Clifford Roberts is encouraging more men to talk openly about their health as he prepares for the fourteenth AXA XL Man on the Run 5K at Warwick Academy next month. The event on Sunday, November 8, aims to raise funds for men’s cancer initiatives in Bermuda and was inspired by Roberts’s observations of women speaking openly about their experiences... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports advised that “several ferries are currently experiencing mechanical issues.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, passengers may experience minor delays on the Green and Blue routes. The Department of Marine & Ports advises that several ferries are currently experiencing mechanical issues.... Read more of this article
The City of Hamilton advised “that the top two levels of Bull’s Head Car Park will be temporarily closed over two consecutive weekends to allow crews to carry out essential maintenance work.” A spokesperson said, “The closures will take place on the following dates: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt is leading a Bermuda delegation to DC Fintech Week to discuss digital asset regulation and industry growth. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, is leading a delegation to DC Fintech Week, which takes place from October 13 – 16, 2026, across venues in Washington, DC and Arlington,... Read more of this article
The police have now officially confirmed the death of Antonieta Pascua, a 57-year-old guest worker who was struck by a car. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for members of the public with information on the road traffic collision which resulted in the death of Antonieta Pascua. “Ms. Pascua,... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
The Prize Giving Ceremony was held for the 10th Annual Mirrors Art & Digital Competition, which drew more than 200 submissions this year. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, celebrated the creativity and achievements of Bermuda’s young artists at the Prize... Read more of this article
Bermuda has been named the #1 island in the Caribbean and Atlantic in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, the fourth consecutive year the island has taken the top spot. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda earned a score of 95.24, its highest in four years of consecutive wins and the latest in a year-over-year rise in reader... Read more of this article
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell said she had a “great time” competing in the Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, yesterday [October 11]. Campbell narrowly missed out on reaching the national final after finishing second in the People’s Choice vote. The contestant with the most votes earned direct entry to the... Read more of this article
The crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation [ATON] teams earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their response to the boat fire near Saltus Island last month. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Oct 12] for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Albert Row Affordable Housing Development. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.00pm: Deputy Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
[Written by Patrick Bean] A large crowds of residents from across the island stood shoulder to shoulder in a powerful display of Bermudian solidarity to honour the victims of the Latitude Air Ambulance tragedy. Organised by the West End Ministerial Alliance as a Sunset Prayer Vigil, the gathering served as both a tribute to the six lives lost on the... Read more of this article
A man who imported “large quantity of cannabis resin” has been sentenced to 6 years in prison. The court ruling in the case against Ty Lawes stated, “This case concerns an importation of controlled drugs via the L.F. Wade International Airport. In many respects the offence is similar to most importations effected by that route: the Defendant... Read more of this article
Bermudian martial artists won several medals at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships and Pan American Wushu Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kaelin Cox and Garon Wilkinson won gold in the Two-Person Fighting Set. Cox also won silver in the Group D [18-39] Spear division, while Jashae Allen-LaMontagne won gold in the Group D [18-39] Other... Read more of this article
[Column written by Nadia Arandjelovic] There is a particular kind of tiredness that doesn’t necessarily come from doing too much. It comes from having to remember too much: the dentist appointment, the school form, the birthday present, the groceries, the bill that needs paying, the family event, the work deadline, the child who has outgrown their... Read more of this article
As part of their 400th anniversary events, St Mary’s Church held a ceremonial planting of a Bermuda cedar tree. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 4th October, St. Mary the Virgin, Warwick, held a ceremonial planting of a Juniperus bermudiana cedar tree as part of the church’s 400th Anniversary Service and Rededication. “The tree was... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Oct 12] for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Albert Row Affordable Housing Development. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.00pm: Deputy Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
Bermuda High School won the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Girls Under-12 Six-a-Side tournament at the National Sports Centre, defeating Saltus Grammar School 2-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final. BHS also advanced to the final through a penalty shootout after a goalless semifinal against Warwick Academy. Saltus reached the... Read more of this article
