The City of Hamilton is “advising motorists and pedestrians that several traffic lights along Church Street are currently out of operation.” A spokesperson said, “The affected locations include the junction of Queen Street and Church Street, the pedestrian crossing opposite the City Hall car park [by Dismont Drive], and the pedestrian... Read more of this article
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada [TSB] is deploying investigators to Massachusetts to assist with the investigation into the Latitude Air Ambulance crash, that claimed the lives of six people including two Bermudians. A statement issued said, “The Transportation Safety Board of Canada [TSB] is deploying a team of investigators to Massachusetts... Read more of this article
Sustenance, a Bermuda-based sustainability consultancy serving re/insurers and other financial institutions, has officially launched, bringing together sustainability management and innovation to help organisations translate ambition into practical business action. A spokesperson said, “Founded by sustainability professional Venetia Furbert, Sustenance... Read more of this article
“Opposition Leader Ben Smith will table a motion in the House of Assembly on November 6 seeking support for a bipartisan committee to help establish the next steps following the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses,” the OBA said. “The move follows Mr Smith’s letter to the Speaker after the recent debate on the Commission’s... Read more of this article
“In the last 24 months, more than 140 services have been digitised, replacing paper based processes and reducing the need for in-person visits, all while making services accessible around the clock,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming responsibility for Digital Innovation in July, the Minister of Home... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of a woman after she was struck by a car, saying it marks the 14th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has now recorded its fourteenth road fatality for 2026, following the death of a woman struck by a motorcar on Cedar Avenue, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October... Read more of this article
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson recently attended the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force [CFATF] 18th Council of Ministers Meeting in the Cayman Islands. A Government spokesperson said, “The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, represented Bermuda at the Caribbean Financial... Read more of this article
More than 40 people attended Career Launch Bermuda: Upskill Drive on Wednesday, 30 September, at Bermuda College, where they connected with employers, explored apprenticeship opportunities and registered for selected Bermuda College courses sponsored by the Department of Workforce Development. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Department of Workforce... Read more of this article
Four Star is celebrating 35 years in business with a ’500 Pizza Giveaway’ at five FoodHub locations this month. A spokesperson said, “Thirty-five years is a lot of pizzas. It is also a lot of people, hard work and memories. This October, Four Star is saying thank you to Bermuda with a ’500 Pizza Giveaway’ at five FoodHub... Read more of this article
The West End Ministerial Alliance will hold a Sunset Prayer Vigil at Fort Scaur in Sandys on Saturday [October 10] at 6.00pm, inviting the community to gather in remembrance of those aboard the air ambulance that was travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The flyer describes the event as “A community gathering for prayer and remembrance” and says it... Read more of this article
Nine young Bermudians who completed Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme were celebrated at a commencement ceremony held on World Maritime Day at the National Museum of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Nine young Bermudians who completed Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme earlier this year were formally celebrated... Read more of this article
Bermuda College enrolment has increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 616 students in Fall 2026, while professional and continuing education participation also recorded growth. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College enrolment has increased for the third consecutive year, with 616 students recorded in its Fall 2026 Census Day Report. “The... Read more of this article
The people of the Turks & Caicos Islands stand with Bermuda during this difficult time and express their solidarity with Bermuda in this moment of national grief. This was from a letter sent by Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Charles Washington Misick to Premier David Burt to extend condolences following the air ambulance tragedy, with the TCI... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been ranked the #2 Resort in the Atlantic Islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, earning an outstanding score of 99.17. Tim Morrison, General Manager, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: “We are honoured to be recognized as the Number 2 Resort in the Atlantic Islands by... Read more of this article
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] recently held a ceremony to recognise members of its Career Development and Training teams who completed a series of professional development programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “The programmes completed earlier this year included the Global Career Development Facilitator [GCDF] Programme, the... Read more of this article
Fourteen junior officers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Turks & Caicos Islands Regiment, Cayman Islands Regiment and Jamaica Defence Force took part in a two-week programme delivered by British Army personnel hosted by the Royal Bermuda Regiment at Warwick Camp. A spokesperson said, “Fourteen junior officers from four defence forces enhanced... Read more of this article
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is attending the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s [CTO] State of the Tourism Industry Conference [SOTIC] 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, from October 5-9. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, is currently... Read more of this article
Motorcycle racing enthusiast LaVince Ellis has turned a corner of Donington Park into a little piece of Bermuda. Ellis, who lives in England, once again transformed the Schwantz Curve into the “Bermuda Triangle Corner” at the Leicestershire circuit last weekend as he supported Bermudian riders Aeziah Divine and Jediah Cumbermack. Inside his tent,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Police Week 2026 Memorial Service this weekend to pause to remember and honour police officers, reserve officers and police staff who have passed away. Speaking in advance of the event a spokesperson said, “The Memorial Service has been a Police Week tradition since 2010 and provides an opportunity for families,... Read more of this article
