Hosted by the City of Hamilton and Bacardí, the ‘Art of the Pour: Havana Nights’ event was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda Weekend. In describing the event a spokesperson previously said, “Experience an unforgettable evening of premium rum, world-class cocktails, and vibrant Caribbean culture at Art of the Pour:... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Police Gala Dinner at the Hamilton Princess last night [Oct 10], celebrating its 147th anniversary as part of Police Week 2026. The event was held under the theme “Together in Service, United in Community” and guests were invited to wear formal attire and masks. The gala followed other Police Week activities,... Read more of this article
Bermudian singer Dakari Love showcased his vocal talents again on The Voice UK, taking to the stage alongside Molly J for a rendition of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” during the competition’s Battle Rounds. The singer, whose real name is Nkosi Hollis, earned his place on Sir Tom Jones’ team following his successful blind audition in September,... 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
The Bermuda Police Service celebrated a special part of its history, honouring 92-year-old Jean Vickers, the first Bermudian woman to join the organisation, at the Police Week Seniors’ Tea at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and Deputy Commissioner Na’imah Astwood presented Ms Vickers with flowers in recognition... Read more of this article
WindReach is highlighting its Clinical Mental Health Programme, which “combines evidence-based psychotherapy with experiential, nature-based interventions to support individuals facing mental health challenges.” A spokesperson said, “The human-animal bond has long been recognized for its powerful ability to provide comfort, connection... Read more of this article
News that Gherdai Hassell won the Art and Culture Award at the Black Futures Awards, Nicholas Christopher secured a new Broadway role, and Nia Christopher scored four goals in FH Hafnarfjörður’s 5-0 victory were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller released Missing Hurricanes,... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] The West End Ministerial Alliance is holding a Sunset Prayer Vigil today [Oct 10] at White Hill Field to honour the six people who lost their lives in the air ambulance tragedy while travelling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The two Bermudians aboard were identified by police as 66-year-old... Read more of this article
Bermuda won three medals, including two golds and a silver, in the individual time trials at the 2026 Caribbean Elite & U23 Road Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic, thanks to a superb showing by Kaden Hopkins, Nic Narraway and Charlotte Millington. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda won three medals in today’s individual time trials... Read more of this article
“I look forward to returning that investment through dedicated service to my colleagues, my clients and the people of Bermuda,” Guy Cabral said as he was called to the Bermuda Bar. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce that Guy Cabral was called to the Bermuda Bar on 9 October 2026 before Hon. Chief Justice Larry Mussenden. “Guy... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Seniors’ Tea today [Oct 9] as part of its Police Week activities, with the event drawing a large turnout at the Hamilton Princess. Seniors arrived dressed to impress and enjoyed spending time together, with the gathering providing an opportunity to socialise during the annual Police Week programme. Related... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its annual Police Sports Day as part of Police Week 2026, bringing officers together for a day of sporting activities, friendly competition and camaraderie, with representatives from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Customs and Department of Corrections joining the Police. You can view the first set of photos from this event... Read more of this article
Returning home from New England to Bermuda, Spirit of Bermuda crossed the air ambulance’s flight path and lowered the Bermuda and Canadian flags to half-mast in memory of the six lives lost. A spokesperson said, “Pilot Warden Mario Thompson led a moving vigil aboard Spirit of Bermuda on Wednesday in memory of the six lives lost in the tragic crash... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its annual Police Sports Day as part of Police Week 2026, bringing officers together for a day of sporting activities, friendly competition and camaraderie, with representatives from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Customs and Department of Corrections joining the Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
On World Homeless Day, the Government highlighted its Plan to End Homelessness and National Homelessness Action Plan 2025–2028, outlining measures to prevent homelessness, expand housing support and help ensure everyone in Bermuda has access to a safe and secure home. A Government spokesperson said, “World Homeless Day is observed internationally... 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.... Read more of this article
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell is set to compete in the Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, on Sunday [October 11]. Campbell, 25, impressed at the East Midlands regional competition in Leicester in July, winning the Top Fundraiser and Talent awards. She was subsequently offered a place in the semi-final. The regional... Read more of this article
Bermudian singer Dakari Love showcased his vocal talents again on The Voice UK, taking to the stage alongside Molly J for a rendition of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” during the competition’s Battle Rounds. The singer, whose real name is Nkosi Hollis, earned his place on Sir Tom Jones’ team following his successful blind audition in September,... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] The West End Ministerial Alliance is holding a Sunset Prayer Vigil today [Oct 10] at White Hill Field to honour the six people who lost their lives in the air ambulance tragedy while travelling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The two Bermudians aboard were identified by police as 66-year-old... Read more of this article
Motorcycle racing enthusiast LaVince Ellis has turned a corner of Donington Park into a little piece of Bermuda. Ellis, who lives in England, once again transformed the Schwantz Curve into the “Bermuda Triangle Corner” at the Leicestershire circuit last weekend as he supported Bermudian riders Aeziah Divine and Jediah Cumbermack. Inside his tent,... Read more of this article
Football legends John Barnes and Andrew Cole visited Whitney Institute Middle School to inspire students through football activities and discussions on perseverance, discipline, respect and making positive life choices as part of the Don’t Cut Your Future Short initiative. A spokesperson said, “History came alive for students at Whitney... Read more of this article
Bermuda national women’s team footballer K’Shaela Burch-Waldron scored in Sutton United’s 2-1 defeat away to Newhaven in the London & South East Regional League Premier Division today [October 11]. Burch-Waldron netted a superb goal on the stroke of half-time to give her side a 1-0 lead. Sutton United are ninth in the table with seven... Read more of this article
Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart finished 12th in his collegiate debut for Colorado State University at the Les Fowler Colorado Invitational. A spokesperson said, “Oliver Betschart made an impressive collegiate golf debut for Colorado State University on September 28 and 29, finishing 12th in a field of 45 players at the Les Fowler Colorado Invitational... 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... Read more of this article
Mid Ocean Club shareholders have approved plans for a “major golf course restoration and clubhouse renovation,” the organisation announced. A spokesperson said, “Shareholders of Mid Ocean Club have approved plans for a major golf course restoration and clubhouse renovation, giving the project overwhelming support. “At a Special... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “bbb” [Good] of Palomar Holdings, Inc. [Palomar] [Delaware] [NASDAQ: PLMR], the ultimate parent and insurance holding company of Palomar Specialty Insurance Company [PSIC] [Portland, OR], Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company [PESIC] [Phoenix, AZ], Palomar Specialty... Read more of this article
Hosted by the City of Hamilton and Bacardí, the ‘Art of the Pour: Havana Nights’ event was held this weekend as part of the Taste of Bermuda Weekend. In describing the event a spokesperson previously said, “Experience an unforgettable evening of premium rum, world-class cocktails, and vibrant Caribbean culture at Art of the Pour:... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held its Police Gala Dinner at the Hamilton Princess last night [Oct 10], celebrating its 147th anniversary as part of Police Week 2026. The event was held under the theme “Together in Service, United in Community” and guests were invited to wear formal attire and masks. The gala followed other Police Week activities,... Read more of this article
Bermudian singer Dakari Love showcased his vocal talents again on The Voice UK, taking to the stage alongside Molly J for a rendition of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” during the competition’s Battle Rounds. The singer, whose real name is Nkosi Hollis, earned his place on Sir Tom Jones’ team following his successful blind audition in September,... 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
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
[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
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
Connectech Coding and the Bermy Bots, will host a free robot-building and block-coding workshop for children ages 9 to 14 on October 17. A spokesperson said, “Calling all future engineers, tinkerers, and kids who take apart the TV remote just to see how it works! Connectech Coding is proud to support the Bermy Bots, Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, as they... 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
The police have now confirmed the death of a woman after she was struck by a car, saying it marks the 14th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has now recorded its fourteenth road fatality for 2026, following the death of a woman struck by a motorcar on Cedar Avenue, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October... Read more of this article
The people of the Turks & Caicos Islands stand with Bermuda during this difficult time and express their solidarity with Bermuda in this moment of national grief. This was from a letter sent by Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Charles Washington Misick to Premier David Burt to extend condolences following the air ambulance tragedy, with the TCI... Read more of this article
