The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, through the Department of Planning, advises that “action has been taken to address delays in building permit approvals.” A Government spokesperson said, “Effective today, Monday, February 16, SAFEbuilt has begun providing supplemental technical plan review support using advanced digital tools to help reduce the current backlog […]
16th, February 2026, 10:44pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [February 16] include Notification of Planning Applications Registered and Notice Of Intended Marriage. List of Planning Applications Advertised on February 16, 2026 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0160/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 16 February, 2026 The […]
16th, February 2026, 06:00pm
Tuesday February 17 is expected to see a few clouds, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F. according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7:00am and sunset will be at […]
16th, February 2026, 06:00pm
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] congratulates Lombard Odier Trust [Bermuda] Limited on its 50 years of operations in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] congratulates its member company Lombard Odier Trust [Bermuda] Limited, Group Lombard Odier, regulated with the Bermuda Monetary Authority to do trust, corporate services and […]
16th, February 2026, 11:28pm
The mid-February road racing season resumed after high winds and rain postponed a previous event, with Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee winning the 2026 Ludwig Cann 10K men’s and women’s titles. Mbelenzi won the men’s race in 33:59. Kallan Richardson finished second in 34:36, and Philip Woollins placed third in 36:51. Coetzee led the women’s […]
16th, February 2026, 10:56pm
Warwick Academy concluded its participation in the 2026 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships with two top-20 finishes on the final night at the Kunkel Aquatic Center. In the Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay C-Final, the team of Elanna Fulton, Allison Steynor, Elena Bortoli, and Jorgia White recorded a time of 3:58.47, finishing fourth in […]
16th, February 2026, 10:55pm
Bermuda Pacers Track Club athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 14 and Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover Maryland. Skye Furbert, 9, was among the standouts, capturing first place in the girls’ 9 to 10 long jump with a personal best leap of 3.57 metres. She also advanced to the 60 metres and 200 finals […]
16th, February 2026, 10:03pm
The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will host its annual Founders Day & Drum Major Awards on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the CedarBridge Academy Cafeteria. A spokesperson said, “Founders Day honors the vision and sacrifice of the PLP’s founders and recognizes individuals whose service and leadership reflect a continuing commitment to […]
16th, February 2026, 09:57pm
Bermudian harness driver Kiwon Waldron began his 2026 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana with a single drive. Waldron competed in the fifth race of the card aboard He’s Bubbly. Starting from a competitive draw, he kept the horse close to the leaders throughout the mile and finished third in 1:55.1. Subscribe To Bernews […]
16th, February 2026, 09:51pm
The greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, has now been “confirmed safe and secure” following a conservation effort. A statement from the Chester Zoo said, “The greater Bermuda snail [Poecilozonites bermudensis] was believed to be lost forever until a small surviving population was rediscovered in an alleyway in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton, a decade ago. “Now, […]
16th, February 2026, 09:50pm