Update on school closures may be pending
The contentious issue of school closures may be revisited by returning Education Minister Diallo Rabain, in a promised education reform update in October
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Channel House To Become 60-Bed Care Facility
Channel House will be converted into a “Government-operated care facility with dedicated space for medically fit-for-discharge patients,” the government announced today, adding that it “will add approximately 60 beds” which is a “meaningful increase in community capacity that will relieve pressure on the emergency department, improve patient flow, and support families.” Speaking at a press …
BUEI to host the 2027 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will host the 2027 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition as the organisation celebrates its 30th anniversary.
A BUEI spokeswoman said it had partnered with Hannah…
A BUEI spokeswoman said it had partnered with Hannah…
Students secure scholarships to boost the community
Students are cashing in with the Devonshire Parish Council’s annual scholarship programme.
A total of eight students have been named as winners after applying for the academic year of 2026-27.
The DPC…
A total of eight students have been named as winners after applying for the academic year of 2026-27.
The DPC…
Government queried over timeline for energy blueprint
The Opposition has queried whether the island’s designs for its energy supply will be ready in time, after the Integrated Resource Plan got put on hold over the summer by Alexa Lightbourne, the Minist…
WHO’s Tedros says Ebola response must be scaled up to tackle Congo outbreak
The number of deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000, government data showed on Wednesday, as the country’s worst epidemic continues to spread acr
Adam Hall Has Three Hits For Goldeyes
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had three hits as the Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 17-7 to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the American Association West Division. The game started on June 15 at Newman Outdoor Field but was suspended by rain in the top of the fourth inning, with Fargo-Moorhead leading 11-1. Hall went 3-for-5 and scored …
MS Re appoints new global speciality CUO
MS Reinsurance has appointed Julien Mollinier as chief underwriting officer for global specialty lines, effective early next year.
Mr Mollinier succeeds Jörg Bruniecki, who became MS Re’s chief underw…
Mr Mollinier succeeds Jörg Bruniecki, who became MS Re’s chief underw…
Fidelis appoints two underwriters, citing ‘exceptional’ Bermuda growth
The Fidelis Partnership has appointed Helen Wilson as its Bermudian-based reinsurance chief underwriting officer, pending immigration approval, and hired Sarah Ching as senior underwriter for interna…
Danté Leverock Reflects On Summer Camp
Danté Leverock has reflected on DaRock Elite Academy’s successful summer camp at BFA Field. The camp, led by the former Bermuda captain, was for players aged seven and above and ran from June 22 to August 28. “Weeks filled with learning, development, football, new friendships, leadership, competition, and plenty of smiles,” Leverock said. “Watching our …
Emma Simmons pick up pickleball medal in Vietnam
Emma Simmons warmed up for the Heineken Pickleball World Cup in the best possible way by winning bronze for Bermuda in Da Nang, Vietnam on Wednesday.
The Bermudian won four of her five matches in the…
The Bermudian won four of her five matches in the…
St. Mary’s Church celebrates 400 years of faith and heritage
St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Warwick will celebrate its 400th anniversary with a series of special services and commemorative events culminating in a Rededicat
Mixed fortunes for Bermudians in English football leagues
Bermudian footballers experienced a breathless weekend across the English pyramid, marked by stoppage-time drama, clinical strikes, and contrasting fortunes.
Golfers in fine form at Myrtle Beach event
Ann Symonds surged into outright lead and Dave Abraham mounted a dramatic climb up the leaderboard as Bermuda’s golfers starred on day two of the Myrtle Beach
Young Bermudians make ‘history’ in Azores studies
Two young Bermudians of Azorean descent have become the first-ever participants from Bermuda to complete the University of the Azores Summer Programme.
Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado joined 21 studen…
Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado joined 21 studen…
Olympic officials gather in Santo Domingo
National Olympic Committees from across the Americas — including representatives from Bermuda — have gathered in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, t
Channel House to become transitional healthcare facility
A former office site in St David’s will be converted into transitional healthcare facility, the Government announced today.
Channel House, on Longfield Road in Southside, will be repurposed to hou…
BermudAir marks third year with discounted fares and growth
BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with the next phase of its growth including the launch of its own ground-handling operations and the offer of discounts on fares.
Since operating its ina…
Since operating its ina…
UK bond yields hit fresh 19-year high, adding to pressure on Healey
The yield on 10-year gilts peaked at 5.294% on Wednesday, the highest since August 2007, shortly after 0900 GMT before easing back after Prime Minister Andy Bur
EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases
Germany blamed Moscow for the attack, characterising it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around
China restores access to Tibet disaster zone as highway reopens
The extensive damage to the G216 national highway had meant that China had been airdropping equipment and supplies to frontline rescuers, some of whom trekked t
Swiss rave shooting ‘lone perpetrator’ handed himself in to police
The 43-year-old Swiss man was arrested on Monday, a day after the shooting
International News via Reuters:
The suspect in a shooting that killed one
Caregivers Alliance founder warns of increased risk of ‘burnout’
Lisa James, Founder and Chair of the new organisation, the Bermuda Caregivers Alliance is calling for greater support and resources for those carers employed on
New Partnership For Sandcastle Competition
BUEI has announced a new partnership with Hannah Emmerson to host the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition in 2027, with BUEI saying they are “excited to partner with Hannah to bring this much-loved Bermuda tradition back in 2027.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hannah Emmerson, longtime …
Government confirms: speed cameras not yet in use
Speed cameras are not yet keeping watch over the island’s roads, despite statements to the contrary being spread on social media.
