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Oakham School, led by two-times England women’s cricketer of the year Lucy Pearson, is on the hunt for Bermuda talent.
Based in Rutland in England, representatives from Oakham are on island to partici…

Royal Gazette / Sport

High costs force Springboks out of World Rugby Classic

November 6, 2026

South Africa will be absent from the 38th edition of the World Rugby Classic when it starts at North Field, National Sports Centre, tomorrow.
Classic Springboks, seven-times winners of the event, hav…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Loren Morrissey helicopters in as powerboats’ eye in the sky

November 6, 2026

Photographer Loren Morrissey is looking forward to the final races of the Key West World Championship in Florida on Sunday for good reason.
The Bermudian will be among the aerial camera team on one of…

Bernews / News

‘Rockin’ Around The City Tree’ Set For Nov 27th

November 6, 2026

The City of Hamilton will host its annual Rockin’ Around the City Tree event on Friday, November 27, featuring the lighting of the Christmas tree, live entertainment, an outdoor Christmas movie screening and festive family activities. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is inviting the community to celebrate the start of the festive season …

Bernews / News

Parliament: Order Of Business For Nov 6th

November 6, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session today [Nov 6] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include 2026/27 Mid-Year Review: Stronger Finances, Meaningful Relief, Greater Investment, 2025–2026 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance, Bermuda’s Economic and Employment Drivers, Update on the Asphalt Plant Replacement Project and Road Paving Programme, and …

News / Royal Gazette

Survey shows support for education reform and education authority

November 6, 2026

Almost 60 per cent of residents support Bermuda’s public school moving from a three to a two-tier system, a recent survey revealed.
Results from the Omnibus Survey also showed that eight out of ten re…

News / Royal Gazette

Get writing! It’s time for the Christmas Short Story Contest

November 6, 2026

It’s starting to feel a bit like Christmas, which means it’s time for Bermuda’s best writers, young and old, to embrace the season by entering the Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Conte…

News / Royal Gazette

Education Authority gets its day in House of Assembly

November 6, 2026

The Education Authority Bill overhauling the governance of the island’s public school system will go before legislators for debate today in the House of Assembly.
The legislation will replace the Depa…

News / Royal Gazette

Opportunities galore at Berkeley career fair

November 6, 2026

Young people were able to network, discover new opportunities and explore a range of different jobs on offer yesterday at The Berkeley Institute’s career fair.
A fifth annual event allowed 600 student…

News / Royal Gazette

Democracy pathway to be celebrated with show of lights

November 6, 2026

Motorists are being asked to play their part in marking a milestone on Bermuda’s journey to democracy.
Drivers will be asked to ride with their lights on to commemorate the moves that led to the islan…

Bernews / Business

Fortitude Re Completes $3.8B Unum Deal

November 6, 2026

Fortitude Re announced the closing of the previously announced reinsurance transaction between its subsidiary, Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. [FRL], and Unum Life Insurance Company of America [Unum], a subsidiary of Unum Group. A spokesperson said, “At closing, Unum recaptured a group of individual LTC policies from Fairwind Insurance Company [Fairwind], a wholly owned subsidiary of …

Bernews / News

BTA Showcases Bermuda Diving At Trade Show

November 6, 2026

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is showcasing Bermuda’s award-winning diving experiences at DEMA Show 2026 in New Orleans from November 3–6. A spokesperson said, “Through a dedicated Bermuda exhibition booth, the Authority is engaging with the international dive community, strengthening industry relationships and promoting opportunities to experience Bermuda’s distinctive underwater attractions in 2027 and beyond. …

Bernews / News

HSBC Employees Help Restore Cooper’s Island

November 6, 2026

More than 100 HSBC employees joined staff from ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS] and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] at Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve. A spokesperson said, “With approximately 140 people on site, the volunteering day brought together colleagues, conservation specialists and community partners to care for Bermuda’s natural …

Bernews / News

Column: Ben Smith On Population Growth & More

November 6, 2026

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Ben Smith] Imagine two people making a decision about Bermuda. One is a young Bermudian studying overseas and deciding whether to come home. The other is a nurse who has been offered a job here and is deciding whether to take it. Their circumstances are very different, but they …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026

November 6, 2026

November 5 saw 200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,600.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.6% at $53.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,463.38, down 3.22% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 44 remained unchanged. The full report …