The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a Savings Directory on www.costofliving.gov.bm, a public, one-stop hub for verified discounts and savings programmes across Bermuda.
The Directory supports the Government’s cost of living relief agenda and brings together general retail discounts, membership benefits, and special pricing from local organisations and businesses.
It includes a dedicated Seniors Savings section to help older Bermudians find age-specific offers in one place.
Minister of Home Affairs, Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, said, “Every dollar matters. And more importantly, this is one way that our seniors can make their pensions go further. Relief must be practical. Relief must be easy to find. And this online tool puts clear, verified savings in one place so families can buy with confidence.”
What’s live now:
Offers focused on basic needs and everyday purchases.
Clearly labeled categories and filters, including Seniors Savings.
Links that take residents directly to participating organisation’s offer page or contact.
The Ministry is also encouraging businesses to get involved.
Businesses, organisations, and service providers offering discounts or savings programmes are invited to submit their listings. Email mailto:mhahq@gov.bm with:
Name of company or organisation
Description of the discount or savings opportunity
Website or link to the offer (if available)
Timeframe/validity period
Any additional details or document(s) for public reference
Football: Freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom wreaked havoc on the schedule
A wave of freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom played havoc with the footballing pyramid this weekend, leaving several members of Bermuda’s overseas contingent watching from the sidelines.
While the “big freeze” decimated the schedule for many, two of Bermuda’s leading lights navigated the icy conditions in the FA Women’s National League to secure valuable points for their respective clubs.
In the Southern Premier Division, Kenni Thompson and league-leading AFC Bournemouth kick-started 2026 with a high-stakes 1-1 draw against Hashtag United WFC. Despite the freezing bite in the air, the Cherries remain firmly in the title hunt, though the shared point allows the chasing pack to close the gap. Thompson was a constant threat on the wing, though the icy turf made the fluid attacking play typically associated with the leaders difficult to sustain.
Further east, Bermuda national team captain Eva Frazzoni was in the heart of the midfield as AFC Sudbury Women battled to a 0-0 draw against London Bees in Division One South East. In a classic war of attrition, Frazzoni’s leadership and defensive discipline were vital as Sudbury repelled a series of late Bees attacks to secure a clean sheet.
The cold snap has left club secretaries with a mounting backlog of fixtures after several other Bermuda internationals saw their matches called off following failed pitch inspections. With meteorologists predicting the freeze could linger, players face a period of uncertainty as they await news on when their postponed fixtures will be rescheduled.
Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: WindReach
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At our core, WindReach believes that every person deserves the chance to thrive, connect, and belong. Yet for many Bermudians living with developmental or physical challenges – whether children, younger or older adults – true inclusion remains just out of reach, as barriers continue to limit participation and connection. And these barriers lead to isolation, lower self-esteem, and challenges to mental health and wellbeing.
WindReach exists to change that.
Through our unique blend of evidence-based, therapeutic, educational, outdoor, and animal- assisted programmes, we create meaningful experiences that build confidence, spark joy, and cultivate skills for life. Whether it’s caring for animals, learning in nature, or engaging in hands- on activities, our participants discover new strengths and gain a more profound sense of belonging within their community.
Research shows that feeling connected enhances wellbeing and resilience. At WindReach, we see this every day. Individuals who once felt excluded are now part of a team – developing friendships, learning life skills, and contributing to their community in ways that affirm their value and potential.
Families benefit too. One caregiver shared, “We are most appreciative of the excellent day care services given to my mom by the staff and believe we could not have made it this far with her dementia care without their assistance.” Stories like these remind us that when individuals are supported, families also find relief, hope, and the strength to keep going.
Schools see the ripple effect as well. One teacher of neurodivergent students told us, “I have witnessed firsthand how WindReach opens doors to incredible growth and joy. Each visit enriches our students’ language, lifts their spirits, and introduces them to a world of possibilities.”
The need for this work is real and urgent. The Human Rights Commission’s 2025 Report on Disability Inclusion confirmed that people with disabilities in Bermuda continue to face systemic barriers in education, employment, healthcare, housing, and public life. Many experience a declining quality of life due to limited access to essential services. WindReach bridges these gaps, offering safe, evidence-based programmes that empower individuals while advancing Bermuda’s progress toward true inclusion and equity.
And we are leading the way. In 2024, Bermuda made history as the first British Overseas Territory to have the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities extended by the UK. This milestone brings both opportunity and responsibility – to ensure that inclusion becomes not just policy, but lived reality.
And we are proud to play a role in this national transformation – raising awareness, building acceptance, and creating practical pathways to access.
