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Nahki Wells scored the decisive goal for Luton Town in a 2-1 win over Barnsley at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday.
Wells doubled his side’s lead four minutes before the break after Mads Juel Andersen had f…

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OBA’s Cannonier On Licence Renewal Change

October 20, 2026

“You don’t get to create a burden, remove it five years later and celebrate as though you’ve done the public a favour,” Shadow Minister of Transport Craig Cannonier said Mr Cannonier said, “Transport Minister Owen Darrell has proudly announced that motorists will no longer need a doctor’s certificate for most driver’s licence renewals, describing it …

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RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook

October 20, 2026

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is warning residents about a fraudulent Facebook advertisement falsely promoting a fuel giveaway in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS Fuel Giveaway offer in celebration of our 20th Anniversary. “This …

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BFA To Host Free Goalkeeping Workshop

October 20, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association will host a free Goalkeeping Workshop from November 4–8 at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, led by Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team Goalkeeping Coach John Moreira. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association announces its upcoming Goalkeeping Workshop, scheduled for November 4–8, 2026, at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence. …

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Nahki Wells Scores In Luton Win

October 20, 2026

Nahki Wells scored in Luton Town’s 2-1 win at home to Barnsley in Sky Bet League One today [October 20]. The Bermuda forward headed home in the 41st minute to make it 2-0. Wells has scored seven goals in 12 appearances this season Luton are thirteenth in the table with 14 points from ten matches. …

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Aon Donates $10,000 To College Foundation

October 20, 2026

Aon has announced a donation of $10,000 to Bermuda College Foundation in support of its ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities for Bermuda’s students. A spokesperson said, “The contribution will assist the Foundation in expanding and modernising Bermuda College’s resources and programmes, helping to ensure students are well prepared to meet the evolving needs of …

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BEDC To Host Cooperative Business Workshops

October 20, 2026

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part workshop series on October 28 and November 2 to help aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners understand cooperative business models. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part evening workshop series on cooperative business on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 and Monday, …

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OBA’s Vance Campbell On School Repairs

October 20, 2026

“Bermudians deserve a Government that plans ahead, responds to concerns and fixes problems before families are left dealing with the consequences,” Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Vance Campbell said. The OBA MP said, “Parents arrived at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy last week only to discover the school was closed because of drainage …

Bernews / Sport

Dylan Muso Finishes Second At The Melee

October 20, 2026

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso finished second at The Melee at Williamsburg National Golf Club in Virginia, ending one stroke behind the individual winner. Representing McDaniel College, Muso carded consecutive even-par rounds of 72 for a 36-hole total of 144. Salisbury University’s Ryan Henneman won the tournament with a one-under-par 143. Muso stood second after the …

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Festive window displays to earn prizes in Christmas competition

October 20, 2026

Hamilton’s shops are to battle it out this Christmas for the best-decorated windows.
Shop displays are set for a festive makeover as the city launches the latest Window Decorating Competition.
The ann…

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Opposition MP questions U-turn on medical tests

October 20, 2026

The Shadow Minister of Transport has called on the Government to detail revenues gained since the launch of medical certificates in the renewal of driver’s licences five years ago.
Craig Cannonier sai…

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Bank of England’s Greene says inflation risks are bigger than thought

October 20, 2026

Greene – part of a minority on the BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee that has voted for higher rates – said it was better to act as if the so-called second-round…

Business / Royal Gazette

Record investment income helps lift Chubb earnings

October 20, 2026

Chubb reported a slight rise in third-quarter net income as record investment income helped cushion the impact of catastrophe losses that more than doubled from a year earlier.
Net income rose 1.5 per…

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PORT ROYAL, BERMUDA

October 20, 2026

PORT ROYAL, BERMUDA — Excitement is building for the 8th annual Butterfield Bermuda Open, affiliated with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), as organizers prepare to welcome local and international golfers and fans to the world-renowned Port Royal Golf Course for four days of competition.

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RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is

October 20, 2026

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement FALSELY promoting a RUBiS FUEL GIVEAWAY offer in celebration of our 20th Anniversary.

