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Masiah Bean-Brown Signs For Borrowash

October 29, 2026

Bermudian footballer Masiah Bean-Brown has signed for Borrowash Victoria. The midfielder made his debut in a 2-1 defeat away to Worksop Town Reserves in the Abacus Lighting Floodlit Cup last week. Bean-Brown, who has previously played for English non-league side Wivenhoe Town, said: “I’m delighted to have joined the club and be part of the …

Bernews / Sport

Genesis Payne Named CedarBridge Rugby MVP

October 29, 2026

Genesis Payne has been named CedarBridge Academy Boys’ Most Valuable Player for the season and received the Beyond Rugby Award. Payne earned MVP honours for his effort, leadership and performance during the season, while his commitment, consistency and sense of fun reflected the values recognised by the Beyond Rugby Award. He is a member of …

Bernews / News

Bermuda Office Urges UK Student Registration

October 29, 2026

The Bermuda London Office is encouraging Bermudians pursuing their studies in the United Kingdom to register through its official website to stay informed, access support and remain connected with the Government of Bermuda throughout the academic year. A Government spokesperson said, “By registering with the Office, students can receive important updates, learn about upcoming events, …

Bernews / Sport

Phillips Reaches AAC Tennis Semi-Finals

October 29, 2026

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips reached the semi-finals of the 2026 American Athletic Conference Individual Championships before falling in straight sets to Enzo Vargas of the University of Texas at San Antonio [UTSA]. Competing at the George R. Brown Tennis Center in Houston, Texas, on Saturday [October 24], the second-seeded Phillips was defeated 6-3, 6-4 …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Euro stable ahead of ECB decision; investors adjust Fed view

October 29, 2026

The ECB is set to keep interest rates on hold in a well-telegraphed decision that is likely to be overshadowed by questions about France and ECB President Christine Lagarde’s own…

Business / Royal Gazette

Burt helps Apex celebrate its Bermuda roots at Zurich event

October 29, 2026

David Burt helped Apex Group highlight its progression from a Bermuda-founded business to a global financial services provider, as a speaker at Apex Invest Europe 2026 in Switzerland.
The Premier and…

Business / Royal Gazette

Duffy appointed tax partner at KPMG, as Payne retires

October 29, 2026

Sean Duffy has joined KPMG in Bermuda as a partner in its tax practice, while Jay Payne has retired from the firm.
In a statement, KPMG said Mr Duffy brings more than 25 years of experience in the Uni…

News / Royal Gazette

Residents urged to seek early treatment for stroke

October 29, 2026

While the number of residents diagnosed with strokes “is getting higher”, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is boosting its preparedness for treatment, a hospital official said today.
Srinath Meadipudi, the…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Temporary court closures to take effect tomorrow

October 29, 2026

On Friday, 30 October 2026, the Cashiers’ Desks located on the 2nd Floor of the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building will be closed during the period 1:00 p.m. – 3:00…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK will reduce ‘unsustainable’ welfare costs, Healey says

October 29, 2026

The finance minister did not make a clear commitment on whether welfare spending would fall before the next election, due no later than mid-2029 International News via Reuters: British finance…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election

October 29, 2026

Thirty-five of the 100 Senate seats and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested next Tuesday Former US President Barack Obama arrives to speak at a…

Business / Royal Gazette

Everest moves to strengthen casualty reserves

October 29, 2026

Bermuda-based Everest Group has announced a further gross $600 million strengthening of its casualty reinsurance reserves in the third quarter, as the company continues to grapple with the cost of cla…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda surge up Optimist South American leaderboard

October 29, 2026

Five young Bermudians mount impressive fightback in tricky winds to rise up leaderboard in Punta del Este Five of Bermuda’s six young sailors produced an impressive collective fightback on Wednesday,…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB President Lagarde resigns at time of mounting challenges for Europe

October 29, 2026

Lagarde will step down on February 7, giving current European Union leaders time to pick her successor before a French presidential election that polls show far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is favoured to win International News via Reuters: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde resigned on Thursday, ending months of speculation about her future just as […]

Bernews / Sport

InEvo Re Run And Walk Set For November 1

October 29, 2026

The InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will take place on Sunday [Nov 1], with police officers and race marshals directing traffic along the route and no road closures planned. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will …

Bernews / News

Sarai Hines Leads Mural Project In Birmingham

October 29, 2026

Bermudian artist Sarai Hines recently partnered with St Basils — a UK charity dedicated to supporting young people — to lead an inspiring community mural project titled ‘Our Future, Our City’ at their Birmingham Live & Work project. The St Basils Charity said, “St Basils are lost for words at how wonderful this creative project has …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Sailors Competing In Uruguay

October 29, 2026

Heath Meyers leads Bermuda’s six young sailors after four qualifying races at the 2026 Optimist South American Championship in Punta del Este, Uruguay. According to the official results, Meyers occupies 47th place overall in the 180-strong fleet with 44 net points. Meyers recorded finishes of ninth, 19th and 16th in his opening three races before …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Advisory issued for motorists ahead of race on Sunday

