AM Best Maintains Vantage Credit Ratings
AM Best confirmed that the credit ratings and positive outlook for Vantage Group remain unchanged following the company’s announced leadership changes. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings [ratings] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliates, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company and Vantage Risk Assurance Company [both domiciled in …
Honouring the ‘resilience, faith, and dignity of those who endured slavery’
Emancipation Day Declaration approved by the Anglican Diocese Synod
Emancipation Sunday — 26 July 2026**
The Synod of the Anglican Church of Bermuda
New Cabinet minister: electoral reform on track
A switch in ministerial responsibilities will not impede the modernisation of how the island conducts elections, MPs heard last week.
The Reverend Emily Gail Dill, the newly instated Minister of the C…
The Reverend Emily Gail Dill, the newly instated Minister of the C…
Pacers Advance At 2026 Youth Championships
Athletes from the Bermuda Pacers Track Club advanced to multiple final events at the 2026 International Youth Championships on Saturday before severe thunderstorms forced an abrupt suspension of the competition. In the boys’ division, Kaden Davis advanced in the Under-8 100-meter preliminaries, qualifying third overall with a time of 14.58 seconds. In the 9-10 division, …
Erica Hawley Finishes 6th At World Triathlon Cup
Bermuda’s Erica Hawley secured an impressive 6th place finish at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Edmonton, competing in the elite women’s race at William Hawrelak Park. Hawley completed the sprint-distance event in 1hr 00min 23sec, finishing 1min 48sec behind Taylor Knibb of the United States, who claimed the title in 58:35. The Bermudian recorded a …
Bermuda Team Honour Talbot Brothers
Bermuda’s uniform for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday [July 23] will pay tribute to the Talbot Brothers, the island’s renowned music group. Instead of the customary pink — or, in previous years, red — Bermuda shorts worn during the Parade of Nations, the island’s athletes will wear an …
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Beat Hartford
Bermudian coach Khano Smith guided Rhode Island FC to a crucial derby victory on Saturday, with his side defeating regional rivals Hartford Athletic 1-0 at Centreville Bank Stadium. Frank Nodarse scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, helping Rhode Island move above the playoff line and record their seventh clean sheet …
Bailey’s Bay win Eastern Counties with minute to spare
Bailey’s Bay regained the Eastern Counties trophy in stunning fashion after dethroning champions Cleveland County with less than a minute to spare in a nail-biting first round encounter at Lord’s on S…
Sunday July 19th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that Alneisha Outerbridge from the Department of Employee & Organizational Development earned the PSEA Award, the Bermuda Police Service commended Police Constable Julian Brassington for saving a stabbing victim’s life, and Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa won gold at the Eastern Caribbean Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship were among the positive news stories from the …
Supplemental funding approved for Compass Point purchase
Parliamentarians approved additional funding for the Department of Corrections and the Bermuda College, along with $15.2 million for the purchase of Compass Point.
David Burt said that the Supplementa…
David Burt said that the Supplementa…
Law enhances Cost of Living Commission powers
Legislation passed by MPs would allow Bermuda’s Cost of Living Commission to examine whether duty relief on essential items has actually lowered prices on store shelves.
The Cost of Living Amendment (…
The Cost of Living Amendment (…
AM Best Upgrades Sagicor Financial Ratings
AM Best upgraded the financial strength and credit ratings of most Sagicor Financial subsidiaries while affirming its Bermuda and Jamaica operations with stable outlooks. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICRs] to “a” [Excellent] from …
In what will go down
In what will go down as one of the most dramatic finishes in Eastern Counties Cup history, Bailey’s Bay snatched the title away from holders Cleveland County with literally a minute to spare, winning by 68 runs at Lord’s, St David’s.
Fray century fires Bailey’s Bay to Eastern County victory
Bailey’s Bay launched their 2026 Eastern County Cup campaign in style with an emphatic 68-run victory over Cleveland County at Lord’s in St. David’s.
