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
News that Jean Vickers was honoured as the first Bermudian woman to join the police service, Aon donated $15,000 to support school breakfasts, and Bermuda’s martial artists won medals in Argentina were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermuda was named the number one island in the Caribbean and Atlantic... Read more of this article
This year’s Taste of Bermuda events attracted 1,061 ticket sales for the events, which showcased the Island’s culinary talent through exclusive chef-led dinners, immersive dining experiences and creative food and entertainment events. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is celebrating another year of food, flavour and culinary creativity... Read more of this article
West End Primary School hosted a successful Parent Choice Night on Thursday [Oct 15] under the theme “Raising Strong, Resilient and Connected Young People.” A spokesperson said, “The event brought together parents and community guest speakers for an evening of meaningful discussions, practical strategies, and valuable resources to support... Read more of this article
Artistry and cuisine blended together as the ‘Tabletop Theatre’ event served up a celebration of Bermuda, blending the island’s flavours, landscapes and changing seasons with immersive visual storytelling and a multi-course menu. Speaking in advance of the event, the City of Hamilton described it by saying, “This extraordinary immersive... Read more of this article
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
Members of the public are invited to add their names and handprints to the Bermudian High Seas Legacy Declaration during a three day period at City Hall in Hamilton from October 21 to 23. The Handprints for the High Seas initiative will feature a 12-foot by 20-foot declaration, intended to highlight Bermuda’s connection to the Sargasso Sea and public... Read more of this article
[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
Premier David Burt led a Bermuda delegation to DC Fintech Week to discuss digital asset regulation with U.S. regulators and industry leaders. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, led a Bermuda delegation to DC Fintech Week, earlier this week. “The event which was held from October 13 to 16, 2026,... Read more of this article
Israel [Izzy] Bennett from Rosewood Bermuda won the Best Overall Cocktail and $10,000 grand prize during the third annual Art of the Pour cocktail competition. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world, hosted the third annual Art of the Pour cocktail competition this past weekend... Read more of this article
[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
[Written by Patrick Bean] If one has ever been to a cricket match in Bermuda, you have likely seen her. Smiling. Cheering. Embracing players, officials, and strangers like lifelong friends. That is Sharon Symonds. Sharon loves people. It is simply who she is. By trade, she has given her life to the healthcare industry, a field where caring is not just... Read more of this article
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
A “young male” has been detained in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old in Pembroke, the police have confirmed. Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “At a quarter to eleven, a 17-year-old was shot several times inside a home on Curving Avenue in Pembroke. After the incident,... Read more of this article
The Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate is advising the public about “advertisements and communications operating under the names ‘Fortress Real Estate’ and ‘Butterfield Realtor.’” A government spokesperson said, “The Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate is advising members of the public to exercise... Read more of this article
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
[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
[Updated] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 15] to provide an update on the 2026 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.40pm: Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media and the... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Eva Frazzoni scored and was named player of the match in AFC Sudbury’s 2-0 home win over Royston Town in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 25th minute. AFC Sudbury are third in the standings with 16 points from eight games. Related Stories LeiLanni Nesbeth Plays... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Jakeem Jennings was named man of the match in Borrowash Victoria’s 4-0 home win over Bakewell Town in the Camper UK Premier Division South of the Central Midlands Alliance League yesterday [October 17]. The forward has been in superb form in recent matches for the English non-league side, scoring in their previous game. Borrowash... Read more of this article
Bermudian runner Amaris Munya finished 16th overall to help Montverde Academy’s girls cross-country team place second among 18 teams at the Lake Minneola Last Chance Invitational. Munya recorded a time of 20 minutes and 8.1 seconds, finishing as Montverde’s third runner in the 131-competitor field. Lyla McMillen led the Eagles, placing sixth in... Read more of this article
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to SageSure in relation to its investment in Pillar Capital Management, a Bermuda-based insurance-linked securities [ILS] fund manager with over US$4 billion in institutional assets under management. A spokesperson said, “The investment expands SageSure’s capabilities across the property catastrophe value chain... Read more of this article
Constellation Re announced the successful completion of the inaugural reinsurance transaction for Constellation Re Bermuda, Ltd. [CRBL], its Bermuda-domiciled licensed reinsurer. A spokesperson said, “The strategic intercompany reinsurance transaction involves term and universal life insurance and disability income products. The transaction expands... Read more of this article
AM Best revised its outlook on Sura Re Ltd to positive from stable. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good] of Sura Re Ltd. [Sura Re] [Bermuda]. The... Read more of this article
Hosted by the City of Hamilton and Bacardí, Art of the Pour: Havana Nights was held as part of the Taste of Bermuda Weekend, celebrating cocktails and culture. The event brought together 10 of Bermuda’s leading bars, restaurants and hotels for a cocktail competition, with bartender teams creating original Bacardí-inspired drinks to showcase their... Read more of this article
This year’s Taste of Bermuda events attracted 1,061 ticket sales for the events, which showcased the Island’s culinary talent through exclusive chef-led dinners, immersive dining experiences and creative food and entertainment events. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is celebrating another year of food, flavour and culinary creativity... Read more of this article
Culinary creativity was on the menu as the TasteMakers Series brought an evening of specially curated dining experiences to hotels across Bermuda. Speaking in advance of the event, a City of Hamilton spokesperson said, “The festival begins with the return of the TasteMakers Series, a one-night-only culinary celebration hosted across some of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
[Column written by Patrice Horner] “Elevate the ambition to save the oceans” emphasized Ambassador Peter Thomson, United Nations Special Envoy for the Oceans. The think tanks around the world need to collaborate on the Sustainable Development Goal for Life Below Water [SDG14] ahead of the UN General Assembly [UNGA] next September 2027. The 4th Ocean... Read more of this article
[Column written by Patrice Horner] “We are generating 430 ppm [parts per million] of GHG [Greenhouse Gases], reaching a tipping point. Carbon capture is unavoidable.” Klaus Lacker PhD Emeritus at Arizona State University [ASU], pioneered carbon capture, carbon management, and true pricing. The focus must be on carbon reduction. It’s permanent... Read more of this article
Members of the public are invited to add their names and handprints to the Bermudian High Seas Legacy Declaration during a three day period at City Hall in Hamilton from October 21 to 23. The Handprints for the High Seas initiative will feature a 12-foot by 20-foot declaration, intended to highlight Bermuda’s connection to the Sargasso Sea and public... Read more of this article
[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
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
A “young male” has been detained in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old in Pembroke, the police have confirmed. Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “At a quarter to eleven, a 17-year-old was shot several times inside a home on Curving Avenue in Pembroke. After the incident,... Read more of this article
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
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
The Cybersecurity Executives of Bermuda [CEB] and the ISACA Bermuda Chapter will host CYBERmuda 2026, the Bermuda Cybersecurity Conference, at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 5th at Paradise Mobile, Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The conference brings together senior technology and security executives from across insurance and reinsurance, banking and financial services,... Read more of this article
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
[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
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
