[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... 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
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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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,... Read more of this article
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 her son, Sergio... 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
The police issued 131 traffic tickets during “high visibility policing and focused traffic enforcement efforts” in 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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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.... Read more of this article
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, hence Canada will lead the investigation. A statement issued by the... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Ben Smith has extended condolences to the families of 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son Sergio Wayne Lottimore, following the air ambulance going missing on Saturday morning. Mr. Smith said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Bean and... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner Jason Outerbridge announced that Alaire Brown of The Berkeley Institute is the winner of the Bermuda Right to Know Day Youth Social Media Campaign Competition. A spokesperson said, “The competition was delivered in partnership with SkillCraft Bermuda, which invited SkillCraft participants and alumnae to submit a social media... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt expressed condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda after an air ambulance from Bermuda to Boston went missing off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday morning. The air ambulance had six people on board including four Canadian crew and two Bermudians, who have been publicly identified as 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police have now officially confirmed that the two Bermudians on the air ambulance that went missing were 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son Sergio Wayne Lottimore. A police spokesperson said “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identities of the two Bermudian Nationals who were on board an aircraft... Read more of this article
[World Teachers’ Day message from the Bermuda Union of Teachers] World Teachers’ Day gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the educators who dedicate themselves to guiding Bermuda’s children as they learn, grow and succeed. That recognition matters. Teachers deserve our thanks and our respect. If we are really serious about the future... 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 U.S. Coast Guard is holding a press conference to provide an update on the search for the air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch live below. They have already confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.”... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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, Parfitt opened... Read more of this article
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. His first round included one... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
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 is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Gallery recently hosted its Members’ Preview of the 2026 Bermuda Biennial, attended by approximately 200 guests. A spokesperson said, “Two hundred people attended the Bermuda National Gallery’s Members’ Preview of the 2026 Bermuda Biennial on Friday, September 25. Guests enjoyed a custom cocktail by Goslings inspired... Read more of this article
Art Drop Bermuda will present ‘Harmonious Hues: An Exclusive Autumn Vernissage’ on Saturday, October 24, featuring fine art, classical music, live cello, gourmet canapés, an open bar, and curated wine tastings at Gosling’s Wine Cellar. A spokesperson said, “Art Drop Bermuda Presents ‘Harmonious Hues: An Exclusive Autumn Vernissage’... Read more of this article
Gombey culture took centre stage at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens on Saturday, with the Gombey Festival Showcase celebrating an iconic part of Bermuda’s heritage. You can view approximately 100 images from the evening below, the first set of photos here, Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey... 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
Information Commissioner Jason Outerbridge announced that Alaire Brown of The Berkeley Institute is the winner of the Bermuda Right to Know Day Youth Social Media Campaign Competition. A spokesperson said, “The competition was delivered in partnership with SkillCraft Bermuda, which invited SkillCraft participants and alumnae to submit a social media public awareness... Read more of this article
Brava, powered by One Communications, will host the Protect What You’ve Built: Bermuda Cybersecurity Summit on October 29. A spokesperson said, “As cyber threats continue to evolve and businesses become increasingly dependent on technology, organizations of all sizes face growing risks ranging from ransomware attacks and data breaches to operational disruption... Read more of this article
Government is starting an “exploratory process into the potential development of a digital identity framework for Bermuda,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Minister said, ”I wish to make it clear that the Government has not made any decision to implement a digital identity system.... Read more of this article
The LPG tanker M/V Libramont — which was traveling from Norway to Texas — diverted to Bermuda as 54-year-old Ukranian crew member suffered a serious hand injury and needed medical attention. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “Tuesday 29th September 2026, 9:20pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre / RCC Bermuda received a... Read more of this article
[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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
