Davis Cup: Bermuda drawn to host Syria in 2027
Bermuda will host 11th seeds Syria in the 2027 Davis Cup World Group II play-offs following Monday’s draw in London. The fixture was confirmed at the World Tennis offices, with…
College round-up: all the sports action involving Bermuda youth
Sienna Mosquera was part of a record-breaking performance for Lehigh University at the Autumn Harvest at Architects Golf Club.
The Mountain Hawks shot one-under 283, an 18-hole programme record i…
The Mountain Hawks shot one-under 283, an 18-hole programme record i…
Somersfield develops AI policy
Somersfield Academy is working to develop an artificial intelligence policy while exploring its potential benefits and risks in an educational setting.
The school is working with Eblana Learning, a US…
The school is working with Eblana Learning, a US…
Dias Helps Tulane Finish 2nd At Sugar Bowl
Bermudian sailor Sophia Dias helped Tulane University finish second at the Sugar Bowl Women’s Fleet Races in New Orleans. Competing in their first home regatta of the 2026–27 season, the Green Wave recorded 135 points across three divisions, finishing behind Stanford. Dias skippered Tulane’s B Division entry alongside crew Caroline Caudron. The pair finished third …
Bermuda name four-strong squad for historic Youth Olympic Games
Bermuda has confirmed a squad of four athletes across three sports for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The Games, running from 31 October to 13 November, mark…
Nominees sought for business awards
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is now accepting public nominations for the 10th Annual BEDC Business Awards. Nominations are open until October 31, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony…
Everest promotes Nandini Mani to chief claims officer
Global speciality re/insurer Everest Group has made Nandini Mani senior vice-president, group chief claims officer, effective immediately.
Ms Mani succeeds Andrew McBride, who will retire following a …
Ms Mani succeeds Andrew McBride, who will retire following a …
Department expands work training programme
An expanded schedule of free classes designed to support jobseekers, employees and employers across Bermuda has been announced by the Department of Workforce Development.
In addition to established se…
In addition to established se…
Young Bermudians hailed for work in Guyana
A cadre of young Bermudians stepped up to make a difference in Georgetown, Guyana as part of an overseas service initiative organised by the Violence Reduction Team.
The Ministry of National Security …
The Ministry of National Security …
Caull hat-trick fires Saint Lucia past Bermuda in 5-2 rout
Kegan Caull produced a ruthless first-half hat-trick as Saint Lucia dispatched Bermuda 5-2 in their Concacaf Nations League encounter at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. The hosts ran riot inside…
Work readiness classes expand for job seekers
The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce an expanded schedule of free work readiness classes designed to support job seekers, employees, and employers across Bermuda, running from October…
Head: Athene awards full scholarships to five Bermuda College students
Five Bermuda College students have been awarded scholarships from Athene for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each scholarship covers the full cost of the student’s associate degree program, including books and…
Latest figures show inflation on the rise
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2026 Consumer Price Index (attached). In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in April 2026 than…
Retail sales dropped in April
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2026 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). April’s volume of retail sales index decreased 3.2 per cent compared to last year. …
Young Bermudian footballers making their mark in North America
Bermudian Michael Madeiros vice captain of the St Andrews College (SAC) delivered at both ends of the pitch this weekend, scoring in back-to-back games while helping anchor the St. Andrew’s…
Lane closure starts today on Harrington Sound Road
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to advise the public that the previously announced lane closure on Harrington Sound Road, to accommodate a water line crossing, has been…
Opinion: Our children in overseas care deserve better
Statement by Robin Tucker, Shadow Minister for Youth & Family Services: The One Bermuda Alliance is deeply concerned by news that 10 Bermudian children were sent to overseas therapeutic facilities…
Britain seeks approval for telescopes in Bermuda
The UK Space Agency is looking to install a trio of new high-tech telescopes at Cooper’s Island to support international efforts to track objects in orbit.
