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Butterfield has donated $30,000 to The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] to support direct food purchases and strengthen overall pantry capacity. A spokesperson said, “The funding is expected to provide about one month’s worth of quality grocery support for registered households, helping ensure continued access to nutritious food and essential supplies for individuals and families experiencing …

Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Senior Leadership Team recognised the retirement of Constable Victor Fishington, after 34 years’ service. A police spokesperson said, “Constable Fishington joined the Bermuda Police Service after being inspired by his cousin Minton Gilbert, a Police Cadet at that time, who later attained the rank of Sergeant. “With family …

The Ministry of Health is advising the public that “three separate recalls have been issued for semaglutide injection products supplied to the Bermuda market.” A Government spokesperson said, “These recalls relate to product impurities, incorrect dose display, and packaging errors that may result in patients receiving the wrong dose. All pharmacies and medical warehouses in Bermuda …

The PLP is apparently scheduled to hold a meeting tonight where they are expected to discuss their next steps following the legal action launched by leadership candidate Curtis Dickinson. In a message sent out to party supporters prior to Labour Day, the Premier, who was emailing in his capacity as PLP leader, said, “As we prepare …

Bermuda will provide the inspiration — and thanks to projection mapping technology the tabletop itself will be the canvas — as the City hosts the ‘Tabletop Theatre’ event next month, with custom-created Bermuda themed animations transforming the surface around guests as they dine. “The Tabletop Itself Becomes The Canvas” Following the initial announcement, Bernews asked for additional …

The annual MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition opens on Friday with 150 works by Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute clients inspired by this year’s theme, ‘The Art of Being Human.’ A spokesperson said, “One of the most anticipated art shows each year, the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition, opens on Friday 11 September at the Bermuda Society of Arts. “The annual …

Atlantic Podiatry’s investment in Bermuda’s future healthcare workforce is moving from an idea into reality, with scholarship recipient Shea-Lah Thomas beginning her podiatry training at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh this month. A spokesperson said, “Ms Thomas has received a full-tuition scholarship from Atlantic Podiatry to undertake the two-year MSc Podiatry [Pre-Registration] programme, after which she plans to return to …

More than 55 Girl Guides visiting Bermuda on a cruise ship joined local Girl Guides and volunteers for a recent community clean-up at Somerset Long Bay. Volunteers from the Bermuda National Trust, Keep Bermuda Beautiful, Bermuda Audubon Society and Somerset Rotary Club removed litter from the beach and surrounding reserve. The group also planted three …

The 2026 Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 7], with people marching through Hamilton before gathering at Union Square to hear speeches from union leaders and politicians. The second set of photos from the event is below, and you can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here, and …

he annual Labour Day celebrations unfolded under rainy skies today [Sept 7], with people using umbrellas as they made their way through Hamilton. Following the march, attendees gathered at Union Square to hear speeches from politicians and union leaders. You can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here, and …

Bermuda will be hosting Premiers of the Caribbean Overseas Territories for an Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, with Premier of Anguilla Cora Richardson-Hodge, Premier of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks, Premier of Montserrat Reuben Meade, and Deputy Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands Jamell Robinson to visit the island this …

[Labour Day Message from Opposition Leader Ben Smith] Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start with something simple. Bermuda is small. We know that. You can drive from one end of the Island to the other in less time than it takes some people to decide what they’re having for dinner. We see the same faces at the …

Bermuda Is Love is bringing back its #NoNewClothes campaign this September, “challenging people across our island to rethink fast fashion, disposable clothing and the culture of constant consumption.” A spokesperson said, “”Originally launched in September 2022, the campaign challenged the public to go one month without purchasing new clothing. Four years later, #NoNewClothes Part Two …

The annual Labour Day celebration is taking place today [Sept 7] with people gathering on Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have photos and additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, you can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking …

A new Bill aims to “reduce the risk of identity theft and the misuse of personal information contained within birth records while ensuring that legitimate access to those records is preserved,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4] the Minister said, “I rise today …

The Jab J’Ouvert event was held at Southlands Park in Warwick this weekend, attracting partygoers for an early-morning celebration. The event started at 3.00am today, with attendees gathering to participate in the festivities. Related Stories Photos: Jab J’Ouvert Event At Southlands Photos: Classic Old School Soca Fete Photos & Videos: Warwick Community Fair Photos & …