Bermudian tennis player Zachary McGuire recorded two singles victories and two doubles wins for Sacred Heart University at the Army Invitational in West Point, New York. The freshman and Saltus Grammar School alumnus won both his singles matches during the October 3–4 competition. McGuire came from a set down to defeat Fairleigh Dickinson University’s... Read more of this article
Clifford Roberts is encouraging more men to talk openly about their health as he prepares for the fourteenth AXA XL Man on the Run 5K at Warwick Academy next month. The event on Sunday, November 8, aims to raise funds for men’s cancer initiatives in Bermuda and was inspired by Roberts’s observations of women speaking openly about their experiences... Read more of this article
Appleby is sponsoring Prestel and Partner’s inaugural Family Office Retreat Bermuda 2026, where its private wealth specialists will join international family office leaders to discuss cross-border wealth planning, succession and risk management. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to sponsor Prestel and Partner’s inaugural Family... Read more of this article
Mid Ocean Club has promoted long-standing team member Dimitri Frias to Clubhouse Manager, effective October 1. A spokesperson said, “The promotion highlights Mid Ocean Club’s commitment to investing in Bermudian talent as the internationally recognized venue embarks on a major capital investment program, featuring a clubhouse modernization... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt is leading a Bermuda delegation to DC Fintech Week to discuss digital asset regulation and industry growth. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, is leading a delegation to DC Fintech Week, which takes place from October 13 – 16, 2026, across venues in Washington, DC and Arlington,... Read more of this article
The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action! was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda event, transforming Fort Hamilton into a cinematic dining experience featuring a screening of Ratatouille and a themed multi-course menu inspired by the film. In describing the event in advance, a spokesperson said, ““This immersive experience pairs... Read more of this article
The Prize Giving Ceremony was held for the 10th Annual Mirrors Art & Digital Competition, which drew more than 200 submissions this year. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, celebrated the creativity and achievements of Bermuda’s young artists at the Prize... Read more of this article
![Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2026/10/Masterworks-Bermuda-Oct-12-2026-3.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1 "Explore An[Other] World At Masterworks")
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invites the community to engage with An[Other] World through a rich programme of public events, artist conversations, family activities, reading lists and free, all-ages workshops. A spokesperson said, “An[Other] World is a group exhibition, co-curated by Jasmine Lee and Daisy Gould, on view now through March... Read more of this article
As part of their 400th anniversary events, St Mary’s Church held a ceremonial planting of a Bermuda cedar tree. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 4th October, St. Mary the Virgin, Warwick, held a ceremonial planting of a Juniperus bermudiana cedar tree as part of the church’s 400th Anniversary Service and Rededication. “The tree was... 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
A man who imported “large quantity of cannabis resin” has been sentenced to 6 years in prison. The court ruling in the case against Ty Lawes stated, “This case concerns an importation of controlled drugs via the L.F. Wade International Airport. In many respects the offence is similar to most importations effected by that route: the Defendant... Read more of this article
One person was taken to hospital after a shooting in Hamilton parish in which “unknown subjects shot into a window at the residence, injuring one occupant. ” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a reported firearms incident at a residence in Hamilton... 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
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the word “Bermuda” displayed in 3D lettering, with scenic island imagery featured within each letter. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story.... Read more of this article
Bermudian Zakkiyah R. Daniels has developed BotOut, a “tool designed to help writers identify and address patterns that may cause original human-written work to be incorrectly flagged as AI-generated.” A spokesperson said, “A student submits original work. A job seeker sends a carefully written application. A writer delivers a polished manuscript. An... 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
The police have now officially confirmed the death of Antonieta Pascua, a 57-year-old guest worker who was struck by a car. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for members of the public with information on the road traffic collision which resulted in the death of Antonieta Pascua. “Ms. Pascua,... Read more of this article
The crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug Powerful and the Aids to Navigation [ATON] teams earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for their response to the boat fire near Saltus Island last month. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise the crews of the ferries Resolute, Warbaby Fox, Tug... 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
