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Chess Players Earn Titles At Olympiad

October 6, 2026

Bermuda has completed an impressive 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, returning from the world’s biggest team chess event with new international title achievements and a series of strong performances across both national teams. The two-week Olympiad was the largest in history, with a record 394 teams competing – 205 in the Open section …

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Live Updates | Air Ambulance Tragedy

October 6, 2026

[Updating] An air ambulance carrying six people lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning [Oct 3] while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. Search crews found debris from the aircraft off Nantucket, the Coast Guard has now suspended the search, and Latitude Air Ambulance said the crew and passengers are ‘presumed to have died’. We are …

News / Royal Gazette

Air ambulance operator pays tribute to flight crew

October 6, 2026

Tributes have been paid to the four crew members on board an aircraft that went missing during a medical evacuation flight from Bermuda to Boston in the early hours of Saturday.
The United States Coas…

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Elevator Systems Rebrands As ‘Elevity’

October 6, 2026

Bermuda Elevator Systems Ltd. [BESL] today announced that it is transitioning to a new brand, Elevity, over the coming weeks. A spokesperson said, “Founded in 1979, the company has grown to become Bermuda’s leading independent elevator company, representing world-class manufacturers such as TK Elevators, Savaria, Smartrise, and Matot. The new brand Elevity honours our core …

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Video: Jediah Cumbermack Proud Of Season

October 6, 2026

Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack says he is proud of his performances after securing two top-10 finishes in the final round of the 1P Mobile National Junior Sportbike Championship at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Cumbermack finished ninth in the opening race on Saturday [October 3] before placing tenth on Sunday despite riding with a forearm …

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Crew missing after drone sinks ship in Bulgaria’s Black Sea

October 6, 2026

It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack by air and sea drones about 70 miles (112 km) off the coastal town of Byala in eastern Bulgaria, but…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo

October 6, 2026

Kenya is the third country to record a case linked to the Ebola epidemic in eastern Congo, the second largest on record Health workers wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) attend…

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UK shares rise as softer oil, easing gilt yields lift sentiment

October 6, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.5% to 10,554.51 points by 1030 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 also climbed 0.5% Financial markets data and information are displayed around an…

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Sterling slips from three-month high against euro as traders watch French bonds

October 6, 2026

The euro fell sharply on Monday as investors worried that a dramatic fall in French bonds due to concerns about public debt and a looming election was spreading to other…

Royal Gazette / Sport

John Barnes and Andy Cole unveil Peace Bench in Bermuda

October 6, 2026

There was excitement at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence on Saturday morning as Premier League icons John Barnes and Andy Cole unveiled a Peace Bench.
Cole and Barnes, who were in Bermuda for the D…

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda comes to grips with ‘unimaginable loss’

October 6, 2026

Two Bermudians who were on board an aircraft that went missing just off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, in the early hours of Saturday have been named by police as Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her son, S…

News / Royal Gazette

Lawyer: verification guide ‘appears to target one group’

October 6, 2026

A guide to verify new Progressive Labour Party members was “unconstitutionally implemented”, a lawyer told the Supreme Court yesterday.
Delroy Duncan KC is representing leadership contender and former…

News / Royal Gazette

Industry specialist assesses island’s air ambulance needs

October 6, 2026

Latitude Air Ambulance, the Canadian air medical transport provider that announced the loss of six passengers when one of its aircraft went down at the weekend, comes with an exemplary record, the fou…

News / Royal Gazette

Canada to lead investigation into medevac disaster

October 6, 2026

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation into how an air ambulance carrying two Bermudians and four Canadians crashed off Nantucket, Massachusetts, early on Saturday.
It s…

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Hayward dismisses notion of Dickinson as a rival

October 6, 2026

Jason Hayward, the economy and labour minister vying for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party, has insisted that fellow contender Curtis Dickinson is not a rival or enemy.
Mr Hayward did no…

Business / Royal Gazette

Brookfield’s new building 90% leased out

October 6, 2026

Brookfield’s new Ninety One office building is almost fully leased out just over two years after construction work started on the project.
A spokesman for Brookfield, a global alternative asset manag…

Bernews / Sport

Football: Barbados Defeats Bermuda 2-1

October 6, 2026

Bermuda’s men’s football team lost 2–1 to Barbados in their Concacaf Nations League match at the BFA Technical Centre in Bridgetown on Monday [October 5]. Djair Parfitt gave Bermuda the lead in the 75th minute, but Thierry Gale scored twice in the closing stages to secure the victory for Barbados. Following a goalless first half, …

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Prismic Life Announces $5B Prudential Deal

October 6, 2026

Prismic Life Holding Company, LP announced an agreement with Prudential Financial, Inc. to reinsure a portion of Prudential’s recently originated Japanese whole life policies. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the agreement, Prismic will reinsure approximately $5 billion of reserves backing USD-denominated Japanese whole life insurance policies originated by Prudential’s Japanese affiliates. Prudential’s obligations …

