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Royal Gazette / Sport

Bad weather forces adjustment in Carifta triathlon schedule

October 23, 2026

Bad weather forecast for Sunday has prompted a change to the programme for the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championships at Clearwater Beach this weekend.
Bermuda athletes will b…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

RG Fantasy League: Chelsea attackers can provide boost

October 23, 2026

Premier League action continued last weekend, with Week 7 producing more fascinating stories and a few new faces stepping up into Fantasy contention.
Tottenham Hotspur were the final club to earn the…

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Business / Royal Gazette

No kidding: from goat farm to private-equity growth machine

October 23, 2026

Investing hundreds of millions of dollars of private-equity capital is not what you would expect a goat-farming business to do. However, Tucker’s Farm Corporation is not your typical farm.
Launched by…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Rapid PHP fix urged in Bermuda amid global cyberthreat

October 23, 2026

As two critical vulnerabilities prompt companies worldwide to scramble to patch them, cybersecurity experts are urging Bermuda organisations to check whether their websites and online systems use the …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Actuarial consulting firm establishes island presence

October 23, 2026

Actuarial consulting firm Valani Global has established a Bermuda presence as it looks to expand its work with the island’s insurance and reinsurance sector.
The company lists an office at 22 Queen St…

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News / Royal Gazette

Public school students floundering below reading level

October 23, 2026

More than half of students in the public school system scored below the international benchmark in a standardised reading test between 2020 and 2023.
As a result of a public access to information requ…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Cayman issues eight new Q3 insurance licences

October 23, 2026

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issued eight new international insurance licenses in the third quarter of the year.
From July to September, Cima issued one Class B(i) and seven Class B(iii) lice…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Blanchet fires 62 to lead crowded Butterfield Bermuda Championship pack at Port Royal

October 23, 2026

American handles coastal gusts to grab opening-day edge at Port Royal American Chandler Blanchet produced a scintillating nine-under-par 62 to seize the clubhouse lead on a rain-swept opening day of…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Smith and Jones satisfied as records broken at Port Royal

October 22, 2026

Bermuda’s Camiko Smith and Nick Jones produced respectable performances on the opening day of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as records were broken at Port Royal on Thursday.
Smith finished his …

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News / Royal Gazette

Cars collide in Southampton

October 22, 2026

Police have been attending a two car collision in Southampton tonight.
There are no reports of any serious injuries following the incident which occurred when two vehicles were in collision on South R…

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Bernews / Sport

Netball Bermuda League Season Opens Saturday

October 22, 2026

The Netball Bermuda League season begins Saturday at Bernard Park with 11 matches scheduled across five divisions. The Premier Division schedule features North Village Lady Rams against Storm Surge at 5:30 p.m., followed by Phoenix Flames against Phoenix Heat at 7 p.m. In the First Division, Bailey’s Bay will face Atlantic Aces at 5 p.m., …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Accountants’ confidence in economy declines

October 22, 2026

The Global Economic Conditions Survey from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Management Accountants has shown a small decline in confidence among accountants globally…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield falls 2.9% on BSX

October 22, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index fell 97.87 points, or 2.61 per cent, to end the day at 3,653.35 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield traded 200 shares with the price falling $1.70 (2.9 per cent) to…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Two cars in Southampton road crash

October 22, 2026

Police are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on South Road, near the junction of Harbourview Drive, Southampton, in the vicinity of the Southampton Princess entrance.…

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News / Royal Gazette

Residents urged: prepare the ‘write’ agreement before work starts

October 22, 2026

Residents were urged to seal a deal in writing before going ahead with business.
The Ministry of Home Affairs warned consumers and service providers to ensure expectations are mutually understood when…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Crown drops charges in gas explosion case

October 22, 2026

Robert Tota, an appliance technician had all charges against him dismissed today in the Supreme Court in connection to a 2022 explosion at Hilltop Court A man accused of manslaughter…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spectators enjoy Day One of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 22, 2026

Port Royal Golf Course was the place to be today, as the Butterfield Bermuda Championship teed off. Kendal Trott caught up with spectators who enjoyed world class golf … and…