While some have claimed that the cameras went live at a string of loca…
While some have claimed that the cameras went live at a string of loca…
No-fly zone over stadium for Davis Cup tie
A strict airspace exclusion zone will be enforced above the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium in Bermuda later this month to guarantee security and safety throughout
S&P sees reinsurers’ profits slipping as market softens
Reinsurers are likely to see their profitability decline next year as reinsurance rates continue to soften while capital remains abundant, say analysts at S&P Global Ratings.
However, the industry…
However, the industry…
Student asthma registry opens to provide proper support
Parents and guardians are encouraged to register children with asthma to the Bermuda Student Asthma Registry 2026-27, which is now open.
The online registry supports asthma healthcare providers as we…
The online registry supports asthma healthcare providers as we…
BermudAir now provides its own ground services at the airport
Homegrown airline cites major achievements as it celebrates three years in business
BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with a series of sign
BermudAir Celebrates Third Anniversary
BermudAir is marking its third anniversary, with the airline noting they have ”grown from an ambitious Bermuda start-up into an increasingly diversified aviation business, connecting Bermuda with key destinations across North America and the Caribbean.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with a series of significant milestones that underline the airline’s continued growth …
New plan unveiled to ease hospital wing overcrowding
Housing and Municipalities Minister Zane DeSilva, Health Minister Kim Wilson and Acting BHB CEO said the site will house 60 beds for patients deemed medically f
Asthma registry now open for students
The Ministries of Health and Education are encouraging parents and guardians to register children with asthma on the 2026/27 Bermuda Student Asthma Registry.
Swans Labour Day 5K course changed amid safety concerns
The Swan’s Labour Day 5K racecourse has been amended as a result of safety concerns for the participants.
For the past three years the 3.1 mile race has been contested on the streets of the City of Ha…
For the past three years the 3.1 mile race has been contested on the streets of the City of Ha…
BUEI builds new partnership for sandcastle competition
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hannah Emmerson, longtime organiser of the Bermuda Sandcastle
Road closure in Devonshire extended
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists that the ongoing single lane closure on Middle Road, between Garthowen Road and Leeson Lane, Devo
Preserving the memory of the Bermuda Technical Institute
The Bermuda Technical Institute might have closed its doors decades ago, but its legacy lives on.Alumni are preserving its history — and calling for more dedi
Opinion: OBA is ‘rich in outrage, poor on solutions’
Statement from the Progressive Labour Party in response to MP Dwayne Robinson on the Integrated Resource Plan and energy policy:
Mr. Robinson’s statement is
Car goes off road on North Shore
Commuters travelling on North Shore Road were met with delays this morning after a crash left a car stranded on the verge.
The road was bottlenecked after the vehicle went onto a hillside on the south…
The road was bottlenecked after the vehicle went onto a hillside on the south…
Opinion: ‘PLP indecision’ on energy is costing Bermudians
Statement by Dwayne Robinson, Shadow Minister of Home & Community Affairs:
The National Electricity Sector Policy (NESP) 2026 has charted a course for t
Mr. Robinson’s statement is rich
Mr. Robinson’s statement is rich in outrage but poor in solutions.
Helen Wilson & Sarah Ching Join Fidelis
The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] today announced the appointments of Helen Wilson as Reinsurance Chief Underwriting Officer*, and Sarah Ching as Senior Underwriter, International Property. A spokesperson said, “These appointments further strengthen TFP’s underwriting capability and leadership in Bermuda and support the continued growth of its footprint on the island. Over the last 18 months, TFP …
BELCO hails ‘significant’ health and safety milestone
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today announced a major achievement for the Company, certification to the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safet
Bermuda pair take silver medal ahead of Pickleball World Cup
Vincent Chaves and Jose Barosa put Bermuda on the podium in the build-up to the Heineken Pickleball World Cup, securing silver medals in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The pair battled through to the final in the …
The pair battled through to the final in the …
Adam Hall Enjoying Impressive Season
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall is having a strong season with the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the American Association. Hall has made 77 appearances, recording 106 hits in 312 at-bats for a batting average above .330. The 27-year-old leads Winnipeg with seven triples and 46 stolen bases. His stolen-base total ranks third in the franchise’s single-season …
EU deforestation law to force compliance even on non-EU coffee supply chains, study finds
From end-December, the EU Deforestation Regulation will require importers to prove their products weren’t made with raw materials from deforested land by, among
Audio: Minister Lightbourne On Cost Of Living
Minister Alexa Lightbourne discusses price transparency, fair markets and proposed competition measures in the latest episode of the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, returns to the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast for a detailed …
Gabriella Arnold Finishes Seventh In Iowa
Cyclist Gabriella Arnold finished seventh at the Core4 Cycling Race in Iowa. Arnold completed the multi-surface gravel race in 6hr 35min 55sec. Dutch rider Geerike Schreurs won in 5:49:10. Related Stories Cyclist Kaden Hopkins Returns To Training Five Cyclists To Represent Bermuda In Belize Kaden Hopkins On Return From Injury Kaden Hopkins Completes Stage Six …
BP appoints former Balfour Beatty CEO Ian Tyler as chair
Amanda Blanc, BP’s senior independent director, who oversaw Manifold’s and Tyler’s appointments, will not seek re-election at next year’s annual general meeting
Rego And Furtado Complete Azores Programme
Bermuda’s Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have returned from the FLAD Summer Program Azores 2026 after completing a 17-day academic and cultural programme at the University of the Azores. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, is pleased to report on the successful completion of …
DeRoza Helps New Hampshire Earn 2-1 Victory
Bermudian footballer Xahvi DeRoza recorded an assist as the University of New Hampshire men’s football team defeated St John’s University 2-1 at Wildcat Stadium. DeRoza and Cabot McLaren were credited with the assists when Miguel Soto Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finishing from 12 yards into the lower-right corner. St John’s equalised …