Bermuda News Updates

The Review Panel Report contains “difficult findings” and “identifies serious and systemic challenges within our correctional system, particularly at the Westgate Correctional Facility,” Attorney-General Kim Wilkerson said in the Senate. The  Attorney-General said, ”I rise to table the Report of the Review Panel commissioned by the Government, which covers a comprehensive independent inspection of the Department of …

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Harbour Nights of 2026 on Front Street yesterday, with vendors, fireworks, live entertainment and more. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Harbour Nights 2026 will return to Front Street this Wednesday, May 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., following last week’s …

[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] On Friday, May 22, 2026, Bermuda Day will once again bring our community together in celebration. From the energy of the races to the vibrancy of the parade, we will see our culture on full display through the people who take part and those who support the day’s …

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is encouraging residents to take part in Bermuda’s 2026 Census of Population and Housing, which officially begins today, May 21. A Government spokesperson said, “Held once every ten years, the national Census provides a comprehensive snapshot of Bermuda’s population and housing as of May 20, 2026, and plays a …

The police urged road users to exercise greater caution and obey traffic laws and noted that the Bermuda Police Service will conduct roadside sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Arthur Glasford, Operations said, yes yes“The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is deeply saddened by the three recent road fatalities and …

The police are investigating a “suspicious boat fire” that occurred on March 30th. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service [BPS] inquiries continue regarding a suspicious boat fire that occurred around 12:30am Monday, 30th March 2026. “Apparently, the vessel involved was docked in waters near Barr’s Bay Park, in the City of Hamilton, when the …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has selected Jan Hutton as its next Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Hutton is a respected global tourism leader and most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse [ATDW]. She is a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and international organisations driving destination competitiveness. “In appointing …

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] are “facing unruly crowds as they encounter mock riot situations during public order training in Kent, UK.” A spokesperson said, “Exercise Active Shield 26 – the battalion’s annual overseas camp – has been designed to reaffirm the battalion’s response capabilities in the event of civil unrest. “More than …

The Department of Public Transportation has announced road closures, bus detours, and service changes on Friday [May 22] due to Bermuda Day events. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that several road closures and traffic diversions will be in effect on Friday, May 22, 2026, due to …

HSBC Bermuda has announced the retirement of L. Anthony Joaquin and Fiona Luck, with Barclay Simmons named Chairman and Christian Dunleavy joining the Audit and Risk Committee. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda today announced the retirement of L. Anthony [Tony] Joaquin, FCA as Chairman of its Board of Directors and expressed its sincere thanks for …