Bermuda News Updates

Bermuda College will launch the Ashay Programme in September, offering “culturally relevant classes” for young people, parents and adults through a partnership with Ashay Programmes International. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is set to introduce a new programme offering culturally relevant classes for young people, parents and adults. “Ashay at Bermuda College will include classes …

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom’s prime minister, following the resignation of Keir Starmer. A BBC story said, “Andy Burnham has become UK prime minister, replacing Sir Keir Starmer in No 10 Downing Street. “Burnham, who became leader of the Labour Party on Friday, is the fourth prime minister in five years. What does …

The Government has allocated $3 million for a new Community Beautification Programme aimed at delivering small-scale improvements to public spaces across Bermuda, Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 17] the Minister said, “In the 2026/27 financial year, the Ministry of Public Works and …

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Jarion Richardson] The public was told that the Road Traffic and Motor Car [Road Safety and Penalties] Amendment Bill would be debated in the House of Assembly on Friday 17 June. That debate did not take place because, instead of answering the Bill on its merits, proposing amendments or …

The Government has tabled the Cost of Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Bill 2026 to “strengthen Bermuda’s legislative framework for price transparency.” A Government spokesperson said, “To provide price transparency on supply chain cost, the Government tabled the Cost of Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Bill 2026 in the House of Assembly to strengthen Bermuda’s …

Police are renewing their appeal for information as the ninth anniversary of the murder of Jahcari Francis approaches, urging anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today marks the 9th year anniversary of the murder of Jahcari Francis. Mr. Francis was fatally shot whilst inside a residence on Upland Street, Devonshire, …

The Department of Education announced the “launch of a new online Substitute Application Platform designed to streamline recruitment, protect applicant data, and ensure payroll accuracy for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic school year.” A Government spokesperson said, “The new portal opened Friday, July 17, marking the official conclusion of legacy, paper-based application methods for the Department. …