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Meteorologists say human-driven climate change makes such extreme weather events more frequent and destructive International News via Reuters: Helicopters rescued people stranded on their rooftops as torrential rains swept across…

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Photos & Video: Preparation At Port Royal

October 19, 2026

The stage is set at Port Royal Golf Course for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with some of the world’s top golfers heading to Bermuda to compete from October 22 to 25. The Southampton venue will once again host the PGA Tour event, bringing four days of professional golf to Bermuda as part of the …

Bernews / Sport

Photos & Results: Netball Winter League Opener

October 19, 2026

Netball Bermuda officially kicked off its 2026/27 Winter League season with their Opening Ceremony at Bernard Park this weekend. Overall Results 10 & Under 1 Storm: 30 points 2 Dandy Stars: 29 points 3 NVCC & Phoenix Sparks: 25 points each 13 & Under 1 Phoenix Embers: 23 points 2 Dandy Stars & Storm Lightning: …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FTSE 100 slips as banks, miners drag

October 19, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.9% to 10,787.93 points by 0958 GMT, after three consecutive sessions of gains A worker walks near an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) branded cube…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sterling hits 17-month high against euro

October 19, 2026

The euro fell and the spread between French OAT bonds and safe-haven German Bunds widened by a few basis points after France was rocked by some of its worst unrest…

Business / Royal Gazette

New Elbow Beach Hotel planned with 15-year tax breaks

October 19, 2026

The new Elbow Beach Hotel is to be re-sited away from the old location, farther west along the 44-acre property, and will enjoy a tax holiday for up to 15 years.
Developers propose to raze the old hot…

News / Royal Gazette

Death toll for 2026 up to 15 after Somerset Bridge crash

October 19, 2026

Police have confirmed that a 30-year-old male died as a result of a three-vehicle crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday.
The man’s death marks the fifteenth road fatality of 2026.
In a…

News / Royal Gazette

Former education consultant handed road safety contract

October 19, 2026

The overseas consultant that assisted in the controversial reform of Bermuda’s public education system was awarded a six-week contract to advise the Government on road safety strategy, The Royal Gazet…

News / Royal Gazette

National Trust welcomes archaeological work by Elbow Beach developer

October 19, 2026

The Bermuda National Trust has commended the redeveloper of the Elbow Beach Hotel for undertaking “sufficient measures” to address archaeological concerns at the Paget property.
At the same time, the …

News / Royal Gazette

Former congressman joined by Bermuda family in US

October 19, 2026

A former US congressman with family links to Bermuda has described the unveiling of his portrait as one the “greatest honours” of his life.
Meanwhile, relatives from the island have shared their pride…

Bernews / Business

Pink Sand Launches 2027 Scenic Calendar

October 19, 2026

Pink Sand Consultants Ltd has launched pre-orders for its first-ever 2027 Bermuda Scenic Calendar, featuring island photography and public holidays for Bermuda, the United Kingdom and the United States. A spokesperson said, “Pink Sand Consultants Ltd is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Bermuda Scenic Calendar, now available for pre-order for 2027. “Featuring …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Canadian Kielty comes out on top in Junior Gold Cup

October 19, 2026

It was third time lucky for Canadian junior sailor Will Kielty, who won the 2026 RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup.
Kielty beat 27 other sailors from 14 countries, winning seven of the 12 races to finish …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Teenager Kunze snatches late winner for Zebras in heated affair

October 19, 2026

X Roads Warriors 2 PHC Zebras 3

Rufaro Kunze came off the bench to grab a late winner for PHC Zebras in a heated Premier Division affair against X-Roads Warriors at Lord’s yesterday, where both …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Blair-Paynter fires hat-trick as Colts rout Social Club

October 19, 2026

Devonshire Colts 5 Young Men’s Social Club 1

Striker Sage Blair-Paynter fired in a first-half hat-trick on his first league start as Devonshire Colts returned to winning ways over a defiant Young…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Dandy Town return to top of table

