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A 36-year-old man from Southampton appeared before the court facing allegations of drug possession, maintaining his innocence as proceedings unfolded.

A Government spokesperson has responded to claims raised in The Royal Gazette opinion article published on 14 April under the headline, “Government must tackle crisis over food security.”

Right now, across Bermuda, too many families are searching for their own piece of the rock. A place to rest their heads. A place to feel safe. A place they can afford.

Bermuda’s first Energy Policy refresh in a decade ~ Right-sizing the transition around affordability, reliability, and accessibility.

His Majesty The King will undertake a Royal Visit to Bermuda from 30th April – 2nd May marking His Majesty’s first visit as Sovereign to a British Overseas Territory.

The Government confirmed in mid-June 2025 that the Canine Advisory Committee submitted its final report in December 2024 and that the report included significant recommendations to address the dangerous dogs and dog attack issue – yet those findings and recommendations still have not been shared with the public.

Premier David Burt, JP, MP, earlier yesterday welcomed the North Village Community Club to the Cabinet Office to recognise their FA Cup victory, following their win over Devonshire Colts in Sunday’s final.

As the 2026 cruise ship season officially begins, Bermuda welcomed a striking arrival today as the Virgin Atlantic cruise ship made its way into Dockyard, signaling not just the start of a new tourism chapter—but a moment of shared beauty across the island.

The Ministry of Education acknowledges the concerns raised by educators regarding the increasing complexity of student needs across our public school system.

North Village danced their way to FA Cup glory once again, snatching victory from Devonshire Colts on penalties in a nail-biting final at Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

St George’s MP Renee Ming reflected on her own personal connection to Ms. Thompson, recalling childhood memories of playing in the neighborhood under her watchful and caring eye.

The historic town of St. George’s came alive with joy and reverence this weekend as family, friends, and community members gathered at Penno’s Wharf to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — the 109th birthday of Ms. Leona Thompson, now recognized as the oldest living person in Bermuda.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, police were dispatched to a Southampton residence following a report of an unresponsive female found inside.

Around 4:35 p.m. on Friday April 10, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Middle Road, near the junction with Sleepy Hollow Lane, Warwick.

Under the Night Bermuda sky at the L.F. Wade International Airport, there was a feeling in the air that couldn’t be ignored—pride, pure and undeniable.

As students begin to enter the workforce for the vacation period, the Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds employers of their statutory obligation to remunerate students in accordance with established minimum wage provisions.

I am currently off island and will be returning on Sunday. I will make a personal comment then. In the meantime, I acknowledge and confirm that there was a short period of time where our own standards were not being met.

In October I raised the need for an updated Road Safety Plan and other solutions to be implemented.

Bermuda Walls returns this week for a vibrant celebration of street art which will see the creation of new murals across Hamilton, bringing together local and international artists in a collaboration inspired by Bermudian heritage.

TNN News broke the story today on the early release of a prisoner that has served a length sentence for a violent gun related offense. The minister of Justice Attorney General Kim Wilkerson responded with a statement below.
TNN News stands by its story.

A 24-year-old man appeared in Magistrates’ Court today in a matter involving firearm-related charges.

The Criminal Investigations Unit is currently conducting an investigation into a report that a 47 year old male was seriously assaulted around 1:30am on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club. https://tnnbda.com/police-investigation-commence-into-an-alleged-assault-at-hpwc/https://tnnbda.com/police-investigation-commence-into-an-alleged-assault-at-hpwc/

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and the Ministry of Health are jointly acknowledging the significant and ongoing pressures affecting access to Emergency Care at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH).

TNN News has received information from a reliable source within the prison system raising serious concerns about the early release of a high-risk inmate and troubling conditions inside the remand facility.

Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today. For many Bermudians, this is not about politics, it is about whether they can find a safe and stable place to live.

The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, hosted a public town hall last evening as part of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing consultation on the Green Paper proposing Bermuda’s full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

A 30-year-old visitor to Bermuda has been formally charged with two counts of passing counterfeit currency, according to proceedings in Magistrates’ Court today.

A 20-year-old man appeared in Magistrate’s Court facing multiple serious charges in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred earlier this year in Southampton.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today launched Bermuda Job Connect, the Government of Bermuda’s new online platform designed to better connect job seekers and employers.

Somerset Primary is progressing toward international recognition by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission (FIDE EDU), marking a significant milestone in the school’s efforts to use chess as a tool to support student learning, well-being, and character development.

Yesterday evening, the Department of Health became aware of videos circulating on social media that appeared to show conditions inside the kitchen of a food establishment in Bermuda. As a precautionary measure, an Environmental Health Officer visited the establishment at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held in Grenada from 4–6 April, highlighted Bermuda’s strong representation across track and field. Competing against the Caribbean’s best, Bermuda’s athletes have delivered a series of impressive performances. Whilst the Track and Field events took place, the CARIFTA Swimming Championships were also being held in Martinique from 2-9 April.

A 37-year-old Hamilton Parish man appeared before Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson in Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he pleaded guilty to a series of threatening and menacing communication offenses involving a female complainant.

An 18-year-old man appeared before the Magistrate’s Court facing two serious indictable offenses stemming from an alleged incident in December 2025.

A growing number of Bermudians—both Black and white male or female—are raising concerns after being denied access to the United States through visa and waiver programs at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda, sparking widespread frustration and confusion across the island.

Bermuda’s medal tally at the 53rd Carifta Games has doubled following a heroic performance on the track by Sanchez Smith during a humid second evening of competition at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.

Social media was abuzz today as shocking footage began circulating online, allegedly showing cockroaches throughout a well-known food hub location in Flats.

Over a busy Easter holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) carried out proactive patrols, as well as road sobriety checkpoints, in all nine parishes.

The Ministry of Education responded to recent TNN reports, clarifying and correcting inaccuracies about recent Department of Education leadership appointments.

A 68-year-old man who was charged earlier this year with abusive behavior toward a prosecutor in the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been released after pleading guilty to three of seven charges in Magistrates’ Court on Thursday of last week.

Wellington Oval was filled with joyous rapture this afternoon as Dandy Town celebrated their 10th Premier Division league title following a dominant 2-1 win over St George’s.

A developing story is unfolding in St. George’s after reports reached TNN early this morning of a late-night accident along Old Military Road involving a government vehicle.

Over the weekend, Premier David Burt, along with his wife, Kristin Burt, and their children, spent Good Friday visiting communities across the island.

On Saturday (April 4), Premier David Burt, and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn.

Miles Outerbridge continues to rewrite the Bermudian record books, shattering a long-standing national junior mark on a blistering second day at the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada.

Family fun abounded at East End Primary yesterday [Saturday] as Constituency #1, led by Renee Ming, hosted its 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Bermuda’s swimmers made an immediate splash at the XXXIX Carifta Aquatics Championships, securing two podium finishes on a high-octane opening night at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre.

A late-night fire broke out just after 11:00 p.m. at Bermuda’s airport waste facility, prompting a swift response from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service.

Bermuda erupted in pride tonight as rising sprint star Miles Outerbridge delivered a historic performance at the CARIFTA Games, capturing gold in the men’s 100 meters and rewriting the record books in the process.

Bermuda’s education system is once again facing intense scrutiny as major leadership changes and a troubling security breach at Dellwood Middle School leave parents, teachers, and the wider community deeply concerned.