Bermuda News Updates

The Women’s Resource Centre held a meeting with the New York-based reproductive healthcare provider CHOICES and the “two organizations agreed to establish a formal referral partnership to strengthen pathways to care for women in Bermuda who may require services not currently available locally. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] hosted a stakeholder meeting …

LaLique Simmons will mark her upcoming 30th birthday with the “30 for 30” initiative on July 19, inviting the community to help create and distribute care packages for individuals and families in need. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of her upcoming 30th birthday, LaLique Simmons is choosing to give back to the community through a …

Polaris Holding Company Limited CEO Randy Rochester and Public Works and Environment Minister Jache Adams outlined a new partnership to advance road paving, with the Minister saying that “Government has secured a partnership with Surface Expertise Limited to undertake the next phase of paving works along Middle Road.” Randy Rochester, CEO of Polaris Holding Company …

Revellers took to the streets on June 15 for Revel De Road, the annual Carnival in Bermuda event showcasing vibrant costumes, music trucks and high-energy celebrations. You can view our first set of photos from this event here and full coverage of Carnival in Bermuda can be viewed here. Related Stories Photos: Carnival In Bermuda …

The Cabinet Office invites members of the public to attend the Public Service Career Fair and Expo, taking place at Pier 6 from 12.00pm to 8.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “This free event is open to high school students, job seekers and working professionals, and is designed to showcase the breadth of careers within the …

After adjusting for inflation, retail sales volume rose 1.1% in January 2026 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Economy and Labour’s Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2026 Retail Sales Index publication. “January’s volume of retail sales …

“The surest path to lower bills is a complete, evidence-based plan, not one cut short before the analysis is done” and “for that reason, BELCO does not agree with the changes introduced by the Electricity Amendment Act,” BELCO President Wayne Caines said. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today responded to the Electricity …

“Will the promised independent investigation into systemic inadequacies at the hospital consider patients who may have suffered harm or loss of life through hospital failures,” asked Opposition Leader Ben Smith. Mr Smith said, “Former Chief of Emergency Services Dr Edward Schultz, who served Bermuda for three decades and recently submitted a comprehensive report to the Ministry …

Bernard’s Park was transformed into a colourful celebration of paint, powder, water and music in the early hours of Monday morning as JAM J’Ouvert took place as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. You can view our first set of photos from the event here and all of our coverage of the Carnival of …

Last week, Ageing & Disability Services hosted its annual event to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which falls on Monday, June 15th. To recognise the day and spread awareness of elder abuse, the team hosted a Seniors’ Bingo day at Devonshire Recreation Club, and Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert presented …