October 19, 2026

St George’s 1 Dandy Town 3

Defending Premier Division champions Dandy Town moved back into first place after an underwhelming 3-1 win over St George’s Colts at Wellington Oval.
A pair of early fi…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Netball Bermuda sets the stage for new season

October 19, 2026

There was a real buzz at Bernard Park on Saturday as the netball community gathered in numbers for the launch of the 2026-27 Winter League.
Most of the teams across the various divisions were out in f…

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Championship Full Field Announced

October 19, 2026

The full field for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been announced, with some of the top golfers in the world set to compete at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton from October 22-25. The event includes five past champions: Brendon Todd [2019], Seamus Power [2022], Camilo Villegas [2023], Rafa Campos [2024] and Adam …

Bernews / Sport

Smith & Sprincova Win Swans Club Charity 5K

October 19, 2026

Chayce Smith won the Swans Club Charity 5K Run at John Smith’s Bay, finishing in 17 minutes, 52.83 seconds, while Stepanka Sprincova claimed the women’s title with a time of 19:35.30. The race started and finished along South Road in Smith’s Parish, with proceeds supporting community initiatives. Smith took control early in the 3.1-mile race …

Bernews / Business

Knust To Support Conduit Re’s Specialty Growth

October 19, 2026

Conduit Holdings Limited has engaged reinsurance specialist Winfried Knust to support growth in its credit, surety, political risk and mortgage reinsurance classes. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the engagement of Winfried Knust to support growth in credit, surety, …

Bernews / Business

Bacardi Opens Applications For Bartender Training

October 19, 2026

Bacardi has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its free Shake Your Future bartender training programme, offering Bermudians the chance to train in London and receive pre- and post-training support in Bermuda, A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi has announced the launch of Cohort 5 of Shake Your Future, its free professional bartender training program designed …

Bernews / Sport

Goalless Draw For Daizhari Tucker’s Team

October 19, 2026

Daizhari Tucker’s Worcester Raiders draw 0-0 away to Paulton Rovers in the Southern Football League Division One South this weekend. Tucker, Worcester Raiders’ first-team coach, helped the club win promotion from Step 5 of the English non-league pyramid last season. Worcester Raiders are eighth in the standings. Related Stories Jakeem Jennings Named Man Of Match …

Bernews / Sport

Lauren Cardwell Helps Toronto Secure 4-0 Win

October 19, 2026

Bermudian Lauren Cardwell and her University of Toronto Varsity Blues teammates defeated the Queen’s Gaels 4-0 at Back Campus Fields. Toronto took the lead in the third minute through fourth-year forward Ava Airnes, who scored for the second consecutive game. First-year midfielder Imke Arndt doubled the advantage in the 18th minute, converting a penalty corner …

Bernews / Sport

Golf: Eric West Wins Caribbean Championship

October 19, 2026

Bermudian golfer Eric West is targeting more international competition after winning the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championship in Anguilla with a three-round total of seven-over-par 223. West built his lead with a two-under-par 70 in the second round after opening with a 75, then carded a 78 in the final round to secure the title. …

Bernews / Sport

Hands & Gazzard Beat Cayman Islands

October 19, 2026

Bermuda’s Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard finished 11th at the NORCECA Under-23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour stop in San Salvador, El Salvador, after winning their final match in straight sets. The Bermudian pair defeated the Cayman Islands’ Julissa Kelly and Elise Swaby 21–14, 21–10 in the 11th-place play-off on Sunday [October 18]. The victory followed …

Bernews / News

Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting

October 19, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses following a shooting in Pembroke that injured a 17-year-old male. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting that occurred around 10:45pm Wednesday, 14th October 2026, on Curving Avenue, in Pembroke. “At last check, the 17-year-old male who was shot and injured, remained hospitalised. “Investigators are keen …

News / TNN

The latest collapse occurred yesterday,

October 19, 2026

The latest collapse occurred yesterday, according to residents, just minutes after a family member had left the area and approximately 45 minutes after another resident had walked along the nearby pathway.

