“It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the decision by the United States Coast Guard to conclude active search and rescue operations and transition to recovery efforts,” Latitude Air Ambulance said, adding that “we must now face the heartbreaking reality that the four members of our Latitude team, our patient and the patient’s... Read more of this article
It was a somber weekend for Bermuda, as people across the island closely followed news of the air ambulance that went missing while travelling to Boston with six people on board, including two Bermudians. The weekend also included the Gombey Festival Showcase, St. Mary’s Church’s Rededication Service, the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk, and... Read more of this article
The US Coast Guard has officially confirmed that they “suspended the search for the people aboard the medical transport aircraft” and said they ”express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy.” The organization tweeted, “The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the people aboard... Read more of this article
A female pedestrian has been transported to hospital following a collision this evening [Oct 4] which also resulted in the male car driver being arrested for driving while disqualified and on suspicion of driving while impaired. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel,... 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
[Updating] The U.S. Coast Guard searched for an air ambulance carrying six people that lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning [Oct 3] while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. Crews found a debris field off Nantucket confirmed to be from the aircraft, and as of Sunday evening [Oct 4], the Coast Guard had confirmed the suspension of the search,... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.” This follows after an air ambulance carrying four Canadian crew members and two people from Bermuda went missing early on Saturday morning. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing... 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
[Opinion column by the OBA's Maurice Foley] The replacement of Swing Bridge is an important infrastructure project for Bermuda, particularly for those of us who live, work and travel through the East End. The existing bridge has served Bermuda for more than 60 years and has reached the end of its useful life. The proposed replacement will provide a... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s iconic Gombey culture was on display as the Gombey Festival Showcase took place on Saturday [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens. You can view Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival over the years here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article
News that Bermuda won the North American Cup, Bacardi ranked as the top spirits company on Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Employers list, and eight port workers completed a training programme delivered in partnership with regional maritime organisations were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudians Lizzie... Read more of this article
The DCYFS × BFA U13 Invitational was held at the National Sports Centre North Field, bringing together young footballers from Bermuda’s U13 clubs for development and mentorship. Participants took part in technical coaching stations, character-building sessions, networking opportunities and small-sided games, with visiting Premier League legends John... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. The live broadcast... Read more of this article
The Government is conducting a consultation on a proposed competition framework, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, explaining that some of the measures under consideration include prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant market position, and requiring certain mergers and acquisitions in essential sectors to get... Read more of this article
Parishioners, community members and guests gathered at Cambridge Beaches last night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The banquet marked the church’s contributions to Bermuda’s spiritual, cultural and social life since its founding in 1626, while recognising its continued service to the community. The anniversary... Read more of this article
The Luscar Place project on Pitts Bay Road achieved a “key construction milestone with the successful installation of the final structural steel element and celebrated its official topping-out of the building.” Andrew Green said, “The completion of the final structural steel element marks an important achievement for the team. This progress... 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 Aeziah Divine has reflected on a series of steady improvement after completing his second campaign in the R&G Moto4 British Cup. Divine brought the curtain down on his impressive season at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, at the weekend, finishing a superb fifth in the opening race on Saturday before finishing... Read more of this article
Daizhari Tucker, Worcester Raiders’ first-team coach, has reflected on his team’s 2-2 draw away to Tiverton in the Southern Football League Division One South at the weekend. Tucker helped Raiders gain promotion from Step 5 of the English non-league pyramid last season. Raiders are ninth in the standings this season. “We were under the cosh... Read more of this article
Conor White won the 2026 President’s Cup road race on Sunday, finishing more than five minutes ahead of the second place finisher, while Panzy Olander took the women’s title A spokesperson said, “Conor White delivered an impressive solo performance to win the 2026 President’s Cup on Sunday, 4 October, finishing more than five minutes clear... Read more of this article
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha [NYK] in connection with its acquisition of a 50% interest in Avenir LNG Limited from Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited. A spokesperson said, “The transaction brings together NYK and Stolt-Nielsen Gas as equal shareholders in Avenir LNG, creating a strategic... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt and OBA Leader Ben Smith have both commented on Government revenue from Corporate Income Tax and the issue of tax relief for small businesses, workers and families. OBA Leader Ben Smith statement: An OBA spokesperson said, “Opposition Leader, the Hon Ben Smith is pondering if Government revenue earned by Corporate Income Tax... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed an A- [Excellent] Financial Strength Rating for Bermuda-based reinsurer Enact Re Ltd., with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] of Enact Re Ltd. [ERL] [Bermuda].... 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
Bermuda’s iconic Gombey culture was on display as the Gombey Festival Showcase took place on Saturday [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens. You can view Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival over the years here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. The live broadcast... 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
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
Police are investigating an “incident involved two high school aged males” in Hamilton, which left one injured and resulted in the arrest of the other. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Washington Mall and Queen... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... 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
HSBC announced the “next phase of its digital banking transformation with the launch of HSBCnio, a digital solution that simplifies the banking experience for its corporate and institutional clients. ” A spokesperson said, “HSBCnio brings HSBC’s services, data and intelligence into the channels, platforms and workflows where clients run their businesses.... Read more of this article
Mike Perkins has launched NorthRock Cyber-Risk & Compliance Limited in Bermuda, offering “independent cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing, cyber-risk and governance services, and managed compliance programmes designed around Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act.” A spokesperson said, “NorthRock Cyber-Risk & Compliance... Read more of this article
The US Coast Guard has officially confirmed that they “suspended the search for the people aboard the medical transport aircraft” and said they ”express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy.” The organization tweeted, “The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the people aboard... Read more of this article
A female pedestrian has been transported to hospital following a collision this evening [Oct 4] which also resulted in the male car driver being arrested for driving while disqualified and on suspicion of driving while impaired. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel,... 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
