Kite safety poster winners announced
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today announced the winners of the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition.
The competi
Minister in U.K. for infrastructure talks
Discussions and site visits are exploring climate resilience, waste-to-energy, transport, water management and other areas relevant to island governments
Nolan’s goals propel Bradford City toward promotion glory
Footballer Aaliyah Nolan is enjoying a career-defining season, with her clinical finishing establishing Bradford City AFC Women as the runaway leaders of the No
Opinion: Long-term hospital patients should not have to pay for TV
Statement by Charles Leon O’Brien Sr., spokesperson, Citizens Reform Group & chairman of KEMH Residents Family Council charity:
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UK study visit expected to strengthen public works areas
Representatives of the Government including the public works minister are in the UK this week for the Overseas Territories Trade and Investment Study Visit.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works a…
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works a…
Pink Route ferry returns to service
Ferry users were advised this morning that the Pink Route returned to operation yesterday afternoon.
The service was paused this week so that urgent repairs could be carried out.
The Department of Mar…
The service was paused this week so that urgent repairs could be carried out.
The Department of Mar…
A 49-year-old man from Flats
A 49-year-old man from Flats appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing multiple serious charges related to the alleged abuse of a senior and threatening behavior.
Stephen Catlin steps down as Convex chairman
Convex Group has announced that Stephen Catlin, the company’s cofounder, has stepped down as chairman.
The international specialty insurer and reinsurer, today said Mr Catlin will remain a director an…
The international specialty insurer and reinsurer, today said Mr Catlin will remain a director an…
Convex Names New Chairman Bobby Le Blanc
Convex Group Limited announced that Stephen Catlin will step down as Chairman and become Founder and Life President, while Bobby Le Blanc has been appointed Chairman. A spokesperson said, “Convex Group Limited [“Convex”], the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, today announces that Stephen Catlin has decided to stand down as Chairman of the Board. He …
Tennis: Tobiah Goodchild Competes In Miami
Bermudian tennis player Tobiah Goodchild, 16, reached the Men’s Open Singles semi-finals at the Miami Championships held at the Royal Palm Tennis Club in Florida. Competing in a UTR 9.0 field on red clay, Goodchild defeated Tommy Wey 6-2, 6-1 in the round of 16. In the quarter-finals, Goodchild advanced after Mateo Borges retired due …
Norre Robinson Competes In 100m & 200m
Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson opened his outdoor season competing for Louisiana Tech at the LSU Opener in Baton Rouge. Running at the LSU-Bernie Moore Track, Robinson finished ninth in the 200 meters with a time of 21.42 seconds. He also competed in the 100 meters, recording a time of 10.92 seconds to finish 16th overall. …
Force, Too Legit, Sweet, Weapons & Split Win
The Commercial Bowling League title race remains closely contested after leaders Strike Force and second-placed Too Legit To Split played to a 2-2 draw at Warwick Lanes. Strike Force retain a narrow lead at the top of the standings, while Too Legit To Split remain within reach, keeping the championship undecided. Third-place Sweet Life moved …
Beautiful Tobacco Bay waters.
Beautiful Tobacco Bay waters.
Bermuda College Fall 2026 Scholarships
Bermuda College is encouraging students to explore scholarship opportunities that can significantly reduce the cost of education and support their academic and career goals. A spokesperson said, “Students are being encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities that can help reduce the cost of study and support their education and career goals. “Bermuda College said the scholarships …
ECB may need to act on even ‘not-too-persistent’ inflation surge, Lagarde says
The ECB left rates unchanged last week but warned about a coming surge in prices
International News via Reuters:
Even a “not-too-persistent” oversho
Putin allies Lukashenko and Kim meet in North Korea
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has provided Moscow with millions of rounds of ammunition for its war in Ukraine, and sent troops to help Russia expel Ukrainia
100 Women In Finance Bermuda Relaunch
100 Women in Finance marked its official relaunch in Bermuda last month with an event titled: Careers that Compound: Industry Insights and New Year Networking, an energising and insight-rich discussion that brought together professionals from across the island’s financial services sector, generously sponsored by LOM. A spokesperson said, “Hosted as part of the organisation’s Education …
UK inflation holds at 3% in February ahead of likely Iran war jump
Lower petrol prices in February helped offset a rise in clothing costs, the Office for National Statistics said, but that relief looks set to prove short-lived,
Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat’, Gulf states tell UN
The nearly month-long U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has sparked large-scale Iranian retaliation in the form of drone and missile strikes on energy and civilian infra
Good Friday Kite Festival At Horseshoe Bay
The Good Friday Kite Festival will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Horseshoe Bay from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A spokesperson said, “Smith Technologies Ltd is proud to lead the revival of one of Bermuda’s most cherished national traditions with the return of the Bermuda Good Friday Kite Festival, taking place on …
Masters Golf Viewing Party At Outback
The Bermuda Golf Foundation will host a Masters viewing party next month as part of a fundraising initiative. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 10 from 1pm to 6pm at Outback Sports Bar. Tickets are priced at $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight, and include a “Masters lunch & complimentary …
Beach Volleyball Clinic Set For Next Month
A beach volleyball coaching clinic aimed at developing players and coaches of all abilities will be held next month. The Bermuda Volleyball Association event, scheduled for Sunday, April 12 from 9am to 11am at Coral Beach, will feature training, drills, game strategy and mentorship. The clinic will be led by FIVB coach Rick Bevis. “Whether …
UK house prices rise by least since September 2024 in January
The annual rate of house price inflation slowed to 1.3% in January from 1.9% in December 2025, taking the average house price in the United Kingdom to 268,000 p
Europe’s STOXX 600 gains over 1% on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 1.4% at 587.04 points by 0856 GMT, on track for its third straight day of gains after briefly dropping 10% from record highs e
Iran’s military rejects Trump’s talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes
The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces comes amid reports the U.S. has sent a 15-point plan for discussion to Tehran
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80% of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost totally blocked by Iran
Hayward lauds entrepreneurs at BEDC awards
Minister pledges stronger support and a national entrepreneurship strategy
The Minister of Economy and Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, att
Ariel Re Announces Promotions Across Offices
Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has announced today a number of promotions across its Bermuda and London offices. A spokesperson said, “This continues Ariel Re’s stated mission to be an ‘academy firm’, a place for ambitious [re]insurance professionals to learn and develop their careers. “This year’s …
Three arrests after fatal shooting
Police have arrested three men in connection with a fatal shooting in Southampton this month.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
Appeal dismissed in ‘reprehensible’ drug case
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man jailed for possessing ammunition and almost $1 million-worth of heroin.
