Bermuda News Updates

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne provided an update on the progress being made to “establish a modern, proportionate, and investment-ready framework for the licensing of earth stations in Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 26], the Minister said, “Bermuda is increasingly considered as a potential jurisdiction for satellite services and …

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the launch of a new Energy Scholarship valued at $20,000, aimed at supporting Bermudian students pursuing studies in energy-related and technical disciplines. A Government spokesperson said, “This latest scholarship builds on the success of the Ministry’s inaugural $25,000 Energy Scholarship programme, for which recipients were recently announced. The deadline …

[Updated] The police have confirmed that person has died following a boat crash in Hamilton Harbour this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:45pm on Sunday, June 28, 2026, police along with other first responders were dispatched to a marine incident near the lower ferry on Harbour Road, Paget. “The roadway is currently blocked …

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a gold medal in Alabama, the Bermuda cricket team won all three of their matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers and Harbour Swim Club swimmers won multiple medals were among the positive news stories from the past week. In more good news, Liam Evans finished …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said authorities continue to investigate the reported rattlesnake sighting near Gibbs Hill Road and as part of  precautionary measures, they are “sourcing appropriate antivenom and additional protective equipment.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that the investigation into the reported rattlesnake sighting …

Bermuda produced a fitting finale to an impressive week of cricket, sealing top spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier with a dominant 146-run win over Brazil at the North Field, National Sports Centre this weekend. Having already defeated Belize and Panama, Bermuda rose to the occasion again on the final …