OBA’s Cannonier On Licence Renewal Change

OBA’s Cannonier On Licence Renewal Change

“You don’t get to create a burden, remove it five years later and celebrate as though you’ve done the public a favour,” Shadow Minister of Transport Craig Cannonier said Mr Cannonier said, “Transport Minister Owen Darrell has proudly announced that motorists will no longer need a doctor’s certificate for most driver’s licence... Read more of this article

Aon Donates $10,000 To College Foundation

Aon Donates $10,000 To College Foundation

Aon has announced a donation of $10,000 to Bermuda College Foundation in support of its ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities for Bermuda’s students. A spokesperson said, “The contribution will assist the Foundation in expanding and modernising Bermuda College’s resources and programmes, helping to ensure students are well prepared... Read more of this article

BEDC To Host Cooperative Business Workshops

BEDC To Host Cooperative Business Workshops

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part workshop series on October 28 and November 2 to help aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners understand cooperative business models. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part evening workshop series on cooperative business... Read more of this article

OBA’s Vance Campbell On School Repairs

OBA’s Vance Campbell On School Repairs

“Bermudians deserve a Government that plans ahead, responds to concerns and fixes problems before families are left dealing with the consequences,” Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Vance Campbell said. The OBA MP said, “Parents arrived at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy last week only to discover the school was closed... Read more of this article

Appeal To Help Man Seriously Injured In Explosion

Appeal To Help Man Seriously Injured In Explosion

A fundraising appeal has been launched to support a 31-year-old barber who suffered serious burns in an explosion at his Southampton home. According to the appeal, the father of two came to Bermuda from Costa Rica and notes that he often mentions his family back in Costa Rica and “he sacrifices being away from them, to provide the best life possible... Read more of this article

Hamilton II Declaration To Protect Sargasso Sea

Hamilton II Declaration To Protect Sargasso Sea

[Updated with video] The Governments of the United Kingdom and Bermuda welcomed partners from governments, civil society and the scientific community to the inaugural signing of the Hamilton II Declaration. A spokesperson said, “More than a decade after the signing of the Hamilton Declaration, the Hamilton II Declaration demonstrates the continued... Read more of this article

Foundation Awards $308,000 In Scholarships

Foundation Awards $308,000 In Scholarships

The Bermuda College Foundation recently announced $308,000 in scholarships and student financial assistance for the 2026/27 academic year to help expand access to higher education. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation today announced $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance for Bermuda College students for the 2026/27 academic... Read more of this article


Ben Smith On Overseas Road Safety Consultant

Ben Smith On Overseas Road Safety Consultant

“The PLP Government has hired another overseas consultant to help coordinate road safety,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “How can a consultant—whose company failed to deliver education reform while collecting an $8.4million paycheque—be hired again for road safety? “Major elements of the education reform... Read more of this article

City’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest

City’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest

The City of Hamilton has launched its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition, with applications from City businesses due by Monday, November 9. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton’s shop windows are set to get a festive makeover as the City launches its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition. “The annual competition invites businesses... Read more of this article

Police Warn Public After Grenade Discovery

Police Warn Public After Grenade Discovery

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging the public not to touch or move suspected explosive devices following the discovery of a grenade near a beach. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is reminding members of the public not to touch or move suspicious objects that may be military munitions or explosive devices. “The... Read more of this article

WRC Host Talk On ‘Examining Systemic Barriers’

WRC Host Talk On ‘Examining Systemic Barriers’

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] marked Purple Thursday on October 15th by convening ‘Beyond the Crisis: Examining the Systemic Barriers Facing Women Experiencing Abuse,’ a stakeholder discussion “focused on the realities of domestic abuse in Bermuda, the systemic barriers facing survivors, and opportunities to strengthen support... Read more of this article

Orange Ferry Route Suspended Due To Weather

Orange Ferry Route Suspended Due To Weather

The Department of Marine and Ports Services advised that the “Orange Ferry Route has been temporarily suspended due to deteriorating weather and sea conditions in the East End.” A Government spokesperson said, “This suspension has been implemented in the interest of passenger and crew safety. Ferry services will remain suspended until... Read more of this article

Bermuda College Secures Full Reaccreditation

Bermuda College Secures Full Reaccreditation

Bermuda College has secured full reaccreditation with no conditions from the New England Commission of Higher Education. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is celebrating after securing full reaccreditation – with no conditions – following a comprehensive independent review. “The decision from the New England Commission of... Read more of this article

BHB Seeks O Positive & A Positive Blood Donors

BHB Seeks O Positive & A Positive Blood Donors

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] Blood Donor Centre is asking people to donate blood, saying that “at this time, O positive and A positive blood types are required.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Preparation At Port Royal

Photos & Video: Preparation At Port Royal

The stage is set at Port Royal Golf Course for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with some of the world’s top golfers heading to Bermuda to compete from October 22 to 25. The Southampton venue will once again host the PGA Tour event, bringing four days of professional golf to Bermuda as part of the FedExCup Fall schedule. Among those... Read more of this article


VIDEOS

Photos & Video: Preparation At Port Royal

Photos & Video: Preparation At Port Royal

The stage is set at Port Royal Golf Course for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with some of the world’s top golfers heading to Bermuda to compete from October 22 to 25. The Southampton venue will once again host the PGA Tour event, bringing four days of professional golf to Bermuda as part of the FedExCup Fall schedule. Among those... Read more of this article

4K Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase

4K Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase

Take a look back at the 2026 Gombey Festival Showcase with our 20-minute 4K video below, featuring performances from the event held on October 3rd at the Botanical Gardens. The showcase brought together Bermuda’s Gombey troupes for an evening celebrating the island’s culture and heritage through drumming, dancing and colourful regalia. For more... Read more of this article

Video: Press Conference On Shootings

Video: Press Conference On Shootings

[Updated] Minister of National Security Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Oct 15] in response to recent shooting incidents. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. There have been multiple firearm incidents since... Read more of this article

SPORTS

BFA To Host Free Goalkeeping Workshop

BFA To Host Free Goalkeeping Workshop

The Bermuda Football Association will host a free Goalkeeping Workshop from November 4–8 at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, led by Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team Goalkeeping Coach John Moreira. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association announces its upcoming Goalkeeping Workshop, scheduled for November 4–8, 2026, at... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Luton Win

Nahki Wells Scores In Luton Win

Nahki Wells scored in Luton Town’s 2-1 win at home to Barnsley in Sky Bet League One today [October 20]. The Bermuda forward headed home in the 41st minute to make it 2-0. Wells has scored seven goals in 12 appearances this season Luton are thirteenth in the table with 14 points from ten matches. Related Stories Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Luton... Read more of this article

Dylan Muso Finishes Second At The Melee

Dylan Muso Finishes Second At The Melee

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso finished second at The Melee at Williamsburg National Golf Club in Virginia, ending one stroke behind the individual winner. Representing McDaniel College, Muso carded consecutive even-par rounds of 72 for a 36-hole total of 144. Salisbury University’s Ryan Henneman won the tournament with a one-under-par 143. Muso stood... Read more of this article

BUSINESS

RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook

RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is warning residents about a fraudulent Facebook advertisement falsely promoting a fuel giveaway in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS Fuel Giveaway offer... Read more of this article

Aon Donates $10,000 To College Foundation

Aon Donates $10,000 To College Foundation

Aon has announced a donation of $10,000 to Bermuda College Foundation in support of its ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities for Bermuda’s students. A spokesperson said, “The contribution will assist the Foundation in expanding and modernising Bermuda College’s resources and programmes, helping to ensure students are well prepared... Read more of this article

BEDC To Host Cooperative Business Workshops

BEDC To Host Cooperative Business Workshops

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part workshop series on October 28 and November 2 to help aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners understand cooperative business models. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a two-part evening workshop series on cooperative business... Read more of this article

ENTERTAINMENT

City’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest

City’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest

The City of Hamilton has launched its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition, with applications from City businesses due by Monday, November 9. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton’s shop windows are set to get a festive makeover as the City launches its 2026 Christmas Window Decorating Competition. “The annual competition invites businesses... Read more of this article

Rosewood Announces 111SKIN Collaboration

Rosewood Announces 111SKIN Collaboration

Rosewood Bermuda has announced new facial treatments, wellness experiences and skincare products at Sense, A Rosewood Spa, through a collaboration with skincare brand 111SKIN. A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda announces the evolution of its wellness offering at Sense, a Rosewood Spa, with the introduction of a new collection of personalized facial... Read more of this article

Black Film Weekend Announces Seven Winners

Black Film Weekend Announces Seven Winners

Seven films were recognised for excellence in filmmaking and cultural storytelling at the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend event. A spokesperson said, “History was made at the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend: Founders Edition, as seven outstanding films were recognised for excellence in filmmaking, cultural storytelling, creativity and... Read more of this article


