The U.S. Consulate is inviting eligible Bermudian teachers to apply for a scholarship to explore historic connections between Bermuda and the United States through the 2027 Colonial Williamsburg Training Institute. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate is pleased to announce the opening of the 2027 scholarship application for the Colonial Williamsburg... Read more of this article
The Magistrates’ Court held its annual Thanksgiving Court, recognising Treatment Court participants and plans to expand rehabilitation programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “The Magistrates’ Court, in partnership with the Department of Court Services, held its annual Thanksgiving Court on Tuesday, bringing together participants,... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that a “new colony of red imported fire ants has been found east of Hamilton’s commercial docks and has been treated.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier discoveries near the docks were also treated, with no further fire ants detected at those sites. “Fire ants can... Read more of this article
Nearly 200 people attended the opening of the 2026 Junior Bermuda Biennial at the Bermuda National Gallery, celebrating the artistic talents of young Bermudians aged 5 to 17. A spokesperson said, “Close to 200 people attended the opening of the 2026 Junior Bermuda Biennial on Saturday, November 7. The Bermuda National Gallery was filled with young... Read more of this article
Earlier today, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson, visited the Bermuda Diabetes Association’s [BDA] annual community Open House at the Hilton Hill Diabetes Centre on Princess Street. A Government spokesperson said, “Held ahead of World Diabetes Day tomorrow, 14 November, the event brings together healthcare professionals, community partners,... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Craig Cannonier] The latest tourism figures released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] offer some encouraging signs, and that is welcomed news for Bermuda. More visitors are coming to our shores, and the hotels, restaurants, taxi operators, tour operators and other businesses that have worked hard through some very difficult... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Minister Alexa Lightbourne] My grandmother had a saying: “What happens in the dark eventually comes to light.” When decisions affect the public’s money, people deserve to know whose interests they serve and who answers for them. That includes me. Devonshire North West sent me to Parliament in February 2025. That vote... Read more of this article
The Transport Control Department has announced that the Rockaway TCD Examination Facility will be closed due to staffing shortages, with examinations continuing at its North Street facility. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] is advising the public that due to staffing shortages, the Rockaway TCD Examination... Read more of this article
Pet Stop has announced the permanent closure of its Mills Creek Lane retail store on November 23rd, with a closure sale now underway, while its pet care services will continue at its Pembroke location. A spokesperson said, “Pet Stop’s Mills Creek Lane retail store will permanently close on November 23rd. The closure sale has started, so shop... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning residents about scammers impersonating bank officials through Google Meet calls. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received reports of persons being contacted by individuals pretending to be bank officials, using Google Meet Google Meet, claiming that fraudulent activity has... Read more of this article
The Government of Bermuda has advised that a Microsoft Exchange Online issue may temporarily disrupt Government email services, affecting Outlook access, email communications and response times. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda advises the public that Microsoft has reported an issue affecting Exchange Online, which may... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed that a 42-year-old man has died following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s 16th road fatality of 2026, a 42-year-old male visitor and extends sincere condolences to his loved ones. “The visiting 42-year-old UK national was seriously injured... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s sailing team is competing in the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today [Nov 12], and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. Known as the Privateers, Bermuda are competing alongside Mexico, Cuba and El Salvador in Group I as they seek a place in the SSL Gold Cup Final Series. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article
Education Minister Diallo Rabain has visited several public schools across Bermuda in recent weeks to meet with students and staff and gain first-hand insight into their needs and challenges. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP, has been out and about in Bermuda’s public schools, and... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams has paid tribute to the late Dr David Wingate, noting that his “pioneering work changed the course of conservation and natural history in Bermuda.” Minister Adams said: “David Wingate fundamentally changed the course of Bermuda’s natural history and helped shape modern conservation... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s sailing team is competing in the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today [Nov 12], and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. Known as the Privateers, Bermuda are competing alongside Mexico, Cuba and El Salvador in Group I as they seek a place in the SSL Gold Cup Final Series. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article
Hundreds of people gathered on Front Street for the Remembrance Day parade, paying tribute to the island’s war veterans. A spokesperson said, “Residents and visitors packed sidewalks near the Cenotaph as they paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War, the Second World War and other campaigns of the Allied... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s sailing team will be competing in the SSL Pan-American Qualifiers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 12–16th. A statement from the organisers said, “Small island, big sailing ambitions. SSL Team Bermuda brings together a crew shaped by the ocean, competition and a long-standing maritime heritage. Known as The Privateers,... Read more of this article
Bermudian Lauren Cardwell and her University of Toronto Varsity Blues teammates earned national silver after finishing runners-up at the 2026 Field Hockey Canada U SPORTS Championship in Waterloo, Ontario. Toronto fell 2–1 to the UBC Thunderbirds in the final, securing the programme’s first national medal since winning silver in 2023. UBC captain... Read more of this article
Motorists are being advised of intermittent road closures along sections of the cycling route between Somerset and Dockyard on Sunday [November 15] for the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Cambridge Beaches Triathlon. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists that intermittent road closures... Read more of this article
Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby and Bahamian crewmate Myles Pritchard are sixth overall after four races at the 2026 Star World Championship in Miami, Florida. The pair placed 32nd in Thursday’s [November 12] race on Biscayne Bay, bringing their total to 51 points following earlier finishes of fifth, eighth and sixth. Bromby and Pritchard had entered... Read more of this article
Global re/insurance leaders gathered at the PwC Insurance Summit to examine how AI, cyber threats, extreme weather and shifting capital markets are reshaping risk – and how the Bermuda market can turn that uncertainty into resilience and opportunity. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda’s 19th annual sold-out re/insurance forum brought together... Read more of this article
Stevedoring Services Limited will open for additional hours on Saturday to help customers collect containers delayed by the recent Microsoft outage. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] wishes to advise the public that it will be open on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the collection of containers. The... Read more of this article
AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of Bermuda-based Golden Tree Reinsurance Limited to “bbb+” from “bbb”, citing its robust risk-adjusted capitalization, positive financial results and improving geographic diversification. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [ICR] to “bbb+”... Read more of this article
Nearly 200 people attended the opening of the 2026 Junior Bermuda Biennial at the Bermuda National Gallery, celebrating the artistic talents of young Bermudians aged 5 to 17. A spokesperson said, “Close to 200 people attended the opening of the 2026 Junior Bermuda Biennial on Saturday, November 7. The Bermuda National Gallery was filled with young... Read more of this article
[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda School of Music has been offering tuition to the community since 1978. With eight distinct areas under its belt, from chamber music to steel pan, it continues to keep standards high. On Saturday, November 7th, City Hall was packed for this 25th annual feature of 23 songs highlighting a talented band of local and... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard will open its “Small Works” exhibition and Pop Up Shop tomorrow [Nov 13] at Old Cellar Lane in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard invites the public to the opening of its “Small Works” exhibition and Pop Up Shop on Friday, November 13, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in historic Old... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that a “new colony of red imported fire ants has been found east of Hamilton’s commercial docks and has been treated.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier discoveries near the docks were also treated, with no further fire ants detected at those sites. “Fire ants can... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams has paid tribute to the late Dr David Wingate, noting that his “pioneering work changed the course of conservation and natural history in Bermuda.” Minister Adams said: “David Wingate fundamentally changed the course of Bermuda’s natural history and helped shape modern conservation... Read more of this article
Bermuda College’s Eco Club will host a wellness fundraiser featuring yoga, surfing, and environmental activities at Horseshoe Bay Beach on November 15. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend this Eco Wellness Retreat fundraiser for Bermuda College Eco Club Sunday November 15th at Horseshoe Bay Beach where they will enjoy yoga,... Read more of this article
One person sustained a stab wound and two people were arrested after a “physical altercation involving several individuals” occurred in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:55pm Sunday, 8th November 2026, police officers responded to a reported disturbance at Pier 6, in the City of Hamilton. It appears that a physical altercation... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service said “wish to speak with Mr. Quincy Brangman” and “anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Brangman” is asked to immediately contact the police. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:00 am, Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Bermuda Police Service received reports of a male seen... Read more of this article
[Updated] A motorcyclist was injured and arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after losing control of his motorcycle after ignoring police instructions to stop on the Causeway, resulting in a collision. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the Causeway, just east of Blue Hole Hill, St. George’s. “Initial... Read more of this article
HSBC Bermuda has confirmed that banking services remain operational despite the ongoing global Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 disruption. A spokesperson said, “HSBC is aware of the ongoing global issue affecting Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 services, but banking services are operating as normal. “We’re working closely with the relevant vendors... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning residents about scammers impersonating bank officials through Google Meet calls. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received reports of persons being contacted by individuals pretending to be bank officials, using Google Meet Google Meet, claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on... Read more of this article
The Government of Bermuda has advised that a Microsoft Exchange Online issue may temporarily disrupt Government email services, affecting Outlook access, email communications and response times. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda advises the public that Microsoft has reported an issue affecting Exchange Online, which may temporarily disrupt... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed that a 42-year-old man has died following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s 16th road fatality of 2026, a 42-year-old male visitor and extends sincere condolences to his loved ones. “The visiting 42-year-old UK national was seriously injured... Read more of this article
A male visitor was injured in a collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish early this morning [Nov 11]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a livery cycle, just east of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish. “Police and other first responders were dispatched... Read more of this article
[Updated] A male driver sustained minor injuries after his car crashed into a utility pole on North Shore Road in Smith’s, resulting in a road closure and traffic diversions. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a road traffic collision involving a motorcar on North Shore Road just west of the junction with Jennings Road, Smith’s. “The... Read more of this article
