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Sunday November 1st: “Good News” Spotlight

November 1, 2026

News that Saltus students earned international public-speaking honours, Shiona Turini styled Beyoncé for a new i-D publication, and Bermuda Police Service officers and staff donated $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Bermuda were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Sarai Hines led a community mural project with young people …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Rosewood golf event raises over $90k for cancer centre

November 1, 2026

Annual golf tournament supports Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre Rosewood Bermuda was thrilled to host the fifth annual Rosewood Cup, a two-day golf tournament and auction held October 9-11, 2026.…

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Photos: TBH Hamilton Halloween Trick Or Treat

October 31, 2026

Twenty‑one companies opened their doors to host Halloween activities for children and the wider community this year. The Fidelis Partnership Bermuda [TFB] CEO Greg Bowman told Bernews, “It’s wonderful to see this initiative continue to grow each year, with more organizations joining in to create a fun and welcoming experience for families during regular business …

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Video: Bermuda At Youth Olympics Ceremony

October 31, 2026

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games took place in Senegal today [October 31], with Bermuda represented at the Games by four athletes competing across three sports. Tatiana Sousa will compete in the javelin, Maggie Mewett and Noah Maranzana will represent Bermuda in swimming, and Gianluca Bortoli will compete in triathlon. Mewett and …

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Oct 2026: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

October 31, 2026

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the tranquility at the beach, solitude at Mary Prince …

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Bernews / Sport

SWD Milai Perott Keeps Clean Sheet In Draw

October 31, 2026

Bermuda national team goalkeeper Milai Perott kept a clean sheet in Corby Town’s goalless draw at home to Shepshed Dynamo in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands today [October 31]. Perott previously played for Notts County’s B team and under-18 side. Corby are twentieth in the league table. Related Stories Daizhari Tucker’s Raiders Earn …

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Bernews / Sport

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Finish Season

October 31, 2026

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were beaten 5-4 on penalties away to Charleston Battery in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals of the USL Championship yesterday [October 30]. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with Charleston scoring a late equaliser before winning the penalty shoot-out. Rhode Island finished seventh in the Eastern Conference regular-season standings. Head coach …

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TNN NEWS FRIENDLY REMINDER Tonight,

October 31, 2026

TNN NEWS FRIENDLY REMINDER

Tonight, Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the clock reaches 2:00 a.m., turn your clocks BACK one hour to 1:00 a.m.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK PM Burnham says he is ‘open’ to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations

October 31, 2026

Writing in the Guardian newspaper, Burnham said Britain was “offering a structured dialogue with those affected by the transatlantic slave trade”, in which at least 12.5 million Africans were abducted…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US campaign for control of Congress enters final weekend

October 31, 2026

As the campaign for control of the US Congress reached its final weekend, the Trump administration stepped up its legal intervention in the Alaska Senate race while the number of…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Japanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage

October 31, 2026

The 90-year-old travelled to the coastal town of Santa Susanna to compete against rivals decades his junior in the masters category for athletes aged 50 and older in a competition…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike

October 31, 2026

Grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base called a 24-hour general strike, with protests planned in more than 40 cities People protest during a nationwide strike, in Milan, Italy, October 30,…

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ESC Opens ‘The Art of Framing’ Exhibition

October 31, 2026

ESC has opened its first art show, The Art of Framing, a special exhibition in its upstairs showroom and gallery space at 4 Mill Creek Road. A spokesperson said, “ESC has opened its first art show, The Art of Framing, a special exhibition in its upstairs showroom and gallery space at 4 Mill Creek Road. …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials

October 31, 2026

The ruling comes days before next week’s US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, where Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in the ⁠House of Representatives and Senate First…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Stocks fall on AI cash burn worries while bonds rally with oil

October 31, 2026

Shares in Google parent Alphabet lost another 1.4%, having slid 12.6% on Thursday, after it reported that massive AI spending turned the company’s cash flow negative A trader works on…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East

October 31, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged fellow G20 foreign ministers on Friday to work together for greater geopolitical stability and economic prosperity, warning that a series of crises posed…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies

October 31, 2026

The protests follow a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this year. In Serbia, student-led activism helped unseat the country’s long-time leader at the ballot box, while protests in…

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Around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday,

October 31, 2026

Around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, 31st October 2026, police received a report of a disturbance on Hook ‘N’ Ladder Lane, outside Zen Lounge in Sandys.

