Returning home from New England to Bermuda, Spirit of Bermuda crossed the air ambulance’s flight path and lowered the Bermuda and Canadian flags to half-mast in memory of the six lives lost. A spokesperson said, “Pilot Warden Mario Thompson led a moving vigil aboard Spirit of Bermuda on Wednesday in memory of the six lives lost in the tragic crash... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its annual Police Sports Day as part of Police Week 2026, bringing officers together for a day of sporting activities, friendly competition and camaraderie, with representatives from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Customs and Department of Corrections joining the Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
On World Homeless Day, the Government highlighted its Plan to End Homelessness and National Homelessness Action Plan 2025–2028, outlining measures to prevent homelessness, expand housing support and help ensure everyone in Bermuda has access to a safe and secure home. A Government spokesperson said, “World Homeless Day is observed internationally... 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.... Read more of this article
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell is set to compete in the Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, on Sunday [October 11]. Campbell, 25, impressed at the East Midlands regional competition in Leicester in July, winning the Top Fundraiser and Talent awards. She was subsequently offered a place in the semi-final. The regional... Read more of this article
The City of Hamilton is “advising motorists and pedestrians that several traffic lights along Church Street are currently out of operation.” A spokesperson said, “The affected locations include the junction of Queen Street and Church Street, the pedestrian crossing opposite the City Hall car park [by Dismont Drive], and the pedestrian... 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
Sustenance, a Bermuda-based sustainability consultancy serving re/insurers and other financial institutions, has officially launched, bringing together sustainability management and innovation to help organisations translate ambition into practical business action. A spokesperson said, “Founded by sustainability professional Venetia Furbert, Sustenance... Read more of this article
“Opposition Leader Ben Smith will table a motion in the House of Assembly on November 6 seeking support for a bipartisan committee to help establish the next steps following the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses,” the OBA said. “The move follows Mr Smith’s letter to the Speaker after the recent debate on the Commission’s... Read more of this article
“In the last 24 months, more than 140 services have been digitised, replacing paper based processes and reducing the need for in-person visits, all while making services accessible around the clock,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming responsibility for Digital Innovation in July, the Minister of Home... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of a woman after she was struck by a car, saying it marks the 14th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has now recorded its fourteenth road fatality for 2026, following the death of a woman struck by a motorcar on Cedar Avenue, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October... Read more of this article
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson recently attended the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force [CFATF] 18th Council of Ministers Meeting in the Cayman Islands. A Government spokesperson said, “The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, represented Bermuda at the Caribbean Financial... Read more of this article
More than 40 people attended Career Launch Bermuda: Upskill Drive on Wednesday, 30 September, at Bermuda College, where they connected with employers, explored apprenticeship opportunities and registered for selected Bermuda College courses sponsored by the Department of Workforce Development. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Department of Workforce... Read more of this article
Four Star is celebrating 35 years in business with a ’500 Pizza Giveaway’ at five FoodHub locations this month. A spokesperson said, “Thirty-five years is a lot of pizzas. It is also a lot of people, hard work and memories. This October, Four Star is saying thank you to Bermuda with a ’500 Pizza Giveaway’ at five FoodHub... Read more of this article
[Updated] The West End Ministerial Alliance will hold a Sunset Prayer Vigil on Saturday [October 10] at 6.00pm, inviting the community to gather in remembrance of those aboard the air ambulance that was travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The flyer describes the event as “A community gathering for prayer and remembrance” and says it will be held... Read more of this article
Nine young Bermudians who completed Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme were celebrated at a commencement ceremony held on World Maritime Day at the National Museum of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Nine young Bermudians who completed Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme earlier this year were formally celebrated... Read more of this article
Bermuda College enrolment has increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 616 students in Fall 2026, while professional and continuing education participation also recorded growth. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College enrolment has increased for the third consecutive year, with 616 students recorded in its Fall 2026 Census Day Report. “The... Read more of this article
Motorcycle racing enthusiast LaVince Ellis has turned a corner of Donington Park into a little piece of Bermuda. Ellis, who lives in England, once again transformed the Schwantz Curve into the “Bermuda Triangle Corner” at the Leicestershire circuit last weekend as he supported Bermudian riders Aeziah Divine and Jediah Cumbermack. Inside his tent,... 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 Bermuda Police Service held its annual Police Sports Day as part of Police Week 2026, bringing officers together for a day of sporting activities, friendly competition and camaraderie, with representatives from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Customs and Department of Corrections joining the Police. Related... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its annual Police Sports Day as part of Police Week 2026, bringing officers together for a day of sporting activities, friendly competition and camaraderie, with representatives from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Customs and Department of Corrections joining the Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Open Mat Bermuda athletes Jason McAlpine and Christopher Regan won medals at the recent Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championships in Secaucus, New Jersey. McAlpine won silver, while Regan took bronze. The Open Mat travelling team also included Greg Maybury Jr, Charles Patten, Ramazan Ramazanov, Ryan Hopkins, Lonnie Bascome, Keegan Dyer, Jahmali Bridgewater and... Read more of this article
Bermuda tourism is “building momentum, with visitor spending rising, hotels performing strongly and significant new investment creating an opportunity to grow the island’s visitor economy across more of the year,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “”Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] CEO Jan Hutton outlined the destination’s... 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.... Read more of this article
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] hosted its 2026 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club last week, bringing together more than 750 executives, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the global long-term [re]insurance sector. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Seniors’ Tea today [Oct 9] as part of its Police Week activities, with the event drawing a large turnout at the Hamilton Princess. Seniors arrived dressed to impress and enjoyed spending time together, with the gathering providing an opportunity to socialise during the annual Police Week programme. Related... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] invites the public to Verdmont ‘Art House’, a free open house on Saturday, 17 October, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, bringing art, craftsmanship and history together as part of Bermuda Art Month. A spokesperson said, “The day will feature live artist demonstrations, family activities and free guided tours of the... Read more of this article
Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released Missing Hurricanes, a work that “employs light and colour, interestingly, as allies or victims in the colonization process.” Esther Philips, Poet Laureate of Barbados and editor of BIM: Arts for the 21st Century, said, “Missing Hurricanes furthers Nancy Anne Miller’s inquiry into a Bermudian... 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
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
“In the last 24 months, more than 140 services have been digitised, replacing paper based processes and reducing the need for in-person visits, all while making services accessible around the clock,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “Since assuming responsibility for Digital Innovation in July, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa... 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
The police have now confirmed the death of a woman after she was struck by a car, saying it marks the 14th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has now recorded its fourteenth road fatality for 2026, following the death of a woman struck by a motorcar on Cedar Avenue, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October... Read more of this article
The people of the Turks & Caicos Islands stand with Bermuda during this difficult time and express their solidarity with Bermuda in this moment of national grief. This was from a letter sent by Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Charles Washington Misick to Premier David Burt to extend condolences following the air ambulance tragedy, with the TCI... Read more of this article