A planning application said the new telescop…
A planning application said the new telescop…
Public Invited To Nominate Bermuda Businesses
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is now accepting public nominations for the 10th Annual BEDC Business Awards, with nominations open until October 31, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony on January 30, 2027. A spokesperson said, “The BEDC Business Awards celebrate the achievements, growth, and thriving nature of Bermuda’s entrepreneurs. Every business honoured on …
Work Readiness Training Programme Expanded
The Department of Workforce Development announced an expanded schedule of free work readiness classes designed to support job seekers, employees, and employers across Bermuda, running from October through December 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “In addition to established sessions on résumé writing, cover letters, interview preparation and job search strategies, the Department has introduced several …
Column: Shiell On Domestic Abuse & Workplace
[Column written by Laurie Shiell] October is Domestic Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Bermuda, a time when we are reminded that domestic abuse is not simply a private family matter. It affects our workplaces, our communities and our economy. Bermuda’s own domestic abuse research has demonstrated the scale of the issue in our community, …
Meta expands Muse AI agent for small businesses
Muse for Small Business can connect with Instagram professional account analytics, Facebook Pages and Meta ad accounts, as well as tools including Asana, Box, Dropbox, Figma, Klaviyo, Notion, Slack and…
Student protests and French public sector strike heap pressure on Macron
Seven months before the election, and just two days before the government unveils its 2027 budget draft, opinion polls consistently show the deep unpopularity of France’s centre-right government and of…
Google challenges EU orders to open up to AI, search-engine rivals
EU antitrust regulators ordered the US tech giant in July to help online search rivals and artificial intelligence developers use services available to its Gemini AI model under rules known…
Sterling weakens against the dollar but firms slightly against the euro ahead of Burnham speech
The big picture in currency markets is one of a steadily strengthening dollar, and sterling was not immune International News via Reuters: The pound fell against the dollar on Tuesday,…
Government says water supply restored at Westgate
Department monitors system after weekend plumbing repairs Media Release: The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that water service has been restored at Westgate Correctional Facility following repairs completed…
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TNN News understands that a heated Progressive Labour Party Central Committee meeting last night has exposed what one insider described as continued division, hostility and a lack of respect within the governing party.
DeShield’s Album Featured In Holy Culture Vote
Bermudian artist Paul DeShield’s gospel rap album De Shield of Faith, released under his stage name Eminence, has been included in Holy Culture’s Weight or Wait voting show. The release is among ten entries listed on the Christian hip-hop platform’s voting page, which allows one vote per user. Mr DeShield told Bernews, “I am grateful …
Column: Michael Fahy On Homelessness Plan
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] More than 50 people are sleeping outside in Bermuda tonight. Hundreds more are one crisis away from joining them. Against that backdrop, the Government’s “Plan to End Homelessness” debated in Friday’s House of Assembly, deserved the serious attention it received, not as a press release to be applauded or …
Aeziah Divine Set For Final Race Of Series
Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is gearing up for the eighth and final round of the R&G Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Donington Park Circuit in Derbyshire this weekend. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine finished twelfth in race one and fourteenth in race two at the previous round at TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands. …
PLP takes steps to resolve court battle over leadership contest
The Progressive Labour Party has agreed to drop two disputed motions approved last month by its central committee that prompted an injunction in the Supreme Court.
The moves would have affected the se…
The moves would have affected the se…
Bermuda fall apart at the seams against St Lucia
St Lucia 5 Bermuda 2
Bermuda’s chances of qualifying for the Gold Cup already look slim after the Gombey Warriors were beaten heavily by St Lucia in the Concacaf Nations League last night.
The 5-…
Bermuda to host Under-19 World Cup qualifier
Bermuda will host the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Division 1 Qualifier in August next year.
With Ryan Steede announced as coach of the age group, taking over from Clay Smith, the Bermuda …
With Ryan Steede announced as coach of the age group, taking over from Clay Smith, the Bermuda …
Caribbean stars hail Bermuda’s standard of Davis Cup execution
Two Caribbean players who played an instrumental role in helping Bermuda prepare for the Davis Cup World Group II home tie against Mexico this month have praised the island’s flawless staging of the e…
Bermuda And Syria Paired In Davis Cup Draw
Bermuda will welcome 11th seeds Syria in the 2027 Davis Cup World Group II play-offs following the draw in London on Monday [September 28]. The draw took place at the World Tennis offices, setting the fixtures for 52 nations across 26 World Group I and World Group II play-off ties. Bermuda received home advantage against …
Video: St Lucia Football Team Defeat Bermuda
Ajani Burchall and Riley Robinson scored for Bermuda as the national football team lost 5-2 to St Lucia in the Concacaf Nations League. The Concacaf match report said, “Saint Lucia delivered a statement 5-2 win against Bermuda in Group B at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. The hosts opened with Keegan …
Mosquera Tied For 14th At Autumn Harvest
Bermuda golfer Sienna Mosquera was tied for 14th after the opening two rounds of the Autumn Harvest tournament at Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, New Jersey. Competing for Lehigh University, she carded rounds of 76 and 74 on Monday [September 28], finishing the day at eight-over-par 150. Mosquera recorded three birdies in her opening round …
Biltir conference attracts record crowd
Bermuda’s long-term insurance market manages more than $1.5 trillion in assets on behalf of roughly 90 million policy builders around the world.
