Maritime crews awarded for assistance during boat fire
The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation (ATON) teams as recipients of the September…
BSX maintains dominance in ILS listings
ILS Convergence 2026 opened today at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club with an investors-only track focusing on the evolution and development of insurance linked securities (ILS) over the las…
Georgina Howes joins Sun Life Private Wealth Bermuda
Georgina Howes has joined Sun Life Private Wealth Bermuda as chief executive officer and country manager, the company has announced.
Sun Life said the change was one of three senior appointments that …
Sun Life said the change was one of three senior appointments that …
Germany’s fragile coalition hit by labour minister’s resignation
Bas will be replaced as minister by Alexander Schweitzer, former state premier of the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-leader Baerbel Bas attends a press conference, the…
Pillar secures investment from SageSure
Pillar Capital Management, a Bermudian-based asset manager specialising in insurance-linked securities, has attracted an investment from SageSure, a managing general underwriter with a focus on the pr…
Work starts on Sandys housing project
The Minister of Housing and Municipalities said a “tangible step” was made to address housing challenges facing the island as work commenced on a development project at the former Albert Row site in S…
Oil prices rise 2% as attacks on Saudi Arabia overshadow Trump’s diesel deal
Rebounding from earlier losses, Brent crude futures were up $2.04, or 2%, to $106.76 a barrel at 11:07 a.m. FILE PHOTO: Oil tanker JORYA sails at the sea near the…
EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal
The EU executive Commission secured agreement with Beijing on Friday to limit imports of hybrid cars from China to 350,000 vehicles a year, most likely from early December, with a…
AJ Harris’s Lions Fall To Nottingham
Bermudian basketball player AJ Harris’s Teesside Lions suffered an 85-79 defeat against Nottingham Athletic in men’s Division Two league action in the UK. Ryan Flauto led the Lions with 24 points, while Luis Costa added 21 as the pair combined for 45 of Teesside’s 79 points. Manpreet Hundal scored 24 points for Nottingham, matching Flauto’s …
UK’s Farage pledges to suspend asylum claims for up to five years
Speaking on the south coast of England, Farage said he could impose tariffs, visa bans or airspace restrictions on countries refusing to accept the return of asylum seekers Britain’s Reform…
Medal rush for Bermuda martial artists at Pan American Championships
Bermuda’s martial artists have concluded a stellar campaign in Argentina, amassing a rich haul of medals across the Pan American Kung Fu and Wushu Championships. The island’s contingent delivered across…
American duo Cox and Peterson conquer grueling Round the Sound
American swimmers Derek Cox and Lauren Peterson took top honours as open-water endurance took centre stage at the annual Round the Sound races in Harrington Sound. Competitors faced testing conditions…
Nuff Said named runner-up in US Championship
Luis Martins and his Nuff Said team-mates were back in the spotlight after being confirmed as runners-up in the Super Stock National Championship in the United States.
Victory at last month’s XInsuran…
Victory at last month’s XInsuran…
Condé Nast Names Bermuda #1 Island In Region
Bermuda has been named the #1 island in the Caribbean and Atlantic in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, the fourth consecutive year the island has taken the top spot. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda earned a score of 95.24, its highest in four years of consecutive wins and the latest in a …
Anthasia Campbell Competes In UK Pageant
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell said she had a “great time” competing in the Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, yesterday [October 11]. Campbell narrowly missed out on reaching the national final after finishing second in the People’s Choice vote. The contestant with the most votes earned direct entry to the final. The …
Golden double for Bermuda as cyclists dominate Caribbean Championships
Teaser Paragraph here Bermuda’s cyclists delivered a masterclass in Santo Domingo, capping a medal-laden campaign at the 2026 Caribbean Elite & U23 Road Cycling Championships with two titles and a…
Insurance industry taking a cautious approach to AI
AI is rapidly changing the way we work and the insurance industry is no exception. But while AI is already being used to summarise reports and analyse data, industry leaders…
Backyard runners take on world championships
Fifteen Bermuda runners are preparing to take on some of the world’s greatest endurance athletes in the Backyard Ultra World Team Championships, which is scheduled to start on October 17.