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Bermuda U15s Win Tier D Finals At World Cup

October 31, 2026

Bermuda’s under-15 national football team concluded their FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign with a 2–0 victory over Jordan in Azerbaijan. Adam Barritt opened the scoring in the second minute before De’Ari Trott doubled Bermuda’s advantage two minutes later on Pitch 10A at the Hovsan Competition Complex. The two early goals proved decisive as Bermuda kept a …

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TCD Updates Public On E-Bike Testing

October 31, 2026

The Transport Control Department has examined 195 bicycles during five Saturday sessions and “several of the bicycles examined did not meet the threshold specifications for either auxiliary or motorcycles.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] has examined 195 bicycles over five Saturday sessions. 22 were classified as auxiliary cycles and a further …

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News / Royal Gazette

Residents warned of fraudsters posing as bank agents

October 31, 2026

Residents and business were urged to be cautious about scammers pretending to be bank agents so that they may gain access to accounts.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said fraudsters have been repo…

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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Teams To Compete In Key West

October 31, 2026

Team Bermuda and Nuff Said are listed to compete in the Super Stock class at the 2026 Key West World Championship in Florida, with the event running from November 1 to 8. The published entry list names David Selley as driver and Steven Bridges as throttleman aboard S-25 Team Bermuda, while Luis Martins and Nick …

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Bernews / Business

Everest Agrees To Sell Chile Business To AIG

October 31, 2026

Everest Group Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Chile S.A. to American International Group, Inc. A spokesperson said, “The agreement represents the final planned divestiture of Everest’s Latin American insurance operations as part of its strategic exit from commercial retail insurance. Everest also announced the completion of its …

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Bernews / Sport

Godwin Wins Moongate Tour Round At Mid Ocean

October 31, 2026

James Godwin won the latest round of the 2026 Moongate Tour at Mid Ocean Club, shooting a two-over-par 73. Godwin’s round included three birdies, 11 pars, three bogeys and one double-bogey. Jones recorded an eagle and two birdies but also had seven bogeys. Leseur finished with two birdies, 13 pars and two double-bogeys, along with …

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Bernews / Sport

Mewett & Bortoli Named Bermuda Flag Bearers

October 31, 2026

The Bermuda Olympic Association has announced that Maggie Mewett and Gianluca Bortoli will serve as Team Bermuda’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, which is set to get underway today. A spokesperson said, “A proud moment for Team Bermuda. Maggie Mewett and Gianluca Bortoli have been named Team …

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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Sailors Continue Racing In Uruguay

October 31, 2026

Bermuda’s six young sailors continued competing at the Optimist South American Championship in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on Friday [October 30], as the event entered its Final Series. The team raced across the Gold, Silver and Bronze fleets, with two further races bringing the championship total to six. Heath Meyers remained Bermuda’s highest-placed sailor in …

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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda To Compete In 2026 SSL Gold Cup

October 31, 2026

Bermuda will compete among 40 national teams in the 2026 SSL Gold Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro, with the Pan-American qualifiers taking place from November 12 to 15. A spokesperson said, “40 national teams, the 2016 Olympics sailing area, a host of Olympic medallists competing, and the home nation team led by the legendary …

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Sandys Secondary School Celebrate 99th Year

October 31, 2026

Sandys Secondary School celebrated its 99th anniversary with a Founders’ Day presentation honouring its history, recognising its community and looking ahead to its centennial in 2027. A spokesperson said, “Sandys Secondary School celebrated 99 years of education, leadership and community with a Founders’ Day presentation honouring its past and looking ahead to its centennial in …

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Police: Ignore Requests To Install AnyDesk

October 31, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service is urging the public to “ignore requests from fake bank agents, via persuasive calls or messages, to download and install AnyDesk remote desktop software on their devices.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging residents and businesses to ignore requests from fake bank agents, via persuasive calls or …

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Bernews / Business

Rosewood Cup Raises Over $91,000 For BCHC

October 31, 2026

Rosewood Bermuda raised more than $91,000 for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre through its fifth annual Rosewood Cup golf tournament and charity auction. A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda was thrilled to host the fifth annual Rosewood Cup, a two-day golf tournament and auction held October 9-11, 2026. This year’s tournament supported Bermuda Cancer and …

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Bernews / Business

Carey Olsen Advises On Gulf Keystone Deal

October 31, 2026

Carey Olsen has advised Gulf Keystone Petroleum on the Bermuda law aspects of its proposed combination with ShaMaran Petroleum, which will “create a leading independent oil producer focused on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Federal Iraq.” A spokesperson said, “The transaction will be implemented by way of a statutory merger under Bermuda law, with …

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Bernews / Business

Arch Insurance Agrees To Acquire Premier Dealer

October 31, 2026

Arch Insurance North America has entered into an agreement to acquire Premier Dealer Holding Corp., and its subsidiaries including Premier Dealer Services [PDS], a Dublin, Ohio-based provider of automotive Finance and Insurance [F&I] products and services. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition, upon completion, will build on a long-standing relationship between Arch Insurance and PDS, combining …