St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Warwick is celebrating its 400th anniversary with special services and commemorative events, culminating in a Rededication Service this afternoon [October 4], and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “The service will be led by The Reverend Carl Williams, Priest-in-Charge... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s President’s Cup Road Race was successfully held on Sunday, October 4, with Conor White taking the overall victory by more than five minutes. Panzy Olander claimed the women’s title, while Alexander Miller and Harrison Jones finished second and third overall. Photos courtesy of Daniel Ringer Related... Read more of this article
Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus improved by ten strokes in his final round to finish tied for 56th at the Clutch Pro Tour’s Tier 2 Championship at Clandon Regis Golf Club in Surrey, England. Augustus followed an opening-round 11-over-par 83 with a one-over-par 73, completing the 36-hole tournament with a total of 156, or 12 over par. His second round... Read more of this article
Bermudian freshman Oliver Betschart finished twelfth for Colorado State University at the Les Fowler Colorado Invitational at Bear Creek Golf Club in Denver. Betschart, 18, shot rounds of 73, 73 and 76 to finish six over par in the 54-hole tournament. He opened with two rounds of 73 before shooting 76 in the final round. Betschart finished strongly,... Read more of this article
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] hosted its 2026 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club last week, bringing together more than 750 executives, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the global long-term [re]insurance sector. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Compre has promoted Davin Patel to chief risk officer and Thuan Ho to chief actuary, pricing, subject to the relevant approvals. A spokesperson said, “Compre Group Holdings Limited [Compre], the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, today announced the promotion of Davin Patel to chief risk officer, subject to the necessary... Read more of this article
Sustenance, a Bermuda-based sustainability consultancy serving re/insurers and other financial institutions, has officially launched, bringing together sustainability management and innovation to help organisations translate ambition into practical business action. A spokesperson said, “Founded by sustainability professional Venetia Furbert, Sustenance... Read more of this article
Bermudian artist Shanna Hollis’ UnSettled Freedom mural in St. George’s has been transformed through augmented reality, bringing Bermuda’s history to life through animation and digital storytelling. The BTA website said, “History comes alive in the heart of St. George’s with UnSettled Freedom — a breathtaking mural by Bermudian artist... Read more of this article
Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell has won the Art and Culture Award at the Black Futures Awards 2026, receiving the recognition at Manchester Museum. Sharing the news on Instagram, the talented artist said, “With absolute gratitude, I am the winner of the Black futures Art and Culture Award, awarded at @mcrmuseum “Still awed that I get to wake up... Read more of this article
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher will return to Broadway as Bobby Darin in “Just In Time,” beginning performances on November 10 at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. The Tony Award nominee will take over the role following Matthew Morrison’s engagement, which concludes on November 8, according to Broadway.com’s report. The musical... Read more of this article
The Government’s Balcony Solar Pilot Programme will test compact units that supply electricity for use within the participating home, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, adding that the concept is to make “renewable energy accessible to more Bermudians, including renters, seniors and residents in apartment-style housing.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Bermudian James Darrell has turned the island’s recent rattlesnake drama into an anime action series featuring a fictional hero who takes on the reptile. The independently produced project, The R.O.K. [Rise of Kadeem], incorporates Bermudian locations, culture and storytelling into an original anime-style series. In the first episode, Kadeem battles... Read more of this article
Bermuda filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s documentary, If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea, won first place in the Marine Ecosystems category at the 2026 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival [WCFF]. The film was also named a Best Feature finalist and placed third in Best Cinematography at the event, which took place at the Elite Cinema... Read more of this article
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 along North Shore... Read more of this article
[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 driving without due care and attention... Read more of this article
Following a trial in the Supreme Court, a jury has found Curtis Richardson guilty of causing the death of footballer Marco Warren. The case concerned a fatal collision that occurred during the early hours of the morning in May 2023 which took place on North Shore Road, just west of Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish. During the proceedings, the... Read more of this article
Connectech Coding and the Bermy Bots, will host a free robot-building and block-coding workshop for children ages 9 to 14 on October 17. A spokesperson said, “Calling all future engineers, tinkerers, and kids who take apart the TV remote just to see how it works! Connectech Coding is proud to support the Bermy Bots, Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, as they... Read more of this article
“In the last 24 months, more than 140 services have been digitised, replacing paper based processes and reducing the need for in-person visits, all while making services accessible around the clock,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming responsibility for Digital Innovation in July, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa... Read more of this article
Bermudian artist Shanna Hollis’ UnSettled Freedom mural in St. George’s has been transformed through augmented reality, bringing Bermuda’s history to life through animation and digital storytelling. The BTA website said, “History comes alive in the heart of St. George’s with UnSettled Freedom — a breathtaking mural by Bermudian artist Shanna Hollis, now... Read more of this article
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada [TSB] is deploying investigators to Massachusetts to assist with the investigation into the Latitude Air Ambulance crash, that claimed the lives of six people including two Bermudians. A statement issued said, “The Transportation Safety Board of Canada [TSB] is deploying a team of investigators to Massachusetts... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of a woman after she was struck by a car, saying it marks the 14th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has now recorded its fourteenth road fatality for 2026, following the death of a woman struck by a motorcar on Cedar Avenue, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October... Read more of this article
The people of the Turks & Caicos Islands stand with Bermuda during this difficult time and express their solidarity with Bermuda in this moment of national grief. This was from a letter sent by Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Charles Washington Misick to Premier David Burt to extend condolences following the air ambulance tragedy, with the TCI... Read more of this article