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 5 2026

October 6, 2026

October 5 saw 14,403 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $406,807.65 BD. 14,403 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 7.4% at $29.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,674.19, up 0.54% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 44 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

Bernews / Sport

Dylan Muso Improves At West Pines Collegiate

October 6, 2026

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso improved by four strokes in the second round of the West Pines Collegiate in Georgia, posting a one-over-par 72 to sit tied for 65th after 36 holes. Representing McDaniel College at West Pines Golf Club in Douglasville, Muso followed an opening-round 76 with a 72 for a six-over-par total of 148. …

Bernews / Sport

Warwick And Whitney Win School Hockey Titles

October 6, 2026

Warwick Academy and Whitney Institute won the girls’ and boys’ titles, respectively, as Bermuda’s middle school hockey season concluded with tournament competition. Middle School Girls Warwick Academy White defeated Somersfield Academy 2-0 in the final to win the Middle School Girls title. The teams were scoreless at halftime before Warwick Academy White scored twice in …

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Four Men Arrested Following Traffic Stop In Flatts

October 6, 2026

Four men were arrested during a police operation that began with a traffic stop in Flatts and led to additional arrests and suspected drugs being seized at a Pembroke residence. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, Police officers on mobile patrol had cause to stop a motorcar travelling east …

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Bermuda Has Over 50,000 Registered Vehicles

October 6, 2026

Bermuda had 50,560 registered road vehicles at the end of 2024, an increase of 1.1% compared with the previous year, according to the Government’s 2024 Environmental Statistics Compendium. The report, published by the Department of Statistics, shows that the number of vehicles with a valid licence in effect as of December 31 increased from 49,997 …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Bowlers Set For World Cup In Germany

October 6, 2026

Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team will travel to Germany this week to compete in the International Bowling Federation [IBF] World Cup. LeVinc Samuels, Lamar Richardson, David Maycock and Anthony Hayward will represent the island, accompanied by team manager Steven Riley. The event will take place at Max Munich Bowling in Brunnthal, near Munich, with the …

Bernews / Sport

Sachiel Ming Records Assist In Syracuse Draw

October 6, 2026

Bermudian footballer Sachiel Ming provided an assist as Syracuse University came from behind to draw 1–1 with tenth-ranked Pittsburgh at SU Soccer Stadium on Friday [October 2]. Ming started the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] match and played 79 minutes, recording two shots and an assist. Pittsburgh took the lead in the 13th minute through Albert …

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Latitude Pays Tribute To Four Crew Members

October 6, 2026

Latitude Air Ambulance has paid tribute to Captain Philip Childerhose, First Officer Thomas Farquhar, Flight Nurse Sarah Paton and Respiratory Therapist Jolene Weir, the four crew members presumed to have died after their medical evacuation flight from Bermuda to Boston went missing, with debris from the flight found off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. A statement …

News / TNN

The legal battle over membership

October 6, 2026

The legal battle over membership and voting eligibility within the Progressive Labour Party returned to the Commercial Court today, with King’s Counsel Delroy Duncan arguing that the party cannot rely on a new verification process to exclude members from participating in the upcoming leadership contest.

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda let another lead slip in defeat to Barbados

October 5, 2026

Bermuda 1 Barbados 2

Bermuda let a lead slip for the third time in four matches as they finished a disappointing international window with another defeat to Barbados.
It was the same Nations Leag…

News / TNN

Around 1:25 p.m. on Sunday,

October 5, 2026

Around 1:25 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2026, police officers on mobile patrol, had cause to stop a motorcar travelling east along North Shore Road, Flatts Village, Smith’s.

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Coast Guard Releases Full List Of Names

October 5, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard has released the names of everyone aboard the missing air ambulance. The two Bermudians, Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her son Sergio Wayne Lottimore, had previously been publicly identified by the Bermuda Police Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard identified the four Canadian crew members as Philip Gregory Childerhose, Thomas Henry Farquhar, …

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U.S. Coast Guard names all persons on missing flight

October 5, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard press release: The U.S. Coast Guard is releasing the names of the persons aboard the Gulfstream G100 aircraft that went missing Oct. 3 while traveling from Bermuda…

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Judgement reserved in PLP court case

October 5, 2026

The lawyers representing Curtis Dickinson and the PLP in a legal tussle over membership rules have delivered their arguments. Now we wait for Justice Shade Subair Williams to deliver a…

News / Royal Gazette

Hardship Fund approved for $150,000 boost

October 5, 2026

A multi-agency fund designed to assist those in need will receive a $150,000 boost, the House of Assembly heard.
The Hardship Fund, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors…

