The police have confirmed the death of 17-year-old Chaz Godwin and have appealed for anyone with information about his murder to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the young man shot while at a residence on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, around 10:45pm Wednesday, 14th October... Read more of this article
Bermudian glass artist Jahday Ford is exhibiting his Bantu collection at the British Glass Biennale in St Helens, England. The exhibition opened on August 28 and runs until November 1 at The World of Glass as part of the International Festival of Glass. A total of 82 artists were selected for this year’s Biennale, which showcases contemporary glass... Read more of this article
Bermuda College has opened a route for art and design graduates to enter the third year of a fine arts degree in Paris under a new articulation agreement. A spokesperson said, “The partnership with Paris College of Art, part of Paris University in France, guarantees admission to students who complete the Associate of Arts in Art & Design at... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Powerlifting Association [BPA] raised more than $1,100 for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at its Press for the Chest charity event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eighteen lifters aged 16 to over 60 competed at the event, held at the TN Tatum Athletics Gym [Made Movement]. Liza Kolesnik-Maypa, the BPA treasurer, said 50 per cent... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is urging residents and business staff to remain vigilant against sophisticated online and telephone scams targeting local bank accounts. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is continuing to advise residents, as well as business staff, to remain vigilant for sophisticated online and telephone-based... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Football Association is mourning the passing of Frederick “Pinks” Lewis, honouring his decades of service and lasting contributions to Bermudian football as a player, coach, mentor and administrator. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family,... Read more of this article
The police are renewing their appeal for information about the 2016 murder of 19-year-old Isaiah Furbert. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 10:00p.m. 18th October 2016, 19-year-old Isaiah Furbert was fatally shot inside of his residence, on Upland Street, Devonshire. “Detectives are renewing an appeal for witnesses and anyone with... Read more of this article
Jasmine Spence has described winning bronze with England at the World Minifootball Federation Women’s World Cup in Mali Losinj, Croatia, as the highlight of her career. England beat Slovakia 2-0 on penalties in the third-place play-off after the match finished 2-2 in regulation time. Spence, who plays for non-league side Newport Pagnell Town, was... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] hosted its annual Prize Giving Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 24th, at the Warwick Workmen’s Club, bringing together players, coaches, officials, and administrators to honor superior individual and team performances across the 2026 domestic cricket season. A spokesperson said, “The event opened with a solemn... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference today [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Chelsea House renovations. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 7.54pm: Minister Zane DeSilva... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Austin Smotherman edged out Seamus Power in a play-off to win the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship today [October 26]. The American and Ireland’s Power were tied at 16 under after 54 holes at Port Royal Golf Course, following the cancellation of the final round because of adverse weather. Play was delayed yesterday because... Read more of this article
[Updated] An “inmate sustained injuries” during an “incident that occurred during an inmate escort,” officials have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections is aware of public interest regarding an incident that occurred during an inmate escort last Friday afternoon. “No Corrections Officers... Read more of this article
Teen Services and Teen Haven and the Government have issued statements regarding the organisation’s planned closure on December 31, 2026, following longstanding financial and operational challenges. Board of Teen Services and Teen Haven statement: The Board of Teen Services and Teen Haven said, “Teen Services and Teen Haven acknowledges the unfortunate... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw a multitude of international athletes competing on our shores as the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship golf event took place, along with the CARIFTA Triathlon Championships and Bermuda World Tennis Open. In addition, the Allan Warner Memorial Gombey March was held and our Bermuda U15 football team won two matches at the FIFA... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda has unveiled a first look at its highly anticipated production of The Wiz, offering audiences a glimpse of Dorothy and the mysterious Wiz as the countdown to opening night continues. A spokesperson said, “With just over a week until the curtain rises, excitement surrounding the production continues to build, with 95% of tickets... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference today [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Chelsea House renovations. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 7.54pm: Minister Zane DeSilva... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Austin Smotherman edged out Seamus Power in a play-off to win the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship today [October 26]. The American and Ireland’s Power were tied at 16 under after 54 holes at Port Royal Golf Course, following the cancellation of the final round because of adverse weather. Play was delayed yesterday because... 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
Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley won the men’s 200m butterfly on the second day of the Dino Invitational at the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre in Canada. Representing the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Daley finished in 1:59.66 on Sunday [October 25], becoming the only swimmer in the short course event to finish under two minutes. The 20-year-old... Read more of this article
Bermudian runner Tajer Basden represented Johnson C. Smith University at the 2026 CIAA Men’s Cross Country Championship at Green Hill Park in Salem, Virginia, on October 22. Basden completed the 8K race in 41 minutes 54.3 seconds, finishing 72nd overall. The Golden Bulls placed 10th in the team standings with 270 points. Fayetteville State University... Read more of this article
Gus Logie will be among the guest speakers at the FrayStar Cricket Institute Gratitude and Appreciation Banquet at Pier 6 in Hamilton on Sunday [November 1]. Logie, a former West Indies batter and Bermuda national team coach, serves as the director of coaching at FrayStar Cricket Institute. Since launching two years ago, FrayStar Cricket Institute has... Read more of this article
Symetra Life Insurance Company and TIAA have launched Mariner Re Ltd., a Bermuda-based reinsurer backed by a $750 million equity investment from TIAA. A spokesperson said, “Symetra Life Insurance Company, a leading provider of life, retirement and employee benefit insurance products, and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America [TIAA],... Read more of this article
October 26 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,653.35, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 45 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 23 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 22 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Butterfield & Vallis is advising customers of a voluntary product recall announced by supplier Kayem Foods Inc. involving certain ready-to-eat [RTE] meat and poultry products. A spokesperson said, “While this recall was initiated by the manufacturer, we are sharing this information to ensure customers are aware of the affected products and can... Read more of this article
Bermudian glass artist Jahday Ford is exhibiting his Bantu collection at the British Glass Biennale in St Helens, England. The exhibition opened on August 28 and runs until November 1 at The World of Glass as part of the International Festival of Glass. A total of 82 artists were selected for this year’s Biennale, which showcases contemporary glass... Read more of this article
The Bermuda SPCA will host its annual Paws to the Park fundraiser on November 1 at the Botanical Gardens, featuring Halloween-themed activities for pets and families. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA invites the community to its annual Paws to the Park fundraiser on Sunday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Botanical Gardens. “The... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda has unveiled a first look at its highly anticipated production of The Wiz, offering audiences a glimpse of Dorothy and the mysterious Wiz as the countdown to opening night continues. A spokesperson said, “With just over a week until the curtain rises, excitement surrounding the production continues to build, with 95% of tickets... 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
The police have confirmed the death of 17-year-old Chaz Godwin and have appealed for anyone with information about his murder to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the young man shot while at a residence on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, around 10:45pm Wednesday, 14th October... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is urging residents and business staff to remain vigilant against sophisticated online and telephone scams targeting local bank accounts. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is continuing to advise residents, as well as business staff, to remain vigilant for sophisticated online and telephone-based... Read more of this article
The police are renewing their appeal for information about the 2016 murder of 19-year-old Isaiah Furbert. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 10:00p.m. 18th October 2016, 19-year-old Isaiah Furbert was fatally shot inside of his residence, on Upland Street, Devonshire. “Detectives are renewing an appeal for witnesses and anyone with... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service is urging residents and business staff to remain vigilant against sophisticated online and telephone scams targeting local bank accounts. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is continuing to advise residents, as well as business staff, to remain vigilant for sophisticated online and telephone-based fraud, targeting... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Education has relaunched its CyberTips programme, offering online safety workshops and digital literacy resources for Bermuda’s students, families and educators. A Government spokesperson said, “CyberTips, the Ministry of Education’s online safety and digital literacy programme, relaunched in Bermuda’s schools on 9 October 2026, with workshops... 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
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
