Government Issues RFP for New RBR Coast Guard Vessels
The Ministry of National Security has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new patrol and interceptor vessels for the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard (RBRCG). This…
Police Identify Bermudians On Air Ambulance
The Bermuda Police have now officially confirmed that the two Bermudians on the air ambulance that went missing were 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son Sergio Wayne Lottimore. A police spokesperson said “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identities of the two Bermudian Nationals who were on board an aircraft …
Lane closure expected on North Shore Road
Part of North Shore Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic this week, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokeswoman said the emergency closure will be in effect near Mission…
A spokeswoman said the emergency closure will be in effect near Mission…
Arcadian launches property team led by Gavin Davis
Bermudian-headquartered Arcadian Risk Capital is expanding its property underwriting business with a new team led by former Hamilton Re executive Gavin Davis.
The managing general agent said the Bermu…
The managing general agent said the Bermu…
Police appeal for witnesses to car crash with pedestrian
Police appealed for witnesses this morning after a female pedestrian was left seriously injured as a result of a crash with a car in Hamilton.
The woman, said to be a 57-year-old from Pembroke, was be…
The woman, said to be a 57-year-old from Pembroke, was be…
BFRS 2026 Fire Safety Awareness Week
BFRS 2026 Fire Safety Awareness Week (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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TABS Wins Two Cayman Islands Gold Awards
Bermuda-born lifestyle brand TABS has won two Gold awards in the 2026 Best of Cayman Islands Awards, marking its second consecutive year receiving the honours. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-born lifestyle brand TABS is celebrating another milestone, taking home two Gold awards in the 2026 Best of Cayman Islands Awards for the second consecutive year. “TABS …
Nia Christopher Scores Four Goals In FH Victory
Bermudian Nia Christopher delivered an outstanding four-goal performance to lead FH Hafnarfjörður to a 5–0 victory over ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland’s top-flight women’s league this weekend. The Bermudian forward wasted little time making her mark, scoring in the fifth and seventh minutes to put FH in control. Her early double gave the home side a …
Prismic expands Japanese business with $5bn deal
Bermuda-based Prismic Life has agreed to reinsure approximately $5 billion of reserves backing US dollar-denominated Japanese whole life policies issued by Prudential Financial’s Japanese affiliates.
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Bermuda Union World Teachers’ Day Message
[World Teachers’ Day message from the Bermuda Union of Teachers] World Teachers’ Day gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the educators who dedicate themselves to guiding Bermuda’s children as they learn, grow and succeed. That recognition matters. Teachers deserve our thanks and our respect. If we are really serious about the future of …
Rest Of The World Wins Bascome–Falzone Cup
The ‘Rest of the World’ team defeated defending champions Team Bermuda 9-5 to win the Bascome–Falzone Cup. Organised by the Bermuda International Pool League, the tournament honours Gary Bascome and Mr Falzone for their contributions to local cue sports. The winning Rest of the World team featured Todd Dziak, Peejay Samson, Karl Wilson, Richard Burton …
North Field closed for capital works and Rugby Classic prep
The North Field and walking track at the National Sports Centre will be closed from Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 27 as the floodlight system is being replaced.
Work is scheduled to take place…
Work is scheduled to take place…
UK’s FTSE 100 steadies after worst week since April as miners gain
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.19% to 10,481.20 points at 1018 GMT International News via Reuters: The UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Monday, steadying after its steepest drop since…
Video: Aeziah Divine On Impressive Season
Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on a season of steady improvement after completing his second campaign in the R&G Moto4 British Cup. Divine brought the curtain down on his impressive season at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, at the weekend, finishing a superb fifth in the opening race on Saturday before finishing twelfth …
UK services firms suffer surge in costs, raise prices, PMI shows
The headline gauge in the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for the services sector came in at 52.1 in September, down from 52.5 in August, its joint-weakest growth since June…
Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows
Inflation in the bloc jumped more than expected to 3.8% last month from 3.2% in August on soaring energy costs, raising the risk the European Central Bank will lift interest…
Air ambulance president: “Unimaginable loss”
The operator of an air ambulance that went missing while travelling from Bermuda to Boston in the early hours of Saturday said it now must face the “heartbreaking reality” that all of those aboard are…
Video: Daizhari Tucker On Raiders Draw
