Bermuda’s National Robotics Team off to Atlanta
National robotics team travels to Atlanta for FIRST Tech Challenge opener Back row, left to right: Keeliah Caines, Ryan McLean, Ethan Getizo, Kale Simons. Front row, left to right: Keirsen…
BTA issues update on Art Month events
BTA celebrates over 100 experiences ahead of Masterworks closing party From art set to music to a 5K through Hamilton, there’s still more to experience this October Art Month is…
Opinion: Why Bermuda needs an Education Authority
Part one of a series by Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education When we talk about establishing an Education Authority, it is very easy for the conversation to become consumed by…
Insured nine-month catastrophe losses lowest since 2019
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $92 billion during the first nine months of 2026, 29 per cent below the 10-year average ($128 billion) and the lowest year-to-date insured loss…
Port Royal Golf Course Takes Center Stage
[Written by Kim Swan] The stage is set for an exciting week of golf at Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda’s world class public golf facility, playing host to the 8th PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Former Champions In The Field Players began arriving on the weekend and there are a host of corporate events, private …
Charles And Sampson Win Rugby Awards
Ethan Charles and Syesha Sampson have been recognised in Beyond Rugby Bermuda’s player awards. Charles received the Nathaniel Morgan Player of the Year and Everyday Leadership Award. Sampson won the Chelsea Almeida Player of the Year Award, Academic Achievement award and Girls’ MVP award. The Beyond Rugby Bermuda programme supports and inspires youngsters to reach …
Report calls for OT representation in the House of Lords
Overseas file image Conservative Friends of the Overseas Territories (CFOT) has launched a new policy paper, setting out 36 recommendations for a new era of partnership between the United Kingdom…
School sport round-up: all the action from football tournament
Primary Schools Girl
Mount Saint Agnes Academy retained their Primary School Girls Seven-a-Side title with a commanding 4-0 win over Purvis Primary in the final.
Mirabella Sebastiao was the star …
BOPP Launches Student Ocean Video Contest
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students aged 10 to 18 to enter a video contest highlighting the importance of protecting Bermuda’s ocean, with entries due by November 8. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students across Bermuda to enter a new video contest and speak up as …
Bermuda, UK Officials Discuss Domestic Abuse
Government Ministers, public officers, local advocacy officials, and community organisations working to combat domestic abuse met earlier this week [Oct. 19] for a roundtable discussion as Bermuda marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK’s visiting Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Hon. Uma Kumaran, MP, attended the critical discussion along with …
Young sailors head to Uruguay
Bermuda squad ready for elite test at Optimist South American Championship A six-strong squad of Bermuda’s most promising young sailors has departed for Uruguay to represent the island at the…
Dandy Town and X-Roads book Dudley Eve Trophy final showdown
Thompson scores first-half brace before Dandy Town down Paget 4-1 Dandy Town Hornets and X-Roads Warriors will contest the Dudley Eve Trophy final after securing emphatic semi-final victories in a…
Thrilling action in Bermuda ball hockey double-header
Teams share 22 goals during breathless night of action Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a breathless evening of attacking firepower as a 22-goal double-header delivered end-to-end drama across two pulsating Bermuda Ball Hockey encounters. A Jake Fenske hat-trick spearheaded a clinical showing from Spine & Sport in the opening clash, before […]
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Bermuda set for home CARIFTA triathlon title defence as dates confirmed
Olympic champion joins global president at updated Clearwater Beach races Bermuda is primed to defend its regional crown on home soil after the Bermuda Triathlon Association (BTA) confirmed updated dates…
France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
Transmitted by biting midges and most commonly found in cattle, Shamonda has also been found in horses, alpaca, sheep and goats, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said International News via Reuters: France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, […]
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Oil jumps on escalating Middle East conflict
Brent crude futures climbed $3.06, or 2.81%, to $111.88 a barrel by 1104 GMT. They hit $112.55 a barrel earlier in the session, the highest since May 18 International News…
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UK stocks slip as banks drag; earnings in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,699.33 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.9% International News via Reuters: London’s FTSE 100 slipped to its…
Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and disrupting US-Japan drills
At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi weakened slightly on Thursday but was still packing gusts of more than…
UK median full-time salary shows smallest increase since 2021
The Bank of England is watching pay as it judges the strength of inflation pressures triggered by the US-Iran war International News via Reuters: The median full-time annual pre-tax salary…
Sampson & Aberdeen’s Club Wins In Spain
Málaga Juniors B, whose squad includes Bermudian footballers Kai Sampson and Nijae Aberdeen, defeated Deportivo Argentino 1–0 away in Spain’s Tercera Andaluza Málaga competition on October 11. The result gave Málaga Juniors B their second victory in two league matches, following a 6–3 home win over CD La Cala B in their opening fixture. Sampson, …
Nick Jones and Camiko Smith ready to take on the world
Nick Jones and Camiko Smith are hoping to capitalise on their experience of playing Port Royal Golf Course in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which tees off today.
