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The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo will be temporarily closed today and tomorrow for the next phase of the North Rock Tank crane operations.
The closure is necessary to ensuring the long-term structu…

Bernews / Business

AI Leader mea Secures $50M Investment

February 17, 2026

mea Platform, the AI-native insurance technology company, announced a $50 million minority growth equity investment from SEP, a leading investor in enterprise technology companies. A spokesperson said, “Since formation in 2021, mea has consistently driven the market for AI applied to the insurance industry. Demand is accelerating for mea’s products that rapidly improve combined ratios …

Bernews / Sport

Lee Terceira Wins USTA Title In Miami

February 17, 2026

Lee Terceira became the first female junior player from Bermuda to win a Level 5 Open USTA Tournament in the Under 12 Division in Miami. Terceira entered the tournament draw the night before the first round following player withdrawals. In the Round of 16, she defeated Bhuvika Syamagari of Illinois in straight sets. Terceira faced …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

First national LGBTQ+ survey under way

February 17, 2026

Findings to strengthen programs, support funding, and guide policy conversations

Bermuda has launched its first national survey focused on the lived expe

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Annual PALS Walk set to unite community

February 17, 2026

Fundraiser supports cancer patients and families across Bermuda

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PALS is preparing for its 38th Annual Fundr

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‘Encouraging’ decline seen in sexually transmitted disease

February 17, 2026

Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, which runs until Friday, has been used by the Ministry of Health to share its latest data.
Surveillance figures from 2025 shows several major sexually tr…

Bernews / Business

Carla Seely Rejoins Freisenbruch As COO

February 17, 2026

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. [FIS] announced that Carla Seely has rejoined the Company as Chief Operating Officer [COO], effective Monday, February 2. A spokesperson said, “Her appointment comes at a time of continued evolution within the insurance and financial services sector, as Freisenbruch proactively strengthens its leadership team during a period of market change. “Founded …

Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Earns Top Five Finishes

February 17, 2026

Bermudian harness driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In Race 3, Waldron drove Odds On Candy to a third-place finish, recording a time of 1:57.1. Waldron returned in Race 4, guiding Straight Bet Babie to a fourth-place finish with a time of 1:57.2. Related Stories Kiwon Waldron Finishes …

Bernews / Sport

Karting Championship Race Day #10 Results

February 17, 2026

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] returned to action on Sunday [Feb 15] for Race #10 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, featuring a strong field of 42 drivers. A spokesperson said, “After losing a race day to severe winter weather, the Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] returned to action on Sunday, February 15, hosting Race …

Bernews / Sport

Hayden Dill Signs For Ecclesfield Red Rose

February 17, 2026

Bermuda Under-20 national team footballer Hayden Dill has signed for Sheffield-based outfit Ecclesfield Red Rose. Ecclesfield play in the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Senior First Division. The 19-year-old forward, who is a product of the IDA Bermuda Academy programme, has also played for PHC Zebras, Robin Hood and Dandy Town. “We are delighted to welcome …

Bernews / Sport

Gianluca Bortoli Places Fourth In Barbados

February 17, 2026

Gianluca Bortoli finished fourth in the men’s elite race at the recent World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados. Bortoli, who has already qualified for the Carifta Games in Grenada in April, posted a time of 1hr 00min 03sec. In the same field, Lucas Bule crossed the line in fifteenth with a time of …

Bernews / Sport

Wins For Hood, Onions And Rhino In Corona

February 17, 2026

There were wins for FC Rhino, Terrace Onions and Robin Hood in the Corona League at BAA Field. Rhino beat YGS 3-1 thanks to goals from Dashun Butterfield, Ereico Outerbridge and Zahn Richardson. Domah Williams netted for YGS. Onions defeated Inter BDA 4-1 courtesy of goals from Aiden Shepherd [2] and Joe Madeira [2]. Thales …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

February 17, 2026

The ban comes amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children’s health and safety

International News via Reuters:

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‘Global euro’ may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan

February 17, 2026

European Union leaders and finance chiefs this past week have launched another push to bolster the bloc’s economic clout and reposition its defense

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PLP to host Founders Day event

February 17, 2026

Annual ceremony will recognise service and leadership within the community

The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party issued the following media release.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

St. George’s invites support for Town events

February 17, 2026

Corporation calls on residents and businesses to get involved

The Corporation of St. George’s (CSG) has made a heartfelt call for residents and visitor

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda, UK seek Sargasso Sea protection

February 17, 2026

Joint initiative aims to secure international support under High Seas Treaty

Image: Sargasso Sea Commission

Government House issued the following media st

News / TNN

It’s only mid-February and already

February 17, 2026

It’s only mid-February and already Bermuda has suffered three road fatalities this year. Sadly, that’s three families who are grieving, and their lives will be forever altered. To them, I extend my deepest condolences.

News / TNN

TNN FUNERAL NOTIFICATION

February 17, 2026

TNN FUNERAL NOTIFICATION

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A Jamaican national convicted of

February 17, 2026

A Jamaican national convicted of a serious sexual offense is expected to be released from custody this month, prompting government officials to issue a public notice and outline plans for his immediate deportation.

Bernews / News

Chamber Praises Minister For Hospitality Summit

February 17, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce commended Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward following what it described as a productive Hospitality Summit that brought together Government, labour unions and stakeholders from Bermuda’s hotel and restaurant sectors to address workforce challenges. A spokesperson said, “The Hospitality Summit hosted by the Ministry of Labour, through the Department …

Bernews / News

Video: Bermuda Snail Declared ‘Safe & Secure’

February 17, 2026

The greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, has now been “confirmed safe and secure” following a conservation effort. A statement from the Chester Zoo said, “The greater Bermuda snail [Poecilozonites bermudensis] was believed to be lost forever until a small surviving population was rediscovered in an alleyway in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton, a decade ago. “Now, …

News / Royal Gazette

Tourist visits drop 10% but spending increases to $550m

February 17, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda’s Reina is ready to rumble

February 17, 2026

A Bermudian-born practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will test her mettle in the squared circle this week as she takes part in a tryout for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Reina Maypa was scheduled to …

News / Royal Gazette

Medical tourism agreement terms still under negotiation

February 17, 2026

The contractual terms in a partnership that could pave the way for the establishment of a medical tourism industry in Bermuda continue to be negotiated, the Government and its prospective partner have…

News / Royal Gazette

Behind bars, mobile phones abound in prison contraband

February 17, 2026

Mobile phones and contraband continue to plague Westgate Correctional Facility, including in maximum security cells, documents detailing seizures at the facility show.
Other common unauthorised items…

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda and UK seek support to protect Sargasso Sea

February 17, 2026

The governments of Bermuda and the UK have announced a joint initiative seeking protection of the Sargasso Sea under the High Seas Treaty.
The treaty, referred to as the Biological Diversity Beyond Na…

News / TNN

Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday,

February 17, 2026

Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, police received a report that a minor child was seen was seen in the area of the Prospect Primary school, carrying a black handgun.

News / Royal Gazette

Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen to be released

February 16, 2026

Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen is expected to be released from prison this Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice warned.
However, the Minister of Economy and Labour and the Department of Immigration…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Third Point buys stake in Spanish defence firm Indra, source says

February 16, 2026

A spokesperson for Indra declined to comment on Third Point’s purchase, which was first reported by Bloomberg

International News via Reuters:

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Spa offers ‘greener approach’ to beauty care

February 16, 2026

As Bermuda celebrates Spa Month, local businesses are showcasing wellness-focused services for both residents and visitors.