Bernews / Sport

Eva Frazzoni Scores & Named Player Of Match

October 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Eva Frazzoni scored and was named player of the match in AFC Sudbury’s 2-0 home win over Royston Town in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division today [October 17]. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 25th minute. AFC Sudbury are third in the standings with 16 points from eight games. Related …

Bernews / Sport

Jakeem Jennings Named Man Of Match

October 18, 2026

Bermudian footballer Jakeem Jennings was named man of the match in Borrowash Victoria’s 4-0 home win over Bakewell Town in the Camper UK Premier Division South of the Central Midlands Alliance League yesterday [October 17]. The forward has been in superb form in recent matches for the English non-league side, scoring in their previous game. …

Bernews / News

30-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

October 18, 2026

The police have confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s 15th road fatality of 2026. A 30-year-old male motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a collision involving two other motorcyclists around 4am Saturday, 17th October 2026, along Middle Road, …

Bernews / Sport

Amaris Munya Places 16th At Lake Minneola

October 18, 2026

Bermudian runner Amaris Munya finished 16th overall to help Montverde Academy’s girls cross-country team place second among 18 teams at the Lake Minneola Last Chance Invitational. Munya recorded a time of 20 minutes and 8.1 seconds, finishing as Montverde’s third runner in the 131-competitor field. Lyla McMillen led the Eagles, placing sixth in 19:34.4, while …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Debutant Christian Hamilton sails to glory in Bermuda Gold Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda Gold Cup debutant Christian Hamilton stunned World No 1 Chris Poole to lift the King Edward VII Trophy today.
After a week featuring more than 100 matches, the identity of the champion was sti…

News / Royal Gazette

Weather causes cruise ship to divert from Bermuda to Canada

October 18, 2026

A cruise ship is avoiding docking in Bermuda tomorrow because of reports of stormy weather.
The Vision of the Seas was expected to arrive at Dockyard but has now rerouted to Saint John, New Brunswick …

News / Royal Gazette

Police call for witnesses of Curving Avenue shooting

October 18, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses of the shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening, on Curving Avenue in Pembroke.
At last check, the 17-year-old male who was shot and injured remains in hospital.
…

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Records 8,231 Pins At World Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda finished 31st on the combined men’s singles round-robin leaderboard at the International Bowling Federation [IBF] World Cup in Brunnthal, near Munich, Germany. The four-man squad accumulated 8,231 pins and 61 match points across 44 games at Max Munich Bowling. LeVinc Samuels completed Bermuda’s singles campaign on Saturday [October 17], finishing eighth in Group D, …

Business / Royal Gazette

Baron named head of Coinbase Bermuda

October 18, 2026

Jeffrey Baron has been appointed head of Coinbase Bermuda, the island operation of the global cryptocurrency exchange.
Mr Baron, a Bermudian, has served as chief operating officer of Coinbase Bermuda …

Bernews / Sport

Cody Robinson Scores In Thomas Victory

October 18, 2026

Bermudian Cody Robinson scored the winning goal, with fellow Bermudian T’syi Showers providing the assist, as Thomas College defeated Maine Maritime Academy 1-0 in North Atlantic Conference action in the U.S. After a goalless first half, Robinson broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, with Showers credited with the assist. It was Robinson’s fifth goal …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

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October 18, 2026

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Appleby Advises SageSure On Pillar Investment

October 18, 2026

Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to SageSure in relation to its investment in Pillar Capital Management, a Bermuda-based insurance-linked securities [ILS] fund manager with over US$4 billion in institutional assets under management. A spokesperson said, “The investment expands SageSure’s capabilities across the property catastrophe value chain and strengthening its ability to connect underwriting expertise with …