Smith is making his fourth app…
Smith is making his fourth app…
Gusty Port Royal set to bare teeth again
Port Royal Golf Course looks likely to bare its teeth this weekend with the weather forecast predicting high winds.
The course in Bermuda has proved the windiest stop on the PGA Tour since 2018, avera…
The course in Bermuda has proved the windiest stop on the PGA Tour since 2018, avera…
Foreign worker numbers climb 30% in four years
The number of foreign workers grew significantly in the four years to 2025, just-released government figures show.
The Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs 2026, made publicly available last week, sho…
The Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs 2026, made publicly available last week, sho…
Chubb CEO warns of ‘naive capacity’ in insurance market
Evan Greenberg, the chairman and chief executive of Chubb, is warning that more and more alternative capital flooding into the insurance market is putting pressure on pricing and that it may not fully…
Filipino dies after chicken culling incident
Police confirmed last night that a man has died after being shot with an air rifle during a chicken cull.
Ryan Cortez, aged 42, passed away after the incident on October 14 when he received serious he…
Ryan Cortez, aged 42, passed away after the incident on October 14 when he received serious he…
Convicted murderer files $475,000 lawsuit over tooth removal
A convicted murderer is suing the Attorney-General for almost half a million dollars over a tooth extraction he claims went badly wrong.
Darrion Simons, who is serving a life sentence at Westgate Corr…
Darrion Simons, who is serving a life sentence at Westgate Corr…
Panel visits only two of nine firms up for residential contracts
The ad hoc committee advising Zane DeSilva, the Deputy Premier, on affordable housing made taxpayer-funded visits to only two of nine overseas firms under consideration for multimillion-dollar governm…
Unions’ forum: insurance rebates would ease cost of living
A union leader expressed his confidence that a move to use health insurance rebates to ease the cost-of-living crisis will come to fruition.
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress lined up three public meet…
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress lined up three public meet…
Ministers looked at bypassing planning rules for new homes
Emergency powers were considered by the Deputy Premier and the Attorney-General to override planning procedures, including the public’s right to object, so that work could start on the Government’s $4…
BMRA To Host Final Race Day Of Season
The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association will host its final race day of the season at Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday [October 25]. The gates will open at 1pm, with racing scheduled to start at 2pm. Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, while seniors will be admitted …
Danavon Thompson fires X-Roads into Dudley Eve final
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Danavon Thompson scored a first-half brace and weighed in with a second-half assist as X-Roads booked their spot in the Dudley Eve Trophy final after a resounding victory over PH…
Kilian Elkinson: What AI means for litigation in Bermuda
The use of artificial intelligence in Bermuda litigation is a growing area of interest that must be navigated carefully by lawyers and their clients.
There are no court rules or formal guidance specif…
There are no court rules or formal guidance specif…
Arbol launches new data centre delay insurance
Intensifying public pushback against artificial intelligence data centres is spurring a new line of business for a company specialising in parametric underwriting.