[Labour Day message from Premier David Burt] Labour Day is a time to honour the workers of Bermuda and the generations who helped shape our island through their determination, and sacrifice. This year’s theme, “Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity, and Resilience,” recognizes that the achievements of Bermuda’s labour movement have never belonged to one individual or …

MX Unleashed delivered a day of motocross entertainment at Southampton Rangers Sports Club this weekend, with the freestyle motocross show offering high speeds and high flying action. Related Stories Photos & Video: Motocross Season Opener Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Races Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Races Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Races Photos & Results: …

BELCO crews are working to restore power to customers affected by weather-related outages this morning [Sept 6]. The company said, “We are aware of customers experiencing an outage due to weather in Pembroke and St. George’s along with small pockets scattered in other parishes. Our crews are aware and are working to restore power as …

Following the international success of Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story, filmmaker Dan Egan turns his lens toward another form of storytelling in the new short documentary Walls of Inspiration: Where Cultural Memory Becomes Living Legacy. The film, which begins its film festival journey this fall, explores how murals and public art preserve …

The Bermuda Industrial Union’s 2026 Labour Day Banquet is sold out, with Grammy Award-winning artist and Belizean politician Dr Shyne Barrow to serve as keynote speaker. Dr Barrow’s extraordinary life journey has taken him from international success as a rap artist, years of incarceration, before becoming a politician and ultimately serving as the Leader of …

News that Bermuda High School celebrated strong I/GCSE results from its Year 11 cohort, Erin Jones, Kennedy Wilks, Za’Khari Turner and Owen Neal received Walkers’ Legal Bursary and Scholarship Awards, and Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado completed a 17-day academic and cultural programme in the Azores were all some of the positive news stories from …

A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after he crashed into a wall on Middle Road in Warwick, and he was subsequently “arrested for impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, police attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, on Middle Road, near its junction with Tamarind Vale, Warwick. …

“The Department of Sport and Recreation remains firmly committed to supporting our athletes at every level, from grassroots and youth programmes through to the elite international stage,” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Over the course of a …

“I rise today to update this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda on the readiness of our public schools for the 2026/27 academic year,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Our 2026 Summer Works Programme has been extensive. Across 27 public schools, …

There has been a new development within the PLP leadership election, with Curtis Dickinson filing a legal document in the Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction seeking “urgent interim relief.” The document — which lists Mr Dickinson and others as the Plaintiffs and the Chairperson and Secretary General of the PLP as the defendants — …

The police have confirmed that a 19-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s 13th road fatality of 2026. “A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was seriously hurt after colliding with a car around 11:35am Thursday, 3rd September 2026, at the …

Following the latest delivery DPT’s electric fleet now totals 90 buses and the next planned upgrade for the Shorelink app will allow passengers to board “by tapping a debit or credit card, removing the need for cash or exact change, and significantly speeding up boarding times,” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen …

“Whether through the rehabilitation of existing housing units, the refurbishment of privately-owned properties, the redevelopment of Channel House, or the return of derelict buildings to productive use, this Government is pursuing every practical avenue available to expand Bermuda’s housing stock,” Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today …

The Government has “developed a policy framework” to address sham marriages, stating that “where a sham marriage is established based on evidence, then immigration-related benefits a spouse gets through that marriage could be refused, cancelled, or revoked in accordance with the law.” Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, …

The annual PLP Constituency 29 Back to School Party, hosted by area MP and Deputy Premier Zane DeSilva, was held yesterday [Sept 3] in Southampton, offering fun castles, food and more. Related Stories Photos: Final Spring Into The Arts Showcase Photos: West Schools Spring Into The Arts B.O.O.K Daycare Hosts Bouncing For Acceptance Photos: Delta …

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 4] and the statements listed on the Order Paper [PDF here] include the Housing Rehabilitation and Repurposing: Expanding Bermuda’s Housing Stock, Department of Public Transportation Updates, Bermuda’s Participation in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games and the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Tabling of …

Luke Foster has spent the past several years documenting Bermuda’s wildlife through thousands of observations. His interest in the island’s natural environment began at Warwick Academy, where he was a member of the school’s Natural History Club. Rosalind Windgate, who ran the club, helped develop his interest in wildlife. Mr Foster later met Dr Miguel …