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The satellit…
BILTIR conference attracts industry leaders from 20 countries
More than 750 global insurance executives and industry leaders have gathered at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess over the past 2 days for the 12th Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference.…
Historic relay record falls as Bermuda swimmers shine at BASA Fall Meet
A 23-year-old national record tumbled at the BASA Pool as Bermuda’s elite swimmers delivered a series of commanding performances at the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association Fall Meet. The standout moment…
Ferry, Tug & ATON Crews Earn PSEA Award
The crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation [ATON] teams earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their response to the boat fire near Saltus Island last month. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful …
Shareholders approve plans for Mid Ocean Club renovation
Shareholders of Mid Ocean Club have approved plans for a major golf course restoration and clubhouse renovation, giving the project overwhelming support.
At a Special General Meeting on October 7, sha…
At a Special General Meeting on October 7, sha…
Football: Colts, NVCC, Hamilton & Wolves Win
Devonshire Colts, North Village Rams, Hamilton Parish and Wolves recorded victories, while Paget Lions and St. George’s Colts drew in Premier and First Division football action. Premier Division Paget Lions 1 St. George’s Colts 1 Paget Lions and St. George’s Colts shared the points in a 1-1 draw at White Hill Field. Diaje Hart gave …
Bermuda pack powerful punch at Pan Am Championships
Bermuda athletes stamped their authority on the way to an impressive medal haul at this year’s Pan American Kung Fu and Pan American Wushu Championships in Argentina.
The island’s 11-strong team came …
The island’s 11-strong team came …
Live Video: Ground Breaking Press Conference
Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Oct 12] for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Albert Row Affordable Housing Development. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: $64M Loan Secured For Housing …
Aspiring engineer awarded two scholarships
The McGill Bermuda Scholarship Trust has awarded its 2026 bursary to a student of mechanical engineering.
A statement said that the recipient, Alyssa Mnushkin, began her studies at McGill University i…
A statement said that the recipient, Alyssa Mnushkin, began her studies at McGill University i…
Burch-Waldron wonder strike in vain as overseas contingent suffer narrow defeat
Bermuda’s footballers, K’Shaela Burch-Waldron, Aaliyah Nolan, and manager Khano Smith all fell to single-goal losses across England and the United States, this weekend. Bermuda international Burch-Waldron supplied the individual highlight…
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison
Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, where she has been housed for more than 30 years FILE PHOTO: A…
UN refugee agency’s funding shortfall is impacting refugees worldwide, its chief says
UNHCR has secured only $3 billion, or 35% of the $8.5 billion in funding it requires for 2026 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih addresses the United…
Pound treads water as dollar holds firm
The pound was last flat at $1.324, but strengthened against the euro, which fell 0.14% to a low of 84.49 pence, matching last week’s 16-month trough International News via Reuters:…
UK stocks advance on banking-sector strength
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.58% to 10,614.30 points by 1044 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.21% Financial markets data and information are displayed around an LSEG…
Astwood Scores In Combine Academy Victory
Bermudian footballer Jaaziah Astwood scored his first goal of the season for Combine Academy in a 9-0 victory over the UNCC club team [Futures] in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Astwood, an under-15 player, scored in the 63rd minute for the Academy GOATS team and also provided an assist. The talented footballer is in his second year …
Video: Martial Artists Win Medals In Argentina
Bermudian martial artists won several medals at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships and Pan American Wushu Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kaelin Cox and Garon Wilkinson won gold in the Two-Person Fighting Set. Cox also won silver in the Group D [18-39] Spear division, while Jashae Allen-LaMontagne won gold in the Group D [18-39] …
Business growth drives demand for offices and hotels
International business growth is fuelling demand for top-end office space and hotel capacity, a leading realtor said.
Penny MacIntyre, partner at Rego Sotheby’s International Realty, told The Royal Ga…
Penny MacIntyre, partner at Rego Sotheby’s International Realty, told The Royal Ga…
Regulatory rigour helps to attract life reinsurers
Bermuda is striking a balance between rigorous regulation and a positive commercial environment that is proving attractive to life reinsurers.