ENVIRONMENT

Hamilton II Declaration To Protect Sargasso Sea

Hamilton II Declaration To Protect Sargasso Sea

[Updated with video] The Governments of the United Kingdom and Bermuda welcomed partners from governments, civil society and the scientific community to the inaugural signing of the Hamilton II Declaration. A spokesperson said, “More than a decade after the signing of the Hamilton Declaration, the Hamilton II Declaration demonstrates the continued... Read more of this article

UK Minister Uma Kumaran Visits Bermuda

UK Minister Uma Kumaran Visits Bermuda

UK Minister Uma Kumaran began her first Bermuda visit with meetings on local issues and plans to sign the Hamilton II Declaration on Sargasso Sea protection. A Government spokesperson said, “Uma Kumaran, UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Caribbean and Global Technology, was welcomed to the Cabinet Office today during her first visit... Read more of this article

BNT Welcomes The Loren’s Heritage Approach

BNT Welcomes The Loren’s Heritage Approach

The Bermuda National Trust has praised the “approach taken for The Loren’s proposed major development at Elbow Beach” saying “the proactive work by The Loren provides a positive example of responsible archaeological management.” The September edition of Bermuda National Trust newsletter said, “Heritage matters! And throughout... Read more of this article

CRIME

Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting

Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting

Police are appealing for witnesses following a shooting in Pembroke that injured a 17-year-old male. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting that occurred around 10:45pm Wednesday, 14th October 2026, on Curving Avenue, in Pembroke. “At last check, the 17-year-old male who was shot and injured, remained... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 39-Year-Old Lindley Scott

Police Confirm Death Of 39-Year-Old Lindley Scott

[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of 39-year-old Lindley Scott, who died following an altercation at Southampton Rangers, and said that a murder investigation is now underway, with a 32-year-old man arrested in connection with Mr. Scott’s death. Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm... Read more of this article

“Indications Suggest This Is A Tragic Accident”

“Indications Suggest This Is A Tragic Accident”

Police said early indications suggest that the incident which left a 42-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition after he was struck by a pellet while an “approved contractor was culling feral chickens nearby with an air rifle” was a “tragic accident.” Speaking at Thursday’s press conference [Oct 15], Commissioner of Police Darrin... Read more of this article

TECHNOLOGY

RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook

RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is warning residents about a fraudulent Facebook advertisement falsely promoting a fuel giveaway in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS Fuel Giveaway offer in celebration of our... Read more of this article

PwC Survey Finds Cyber Budgets Increasing

PwC Survey Finds Cyber Budgets Increasing

Organisations are doubling down on their cyber investment amid rapid advances in AI, with more than four-fifths [84%] of security and finance leaders expecting cyber budgets to increase – up from 78% last year – according to PwC’s 2027 Global Digital Trust Insights Survey. A spokesperson said, “The survey, which captured the views of almost 4,000 business and tech... Read more of this article

AI Tops Ethical Challenges For Accountants

AI Tops Ethical Challenges For Accountants

The latest ACCA survey found that 61% of professional accountants consider the use of artificial intelligence their leading ethical challenge, up from 32% in 2024, as the profession navigates increasingly complex ethical issues. A spokesperson said, “Ahead of Global Ethics Day on 21 October, the latest survey by ACCA [the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants]... Read more of this article

ACCIDENTS & FIRES

30-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

30-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision

The police have confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s 15th road fatality of 2026. A 30-year-old male motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a collision involving two other motorcyclists around 4am Saturday, 17th... Read more of this article

Three Motorcycle Collision in Somerset

Three Motorcycle Collision in Somerset

[Updated] Three motorcyclists were injured, at least one very seriously, in an early-morning collision on Somerset Road. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4am Saturday, 17th October 2026, a reported three vehicle collision occurred on Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near Bridge Lane. “Details are limited at this time. However, initial... Read more of this article

“Indications Suggest This Is A Tragic Accident”

“Indications Suggest This Is A Tragic Accident”

Police said early indications suggest that the incident which left a 42-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition after he was struck by a pellet while an “approved contractor was culling feral chickens nearby with an air rifle” was a “tragic accident.” Speaking at Thursday’s press conference [Oct 15], Commissioner of Police Darrin... Read more of this article


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