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Miller Appoints Peter Stubbings & Gary Masters

November 3, 2026

Miller has appointed Peter Stubbings as CEO of Reinsurance and Gary Masters as Chairman as the company advances its global reinsurance growth strategy. A spokesperson said, “Miller, the independent specialist [re]insurance broker, is pleased to announce changes to its Reinsurance leadership team. Peter Stubbings has been appointed as CEO of Reinsurance, and Gary Masters will …

Bernews / Business

Paradise Mobile Promotes Ashantae Goater

November 3, 2026

Paradise Mobile has promoted Ashantae Goater to Acting Head of Customer Operations. A spokesperson said, “Paradise Mobile has announced it has promoted Ashantae Goater from Senior Customer Success Specialist to Acting Head of Customer Operations – a little over a year since the high-performer’s last promotion. Effective from 21 October 2026, this initial six-month appointment …

Bernews / Sport

Mewett And Maranzana Race In Dakar

November 3, 2026

Bermudian swimmers Noah Maranzana and Maggie Mewett competed in the 100 metres breaststroke heats at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday [November 3]. Competing at the Complexe Tour de l’Oeuf, Maranzana finished second in the opening heat of the men’s 100 metres breaststroke in 1:18.02, placing 25th overall. Mewett finished eighth …

Bernews / Sport

Fishel & Seattle Advance To NWSL Playoffs

November 3, 2026

Mia Fishel helped Seattle Reign FC secure a place in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs after they defeated Orlando Pride 1-0 at Lumen Field. While the talented footballer represents the United States, she has strong Bermuda connections through her father Patrick Fishel, who is Bermudian, and she is related to the well known Bascome family, including …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

PLP says court judgement was ‘no surprise’

November 3, 2026

File photo Statement from Progressive Labour Party Chairperson: The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the proceedings brought by Mr Curtis Dickinson and four other members against the Party.…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Beach volleyball pair to compete in Olympic qualifier

November 3, 2026

Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker have been chosen to represent Bermuda at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Volleyball Continental Qualifier, taking place from Frida…

Bernews / News

PLP Chairperson On Supreme Court Ruling

November 3, 2026

PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons says the Party will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling and will serve the list of members required by the Court by November 13th. PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said, “The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the proceedings brought by Mr Curtis Dickinson and four other members against the Party. The Party …

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

World-class rowing event drew 150 people to Bermuda

November 3, 2026

The Bermuda International Gig (BIG) Regatta, supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, closed onSaturday 31 October with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club (SPBC), after a week…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Recordings from lost medivac flight now with officials

November 3, 2026

Conversations between the the pilots of a lost air ambulance are currently being downloaded of safety officials in Canada A Gulfstream G100 ASTRA SPX, the model of the aircraft that…

Business / Royal Gazette

Miller names Stubbings CEO of reinsurance

November 3, 2026

Peter Stubbings has been appointed chief executive officer of reinsurance at independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller.
The firm also announced that Gary Masters will become chairman of reins…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Google AI chatbot’s use of press items may infringe copyright rules, EU court adviser says

November 3, 2026

Advocate General Maciej Szpunar is advising the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union in a case brought by Hungarian website operator Like Company against Google’s artificial intelligence chatbot…

News / Royal Gazette

Warning over claims of false census interviewers

November 3, 2026

Residents are being warned to beware of fraudsters potentially posing as government officials and claiming to want census details.
The Department of Statistics confirmed it was aware of “a message cir…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Barclays offers early settlement deals to some UK motorists

November 3, 2026

The British bank has become the first big UK lender to announce formerly it would begin offering redress to a pool of motorists after the Financial Conduct Authority’s £9.1 billion…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Betschart and MacFarlane impress in Florida

November 3, 2026

Darina Betschart and Lewis MacFarlane delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Optimist Tournament of Champions in Florida over the weekend.
The pair secured impressive top-five finishes in their…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Nia Christopher lands topgoal scorer award in Iceland

November 3, 2026

Bermuda striker Nia Christopher made an immediate impact in her first season at Icelandic club Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, where she scooped the top goalscorer accolade.
Christopher, who joined the I…

Royal Gazette / Sport

More than 200 rowers compete at International Gig Regatta

November 3, 2026

The Bermuda International Gig (BIG) Regatta, supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, closed on Saturday, 31 October, with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club after a week in whi…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Minister to attend World Travel Market in London

