The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will welcome King Charles III on Friday [May 1] during his official visit to the Royal Naval Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is honoured to welcome His Majesty King Charles III to the Museum on Friday, 1 May 2026. As part of His Majesty’s […]
30th, April 2026, 06:11pm
[Written by Stephen Wright] Eight young people from Longtails Rowing Club will take part in the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 2]. The club, launched in August last year by Zoe Oduntan and operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association, will field rowers aged between 13 and 16 in the 12-mile Middle-to-End leg. “This is our […]
30th, April 2026, 06:05pm
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is marking International Workers’ Day with the release of Bermuda’s first State of Labour in Bermuda 2026 Flagship Report. A spokesperson said, “Observed annually on 1 May, International Workers’ Day is recognised in more than 80 countries and honours the contributions of workers while highlighting the global pursuit of […]
30th, April 2026, 06:05pm
Friday, May 1 is expected to see a cloudy and showery start, turning drier and brighter, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at […]
30th, April 2026, 06:00pm
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron showcased his endurance and versatility at Harrah’s Hoosier Park this week, competing from morning qualifiers through afternoon main-card races. The day began in the Trot Class qualifiers, where Waldron drove Johnny Broad in the third morning race. The pair finished fourth in 1:57&4. In the afternoon main card, Waldron competed […]
30th, April 2026, 04:00pm
The City of Hamilton and Town Crier Ed Christopher issued a fun pre-Bermuda Day reminder, delivering an important message about celebrating responsibly while keeping the island clean and safe. The video’s description says, “A proclamation… but make it Gen Z. The City teams up with Hamilton’s Town Crier, Ed Christopher, for a fun Bermuda Day […]
30th, April 2026, 03:05pm
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued a traffic notice for the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K Race will take place on Sunday, 3 May 2026, between 8:00 […]
30th, April 2026, 02:59pm
Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week, serving to showcase some of the island always stunning natural beauty. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the the beauty of Bermuda, colorful West End, a cloudy day, Bermuda’s south shore and […]
30th, April 2026, 02:40pm
Due to the King’s visit, the Convex End-to-End — which is scheduled to take place this Saturday May 2nd — finish line has been relocated to the Victualling Yard in Dockyard. The Convex End-to-End posted the graphic online below, saying, “Due to the King’s visit, the Convex End-to-End End Zone finish line has moved to […]
30th, April 2026, 02:38pm
Starr’s new Bermuda reinsurer, IQUW Re Bermuda Limited, today announced that global credit rating AM Best has upgraded its Financial Strength Rating to A [Excellent] and its long-term issuer credit to a+ [Excellent]. The outlook for both credit ratings is positive. A spokesperson said, “IQUW Re Bermuda Limited was initially assigned an A- rating from […]
30th, April 2026, 02:23pm