Bermuda News Updates

A male was injured in a shooting last night in Prospect, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, police received reports of gunshots at Cedar Park, Prospect. “Officers and Emergency Medical Services were immediately dispatched to that location “Initial investigations confirmed a firearm had been …

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities has submitted planning applications for two residential developments that would create a total of 48 units in Sandys and St George’s. The plan for Sandys is a three-story development with 24 two-bedrooms, while the plan for the East End is also a three-story development, however this will include 12 …

A planning application has been submitted to create a 30 room hotel on Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton. The planning application stated said, “Proposed Change of Use and Redevelopment of 26 Burnaby Street from Office [Business – Class 4] to 30‑Room Hotel [Tourism – Class 7], including additions to the existing 5‑storey building, …

The OBA’s Reply to the Budget “proposed regulating local insurance companies, including premium and rate changes,” Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto said, adding that “regulation of local insurers must include whether they can own and operate medical practices and pharmacies, and how they control customer choice for prescriptions.” Dr. De Couto said, “Recent …

Deloitte Bermuda announced that Katryn Smith has been appointed to the firm’s Partnership. A spokesperson said, “Deloitte Bermuda is pleased to announce Katryn Smith, a Bermudian, as Audit Partner, to the firm’s Partnership, effective June 1, 2026. “Katryn has played an important role in serving clients across the [re]insurance industry. She brings extensive experience working …

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Joseph Marable] When speaking with constituents and transportation professionals, many concerns continue to be raised regarding transportation policy and whether legislation reflects the realities of the industry. These concerns are being raised because transportation professionals and everyday users believe there is an opportunity to modernise the sector and better …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jaden Masters has reflected on her football career after prematurely calling time on her decorated playing days because of persistent injuries. Masters, one of Bermuda’s most talented women’s players, hung up her boots after Bermuda’s 8-0 home defeat to Costa Rica in a Concacaf W Championship qualifier in March. She said …

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is advising the public that the nomination deadline for Youth Trailblazers Out Front–2026 has been extended to June 5, 2026. “The initiative celebrates Bermuda’s graduating students who have demonstrated achievement, perseverance, service, creativity, leadership, and strong character,” a spokesperson said. “Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. …

The Ministry of Health recently honoured 45 participants in the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme as the initiative marked its tenth year of promoting food security, healthier lifestyles and community resilience across Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health honoured 45 participants of the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme at a ceremony recently, …

A new agreement between Bermuda College and Mount Saint Vincent University will support delivery of a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management and “means students can complete an associate degree at Bermuda College and progress towards a bachelor’s degree from MSVU, with the option to complete the full pathway without leaving Bermuda,” the College announced …

56-year-old Greg Lindberg of Tampa, Florida, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United States in connection with a fraud conspiracy that the U.S. Department of Justice said involved companies he controlled in North Carolina, Bermuda, Malta and elsewhere. A statement from the US Department of Justice said, “Greg Lindberg, 56, of …