Bermuda News Updates

Severe thunderstorms caused temporary ground stops at L.F. Wade International Airport over the weekend, disrupting ground handling operations and resulting in disruptions to multiple flights including ones operated by British Airways, Air Canada, JetBlue, United and American Airlines. A spokesperson said, “Ground handling operations at L.F. Wade International Airport were disrupted over the weekend due to severe …

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that Bermuda has formally joined the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance [GEEA] following the signing of the Alliance’s establishing Declaration by Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne. A Government spokesperson said, “Led by the United Arab Emirates’ [UAE] Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance brings together …

The Ministry of Education said they have “received the 2026 Cambridge assessment results, which are currently progressing through the Department of Education’s established review and reporting process.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department is presently reviewing and compiling the results to ensure that the information is appropriately analyzed and presented before being shared with schools, …

The Government of Bermuda recently recognised 32 Bermudian scholars at its 2026 Overseas Scholarship Awards Reception. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda, through the Department of Workforce Development, recognised 32 Bermudian scholars at its 2026 Overseas Scholarship Awards Reception held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. “The recipients comprise 16 new awardees and 16 …

Government offices at Global House on Church Street are operating with limited on-site staff as air conditioning replacement works continue through August 26. A spokesperson said, “The public is advised that Global House, located at 43 Church Street, Hamilton, is currently undergoing necessary air conditioning replacement works from today [August 24] through Wednesday [August 26]. …