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Somersfield Academy has provided financial support to four students who demonstrated academic excellence and the potential to contribute to global issues on the island.
A statement said Dezirae Darrel…

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BNV Audio: Joseph Marable On Leaving OBA

October 29, 2026

“The circumstances surrounding the removal of Robert King from the party leadership were particularly troubling to me,” Joseph Marable said, adding that “his removal following his election by party members raised serious questions in my mind about the value placed on democratic voice of membership.” Mr Marable, a former OBA candidate and deputy chairperson, made …

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Sean Duffy Joins KPMG Bermuda As Partner

October 29, 2026

KPMG in Bermuda has appointed Sean Duffy as a Partner in its Tax practice, succeeding Jay Payne, who is retiring after more than 30 years in the tax profession. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda is pleased to announce that Sean Duffy has joined the firm as a Partner in its Tax practice. “Sean joins …

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OBA: ‘Disappointing’ Minister Was Not Present

October 29, 2026

It was “disappointing” the Minister was “not present to accept the replica of the Bermudian High Seas Legacy Declaration,” OBA MP Vance Campbell said, adding that when an event such as this “cannot attract the presence of the responsible Minister or even a substitute representative, the public is entitled to question whether the Government’s stated …

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Shiona Turini Styles Beyoncé For i-D Cover

October 29, 2026

Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini has styled Beyoncé for a new i-D publication, marking the superstar’s return to the magazine 20 years after her last cover. The special edition coincides with the UK expansion of Beyoncé’s haircare brand, Cécred, and features an interview with the singer and her mother, Tina Knowles. Announcing the project on Instagram, …

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Motorists advised of traffic measures for road race

October 29, 2026

Members of the public were advised that there will be traffic measures in place during an upcoming road race.
The InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will take place on Sunday from 8am to 9.30am.
A spokeswo…

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Bermudian sailors steer Eckerd to second-place finish

October 29, 2026

Eckerd College overhauls nine-point deficit to secure runner-up silverware in 17-team fleet Bermudian sailors PJ Rodrigues and Jordan Vieira played pivotal roles as Eckerd College staged a dramatic final-day surge…

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Tennis: Mallory defeated in three-set thriller

October 29, 2026

Local favourite falls to American Carel Ngounoue at Joell Stadium to end Bermuda’s singles hopes Local favourite Trey Mallory suffered an agonising three-set defeat on day two of the ITF…

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U15s bounce back in style

October 29, 2026

Under-15s bounce back from heavy Tajikistan defeat with clinical six-goal display in Baku Bermuda’s Under-15 national team produced a stunning response to adversity at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spanish train crash death toll rises to 69 as rescuers search for victims

October 29, 2026

Regional leader Emiliano Garcia-Page said the death toll had risen to 69 people and that human remains had been found during overnight rescue efforts Cranes at the site of the…

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European bonds and stocks hold gains; ECB meeting in focus as Lagarde confirms early exit

October 29, 2026

Europe’s STOXX 600 was up 0.5% despite a 1% slide in Nasdaq futures and some erratic trading in Asia after Alphabet’s hefty cash burn looked set to wipe nearly $400…

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London’s FTSE 100 rises as Shell boosts energy stocks

October 29, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to 10,782.19 points by 1004 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 also climbed 0.3% A worker walks near an LSEG (London Stock Exchange…

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Oil falls as diplomacy hopes outweigh Middle East escalation fears

October 29, 2026

Brent crude futures declined $1.27, or 1.1%, to $114.05 a barrel by 0922 GMT International News via Reuters: Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring gains made a day earlier, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply disruptions from escalating regional conflict. Brent crude futures declined $1.27, or […]

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Four Youth Leaders Complete Human Rights Visit

October 29, 2026

Four young people – Zarah Siddiqi, Zayne Sinclair, Gabriel Smith and Christopher Jackson – completed a week-long educational visit to Geneva, Switzerland, to strengthen their human rights advocacy skills and experience international insights. A spokesperson said, “Four young Bermudian community leaders have completed an educational visit to Geneva organised by the Human Rights Education Network [HuRen], bringing …

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Filipinos In Bermuda To Hold Prayer Vigil

October 29, 2026

The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda [AFB] is inviting the Filipino community and the wider public to join a Community Prayer Vigil on November 1 to remember those who have recently passed away and offer prayers and support to their grieving families. The vigil follows the deaths of two members of Bermuda’s Filipino community in …

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Column: Hayward On Affordable Housing & More

October 29, 2026

[Opinion column written by Minister Jason Hayward] In the first article of this series, I reinforced the commitment to producing a National Social Development Strategy centred on empowerment, inclusion and social mobility. As a Government, our approach to governance should always be one that puts the people first. As a society, we do well at …

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Column: Robinson On Housing Legislation & More

October 29, 2026

[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] The Minister of Home Affairs has gone silent on the progress of modernising the Landlord Tenant Act 1974. Housing remains a crisis in Bermuda and one of the ways we can address it, is by encouraging landlords to re-list the property they have withdrawn from the rental market. …