That is the view of Suzanne Williams, the chief executive…
That is the view of Suzanne Williams, the chief executive…
Former ‘Hurricane Hunters’ head to speak at ILS conference
A three-star American admiral and former senior leader within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will pull the curtains back his week on the scientific and regulatory agency responsib…
Liechtenstein breach raises questions over register safeguards
The cyberattack on Liechtenstein’s beneficial ownership register has put the security of these databases under new scrutiny, days after Bermuda clarified the circumstances in which journalists and oth…
Bermuda Unites At Sunset Prayer Vigil
[Written by Patrick Bean] A large crowds of residents from across the island stood shoulder to shoulder in a powerful display of Bermudian solidarity to honour the victims of the Latitude Air Ambulance tragedy. Organised by the West End Ministerial Alliance as a Sunset Prayer Vigil, the gathering served as both a tribute to the six …
Sun Life Private Wealth Appoint Georgina Howes
Sun Life Private Wealth has announced three senior appointments, including Georgina Howes as CEO and Country Manager for Bermuda, as it strengthens its leadership across key global wealth hubs. A spokesperson said, “Sun Life Private Wealth today announced three senior appointments to strengthen product leadership and market execution across Singapore and Bermuda.” Liem Phan is …
Swimmers Compete In Round The Sound Race
Derek Cox and Lauren Peterson won the men’s and women’s 10km titles at the annual Round the Sound races in Harrington Sound. The event featured 10km, 6km, 4km, 2km and 0.8km swims, with competitors finishing at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. Cox won the men’s 10km race in 2:19:08, followed by Craig Munden in …
Karting Championship Race Day #2 Results
The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] held the second race day of the 2026–2027 RUBIS Energy Karting Championship this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karting Association’s 2026–2027 RUBIS Energy Karting Championship continued on Sunday, October 11, with several drivers dominating their respective classes across three heats. “Nathan DeCosta swept all three heats in TAG Senior, …
Alan And Sarah Frith Claim Regatta Title
Alan and Sarah Frith won the Albert Simons Regatta in St. George’s Harbour with four points after finishing second in the opening race and winning races two and three. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker finished second overall with five points, and Dale Brangman and crew Tre’sure Nanette placed third with seven points. Albert Simons Regatta …
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Essent Group
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent] of the operating subsidiaries of Essent Group Ltd., which are Essent Guaranty, Inc. [domiciled in Radnor, PA] and Essent Reinsurance Ltd. [Hamilton, Bermuda] [collectively referred to as Essent]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] …
Aria Mosquera Named In IMG Girls’ Team
Bermudian basketball player Aria Mosquera has been named to IMG Academy’s Girls’ Junior National Basketball Team in Bradenton, Florida. Mosquera, 17, joined IMG Academy in January 2026 and is now a junior in the 11th grade. The team is coached by Kevin Fields and Morgan Windsor. Mosquera was named the 2024 Bermuda School Sports Federation …
Wolves Scout Attends Athene Kickstart Cup
Wolverhampton Wanderers scout Sam Bennett was among those in attendance at the Athene’s Youth Kickstart Cup at the North Field, National Sports Centre. The tournament, which featured under-7, under-9 and under-11 players, was held from Friday [October 9] to yesterday. “We’re excited to welcome Sam Bennett, a Wolverhampton Wanderers scout and founder of Potential Pro …
Aeziah Divine Reflects On ‘Awesome’ Year
Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine described his third R&G Moto4 British Cup campaign as an “awesome” year of racing. The 16-year-old, who represents Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, finished thirteenth overall with 70 points, seven places higher than in his previous campaign. “Another incredible season of R&G Moto4 British Cup complete,” Divine posted on social media. …
Man injured in Sunday morning shooting
Police Statement: At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a reported firearms incident at a residence in Hamilton Parish. Upon arrival at that…
With Bermuda’s cruise ship season
With Bermuda’s cruise ship season winding down, two major cruise liners brought thousands of visitors to the island this weekend, including Virgin Atlantic, and Norwegian Cruise Line passengers.
Nic Narraway Wins Road Race Bronze Medal
Nic Narraway won bronze in the elite men’s road race at the 2026 Caribbean Elite & U23 Road Cycling Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, today, adding to his silver medal in Saturday’s individual time trial. A spokesperson said, “Narraway completed the 127.6 km race in 3:12:47, sharing the same finishing time as silver medallist …
Devonshire Colts pick up first win of season at Somerset
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Devonshire Colts earned their first league points of the season with a determined, come-from-behind win over Somerset Trojans at Somerset Cricket Club on Sun…