Full statement: Minister on GDP and economic growth trend
Remarks by: THE HON. JASON HAYWARD JP MP, THE MINISTER OF ECONOMY AND LABOUR 2025 ANNUAL GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT PUBLICATION October 22, 2026 Good day to members of the media and the…
United Airlines to launch direct flights to Chicago
UNITED AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP CHICAGO–BERMUDA SERVICE FOR APRIL 2027Weekly Saturday flights are now available, expanding Bermuda’s connections to the U.S. marketHAMILTON, Bermuda, October 24, 2026 — United Airlines has…
Opinion: Bermuda must decide what comes next
Statement by Ben Smith, Leader of the Opposition: Bermuda Must Decide What Comes Next How many times have we driven overseas, followed the GPS, only to miss an exit, or turn too early, and end up heading in the wrong direction? And if you’re old enough to remember, the odds of getting lost were greater […]
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United To Launch Chicago To Bermuda Flights
United Airlines will launch nonstop service between Chicago and Bermuda starting in April 2027, the BTA has announced. A BTA spokesperson said, “United Airlines has introduced nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport [ORD] and Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport [BDA] beginning April 3, 2027, establishing a new direct connection between the island and one …
‘Ending violence against women and girls is a priority’
U.K. Minister for Overseas Territories takes part in roundtable discussion on domestic abuse Minister Uma Kumaran’s Visit to Bermuda 2026 Government Ministers, public officers, local advocacy officials, and community organisations…
Photos: Spectators At Bermuda Championship
The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship is taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from October 22 to 25, bringing some of the world’s top professional golfers to Bermuda for four days of competition, with locals enjoying the opportunity to watch world-class golf on our shores. You can view a photo gallery showing attendees at the event from …
Erica Hawley Places 13th In South Korea
Bermuda’s Erica Hawley finished 13th in the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong in South Korea today [October 24], recording the fastest bike split in the field. Hawley completed the sprint-distance event in 57 minutes and 31 seconds, finishing 49 seconds behind China’s Xinyu Lin. The Bermudian clocked 9:11 for the 750-metre …
Bermuda Team Win Medals At Carifta Aquathlon
Bermuda’s athletes made an outstanding showing at the aquathlon events on the opening day of the 2026 Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championships at Clearwater Beach, winning multiple medals. Colette Durkin led a Bermuda sweep of the girls’ 13–14 podium, winning gold ahead of Elena Bortoli, who took silver, and Evelyn Fahy, who …
How frontier AI is re-shaping the economics of cyber risk
Bermuda-based Mosaic Insurance teams up with researcher MITRE to publish series of reports Jay Vinda, Mosaic’s Group CISO and Cyber Risk Engineering Lead, and James Tuplin, Head of International, Cyber…
FAA And BAA Upgrade Airport Backup Radios
The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA], through its Memorandum of Cooperation [MoC] with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], partnered with the FAA to replace and upgrade the emergency backup radios at the Bermuda Air Traffic Control Tower with new General Dynamics URC-300E transceivers. A spokesperson said, “The upgrade represents an important enhancement to Bermuda’s air …
Golf: Sunday Tickets Honoured On Saturday
The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship has announced that Round 3 will proceed as scheduled and that both Saturday and Sunday tickets will be honoured on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “Round 3 will be conducted as scheduled. To ensure we provide the best experience, we will honor all Saturday & Sunday tickets on Saturday, October 24. …
Video: Butterfield Bermuda Championship Day #2
Japan’s Kensei Hirata and American Chandler Blanchet share the lead at the halfway stage of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after the second round at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [October 23]. Hirata carded a seven-under-par 64 to reach 13 under, making seven birdies. He believes his six previous victories on the Japan Tour will stand …
Beyond counting sheep … medics explore sleep health
More than 60 local healthcare professionals attended Sleep Health at Every Age: Assessment and Management, a Continuing Medical Education event presented by Mass General Brigham at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration…
Police Warn Of Another Rental Scam
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to “exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online, as another suspected rental scam was recently reported to police.” A police spokesperson said, “In the latest instance, the suspicious requests consisted of: “A supposed requirement to send an initial $100 fee. “A claim that payment …
CFOT Sets Out Vision For Overseas Territories
The Conservative Friends of the Overseas Territories [CFOT] has launched a new policy paper, setting out 36 recommendations for what they termed a “new era of partnership between the United Kingdom and the 14 British Overseas Territories.” A spokesperson said, “The paper was launched earlier this month at a reception at the Conservative Party Conference, …
BPS Warn Businesses Of Banking Phone Scam
Bermuda Police are warning businesses of a phone scam involving fraudsters impersonating Butterfield Bank investigators to steal funds. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising businesses and corporate banking customers to remain vigilant following a sophisticated telephone-based fraud campaign targeting Bermuda businesses between 20th and 21st October 2026. “The scam, known …
Police Announce 2026 Impact Award Recipients
Wanda Bluefort, Anthony Smith, Julie Trott, Dominique Simons and Massimo Bernasconi have been announced as the 2026 Police Week Impact Award recipients. Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] proudly celebrated five outstanding members of its team during the 2026 Police Week Impact Awards, recognising individuals whose dedication, leadership and …
BFA Announces First Division Venue Change
The BFA has announced a venue change for Sunday’s First Division match between Southampton Rangers and St. David’s due to a shortage of match officials. A spokesperson said, “Due to a shortage of match officials for Sunday, October 25th, the following changes have been made to the First Division match between S’Rangers and St. David’s. …
Bermudian Swimmers Complete Training Camp
Sixteen promising young swimmers from Bermuda’s Sharks Swim Club have wrapped up an intensive week of warm-weather training at the club’s demanding DC-12 training camp in Florida. The week-long camp, which also welcomed participants from Harbour Amateur Swimming Club [HASC], pushed the contingent through gruelling pool work and dry-land strength conditioning designed to lay the …
Waldron Records Three Top-Five Finishes
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured three top-five finishes during a 14-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron drove Eagle Crest Queen to a fourth-place finish in Race 2 over the pace, recording a time of 1:56.1. In Race 7, he steered Er Checkers to fifth place in another pace event, finishing in …
Aon’s $10k boost to Bermuda College Foundation
Picture left to right: Melvin Nusum, Aon – Manager, Strategic Engagement, Pahn-ya Ratteray, BCF – Development Director and Sandra Vance, Aon – Vice President, Energy & Construction. Aon has announced…
SailGP opens its first permanent training base
The SailGP fleet in action on Race Day 1 of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in Bermuda. Saturday 9 May 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 5 2026 Season.…
2026 Americas Triathlon CARIFTA Championships
2026 Americas Triathlon CARIFTA Championships (Photographs by Laurent Wellman)
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Opinion: The PLP removes a burden it created
Statement by Craig Cannonier, Shadow Minister of Transport: Transport Minister Owen Darrell has proudly announced that motorists will no longer need a doctor’s certificate for most driver’s licence renewals, describing…
Renewed housing rental scam advisory: Be wary of upfront fees
Public urged to remain vigilant after fresh fraud report The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise members of the public to exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online,…
City opens window on the festive season
Hamilton’s shop windows are set to get a festive makeover as the City launches its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition. The annual competition invites businesses across the City to pull…
Visitor given suspended prison term for causing man’s death
A man who died in a crash in May was remembered for his calm demeanour and as the glue that held his family together.
Chantelle Thomas said her 30-year-old son, Laquan, was working three jobs, includi…
Chantelle Thomas said her 30-year-old son, Laquan, was working three jobs, includi…
Filipino’s death leaves a ‘void’
The Filipino community is grieving the loss of a countryman who died after being shot with an air rifle during a chicken cull.
Ryan Cortez, 42, passed away after he received serious head injuries…
Charter business owner plans return to water following fire
A fourth-generation fisherman whose charter boat was destroyed in a fire last month has bought a new vessel and plans to restart his business.
Scott Barnes had been operating fishing and cruising char…
Scott Barnes had been operating fishing and cruising char…
Lawyer: no proof defendant agreed to take part in drug plot
The lawyer defending a man accused of travelling to California as part of a drug and firearms importation plot said his association with convicted smugglers was not enough to prove his involvement.
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‘Cy’ Hall (1939-2026): ‘Bermuda knew his name’
A definitive broadcast personality became one of the island’s most-recognised voices after the launch of ZFB Radio in 1962.
Cyril “Cy” Hall was among the trailblazers who took to the airwaves with Mon…
Cyril “Cy” Hall was among the trailblazers who took to the airwaves with Mon…
Bermuda take early lead after opening day of Carifta Triathlon
Bermuda made a strong start to their title defence at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championships at Clearwater Beach yesterday, collecting eleven medals to end the opening day…
Hayward helps out by stepping in to accept scroll
A stand-in minister accepted a replica of the Bermudian High Seas Legacy Declaration after it was marched from City Hall to the Government Administration Building yesterday afternoon.
The giant parch…
The giant parch…
Man jailed for stalking offence against woman
A man who admitted stalking a woman for six months was sentenced to two months behind bars yesterday.
Magistrate Auralee Cassidy said Mark Steede’s actions were “nothing short of abusive” and, despite…
Magistrate Auralee Cassidy said Mark Steede’s actions were “nothing short of abusive” and, despite…
Which number matters most for retirement?
The hottest debate in the Seely household right now is not what to have for dinner or where to go on holiday. It is which number matters more when planning for retirement: the net worth you need to bu…
Can I afford to buy my dream car?
Dear Dave,
I’m 49, single, and I’m debt-free except for my home. I just found my dream car from when I was a kid. It’s a studio-accurate Kitt car from the old television series Knight Rider.
It’s a r…
I’m 49, single, and I’m debt-free except for my home. I just found my dream car from when I was a kid. It’s a studio-accurate Kitt car from the old television series Knight Rider.
It’s a r…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 23 2026
October 23 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], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock …
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (October 23, 2026)
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (October 23, 2026) —The Second Round of the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship wrapped up Friday at Port Royal Golf Course with Kensei Hirata and Chandler Blanchettied for the lead at 13-under.
Jones’ valiant display falls short at Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Nick Jones bowed out of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship with his head held high after producing his best round in the PGA Tour event at Port Royal on Friday.
The Ocean View teaching professional …
The Ocean View teaching professional …
BSX closes week down 1.1%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged today to end a week in which the index dipped 1.1 per cent to close at 3,653.35.
The fall over the trading week was due to a 1.2 per cent fall in the price…
The fall over the trading week was due to a 1.2 per cent fall in the price…
Lead shared as Butterfield Bermuda Championship reaches halfway point
Japan’s Kensei Hirata and American Chandler Blanchet share the clubhouse lead at 13 under par following a congested, high-scoring second round at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Hirata set the early…
Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say
Speaking at a press conference in Karak, Major General Abdallah al-Maaytah said most of those wounded in the shooting at the Hamoud Church in Karak were still receiving treatment, and…
Walk With Us
Walk With Us (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Privacy Commission gets supervision and enforcement unit
The independent public office tasked with protecting the rights of individuals in Bermuda in relation to their personal information is to receive a new Supervision and Enforcement Unit.
Gretchen Tucke…
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UK watchdog restricts six private credit firms over anti-money laundering controls
The restrictions curb the ability of the firms, which are relatively small, to take on new customers, enter into new lending arrangements and, in some cases, accept payments from existing…
Health officials race to trace source of Nigeria’s Ebola infection
The outbreak has now been reported in four countries across eastern, central and western Africa, giving it the widest geographic spread of any Ebola outbreak on the continent to date…
Family office forum set to return after successful debut
A company that presents forums for the family office industry in cities around the world has just hosted a two-day retreat at The Loren Residence in Bermuda, sponsored by the Bermuda Business Developm…
Weekend triathlon to affect traffic
A triathlon will affect traffic in the East End this weekend, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokeswoman said the Americas Triathlon Carifta Championships is set to start and …
A spokeswoman said the Americas Triathlon Carifta Championships is set to start and …
EU vows to fix ‘China Shock 2.0’ via talks with Beijing
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee told a news conference after a ministerial meeting in Dublin that all EU members were determined the Commission should continue dialogue with Beijing European Commissioner…
Olde Towne to host a spooky night of tricks and treats
The Town of St. George’s is gearing up for a Hallowe’en celebration as local arts collective Circle Circus prepares to host its second annual Thee Olde Towne Trick & Treat experience. Taking…