News - Bermuda News Updates

A Bermuda company also appears

February 26, 2026

A Bermuda company also appears to have acted as the intermediary in the $55m sale by a Dubai-based company of an Airbus RA-73417 aircraft, which Russian journalists have reported was bought by the family of the sanctioned Chechen warlord leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Bernews / News

BMDA Concerned About Allshores/Phoenix Deal

February 26, 2026

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] said they are “expressing serious concern regarding the recent policy announcement by Allshores that, effective March 1, 2026, GLP-1 medications and other designated high-cost prescription drugs must be dispensed exclusively through Phoenix Pharmacies for affected members.” A spokesperson said, “While the BMDA recognizes the need for responsible cost management …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bosnia state TV halts programmes to protest over funding crisis

February 26, 2026

A final closure would leave Bosnia as Europe’s only country without a national broadcaster at a time when it is preparing for national elections in October an

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

LSEG plans $4.1 billion buyback amid investor pressure

February 26, 2026

LSEG executives said the buyback was not a response to Elliott and the group had no plans for asset sales

International News via Reuters:

London Sto

News / Royal Gazette

Man jailed for fleecing bank with false debit cards

February 26, 2026

A man who used false debit cards has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars.
Takai Tota admitted eight charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court at an earlier date.
Tota, from Pembroke, committ…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties scrutinised

February 26, 2026

Brende, who became president of the WEF in 2017, announced his decision in a statement following disclosures from the U.S. Justice Department

Internatio

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Grenfell families urge UK government to preserve tower’s walls bearing handprints

February 26, 2026

A fire ripped through the 24-storey social housing block in one of London’s wealthiest areas early on June 14, 2017, killing 72 people

International New

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Mercedes to feature driving assistance system developed with Momenta in nine upcoming models

February 26, 2026

The German automaker said it has been leveraging R&D efforts in China to power its global innovation and vowed to expand technology partnerships with Chines

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Almost 8,000 died on migration routes in 2025 but toll likely far higher, says UN agency

February 26, 2026

Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people into the hands of smugglers, the International Organization for Migration said

Internati

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Number of UK young people not in work or education nears 1 million

February 26, 2026

The rate of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is sometimes seen as a better guide to labour market difficulties than the headline you

News / TNN

WeSpeak Bermuda is proud to

February 26, 2026

WeSpeak Bermuda is proud to announce the strengthening of its long-standing partnership with Butterfield becoming a Platinum Partner, reflecting a shared commitment to the development and empowerment of women and teen girls across Bermuda.

News / Royal Gazette

Budget’s integration of counselling services welcomed

February 26, 2026

A promise in the Budget of reinstating and integrating counselling services for young people has been welcomed by mental health and grief professionals.
Bermuda’s fiscal plan, outlined by David Burt …

Bernews / News

Leopards Club Unveils New Main Hall

February 26, 2026

The Government of Bermuda joined members of The Leopards Club as they marked the official unveiling of the Club’s newly renovated main hall on 24 February, alongside a ceremony recognising the Club’s Life Members. A Government spokesperson said, “The event brought together members and invited guests to celebrate both the completion of the improvement works …

News / Royal Gazette

Burt: no decisions made yet on income tax for Bermuda

February 26, 2026

The Premier has walked back post-Budget remarks in which he called bringing income tax onto Bermuda’s books “a needed change”, saying public views that such a move might be imminent were “misplaced”.
…

News / Royal Gazette

FDM: Budget must translate to visible improvement for people

February 26, 2026

The Government’s decision to retire public debt, which comes due in January 2027, should be viewed as “a baseline fiscal responsibility, not a defining achievement“, the Free Democratic Movement has d…

News / TNN

The musical chairs at the

February 26, 2026

The musical chairs at the top of the Premier Division continued last night, as Dandy Town took pole position after a 3-0 demolition of Paget at PHC Stadium.

Bernews / News

Minister Attends CARICOM Opening Ceremony

February 26, 2026

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne attended the 50th Caribbean Community [CARICOM] Opening Ceremony in St. Kitts and Nevis. A Government spokesperson said, “On February 24, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 50th Caribbean Community [CARICOM] Opening Ceremony held in St. Kitts and Nevis, marking a …

Bernews / News

Minister Weeks Visits Regiment In Jamaica

February 26, 2026

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks travelled to Jamaica to visit members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed on a disaster recovery mission following Hurricane Melissa. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael A. Weeks, JP, MP, travelled to Jamaica this week to visit members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment …

Bernews / News

Mathematics Olympiad To Be Held On Feb 28th

February 26, 2026

The Bermuda Mathematics Academy will host its first-ever Mathematics Olympiad, which “invites the island’s best and brightest problem solvers to tackle challenging mathematical problems that reward creativity, logical reasoning, and thinking outside the box.” A spokesperson said, “The Olympiad is open to everyone aged 14 and over, including both students and adults. If you ever …

News / Royal Gazette

Lords report on OTs due ‘around Easter’

February 26, 2026

The findings of a parliamentary committee looking into the relationship between Britain and its Overseas Territories are likely to be released within weeks.
Lord Strathclyde, the chairman of the Const…

News / Royal Gazette

Insurance move to monopoly ‘untenable’, says Cannonier

February 26, 2026

An opposition MP has called on the Government to examine practices that could create monopolies within the island’s healthcare system.
Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Health, said today that t…

News / Royal Gazette

Warwick Academy pupils learn about jobs at careers expo

February 26, 2026

More than 40 businesses from different fields were represented at a careers fair to help teenagers decide on a path for their futures.
The Warwick Academy Career Expo helped more than 200 youngsters …

News / Royal Gazette

‘Carter loves to come to school’

February 26, 2026

A family with a young autistic son held a fundraising event to help raise money for his daycare facility and an educational charity for those on the autism spectrum.
Ashley Aguiar helped to organise B…