Incident at Palm Valley Southampton; BFRS on site
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel are on the scene at a Southampton residence following unconfirmed reports of an explosion. Further details have not yet been confirmed.
Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Projectile in Pembroke
Confirmed firearms incident Full police statement: Around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, responded to a reported single-vehicle collision on Hurst Crescent, near…
Staff boost needed in face of complex social-service cases
Staffing levels need to be strengthened if the Government is to cope with increasing demand for social services, an annual report has revealed.
The publication from the Ministry of Youth, Social Deve…
The publication from the Ministry of Youth, Social Deve…
BHS Wins Under-12 Girls Six-a-Side Title
Bermuda High School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Girls Under-12 Six-a-Side tournament at the National Sports Centre, defeating Saltus Grammar School 2-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final. BHS also advanced to the final through a penalty shootout after a goalless semifinal against Warwick Academy. Saltus reached the final …
Bermudian Women Entrepreneurs Build Global Connections
Five Bermudian women were given the chance to travel to Dubai to attend an international women’s leadership conference, gaining exposure to global perspectives, professional development and networking opportunities. While in…
As Wall Street banks finance and adopt AI, risks mount on both fronts
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser does not believe that higher rates will slow down the investment in the AI infrastructure FILE PHOTO: “AI Artificial Intelligence” words, a keyboard and a robotics…
UK stocks close higher as weaker sterling boosts export-heavy sectors
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed up 0.7% at 10,724.86 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.1% International News via Reuters: UK stocks ended higher on Wednesday, supported by a rise in healthcare and consumer staples sectors, which gained on a weaker sterling after data showed US inflation came in hotter than expected. […]
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Scandinavian skippers shine on day one of Bermuda Gold Cup
Jeppe Borch and Oscar Engstrom were the stars on the opening day of the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, finishing with five wins from their six matches.
The Scandinavian skippers mastered light winds and the n…
The Scandinavian skippers mastered light winds and the n…
Butterfield slips 0.74% in New York
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained at 3,693.65 points with 9,306 shares changing hands today on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield Bank ended the day at $57 with 125 shares moving, while Alls…
Butterfield Bank ended the day at $57 with 125 shares moving, while Alls…
Premia sells Alan Gray insurance services business
Premia Holdings, the Bermudian-based legacy reinsurance group, has sold Alan Gray, its Boston insurance consulting business, to Lewis & Ellis, an American-based insurance services platform backed …
Fitch assigns ‘A’ rating to Constellation Re
Fitch Ratings has published an insurer financial strength rating of ‘A’ with a stable outlook for Constellation Re (Bermuda) Ltd, a new Bermuda life reinsurer within American insurer Constellation Ins…
Full ferry service resumes
Normal ferry service between Sandys, Southampton and Hamilton has resumed this afternoon, the Department of Marine and Ports said.
The announcement came less than a day after service to Cavello Bay wa…
The announcement came less than a day after service to Cavello Bay wa…
Registration open for schools debate challenge
Public school students have been encouraged to sign up for an programme designed to strengthen public speaking, research, critical thinking, active listening and teamwork skills.
Registration is open…
Registration is open…
Bulgaria expects to join NATO anti-drone initiative this month, says minister
Two cargo ships were hit by drones on October 13 off the Bulgarian coast A view shows a vessel that was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, in…
Stocks fall, dollar rallies as US inflation tops forecasts
US Labor Department data showed the core consumer price index up 0.3% in September versus economist expectations for a rise of 0.2% Traders work on the floor at the New…
New air traffic controller celebrated
A Bermudian has completed “rigorous international and local training” on the way to becoming the island’s latest air traffic control specialist.
The Bermuda Airport Authority said Gordon Loader comple…
The Bermuda Airport Authority said Gordon Loader comple…
Bermuda firearms officers lead OT instructor training
Firearms officers from the Bermuda Police Service are among those leading the charge in a major inter-regional training programme.
Eleven officers from across British Overseas Territories gathered at …
Eleven officers from across British Overseas Territories gathered at …
McGuire Earns Singles And Doubles Victories
Bermudian tennis player Zachary McGuire recorded two singles victories and two doubles wins for Sacred Heart University at the Army Invitational in West Point, New York. The freshman and Saltus Grammar School alumnus won both his singles matches during the October 3–4 competition. McGuire came from a set down to defeat Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Asaf …
Church Street lights working normally
The City of Hamilton announced today that traffic lights along Church Street, which had been out of service for days, were returned to normal operation.
