Bermuda News Updates

A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Sandys shortly after midnight [June 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in …

The Public Service Career Fair and Expo was successfully held today [June 18] featuring interactive displays, panel discussions, and direct engagement with government departments showcasing a wide range of career opportunities across Bermuda’s Public Service. Head of the Public Service, Cherie-Lynn Whitter previously said, “This Career Fair and Expo is an important opportunity for the …

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell, BTA Director of Visitor Experiences Jasmine Furbert and Chairperson of the Bermuda National Events and Entertainment Committee Jalen Harvey held a press conference today [June 18] to provide a brief overview about some of the impact of the recent Carnival festivities. “For Carnival in Bermuda …

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they “continue to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting members of the public, where individuals posing as representatives of local banks are contacting customers and falsely claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on their accounts.” A police spokesperson said, “The fraudsters then request login credentials to correct the …

In the first six days of operation, ridesharing operators completed 220 rides, with 14 active ridesharing operators participating through the app platform, the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to provide a positive update on the initial launch of Bermuda’s ridesharing programme. “In the …

“The Government has failed to prepare for the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Bermudian jobs,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith has said. He said, “On the House Floor I asked the Honourable Premier whether the Government has completed, commissioned, or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of how artificial intelligence may affect the Bermudian labour market, …

The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks yesterday led a preliminary meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] to review Bermuda’s state of readiness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. A Government spokesperson said, “The virtual meeting formed part of the EMO’s early-season preparations and was held with no current storm threat to Bermuda. It …

Government offices and public schools will close at noon on June 24 due to Sir John Swan’s funeral, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office is reminding the public that government offices, including Bermuda public schools, will close at noon on the day of Sir John Swan’s funeral, Wednesday, June 24. …

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] confirmed that  UK-based healthcare consultancy Acumentice has been contracted to conduct the independent operational review of their Emergency Department. Review To Take Approximately Six Weeks A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has confirmed that Acumentice, a UK-based healthcare consultancy, has been contracted to conduct the independent operational review of …