Daizhari Tucker, Worcester Raiders’ first-team coach, has reflected on his team’s 2-2 draw away to Tiverton in the Southern Football League Division One South at the weekend. Tucker helped Raiders gain promotion from Step 5 of the English non-league pyramid last season. Raiders are ninth in the standings this season. “We were under the cosh …
White & Olander Win 2026 President’s Cup
Conor White won the 2026 President’s Cup road race on Sunday, finishing more than five minutes ahead of the second place finisher, while Panzy Olander took the women’s title A spokesperson said, “Conor White delivered an impressive solo performance to win the 2026 President’s Cup on Sunday, 4 October, finishing more than five minutes clear of …
Sterling on track for biggest daily rise vs euro in months
Sterling edged up against a strong dollar, buoyed by the British government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and a more constructive approach to the European Union International News via Reuters: The…
Appleby Advises NYK On Avenir LNG Deal
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha [NYK] in connection with its acquisition of a 50% interest in Avenir LNG Limited from Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited. A spokesperson said, “The transaction brings together NYK and Stolt-Nielsen Gas as equal shareholders in Avenir LNG, creating a strategic joint venture …
Three National Records Fall In Archery
Bermudian archers set three new national records during a day of competition hosted by the National Archery Association of Bermuda at Gold Point Archery in St George’s. The governing body staged the Outdoor Nationals and Bermuda Archery Tournament on the same day, with competitors taking part in recurve, compound and barebow events. Braeden Fraser, Naseeha …
Pickleball: Chiappa And Fox Win Three Silvers
Bermudian pickleball players Susan Chiappa and Sarah Fox won three silver medals between them at the APP Columbus Open in Ohio. Chiappa and Fox reached the final in the women’s doubles 3.5 skill level for the 65+ and 70+ age bracket, earning silver medals after the championship match. Chiappa also won silver in the mixed …
Tyler Smith Finishes 5th At Europe Triathlon Cup
Bermudian triathlete Tyler Smith finished fifth at the Europe Triathlon Cup Ceuta, completing the race in 52min 03sec. Smith was just nine seconds behind German winner Jan Scheffold, who crossed the line in 51:54. Germany’s Till Kramp placed second in 51:56, Spain’s Eduardo Blanco Mollá was third in 51:57, and Esteban Basanta Fouz, also of …
Jamin Hodgkins Helps Ravens Claim Win
Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins and his UBCOB Ravens team-mates maintained their unbeaten start to the British Columbia Premier League season with a 57-22 victory over Castaway Wanderers at Windsor Park. The Ravens scored nine tries in Oak Bay to secure a bonus-point win and improve their record to 3-0. The result leaves UBCOB …
Premier And OBA Leader On CIT, Taxes & More
Premier David Burt and OBA Leader Ben Smith have both commented on Government revenue from Corporate Income Tax and the issue of tax relief for small businesses, workers and families. OBA Leader Ben Smith statement: An OBA spokesperson said, “Opposition Leader, the Hon Ben Smith is pondering if Government revenue earned by Corporate Income Tax …
Curtis And Tucker Win Ace Installers Regatta
Max Curtis and crew Wesley Tucker won the Ace Installers Regatta in St. George’s Harbour, finishing first overall in a six-boat fleet. Curtis and Tucker scored four points across four races, recording two wins, a second-place finish and a third-place finish. Alan Frith and crew Laila Frith finished second overall with seven points. They recorded …
Bermuda coach out to tighten leaky defence against Barbados
Bermuda coach John Barry Nusum is looking to shore up his team’s leaky defence as they take on Barbados in their fourth Concacaf Nations League match tonight (9pm Bermuda time).
After losing their las…
After losing their las…
Payments platform gets testing licence
A digital wallet developed in Bermuda has been granted a testing licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Its founder says he is aiming to bring stablecoin payments into everyday local commerce an…
Insurers told to know their private credit
Insurers who outsource management of their private-credit holdings to asset managers still have a responsibility to understand them, a top Bermuda regulator said.
Gerald Gakundi, deputy managing direc…
Gerald Gakundi, deputy managing direc…
New rules clarify criteria for beneficial ownership data access
Bermuda has strengthened financial regulations in line with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
Updated legislation now includes the Beneficial Ownership Amendment Act 202…
Updated legislation now includes the Beneficial Ownership Amendment Act 202…
Kelly Francis: Why succession planning gets avoided
Bermuda’s business community has watched several of its most prominent institutions manage significant leadership transitions this year. In each case, the organisations involved handled the process pu…
Search suspended for missing air ambulance
The United States Coast Guard suspended its search last night for an air ambulance carrying two Bermudians and four Canadians which crashed off Nantucket, Massachusetts, early on Saturday morning.
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How ‘Heartbeat 104’ dropped rapidly on Boston approach
The missing Gulfstream-model aircraft operated by Latitude Air Ambulance was one of four in the company’s fleet.
The aircraft was built in 1996 by Israel Aircraft Industries for Gulfstream Aerospace a…
The aircraft was built in 1996 by Israel Aircraft Industries for Gulfstream Aerospace a…
‘Impaired’ driver arrested after pedestrian is left in critical condition
A woman is in a critical condition after being involved in a road traffic collision last night.
A police spokesman said officers and other first responders were called to the junction of Cedar Avenue …
A police spokesman said officers and other first responders were called to the junction of Cedar Avenue …
Cechini Finishes 6th At Paul Short Invitational
Bermudian runner Gabriella Cechini earned a sixth-place finish for Mercersburg Academy at the Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Competing on the Murray H. Goodman Campus, Cechini completed the Women’s 5,000 Metres Varsity Brown Division cross-country course in 19:09.6. Related Stories Cross Country Series Opens At Arboretum Woollins And Sprincova Win BUT 5K …
Latitude Air Ambulance Release Statement
“It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the decision by the United States Coast Guard to conclude active search and rescue operations and transition to recovery efforts,” Latitude Air Ambulance said, adding that “we must now face the heartbreaking reality that the four members of our Latitude team, our patient and the patient’s family …
Christine Dailey Wins PartnerRe 5K Race
Christine Dailey won the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run and Walk, while Mylah DeSilva claimed the girls’ 11-14 division in the 2K race and Laura Wright won the competitive walk division. Dailey finished the 5K in 18:54.84, nearly a minute ahead of runner-up Brooklyn Myers, who crossed the line in 19:47.39. Stepanka Sprincova placed third in …
Bermudian Trio Help Westtown To 4-0 Win
Bermudian athletes Malik Paynter, Amori Simons, and Amir Weller helped Westtown School to a 4-0 away victory against Barrack Hebrew Academy in Pennsylvania. The Bermudian trio contributed to a performance where Westtown controlled the tempo and created scoring opportunities throughout the match. Westtown maintained a shutout while scoring four goals to secure the win. Related …
Amaris Munya Helps Montverde Finish Fifth
Bermudian runner Amaris Munya helped Montverde Academy’s girls’ cross-country team finish fifth among 21 teams at the flrunners.com Invitational at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida, on Saturday [Oct 3]. Competing in the girls’ Race of Champions, Munya placed 37th in a field of 179 runners, recording a time of 21 minutes 00.48 seconds. She was …
Christopher hits four in Iceland as Smith’s Rhode Island surge
Bermuda international Nia Christopher stole the spotlight with a sensational four-goal display in Iceland, headlining a busy weekend of overseas action for the island’s professional footballers. Christopher produced an attacking…
Pedestrian hospitalised with ‘very serious injuries’, says Police
The Bermuda Police Service said that the female pedestrian was unresponsive at the site of the incident in the City of Hamilton A female pedestrian is currently in hospital after…
Coast Guard suspends search for passengers from missing air ambulance
In a statement, Rear Admiral Matthew Lake, Commander of the Northeast District, said “suspending a search is not an easy decision.” Image supplied by U.S. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast…
Coast Guard Has ‘Suspended Its Search’
The US Coast Guard has officially confirmed that they “suspended the search for the people aboard the medical transport aircraft” and said they ”express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy.” The organization tweeted, “The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the people aboard the medical transport aircraft that …
Pedestrian Taken To Hospital, Driver Arrested
A female pedestrian has been transported to hospital following a collision this evening [Oct 4] which also resulted in the male car driver being arrested for driving while disqualified. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, were dispatched to a road traffic collision involving …
Female pedestrian in critical condition after collision
A woman is in critical condition after being involved in a road traffic collision this evening.
A police spokesman said officers and other first responders were called to the junction of Cedar Avenue …
A police spokesman said officers and other first responders were called to the junction of Cedar Avenue …
As the search continues for
As the search continues for the missing air ambulance that departed Bermuda for Boston, an aviation expert is offering insight into what may have happened during the flight.
Dailey victorious as hundreds turn out for PartnerRe Women’s 5K
Christine Dailey put on a dominant display to capture the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday.
Dailey, who finished third while heavily pregnant last year, looked far more comf…
Dailey, who finished third while heavily pregnant last year, looked far more comf…
MacFarlane and Betschart reign supreme at Turtle Hill
Lewis MacFarlane and Darina Betschart retained their title as youth conquered experience for the second straight year in the Bermuda Mixed Foursome Championship at Turtle Hill Golf Club on Saturday.
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New customs declaration forms rolled out
New customs traveller declarations have been put into use, updating the process for travellers.
A government spokeswoman said that under the new requirements, all travellers departing the island will …
A government spokeswoman said that under the new requirements, all travellers departing the island will …