FTSE 100 slips as banks, miners drag
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…
Sterling hits 17-month high against euro
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…
New Elbow Beach Hotel planned with 15-year tax breaks
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…
Developers propose to raze the old hot…
Death toll for 2026 up to 15 after Somerset Bridge crash
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…
The man’s death marks the fifteenth road fatality of 2026.
In a…
Former education consultant handed road safety contract
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…
National Trust welcomes archaeological work by Elbow Beach developer
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 …
At the same time, the …
Former congressman joined by Bermuda family in US
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…
Meanwhile, relatives from the island have shared their pride…
Pink Sand Launches 2027 Scenic Calendar
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 …
Canadian Kielty comes out on top in Junior Gold Cup
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 …
Kielty beat 27 other sailors from 14 countries, winning seven of the 12 races to finish …
Teenager Kunze snatches late winner for Zebras in heated affair
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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 …
Blair-Paynter fires hat-trick as Colts rout Social Club
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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…
Dandy Town return to top of table
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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…
Netball Bermuda sets the stage for new season
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…
Most of the teams across the various divisions were out in f…
Bermuda Championship Full Field Announced
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 …
Smith & Sprincova Win Swans Club Charity 5K
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 …
Knust To Support Conduit Re’s Specialty Growth
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, …
Bacardi Opens Applications For Bartender Training
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 …
Goalless Draw For Daizhari Tucker’s Team
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 …
Lauren Cardwell Helps Toronto Secure 4-0 Win
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 …
Golf: Eric West Wins Caribbean Championship
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. …
Hands & Gazzard Beat Cayman Islands
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 …
Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting
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 …
The latest collapse occurred yesterday,
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.
Eva Frazzoni Scores & Named Player Of Match
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 …
Jakeem Jennings Named Man Of Match
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. …
30-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision
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, …
Amaris Munya Places 16th At Lake Minneola
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 …
Debutant Christian Hamilton sails to glory in Bermuda Gold Cup
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…
After a week featuring more than 100 matches, the identity of the champion was sti…
Weather causes cruise ship to divert from Bermuda to Canada
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 …
The Vision of the Seas was expected to arrive at Dockyard but has now rerouted to Saint John, New Brunswick …
Police call for witnesses of Curving Avenue shooting
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.
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At last check, the 17-year-old male who was shot and injured remains in hospital.
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Bermuda Records 8,231 Pins At World Cup
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, …
Baron named head of Coinbase Bermuda
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 …
Mr Baron, a Bermudian, has served as chief operating officer of Coinbase Bermuda …
Cody Robinson Scores In Thomas Victory
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 …
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Appleby Advises SageSure On Pillar Investment
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 …
Minister Welcomes Women’s Basketball Return
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 …
Elijah Daley Wins Three Events For Toronto
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 …
Corona League Becomes Carlsberg League
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, …
Shakir Smith stars as Paget beat Somerset
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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 …
Jutorre Burgess’ Town Advance In FA Cup
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 …
Hands & Gazzard Play Two More Matches
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 …
Powertranz and Mastercard simplify restaurant payments
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…
Mastercard is supporting the go-to-market rollout of a solut…
Poole & Hamilton Advance To Gold Cup Finals
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 …
Cofounder of failed Bermudian reinsurer’s parent firm admits $500m fraud
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…
Constellation Re First Bermuda Transaction
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 …
Erica Hawley Places 17th At Beijing World Cup
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 …
AM Best Revises Sura Re’s Outlook To Positive
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 …
Sunday October 18th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that Jean Vickers was honoured as the first Bermudian woman to join the police service, Aon donated $15,000 to support school breakfasts, and Bermuda’s martial artists won medals in Argentina were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermuda was named the number one island in the Caribbean …
Jasmine Spence & Team Wins Bronze Medal
Jasmine Spence’s England team claimed the bronze medal after beating Slovakia 2-0 on penalties in the third-place play-off at the World Minifootball Federation Women’s World Cup in Croatia yesterday [October 16]. The match ended 2-2 after regulation time. The Bermudian forward, who plays for English non-league side Newport Pagnell Town, was part of England’s 17-member …
New champion to be crowned at Bermuda Gold Cup
A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole and Christian Hamilton making it into the final two.
Poole beat Oscar Engstrom…
Poole beat Oscar Engstrom…