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A stroke rehabilitation centre has published a guide on effective home blood pressure monitoring as part of Heart Month.
Evolution Healing Centre said that hypertension, or high blood pressure, remai…

News / Royal Gazette

Environmental charity names internship recipient

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has named Gloria Simmons as the second recipient of its Stuart Hayward Internship.
The scholarship programme was created to support recent graduates,…

Bernews / Sport

2026 February Ludwig Cann 10K Race Results

February 16, 2026

The mid-February road racing season resumed after high winds and rain postponed a previous event, with Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee winning the 2026 Ludwig Cann 10K men’s and women’s titles. Mbelenzi won the men’s race in 33:59. Kallan Richardson finished second in 34:36, and Philip Woollins placed third in 36:51. Coetzee led the women’s …

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Warwick Conclude Meet With Two Finals

February 16, 2026

Warwick Academy concluded its participation in the 2026 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships with two top-20 finishes on the final night at the Kunkel Aquatic Center. In the Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay C-Final, the team of Elanna Fulton, Allison Steynor, Elena Bortoli, and Jorgia White recorded a time of 3:58.47, finishing fourth in …

Bernews / Sport

Pacers Impress At Youth Invitational In US

February 16, 2026

Bermuda Pacers Track Club athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 14 and Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover Maryland. Skye Furbert, 9, was among the standouts, capturing first place in the girls’ 9 to 10 long jump with a personal best leap of 3.57 metres. She also advanced to the 60 metres and 200 finals …

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Kiwon Waldron Finishes Third In Season Opener

February 16, 2026

Bermudian harness driver Kiwon Waldron began his 2026 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana with a single drive. Waldron competed in the fifth race of the card aboard He’s Bubbly. Starting from a competitive draw, he kept the horse close to the leaders throughout the mile and finished third in 1:55.1. Subscribe To Bernews …

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Tre Manders On Return To Western Stars

February 16, 2026

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tre Manders says his move to Western Stars from St David’s marks a return to his cricketing roots as the club rebuilds after a difficult season. Western Stars struggled to field a team towards the end of last term, and despite earning promotion to the Premier Division in the T20 competition, …

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LIVE: Caribbean Pickleball Championships to be hosted in Bermuda

February 16, 2026

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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power

February 16, 2026

Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in Wellington although cancellations were still widespread after airpo

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Third road fatality prompts renewed safety appeal

February 16, 2026

Road Safety Council calls on motorists to prioritise caution and responsibility

The Bermuda Road Safety Council is deeply saddened to hear about the trag

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Macron urges calm after activist’s death sparks political clash

February 16, 2026

The 23-year-old died on Saturday, having fallen into a coma after being violently beaten on Thursday outside a conference given by Rima Hassan, a far-left membe

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations

February 16, 2026

Microsoft shares have fallen about 17% year-to-date on concerns over risks to its AI business and growing competition from Google’s latest Gemini model and Anth

Bernews / News

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

February 16, 2026

This past weekend saw the island mourn the death of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, a female die following a collision in St. George’s, three men stabbed in Southampton, and various community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Ministers Attend Floating Bookfair Opening Regiment To Help Hurricane …

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Governor, ministers attend Somersfield showcase

February 16, 2026

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, commended the work of students at Somersfield Academy after attending the school’s Personal Project Exhibition this month.
A spokeswoman said Mr Murdoch called the projec…

News / Royal Gazette

PLP to host Founders Day and Drum Major Awards

February 16, 2026

The “vision and sacrifice” of the founders of the Progressive Labour Party are to be celebrated at an annual event on Sunday.
Founders Day also includes the Drum Major Awards honouring people in the …

Bernews / Sport

Leverock Earns Wellness Certification

February 16, 2026

Bermuda national team footballer Danté Leverock has become a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Practitioner. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, recently joined Allshores Ltd as a wellness co-ordinator. “Proud to share that I’m now a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Wellness Practitioner,” Leverock said. “This is a meaningful step in my wellness coordinator …

Bernews / Sport

David Bascome’s Blast Defeated By Ambush

February 16, 2026

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 7-3 by St Louis Ambush at home in the Major Arena Soccer League on Saturday [February 14]. Baltimore are sixth in the standings after 13 games this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as …

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Chamber: Minister ‘to be commended’ for hospitality summit

February 16, 2026

The organisations cites collaboration on workforce challenges

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The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce issued the following media release.