News / Royal Gazette

BUT: gratitude to teachers should be shown with action

October 5, 2026

The Bermuda Union of Teachers has called for better support and resources for the island’s educators ahead of World Teachers’ Day today.
The union further challenged the Ministry of Education to invol…

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“Today Our Country Mourns With Their Family”

October 5, 2026

The PLP has extended condolences to the families of Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her son Sergio Wayne Lottimore and also extended their condolences to the families in Canada. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of the entire Progressive Labour Party, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Marilyn Lavonne Bean and …

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Court: Man Charged Over 2021 Fatal Collision

October 5, 2026

[Written by Don Burgess] A man appeared in Magistrates’ Court charged in connection with the death of a man in a 2021 road collision. Zaire Jackson Burchall is accused of causing the death of Jahtino Richardson Martin on North Shore Road in Devonshire on November 3, 2021. Mr Burchall is charged with causing death by …

Bernews / Business

BMA & BSX Mark 2026 World Investor Week

October 5, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [MA] and the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] jointly marked the start of World Investor Week 2026 by ringing the BSX opening bell today, Monday, 5 October. A spokesperson said, “The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event is organised by the World Federation of Exchanges [WFE] and supports the International Organization …

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Oil slips on rising Mideast crude exports, G7 stocks release

October 5, 2026

Brent crude futures settled $1.93, or 1.89%, lower at $100.32 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude lost $1.68, or 1.84%, at $89.43 Smoke rises from a fire at…

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Bermuda Police Issue 131 Traffic Tickets

October 5, 2026

The police issued 131 traffic tickets during ”high visibility policing and focused traffic enforcement efforts” during two six-hour periods this past Friday and Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “The recurring issue of speeding and using handheld devices while driving, by motorists on Bermuda’s roads, were the most ticketed offences this past weekend. “During two six-hour …

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Photos: St. Mary’s Holds Rededication Service

October 5, 2026

St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Warwick marked its 400th anniversary with a special Rededication Service on Sunday [October 4], bringing together clergy, parishioners and guests to celebrate four centuries of the church’s history and enduring role in Bermuda’s spiritual and community life. A number of VIPs attended the event, including Governor Andrew Murdoch, Premier David …

News / Royal Gazette

Hayward: Curtis Dickinson is not my ‘rival’

October 5, 2026

Jason Hayward, the economy and labour minister vying for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party, has insisted that his fellow contender Curtis Dickinson is not a rival or enemy.
Mr Hayward di…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spain’s Sanchez gambles on snap election after housing protests give rare boost

October 5, 2026

The snap vote is a high-stakes gamble for Sanchez, whose Socialist Party trails in nearly every opinion poll International News via Reuters: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Heavy rains lead to Senegal floods, government reports several deaths

October 5, 2026

Flash floods in the capital Dakar and elsewhere disrupted traffic, testing the West African country’s infrastructure weeks before it hosts the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, starting on October 31 International News…

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US and German scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain

October 5, 2026

The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet said Deisseroth, 54; Hegemann, 71; and Nagel, 73, had been selected for their “discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.” Karl Deisseroth, a…

News / Royal Gazette

Police: traffic stop leads to ‘significant’ drugs seizures

October 5, 2026

Police netted a “large quantity” of controlled drugs thanks to a routine traffic stop in Flatts.
A spokesman said officers on mobile patrol had cause to stop a car travelling east along North Shore Ro…

Business / Royal Gazette

Allshores gains 7.4% on BSX

October 5, 2026

Allshores’ share price surged 7.4 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today.
A total of 14,403 shares changed hands for a value of $406,807.65, as the insurer closed the day up by $2 at $29.
Wi…

Business / Royal Gazette

Net assets in Bermuda funds rise to $342bn

October 5, 2026

Reported net assets in Bermuda’s investment fund sector rose to $342.37 billion in the second quarter, according to the latest data from the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
The financial-services regulato…

Bernews / News

Hamilton Re ‘Heartbroken By The Loss ‘

October 5, 2026

Hamilton Re said they are “profoundly saddened by the loss of our colleague Sergio Lottimore” and are “heartbroken by the loss of a respected leader, colleague and friend.” Mr Lottimore, 41, and his 66-year-old mother Marilyn Lavonne Bean were on the air ambulance that went missing off the coast of Nantucket this weekend. The company’s statement …

Bernews / News

Bermuda Hotel Association Appoints Greg Ramey

October 5, 2026

Greg Ramey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Hotel Association, effective October 1, succeeding Stephen Todd after his 12 years in the role. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Greg Ramey as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st. October …

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Canada To Lead Air Ambulance Investigation

October 5, 2026

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation into the air ambulance tragedy, and will also “deploy investigators to assist in the search and recovery of the aircraft.” The air ambulance was operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a Canadian company, and the four crew members on board were Canadian. A statement issued by …