Opting
Nahki Wells Scores In Luton Friendly
Nahki Wells scored in Luton Town’s 2-2 draw away to Sky Bet League Two side Barnet in a pre-season friendly today [July 18]. The Bermudian striker showed good composure to make it 1-1 with a smart finish. Wells also found the net in Luton’s 5-0 win at home to non-league Hitchen last weekend. Luton play …
Nahki Wells Scores In Barnet Friendly
Nahki Wells scored in Luton Town’s 2-2 draw away to Sky Bet League Two side Barnet in a pre-season friendly today [July 18]. The Bermudian striker showed good composure to make it 1-1 with a smart finish. Wells also found the net in Luton’s 5-0 win at home to non-league Hitchen last weekend. Luton play …
Post-lunch period had Fray and
Post-lunch period had Fray and Manders’s partnership as a feature, but marked by a dramatic decline in the scoring rate once Fray reached the nervous 90s. The opener appeared stuck in mud, spending the better part of an hour cautiously creeping toward his ton.
Kenny DeFontes (1939-2026): legend of the island’s airwaves
Kenny DeFontes, who started out as a one-man household electrical service business in 1960, went on to build a broadcasting empire in Bermuda — but studiously avoided the public spotlight that could h…
Law approved to support gang crime prosecution
Legislation aimed at tackling gang violence by allowing greater anonymity for witnesses was passed in the House of Assembly last night.
The Justice and Community Safety Reform Act 2026, tabled by …
Belize And DR To Host Cycling Events
The Caribbean Cycling Union [CCU] has announced the hosts and dates for the 2026 Caribbean Cycling Championships. Belize will host the Junior Championships from August 20 to 24, while the Dominican Republic will stage the Elite and Under-23 Championships from October 9 to 12. The announcement was accompanied by the slogans “One Region, One Passion, …
Vineyard Vines marks decade on Front Street
Vineyard Vines Bermuda has marked its tenth anniversary, celebrating a decade in business at its distinctive pink store on Front Street.
Customers, business partners and community members attended a p…
Customers, business partners and community members attended a p…
1,500 people gathered at Victoria Park for event last weekend
Summer Sunday Draws Large Crowd to Victoria Park for a Day of Summer Fun
Hamilton – July 16th, 2026
The City of Hamilton welcomed more than 1,500 reside
Mallory Wins Battle Of Boca UTR Pro Event
Trey Mallory won the Battle of Boca UTR Pro event in Florida, with his strong showing earning the talented tennis player a main draw wild card for the upcoming ITF M15 ATC Open in Paraguay. The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association said, “Trey Mallory won Battle of Boca UTR Pro event In Florida defeating American Avner …
ICC Pays Tribute To Sir Garfield Sobers
The International Cricket Council has paid tribute to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers following his death just days before his 90th birthday. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council has expressed grief at the passing of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away just days before his 90th birthday.” Mr. …
Bermuda Pacers Win Four Medals In Maryland
The Bermuda Pacers Track Club secured four medals and advanced multiple athletes to final rounds during the opening day of the 2026 International Youth Championships at the Prince George’s Sport and Learning Centre. The Bermudian team earned one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal while competing against regional athletes. In the Girls 3000-meter [15-16 …
Rapper Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
As the world prepares for football’s most anticipated match, an international music icon will take centre stage. Global superstar Post Malone will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony, delivering a landmark performance that will usher in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July. Produced in creative partnership with […]
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Over 1400 Ridesharing Trips Recorded So Far
“Between 10th June and 15th July 2026, Bermuda’s ridesharing programme recorded 1,466 rides, averaging approximately 41 rides per day during its first five weeks of operation,” Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 17] the Minister said, “Early adoption was strong, with …
Police: 128 arrests for impaired driving already in 2026
Police have urged the public to hold each other accountable in the face of continued impaired driving on Bermuda’s roads.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that eight people appeared in Magistra…
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that eight people appeared in Magistra…
‘We saw remarkable synergies between Bermuda and the Azores’
Premier Burt: ‘The relationship between Bermuda and the Azores now reaches beyond our historic ties towards a shared future’
Premier concludes visit
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 18
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 18th. On Saturday the Independence of the Seas and the Norwegian Jewel cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Veracruz discharge and the Sunda discharge ships and the Oleander container ship ship will arrive, and …
‘Troops are meeting the changes head on’
Regiment reports on two-week foundational training
Warwick Camp Thursday, 16 July 2026
Resilient characters are developing alongside newfound skills a
BELCO Responds To Minister’s Statement
BELCO has responded to the Ministerial Statement on the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], correcting what they said were “inaccuracies about the plan’s timeline and BELCO’s role in developing it and reaffirming the Company’s commitment to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “For almost 120 years, BELCO has served the 36,000 homes and businesses that rely on the …
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash In The East End
A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in the east end on Friday night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:15 pm, Friday, July 17, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, at the roundabout on Cooper’s Island Road, [Clearwater] …
Darrell: ‘Cup Match is far more than a cricket match’
A raft of events have been organised to mark the anniversary of emancipation in Bermuda on and off the cricket pitch.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said that whi…
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said that whi…
The proposed amendments will provide
The proposed amendments will provide greater visibility into pricing trends and the factors contributing to the cost of essential commodities and, once designated, critical services.
