Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that a 27-year-old woman is in custody and said they are “working closely with our international law enforcement partners and the appropriate authorities to progress the necessary processes.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of reports circulating on social media regarding an INTERPOL Red Notice …

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne, has joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fellowship, a year-long international programme for senior political leaders founded by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jacinda Ardern. A Government spokesperson said, “Fellows are identified and invited by the programme, and Minister Lightbourne is the first Minister of the …

One Communications will hold its annual back-to-school event this Sunday [Aug 23] at Victoria Park, featuring free activities, entertainment, food, school supplies, and giveaways for families. A spokesperson said, “One Communications is excited to welcome students, parents, and community members to its annual back-to-school event on Sunday, August 23, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Victoria …

“Close to 70 traffic tickets have been issued since 7:00am today, including 40 so far for speeding and 10 for using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle,” the police said at approximately noon today [Aug 17]. The spokesperson said, “The remaining tickets were issued for a range of other traffic offences. These road safety and …

The Duperreault Fellowship has named Camily O. Lovell as its 2026 recipient, awarding her $25,000 in financial support to assist in her doctoral studies in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “The Duperreault Fellowship has announced Camily O. Lovell as the recipient of this year’s award. The Duperreault Fellowship, established …

Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will begin their 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series campaign against Barbados today [August 17] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts Dominican Republic. The …

A truck driver was taken to hospital following a collision involving three heavy trucks on South Road in Southampton, with one of the trucks “overturning and completely blocking the roadway.” A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders are currently on the scene of a road traffic collision involving three heavy trucks on South Road, …

Tickets for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now on sale, with the PGA TOUR event returning to Port Royal Golf Course from October 22-25. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event, is excited to announce that tickets for the 2026 tournament are now available for purchase. The Championship will return …