Arbol, which is based in New York an…
Arbol, which is based in New York an…
Blazers Open Registration For Under-Fives
Boulevard Community Club are inviting children aged three to five to register for their under-five youth football programme. The programme offers an introduction to football focused on skill development, teamwork, confidence and enjoyment of the game, with all skill levels welcome. Training sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Victor …
Bermy Bots To Compete In Atlanta Robotics
Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, the Bermy Bots, has travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the 2026/27 FIRST Tech Challenge season. A spokesperson said, “And they’re off! Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, the Bermy Bots, is headed to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the first meet of the 2026/27 FIRST Tech Challenge [FTC] season. Supported by …
Mirrors Celebrates 21 Emerging Leaders
The Mirrors Programme is celebrating their Community Programme Leadership Academy [CPLA] Cohort 21 Emerging Leaders for completing Restorative Circles Training in partnership with Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB]. A spokesperson said, “The training equipped Emerging Leaders with practical skills to strengthen communication, navigate conflict, build healthy relationships and create spaces where young people feel …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 21 2026
October 21 saw 298 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,493.00 BD. 298 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $28.50 per share. The BSX finished at 3,751.22, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 45 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available …
BBA Women’s League Holds Open Gym Training
The Bermuda Basketball Association Women’s League will hold an open gym training session on Friday [October 23] at Bermuda High School from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The session will focus on building confidence and consistency, improving shooting, ball-handling and footwork, and developing conditioning and game speed. Participants will also have the opportunity to get extra repetitions …
Inquiries are ongoing, regarding the
Inquiries are ongoing, regarding the circumstances of a collision involving a truck and a Department of Public Transportation bus that occurred along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near the junction with Sound View Road, Tuesday morning.
Dandy Town overpower Paget to reach Dudley Eve Trophy final
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Dandy Town advanced to the Dudley Eve Trophy final after coming away with a deserved victory over Paget Lions at Devonshire Rec on Wednesday night.
Hornets dominated po…
Data Protection Seminar On October 29
Brava by One Communications will host a free data protection seminar on Thursday, October 29 from 8.30am to 3.00pm at the Trudeau Ballroom and Trudeau Terrace at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “With cyber threats growing increasingly sophisticated and businesses facing greater responsibilities to protect sensitive customer and financial information, the seminar …
Police confirm man dies after accidental shooting incident
Police confirmed tonight that a man has died after being accidentally shot with an air rifle during a chicken cull.
Ryan Cortez, aged 42, passed away following the incident last Wednesday, October 14…
Ryan Cortez, aged 42, passed away following the incident last Wednesday, October 14…
Police Confirm Death Of Ryan Cortez
The police have now confirmed the death of 42-year-old Ryan Cortez. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that 42-year-old Ryan Cortez has succumbed to his injuries, at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. “Mr. Cortez, a Filipino national, was seriously hurt in a reported chicken culling incident on Hurst …
Inspired by her aunt’s legendary
Inspired by her aunt’s legendary dancing, Tara’s emotional journey from childhood dream to musical debut is a powerful story of love, family and determination.
Lauren Cardwell & Toronto Defeat Guelph 2-0
Bermudian midfielder Lauren Cardwell and her University of Toronto Varsity Blues field hockey team completed their regular season with a 2-0 victory over the Guelph Gryphons at Back Campus Fields. The result marked Toronto’s fourth consecutive win and secured second place in the Ontario University Athletics [OUA] standings with eight wins, one defeat and three …
Jamin Hodgkins & Ravens Fall To Westshore
Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins and his UBCOB Ravens team suffered their first defeat of the British Columbia Men’s Premier League season, losing 52-33 away to Westshore at Juan de Fuca in Canada. The Ravens entered the match with three wins from three games, but Westshore established a 38-14 halftime lead. The hosts gained an advantage in …
Defending champ on what it will take to retain the title
Excitement is building ahead of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which tees off tomorrow. Adam Schenk will be looking to make history as he aims to become the first player to…
Unions’ forum on insurance rebates to ease cost of living
A union leader expressed his confidence that a move to use health insurance rebates to ease the cost of living crisis will come to fruition.
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress lined up three public meet…
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress lined up three public meet…
Call for slavery reparations to move ‘beyond sorrow’
A charity dedicated to tackling racism has expressed “deep disappointment” in comments made by a UK Government minister on reparations over the island’s legacy of enslavement.
Citizens Uprooting Racis…
Citizens Uprooting Racis…
New Mexico sues Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer and accountant
The suit is the first law enforcement action against Epstein’s longtime personal attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, according to a statement from New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez…