“Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the 17-year-old young man shot on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, more than a week ago, has since succumbed to his injuries, at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,” the police said this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Following the teen’s passing, a BPS Family Liaison... Read more of this article
Archers Jaydon Roberts and Braeden Fraser won gold medals in their respective divisions at the Caribbean Championships in Guyana. Roberts won the senior Caribbean Archery Championship at 70 metres, while Fraser claimed the Caribbean Development Championship title at 40 metres. Their victories gave Bermuda two gold medals at the regional championships. Related... Read more of this article
A playoff between Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will be conducted to determine the champion at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the organisers have announced. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unfavorable weather forecast for Monday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and the uncertainty surrounding the completion of the entire... Read more of this article
The Gombey Warriors held the Allan Warner Memorial Road March last night [Oct 24] to honour the late Gombey leader’s life, legacy and contributions to preserving Bermuda’s Gombey culture. In announcing the event via their Instagram page, the group said, “Join us as we celebrate his life, influence, legacy and commitment to the culture 10 years... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s young athletes delivered an outstanding team performance on home soil to retain the overall title at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championships, earning 329 points over two days of competition at Clearwater Beach. The hosts finished ahead of Barbados, who placed second with 148 points, and Trinidad and Tobago, who... Read more of this article
[Updated] The final round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship today [Oct 25] has been delayed due to weather conditions, with the organizers expected to issue another update at 9:00 a.m. A spokesperson said, “Due to current weather conditions, final round tee times for Sunday, October 25 are delayed. The next update will be provided at 9... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps celebrated its 60th anniversary at a Trafalgar Night Dinner at Government House, launching a $2 million capital campaign to upgrade its St George’s unit building. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps marked a significant milestone in its history on Wednesday evening, with a traditional Trafalgar Night... Read more of this article
News that Bermuda’s Carifta triathlon athletes won multiple medals, the Bermuda Under 15 football team won their first match at the FIFA World Cup, the Bermuda College Foundation awarded $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance, and Bermuda College secured full reaccreditation were among the positive news stories from the past week. In... Read more of this article
American Austin Smotherman and Ireland’s Seamus Power share the lead after the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today [October 24]. Both players are 16 under par, two shots clear of the chasing pack heading into the final round. Smotherman carded a five-under-par 66, while Power shot a four-under 67. Smotherman... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s scenery and hospitality have drawn praise from some of the players competing in the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with golfers highlighting the island’s blue water, sunsets and friendly welcome. Speaking during interviews, Ireland’s Seamus Power described an attachment to Bermuda that extends beyond his experiences on the... Read more of this article
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is getting into the Halloween spirit, with decorations in their lobby and carved pumpkins created by Chef Ernie Ogalesco. You can view a photo gallery of the display below, and for all of our coverage of Halloween over the years, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Halloween... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s under-15 boys’ football team made an outstanding showing to open their FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over the British Virgin Islands in Azerbaijan. Five different players found the net for Bermuda in the Group AC match on Pitch 7A at the Hövsan Competition Complex, as the young Gombey Warriors made a flying... Read more of this article
United Airlines will launch nonstop service between Chicago and Bermuda starting in April 2027, the BTA has announced. A BTA spokesperson said, “United Airlines has introduced nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport [ORD] and Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport [BDA] beginning April 3, 2027, establishing... Read more of this article
The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship is taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from October 22 to 25, bringing some of the world’s top professional golfers to Bermuda, with locals enjoying the opportunity to watch world-class golf on our shores. You can view a photo gallery showing attendees at the event from the event below and all our coverage... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Ben Smith] How many times have we driven overseas, followed the GPS, only to miss an exit, or turn too early, and end up heading in the wrong direction? And if you’re old enough to remember, the odds of getting lost were greater when you used an old fashioned paper map! It can be frustrating, and time consuming... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to “exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online, as another suspected rental scam was recently reported to police.” A police spokesperson said, “In the latest instance, the suspicious requests consisted of: “A supposed requirement to send... Read more of this article
The Conservative Friends of the Overseas Territories [CFOT] has launched a new policy paper, setting out 36 recommendations for what they termed a “new era of partnership between the United Kingdom and the 14 British Overseas Territories.” A spokesperson said, “The paper was launched earlier this month at a reception at the Conservative... Read more of this article
News that Bermuda’s Carifta triathlon athletes won multiple medals, the Bermuda Under 15 football team won their first match at the FIFA World Cup, the Bermuda College Foundation awarded $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance, and Bermuda College secured full reaccreditation were among the positive news stories from the past week. In... Read more of this article
American Austin Smotherman and Ireland’s Seamus Power share the lead after the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today [October 24]. Both players are 16 under par, two shots clear of the chasing pack heading into the final round. Smotherman carded a five-under-par 66, while Power shot a four-under 67. Smotherman... Read more of this article
