Bermuda News Updates

Bermudian poet, cultural ambassador, and founder of Bermuda Voices, Tiara S. Webb, made history as the first-ever regional guest invited to participate in Kingston Poetry Week 2026, held from March 14–22, 2026, delivering a powerful series of performances, academic engagements, and youthfocused programming across the island. A spokesperson said, “Her participation spanned national television, higher …

The Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport, in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], Marine & Ports and St. George’s stakeholders, has announced significant transportation enhancements to support the Town of St. George during the 2026 tourism season. A BTA spokesperson said, “The announcement follows a stakeholder meeting held on March 17 at …

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks joined Victor Scott Primary students and staff to celebrate the naming of their first official mascot, “Scotty,” during a special assembly. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, this week visited Victor Scott Primary School to join students and teachers for …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with Bermuda’s leading hotel properties and BermudAir, has concluded its three-city Northeast U.S. Roadshow, held March 10–12 in Boston, New York City, and Morristown, New Jersey. A spokesperson said, “The collaborative initiative brought together Bermuda’s tourism industry to directly engage high-value media, influencers, travel advisors, and meeting and …

Bermuda’s Premier David Burt joined football pioneer Clyde Best in London yesterday [March 25] for the premiere of a new documentary on the former West Ham United striker’s life and career. The film, Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story, opened at Sadler’s Wells East, drawing former players, contributors and invited guests to mark …

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell held a press conference to provide an update on the island’s ferry service. Minister Darrell’s remarks: Good morning, and thank you for joining us. Today, I’m announcing key updates to Bermuda’s ferry service. At a recent meeting with the Corporation of St George’s, the Bermuda …

BELCO today announced the winners of its annual Kite Safety Poster competition, which drew over 60 entries from Primary 1 and Primary 2 students. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [Belco or the Company] today announced the winners of the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition. “The competition was open to Primary 1 …

The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt visited Luxembourg yesterday, 24 March, to “conduct a series of high-level meetings with senior government officials, financial institutions, and industry leaders, advancing Bermuda’s interests in international finance, insurance, and investment.” A spokesperson said, “At the governmental level, the Premier met with Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg …

The MoonGate Group recently distributed 200 “We Care” packages to vulnerable members of the community, with support from HealthGap partners and co-sponsor Butterfield & Vallis. A spokesperson said, “On Friday March 13th 2026 the MoonGate Group has once again distributed its ‘We Care’ packages to vulnerable persons in the community. The inaugural campaign began in …