The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held its Annual General Conference opening night on Wednesday [Oct 22] under the theme “Leading for the Next Generation.” A spokesperson previously said, “The Annual Delegates Conference is a cornerstone of our party’s democratic tradition, providing an opportunity for members, delegates, and supporters from... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is “currently investigating the discovery of multiple packages of suspected controlled drugs that have washed ashore along various areas of Bermuda’s coastline.” A police spokesperson said, “Recently, the BPS received several reports from members of the public regarding suspicious packages found floating... Read more of this article
Premier and PLP Party Leader David Burt and PLP MP and Minister Jache Adams both delivered speeches at the PLP Annual Conference last night, where they spoke of some of the history of the PLP, thanks a lot of people who have contributed and spoke about the theme for the conference which was ‘Leading for the Next Generation.’ Minister... Read more of this article
[Written by Dale Butler] Promoter Mickey Robinson and his committee exceeded the expectations of a mature and seasoned packed house on Saturday, October 18th at the Warwick Workman’s Club with a night of costumes and wigs highlighting “Boogie Nights.” I recall the song but had no idea that “Boogie Nights” also referred to a 1997 film... Read more of this article
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced that Jadyn Virgil has joined the team through the Department of Workforce Development’s Bridge to Work Programme. A spokesperson said, “This programme provides young Bermudian professionals with valuable opportunities to transition into the workforce. Participants engage in a 10-week... Read more of this article
Police confirm the death of 60-year-old Stuart Albouy, the first steel has been installed at the Luscar Place Development, the Gender Affairs Council will host a public forum titled “What Is It?”, Bermuda youth share policy ideas during “Zone In” sessions, Allied World donates $100,000 to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, and sailing events... Read more of this article
The Pink Route ferry service is suspended due to mechanical issues. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that, effective immediately, as of Wednesday, 22 October, the Pink route ferry services will be suspended due to mechanical issues until further notice. All of today’s afternoon runs are... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 60-year-old Stuart Albouy. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Middle Road near the junction with St Paul’s Lane, Paget, at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] has received a $100,000 donation from Allied World funding the purchase and installation of a new ultrasound machine and the renovation of a dedicated ultrasound room. A spokesperson said, “This investment has doubled BCHC’s ultrasound capacity, ensuring more people in Bermuda can receive faster, more accurate... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Jennifer Phillips] Art is Not Optional, It is Essential Across the world, the arts sector is under pressure. Limited funding, competing priorities, and the perception that art is a luxury have left cultural institutions fighting for survival. But art is not optional. It is a cornerstone of education, health, tourism and community... Read more of this article
The Gender Affairs Council [GAC] will host its inaugural public event, ‘Gender [Affairs Council]: What is it?’, on Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] training room. The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender... Read more of this article
Luscar Place — the mixed-use development located on Pitts Bay Road — marked a key construction milestone with the installation of its first piece of steel. A spokesperson said, “Luscar Place, the highly anticipated mixed-use development located on Pitts Bay Road, has marked a key construction milestone with the installation of its... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s young people shared their ideas and priorities for the future during “Zone In” sessions hosted by the Office of Youth Affairs as part of the National Youth Policy engagement programme. A Government spokesperson said, “These sessions provided students across Bermuda with the opportunity to learn about and engage with the National... Read more of this article
The 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup and Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Race Regatta are underway in Hamilton Harbour, with some of the world’s top international sailors taking part. A spokesperson said, “An incident-packed first day at the 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup featured a collision in the first flight of the day before eight-time match racing world... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudians living in the UK will come together for a football tournament fundraiser in Coventry on Sunday [October 27] in support of Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, who suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. The 20-year-old sustained a severe spinal injury in a collision in St David’s in July 2023. His family and... Read more of this article
Male dies following collision in Paget, a controlled disposal operation is taking place at the Government Quarry, a Detention Standards Review has been conducted, Minister Alexa Lightbourne inspires women at a local conference, the seasonal flu vaccine is now available, Ms. Joanne Brangman retires after 43 years of service, and the Bermuda Arts Council... Read more of this article
Police confirm the death of 60-year-old Stuart Albouy, the first steel has been installed at the Luscar Place Development, the Gender Affairs Council will host a public forum titled “What Is It?”, Bermuda youth share policy ideas during “Zone In” sessions, Allied World donates $100,000 to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, and sailing events... Read more of this article
Male dies following collision in Paget, a controlled disposal operation is taking place at the Government Quarry, a Detention Standards Review has been conducted, Minister Alexa Lightbourne inspires women at a local conference, the seasonal flu vaccine is now available, Ms. Joanne Brangman retires after 43 years of service, and the Bermuda Arts Council... Read more of this article
The Duchess of Gloucester concluded her official visit to Bermuda, and departed from the island after programme of engagements. The visit saw the Duchess lending support to the 60th anniversary of the Royal Bermuda Regiment — of which she is Colonel in Chief — and taking part in a number of other engagements and events. Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
A team of young archers will represent Bermuda at the seventh Caribbean Development Championships in Trinidad and Tobago, which starts today [October 23]. Bermuda’s team includes Sophia Davidge and Aurora Bowers in the recurve under-15 women’s division; Braeden Fraser in the recurve under-15 developmental men’s division; and Damon Watson in the... Read more of this article
