Bermuda News Updates

BermudAir has ordered ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with the company saying they will feature a “comfortable 135-seat, three-class configuration.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, is set to become the newest operator of the Airbus A220, following an order placed by affiliated company Odyssey, for 10 A220-300 aircraft. The firm order, booked in March 2026, …

Sarine Babb, Jaela Medeiros-Symonds, Sascha Burchall, Nahla Burgess, Kimura Cole, Latarie Doers-Bowen, Kenya Smith-Woodley, Sekai Tatem, Hailey Trott and Isis Tucker have all earned education awards from the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] proudly reflects on the success of its 34th Annual Education Awards Ceremony, held on …

A motorcyclist has been arrested for impaired driving after a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:25 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, Police attended a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, near the junction of Stovell Lane and South Road, Paget. “Officers were informed the bike was traveling in an easterly direction …

Recently as part of the 2026 National 18+ Youth Conference, Power in Participation: Youth Shaping Bermuda’s Future, young people from Bermuda engaged directly with Government Ministers during the “Ask the Leader” Town Hall, hosted by the Office of Youth Affairs. A Government spokesperson said, “Participants raised questions on youth representation, workforce development, affordability, education reform, …

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 22], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Justice and Community Safety Reform Act 2026, Corporate Income Tax Amendment Act 2026, Tax Credits Amendment Act 2026, Human Rights Amendment Act 2026, Cost of Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Act 2026, Bermuda …

The Bermuda Nurses Association has awarded its 2026 Iris Almeria Davis Scholarships to Channa McGowan, Unzae Swan, and Naziah Robinson, providing a total of $10,000 to support their nursing education and professional development. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Iris Almeria Davis Scholarship, recognizing …

On Friday [July 17], Minister of the Cabinet Office Rev. Emily-Gail Dill visited the Youth Library Summer Camp at the Florence Webb Maxwell Youth Library, where she met with campers and staff and learned more about the programme’s activities. Running from 29 June to 29 July, the camp welcomes boys and girls aged seven to …

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge has announced that Dame Flora Duffy will serve as honorary guest speaker for its January 2027 race weekend to be held Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17, and the Olympic gold medalist is also expected to take part in some of the races. A spokesperson said, “Dame Flora Duffy, represented Bermuda …