Our programmes range from Adult Day Services and Life Skills Training to Therapeutic Riding, Environmental Education, and our newly launched Farm Shop. They are designed not just to teach, but to empower. In 2024 alone, over 1,220 individuals benefited from our programmes, including 168 participants with identified support needs who attended weekly sessions – totalling 7,440 experiences of growth, healing, and connection. Each one represents a step toward a more inclusive Bermuda.
As Bermuda works toward greater accessibility and inclusion for everyone, WindReach remains committed to leading with compassion, expertise, and community spirit. Our goal is not just to remove barriers, but to cultivate environments where every individual – regardless of ability— can participate fully, achieve their potential, and live with dignity.
Every milestone, every smile, and every new skill learned is made possible by the generosity of our community. Together, we can continue to dismantle barriers, open doors, and build a Bermuda where every individual has the opportunity to flourish.
To learn more, volunteer, or support our programmes, visit www.windreach.bm.
BELCO trenching works to resume in Southampton on January 10
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising the motoring public of two upcoming lane closures to accommodate long-term trenching and infrastructure maintenance works.
Middle Road, Southampton – Beginning Saturday, 10 January 2026
Rolling single-lane closures will take place along Middle Road, Southampton, starting near Sea Swept Farms and continuing westward. These closures are necessary to facilitate BELCO trenching works and will commence on Saturday, 10 January 2026.
The trenching will proceed in phases until July 2026, affecting multiple sections of Middle Road and the nearby railway trail. Working hours will be weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Traffic controls will be managed by Intelligent Trenching representatives using stop-and-go signs and traffic lights.
Happy Valley Road, Hamilton – Monday, 26 January to Monday, 16 February 2026
A single-lane closure will be in effect on the eastbound lane of Happy Valley Road near King Street to accommodate wall repair works. This closure will begin on Monday, 26 January 2026, and remain in place until Monday, 16 February 2026.
Working hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Traffic management will be under the direction of D&J Excavating & Landscaping Services Ltd., using a combination of traffic lights and stop-and-go signage.
Motorists are urged to allow extra time for travel and to follow all posted signage and instructions from work crews. The Ministry thanks the public for its patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out.
Please refer to the attached original Road Traffic Notices for more information.
A wave of freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom played havoc with the footballing pyramid this weekend, leaving several members of Bermuda’s overseas contingent watching from the sidelines as frozen pitches forced a string of postponements.
While many matches in the lower leagues fell victim to the icy conditions, a handful of Bermudians were able to take to the field, though it proved to be a difficult afternoon for those who saw action.
In the Northern Premier League, defender Harry Twite and his Loughborough Students FC teammates were left wondering how they finished empty-handed following a five-goal thriller against Mickleover.
The Students appeared to be in total control of the contest, surging into a commanding 2-0 lead as they exploited gaps in the Mickleover backline. However, the visitors staged a spirited second-half fightback, dismantling the two-goal cushion to eventually edge the contest 3-2. For Twite and the Loughborough defence, it was a harsh lesson in game management as Mickleover’s late surge denied them a crucial result on the road.
Further down the pyramid, Roger Lee was involved in a gritty United Counties League encounter as Heanor Town FC travelled to the Microlise New Manor Ground to face Ashby Ivanhoe FC.
In a match defined by physical duels and difficult underfoot conditions, Heanor struggled to find their rhythm against a clinical Ashby side. Despite a resilient performance in midfield from the experienced Bermudian international, Heanor eventually succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. The result sees Ashby Ivanhoe leapfrog their rivals in the table, leaving Lee’s side to turn their focus toward a busy January schedule in hopes of climbing the standings.
The cold snap has prompted a significant backlog for club secretaries across the National League and regional divisions. Several other Bermuda internationals, including those in the National League North and South, saw their fixtures postponed early on Saturday morning following failed pitch inspections.
Meteorologists expect temperatures to remain low through the beginning of next week, meaning more uncertainty for the island’s professional and semi-professional exports in the UK.
Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: It Takes a Village Foundation
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By Fiona Dill, Executive Director, It Takes a Village Foundation
“Thank you again It Takes a Village – we are very grateful for what you have done in support of us through our birthing journey!”
These are the words of a mother who came to us after a traumatic first birth that left her fearful of giving birth again. With therapy, childbirth classes (suggested by her therapist) and the support of a doula, she was able to face her second pregnancy with a confidence that she never thought would be possible. She described feeling safe, reassured and physically and emotionally stronger after her birth journey. Her story reflects what we know to be true: with the right support and knowledge, pregnancy and birth can be empowering, even life changing. Without it, the experience can be overwhelming and sometimes experienced as traumatic with short and long-term impacts.
