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A tied vote in the Senate today [Sept 14] resulted in the Cost of Living Commission Amendment No. 2 Act 2026 failing to pass. The five PLP/Government Senators voted for the legislation, all three OBA/Opposition Senators opposed it and two Independent Senators [Joan Dillas-Wright and John Wight] also voted against it and Independent senator Tawana …

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Keisha Grant. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Bermuda national, Keisha Grant. “Ms. Grant is described as being 5’4’’ in height, slim build, brown complexioned, with long, curly, black hair. “She was last seen …

PLP leadership candidate Jason Hayward is “calling on PLP members, supporters and all parties involved in the current internal dispute to put the Party’s purpose and future ahead of individual personalities and interests.” “No one is bigger than the programme, and no one is bigger than the Progressive Labour Party,” Mr. Hayward said. “Our purpose …

The community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedication in Warwick on Sunday [Sept 13], marking the lives of 77 men, women, and children of African descent buried at the site. A spokesperson said, “Beneath the historic Rubber Tree in Warwick, the community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedication, marking …

The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will host a Community Information Session on Monday [Sept 14] at St. John’s Church Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will host a Community Information Session on Monday, 14 September, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Church Hall [also …

St. Mary’s Church is holding a Service of Lament, Remembrance and Dedication at the Old Warwick Graveyard this afternoon [Sept 13], as part of its 400th anniversary commemorations, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Church prepares to commemorate 400 years of ministry and witness …

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has advised that the Pink Route ferry service will resume its normal published schedule on Monday morning [Sept 14]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises the public that the Pink Route ferry service will resume its normal published schedule from the start …

Premier of Anguilla Cora Richardson-Hodge and Turks & Caicos Islands Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson visited Bermuda’s House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 11] as part of their official visit for the 2026 Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus. A Government spokesperson said, “The visiting leaders were welcomed to the House by Deputy Speaker Lovitta Foggo JP, MP …

Shavana Wilson from the Department of National Drug Control earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for August. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to highlight Ms. Shavana Wilson of the Department of National Drug Control as a recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “Ms. Wilson, who serves within …

News that Bermuda was featured in Archaeology magazine in an article exploring archaeology on Smith Island following the Sea Venture, four Bermuda sports clubs graduated from BEDC’s incubator, each receiving a $5,000 grant to implement its business plan, and Butterfield donated $30,000 to The Eliza DoLittle Society to support food purchases and pantry capacity were …

Grammy Award-winning artist and former Belize Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow extended his thanks to Premier David Burt for the warm welcome and said it has been “inspiring engaging with Premier Burt the last few days since my arrival.” Mr Barrow posted the image below, taken by Bernews, on his social media and said, “Thanks to …

The Labour Day Banquet was held last night [Sept 11] at the Hamilton Princess, featuring keynote remarks by Grammy Award-winning artist and former Belize Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow. According to the event program, dinner music was provided by the Tino Martinez Quartet, while BIU research officer Marcus Wade introduced a special feature and treasurer Renee …