Rider hospitalised following crash on Cooper’s Island Road
The Bermuda Police Service said the single vehicle collision occurred shortly before 10.15pm Friday
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Tributes paid to ‘great man and cricketer’ Sir Garfield Sobers
As news of the death of Sir Garfield Sobers reverberated around the world, former local cricketers who held close ties with the legendary West Indies all-rounder joined many in paying homage to his ex…
Bailey’s Bay leave out Zeko Burgess
Challengers Bailey’s Bay head into their Eastern Counties first round clash against holders Cleveland County with a cloud of controversy hanging over their heads.
It centres around the surprise omissi…
It centres around the surprise omissi…
Race for the billfish hots up
The billfish fever epidemic continues with the signature event the Bermuda Big Game Classic recently concluded. Unsurprisingly, this was a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs for all the participants…
Women’s hockey team train with US high school
Bermuda’s senior women’s hockey team are gearing up for the Central American and Caribbean Games with a high school side from New Jersey.
The Pingry School arrived in Bermuda on Wednesday for a presea…
The Pingry School arrived in Bermuda on Wednesday for a presea…
Erica Hawley pays homage to Dame Flora Duffy
As she prepares to compete at the World Triathlon Cup Edmonton in Canada today, Erica Hawley has paid tribute to Dame Flora Duffy, who announced her retirement from triathlon on Wednesday.
Duffy and …
Perched on a demographic cliff
It is rare that an Instagram reel serves as the spark for a deeper financial analysis, but this particular clip was impossible to ignore. Its message was profound, forcing a reckoning with the precar…
MPs urged to ‘follow the money’ to identify cyberattackers
It is unlikely that the criminals responsible for the September 2023 cyberattack will be caught but if the Public Accounts Committee continues investigations into the incident, there may be a chance, …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 17 2026
July 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,745.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock …
Ne-Jai Tucker Signs For Walton & Hersham
Bermuda national team footballer Ne-Jai Tucker has signed for National League South side Walton & Horsham. The 23-year-old featured for National League North club Southport last season before joining Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Workington AFC on loan in December. Walton & Horsham secured promotion after winning the Pitching In Southern League Premier South …
Masiah Bean-Brown On Trial At Belper
Bermudian footballer Masiah Bean-Brown is on trial at English side Belper United. The Derbyshire non-league team play in the United Counties League Premier Division North. Bean-Brown, who plays in midfield, has previously represented the Bermuda Under-23 national team. He has played for English clubs Wivenhoe Town, Walthamstow Town and Tottington United. Related Stories Teams Confirmed …
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket’s greatest all-rounder and one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated ambassadors, has died in Barbados at the age of 89.
Shortly before 10:15 pm, Friday,
Shortly before 10:15 pm, Friday, July 17, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, at the roundabout on Cooper’s Island Road, (Clearwater) St. George’s
Man suffers facial injuries in Cooper’s Island crash
A man was left with possible head and facial injuries after a crash in St David’s tonight.
A police spokesman said that shortly after 10.15pm emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serio…
A police spokesman said that shortly after 10.15pm emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serio…