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PLP mourns passing of journalist Ceola Wilson

February 16, 2026

The party says she ‘represented the very best of Bermudian journalism’

The Progressive Labour Party joins the people of Bermuda in mourning the passing o

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Germany to extend border checks by six months, minister tells Bild

February 16, 2026

The corresponding notification is currently being sent to the European Commission, the newspaper reported citing sources in the government

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Gov’t convenes summit to tackle hospitality staffing gaps

February 16, 2026

Workforce Development and industry partners address recruitment and training needs

Recently, the Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department o

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Ministers welcome Logos Hope to Bermuda

February 16, 2026

The floating bookfair docks in Hamilton until March 4

Last week, (Feb. 12), on behalf of the Government of Bermuda, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housin

Business / Royal Gazette

Company linked to Madoff fraud to dissolve

February 16, 2026

Kingate Management Ltd, the Bermuda company linked to the fallout from the Bernie Madoff fraud, is set to be dissolved after more than a decade in liquidation.
In a legal notice published this week, t…

News / TNN

Media colleagues across Bermuda are

February 16, 2026

Media colleagues across Bermuda are mourning the loss of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, as heartfelt tributes continue to pour in this morning honoring a woman many describe as one of the island’s finest female reporters.

News / TNN

Tributes are pouring in following

February 16, 2026

Tributes are pouring in following the sudden passing of well-known female journalist Ceola Wilson, whose body was discovered at her Southampton home over the weekend.

News / TNN

The Logos Hope has returned

February 16, 2026

The Logos Hope has returned to Bermuda for the first time in 16 years and is docked in Hamilton until March 4.

Bernews / News

Tributes Paid To Ceola Wilson

February 16, 2026

Following the passing of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, tributes were shared by Opposition Leader Ben Smith, former Premier Ewart F. Brown, and the Progressive Labour Party, all of whom highlighted her lasting impact on Bermuda’s media landscape. Opposition Leader Ben Smith Statement “Bermuda has indeed lost a gem with the passing of journalism veteran, Ceola …

News / Royal Gazette

Regiment’s new recruits stay strong during two-week camp

February 16, 2026

Soldiers-in-training at the Royal Bermuda Regiment have been successfully adjusting to military life, despite a week of cold and erratic weather.
New recruits said that their reasons for joining the b…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spurs Hit Seven in Villa Thriller; Nolan Shines for Bradford

February 16, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious from a sensational ten-goal encounter as they dismantled Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League. In a m

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Royal Bermuda Regiment leads multinational hurricane relief mission in Jamaica

February 16, 2026

Working alongside regional partners until February 28

A contingent of the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) has travelled to Jamaica to spearhead a multinational

Royal Gazette / Sport

St George’s goalkeeper Tahj Bell heroic in quarter-final victory

February 16, 2026

St George’s 2 Devonshire Cougars 0

St George’s advanced into the semi-final of the FA Cup with victory over a toothless Devonshire Cougars at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Goals on either side of h…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Devonshire Colts squeeze past X-Roads into FA Cup semi-final

February 16, 2026

Devonshire Colts 1 X-Roads 0

Chemarl Henry scored the lone goal five minutes from time as Premier Division title challengers Devonshire Colts scraped past a determined X-Roads in the FA Cup quart…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Oliver Betschart makes history at Bermuda Junior Championship

February 16, 2026

Oliver Betschart carved his name in local golf history after becoming the first Bermudian to secure a podium finish in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on Sunday.
…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee win Ludwig Cann 10K

February 16, 2026

Dennis Mbelenzi displayed his resilience to held off strong competition from the young Kallan Richardson to win the Ludwig Cann 10K on Sunday.
Mbelenzi crossed the finish line at Astwood Park in 33min…

Business / Royal Gazette

US units of Aegon Ltd backed by rating agency

February 16, 2026

American subsidiaries of a Bermudian-based insurer have retained excellent credit ratings from AM Best.
Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rat…

Business / Royal Gazette

Local lawyers recognised in Chambers Global Guide

February 16, 2026

Walkers Bermuda and Carey Olsen have established themselves alongside the traditional legal powerhouses of Conyers and Appleby as top tier Bermuda law firms in the Chambers Global Guide 2026.
Conyers …

Business / Royal Gazette

Abic salutes Lombard Odier after 50 years in Bermuda

February 16, 2026

The global wealth and asset manager, Lombard Odier Trust (Bermuda) Ltd, celebrates its golden anniversary of being in Bermuda by partnering with the Association of Bermuda International Companies, sta…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Tributes paid after death of ‘fearless’ journalist

February 15, 2026

Ceola Wilson described as brilliant, intense and authentic

Ceola Wilson. Photo from Facebook

Moving tributes are being paid after the passing of jour

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Join the Regiment for breakfast walk & run

February 15, 2026

Fitness and fellowship come together for soldiers and members of the wider community this month with the welcome return of a Royal Bermuda Regiment Breakfast Ru

Bernews / Sport

Raishun Burch Wins Grand Caraïbe Opener

February 15, 2026

Bermudian show jumper Raishun Burch recorded a victory on the opening day of the Grand Caraïbe International Horse Jumping Competition in Martinique, finishing first in the Grand Caribbean Grand Prix Day 1 Class. The regional event forms part of a multi-leg Caribbean tour featuring Elite and Junior divisions and attracts riders from across the region …

Bernews / Sport

Golf: Hunt & Lightbourne Win Monthly Medal

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda Golf Association held its February Monthly Medal at Turtle Hill Golf Club, with players competing across multiple divisions on the par-three course. In the Men’s Championship Division, Fraser Hunt claimed victory with a three-over-par 57, finishing three strokes clear of the field. Dan Roy and Alistair Lynch both posted six-over-par 60, with Roy …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Minister signs pact to accelerate energy efficiency

February 15, 2026

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne took part in Global Energy Efficiency Alliance ministerial roundtable in the UAE

The Minister of Home Affairs

Business / Royal Gazette

Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs

February 15, 2026

On the eve of the start of a crucial tourism year, participants at a Government-convened Hospitality Workforce Summit have raised concern about ongoing recruitment challenges in some areas of the hosp…

Bernews / News

Ministers Attend Floating Bookfair Opening

February 15, 2026

Multiple government ministers recently attended the official opening of the MV Logos Hope, which hosts the world’s largest floating bookfair. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, [Feb. 12], on behalf of the Government of Bermuda, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities, the Hon. Zane DeSilva, JP, MP, the Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, …

News / Royal Gazette

Ceola Wilson (1961-2026): a dedicated and fearless journalist

February 15, 2026

Ceola Wilson, who was known for her direct and unapologetic approach to journalism, died this weekend. She was 64.
Ceola Berneice Wilson experienced the growth of the news industry for 40 years while…

Bernews / Business

BMA Issues Warning About ‘Coinmint Bermuda’

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has added Coinmint Bermuda Limited and Coinmint Bermuda Services Limited to its warning list. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA or Authority] is aware that the following entities are falsely claiming to be companies incorporated in Bermuda and licensed by the Authority to conduct regulated activity under the Digital …

Bernews / Business

NVIDIA Fireside Chat ‘Future Of AI In Business’

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda Principles Foundation has announced a landmark NVIDIA Fireside Chat titled “The Future of AI in Business.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Principles Foundation announces a landmark public event to be held at the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference [BP30]: a ticketed NVIDIA Fireside Chat, “The Future of AI in Business”. This will be …

Bernews / Business

BSX Reports Record 2025 Year-End Results

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holding, Inc., reported its 2025 year-end results, highlighting a record year for insurance-linked securities [ILS] listings. A spokesperson said, “BSX reported 209 new ILS listings in 2025, a 34.0% increase from 2024, bringing its total number of listings to 746 and accounting for …

Bernews / Sport

Jessica Lewis Reflects On Medal Victories

February 15, 2026

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on winning two medals at the 17th Fazza International Open Championship at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Lewis won gold in the T53/54 100 metres in 16.32sec and bronze in the T53/54 400 final in 59.78. “A successful season opener here in Dubai!” Lewis said. “Two medals and …

Bernews / Sport

David Patrick’s LSU Defeated By Tennessee

February 15, 2026

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s college basketball team were defeated 73-63 by the Tennessee Volunteers away yesterday [February 14]. The Tigers record is now 14-11 overall and 2-10 in SEC play. Patrick is the former head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets men and the UC Riverside Highlanders men. Related …