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
[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 and the Coast Guard has now suspended the search, and Latitude Air Ambulance said the crew and passengers are ‘presumed to have died’. Saturday... 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
“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
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
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
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 Nia Christopher delivered an outstanding four-goal performance to lead FH Hafnarfjörður to a 5–0 victory over ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland’s top-flight women’s league this weekend. The Bermudian forward wasted little time making her mark, scoring in the fifth and seventh minutes to put FH in control. Her early double gave the home... Read more of this article
The ‘Rest of the World’ team defeated defending champions Team Bermuda 9-5 to win the Bascome–Falzone Cup. Organised by the Bermuda International Pool League, the tournament honours Gary Bascome and Mr Falzone for their contributions to local cue sports. The winning Rest of the World team featured Todd Dziak, Peejay Samson, Karl Wilson,... 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
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [MA] and the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] jointly marked the start of World Investor Week 2026 by ringing the BSX opening bell today, Monday, 5 October. A spokesperson said, “The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event is organised by the World Federation of Exchanges [WFE] and supports the International Organization... 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
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... 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
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 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
[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
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
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
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
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
