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The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Video: Gombey Festival …

[Updating] The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for Gulfstream aircraft with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early this morning [Oct 3]. They tweeted, “USCG is searching for a Gulfstream aircraft with 6 persons on board. FAANews reported losing contact w/the aircraft …

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for Gulfstream aircraft that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early this morning [Oct 3]. They tweeted, “USCG is searching for a Gulfstream aircraft with 6 persons on board. FAANews reported losing contact w/the aircraft early Saturday morning. USCG air …

The Government is conducting a consultation on a proposed competition framework, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, explaining that some of the measures under consideration include prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant market position, and requiring certain mergers and acquisitions in essential sectors to get approval. Speaking in the House of Assembly on …

Parishioners, community members and guests gathered at Cambridge Beaches last night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The banquet marked the church’s contributions to Bermuda’s spiritual, cultural and social life since its founding in 1626, while recognising its continued service to the community. The anniversary celebrations include a visit to Bermuda …

The Luscar Place project on Pitts Bay Road achieved a “key construction milestone with the successful installation of the final structural steel element and celebrated its official topping-out of the building.” Andrew Green said, “The completion of the final structural steel element marks an important achievement for the team. This progress reflects our shared commitment to …

The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has recognised five public authorities for their achievements in promoting transparency, public access to information and digital stewardship at the Information Commissioner’s Awards 2026, marking the conclusion of Bermuda Right to Know Day observations. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Information Commissioner, Jason Outerbridge formally announces the recipients of the Information …

“The preliminary analysis projects a budget surplus of $169.6 million for 2025/26,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Premier said, “I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with an update on the Government’s preliminary financial performance for …

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain tabled the Education Authority Act 2026 [PDF here] in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2]. The Minister said, “This tabling is a milestone that has been almost two decades in the making. It marks the delivery of a commitment made to the people of Bermuda, a commitment shaped by …

The Government’s Balcony Solar Pilot Programme will test compact units that supply electricity for use within the participating home, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, adding that the concept is to make “renewable energy accessible to more Bermudians, including renters, seniors and residents in apartment-style housing.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct …

The Customs Department advised the public that the new Customs Traveller Declaration [Customs Form 98 [3/26] is now in effect, as of October 1st, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The revised Form 98 updates Bermuda’s customs declaration process for persons arriving in and departing from Bermuda and introduces enhanced requirements for the declaration of certain …

“Do not allow this leadership contest to turn the PLP against ourselves,” Minister Jason Hayward said, adding that “our shared purpose is bigger than this election.” Minister Hayward said, “Good day PLP members, I’ve seen the media headlines describing Curtis and me as ‘rivals.’ I want to say make it abundantly clear that we are …

“Once again, I implore the Minister to consider having a referendum,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson in reference to the possibility of Bermuda joining CARICOM as a full member. Mr Robinson, who is the Shadow Minister of Home Affairs, said, “I invite the Government to clarify its current position on a referendum for full membership of …

“I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government’s Economic Investment Residential Certificate Programme, commonly referred to as the EIRC Programme, and the implementation of the Economic Investment Residential Certificate Policy 2026,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Minister said, “The …

Government is starting an “exploratory process into the potential development of a digital identity framework for Bermuda,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Minister said,  ”I wish to make it clear that the Government has not made any decision to implement a digital identity …

Archbishop Philip Wright has travelled to Bermuda to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Mary’s Church. The Most Rev Wright, who is the Bishop of Belize, was elected Archbishop and primate of the Church of the Province of the West Indies last year. He arrived on the island with his wife, Mrs Carla Suite Wright, …