At the It Takes a Village Foundation, our mission is to ensure that all pregnant women in Bermuda – regardless of financial status – have access to childbirth education, doula services and nutrition support.
Why does this matter? Pregnancy can be one of the most extraordinary but also most challenging times in a woman’s life. Add financial strain, fear of the process, or lack of support and the research shows that risks to a mother’s physical and mental health increase significantly. This care clearly does not replace that of the medical/nursing/maternal health care team around her at this vulnerable time but having a trusted and skilled professional with you before, during and after the birth experience research shows, makes all the difference.
Thus, the evidence-based solution is clear: good, evidence-based childbirth education and doula support can improve outcomes for mothers, babies and families. The data shows that childbirth education improves confidence and that doulas reduce c-section and epidural rates, increase breastfeeding rates, and lower the risk of post-partum depression and anxiety disorders. Yet in Bermuda, 50% of women surveyed gave birth without attending childbirth classes – and even fewer had access to a doula. Cost is often the primary barrier.
In partnership with the Women’s Resource Centre, we offer free Community Birthing Classes, where participants consistently report increased knowledge, confidence and empowerment. One new mother said: “I felt completely unprepared before this class – now I feel so much more confident.” Another shared: “The facilitator was amazing! I feel empowered to advocate for myself during labour.”
It Takes a Village also provides bursaries for private childbirth education and doula services. Our recent survey found that mothers who attended classes had lower c-section rates (30%) compared to Bermuda’s national rate of about 40%, with even greater reductions when a doula was present. This is in line with international data. Given the potentially higher risks associated with c-sections, this impact can also be life-changing.
Beyond education and birth support, we help meet families’ basic needs. Through our nutrition program and food vouchers, monthly diaper donations in collaboration with the Government Health Visitors, access to essential baby items and (soon) breast pump provision, we aim to reduce financial stress and promote healthier starts to parenthood.
To grow this work we must build capacity in Bermuda. We have funded scholarships through Childbirth International, enabling two community doulas, two post-partum doulas, and a childbirth educator to complete or work toward certification. This investment ensures that more women and families can be supported with skilled, compassionate care.
The feedback we receive reminds us why what we do matters. One young mother with little family support told us: “I was very nervous, but having someone to talk to who understood made all the difference.” A social worker recently said after making a referral: “You have made my day. I had no idea you offered this service—it will make all the difference to my client.” And finally this from a colleague at the Family Centre, “I know without a doubt that if it wasn’t for the education, guidance and doula support that my fifteen-year-old, client received from the It Takes a Village Foundation before, during and after the birth, that she wouldn’t be the mother she is right now. It has impacted her in a very positive way to make her, I believe, a better mother.”
At It Takes a Village, we believe that every mother deserves care, dignity and choice in her birthing journey. By providing education, support, and essential resources, we are not only improving individual outcomes but also building a healthier, happier community—one birth at a time.
The Pickleball Association of Bermuda addresses pickleball’s noise pollution problem
As pickleball’s popularity rises internationally, so too have complaints about the sport’s distinctive sound—prompting some communities abroad to restrict or even relocate courts. But here in Bermuda, the Pickleball Association says the island has avoided those conflicts by being strategic about where courts are placed. President George Thomas explains why the issue has been far less disruptive locally.
Mr Thomas says there are practical solutions available. And like they have done here at Mizzentop, he would like to see communities exhaust those options before considering any move to restrict or ban the sport in certain areas.
Local entrepreneurs are being invited to apply for vendor spaces within the Royal Naval Dockyard ahead of the upcoming cruise ship season.
According to the Bermuda Land Management Corporation, the Dockyard Entrepreneur Program “was created to support small Bermudian start-up businesses by providing an opportunity to sell their products and grow before committing to a permanent storefront.”
During the summer season, Dockyard can attract up to 10,000 visitors daily, giving entrepreneurs the chance to operate in a high-traffic cruise destination.
The BLMC added: “Priority is given to unique products and services that complement, rather than compete with, existing Dockyard businesses.”
“If you’re ready to showcase your business, test your concept, and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity may be for you.”
One-year licences run from April to March and require a full-year commitment, including the winter months.
More information on the vendor programme is available on the BLMC website. The deadline to apply is January 31.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party which is currently highest in the opinion polls, said he believed the U.S. actions broke international law
International News via Reuters:
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain was not involved in the United States’ strikes on Venezuela on Saturday and that it was important to uphold international law, and that he wanted to speak to U.S. President Donald Trump and find out exactly what had happened.
Trump said in a post on social media early on Saturday that U.S. forces had captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and removed him from the country while Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said she did not know Maduro’s location or if he was still alive.
Asked if he condemned the U.S. action like the leaders of Britain’s left-leaning Liberal Democrat and Green parties, who both called it unlawful, Starmer said he first wanted to understand exactly what had happened.
“It’s obviously a fast-moving situation and we need to establish all the facts,” he said in a statement to British broadcasters.
“I want to speak to President Trump. I want to speak to allies. I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved … and I always say and believe we should all uphold international law,” he added.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party which is currently highest in the opinion polls, said he believed the U.S. actions broke international law “but if they make China and Russia think twice, it may be a good thing”.
Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, also said the foreign ministry was working to ensure the roughly 500 British citizens in Venezuela remained safe.
Britain’s foreign ministry advises against all travel to Venezuela.
Reporting by David Milliken; Editing by Toby Chopra
Ahead of the overnight strikes, the U.S. had accused Maduro of running a “narco-state” and rigging the 2024 election
International News via Reuters:
The U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, in Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.
“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Ahead of the overnight strikes, the U.S. had accused Maduro of running a “narco-state” and rigging the 2024 election.
The Venezuelan leader, a 63-year-old former bus driver handpicked by the dying Hugo Chavez to succeed him in 2013, has denied those claims and said Washington was intent on taking control of his nation’s oil reserves, the largest in the world.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Maduro was captured by special operations forces and whisked by helicopters to the Iwo Jima, an amphibious assault ship in the Caribbean, ahead of his transfer to New York.
The fate of Maduro’s government remains an open question.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is in Russia, four sources familiar with her movements said, stoking confusion about who is next in line to govern the South American country. Russia’s foreign ministry said the report that Rodriguez is in Russia was “fake”.
Details of the overnight intervention have not yet been made public. Trump told Fox the raid had been planned for several days earlier but had been repeatedly delayed because of weather.
The U.S. has not made such a direct intervention in its backyard region since the invasion of Panama 37 years ago to depose military leader Manuel Noriega over similar allegations.
Venezuela’s ruling “Chavismo” movement, named for Maduro’s revered predecessor, said civilians and military personnel died in Saturday’s strikes but did not give figures.
It was unclear if the U.S. would now stand back while other senior figures in Venezuela’s ruling party – like vice president Delcy Rodriguez – fill the void or if there would be pressure for their ouster as well. The opposition, headed by recent Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, had no immediate comment but has said for 18 months that it won the 2024 election and has a democratic right to take power.
MADURO MAY FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES IN U.S.
Trump said the operation was carried out “in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement,” promising more details at an 11 a.m. (1600 GMT) press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Maduro was captured by a team that included elite U.S. special forces, including the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, a U.S. official told Reuters. Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee said Secretary of State Marco Rubio had told him Maduro would stand trial on criminal charges in the U.S. and that no further action was anticipated inside Venezuela.
Maduro was indicted in U.S. federal court in 2020 on narco-terrorism and other charges for running what prosecutors called a scheme to send tonnes of cocaine to the U.S. through an alleged “Cartel de Los Soles”. He has always denied that.
“They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X about Maduro and his wife.
In the Panama case, Noriega ended up in prison for 20 years.
Vice-president Rodriguez said she did not know the whereabouts of Maduro or his wife and demanded proof of life.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino condemned the intervention. “In the unity of the people we will find the strength to resist and to triumph,” he said in a video message.
Another senior official, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, appeared on a street wearing a helmet and flak jacket, urging people not to cooperate with the “terrorist enemy.”
With Rodriguez potentially taking the presidency but Padrino and Cabello having significant influence over the military, Venezuelans were nervously guessing what might come next. Analysts say military backing had helped keep Maduro in power so long despite his unpopularity on the streets and significant evidence that he lost national votes.
VENEZUELAN OPPOSITION LEADER MACHADO’S WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
Venezuela’s opposition says Maduro has repeatedly cheated it of power in votes, as well as crushing street protests and jailing opposition figures.
Maduro has mocked Machado as being in Trump’s pocket.
Her whereabouts, after recently fleeing Venezuela in disguise to pick up her Nobel prize, were unknown.
One source close to the opposition, who asked not to be named, said Maduro’s removal was an “inside job” aided by Venezuela’s military. “For now no more military action, but this was a message to the rest of the members of Venezuela’s government – look what the United States is capable of, get out now and negotiate,” the source said, without offering evidence.