November 3, 2026

FILE PHOTO: The Houses of Parliament are seen during a sunset in London, Britain, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/ File Photo Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK regulator warns car finance firms against low-ball redress offers

November 3, 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority set out “minimum expectations” for redress offers as Barclays became the first UK bank to announce “full and fair” settlement offers to a pool of customers…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spain readies aid for rail crash victims, transport minister to face lawmakers

November 3, 2026

Last week’s high-speed collision, with a confirmed death toll of 69 so far, has sparked widespread calls for Puente’s resignation, including from coalition allies Cranes are used at the site…

Business / Royal Gazette

Hiscox records 9.5% premium growth over first nine months

November 3, 2026

Hiscox grew gross premiums by 9.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026 as its retail business gained momentum, while rising bond yields weighed on investment returns.
The Bermudian-headquartered …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Euro countries to nominate candidates for ECB presidency by Friday

November 3, 2026

Finance ministers from the euro countries will consider the nominations at a meeting on November 9 European Union flags flutter outside the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany,…

Bernews / News

Over $10 Million Lost To Cybercrime This Year

November 3, 2026

People in Bermuda have “lost in excess of $10 million as a result of cyber-enabled crime” so far this year, police said during a joint press conference with the Bermuda Bankers Association. The press conference addressed online fraud and aimed to raise awareness of scams affecting the community. Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith said, “Over …

Bernews / News

Southampton Rangers Host Prayer Gathering

November 3, 2026

Southampton Rangers Sports Club hosted a Community Prayer Gathering on Sunday [Nov 1], bringing together club members, faith leaders, and local residents for an evening of unity, reflection, prayer, and support. A spokesperson said, “The gathering opened with a welcome from Club President Darren “Butch” Burchall and featured contributions from Troy Lowe, Chantel Bean, Sister …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Hosts 210 Participants For BIG Regatta

November 3, 2026

The fifth Bermuda International Gig Regatta concluded with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, 31 October, attracting 31 crews and 210 participants from Bermuda, the UK, Ireland and the US for a week of competitive racing despite challenging weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda International Gig [BIG] Regatta, supported …

Bernews / Sport

Tennis: ITF M15 Second Week Underway

November 3, 2026

American Matt Kuhar followed his week-one doubles title with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Canada’s Tareq Alani in the final qualifying round of the second Bermuda World Tennis Open tournament on Monday [November 2]. Kuhar, the top seed in qualifying, secured his place in the main singles draw at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium in …

Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Wins Race 12 At Hoosier Park

November 3, 2026

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron won Race 12 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, driving Fox Valley Starlet to victory in a time of 1:52.2 in a late pace event. Waldron competed in four races during the programme, including three pace events and one trot. He opened the evening with a third-place finish …

Bernews / Sport

Future Pro Set To Hold Bermuda Showcase

November 3, 2026

Future Pro Academy will hold a football training showcase in Bermuda on November 20 for players aged 15 to 23 interested in pursuing opportunities in the United Kingdom. The event will take place at The Berkeley Institute from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, giving participants the chance to demonstrate their ability through training and player assessments. The …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Drax, Brookfield partner on $27 billion AI data centre in UK

November 3, 2026

The project comes as Britain moves to fast-track strategically important data centres with priority grid connections and planning support to boost AI capacity and keep sensitive data onshore FILE PHOTO:…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Europe stocks slip on AI concerns, escalating Iran tensions

November 3, 2026

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.4% to 647.13 points by 0955 GMT The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FTSE 100 slips as inflation fears build on oil rise

November 3, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,705.31 points by 1043 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3% FILE PHOTO: Signage for the London Stock Exchange Group is…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BUCS Rugby Cup: Bermuda’s Noel-Simmons stars as Northampton power past NTU

November 3, 2026

Bermudian rugby player claims man of the match honors as Northampton advances Bermudian Dante Noel-Simmons delivered a player-of-the-match display as the University of Northampton Men’s Rugby side powered past Nottingham…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ROK Vegas: Bermudian karting driver Scott Barnes seals podium in Nevada

November 3, 2026

Veteran Bermudian driver finishes third in championship final after chaotic week Bermudian karting driver Scott Barnes completed his pursuit of silverware in the Nevada desert, securing a hard-fought third-place finish…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

World Police Games: Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore takes six medals in Santo Domingo

November 3, 2026

Bermudian swimmer dominates sprint events to guide island to fourth place overall Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore produced an extraordinary solo campaign to capture six medals and guide the island to…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dakar 2026: Bermuda’s Maggie Mewett places 14th in Youth Olympic 100m butterfly

November 3, 2026

Teenage swimmer finishes fifth in her heat at Youth Olympic Games Bermudian swimmer Maggie Mewett finished 14th overall in the women’s 100m butterfly at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in…

News / Royal Gazette

Online scams pocket $10m in 2026, police confirm

November 3, 2026

The Bermudian public have lost more than $10 million this year to online scams, police have confirmed.
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith further warned that in the past two weeks alone, seve…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Nahki Wells to miss vital Bermuda fixtures

November 3, 2026

Bermuda will be without the valuable services of Nahki Wells for the Concacaf Nations League matches against Guadeloupe and St Lucia this month.
The Luton Town striker has confirmed he is unavailable …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Team Bermuda race under new number at World Championship

November 3, 2026

Team Bermuda raised eyebrows after unveiling a new number on the side of their boat during the World’s Fastest Boat Parade in Key West, Florida, on Sunday.
The newly crowned 2026 Super Stock National …

Business / Royal Gazette

Gallery of African artwork to close

November 3, 2026

The Crisson & Hind African Gallery in Hamilton is preparing to shut its doors after 27 years in business.
Mike Hind, son of founder, the late Colin “Dusty” Hind, said it was a hard decision to clo…

Business / Royal Gazette

Expiry of US shipping fee suspension looms

November 3, 2026

A suspension of US shipping fees that could sharply increase the cost of bringing imported goods to Bermuda from the United States is due to expire on Monday.
The Section 301 investigation action, lev…

Business / Royal Gazette

AI, cyberthreats and systemic risks dominate ReWiRe debate

November 3, 2026

Reinsurance executives discussed how artificial intelligence is supercharging cyber hacks into catastrophic physical and supply chain crises.
The technology is developing so quickly that AI agents ar…

Business / Royal Gazette

Reinsurers must adapt to thrive amid rapid market change

November 3, 2026

Traditional reinsurers will need to adapt to remain relevant in a rapidly changing market, according to partners at EY Bermuda.
Rapidly advancing technology, abundant alternative capital and changing …

Business / Royal Gazette

Gilbert A. Darrell: Your staff will use AI

November 3, 2026

Employers should plan for a workforce that will seek out AI whenever it helps people get their work done.
If the approved system cannot help, a personal subscription or an unofficial tool becomes an a…

Bernews / News

Minister Lightbourne Invited To AFROTECH

November 3, 2026

The Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne has been invited as a featured speaker at AFROTECH Conference 2026, taking place from 2 – 6 November at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. A Government spokesperson said, “Celebrating its 10th anniversary year, the 2026 AFROTECH Conference will see more than 40,000 people in attendance. …

News / Royal Gazette

Black box from tragic medevac flight recovered

November 3, 2026

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has recovered the cockpit voice recorder of an aircraft that went missing after departing Bermuda for Boston last month with six people on board.
A spokesman …

News / Royal Gazette

Gun conspirator sentenced to seven years

November 3, 2026

A St George’s man has been sentenced to seven years behind bars for his role in a plot to bring firearms and ammunition into Bermuda.
Ryan Resendes told the court that he deeply regretted his actions,…

News / Royal Gazette

Road safety call to action at memorial event

November 3, 2026

Attendees at an event commemorating the lives of those who died over the past year were urged to make road safety a priority in their everyday day lives.
Wayne Swan, the deputy chairman of the Bermuda…

News / Royal Gazette

Removal of Hamilton benches draws mixed reactions

November 3, 2026

Benches around a tree near the Central Bus Terminal have been removed by the Corporation of Hamilton after reports of antisocial behaviour and other incidents in the area.
A City spokeswoman said “ina…

News / Royal Gazette

Docuseries tells ‘very important’ St David’s story

November 3, 2026

An upcoming television miniseries produced by a US television channel will document Bermuda’s ties with Native American tribal groups in New England.

Reconnection: How New England Tribes Found Fam…

Bernews / Business

Butterfield: No Share Repurchases In Oct 2026

November 3, 2026

The Bank of Butterfield did not repurchase any common shares in October 2026. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company did not repurchase any common shares in October 2026.”

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 2 2026

November 3, 2026

November 2 saw 24 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,356.00 BD. 24 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $56.30 per share. The BSX finished at 3,653.35, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 45 remained unchanged. The full report for the …