Winston Paynter, 45, denied allegations that he had any knowledge of the …
Winston Paynter, 45, denied allegations that he had any knowledge of the …
Moongate distributes care packages amid growing need
The MoonGate Group has once again distributed its “We Care Packages” to vulnerable people in the community.
The inaugural campaign began in 2020 with a distribution of 100 packages, but due to the de…
The inaugural campaign began in 2020 with a distribution of 100 packages, but due to the de…
Apex partners with Omnes to tokenise bitcoin mining note
Apex Group, a leading global financial services provider founded in Bermuda, announced a strategic partnership with Omnes to tokenise its Omnes Mining Note (OMN).
Omnes, which is based in Luxembourg,…
Omnes, which is based in Luxembourg,…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 24 2026
March 24 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,285.40, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 23 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 19 …
Students are being encouraged to
Students are being encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities that can help reduce the cost of study and support their education and career goals.
The City of Hamilton is
The City of Hamilton is pleased to advise that the popular Discover Hamilton walking tours led by Town Crier Ed Christopher will resume on April 1 and run through December 31.
The Department of Corrections is
The Department of Corrections is reminding members of the public that its recruitment information session will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 25 March 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bermuda College North Hall G301 theatre.
Centennial Bermuda Foundation is pleased
Centennial Bermuda Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Butler as a Director to its Board. In addition to her Board appointment, Dr. Butler will serve as Chair of the Community Health and Fundamental Needs Committee, succeeding long‑serving Board Member and outgoing Committee Chair, Joy Pimental, who retires after many years of dedicated service.
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) on Monday, March 23rd held its inaugural Lineman Rodeo for competing BELCO lineworkers. Held at the BELCO Transmission & Distribution training ground, this event recognises the profession of line work and demonstrates the aspects of safety, skills, and education of lineworkers.
Column: Sherlock Jr On Golf Funding & More
[Opinion column written by FDM’s Quinton Sherlock Jr.] The recent resignation of the Port Royal Members Executive Committee, following the Board of Trustees’ decision to increase membership and green fees, has brought Bermuda’s public golf system to an important moment. The explanation offered is easy enough to understand. Taxpayer money cannot be expected to subsidise …
Bermuda Motors Attends Primary Career Fair
Corey Lewis and Mya Smith of Bermuda Motors Ltd. engaged Elliott Primary School students with interactive automotive demonstrations during the school’s annual Career Fair on March 11. A spokesperson said, “Corey Lewis [Tradesman] and Mya Smith [Vehicle Dismantler & Parts Department Assistant] represented Bermuda Motors Ltd. at the Elliott Primary School annual Career Fair on …
Premier Burt Travels To London And Luxembourg
Premier David Burt is travelling to London and Luxembourg from March 23–26 for “a series of engagements aimed at strengthening Bermuda’s engagement with Westminster, as well as enhancing international partnerships and cooperation in financial services, including meetings in Luxembourg.” A Government spokesperson said, “The visit begins in London, where Premier Burt will co-host a dinner …
Hamilton to release town crier video
A new animated video which celebrates Hamilton’s award-winning town crier and the rich history of the city will be unveiled next week.
The Day the Town Crier Went Missing, written by Hamilton’s pu…
Primary school to celebrate 75 years of education
Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish will launch celebrations for its 75th anniversary this week with an event recognising two of the school’s first students.
A spokeswoman from the school’s Alumn…
A spokeswoman from the school’s Alumn…
Video: Kamau Leverock Interviewed In India
Cricketer Kamau Leverock has featured in a video interview on the India Tigers social media channel. The former Bermuda all-rounder spoke about his cricketing heritage, which includes his uncles, former West Indies batter Alvin Greenidge and Bermuda slow left-arm bowler Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock. The left-handed batter scored a team-high 49 off 37 balls in the …
US safety agency says tracking system failed at LaGuardia jet collision
The NTSB, an independent safety agency, is leading the investigation into the fatal collision of the Air Canada Express CRJ-900 jet with a firetruck at LaGuardi
NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar space station
U.S. space agency chief Jared Isaacman, an appointee of President Donald Trump who took charge at NASA in December, announced an array of changes to the Artemis
Dollar gains as hope fades for de-escalation in Iran
The Pentagon plans to send thousands of troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the region, adding to the military buildup even as the Trump administration se
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan appeared in more than 200 documents released by the U.S. Justice Department
International News via Reuters:
French investi
Prisons review is ready
The findings of an international review of corrections facilities are ready and will be made public; OBA’s Robert King calls for better rehabilitation programme
US event seeks support to protect Sargasso Sea
Representatives of Bermuda and the UK will be in New York next month as part of the process to engage states on the protection of the Sargasso Sea under the High Seas Treaty.
On March 25, the parties …
On March 25, the parties …