October 29, 2026

File image The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will take place on Sunday, 1 November 2026, from…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spike in SA reports prompts call to action by police

October 29, 2026

Detective Inspector Tiffany Caisey of the Bermuda Police Service said sexual assault often happens when consent is withdrawn and not respected by perpetrators A spike in sexual assault cases reaching…

News / Royal Gazette

Four receive Somersfield Equity and Merit Scholarship

October 29, 2026

Somersfield Academy has provided financial support to four students who demonstrated academic excellence and the potential to contribute to global issues on the island.
A statement said Dezirae Darrel…

Bernews / News

BNV Audio: Joseph Marable On Leaving OBA

October 29, 2026

“The circumstances surrounding the removal of Robert King from the party leadership were particularly troubling to me,” Joseph Marable said, adding that “his removal following his election by party members raised serious questions in my mind about the value placed on democratic voice of membership.” Mr Marable, a former OBA candidate and deputy chairperson, made …

Bernews / Business

Sean Duffy Joins KPMG Bermuda As Partner

October 29, 2026

KPMG in Bermuda has appointed Sean Duffy as a Partner in its Tax practice, succeeding Jay Payne, who is retiring after more than 30 years in the tax profession. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda is pleased to announce that Sean Duffy has joined the firm as a Partner in its Tax practice. “Sean joins …

Bernews / News

OBA: ‘Disappointing’ Minister Was Not Present

October 29, 2026

It was “disappointing” the Minister was “not present to accept the replica of the Bermudian High Seas Legacy Declaration,” OBA MP Vance Campbell said, adding that when an event such as this “cannot attract the presence of the responsible Minister or even a substitute representative, the public is entitled to question whether the Government’s stated …

Bernews / News

Shiona Turini Styles Beyoncé For i-D Cover

October 29, 2026

Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini has styled Beyoncé for a new i-D publication, marking the superstar’s return to the magazine 20 years after her last cover. The special edition coincides with the UK expansion of Beyoncé’s haircare brand, Cécred, and features an interview with the singer and her mother, Tina Knowles. Announcing the project on Instagram, …

News / Royal Gazette

Motorists advised of traffic measures for road race

October 29, 2026

Members of the public were advised that there will be traffic measures in place during an upcoming road race.
The InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will take place on Sunday from 8am to 9.30am.
A spokeswo…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermudian sailors steer Eckerd to second-place finish

October 29, 2026

Eckerd College overhauls nine-point deficit to secure runner-up silverware in 17-team fleet Bermudian sailors PJ Rodrigues and Jordan Vieira played pivotal roles as Eckerd College staged a dramatic final-day surge…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Tennis: Mallory defeated in three-set thriller

October 29, 2026

Local favourite falls to American Carel Ngounoue at Joell Stadium to end Bermuda’s singles hopes Local favourite Trey Mallory suffered an agonising three-set defeat on day two of the ITF…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

U15s bounce back in style

October 29, 2026

Under-15s bounce back from heavy Tajikistan defeat with clinical six-goal display in Baku Bermuda’s Under-15 national team produced a stunning response to adversity at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spanish train crash death toll rises to 69 as rescuers search for victims

October 29, 2026

Regional leader Emiliano Garcia-Page said the death toll had risen to 69 people and that human remains had been found during overnight rescue efforts Cranes at the site of the…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European bonds and stocks hold gains; ECB meeting in focus as Lagarde confirms early exit

October 29, 2026

Europe’s STOXX 600 was up 0.5% despite a 1% slide in Nasdaq futures and some erratic trading in Asia after Alphabet’s hefty cash burn looked set to wipe nearly $400…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

London’s FTSE 100 rises as Shell boosts energy stocks

October 29, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to 10,782.19 points by 1004 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 also climbed 0.3% A worker walks near an LSEG (London Stock Exchange…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil falls as diplomacy hopes outweigh Middle East escalation fears

October 29, 2026

Brent crude futures declined $1.27, or 1.1%, to $114.05 a barrel by 0922 GMT International News via Reuters: Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring gains made a day earlier, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply disruptions from escalating regional conflict. Brent crude futures declined $1.27, or […]

Bernews / News

Four Youth Leaders Complete Human Rights Visit

October 29, 2026

Four young people – Zarah Siddiqi, Zayne Sinclair, Gabriel Smith and Christopher Jackson – completed a week-long educational visit to Geneva, Switzerland, to strengthen their human rights advocacy skills and experience international insights. A spokesperson said, “Four young Bermudian community leaders have completed an educational visit to Geneva organised by the Human Rights Education Network [HuRen], bringing …

Bernews / News

Filipinos In Bermuda To Hold Prayer Vigil

October 29, 2026

The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda [AFB] is inviting the Filipino community and the wider public to join a Community Prayer Vigil on November 1 to remember those who have recently passed away and offer prayers and support to their grieving families. The vigil follows the deaths of two members of Bermuda’s Filipino community in …

