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Amaris Munya Places 16th At Lake Minneola

October 18, 2026

Bermudian runner Amaris Munya finished 16th overall to help Montverde Academy’s girls cross-country team place second among 18 teams at the Lake Minneola Last Chance Invitational. Munya recorded a time of 20 minutes and 8.1 seconds, finishing as Montverde’s third runner in the 131-competitor field. Lyla McMillen led the Eagles, placing sixth in 19:34.4, while …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Debutant Christian Hamilton sails to glory in Bermuda Gold Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda Gold Cup debutant Christian Hamilton stunned World No 1 Chris Poole to lift the King Edward VII Trophy today.
After a week featuring more than 100 matches, the identity of the champion was sti…

News / Royal Gazette

Weather causes cruise ship to divert from Bermuda to Canada

October 18, 2026

A cruise ship is avoiding docking in Bermuda tomorrow because of reports of stormy weather.
The Vision of the Seas was expected to arrive at Dockyard but has now rerouted to Saint John, New Brunswick …

News / Royal Gazette

Police call for witnesses of Curving Avenue shooting

October 18, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses of the shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening, on Curving Avenue in Pembroke.
At last check, the 17-year-old male who was shot and injured remains in hospital.
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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Records 8,231 Pins At World Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda finished 31st on the combined men’s singles round-robin leaderboard at the International Bowling Federation [IBF] World Cup in Brunnthal, near Munich, Germany. The four-man squad accumulated 8,231 pins and 61 match points across 44 games at Max Munich Bowling. LeVinc Samuels completed Bermuda’s singles campaign on Saturday [October 17], finishing eighth in Group D, …

Business / Royal Gazette

Baron named head of Coinbase Bermuda

October 18, 2026

Jeffrey Baron has been appointed head of Coinbase Bermuda, the island operation of the global cryptocurrency exchange.
Mr Baron, a Bermudian, has served as chief operating officer of Coinbase Bermuda …

Bernews / Sport

Cody Robinson Scores In Thomas Victory

October 18, 2026

Bermudian Cody Robinson scored the winning goal, with fellow Bermudian T’syi Showers providing the assist, as Thomas College defeated Maine Maritime Academy 1-0 in North Atlantic Conference action in the U.S. After a goalless first half, Robinson broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, with Showers credited with the assist. It was Robinson’s fifth goal …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

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October 18, 2026

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Bernews / Business

Appleby Advises SageSure On Pillar Investment

October 18, 2026

Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to SageSure in relation to its investment in Pillar Capital Management, a Bermuda-based insurance-linked securities [ILS] fund manager with over US$4 billion in institutional assets under management. A spokesperson said, “The investment expands SageSure’s capabilities across the property catastrophe value chain and strengthening its ability to connect underwriting expertise with …

Bernews / Sport

Minister Welcomes Women’s Basketball Return

October 18, 2026

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell joined the Director of Sport and Recreation in recognising the relaunch of the Bermuda Basketball Association’s Women’s League. A government spokesperson said, “Minister Darrell congratulated the Association on re-establishing the league, welcoming the renewed opportunities for women and girls to participate, develop their skills …

Bernews / Sport

Elijah Daley Wins Three Events For Toronto

October 18, 2026

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley won three individual events as the University of Toronto defeated McMaster University in their season-opening dual meet at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool on Saturday [October 17]. The second-year Varsity Blues swimmer claimed victories in the men’s 100-metre individual medley, 150-metre butterfly and 50-metre breaststroke. Daley won the 100-metre individual medley …

Bernews / Sport

Corona League Becomes Carlsberg League

October 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Corona League has been renamed the Carlsberg League and will move its matches from Goose Gosling Field to Devonshire Recreation Club for the new season. The campaign kicks off on Friday [October 23], with league champions Inter BDA facing Corona League Cup winners YGSC in the Charity Cup. David Furtado, the Carlsberg League president, …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Shakir Smith stars as Paget beat Somerset

October 18, 2026

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Shakir Smith scored two goals of the highest quality to lead Paget to their first league victory of the season over newly promoted Somerset Trojans at Somerset Cricket …

Bernews / Sport

Jutorre Burgess’ Town Advance In FA Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda footballer Jutorre Burgess’s Harborough Town have reached the FA Cup First Round Proper after beating Spennymoor Town 3-1 at home yesterday [October 17]. The winger, who missed the second half of last season because of a knee injury, recently returned to action for the English non-league side. Burgess helped Harborough win the Pitching In …

Bernews / Sport

Hands & Gazzard Play Two More Matches

October 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard recorded two defeats as the NORCECA Under-23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour continued in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Saturday [October 17]. The pair completed their Pool D schedule against St. Kitts and Nevis before facing Costa Rica in the classification matches for ninth to 12th place. St. Kitts And …

Business / Royal Gazette

Powertranz and Mastercard simplify restaurant payments

October 18, 2026

Bermuda-headquartered Powertranz has partnered with Mastercard to provide a pay-at-the-table solution in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.
Mastercard is supporting the go-to-market rollout of a solut…

Bernews / Sport

Poole & Hamilton Advance To Gold Cup Finals

October 18, 2026

Finalists Chris Poole of the United States and Christian Hamilton of Great Britain advanced to the final of the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup after winning their respective semi-final matches. A spokesperson said, “A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole [USA] and …

Business / Royal Gazette

Cofounder of failed Bermudian reinsurer’s parent firm admits $500m fraud

October 18, 2026

Josh Wander, the cofounder of 777 Partners, admitted to fraud in connection with what federal prosecutors said was a scheme to bilk lenders and investors out of at least $500 million before the firm c…

Bernews / Business

Constellation Re First Bermuda Transaction

October 18, 2026

Constellation Re announced the successful completion of the inaugural reinsurance transaction for Constellation Re Bermuda, Ltd. [CRBL], its Bermuda-domiciled licensed reinsurer. A spokesperson said, “The strategic intercompany reinsurance transaction involves term and universal life insurance and disability income products. The transaction expands Constellation Re’s reinsurance capabilities and operational footprint in Bermuda. “Concurrent with the inaugural …

Bernews / Sport

Erica Hawley Places 17th At Beijing World Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermudian Erica Hawley finished 17th in the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Cup Beijing, completing the course in two hours, four minutes and one second. Hawley finished three minutes and 28 seconds behind China’s Xinyu Lin, who won in 2:00:33. Competing at Yanqi Lake, Hawley completed the 1.5-kilometre swim in 19:38 before recording …

Bernews / Business

AM Best Revises Sura Re’s Outlook To Positive

October 18, 2026

AM Best revised its outlook on Sura Re Ltd to positive from stable. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] of Sura Re …

Bernews / News

Sunday October 18th: “Good News” Spotlight

October 18, 2026

News that Jean Vickers was honoured as the first Bermudian woman to join the police service, Aon donated $15,000 to support school breakfasts, and Bermuda’s martial artists won medals in Argentina were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermuda was named the number one island in the Caribbean …