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Bernews / Sport

Young Sailors To Compete In Uruguay

October 22, 2026

Six young sailors have travelled to Uruguay to represent Bermuda at the 2026 Optimist South American Championship. The team comprises Aaron Riker, Jesse Savage, Elaine Jones, Heath Meyers, Alfie Jansma and Rex Henagulph. The championship will take place in Punta del Este from October 25 to November 1, with the Bermudian sailors competing against entrants …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Meet the man who keeps the wheels turning

October 22, 2026

Port Royal Golf Course can only stay in tip-top condition if Bob Martyszczyk keeps all the machinery working Continuing our series now on key figures behind the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Innovation can strengthen healthcare delivery’

October 22, 2026

Health Minister underscores the value of collaboration, at healthcare conference The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, delivered opening remarks at Healthcare CIO Connect 2026, held from…

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Business / Royal Gazette

CG BritCay pays clients instead of healthcare providers

October 22, 2026

A subsidiary of Bermuda-based insurer Coralisle Group is in the news for accidentally sending payments to clients rather than their medical providers.
The Cayman Compass has reported that the error i…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Mosaic-backed research shines light on new economics of cyber-risk

October 22, 2026

Mosaic Insurance, the Bermudian-based global specialty insurance platform, and Mitre, a non-profit organisation that leads US federally funded research and development centres, have released a series …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Chubb launches new Bermuda life insurance entity

October 22, 2026

Chubb has launched Chubb Life Bermuda as part of its strategy to deepen capabilities and expand its offering for private wealth clients.
The new entity, through Chubb Tempest Life Reinsurance, now of…

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News / Royal Gazette

Trial abandoned in apartment explosion deaths

October 22, 2026

Proceedings against a man charged with two counts of manslaughter after an explosion at a Southampton apartment block four years ago have been abandoned.
The Crown formally entered a nolle prosequi at…

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News / Royal Gazette

Work starts on Southampton housing project for seniors

October 22, 2026

A contractor hired by the Government to undertake a housing development for seniors in Southampton said he is confident in the “technologically advanced” nature of the project design.
Mark Maloney, ex…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Corona League relaunches as Carlsberg League

October 22, 2026

The Bermuda Commercial League, formerly known as the Corona League, has announced its relaunch under new title sponsor Carlsberg, in partnership with Burrows Lightbourn.
In addition to the new sponso…

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The defense confirms today that

October 22, 2026

The defense confirms today that the Crown has formally entered a nolle prosequi in the matter of Mr. Robert Tota, abandoning the prosecution and concluding all proceedings against him.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

As Russia penalises European firms over Ukraine, US rivals largely spared

October 22, 2026

It was not in Moscow’s interest to take as tough a line on US firms as the Kremlin was adopting towards those from Europe International News via Reuters: Russia has…

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News / Royal Gazette

Students take the lead in Chatmore’s clubs programme

October 22, 2026

Students at Chatmore International School are doing more than signing up for clubs — they are creating them.
The Smith’s-based school has initiated a club programme that is entirely student-led coveri…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Stocks fall as Meta dents AI optimism; French bonds under fire

October 22, 2026

MSCI’s All-World index was set for its largest daily fall in two weeks, down 0.4%, as tech shares from Seoul and Tokyo to Amsterdam and Paris tumbled International News via…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Chef carves out a Hallowe’en tradition

October 22, 2026

Hallowe’en comes with a creative twist at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, as Chef Ernie Ogalesco brings his annual pumpkin carving display to life. This year’s fall-inspired showcase features intricate pumpkin designs,…

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News / Royal Gazette

Learning-needs school to reopen after October break

October 22, 2026

Sewer and drainage repairs at a public school for children with learning challenges have been completed and students will return on Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed.
Dame Marjorie Bean …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda’s National Robotics Team off to Atlanta

October 22, 2026

National robotics team travels to Atlanta for FIRST Tech Challenge opener Back row, left to right: Keeliah Caines, Ryan McLean, Ethan Getizo, Kale Simons. Front row, left to right: Keirsen…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BTA issues update on Art Month events