This was one of the statistics that emerged out of the …
This was one of the statistics that emerged out of the …
US ‘mulling tougher capital rules’ for offshore life reinsurance
US insurance regulators are considering tougher capital requirements for some offshore life reinsurance deals, delegates heard at a conference in Hamilton yesterday.
Scott White, president of the Nati…
Scott White, president of the Nati…
Auditor-General: Government owed nearly $500m
Government departments “must move beyond reporting and into action” to recover close to half a billion dollars owed to the public purse, a report from Heather Thomas, the Auditor-General has highlight…
Lennon’s Bermudian-inspired album named as best solo work
Songs that John Lennon worked on after a stormy sailing voyage to Bermuda in 1980 and during his subsequent two-month stay on the island have been rated among the best of his solo career on a major en…
Water issue at Westgate ‘under control’, Senate told
The Attorney-General has said a water supply issue that left staff and inmates at Westgate Correctional Facility short of tap water and flushable toilets is now “under control”.
Kim Wilkerson, who is…
Kim Wilkerson, who is…
Expert traffic witness and prosecutor clash in trial
An expert traffic witness yesterday cast doubt on whether it was the accused Curtis Richardson’s vehicle that was involved in a fatal collision.
Philip Lewis, a traffic collision consultant, told the…
Philip Lewis, a traffic collision consultant, told the…
Planning Application For Telescope Systems
A planning application has been submitted on behalf of the UK Space Agency seeking permission for the “installation of three telescope systems, together with the infrastructure necessary for their operation, including individual concrete bases, electrical power and data/internet connectivity” in the east end. The application summary stated, “Proposed installation of three telescope systems, with the necessary …
Bermuda Youth Football Season Gets Underway
The Bermuda Football Association’s Under-13 Gregory Grimes Tournament opened with penalty shootouts, comebacks and 21 goals in the first round of the youth season. At Shelly Bay, FC Bascome Gold defeated Dandy Town 4-2 on penalties after the teams drew 1-1 in regulation time. Gebre Vickers gave Dandy Town the lead in the 67th minute, …
Dylan Muso Finishes Tied 10th In Pennsylvania
Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso finished tied for 10th at The Northeast Elite in Pennsylvania after posting a four-over-par total at Williamsport Country Club. Inclement weather disrupted the opening round, which was suspended with Muso four-over par through 16 holes. He resumed play and birdied the par-four 18th to finish with a three-over-par 74. His opening-round …
Fortitude Re Acquires Dayforward Assets
FGH Parent, L.P. — together with its subsidiaries, Fortitude Re — announced its “acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Dayforward Inc, a digitally native insurance technology company, through a newly formed entity that will be renamed Fortitude Life.” A spokesperson said, “Dayforward’s proprietary end-to-end platform is designed to support annuity distribution partners. The …
Robinson Earns Place On NAC Honor Roll
Bermudian footballer Cody Robinson earned a place on the North Atlantic Conference [NAC] Honor Roll after scoring twice in Thomas College’s 4-2 victory over the University of Southern Maine. The college’s announcement said, “Cody Robinson earned a place on this week’s NAC Honor Roll after scoring two goals in the team’s 4-2 win at the …
SiriusPoint And Sutton Launch SportsSecure
SiriusPoint and Sutton Special Risk have launched SportsSecure, a specialized insurance solution designed to help colleges and universities manage injury-related financial risks associated with Name, Image, Likeness [NIL] and revenue-sharing commitments. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd. [“SiriusPoint”] [NYSE: SPNT], a specialty underwriter, has today announced a new strategic partnership with Sutton Special Risk, a specialist …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 28 2026
September 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,746.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 43 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 25 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 24 …