The Bermuda Police Service is urging the public to “foster a culture where drunk driving is socially unacceptable” after eight people appeared in court in a single day charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to report that, at […]
17th, July 2026, 09:02pm
“I rise today to report to Honourable Members and the public on the temporary suspension of the Integrated Resource Plan, the IRP, proceeding, and on the grounds on which that suspension now has legal effect,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Minister said, “The […]
17th, July 2026, 08:52pm
The Bill provides for the establishment of the Education Authority in “four defined, legislated stages,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “this is a deliberate design choice, one intended to ensure that reform is delivered thoughtfully, consultatively, and with appropriate legal safeguards at every step.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July […]
17th, July 2026, 08:25pm
Opposition Leader Ben Smith has responded to Premier David Burt’s statement in the House of Assembly today [July 17], saying “after nine years, Bermudian families deserve results, not rhetoric.” Mr. Smith said, “In the House of Assembly, the Premier spoke proudly today about education investment, scholarships and signature schools. But he left out other things […]
17th, July 2026, 08:18pm
“I rise today to provide this Honourable House, and through it the people of Bermuda, with an update on the Government’s Affordable Bermuda Agenda, and on the progress and record of the Affordable Bermuda Basket, which concludes its nine month term on July 31st,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of […]
17th, July 2026, 08:15pm
“Tomorrow, July 18th, it will be nine years since this Progressive Labour Party Government was returned to office,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Premier said, “Tomorrow, July 18th, it will be nine years since this Progressive Labour Party Government was returned to […]
17th, July 2026, 07:59pm
“As we commemorate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day, let us honour our history with honesty, celebrate the resilience of those who came before us, and carry their legacy forward with pride,” Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Minister said, […]
17th, July 2026, 07:54pm
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is inviting the public to attend a town hall meeting to discuss CARICOM membership on Monday [July 20]. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is inviting members of the public to a town hall meeting to discuss CARICOM on Monday 20 July at Vasco Da Gama Club. The town hall […]
17th, July 2026, 07:47pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 17] include acting appointments. Head Of The Public Service Notice type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0653/2026 Public Authorities / Department: The Cabinet Office Publication date: 17 July, 2026 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Head Of The Public Service The Cabinet Office Jennifer […]
17th, July 2026, 07:11pm
Saturday, July 18 is expected to see clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:24am and sunset will be at […]
17th, July 2026, 06:00pm