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Column: Minister Rabain On Education Part 3

October 29, 2026

[Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] Part 3 – Does the Minister Hand Pick the Education Authority Board? One of the questions being asked about the Education Authority is whether the Minister will be able to hand-pick its Board. It is a fair question. The legislation says that members are appointed by the …

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AXIS Capital Reports 3rd Quarter Net Income

October 29, 2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Commenting on the third quarter 2026 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS Capital said: “This was a strong quarter for AXIS, as our team leaned into attractive underwriting opportunities while practicing disciplined cycle management in a transitioning …

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Enstar Adverse Development Cover Agreement

October 29, 2026

Enstar Group Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited, has “entered into an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group.” A spokesperson said, “The agreement covers Markel’s run-off global reinsurance portfolio and certain discontinued lines within its insurance operations for underwriting years 2025 and prior. …

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Lockton Re Appoint Jeremy England Lee

October 29, 2026

Lockton Re has appointed industry veteran Jeremy England Lee as Chairman of Lockton Re Bermuda and said “we appreciate the opportunity that persists in Bermuda and we are committed to ensuring that we have the right leadership and team to support the multi-faceted opportunity on the Island.” A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re, the reinsurance business …

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Football: Bermuda U15 Team Defeat Macau 6-1

October 29, 2026

Bermuda’s Under-15 national football team returned to winning ways with an impressive 6-1 victory over Macau at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday [October 28]. The young Gombey Warriors produced a strong attacking performance, with Adam Barritt scoring twice and Legend Robinson, Chaz Edmead, Stephen Astwood and Vashon Martin …

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Mallory Falls In Three Sets At ITF Tournament

October 29, 2026

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory suffered a three-set defeat to American Carel Ngounoue in the opening round of the ITF M15 Pembroke tournament at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium on Wednesday [Oct 28]. Playing on home soil, Mallory made an impressive start, winning the opening set 6-1 before Ngounoue fought back to claim the next …

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Bermudian Trio’s Westtown Win FSL Title

October 29, 2026

Westtown School, whose male varsity soccer squad includes Bermudians Malik Paynter, Amori Simons and Amir Weller, won the Friends Schools League title with a 2-0 victory over Shipley School in Pennsylvania. The championship match was played at Oak Lane Turf Field Holloway Field, where Westtown secured their second successive clean sheet in the league playoffs. …

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Fred ‘Pinks’ Lewis (1952-2026): Small in stature, great in ability

October 29, 2026

Bermuda football is mourning the death of another one its greatest ambassadors.
Young Men’s Social Club, PHC, Philadelphia Atoms and Bermuda forward Fred “Pinks” Lewis passed away on his 74th birthday…

Business / Royal Gazette

Moongate medevac costs soar

October 29, 2026

Costs for medevac or air ambulance service to a US city has skyrocketed by more than 60 per cent, catching a local service provider off guard. And the Moongate Group, which offers a variety of service…

Business / Royal Gazette

Arch sees ‘no near-term impact’ on mortgage business from Trump order

October 29, 2026

As one of the largest private-sector insurers of mortgages in the United States, Arch Capital is the crosshairs of an executive order by US president Donald Trump that seeks to cut costs for homeowner…

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield says CIBC acquisition on track

October 29, 2026

Butterfield Bank said its acquisition of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Caribbean is on course to close in the first half of 2027, with the Bermudian-based bank stressing that the $1.8 billion dea…

Business / Royal Gazette

WalletConnect Pay digital payments come to Bermuda

October 29, 2026

WalletConnect, a global connectivity network for wallets, banks, fintechs, financial institutions and DeFi, has expanded support for the Stellar network and a partnership with Penrose Partners to brin…

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‘Safeguards will be in place for election of Education Authority’s Board’

October 29, 2026

Statement by Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education: Part 3 – Does the Minister Hand Pick the Education Authority Board? One of the questions being asked about the Education Authority is…

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Departing Marable hints at more ructions within OBA

October 29, 2026

A former deputy chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance has revealed his serious concerns about the party as he elaborated on his reasons for departure in a stinging resignation letter.
Joseph Marable, w…

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Disgraced lawyer sues Government for $5m

October 29, 2026

A lawyer convicted of stealing $483,000 from clients is suing the Government for $5 million.
Tyrone Quinn sought constitutional damages, as well as costs and other relief, in a civil suit filed this m…

Bernews / Business

Arch Capital Reports 2026 3rd Quarter Results

October 29, 2026

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2026 third quarter results, saying “we delivered a strong quarter, driven by solid underwriting performance across our three segments and continued strength from our investment portfolio.” A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. announces its 2026 third quarter results. The results included: “Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.0 …

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 28 2026

October 29, 2026

October 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. 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 day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 27 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 26 …

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Minister Darrell Attends Netball Bermuda Event

October 29, 2026

Netball Bermuda opened its season at Bernard Park with a ceremony celebrating participation, teamwork and the development of women’s and girls’ netball across all age groups. A Government spokesperson said, “Netball Bermuda welcomed players of all ages, from young girls to adult women, at its season opening ceremony at Bernard Park. “The Hon. Owen Darrell, …

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OBA’s Cannonier On Sunday Bus Schedule

October 28, 2026

“The recent concerns raised about inadequate Sunday and public holiday bus services to Dockyard highlight a genuine problem for people who depend on public transportation to get to work,” Shadow Minister of Transport Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “The Ministry of Transport has indicated that ridership and operational assessments do not justify additional services. …

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ReWiRe Conference To Welcome 250 Attendees

October 28, 2026

More than 250 attendees are set to join ReWiRe, the inaugural flagship conference from Women in Reinsurance Bermuda [WiRe], on Thursday 29 October 2026, at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “Under the theme Reconnect. Reimagine. Rise., the one-day event will bring together women from across Bermuda’s reinsurance market, from early-career …

News / Royal Gazette

MP seeks answers on bus service to Dockyard

October 28, 2026

The Shadow Minister of Transport is seeking answers from the Government over the bus service to Dockyard on holidays and weekends.
Craig Cannonier said recent concerns expressed by a resident “highlig…

News / Royal Gazette

Share the scares at a family party for Hallowe’en in BUEI

October 28, 2026

A Hallowe’en party with a difference is being staged for all the family this weekend.
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is the scene for costumes, surprises and family fun galore including …

Bernews / Sport

Jaaziah Astwood Helps Academy Win Title

October 28, 2026

Bermudian under-15 footballer Jaaziah Astwood helped his Combine Academy win the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice championship in an 8-1 victory over Riverside Christian Academy last weekend. The forward created a goal for his team. The Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice is a non-profit organisation that provides competitive athletic opportunities for non-traditional …

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TCD To Launch Garage Compliance Programme

October 28, 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 compliance standards across the island.” A Government spokesperson said, “The programme, which is expected to launch in November 2026, will support the implementation of the …

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Somersfield Highlights Four Equity Scholars

October 28, 2026

Somersfield Academy students Dezirae Darrell, Keniae Burgess, Kritik Rangta and Aniah Tucker are this year’s Equity & Merit Scholars. A spokesperson said, “Four Somersfield Academy students are showing what it means to be socially conscious, independent thinkers, from standing up for human rights and supporting younger students to pushing past personal challenges and discovering new …

News / Royal Gazette

Several court services to briefly close on Friday

October 28, 2026

Several areas within the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building are to close for two hours on Friday.
The Supreme Court advised that the cashiers’ desks on the second floor of the Court Street building, as w…

Bernews / Sport

Video: Greyson Sigg Ties Mid Ocean Club Record

October 28, 2026

PGA Tour professional Greyson Sigg tied the 25-year course record at Mid Ocean Club with a 9-under-par 62 during a visit to Bermuda ahead of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. A spokesperson said, “PGA Tour professional Greyson Sigg tied the course record at Mid Ocean Club on Wednesday, October 21, with a 9-under-par round of 62. …

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Elan Daley Wins Four Events At Toronto Meet

October 28, 2026

Bermudian swimmer Elan Daley won four events at the 2026 Downtown Sprint Meet, held at the University of Toronto in Canada. Daley won the 50m butterfly in 27.07 seconds and the 100m butterfly in 59.38 seconds. She also claimed victories in both freestyle sprints, finishing the 50m freestyle in 25.33 seconds and the 100m freestyle …

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Malachi Henry Signs For Borrowash

October 28, 2026

Bermudian footballer Malachi Henry has signed for Borrowash Victoria. The defender made his debut in a 2-1 defeat away to Worksop Town Reserves in the Abacus Lighting Floodlit Cup last week. Henry, who has previously played for English non-league sides Binfield and Ash United, said he was grateful for the opportunity. “I hope to progress …

Bernews / Sport

Scott Barnes Set For Rok Vegas Race

October 28, 2026

Karting driver Scott Barnes will return to international competition at ROK Vegas at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this weekend. More than 300 entries from around the world are expected across 12 categories at the ninth edition of the event. ROK Vegas is the season-ending event for ROK Cup USA, with Barnes …

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Dias & Tulane Place Third In Connecticut

October 28, 2026

Bermudian sailor Sophia Dias helped Tulane University finish third at the Yale Women’s Fleet Race in Connecticut on October 24 and 25. The Green Wave finished with 146 points across two divisions, placing third among 17 teams after 13 races in each division. Tulane recorded 15 top-five finishes, including four race victories. Dias skippered Tulane’s …

Business / Royal Gazette

SFL adds $365m in new vessels and charter deals

October 28, 2026

SFL Corporation has agreed to acquire two new container vessels and a large ammonia carrier in deals worth about $365 million.
The Bermudian-headquartered company said the vessels are due for delivery…

Bernews / News

Saltus Students Excel In Public Speaking

October 28, 2026

Saltus Grammar School students earned top team honours at an international public speaking competition in Canada, with Jordan Williams named the top individual speaker. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School students delivered an outstanding performance at the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], held at MacLachlan College in Oakville, Ontario, from Thursday, 15th October …