Police issued 135 traffic tickets between 5am and 10am today, with speeding accounting for the majority of offences, including one motorist clocked at 86km/h. In their latest update on social media the police said, “It seems some road users simply refuse to take heed of our numerous and repeated advisories about stepped up roads policing. …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] raised awareness of the little fire ant, an invasive species not currently known to be present in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is raising public awareness of the little fire ant, an invasive species that is not currently known …

Premier David Burt has held a series of meetings in Brussels and Paris this week with EU officials and financial regulators, before returning to Brussels for the ABIR International Insurance Dialogue Conference. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier continues his engagements in Europe, supported by the Government of Bermuda’s EU Representative, Ms Aliyyah Ahad and …

[Updated] A two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred in Southampton today [Sept 3]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:35am Thursday, 3rd September 2026, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a reported serious two-vehicle collision in Southampton. “Apparently the collision involved a car and a motorcycle, along South Road, Southampton near Harbour …

Shadow Minister for Seniors Linda Smith said she “welcomed news that plans are finally afoot to convert Channel House in St. David’s into a transitional healthcare facility” but she “questions what took so long and whether the plans are singularly, short-sighted.” This follows after the government announced yesterday that Channel House will be converted into …

A collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred in St. George’s this morning [Sept 3]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a road traffic collision involving a motorcar and a motorcycle near the Junction of Mullet Bay Road and Wellington Park Road in St. George’s. “Details are limited at this time. However, traffic …

The Paget Parish Council has awarded scholarships and bursaries to Hadaz Philpott, Natalia Dill, J’Naz Richards and Nabiilah Nasir to support their higher education studies. A spokesperson said, “The Paget Parish Council has announced the recipients of the 2026 Undergraduate Awards, which provides both scholarship and bursary awards for Paget students studying abroad. “Scholarships are …

The Bermuda Zoological Society has announced Trey Maybury, Luke Foster and Ian Da Silva as recipients of its 2026 Steinhoff Scholarship and Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Steinhoff Scholarship and Education Award. Trey Maybury and Luke Foster were awarded the Steinhoff …

Channel House will be converted into a “Government-operated care facility with dedicated space for medically fit-for-discharge patients,” the government announced today, adding that it “will add approximately 60 beds” which is a “meaningful increase in community capacity that will relieve pressure on the emergency department, improve patient flow, and support families.” Speaking at a press …

BUEI has announced a new partnership with Hannah Emmerson to host the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition in 2027, with BUEI saying they are “excited to partner with Hannah to bring this much-loved Bermuda tradition back in 2027.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hannah Emmerson, longtime …

BermudAir is marking its third anniversary, with the airline noting they have ”grown from an ambitious Bermuda start-up into an increasingly diversified aviation business, connecting Bermuda with key destinations across North America and the Caribbean.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with a series of significant milestones that underline the airline’s continued growth …

Minister Alexa Lightbourne discusses price transparency, fair markets and proposed competition measures in the latest episode of the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, returns to the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast for a detailed …

Bermuda’s Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have returned from the FLAD Summer Program Azores 2026 after completing a 17-day academic and cultural programme at the University of the Azores. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, is pleased to report on the successful completion of …

The Devonshire Parish Council has awarded scholarships to eight students — Sarine Babb, Shayla Robinson, Riley Hall, Kyii Simons-Henry, TeAra Douglas, Eva Trott, Jhazii Johnson and Simeon Hayward — for the 2026/27 academic year. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program for the Academic …

KFC Bermuda announced the winners of its inaugural School Video Commercial Contest, with the winning students from Mount Saint Agnes and CedarBridge Academy earning thousands of dollars in cash prizes for their creative commercials. A spokesperson said, “KFC is celebrating the success of its inaugural School Video Commercial Contest, an initiative designed to encourage creativity …

The public is invited to attend this year’s Labour Day celebrations on Monday, September 7th starting at 9:30 a.m. in Union Square. A spokesperson said, “The joint Labour Day Organizing Committee would like to take the opportunity to invite the Public to this year’s Labour Day Celebrations “This year’s theme, ‘Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity, and …

“Bermudians need to receive a timeline on when the revised IRP 2026 will be finalized and when they can expect relief regarding their energy bills,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson stated, “The National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP] 2026 has charted a course for the future of Bermuda’s energy. However, with the Minister of …