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Climate Challenge: A Decade After Paris Agreement

February 16, 2026

Data from some of the world’s leading scientific agencies shows global warming has sped up markedly since the mid‑2010s

International News via Reuters

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Australians released from Syrian camp returned due to ‘technical’ issues

February 16, 2026

Hukmiya Mohamed, a co-director of Roj camp, told Reuters that the 34 Australians had been handed to members of their families who had come to Syria for the rele

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability

February 16, 2026

The agencies partnered with California-based Valar Atomics to fly one of the company’s Ward microreactors on a C-17 aircraft — without nuclear fuel — to H

Business / Royal Gazette

Partner Re subsidiary credit outlook remains stable says AM Best

February 16, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of PartnerRe’s operating subsidiaries.
Concurrently, AM Best has affirme…

Business / Royal Gazette

Cavello Bay Reinsurance credit ratings unchanged says AM Best

February 16, 2026

AM Best has declared that the credit ratings of Cavello Bay Reinsurance, a subsidiary of Enstar Group, are unchanged.
The announcement was made following news that Enstar has entered into a definitive…

Business / Royal Gazette

CEO foresees the digitisation of reinsurance securities

February 16, 2026

The CEO of a reinsurance company has suggested that reinsurance could soon move onchain.
Oxbridge Re’s Jay Madhu says tokenised reinsurance is closer than many expect, because more corners of traditio…

Business / Royal Gazette

Oliver Ross, Vantage Risk’s new head of Bermuda casualty

February 16, 2026

Bermudian-based re/insurer Vantage Risk, has appointed Oliver Ross as head of Bermuda casualty to strengthen the company’s leadership team.
According to Reinsurance News, Mr Ross joined the Bermuda of…

Business / Royal Gazette

Bank price up

February 16, 2026

The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,418.28 today.
Fifty Butterfield Bank shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange as the price ended the day unchanged at $53.50.
Allshores also saw activity for 5…

News / TNN

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. (FIS)

February 16, 2026

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. (FIS) is pleased to announce that Carla Seely has rejoined the Company as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, February 2.

News / TNN

A 42-year-old man was charged

February 16, 2026

A 42-year-old man was charged in Magistrates’ Court today with four offenses arising from a Valentine’s night disturbance at the Cambridge Beach Hotel property.

News / Royal Gazette

Tourist visits drop 10% even as spending increases to $550m

February 16, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

News / Royal Gazette

Lane closure will affect traffic on Blue Hole Hill

February 16, 2026

A lane closure is in effect at a section of Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish, adjacent to Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa, the Ministry of Public Works said.
The closure is for wall construction and …

News / Royal Gazette

Council urges drivers to put safety first

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged road users to make safety a priority, in the wake of the island’s third road fatality for 2026 when a female pillion passenger died after a bike crash in St G…

News / Royal Gazette

Former OBA candidate denies assaulting police officers

February 16, 2026

A former One Bermuda Alliance candidate this morning denied allegations that he fought police officers at a hotel in an incident on Valentine’s Day.
John Seymour, 42, from Pembroke, pleaded not guilt…

Royal Gazette / Sport

North Village pitted against St George’s in FA Cup semi-final

February 16, 2026

Holders North Village and St George’s Colts will square off in the FA Cup semi-finals after being pitted against each other in the draw.
The tie is a repeat of the 2023-24 final, which St George’s won…

Business / Royal Gazette

Carla Seely returns to Freisenbruch as COO

February 16, 2026

The Royal Gazette columnist, Carla Seely, has rejoined Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd as chief operating officer.
As a writer for the daily newspaper, Ms Seely offers insights and practical a…

News / Royal Gazette

Road safety campaign gets creative treatment at college

February 16, 2026

Bermuda College media arts students have drawn up campaigns for road safety championing designated drivers.
A college spokesman said the students were challenged to present original campaign concepts …

News / Royal Gazette

Digital tool brought to bear on building permits backlog

February 16, 2026

Paperwork at the Department of Planning that has held up the approval of building permits is getting a digital tool to speed up the process, from today.
The mechanism, SAFEbuilt, offers extra technica…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda to host Caribbean Pickleball Championships

February 16, 2026

Bermuda will defend the Caribbean Pickleball Championship title on home court after being granted hosting rights to stage the event on island for the first time.
The championships will be held at WER …