32nd overall with 85 net points. Olympian Adriana Penruddocke,... Read more of this article
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC have reached the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32, defeating Hartford Athletic 2-0 at Centreville Bank Stadium. Aldair Sanchez and JJ Williams scored the goal for coach Smith’s side. Rhode Island are tenth in the United Soccer League Championship Eastern Conference after three games. They face Detroit City at home... Read more of this article
The Western Counties Cricket Association presidency was decided by a 5-4 vote in favor of incumbent Teresa Burrows over challenger Darren Burchall. The election, held at Warwick Workmen’s Club, initially resulted in a tie during the Annual General Meeting, and a second vote was required to break the deadlock, with clubs ultimately voting to retain... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 4th. On Friday the HMCS Ville de Quebec ship is expected, on Saturday the Almi Odyssey container ship and the Grit Cement discharge ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a” [Excellent] of Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Limited [Bermuda], Fidelis Underwriting Limited [United Kingdom] and Fidelis Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company [Ireland]. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term... Read more of this article
Aflac Re Bermuda Ltd. has reached an agreement with Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. to reinsure a block of whole life annuities through coinsurance, A spokesperson said, “Aflac Incorporated [NYSE: AFL], the leading life and health insurer through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., today announced that Aflac Re Bermuda Ltd. [Aflac Re] has reached... Read more of this article
The Open Your Heart Foundation hosted its annual Good Friday community fun day at Warren Simmons Field, featuring a giant slide, fun castle, kite-flying, food, music, and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations... Read more of this article
Bermudians living in Britain gathered in Coventry, West Midlands to celebrate the island’s culture at a Good Friday community event. The “Good Friday Fun Day”, organised by Dennis Zuill and Justin Denbrook, was held at the Dunlop Sports and Social Club and featured activities including a kite-making competition, a fish cake contest and an Easter... Read more of this article
Good Friday at PHC Field drew families and visitors together for a lively celebration filled with tradition, community spirit, and festive activities. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here,... 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
Beyond Plastic Bermuda and Keep Bermuda Beautiful have both responded to the introduction of single-use plastic legislation in the House of Assembly. Beyond Plastic Bermuda Statement A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic Bermuda, a joint campaign of Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], welcomes... Read more of this article
An additional screening of the documentary, If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea, will take place at Speciality Cinema on April 8. Filmmaker Andrew Stevenson said two premiere showings at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute sold out, prompting requests for another opportunity to view the film. “I’ve been asked by so... Read more of this article
Police arrested a motorcycle rider who had several outstanding warrants, was riding while disqualified and was also riding an unlicensed and uninsured bike. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, police officers were on mobile patrol along Dundonald Street, Pembroke, when a motorcycle rider traveling at... Read more of this article
One man has been injured in a shooting in Pembroke, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:35 p.m on Thursday April 2, 2026, police received multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area of St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke. “Officers attended the scene and ascertained that one male had sustained gunshot wounds and... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for assistance in identifying the person seen in the video clip in connection with the 2016 murder of Jason Mello. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for assistance in identifying the person seen in the video clip attached. “The man in the footage... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] has announced the rollout and launch timeline for Journi, a new platform aimed at improving Bermuda’s transportation sector. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] today announced the operational rollout and official launch timeline for Journi, a locally owned and... Read more of this article
One Communications is inviting the public to explore the island, support local businesses, and win prizes through its month-long ‘Find the ONE’ scavenger hunt throughout April. A spokesperson said, “OneComm is inviting Bermuda residents to explore the island, support local businesses, and win exciting prizes with the launch of ‘Find the ONE,’ a month-long island-wide... Read more of this article
Bernews’ latest Wallpaper Wednesday offering presents a whimsical visual style, displaying the iconic shape of the island being assembled by a team of tiny Lego figures. 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 can... 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
“A 73-year-old male was found lying on the pedestrian cross walk suffering from multiple injuries to the body,” the police said, adding that “the victim told the officers he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, police were dispatched to a... Read more of this article
