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[Written by Stephen Wright] Warwick Academy student Geraldine Sidders encouraged fellow students to wear jeans with their school uniform as part of a campaign to raise awareness of sexual assault and to support survivors. She organised the initiative to mark Denim Day last Wednesday [April 29], an international campaign held annually during Sexual Assault Awareness …

LOM Financial announced the launch of its World Oceans Day Student Art Competition, inviting young artists across Bermuda to showcase their creativity while highlighting the importance of ocean conservation. A spokesperson said, “Open to students aged 6 and up, the competition encourages participants to create artwork inspired by Bermuda’s ocean and why it matters for …

“Cabinet has approved a framework to allow the Government of Bermuda to accept and invest in digital assets within a clear regulatory structure,” Premier David Burt said. “At Consensus 2026, I joined a fireside chat with Paul Grewal of Coinbase and made two announcements related to Digital Finance in Bermuda,” the Premier said in a …

Passengers travelling on the Orange Route ferry between Dockyard and St George’s will now receive onboard guidance and recommendations through a new BTA Visitor Ambassador Programme, and there will also be live musicians at ferry ports on select high traffic days. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] through the Bermuda Visitor Service Centre …

Two separate road traffic collisions occurred along Middle Road in Southampton this morning [May 8]. A police spokesperson said, “There have been two separate road traffic collisions along Middle Road, Southampton, commonly known as the “Rising Sun” stretch. “At least one of the collisions appears to be of a serious nature. Out of an abundance …

[Updated] Michael Branco has been elected Mayor of the City of Hamilton, receiving 140 votes while Elmore Warren received 43 votes. The results were just announced and we will update with additional information as able. Update 9.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry advises that the results of the Municipal Election for the City of Hamilton, …

Family Centre is launching an island-wide campaign – “Real Talk: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” — to to promote mental health awareness. A spokesperson said, “Today, Family Centre hosted a press conference at Sunshine League House to officially launch its adolescent-focused anti-stigma campaign. This initiative forms part of a broader, collective effort to promote mental health …

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] recently completed a two-day training course focused on fire inspections, code application, fire protection systems and building life safety. A Government spokesperson said, “The training was held from April 29 to 30, 2026, in collaboration with a visiting representative from the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] in the …

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier professional exchange programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier …