Bermuda News Updates

BELCO President Wayne Caines said island-wide outages were caused by an underground fault and storm damage, including a St. David’s waterspout. Wayne Caines, President of BELCO said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is providing an update on two recent outage events affecting customers across the island. “On Sunday evening, BELCO crews responded to an …

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] hosted its Love Local Market, bringing together local vendors, entrepreneurs and shoppers to support Bermudian businesses and community connections. The event highlighted a range of local products, food and entertainment while promoting the importance of shopping local. Related Stories Photos & Video: Flea Market Extravaganza Photos & Video: Holiday Spring …

“I rise today to update this Honourable House on the successful launch of the Government’s new digital portal, a major step forward in modernising how the public accesses information and services,” Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 15]. The Minister’s full statement …

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited Warwick Camp to meet with the leadership of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as it prepares for its overseas camp in the UK, where Regiment personnel will participate in various aspects of public order and weapons training. “Minister Weeks was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of …

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward met with members of Bermuda’s entrepreneurial community during the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] Chat and Chew to discuss the newly released Bermuda Entrepreneurship Blueprint. A Government spokesperson said, ”The session allowed business owners, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs to share feedback on the Blueprint and discuss the challenges and …

The St. George’s Foundation [SGF] and the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] have transformed an overgrown area at Fort William into a micro forest featuring native and endemic plant species as part of the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “A once overgrown area of invasive vegetation at Fort William has been transformed into a …

On May 15, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joins the United Nations in observing the International Day of Families. “This year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing”, asks us to confront an uncomfortable truth: the circumstances a child is born into still shape, far too often, the life they are able to …

The Bermuda Police Service renewed its appeal for information regarding the April 2021 fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. “Around 10:30pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Mr. Outerbridge was the first person to leave a …

The Corporation of Hamilton has formally welcomed Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory and official ceremony at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton is pleased to formally welcome Mayor Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory in the Municipal Elections held on May …