Defending champion Johnie Berntsson surged to the top of the Bermuda Gold Cup standings after the second day, while Anna Östling and Pauline Courtois renewed their rivalry in the Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Race. A spokesperson said, “Defending champion Johnie Berntsson from Sweden got the better of a penalty-packed race against USA’s Chris... Read more of this article
The final for the Dudley Eve Trophy is set, with the Devonshire Cougars set to face the St. George’s Colts after a dramatic night of semifinal matches, both decided by penalty shootouts. Devonshire Cougars 1 [4] PHC Zebras 1 [3] The opening semifinal saw the Devonshire Cougars defeat the PHC Zebras in a tense match that concluded with a 4-3 penalty... Read more of this article
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced that Jadyn Virgil has joined the team through the Department of Workforce Development’s Bridge to Work Programme. A spokesperson said, “This programme provides young Bermudian professionals with valuable opportunities to transition into the workforce. Participants engage in a 10-week... Read more of this article
AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Peak Reinsurance Company Limited [Peak Re] [Hong Kong] and its subsidiaries, Peak Reinsurance AG [Switzerland] and Peak Reinsurance North America Ltd. [Bermuda], remain unchanged following the announcement that... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a” [Excellent] of International General Insurance Co. Ltd., [IGICL] [Bermuda], International General Insurance Company [UK] Limited [IGIUK] [United Kingdom] and International General Insurance Company [Europe] Ltd. [IGI... Read more of this article
[Written by Dale Butler] Promoter Mickey Robinson and his committee exceeded the expectations of a mature and seasoned packed house on Saturday, October 18th at the Warwick Workman’s Club with a night of costumes and wigs highlighting “Boogie Nights.” I recall the song but had no idea that “Boogie Nights” also referred to a 1997 film... Read more of this article
The AgraLiving Institute will host its 5th Anniversary Community Day on Sunday afternoon [Oct 26] at the Education & Research Garden in the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute invites the community to come together in celebration of five years of growth, learning and connection at its 5th Anniversary Community Day,... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Jennifer Phillips] Art is Not Optional, It is Essential Across the world, the arts sector is under pressure. Limited funding, competing priorities, and the perception that art is a luxury have left cultural institutions fighting for survival. But art is not optional. It is a cornerstone of education, health, tourism and community... Read more of this article
The AgraLiving Institute will host its 5th Anniversary Community Day on Sunday afternoon [Oct 26] at the Education & Research Garden in the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute invites the community to come together in celebration of five years of growth, learning and connection at its 5th Anniversary Community Day,... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “controlled disposal operations will take place at the Government Quarry on Tuesday, October 21st, and Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “These operations form part of a demonstration of a safe, environmentally approved... Read more of this article
The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS] meeting with faculty, scientists and students. A spokesperson said, “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS], a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is “currently investigating the discovery of multiple packages of suspected controlled drugs that have washed ashore along various areas of Bermuda’s coastline.” A police spokesperson said, “Recently, the BPS received several reports from members of the public regarding suspicious packages found floating... Read more of this article
The police are investigating a robbery at E.R. Aubrey Jewellers on Queen Street in Hamilton that occurred earlier today, with a suspect using a sledgehammer to smash display cases before stealing jewellery. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 10:35 a.m. today [Thursday 16-Oct-2025], police responded to a report of a robbery at E.R. Aubrey... Read more of this article
A third person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Janae Minors. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that a third person, a 24-year-old male from Pembroke, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Janae Minors. “Ms. Minors, you will remember, was shot while inside her business,... Read more of this article
Wayne Caines — who is the Chairman of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] — spoke at the 2025 CAREC Conference. A spokesperson said, “Chairman of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC], Mr. Wayne Caines, delivered a powerful opening address at the 2025 CARILEC Resilient Energy Community [CAREC] Conference and... Read more of this article
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] celebrated the graduation of its 18th cohort, recognizing Keon Ashby, Shomori Fox, and Priel Minors for completing its Summer Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] proudly celebrates the graduation of its 18th cohort of future technology leaders through its flagship Summer Internship Program.... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Chapters of The Institute of Internal Auditors [IIA] and The Information Systems Audit and Control Association [ISACA] will hold their 2025 annual conference on October 30 with the theme “Modern Governance – Balancing Agility, Security and Assurance.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chapters of The Institute of Internal Auditors and The... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 60-year-old Stuart Albouy. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Middle Road near the junction with St Paul’s Lane, Paget, at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025,... Read more of this article
A male motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Paget, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating two serious road traffic collisions that occurred in Paget during the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. “The first incident took place at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Middle Road, near the... Read more of this article
24-year-old Brijette Basden has died following a collision in the United States. The news report said, “A crash on I-40 westbound Sunday morning claimed the life of a woman and left her sister injured in Durham County. “Around 4:45 a.m., Brijette Basden, 24, of Kernersville, pulled over on the left side of the interstate near Page Road to... Read more of this article
