Bermuda News Updates

The Shorelink App has been upgraded with each few features including all vehicles/vessels being displayed on the live map, all bus stops and ferry stops across the island being incorporated, and a cancellation and delay notification feature introduced. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce improvements to …

Twelve members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] became better equipped to respond to emergency medical situations thanks to a course provided by St John Ambulance Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “A combination of hands-on and theory-based instruction was delivered to a group that included soldiers from the battalion’s medics section as well as its Coast …

The fourth annual She Leads Middle School Conference, held at Bermuda High School, brought together 34 students for leadership and empowerment workshops. A spokesperson said, “The fourth annual She Leads Middle School Conference took place at BHS from March 30 to April 1. This year’s conference cohort comprised of 34 Middle School students from BHS, Bermuda …

The Minister for Economy and Labour released the May 2025 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The relevant findings from the May 2025 Survey are below: The labour force stood at 36,989. The working population comprised 36,358 persons, of whom 3,048 were underemployed. The working population distribution showed …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding commercial and recreational fishers that Bermuda’s annual seasonal fishing closure for the Seasonally Protected Areas will take effect on 15 April 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “From 15 April through 14 August 2026, fishing will be prohibited in the designated areas known as the “Hind Grounds” …

“Government is advancing a policy proposal to introduce pay transparency legislation in Bermuda,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said at a press conference this morning [April 13]. Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good morning, For far too long, pay inequality has existed in Bermuda, undermining confidence in how pay is determined across our economy. Despite …

Nahki Wells has reflected on his man-of-the-match display after scoring twice in Luton Town’s 3-1 win over Stockport County in the Vertu EFL Trophy final at Wembley yesterday [April 12] Wells had been a major doubt due to a groin strain suffered in his side’s previous game away to AFC Wimbledon. Asked how close he …