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D’Angele Symonds has been named the Department of Energy’s 2026/27 Bursary Award recipient, receiving $20,000 toward her university tuition and related expenses. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce D’Angele Symonds as the Department of Energy’s Bursary Award recipient. “The award, valued at $20,000, is for the 2026/27 school …

The Office of Youth Affairs, under the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, is encouraging young people, youth-serving organisations, and community members to take advantage of three funding opportunities for the 2026–2027 financial year: Youth Grants, Youth Investments, and Youth Event Sponsorships. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “We are …

The Bermuda Journal of Academic Research [BJAR] is “inviting scholars and professionals to serve as peer reviewers for its second edition, with expertise sought in economics, English literature, psychology and law,” with applications closing on October 15th, 2026. A spokesperson said, “BJAR published its first edition in March 2026, featuring research by Bermudian authors studying …

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] and Global Atlantic have announced the nine finalists for the fourth annual Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, which will offer $125,000 in total funding, with Nala Carlington, Amon Simons, Marcus Rewan, Zakary Nzabalinda, Camily Lovell, Andrew Smith Jr, Taj-Rae Outerbridge, Mahtorrie Wilkinson, and Zach Stecko all making the finals. A …

Fairmont Southampton and the Department of Workforce Development will host Digital Application Support Days on September 28 and 29 at the Bermuda College, offering free assistance to candidates applying for jobs ahead of the resort’s reopening, with the company previously announcing that there are more than 500 jobs available. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton today …

The Ministry of Health is advising of an “urgent food recall affecting two products sold in Bermuda,” with Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink [1 litre] and MOMA Porridge and Cereal Products both being recalled. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public of an urgent food recall affecting two products sold in Bermuda. This …

The Government provided funding to eight organisations to support programmes and services benefiting communities across Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “On September 22, the Government provided funding to eight organisations delivering programmes and services that benefit communities across Bermuda. “Seven organisations have received funding of $12,500 each through the Confiscated Assets Fund: C.A.R.E. Computer Services, …

Police issued 55 tickets during traffic enforcement on Tuesday [Sept 22], with 27 for speeding, the highest recorded at 90km/h, and 23 for seatbelt offences, including seven minibus drivers, while a woman on an e-bike was also ticketed after being clocked at 67km/h. A police spokesperson said, “Continued traffic abatement efforts by the Bermuda Police …