October is Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Ministry of Health is encouraging women across Bermuda to prioritise their breast health, stay informed, and support one another in early detection and care.
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Nearly 1,000 children were abused at three Massachusetts dioceses, state probe finds
The report provided what Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell called the first full public accounting of the abuse and institutional failures that allowed it to proliferate for more than…
Google announces Gemini 4 flagship AI model after months of delays
The new model, “Argon”, is larger in size than Google’s previous line of advanced “Pro” models FILE PHOTO: Google Gemini lettering, during the opening of Google’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Sean Trott Organises Second 5K For Charity
Sean Trott has put a twist on the traditional road race for the second Word of Life Bermuda 5K Run and Walk, with competitors challenged to predict their finishing time without the use of a watch or other timing device. The event will take place at Astwood Park on Saturday, October 10, with proceeds going …
Bonds post worst month in years; stocks decline for September and oil gains
For the quarter, 10-year US yields were showing their biggest rise since 2009, while France’s 10-year bond yield had its biggest jump in nearly four decades Traders work on the…
While Spain blocks evictions, Portugal forges on with bill to hasten them
The general outline of the reform was approved after the far-right party Chega unexpectedly abstained after having expressed its objections during the debate, while all left-wing parties voted against FILE PHOTO:…
Lawyers make closing statements in Richardson trial
Jurors today heard the final arguments in a death by careless driving case, as the trial of former senator Curtis Richardson came to a close.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, argued that all evidenc…
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, argued that all evidenc…
Eight Dock Workers Complete Port Training
Stephen Astwood, Darius Cox, Seion Darrell, Jason Ingham, Shamar Jabbar, Manoj Paynter, Zekiro White, and Keenan Williams completed a port-worker training programme delivered in partnership with the Port Management Association of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Maritime University [CMU]. A spokesperson said, “Eight employees of Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] have successfully completed a comprehensive port-worker …
Bermuda Art Month Returns For October
Bermuda Art Month returns from October 1–31, bringing the island’s arts community together through a month-long celebration of artistic expression, people and traditions. A spokesperson said, “For one month, Bermuda becomes a canvas for artistic expression, revealing the island in ways both familiar and unexpected. Art Month returns October 1–31, celebrating the people and traditions …
The Supreme Court proceedings arose
The Supreme Court proceedings arose from the two motions passed by the Central Committee on August 24th concerning membership and delegate eligibility, and the subsequent processes affecting members of the Progressive Labour Party.
Practice offers free eye tests for World Sight Day
A Hamilton ophthalmology practice is offering a free vision screening clinic next Thursday in recognition of World Sight Day.
Led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, World Sig…
Led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, World Sig…
Historic El Niño-fueled hurricane drought continues
We’re now at the end of September, traditionally the heart of hurricane season, but something has been noticeably missing from the Atlantic this year — hurricanes. While several tropical storms…
Artful month of experiences returns for October
A month of cultural and artistic celebration is returning courtesy of the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The annual Art Month, launched in 2023, opens tomorrow with Art in Motion at City Hall in Hamilton …
The annual Art Month, launched in 2023, opens tomorrow with Art in Motion at City Hall in Hamilton …
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Safety Awareness Week, which takes place from October 5-9, 2026.
Conference to explore revolution’s impact on Bermuda
A conference exploring the American Revolution through a broader Atlantic lens will take place next month.
The National Museum of Bermuda, in partnership with Atlantic World Connections, will host Bey…
The National Museum of Bermuda, in partnership with Atlantic World Connections, will host Bey…
Viruses run rampant across Havana as water, power fails
This scenario plays out in neighborhoods across Cuba’s capital of Havana daily, where power outages exacerbated by a US oil blockade have crippled the already crumbling infrastructure that supplies water…
Final phase of Swing Bridge detour route begins
Work has started on a temporary mini-roundabout to support the construction of a new crossing linking St David’s and St George’s, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said today.
Paving, road …
Paving, road …
Fire safety week highlights safe charging
Safely charging devices is the focus of Fire Safety Awareness Week, which runs from October 5 to 9.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association t…
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association t…
Butterfield’s Halesowen claim derby spoils as Clemons’ Leiston edged in five-goal thriller
Milan Butterfield helped Halesowen Town claim local bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Rushall Olympic to headline an eventful weekend for Bermudian footballers in England. Butterfield anchored…
Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security vacuum
The withdrawal of the final troops, mainly from an airbase in Erbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region, ended the biggest US war of the century International News via Reuters: Iraqis…
Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient
Stocks fared better, however, largely unfazed by the recent surge in bond yields, supported by robust earnings growth, strength in the global economy and continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence International…
Battling final round earns golfer Mosquera top-15 finish in New Jersey
Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera produced a determined final-round display to secure a tie for 13th place at the Autumn Harvest tournament at The Architects Golf Club. Competing as an individual…
France, Britain in talks to end ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal
France’s interior ministry had no immediate comment on why France was seeking to wind down the agreement. Britain’s interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment Police officers…
Rodrigues and Vieira guide Eckerd to fourth in Florida
Bermudian sailors PJ Rodrigues and Jordan Vieira helped Eckerd College secure a fourth-place finish after shifting, unstable winds disrupted the SAISA Open Top 6 Invite at the Doyle Sailing Center…
Dominican Republic beat Trinidad & Tobago with Bermudian Hayward on touchline
Bermudian assistant referee Clinton Hayward was in the thick of the action as the Dominican Republic came from behind to defeat Trinidad & Tobago 2-1 in their Concacaf Nations League…
Knock on wood: forecaster says 2026 may be hurricane-free
A meteorological company has forecast that 2026 could potentially become the first year without a hurricane in more than a century
AccuWeather said in a statement that strengthening “super El Niño con…
AccuWeather said in a statement that strengthening “super El Niño con…
‘The way you charge batteries can prevent home fires’
Fire Safety Awareness Week starts on Monday The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Safety Awareness Week,…
Final phase of Swing Bridge detour route underway
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists and residents that the final phase of roadworks for the Swing Bridge detour route is underway, marking another important step towards…
Ministry Updates On Swing Bridge Detour Route
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists and residents that “the final phase of roadworks for the Swing Bridge detour route is underway, marking another important step towards construction of the new Swing Bridge.” A Government spokesperson said, “Due to delays affecting paving works, the change is now expected to take effect in …
Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic
In a document sent to NATO and seen by Reuters, Moscow accused the alliance of a “dangerous and reckless course” that entailed “high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed…
Sail Away Soca Supports Helping Hands
On September 26, Sail Away Soca boarded theUberVida for its annual fundraiser supporting The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation, bringing together soca, community, positivity, and purpose. Having recently received official charity status, Helping Hands is entering a new stage of growth, with an increased focus on developing corporate and community partnerships. However, as the organisation …
FTSE 100 climbs on stronger UK GDP, on track for worst month since March
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.26% to 10,664.93 points by 1018 GMT, headed for its biggest monthly loss since March and its seventh consecutive quarterly gain FILE PHOTO: The…
Sterling at strongest in over a month versus euro after GDP revision reinforces BoE hike bets
The pound edged up 0.4% to a one-week high of $1.3292, recovering from a three-month low it hit in the previous session International News via Reuters: Sterling hit a 6-week…
Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike
France’s harmonized inflation rate was 3.4% year-on-year in September, up from 2.6% in August, while in Italy it jumped to 4.1% from August’s 3.2%, all above the ECB’s 2% target…
Tickets Now On Sale For Troika’s The Wiz
Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s production of ‘The Wiz,’ with four performances scheduled at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium from November 4–7, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s highly anticipated Work in Progress #9 production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, taking the stage at …
Dickinson campaign accused of dragging out legal fight
PROGRESSIVE LABOUR PARTY: We chose to end this. Mr Dickinson is now asking for more. Full PLP Statement: Despite the Party’s multiple attempts to reach a resolution outside of court,…
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PLP: ‘Our door remains open’
The Progressive Labour Party has said that Curtis Dickinson has been “unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue” as a dispute over membership changes continues.
In a statement issued tonight, the par…
In a statement issued tonight, the par…
PLP Respond To Curtis Dickinson’s Statement
The PLP has responded to the statement issued earlier today by Curtis Dickinson, saying that the PLP “agreed to every order Mr Dickinson and the plaintiffs asked for in their claim” and “the plaintiffs are now asking the Court for something new.” A spokesperson said, “Despite the Party’s multiple attempts to reach a resolution outside of …
‘Flu express’ returns in October
The approach of influenza season has prompted an annual vaccination drive to protect against the virus and reduce the risk of serious illness and complications.
The Ministry of Health will offer the f…
The Ministry of Health will offer the f…
One Injured, One Arrested Following ‘Disturbance’
Police are investigating a disturbance involving two “high school aged males” in Hamilton, which left one injured and resulted in the arrest of the other. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00p, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Washington Mall and Queen Street in …
Flu Vaccination Clinics Set For October
The Ministry of Health has announced its 2026 Flu Express schedule, offering residents convenient access to seasonal influenza vaccinations at three locations across Bermuda in October. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is reminding residents that seasonal influenza vaccination is an important way to protect against flu and reduce the risk of serious …
Photos: Sessions House Restoration Underway
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is moving forward with the restoration of Sessions House, and early work is underway to assess the building and prepare for its full restoration. A Government spokesperson said, “Furniture and equipment have been removed, and further early work will allow the project team to examine the building more …
Government maintains water at Westgate ‘fully operational’
The Ministry of Justice has dismissed a media report that the water supply at Westgate prison was only partially restored after recent challenges.
A spokesman said: “The Department of Corrections can …
A spokesman said: “The Department of Corrections can …
MP Dickinson’s Statement On PLP Election/Court
“The appropriate forum to secure clarity and finality is now the Supreme Court,” MP Curtis Dickinson said in relation to the legal case he has brought in regards to the PLP election process. This follows after the PLP issued a statement saying they filed a notice with the Supreme Court that “consented to every order the …
Government seeks input on new childcare standards
The Ministry of Health is aiming to update Bermuda’s childcare standards and is urging the public to provide feedback.
A six-week public consultation period will launch on October 1 with parents, chil…
A six-week public consultation period will launch on October 1 with parents, chil…
Teen in hospital after suspected stabbing in Hamilton
A high-school student was said to be in hospital after a daylight attack.
Details are limited at this time, but witnesses in Hamilton reported seeing a boy in carried out of Mr Chicken’s Queen Street …
Details are limited at this time, but witnesses in Hamilton reported seeing a boy in carried out of Mr Chicken’s Queen Street …
Driver tells police he had consumed one bottle of brandy
A drink driver confessed to police that he had polished off a bottle of brandy on the night he was stopped.
Julius Tuzon, 25, was caught by officers as he drove a car very slowly out of Hamilton on Cr…
Julius Tuzon, 25, was caught by officers as he drove a car very slowly out of Hamilton on Cr…
Somersfield Academy Developing AI Policy
Somersfield Academy is “developing an Artificial Intelligence [AI] policy as part of its broader work to establish a clear and considered approach to AI in education.” A spokesperson said, “Somersfield hosted Rita Bateson, from Eblana Learning and a former Somersfield teacher, during its summer professional development programme. The school is now working closely with Eblana …
At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future
The debate at last week’s UN festival of diplomacy in New York highlighted mounting concern among leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America around the increasingly powerful technology after several…
OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in enterprise AI push
The dots agents aim to capitalize on growing demand for agents that can handle everyday work with little supervision FILE PHOTO: The words “AI Agents”, a keyboard and a robotic…