Bernews / Sport

Minister Welcomes Women’s Basketball Return

October 18, 2026

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell joined the Director of Sport and Recreation in recognising the relaunch of the Bermuda Basketball Association’s Women’s League. A government spokesperson said, “Minister Darrell congratulated the Association on re-establishing the league, welcoming the renewed opportunities for women and girls to participate, develop their skills …

Bernews / Sport

Elijah Daley Wins Three Events For Toronto

October 18, 2026

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley won three individual events as the University of Toronto defeated McMaster University in their season-opening dual meet at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool on Saturday [October 17]. The second-year Varsity Blues swimmer claimed victories in the men’s 100-metre individual medley, 150-metre butterfly and 50-metre breaststroke. Daley won the 100-metre individual medley …

Bernews / Sport

Corona League Becomes Carlsberg League

October 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Corona League has been renamed the Carlsberg League and will move its matches from Goose Gosling Field to Devonshire Recreation Club for the new season. The campaign kicks off on Friday [October 23], with league champions Inter BDA facing Corona League Cup winners YGSC in the Charity Cup. David Furtado, the Carlsberg League president, …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Shakir Smith stars as Paget beat Somerset

October 18, 2026

Somerset Trojans 1 Paget 3

Shakir Smith scored two goals of the highest quality to lead Paget to their first league victory of the season over newly promoted Somerset Trojans at Somerset Cricket …

Bernews / Sport

Jutorre Burgess’ Town Advance In FA Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermuda footballer Jutorre Burgess’s Harborough Town have reached the FA Cup First Round Proper after beating Spennymoor Town 3-1 at home yesterday [October 17]. The winger, who missed the second half of last season because of a knee injury, recently returned to action for the English non-league side. Burgess helped Harborough win the Pitching In …

Bernews / Sport

Hands & Gazzard Play Two More Matches

October 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard recorded two defeats as the NORCECA Under-23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour continued in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Saturday [October 17]. The pair completed their Pool D schedule against St. Kitts and Nevis before facing Costa Rica in the classification matches for ninth to 12th place. St. Kitts And …

Business / Royal Gazette

Powertranz and Mastercard simplify restaurant payments

October 18, 2026

Bermuda-headquartered Powertranz has partnered with Mastercard to provide a pay-at-the-table solution in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.
Mastercard is supporting the go-to-market rollout of a solut…

Bernews / Sport

Poole & Hamilton Advance To Gold Cup Finals

October 18, 2026

Finalists Chris Poole of the United States and Christian Hamilton of Great Britain advanced to the final of the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup after winning their respective semi-final matches. A spokesperson said, “A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole [USA] and …

Business / Royal Gazette

Cofounder of failed Bermudian reinsurer’s parent firm admits $500m fraud

October 18, 2026

Josh Wander, the cofounder of 777 Partners, admitted to fraud in connection with what federal prosecutors said was a scheme to bilk lenders and investors out of at least $500 million before the firm c…

Bernews / Business

Constellation Re First Bermuda Transaction

October 18, 2026

Constellation Re announced the successful completion of the inaugural reinsurance transaction for Constellation Re Bermuda, Ltd. [CRBL], its Bermuda-domiciled licensed reinsurer. A spokesperson said, “The strategic intercompany reinsurance transaction involves term and universal life insurance and disability income products. The transaction expands Constellation Re’s reinsurance capabilities and operational footprint in Bermuda. “Concurrent with the inaugural …

Bernews / Sport

Erica Hawley Places 17th At Beijing World Cup

October 18, 2026

Bermudian Erica Hawley finished 17th in the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Cup Beijing, completing the course in two hours, four minutes and one second. Hawley finished three minutes and 28 seconds behind China’s Xinyu Lin, who won in 2:00:33. Competing at Yanqi Lake, Hawley completed the 1.5-kilometre swim in 19:38 before recording …

Bernews / Business

AM Best Revises Sura Re’s Outlook To Positive

October 18, 2026

AM Best revised its outlook on Sura Re Ltd to positive from stable. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] of Sura Re …