The 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon Championships took place at Clearwater Beach this weekend, bringing together young athletes from Bermuda and across the Caribbean for a series of triathlon, relay and aquathlon events. You can view a photo gallery and a short video below, we will have additional information later on, and you can also view all of our coverage... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballers Chance Eve and Cody Robinson both scored as Thomas College recorded a 7-0 victory over Vermont State University Johnson in North Atlantic Conference action on Saturday [Oct 24] in Maine. Eve scored his first goal of the season, while Robinson netted his sixth, with fellow Bermudians Tre Burgess, T’syi Showers and Justin Sukdeo... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Tre Burgess has been named the North Atlantic Conference [NAC] Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. The Bermudian footballer plays for Thomas College and their report said, “Tre Burgess was named this week’s NAC Defensive Player of the Week after an incredible past two games for the Terriers. Burgess scored one of... Read more of this article
Archers Jaydon Roberts and Braeden Fraser won gold medals in their respective divisions at the Caribbean Championships in Guyana. Roberts won the senior Caribbean Archery Championship at 70 metres, while Fraser claimed the Caribbean Development Championship title at 40 metres. Their victories gave Bermuda two gold medals at the regional championships. Related... Read more of this article
AM Best affirmed Stellar Insurance’s ratings with stable outlooks, citing strong performance and its role within Saudi Aramco. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] of Stellar Insurance, Ltd. [Stellar] [Bermuda], an indirectly... Read more of this article
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is getting into the Halloween spirit, with decorations in their lobby and carved pumpkins created by Chef Ernie Ogalesco. You can view a photo gallery of the display below, and for all of our coverage of Halloween over the years, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Halloween... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA], through its Memorandum of Cooperation [MoC] with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], partnered with the FAA to replace and upgrade the emergency backup radios at the Bermuda Air Traffic Control Tower with new General Dynamics URC-300E transceivers. A spokesperson said, “The upgrade represents an... Read more of this article
The Gombey Warriors held the Allan Warner Memorial Road March last night [Oct 24] to honour the late Gombey leader’s life, legacy and contributions to preserving Bermuda’s Gombey culture. In announcing the event via their Instagram page, the group said, “Join us as we celebrate his life, influence, legacy and commitment to the culture 10 years... Read more of this article
The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship is taking place at Port Royal Golf Course from October 22 to 25, bringing some of the world’s top professional golfers to Bermuda, with locals enjoying the opportunity to watch world-class golf on our shores. You can view a photo gallery showing attendees at the event from the event below and all our coverage... Read more of this article
Bermuda Art Month continues through October 31, with a final lineup of art, music, interactive experiences and community celebrations taking place across the island. A spokesperson said, “Art Month is running right through October, with the BNG Run for the Arts 5K taking to the streets of Hamilton as part of another weekend of art, music and experiences... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students aged 10 to 18 to enter a video contest highlighting the importance of protecting Bermuda’s ocean, with entries due by November 8. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] is inviting students across Bermuda to enter a new video contest and speak up as young... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Governments of the United Kingdom and Bermuda welcomed partners from governments, civil society and the scientific community to the inaugural signing of the Hamilton II Declaration. A spokesperson said, “More than a decade after the signing of the Hamilton Declaration, the Hamilton II Declaration demonstrates the continued... Read more of this article
UK Minister Uma Kumaran began her first Bermuda visit with meetings on local issues and plans to sign the Hamilton II Declaration on Sargasso Sea protection. A Government spokesperson said, “Uma Kumaran, UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Caribbean and Global Technology, was welcomed to the Cabinet Office today during her first visit... Read more of this article
“Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the 17-year-old young man shot on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, more than a week ago, has since succumbed to his injuries, at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,” the police said this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Following the teen’s passing, a BPS Family Liaison... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to “exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online, as another suspected rental scam was recently reported to police.” A police spokesperson said, “In the latest instance, the suspicious requests consisted of: “A supposed requirement to send... Read more of this article
Six people were arrested last night for offences including impaired driving, breach of bail condition and outstanding warrants. In an update last night, a police spokesperson said, “Since 8:00 PM this evening, six individuals have been taken into custody: 1 for impaired driving 2 for breaches of bail conditions 3 on outstanding warrants “Our... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA], through its Memorandum of Cooperation [MoC] with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], partnered with the FAA to replace and upgrade the emergency backup radios at the Bermuda Air Traffic Control Tower with new General Dynamics URC-300E transceivers. A spokesperson said, “The upgrade represents an important enhancement... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has temporarily taken its community reporting portal offline for essential maintenance, with alternative reporting options available through 211, 911 for emergencies, or in person at any police station. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public that our community reporting portal [https://portal.police.bm]... Read more of this article
Butterfield has warned clients about recent vishing [voice phishing] attempts in which scammers impersonate the bank and direct victims to fraudulent links posing as live support chat. An email sent out by the bank said said, “Several of our clients have reported experiencing vishing attempts [voice phishing] in recent days. In these specific attempts, scammers call... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision occurred on South Road near Harbourview Drive in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Police are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on South Road, near the junction of Harbourview Drive, Southampton, in the vicinity of the Southampton Princess entrance. “The collision involved two... Read more of this article
A truck driver “collided with the back of the stopped bus” and “eight bus passengers, men and women ranging in age from 30 to 83, sustained injuries.” A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are ongoing, regarding the circumstances of a collision involving a truck and a Department of Public Transportation bus that occurred... Read more of this article
The Cruising Club of America has released a 63-page report examining 28 yacht-to-yacht rescues, highlighting key lessons in emergency communication, decision-making, safe crew transfers and offshore rescue preparedness. A spokesperson said, “When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new... Read more of this article