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Bernews / Business

RiverStone Completes Transactions With QBE

October 31, 2026

RiverStone International announced the completion of a number of loss portfolio transfer [LPT] reinsurance transactions with QBE Insurance Group, representing approximately US$1.6 billion of reserves. A spokesperson said, “First announced on 14 August 2026, the transactions cover North American Middle Market and Workers’ Compensation portfolios and European liability books. Their completion demonstrates RiverStone’s ability to …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New scheme aims to strengthen public confidence in garages

October 31, 2026

The Transport Control Department (TCD) is preparing to introduce a Garage Compliance Programme as part of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing efforts to modernise regulatory processes, strengthen oversight and improve…

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Bernews / Sport

Football: Somerset Trojans & North Village Draw

October 31, 2026

Somerset Trojans and North Village Rams played to a 1-1 draw at Bernard Park. Justin Donawa scored a second-half goal for Somerset Trojans to earn the point after Jai Bean had given North Village Rams an early lead in the eighth minute by intercepting a backpass. North Village held the 1-0 advantage into halftime, but …

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Police Investigating Incident In Sandys

October 31, 2026

Police are investigating a “disturbance” in Sandys where “reports suggested that a firearm had been brandished.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, 31st October 2026, police received a report of a disturbance on Hook ‘N’ Ladder Lane, outside Zen Lounge in Sandys. “Initial reports suggested that a firearm had been brandished. Upon …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

St Mary’s to host service of remembrance and consolation

October 31, 2026

St. Mary’s Church, Warwick will host an All Souls’ Day: Service of Consolation and Remembrance on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:00 pm. It will honour loved ones from the…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Police investigate firearms incident in Sandys

October 31, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service is examining a scene outside Zen Lounge in Sandys after reports a firearm was brandished The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a firearms incident on Hook…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Opinion: Public deserves an explanation about Dockyard bus service

October 31, 2026

Statement by Craig Cannonier, Shadow Minister of Transport “The recent concerns raised about inadequate Sunday and public holiday bus services to Dockyard highlight a genuine problem for people who depend…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Yen set for third straight daily gain against dollar after BOJ holds rates

October 31, 2026

The BOJ left its main rate at 1.25% in a widely anticipated move, but stressed that its policy has entered a new, more hawkish phase open to raising rates once…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

King Charles’ sorrow over slavery faces test as reparations movement gains ground

October 31, 2026

That balancing act is likely to be tested at next week’s Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, where Caribbean leaders who back a reparations campaign through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Thousands gather in Paris suburb in tribute to victims of shooting

October 31, 2026

The attack in Trappes, a southwestern Paris suburb, last Friday, which left one dead and seven wounded, has unleashed a bitter debate over racism in French politics and the media…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Poland’s Sikorski calls for rapid ceasefire in Black Sea to allow food shipments

October 31, 2026

Sikorski, invited to attend the meeting by the US host nation, said that Ukraine must be included in any effort to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its fifth…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Donawa rescues a point for ten-man Trojans in heated affair

October 31, 2026

North Village 1 Somerset Trojans 1

North Village coach Cal “Patches” Dill lashed out at the officiating after his team was held to a draw against ten-man Somerset Trojans in a heated and physical…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Team Bermuda and Nuff Said ready for Key West World Championship challenge

October 31, 2026

Team Bermuda and Nuff Said departed for the 45th Key West Championships in Florida this week in high spirits.
And rightly so, as the pair find themselves among the contenders in their class having fin…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Dementia Bermuda big winners of junior Hallowe’en tournament

October 31, 2026

Bermuda’s junior golfers had an absolute blast as they competed in a Hallowe’en Ryder Cup-style golf tournament to raise funds for a charitable cause at Turtle Hill Golf Club last week.
Fifty youngste…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Leseur fires his way into the history books at Mid Ocean Club

October 31, 2026

Kenny Leseur made history after becoming the first back-to-back Moongate Tour champion at Mid Ocean Club yesterday.
The defending champion had his work cut out trailing Order of Merit leader Adam Perr…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Night fishing can offer plenty of scares

October 31, 2026

Trick or treat. That, in a nutshell, is what night fishing on or around the Banks can be. It can indeed be scary as there are some denizens that are best left unseen and really best left alone.
To sta…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Do yourself a favour and stop upgrading

October 31, 2026

Think about the last time you were prompted to upgrade something in your life. I’m not talking about the teenager at the concession stand asking if you want to upgrade to a large popcorn. I’m talking…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Police investigate suspected firearm incident

October 31, 2026

Police are investigating a suspected firearm incident outside Zen Lounge on Hook ‘N’ Ladder Lane in Sandys early Saturday morning. According to the Bermuda Police Service, officers responded to reports…

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