October 22, 2026

BTA celebrates over 100 experiences ahead of Masterworks closing party From art set to music to a 5K through Hamilton, there’s still more to experience this October Art Month is…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Opinion: Why Bermuda needs an Education Authority

October 22, 2026

Part one of a series by Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education When we talk about establishing an Education Authority, it is very easy for the conversation to become consumed by…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Insured nine-month catastrophe losses lowest since 2019

October 22, 2026

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $92 billion during the first nine months of 2026, 29 per cent below the 10-year average ($128 billion) and the lowest year-to-date insured loss…

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Bernews / Sport

Port Royal Golf Course Takes Center Stage

October 22, 2026

[Written by Kim Swan] The stage is set for an exciting week of golf at Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda’s world class public golf facility, playing host to the 8th PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Former Champions In The Field Players began arriving on the weekend and there are a host of corporate events, private …

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Bernews / Sport

Charles And Sampson Win Rugby Awards

October 22, 2026

Ethan Charles and Syesha Sampson have been recognised in Beyond Rugby Bermuda’s player awards. Charles received the Nathaniel Morgan Player of the Year and Everyday Leadership Award. Sampson won the Chelsea Almeida Player of the Year Award, Academic Achievement award and Girls’ MVP award. The Beyond Rugby Bermuda programme supports and inspires youngsters to reach …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Report calls for OT representation in the House of Lords

October 22, 2026

Overseas file image Conservative Friends of the Overseas Territories (CFOT) has launched a new policy paper, setting out 36 recommendations for a new era of partnership between the United Kingdom…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

School sport round-up: all the action from football tournament

October 22, 2026

Primary Schools Girl

Mount Saint Agnes Academy retained their Primary School Girls Seven-a-Side title with a commanding 4-0 win over Purvis Primary in the final.
Mirabella Sebastiao was the star …

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BOPP Launches Student Ocean Video Contest

October 22, 2026

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students aged 10 to 18 to enter a video contest highlighting the importance of protecting Bermuda’s ocean, with entries due by November 8. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students across Bermuda to enter a new video contest and speak up as …

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Bermuda, UK Officials Discuss Domestic Abuse

October 22, 2026

Government Ministers, public officers, local advocacy officials, and community organisations working to combat domestic abuse met earlier this week [Oct. 19] for a roundtable discussion as Bermuda marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK’s visiting Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Hon. Uma Kumaran, MP, attended the critical discussion along with …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Young sailors head to Uruguay

October 22, 2026

Bermuda squad ready for elite test at Optimist South American Championship A six-strong squad of Bermuda’s most promising young sailors has departed for Uruguay to represent the island at the…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dandy Town and X-Roads book Dudley Eve Trophy final showdown

October 22, 2026

Thompson scores first-half brace before Dandy Town down Paget 4-1 Dandy Town Hornets and X-Roads Warriors will contest the Dudley Eve Trophy final after securing emphatic semi-final victories in a…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Thrilling action in Bermuda ball hockey double-header

October 22, 2026

Teams share 22 goals during breathless night of action Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a breathless evening of attacking firepower as a 22-goal double-header delivered end-to-end drama across two pulsating Bermuda Ball Hockey encounters. A Jake Fenske hat-trick spearheaded a clinical showing from Spine & Sport in the opening clash, before […]

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda set for home CARIFTA triathlon title defence as dates confirmed

October 22, 2026

Olympic champion joins global president at updated Clearwater Beach races Bermuda is primed to defend its regional crown on home soil after the Bermuda Triathlon Association (BTA) confirmed updated dates…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda

October 22, 2026

Transmitted by biting midges and most commonly found in cattle, Shamonda has also been found in horses, alpaca, sheep and goats, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said International News via Reuters: France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, […]

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil jumps on escalating Middle East conflict

October 22, 2026

Brent crude futures climbed $3.06, or 2.81%, to $111.88 a barrel by 1104 GMT. They hit $112.55 a barrel earlier in the session, the highest since May 18 International News…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK stocks slip as banks drag; earnings in focus

October 22, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,699.33 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.9% International News via Reuters: London’s FTSE 100 slipped to its…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and disrupting US-Japan drills

October 22, 2026

At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi weakened slightly on Thursday but was still packing gusts of more than…

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