At around 2 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Saturday, explosions rocked Caracas with blasts, aircraft and black smoke seen for about 90 minutes. The Venezuelan government said attacks also took place in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.
Residents expressed shock and fear as they captured video of billowing smoke and bright orange flashes in the sky. “My love, oh no, look at that,” said one woman in a video, gasping at blasts in the distance.
Carmen Marquez, 50, a resident of the eastern part of the capital, said she went to her roof and could hear planes at different altitudes, though she could not see them.
“Flare-like lights were crossing the sky and then explosions could be heard. We’re worried about what’s coming next. We don’t know anything from the government, only what the state television says,” she said.
A local media outlet allied with the ruling Socialist Party said explosions had taken place near the Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota military bases. State TV images of La Carlota showed what appeared to be a destroyed tank and buses.
While various Latin American governments oppose Maduro and say he stole the 2024 vote, direct U.S. action revives painful memories of past interventions and is generally strongly opposed by governments and populations in the region.
Trump’s action recalls the Monroe Doctrine, laid out in 1823 by President James Monroe, laying U.S. claim to influence in the region, as well as the “gunboat diplomacy” seen under Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900s.
‘NEW DAWN, THE TYRANT IS GONE,’ US OFFICIAL SAYS
“A new dawn for Venezuela! The tyrant is gone,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote on X.
The streets of Venezuela appeared relatively calm as sun rose. Soldiers patrolled some parts and some small pro-Maduro crowds began gathering in Caracas.
Others, however, expressed relief.
“I’m happy, I doubted for a moment that it was happening because it’s like a movie,” said merchant Carolina Pimentel, 37, in the city of Maracay. “It’s all calm now but I feel like at any moment everyone will be out celebrating.”
Venezuelan allies Russia, Cuba and Iran were quick to condemn the strikes as a violation of sovereignty. Tehran urged the U.N. Security Council to stop the “unlawful aggression.”
Among major Latin American nations, Argentina’s President Javier Milei lauded Venezuela’s new “freedom” while Mexico condemned the intervention and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said it crossed “an unacceptable line.”
In the run-up, Trump had sought a “blockade” of Venezuelan oil, expanded sanctions against the Maduro government and staged more than two dozen strikes on vessels the U.S. alleges were involved in trafficking drugs, killing more than 110 people.
It was unclear under what legal authority the latest U.S. strikes were carried out.
Trump’s move risks a backlash from the U.S. Congress, which has the constitutional right to declare war, and from his own political base, which favors an “America first” policy and largely opposes military intervention abroad.
Venezuelan state-run energy company PDVSA’s oil production and refining were normal and its most important facilities had suffered no damage according to an initial assessment, two sources with knowledge of the company’s operations said.
MST Marquee analyst Saul Kavonic said oil prices were likely to jump on the near-term risk to supply but that the U.S. strike could be bearish in the medium term if a new Venezuelan government results in sanctions being lifted and renewed foreign investment.
Reporting by Reuters bureaux worldwide; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by William Mallard, William Maclean
Single-lane restrictions planned across three locations
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising the motoring public of three upcoming single-lane closures on public roads to accommodate essential infrastructure upgrades and paving works.
Orange Valley Road, Devonshire – Saturday, 3 January to Monday, 19 January 2026
A single-lane closure will be in effect on Orange Valley Road between Middle Road and Parson’s Lane to facilitate water main replacement and resurfacing works. The closure will begin on Saturday, 3 January 2026, and continue through Monday, 19 January 2026. During this period, there will be no through access for general traffic. Access will be restricted to residents and authorised vehicles only. Working hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Motorists should use the detour via Parson’s Lane to reach Jubilee Road.
Middle Road, Southampton – Monday, 5 January to Saturday, 10 January 2026
A single-lane closure will be in place on Middle Road, Southampton, from the junction of Benevides Lane to Industrial Park Road. This closure is to allow for water trenching works and will be active from Monday, 5 January to Saturday, 10 January 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. Traffic controls will be managed by Invisible Trenching representatives using stop-and-go signs during peak periods and temporary traffic lights throughout the day.
North Shore Road, Smith’s – Tuesday, 6 January to Monday, 12 January 2026
Final paving works will require a single-lane closure along North Shore Road west of Flatt’s Village, east of Flatt’s Bridge, and near the Aquarium. These works will run from Tuesday, 6 January to Monday, 12 January 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Stop-and-go signs will be in use to manage the flow of traffic.
Motorists are urged to plan their journeys accordingly and to drive with caution through these areas. The Ministry appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while these important works are carried out.
Please refer to the attached original Road Traffic Notices for further information.
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