Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda College Foundation recently announced $308,000 in scholarships and student financial assistance for the 2026/27 academic year to help expand access to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation today announced $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance for Bermuda College students for the 2026/27 academic year, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to …

“The PLP Government has hired another overseas consultant to help coordinate road safety,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “How can a consultant—whose company failed to deliver education reform while collecting an $8.4million paycheque—be hired again for road safety? “Major elements of the education reform were subsequently paused, and the public still deserves …

The City of Hamilton has launched its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition, with applications from City businesses due by Monday, November 9. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton’s shop windows are set to get a festive makeover as the City launches its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition. “The annual competition invites businesses across the City to pull …

“The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] marked Purple Thursday on October 15th by convening ‘Beyond the Crisis: Examining the Systemic Barriers Facing Women Experiencing Abuse,’a stakeholder discussion “focused on the realities of domestic abuse in Bermuda, the systemic barriers facing survivors, and opportunities to strengthen support and outcomes for women and families.” A spokesperson said, “The …

The Department of Marine and Ports Services advised that the “Orange Ferry Route has been temporarily suspended due to deteriorating weather and sea conditions in the East End.” A Government spokesperson said, “This suspension has been implemented in the interest of passenger and crew safety. Ferry services will remain suspended until weather and sea conditions …