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The West Pembroke School Arts Committee –  Oneka Trott, Charmaine Foggo‑Friday, Jared Robinson, Stacy Babb, Michelle Spenser, Sierra Reid, and Shacolbi Basden — has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for March. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the West Pembroke School Arts Committee, Department of Education, as a …

Ywione Darrell and Kyaida Lanthier are looking to expand the reach of the Bermuda Journal of Academic Research after releasing its first edition. The co-chief editors said the focus is now on growing submissions, attracting new readers and securing support for future editions, with annual publications planned and a call for papers already issued. Mr …

A Ministry of Public Works and Environment spokesperson confirmed that “pothole repairs are still ongoing and road paving has also resumed on Spanish Point Road.” The Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams said, “I understand the public’s frustration. We know people are tired of seeing potholes, and tired of feeling like the roads …

The Ministry of Health today announced that the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has been “formally directed to engage an external provider to conduct an independent, focused operational assessment of Emergency Department performance at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, aimed at immediate corrective action.” A Government spokesperson said, “The direction follows continued operational pressure within the …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today announced the appointment of Eric S. Kincaid as Vice President of Sales and Business Development, effective April 6, 2026. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Kincaid will lead the BTA’s global sales and business development functions, supporting delivery of Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan. His focus will include strengthening group …

[Opinion column written by MP Robin Tucker] In March, the One Bermuda Alliance submitted formal questions in the House of Assembly concerning the creation of the Office of the Public Guardian. This was promised long ago. The OBA’s goal was simple: to get clarity from the Government on how public money has been spent on …

King Charles III will visit Bermuda from April 30 to May 2nd, and officials have released a brief summary of his plans while he is on the island. A Government House spokesperson said, “His Majesty The King will undertake a Royal Visit to Bermuda from 30th April – 2nd May marking His Majesty’s first visit as Sovereign …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to an incident involving an escaped raccoon that arrived in Bermuda in a shipping container and said the “raccoon will be humanely euthanised” noting that the “importation of this animal presented a serious biosecurity concern.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources …