As Americans vote, Trump says US will stop $4 billion in aid to Israel
Trump did not provide details or explain how the funding would be halted at the end of the year, given that the Memorandum of Understanding that provides $3.8 billion in…
Nearly 100 speeding tickets over Hallowe’en weekend
The Bermuda Police Service said speeding continues to be a concern as more than 100 tickets were issued for traffic offences over the Hallowe’en weekend.
A spokesman said 94 of 108 tickets issued to m…
A spokesman said 94 of 108 tickets issued to m…
Pembroke Tile & Stone under new ownership
Pembroke Tile & Stone has a new owner and a fresh taste for the outdoors.
New company president Ray Beaulne is expanding the almost 40-year-old business by adding Outerior Living, showcasing outd…
New company president Ray Beaulne is expanding the almost 40-year-old business by adding Outerior Living, showcasing outd…
Delayed Financial Assistance payments to be made tomorrow
Overseas file photo The Government of Bermuda wishes to advise Financial Assistance recipients that the technical issue affecting payments scheduled for Monday, 2 November 2026, has now been resolved. Affected…
Ebola survivors comfort sick children in Congo’s isolation wards
Congo has recorded over 10,000 Ebola infections since the outbreak was declared in May, and over 5,100 deaths, making it the second-largest on record Jerkis Mahamba, 29, a Congolese Ebola…
King Charles expresses ‘horror’ over slave trade and its legacy
King Charles III says while the transatlantic trade in enslaved persons “fills his heart with horror”, people can learn from the past as he expressed “profound sorrow” over the dark period in history….
Smith: Candidates used ‘similar strategy’ in PLP and OBA elections
OBA leader Ben Smith suggests that the bolstering of a candidate’s voter base with former political opponents is a strategy that has impacted both the OBA and PLP leadership elections…
Scary stat? 94 speeding tickets issued over Hallowe’en weekend
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) carried out proactive, highly visible traffic enforcement and community engagement patrols, during the recent Halloween weekend. Between 4pm Friday, 30th October and 4am Saturday, 31st…
Butterfield shares slide on BSX and NYSE
Shares of Butterfield Bank fell by more than 2 per cent on both the Bermuda Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange today.
On the BSX, Butterfield dipped $1.30 to close at $55 as 1,000 shares …
On the BSX, Butterfield dipped $1.30 to close at $55 as 1,000 shares …
Britain to make lifetime retirement income the default for private pensions
Defined benefit schemes pay out a set income for life, while defined contribution schemes simply leave savers with a pot of money at retirement FILE PHOTO: Elderly couple sit at…
Staff at Fairmont Southampton return to work after wages row
Subcontractors at the Fairmont Southampton returned to work today after downing tools, according to the hotel’s owner.
A source told The Royal Gazette that plumbers and electricians walked off the red…
A source told The Royal Gazette that plumbers and electricians walked off the red…
Bermuda athletes meet IOC president at Youth Olympics
Bermuda athletes competing at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry.
Swimmers Noah Maranzana…
Swimmers Noah Maranzana…
Tyler Smith Reflects On Impressive Race
Tyler Smith has reflected on his thirteenth-place finish in the elite men’s race at the World Triathlon Cup San Pedro de la Paz in Chile at the weekend. He completed the Olympic-distance event in 1hr 46min 45sec, competing against an international field of 65 athletes. Smith said he made a fast start to the 1.5-kilometre …
Opinion: Mr. Premier
Statement by Dr Douglas DeCouto, Shadow Minister of Finance: On 2 October , the One Bermuda Alliance tabled a motion in Parliament, requesting Premier Burt table all outstanding Annual Reports…
Charitable hot dog day proves a scary success
Members of the public enjoyed food, music and community spirit at an annual fundraiser on Saturday.
A statement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda said mentors, mentees, parents, charity staff a…
A statement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda said mentors, mentees, parents, charity staff a…
Ward access restricted after Covid-19 cases reported
Access to a long-term care ward at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has been restricted after cases of Covid-19 were identified.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that three cases of…
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that three cases of…
Bermuda Cricket Board wraps up Under-19 talent camp
Sixteen talented young cricketers took part in the Bermuda Cricket Board’s Under-19 talent identification and development camp, which combined assessment, education and high-performance development.
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Lions Clubs to spread festive cheer with stores collaboration
A Christmas collaboration is set to benefit Bermuda with food gifts for those who need it most.
The Lions Clubs of Bermuda will team up with MarketPlace Group of Stores, to launch their 38th annual Sh…
The Lions Clubs of Bermuda will team up with MarketPlace Group of Stores, to launch their 38th annual Sh…
Vantage taps Lisa Pickard to run new reinsurance unit
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd today has launched a new line of business, facultative reinsurance, and Lisa Pickard has joined the company as president of the division.
Vantage said the expansion marks a…
Vantage said the expansion marks a…
Ashantae Goater to lead customer operations at Paradise Mobile
Paradise Mobile has promoted Ashantae Goater to acting head of customer operations.
The mobile phone network provider said the initial six-month appointment will see Ms Goater lead the company’s fron…
The mobile phone network provider said the initial six-month appointment will see Ms Goater lead the company’s fron…
Scott Barnes On Winter Tour Hopes
Karting driver Scott Barnes hopes to defend his Rok Cup Florida Winter Tour title next year. Barnes, who finished third at the Rok Vegas at the weekend, competed in the Winter Tour for the first time this year, claiming a clean sweep of victories in the final round in Orlando in March. The Bermudian, who …
PLP says membership ruling against party ‘not a surprise’
The chairwoman of the Progressive Labour Party said the party was not surprised by a recent court ruling on retroactive membership changes, and would abide by court orders.
Dawn Simmons said in a stat…
Dawn Simmons said in a stat…
‘An invitation to pause’ – women’s retreat at BUEI this weekend
Women are being invited to step away from the demands of everyday life and make space for themselves at Space To Be, A Women’s Retreat, taking place on Saturday, November…
The Party will serve the
The Party will serve the list of members required by the Court by 13 November 2026. The Party is examining the judgment in full with counsel. Any decisions on next steps, including the timetable for the Annual Delegates Conference and the election of Officers, will be made by Central Committee as the Party’s governing body between Conferences, and will be duly communicated to Branches and members.
Local artists feature in new exhibition
Shanna Hollis, “Birdcage”, photographed by James Doughty ESC has opened its first art show, The Art of Framing, a special exhibition in its upstairs* showroom and gallery space at 4…
BUEI Youth Summit
In the inaugural episode, we connect with Etana Holdipp, a bright and enthusiastic participant from CedarBridge Academy. Etana shares her journey into the climate movement, sparked initially by encouragement from…
Education: ‘We must build new system before we dismantle the old’
Statement by Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education: Part 4 – Building the New Before Dismantling the Old One question about the Education Authority deserves a straightforward answer: If we are…
Premia acquires Luxembourg reinsurer
Premia Holdings Ltd has completed an acquisition that expands its European reinsurance operations, adding Luxembourg-based property and casualty reinsurer Cowen Reinsurance to the group.
The Bermudian…
The Bermudian…
Miller Appoints Peter Stubbings & Gary Masters
Miller has appointed Peter Stubbings as CEO of Reinsurance and Gary Masters as Chairman as the company advances its global reinsurance growth strategy. A spokesperson said, “Miller, the independent specialist [re]insurance broker, is pleased to announce changes to its Reinsurance leadership team. Peter Stubbings has been appointed as CEO of Reinsurance, and Gary Masters will …
Paradise Mobile Promotes Ashantae Goater
Paradise Mobile has promoted Ashantae Goater to Acting Head of Customer Operations. A spokesperson said, “Paradise Mobile has announced it has promoted Ashantae Goater from Senior Customer Success Specialist to Acting Head of Customer Operations – a little over a year since the high-performer’s last promotion. Effective from 21 October 2026, this initial six-month appointment …
Mewett And Maranzana Race In Dakar
Bermudian swimmers Noah Maranzana and Maggie Mewett competed in the 100 metres breaststroke heats at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday [November 3]. Competing at the Complexe Tour de l’Oeuf, Maranzana finished second in the opening heat of the men’s 100 metres breaststroke in 1:18.02, placing 25th overall. Mewett finished eighth …
Fishel & Seattle Advance To NWSL Playoffs
Mia Fishel helped Seattle Reign FC secure a place in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs after they defeated Orlando Pride 1-0 at Lumen Field. While the talented footballer represents the United States, she has strong Bermuda connections through her father Patrick Fishel, who is Bermudian, and she is related to the well known Bascome family, including …
PLP says court judgement was ‘no surprise’
File photo Statement from Progressive Labour Party Chairperson: The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the proceedings brought by Mr Curtis Dickinson and four other members against the Party.…
Beach volleyball pair to compete in Olympic qualifier
Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker have been chosen to represent Bermuda at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Volleyball Continental Qualifier, taking place from Frida…
PLP Chairperson On Supreme Court Ruling
PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons says the Party will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling and will serve the list of members required by the Court by November 13th. PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said, “The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the proceedings brought by Mr Curtis Dickinson and four other members against the Party. The Party …
World-class rowing event drew 150 people to Bermuda
The Bermuda International Gig (BIG) Regatta, supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, closed onSaturday 31 October with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club (SPBC), after a week…
Recordings from lost medivac flight now with officials
Conversations between the the pilots of a lost air ambulance are currently being downloaded of safety officials in Canada A Gulfstream G100 ASTRA SPX, the model of the aircraft that…
Miller names Stubbings CEO of reinsurance
Peter Stubbings has been appointed chief executive officer of reinsurance at independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller.
The firm also announced that Gary Masters will become chairman of reins…
The firm also announced that Gary Masters will become chairman of reins…
Google AI chatbot’s use of press items may infringe copyright rules, EU court adviser says
Advocate General Maciej Szpunar is advising the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union in a case brought by Hungarian website operator Like Company against Google’s artificial intelligence chatbot…
Warning over claims of false census interviewers
Residents are being warned to beware of fraudsters potentially posing as government officials and claiming to want census details.
The Department of Statistics confirmed it was aware of “a message cir…
The Department of Statistics confirmed it was aware of “a message cir…
Barclays offers early settlement deals to some UK motorists
The British bank has become the first big UK lender to announce formerly it would begin offering redress to a pool of motorists after the Financial Conduct Authority’s £9.1 billion…
Betschart and MacFarlane impress in Florida
Darina Betschart and Lewis MacFarlane delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Optimist Tournament of Champions in Florida over the weekend.
The pair secured impressive top-five finishes in their…
The pair secured impressive top-five finishes in their…
Nia Christopher lands topgoal scorer award in Iceland
Bermuda striker Nia Christopher made an immediate impact in her first season at Icelandic club Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, where she scooped the top goalscorer accolade.
Christopher, who joined the I…
Christopher, who joined the I…
More than 200 rowers compete at International Gig Regatta
The Bermuda International Gig (BIG) Regatta, supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, closed on Saturday, 31 October, with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club after a week in whi…
Minister to attend World Travel Market in London
FILE PHOTO: The Houses of Parliament are seen during a sunset in London, Britain, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/ File Photo Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the…
UK regulator warns car finance firms against low-ball redress offers
The Financial Conduct Authority set out “minimum expectations” for redress offers as Barclays became the first UK bank to announce “full and fair” settlement offers to a pool of customers…
Spain readies aid for rail crash victims, transport minister to face lawmakers
Last week’s high-speed collision, with a confirmed death toll of 69 so far, has sparked widespread calls for Puente’s resignation, including from coalition allies Cranes are used at the site…
Hiscox records 9.5% premium growth over first nine months
Hiscox grew gross premiums by 9.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026 as its retail business gained momentum, while rising bond yields weighed on investment returns.
The Bermudian-headquartered …
The Bermudian-headquartered …
Euro countries to nominate candidates for ECB presidency by Friday
Finance ministers from the euro countries will consider the nominations at a meeting on November 9 European Union flags flutter outside the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany,…
Over $10 Million Lost To Cybercrime This Year
People in Bermuda have “lost in excess of $10 million as a result of cyber-enabled crime” so far this year, police said during a joint press conference with the Bermuda Bankers Association. The press conference addressed online fraud and aimed to raise awareness of scams affecting the community. Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith said, “Over …