Bermuda News Updates

Tarik Bean-Darrell from the Department of Workforce Development earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to congratulate Mr. Tarik Bean-Darrell of the Department of Workforce Development as the recipient of the January Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “Mr. Bean-Darrell, in his role as Career Development Officer, …

The Ministry of Education has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Scholarships and Awards Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Scholarships and Awards Programme. This comprehensive suite of scholarships reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to expanding access to …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority released the latest statistics, stating that “Bermuda’s tourism industry recorded a mixed but resilient performance in 2025, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, shifting airlift and significant storm disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season.” Air Arrival Volume & Airlift Capacity A spokesperson said, “Total air visitor arrivals declined 1.9 percent year over year, driven …

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell met with the recently appointed members of the Public Service Vehicle Licensing Board [PSVLB] to “outline the Government’s coordinated, multi-phase modernisation strategy aimed at improving the sustainability, efficiency, and digital experience of Bermuda’s transportation network for both residents and visitors.” A spokesperson said, “Minister …

Police responded to a report of a minor seen carrying what appeared to be a handgun, which was later confirmed to be a black-painted replica firearm safely recovered without harm. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, police received a report that a minor child was seen in the area …