Bermuda News Updates

Visa-free travel for Bermudians to the United States – a travel privilege which is only extended to Bermuda and Canada –  is “governed by current U.S. policy, rather than a bilateral agreement with Bermuda or the United Kingdom,” the U.S. Consulate noted, adding that “as circumstances evolve in Bermuda and countries around the world, U.S. policy …

An “urgent meeting” with representatives from Transport, National Security, the Road Safety Council, and the police has been called to “review the situation and coordinate an immediate, whole-of-government response” in light of “the recent increase in serious road traffic collisions.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government joins the community in expressing its deep concern regarding …

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors honoured Carla Watson for 35 years of leadership with the St. George’s Original Dancerettes and more than four decades of service to youth and the community, with the official unveiling of the Carla Watson Dance & Movement Studio. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development …

A small fire at the Tynes Bay Facility has temporarily halted commercial waste intake and disrupted garbage collections in parts of the West End and Southampton. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that the Tynes Bay Facility is temporarily unable to receive commercial waste for the remainder of today …

The police are urging the public to exercise caution when searching for rental properties online following a suspected rental scam in which someone was asked for an “upfront payment before being permitted to view the property.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is advising members of the public to exercise caution when searching for …

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Victoria Cunningham] Let me start with what is not in dispute. The cost of living in Bermuda is too high, and reducing it is a shared goal across both sides of the Legislature. The Opposition has never argued otherwise, and nothing that follows should be read as indifference to …

Butterfield  announced the successful conclusion of its 2026 Summer Internship programme, which provided 10 Bermudian students pursuing an undergraduate degree with an opportunity to gain direct experience and knowledge in the world of finance. A spokesperson said, “Designed to introduce participants to the day-to-day operations of a leading financial institution, the annual programme offered structured …

Allshores has awarded its inaugural $20,000 Postgraduate Scholarship to Shani Tucker, who is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree. A spokesperson said, “Allshores today announced Shani Tucker as the recipient of its inaugural 2026 Allshores Postgraduate Scholarship. Valued at $20,000, the award recognises a postgraduate student who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership in any discipline. …

“Parents, teachers and school leaders have lived through years of uncertainty as reform plans evolved,” have “earned the right to understand why the Government believes returning to a two-tier system is now the correct path” and “if research has been carried out, publish it,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith, who is also the Shadow Minister for …