The police have now officially confirmed the death of Antonieta Pascua, a 57-year-old guest worker who was struck by a car. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for members of the public with information on the road traffic collision which resulted in the death of Antonieta Pascua. “Ms. Pascua,... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
The Prize Giving Ceremony was held for the 10th Annual Mirrors Art & Digital Competition, which drew more than 200 submissions this year. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, celebrated the creativity and achievements of Bermuda’s young artists at the Prize... Read more of this article
Bermuda has been named the #1 island in the Caribbean and Atlantic in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, the fourth consecutive year the island has taken the top spot. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda earned a score of 95.24, its highest in four years of consecutive wins and the latest in a year-over-year rise in reader... Read more of this article
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell said she had a “great time” competing in the Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, yesterday [October 11]. Campbell narrowly missed out on reaching the national final after finishing second in the People’s Choice vote. The contestant with the most votes earned direct entry to the... Read more of this article
The crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation [ATON] teams earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their response to the boat fire near Saltus Island last month. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Oct 12] for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Albert Row Affordable Housing Development. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.00pm: Deputy Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
[Written by Patrick Bean] A large crowds of residents from across the island stood shoulder to shoulder in a powerful display of Bermudian solidarity to honour the victims of the Latitude Air Ambulance tragedy. Organised by the West End Ministerial Alliance as a Sunset Prayer Vigil, the gathering served as both a tribute to the six lives lost on the... Read more of this article
A man who imported “large quantity of cannabis resin” has been sentenced to 6 years in prison. The court ruling in the case against Ty Lawes stated, “This case concerns an importation of controlled drugs via the L.F. Wade International Airport. In many respects the offence is similar to most importations effected by that route: the Defendant... Read more of this article
Bermudian martial artists won several medals at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships and Pan American Wushu Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kaelin Cox and Garon Wilkinson won gold in the Two-Person Fighting Set. Cox also won silver in the Group D [18-39] Spear division, while Jashae Allen-LaMontagne won gold in the Group D [18-39] Other... Read more of this article
[Column written by Nadia Arandjelovic] There is a particular kind of tiredness that doesn’t necessarily come from doing too much. It comes from having to remember too much: the dentist appointment, the school form, the birthday present, the groceries, the bill that needs paying, the family event, the work deadline, the child who has outgrown their... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Sunset Prayer Vigil honouring the air ambulance victims, while one person was shot in Hamilton Parish. Community and sporting events included Taste of Bermuda activities, the Bermuda Police Service Gala Dinner, and cyclists winning multiple medals at the Caribbean Elite event in the Dominican Republic. Links to our coverage... Read more of this article
Nic Narraway won bronze in the elite men’s road race at the 2026 Caribbean Elite & U23 Road Cycling Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, today, adding to his silver medal in Saturday’s individual time trial. A spokesperson said, “Narraway completed the 127.6 km race in 3:12:47, sharing the same finishing time as silver medallist... Read more of this article
Hosted by the City of Hamilton and Bacardí, the ‘Art of the Pour: Havana Nights’ event was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda Weekend. In describing the event a spokesperson previously said, “Experience an unforgettable evening of premium rum, world-class cocktails, and vibrant Caribbean culture at Art of the Pour:... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Police Gala Dinner at the Hamilton Princess last night [Oct 10], celebrating its 147th anniversary as part of Police Week 2026. The event was held under the theme “Together in Service, United in Community” and guests were invited to wear formal attire and masks. The gala followed other Police Week activities,... Read more of this article
As part of their 400th anniversary events, St Mary’s Church held a ceremonial planting of a Bermuda cedar tree. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 4th October, St. Mary the Virgin, Warwick, held a ceremonial planting of a Juniperus bermudiana cedar tree as part of the church’s 400th Anniversary Service and Rededication. “The tree was... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Oct 12] for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Albert Row Affordable Housing Development. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.00pm: Deputy Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will return to Morgan’s Point from May 1-2, 2027 and fans can now plan their race weekend with four ticket offerings announced for the next edition of SailGP’s high-speed global racing championship. A spokesperson said, “SailGP+ members will have access to an exclusive ticket presale from October 23 at 10... Read more of this article
Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso and his McDaniel College men’s golf team finished tied for seventh at the Mason-Dixon Collegiate Classic after rain forced the cancellation of the final round. Heavy overnight rain left Waynesboro Country Club in Pennsylvania unplayable on Sunday, with Saturday’s opening-round scores standing as the final results. McDaniel... Read more of this article
Bermudian Lauren Cardwell scored as the University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the Western Mustangs 5-0 on Sunday [October 11], completing a weekend of two victories following their 3-0 win over Waterloo. Playing at Back Campus Fields, Toronto established a 3-0 half-time lead through goals from Allie Lavis, Ava Airnes and Maddy Kim. Cardwell then... Read more of this article
October 12 saw 11,358 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $348,592.55 BD. 800 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $57.00 per share, while another 9,158 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 1.8% at $28.50 per share. 1,400 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing down 17.1%... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] recently hosted a webinar to mark the conclusion of World Investor Week 2026 and promote public access to financial education. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] hosted a webinar on Thursday, 8 October, marking the conclusion of World Investor Week 2026 and helping to make financial... Read more of this article
Sun Life Private Wealth has announced three senior appointments, including Georgina Howes as CEO and Country Manager for Bermuda, as it strengthens its leadership across key global wealth hubs. A spokesperson said, “Sun Life Private Wealth today announced three senior appointments to strengthen product leadership and market execution across Singapore... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
The Prize Giving Ceremony was held for the 10th Annual Mirrors Art & Digital Competition, which drew more than 200 submissions this year. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, celebrated the creativity and achievements of Bermuda’s young artists at the Prize... Read more of this article
![Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2026/10/Masterworks-Bermuda-Oct-12-2026-3.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1 "Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks")
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invites the community to engage with An[Other] World through a rich programme of public events, artist conversations, family activities, reading lists and free, all-ages workshops. A spokesperson said, “An[Other] World is a group exhibition, co-curated by Jasmine Lee and Daisy Gould, on view now through March... Read more of this article
As part of their 400th anniversary events, St Mary’s Church held a ceremonial planting of a Bermuda cedar tree. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 4th October, St. Mary the Virgin, Warwick, held a ceremonial planting of a Juniperus bermudiana cedar tree as part of the church’s 400th Anniversary Service and Rededication. “The tree was... 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
A man who imported “large quantity of cannabis resin” has been sentenced to 6 years in prison. The court ruling in the case against Ty Lawes stated, “This case concerns an importation of controlled drugs via the L.F. Wade International Airport. In many respects the offence is similar to most importations effected by that route: the Defendant... Read more of this article
One person was taken to hospital after a shooting in Hamilton parish in which “unknown subjects shot into a window at the residence, injuring one occupant. ” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a reported firearms incident at a residence in Hamilton... 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
Bermudian Zakkiyah R. Daniels has developed BotOut, a “tool designed to help writers identify and address patterns that may cause original human-written work to be incorrectly flagged as AI-generated.” A spokesperson said, “A student submits original work. A job seeker sends a carefully written application. A writer delivers a polished manuscript. An... Read more of this article
Brava and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] have partnered to “create new opportunities for Bermuda’s entrepreneurs and small businesses.” A spokesperson said, “Brava and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation have joined forces to create new opportunities for Bermuda’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. Through a... 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
The police have now officially confirmed the death of Antonieta Pascua, a 57-year-old guest worker who was struck by a car. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for members of the public with information on the road traffic collision which resulted in the death of Antonieta Pascua. “Ms. Pascua,... Read more of this article
The crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation [ATON] teams earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their response to the boat fire near Saltus Island last month. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug... 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