Several signals, including at the junction of C…
Several signals, including at the junction of C…
Tributes paid to late Somerset and Bermuda stalwart Winston Reid
Bermuda Cricket Board president Lloyd Smith paid tribute and offered his condolences to family and friends of local legend Winston Reid.
The late Somerset Cup Match and Bermuda star batter recently pa…
The late Somerset Cup Match and Bermuda star batter recently pa…
Stars to dazzle in film festival
Up-and-coming island film-makers have the chance to showcase their talents and mingle with top industry professionals in the first Bermuda Black Film Festival this weekend.
Five international guests,…
Five international guests,…
Police appeal for witnesses to Smith’s collision
Police appealed for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision that happened this morning on Middle Road, near the junction with Kilderry Lane, Smith’s.
Officers and emergency medical services responded to…
Officers and emergency medical services responded to…
Overseas territories minister visits Bermuda
Minister Uma Kumaran will meet Premier David Burt and sign the Hamilton II Declaration to protect the Sargasso Sea The UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Caribbean and Global…
UK minister making inaugural trip to Bermuda
Uma Kumaran, the British Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, the Caribbean and Global Technology, will make an inaugural trip to Bermuda next week, the Government announced today.
Ms Kumar…
Ms Kumar…
Three children arrested after egg-throwing incident
Parents and guardians were urged to pay keen attention to their children’s actions after three minors were arrested following an egg-throwing incident in Pembroke on Sunday.
A Bermuda Police Service s…
A Bermuda Police Service s…
Crash blocks Harrington Sound Road
Traffic diverted over Knapton Hill after single-vehicle collision A woman is in the hospital following a single-vehicle collision on Harrington Sound Road, according to the Bermuda Police Service. The crash…
IMF calls for US to cut deficits amid bond woes, China to shift away from exports
Georgieva admonished the world’s two largest economies to make painful policy changes to reduce growing fiscal and trade imbalances IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a press conference at…
Woman in hospital after single-vehicle crash in Smith’s
A woman is being treated in hospital after being involved in a single-vehicle crash on Harrington Sound Road this morning.
The incident happened near the junction of Palmetto Vale, in Smith’s and tra…
The incident happened near the junction of Palmetto Vale, in Smith’s and tra…
EU delays methane rules on oil and gas imports for a year
The rules, due to take effect on January 1, 2027, would have required foreign oil and gas suppliers to the EU to monitor and report methane, a potent greenhouse gas…
Appleby Sponsors Inaugural Family Office Retreat
Appleby is sponsoring Prestel and Partner’s inaugural Family Office Retreat Bermuda 2026, where its private wealth specialists will join international family office leaders to discuss cross-border wealth planning, succession and risk management. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to sponsor Prestel and Partner’s inaugural Family Office Retreat Bermuda 2026, an exclusive gathering of family office …
Mid Ocean Club Promote Dimitri Frias
Mid Ocean Club has promoted long-standing team member Dimitri Frias to Clubhouse Manager, effective October 1. A spokesperson said, “The promotion highlights Mid Ocean Club’s commitment to investing in Bermudian talent as the internationally recognized venue embarks on a major capital investment program, featuring a clubhouse modernization alongside the Gil Hanse-led restoration of its iconic golf …
Stocks steady as chipmakers recover ahead of US inflation data
Sentiment remained cautious, however, as oil prices rose following attacks on two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and after Iranian officials told Reuters they were deploying new tactics to target…
Pope Leo had peaceful night in hospital after lung cancer surgery
The pope was diagnosed on Tuesday with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during an operation Pope…
Clifford Roberts On Man On The Run
Clifford Roberts is encouraging more men to talk openly about their health as he prepares for the fourteenth AXA XL Man on the Run 5K at Warwick Academy next month. The event on Sunday, November 8, aims to raise funds for men’s cancer initiatives in Bermuda and was inspired by Roberts’s observations of women speaking …
Ferry Mechanical Issues Causing Delays
The Department of Marine & Ports advised that “several ferries are currently experiencing mechanical issues.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, passengers may experience minor delays on the Green and Blue routes. The Department of Marine & Ports advises that several ferries are currently experiencing mechanical issues. As a result, passengers may experience minor …