Bernews / News

Column: Hayward On Affordable Housing & More

October 29, 2026

[Opinion column written by Minister Jason Hayward] In the first article of this series, I reinforced the commitment to producing a National Social Development Strategy centred on empowerment, inclusion and social mobility. As a Government, our approach to governance should always be one that puts the people first. As a society, we do well at …

Bernews / News

Column: Robinson On Housing Legislation & More

October 29, 2026

[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] The Minister of Home Affairs has gone silent on the progress of modernising the Landlord Tenant Act 1974. Housing remains a crisis in Bermuda and one of the ways we can address it, is by encouraging landlords to re-list the property they have withdrawn from the rental market. …

Bernews / News

Column: Minister Rabain On Education Part 3

October 29, 2026

[Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] Part 3 – Does the Minister Hand Pick the Education Authority Board? One of the questions being asked about the Education Authority is whether the Minister will be able to hand-pick its Board. It is a fair question. The legislation says that members are appointed by the …

Bernews / Business

AXIS Capital Reports 3rd Quarter Net Income

October 29, 2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Commenting on the third quarter 2026 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS Capital said: “This was a strong quarter for AXIS, as our team leaned into attractive underwriting opportunities while practicing disciplined cycle management in a transitioning …

Bernews / Business

Enstar Adverse Development Cover Agreement

October 29, 2026

Enstar Group Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited, has “entered into an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group.” A spokesperson said, “The agreement covers Markel’s run-off global reinsurance portfolio and certain discontinued lines within its insurance operations for underwriting years 2025 and prior. …

Bernews / Business

Lockton Re Appoint Jeremy England Lee

October 29, 2026

Lockton Re has appointed industry veteran Jeremy England Lee as Chairman of Lockton Re Bermuda and said “we appreciate the opportunity that persists in Bermuda and we are committed to ensuring that we have the right leadership and team to support the multi-faceted opportunity on the Island.” A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re, the reinsurance business …

Bernews / Sport

Football: Bermuda U15 Team Defeat Macau 6-1

October 29, 2026

Bermuda’s Under-15 national football team returned to winning ways with an impressive 6-1 victory over Macau at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday [October 28]. The young Gombey Warriors produced a strong attacking performance, with Adam Barritt scoring twice and Legend Robinson, Chaz Edmead, Stephen Astwood and Vashon Martin …

Bernews / Sport

Mallory Falls In Three Sets At ITF Tournament

October 29, 2026

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory suffered a three-set defeat to American Carel Ngounoue in the opening round of the ITF M15 Pembroke tournament at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium on Wednesday [Oct 28]. Playing on home soil, Mallory made an impressive start, winning the opening set 6-1 before Ngounoue fought back to claim the next …

Bernews / Sport

Bermudian Trio’s Westtown Win FSL Title

October 29, 2026

Westtown School, whose male varsity soccer squad includes Bermudians Malik Paynter, Amori Simons and Amir Weller, won the Friends Schools League title with a 2-0 victory over Shipley School in Pennsylvania. The championship match was played at Oak Lane Turf Field Holloway Field, where Westtown secured their second successive clean sheet in the league playoffs. …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Fred ‘Pinks’ Lewis (1952-2026): Small in stature, great in ability

October 29, 2026

Bermuda football is mourning the death of another one its greatest ambassadors.
Young Men’s Social Club, PHC, Philadelphia Atoms and Bermuda forward Fred “Pinks” Lewis passed away on his 74th birthday…

Business / Royal Gazette

Moongate medevac costs soar

October 29, 2026

Costs for medevac or air ambulance service to a US city has skyrocketed by more than 60 per cent, catching a local service provider off guard. And the Moongate Group, which offers a variety of service…

Business / Royal Gazette

Arch sees ‘no near-term impact’ on mortgage business from Trump order

October 29, 2026

As one of the largest private-sector insurers of mortgages in the United States, Arch Capital is the crosshairs of an executive order by US president Donald Trump that seeks to cut costs for homeowner…

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield says CIBC acquisition on track

October 29, 2026

Butterfield Bank said its acquisition of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Caribbean is on course to close in the first half of 2027, with the Bermudian-based bank stressing that the $1.8 billion dea…

Business / Royal Gazette

WalletConnect Pay digital payments come to Bermuda

October 29, 2026

WalletConnect, a global connectivity network for wallets, banks, fintechs, financial institutions and DeFi, has expanded support for the Stellar network and a partnership with Penrose Partners to brin…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Safeguards will be in place for election of Education Authority’s Board’

October 29, 2026

Statement by Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education: Part 3 – Does the Minister Hand Pick the Education Authority Board? One of the questions being asked about the Education Authority is…

News / Royal Gazette

Departing Marable hints at more ructions within OBA

October 29, 2026

A former deputy chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance has revealed his serious concerns about the party as he elaborated on his reasons for departure in a stinging resignation letter.
Joseph Marable, w…