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UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident

October 20, 2026

RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but American B-1 bombers were withdrawn shortly after five British men were arrested outside the military…

Bernews / Sport

Mia Fishel Scores Again For USA U23s

October 20, 2026

Mia Fishel scored her third goal in two matches as the United States Under-23 Women’s National Team defeated the Dominican Republic 6-2 at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia. While the talented footballer represents the United States, she has strong Bermuda connections through her Bermudian father Patrick Fishel. Fishel, …

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Summit aims to help entrepreneurs find funding

October 20, 2026

Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs, but an upcoming international summit in Bermuda aims to help bridge that gap. The Bermuda Democratizing Venture Global Summit,…

Business / Royal Gazette

James Winn named head of Bermuda office at Brit Re

October 20, 2026

Brit Re has a new Bermuda head of office, chief underwriting officer James Winn, who will oversee the continued growth of Brit Re, the Bermudian reinsurance platform of Brit Group Holdings Ltd.
Mr Win…

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield jumps $1 on BSX

October 20, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 57.57 points, or 1.56 per cent, to close at 3,751.22.
Butterfield traded 4,381 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, finishing at $58, up a $1, or 1.8 per cent, with a…

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Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family

October 20, 2026

Harry, 42, the king’s younger son, caused a huge rupture in the British royal family when he and his wife Meghan quit royal duties and moved to California in 2020…

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Fidelis names new Bermuda CEO and adds to island team

October 20, 2026

The Fidelis Partnership has announced a slew of new appointments and promotions in its Bermuda operations.
Greg Bowman has been appointed chief executive officer, Bermuda and will become a member of t…

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Joseph Cechini Competes At VA XC Showcase

October 20, 2026

Bermudian runner Joseph Cechini represented Mercersburg Academy at the 2026 VA XC Showcase at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Competing in the Small School Boys 5K division, Cechini finished 112th in a time of 18 minutes 39.5 seconds. The meet took place on October 17, with runners competing on the park’s Upper Course. Related …

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Report draws life-saving lessons from yacht rescues

October 20, 2026

Developed following reviews of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, the Cruising Club of America study examines how sailors can safely rescue fellow crews in distress at sea When a yacht…

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Bermuda bows out of Bowling World Cup after beating big teams

October 20, 2026

Bermuda team manager Steven Riley has praised the side’s performance after they narrowly missed out on reaching the last 16 at the International Bowling Federation World Cup in Munich, Germany.
In Ril…

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Repeat blackout hits Hamilton traffic lights

October 20, 2026

A series of traffic lights in the centre of Hamilton went dark for the second time this month.
Drivers were urged to use care in the affected areas, where technicians are working to restore service.
A…

Bernews / Sport

Danni Watson Helps West Virginia State Win 5–1

October 20, 2026

Bermudian footballer Danni Watson featured as West Virginia State University defeated West Virginia Wesleyan College 5–1 in Mountain East Conference [MEC] action. Watson played 37 minutes as a substitute in the home victory at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium. Rachel Okoro scored twice in the first half to give the Yellow Jackets a 2–0 lead. …

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Junior tennis players impress in Miami

October 20, 2026

Some of Bermuda’s talented junior tennis players, Lee Terceira, Trystan Thompson and Rylie Maybury, travelled to Miami, Florida, to compete in a qualifier for the US Play off Series Junior Orange Bowl…

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October 20, 2026

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Street survey: The role of sports in bolstering tourism

October 20, 2026

All eyes will be on Port Royal later this week as the island once again hosts the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.Television images will be beamed across the world, showcasing the island not only to golfers, but also to countless would-be visitors. So just how important are major international sporting events in terms of strengthening Bermuda’s overall […]

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Yuletide magic back on the stage at BMDS

October 20, 2026

“Slapstick comedy and memorable characters” combine onstage ahead of Christmas courtesy of the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society.
Traditional returns once more to the Daylesford Theatre in Hamilton…

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Bermuda College celebrates reaccreditation as enrolment rises

October 20, 2026

Bermuda College is celebrating after securing full reaccreditation – with no conditions – following a comprehensive independent review. The decision from the New England Commission of Higher Education means the…

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College Foundation announces $300k in scholarships

October 20, 2026

Front L to R: Pahn-ya Ratteray – Bermuda College Foundation Development Director; Kerry Judd – Bermuda College Foundation Executive Director; Deanae Miller – Bermuda College Financial Aid Officer; Nathan Agostinho…

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Workshop to explore how cooperative businesses operate

October 20, 2026

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) will host a two-part evening workshop series on cooperative business on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 and Monday, November 2nd, 2026. Both sessions run from…

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Opinion: Why does something have to break before Government acts?

October 20, 2026

Statement by Vance Campbell, Shadow Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure: Parents arrived at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy last week only to discover the school was closed because of…

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Historic pact aims to protect the Sargasso Sea

October 20, 2026

Minister of Overseas Territories here to sign a declaration that seeks to boost international support for vital marine eco system Moves to protect one of the world’s most extraordinary marine…

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Bermuda Gas finds ‘no evidence of a gas leak or defect’ in home explosion

October 20, 2026

A single occupant of the home on West Dale Lane, off Palm Valley in Southampton parish, was left with ‘critical’ injuries in last Wednesday’s incident A utility company says it…

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Search for missing air ambulance continues

October 20, 2026

Ships with underwater equipment have been deployed to the coastline off Massachusetts as the search continues for the wreckage of an air ambulance that went missing while travelling from Bermuda to Bo…

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Rubis warns of fake fuel giveaway

October 20, 2026

The public have been warned not to click on a social-media post that falsely promotes a Rubis fuel giveaway.
Rubis Energy Bermuda, which owns service stations around the island, said that the advertis…

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Roadworks affect traffic at airport

October 20, 2026

Temporary roadworks starting today will affect traffic and parking at LF Wade International Airport for a week.
Skyport said passenger pickups and drop-offs will take place in a designated area in the…

Business / Royal Gazette

Banyan Risk expands into US E&S casualty

October 20, 2026

Bermudian-headquartered Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty managing general agent, has announced the expansion of its casualty platform into the United States excess and surplus market.
The new E&S o…

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Students cash in with sponsors’ support and scholarships

October 20, 2026

Students have benefited to the tune of more than $300,000 to support their education thanks to payouts from the Bermuda College Foundation.
The $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance for 20…

Business / Royal Gazette

Insurers put outsourcing contracts under scrutiny

October 20, 2026

Tens of billions of dollars of insurance outsourcing is up for renegotiation, yet the vast majority of buyers are unhappy with existing contracts.
A mea Platform commissioned analysis has found that …

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Man accused of Southampton killing

October 20, 2026

A man accused of murder has been remanded into custody until December.
Tahva Virgil, 32, was charged with murdering Lindley Scott Jr when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court today.
Mr Virgil was not re…

Bernews / Sport

Na’im Zuill Scores In Bolton’s 2–2 Draw

October 20, 2026

Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill scored as Bolton Wanderers Under-18s drew 2–2 with Peterborough United in the U.K. Zuill opened the scoring in the 12th minute, meeting a ball at the edge of the penalty area following a corner and sending a first-time half-volley into the bottom-right corner. Daniel Ogboru doubled Bolton’s advantage during the first …

Bernews / Sport

Special Olympics Holds Bocce Event

October 20, 2026

Special Olympics Bermuda held a bocce tournament to support its bocce team’s participation in the Special Olympics Island Games in Jamaica next month. The tournament was held at the TN Tatem Tennis Court at the weekend. The Special Olympics Island Games will take place at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay from November 18 to …

Business / Royal Gazette

Matthew Harders joins Collas Crill’s Bermuda team

October 20, 2026

Matthew Harders will join Collas Crill’s Bermuda office at the end of November as counsel to support the growth of the firm’s insolvency and restructuring practice on the island.
Mr Harders, who moves…

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A 32-year-old Southampton man has

October 20, 2026

A 32-year-old Southampton man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Lindley Scott Jr. at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club on Thursday night.

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Westgate Correctional Facility is facing

October 20, 2026

Westgate Correctional Facility is facing renewed scrutiny, this time over allegations that foreign inmates serving sentences for drug-related offences are not receiving adequate medical attention despite reporting potentially serious health concerns.

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Brent hits five-month high as attacks on ships, Saudi sites fuel supply worries

October 20, 2026

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they launched several attacks on Saudi energy, airport and military targets, such as an Aramco site in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, Riyadh’s King Khalid…