Euro stable ahead of ECB decision; investors adjust Fed view
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…
Burt helps Apex celebrate its Bermuda roots at Zurich event
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…
The Premier and…
Duffy appointed tax partner at KPMG, as Payne retires
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…
In a statement, KPMG said Mr Duffy brings more than 25 years of experience in the Uni…
Residents urged to seek early treatment for stroke
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…
Srinath Meadipudi, the…
Temporary court closures to take effect tomorrow
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…
UK will reduce ‘unsustainable’ welfare costs, Healey says
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…
Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election
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…
Everest moves to strengthen casualty reserves
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 surge up Optimist South American leaderboard
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,…
ECB President Lagarde resigns at time of mounting challenges for Europe
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 […]
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InEvo Re Run And Walk Set For November 1
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 …
Sarai Hines Leads Mural Project In Birmingham
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 …
Bermuda Sailors Competing In Uruguay
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 …
Advisory issued for motorists ahead of race on Sunday
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…
Spike in SA reports prompts call to action by police
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…
Four receive Somersfield Equity and Merit Scholarship
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…
A statement said Dezirae Darrel…
BNV Audio: Joseph Marable On Leaving OBA
“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 …
Sean Duffy Joins KPMG Bermuda As Partner
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 …
OBA: ‘Disappointing’ Minister Was Not Present
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 …
Shiona Turini Styles Beyoncé For i-D Cover
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, …
Motorists advised of traffic measures for road race
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…
The InEvo Re 10K Run and 5K Walk will take place on Sunday from 8am to 9.30am.
A spokeswo…
Bermudian sailors steer Eckerd to second-place finish
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…
Tennis: Mallory defeated in three-set thriller
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…
U15s bounce back in style
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…
Spanish train crash death toll rises to 69 as rescuers search for victims
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…
European bonds and stocks hold gains; ECB meeting in focus as Lagarde confirms early exit
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…
London’s FTSE 100 rises as Shell boosts energy stocks
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…
Oil falls as diplomacy hopes outweigh Middle East escalation fears
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 […]
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Four Youth Leaders Complete Human Rights Visit
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 …
Filipinos In Bermuda To Hold Prayer Vigil
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 …
Column: Hayward On Affordable Housing & More
[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 …
Column: Robinson On Housing Legislation & More
[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. …
Column: Minister Rabain On Education Part 3
[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 …
AXIS Capital Reports 3rd Quarter Net Income
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 …
Enstar Adverse Development Cover Agreement
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. …
Lockton Re Appoint Jeremy England Lee
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 …
Football: Bermuda U15 Team Defeat Macau 6-1
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 …
Mallory Falls In Three Sets At ITF Tournament
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 …
Bermudian Trio’s Westtown Win FSL Title
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. …
Fred ‘Pinks’ Lewis (1952-2026): Small in stature, great in ability
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…
Young Men’s Social Club, PHC, Philadelphia Atoms and Bermuda forward Fred “Pinks” Lewis passed away on his 74th birthday…
Moongate medevac costs soar
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…
Arch sees ‘no near-term impact’ on mortgage business from Trump order
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…
Butterfield says CIBC acquisition on track
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…
WalletConnect Pay digital payments come to Bermuda
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…
‘Safeguards will be in place for election of Education Authority’s Board’
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…
Departing Marable hints at more ructions within OBA
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…
Joseph Marable, w…
Disgraced lawyer sues Government for $5m
A lawyer convicted of stealing $483,000 from clients is suing the Government for $5 million.
Tyrone Quinn sought constitutional damages, as well as costs and other relief, in a civil suit filed this m…
Tyrone Quinn sought constitutional damages, as well as costs and other relief, in a civil suit filed this m…
Arch Capital Reports 2026 3rd Quarter Results
Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2026 third quarter results, saying “we delivered a strong quarter, driven by solid underwriting performance across our three segments and continued strength from our investment portfolio.” A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. announces its 2026 third quarter results. The results included: “Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.0 …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 28 2026
October 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,653.35, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 45 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 27 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 26 …
Minister Darrell Attends Netball Bermuda Event
Netball Bermuda opened its season at Bernard Park with a ceremony celebrating participation, teamwork and the development of women’s and girls’ netball across all age groups. A Government spokesperson said, “Netball Bermuda welcomed players of all ages, from young girls to adult women, at its season opening ceremony at Bernard Park. “The Hon. Owen Darrell, …