Car Park’s Top Two Levels To Temporarily Close
The City of Hamilton advised “that the top two levels of Bull’s Head Car Park will be temporarily closed over two consecutive weekends to allow crews to carry out essential maintenance work.” A spokesperson said, “The closures will take place on the following dates: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 and …
Bermuda To Host Two Tennis Tournaments
Bermuda will host two consecutive International Tennis Federation [ITF] M15 tournaments at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium in Pembroke. The first tournament will run from October 26 to November 1, followed by the second from November 2 to November 8. Both events have a prize fund of $15,000 and will feature men’s professional tennis players …
Bermuda Rugby To Host Youth Training Camp
Bermuda Rugby will host a “Train Like a Pro” camp for players aged 12 to 16 at the National Stadium from October 19 to 23. The camp will feature United States women’s players Lauren Doyle and Nicole Heavirland and run from 9am to noon each day. It will cost $70 per person. The programme will …
Saltus Win Under-12 Six-a-Side Championship
Saltus Grammar School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Boys Under-12 Six-a-Side title with a 2-0 victory over Warwick Academy at the National Sports Centre. Jacob Butterfield scored both goals in the final on the South Field. He opened the scoring near the end of the first half before adding a long-range goal …
Bermuda Duo Help Eckerd To 11th Place
Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and PJ Rodrigues represented Eckerd College as the team finished 11th at the Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A, hosted by St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Eckerd recorded 259 points in the 17-team regatta, earning a place in the Atlantic Coast Tournament at Connecticut College. Vieira skippered Eckerd’s A Division entry, …
Elan Daley Places Second In Two Events
Bermudian swimmer Elan Daley recorded two second-place finishes as the University of Tennessee defeated Carson-Newman in a dual meet in Knoxville, Tennessee. Daley placed second in the women’s 50-yard freestyle in 23.09 seconds and followed with another runner-up finish in the 100-yard freestyle, clocking 49.77 seconds. The Lady Vols won the women’s competition, while Tennessee’s …
Oil prices rise as Iran deploys new tactics to target tankers
Iranian officials declined to provide details of the new strategy to target ships, but one said that Iran had started to use different offensive tactics about 10 days ago International…
Nvidia pledges $250 million to UK AI safety research
While Britain is not home to any major AI developers, it is seeking a leading role in evaluation and managing the risks posed by AI systems, partly through its AI…
Pressured at home, EU leaders weigh China trade steps
Other topics for the two-day meeting range from Ukraine – including US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia – to the Middle East, defence, migration, the EU’s long-term budget…
LSEG taps Nvidia for faster historical market data processing
LSEG, which operates the London Stock Exchange and provides data and analytics, has been expanding its offerings to support diverse demand whilst retaining licenses and control as AI also affects…
Premier Burt Leads DC Fintech Week Delegation
Premier David Burt is leading a Bermuda delegation to DC Fintech Week to discuss digital asset regulation and industry growth. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, is leading a delegation to DC Fintech Week, which takes place from October 13 – 16, 2026, across venues in Washington, DC and …
Living in Panama: 7.7 earthquake felt like ‘surfing’ in the garden
A Bermudian living in Panama has described the moment a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook the Central American nation.
David Lovell Jr, who relocated to the country in March 2021, was standing in his bac…
David Lovell Jr, who relocated to the country in March 2021, was standing in his bac…
Island connections to slave trade revealed
The name of a late physician who was the co-owner of a ship that brought slaves to Bermuda in the mid-18th century is featured among hundreds published in a register of British slave traders.
The exte…
The exte…
Students benefit from initiative inspired by Dolly Parton
A school for children with diverse learning needs has received a “special” donation through an initiative inspired by the late American singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
The students …
The students …
Spirit brings back youth voyages after two-year break
An iconic vessel used for youth education will welcome young people on board after a two-year hiatus.
Spirit of Bermuda will restart its student voyages in two weeks, with the aim of having 12 tri…