St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Warwick is celebrating its 400th anniversary with special services and commemorative events, culminating in a Rededication Service this afternoon [October 4], and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “The service will be led by The Reverend Carl Williams, Priest-in-Charge... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard is holding a press conference to provide an update on the search for the air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch live below. They have already confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.”... Read more of this article
[Updating] The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning [Oct 3], with search crews having now located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket. Publicly Confirmed/Official Information As... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.” This follows after an air ambulance carrying four Canadian crew members and two people from Bermuda went missing early on Saturday morning. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing... Read more of this article
Gombey culture took centre stage at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens on Saturday, with the Gombey Festival Showcase celebrating an iconic part of Bermuda’s heritage. You can view approximately 100 images from the evening below, the first set of photos here, Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey... Read more of this article
[Opinion column by the OBA's Maurice Foley] The replacement of Swing Bridge is an important infrastructure project for Bermuda, particularly for those of us who live, work and travel through the East End. The existing bridge has served Bermuda for more than 60 years and has reached the end of its useful life. The proposed replacement will provide a... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s iconic Gombey culture was on display as the Gombey Festival Showcase took place on Saturday [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens. You can view Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival over the years here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article
News that Bermuda won the North American Cup, Bacardi ranked as the top spirits company on Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Employers list, and eight port workers completed a training programme delivered in partnership with regional maritime organisations were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudians Lizzie... Read more of this article
The DCYFS × BFA U13 Invitational was held at the National Sports Centre North Field, bringing together young footballers from Bermuda’s U13 clubs for development and mentorship. Participants took part in technical coaching stations, character-building sessions, networking opportunities and small-sided games, with visiting Premier League legends John... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. The live broadcast... Read more of this article
The Government is conducting a consultation on a proposed competition framework, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, explaining that some of the measures under consideration include prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant market position, and requiring certain mergers and acquisitions in essential sectors to get... Read more of this article
Parishioners, community members and guests gathered at Cambridge Beaches last night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The banquet marked the church’s contributions to Bermuda’s spiritual, cultural and social life since its founding in 1626, while recognising its continued service to the community. The anniversary... Read more of this article
The Luscar Place project on Pitts Bay Road achieved a “key construction milestone with the successful installation of the final structural steel element and celebrated its official topping-out of the building.” Andrew Green said, “The completion of the final structural steel element marks an important achievement for the team. This progress... Read more of this article
“The preliminary analysis projects a budget surplus of $169.6 million for 2025/26,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Premier said, “I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with an update on the Government’s preliminary financial performance... Read more of this article
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has recognised five public authorities for their achievements in promoting transparency, public access to information and digital stewardship at the Information Commissioner’s Awards 2026, marking the conclusion of Bermuda Right to Know Day observations. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Information... Read more of this article
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain tabled the Education Authority Act 2026 [PDF here] in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2]. The Minister said, “This tabling is a milestone that has been almost two decades in the making. It marks the delivery of a commitment made to the people of Bermuda, a commitment shaped by report after report, by consultation... 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
St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Warwick is celebrating its 400th anniversary with special services and commemorative events, culminating in a Rededication Service this afternoon [October 4], and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “The service will be led by The Reverend Carl Williams, Priest-in-Charge... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard is holding a press conference to provide an update on the search for the air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch live below. They have already confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.”... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. The live broadcast... Read more of this article
Dandy Town Hornets secured a 3-1 victory over North Village Rams, while Somerset Trojans and St. George’s Colts played to a 1-1 draw in the latest round of Bermuda football action. Somerset Trojans 1 – St. George’s Colts 1 The Somerset Trojans and St. George’s Colts shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Jarazhinho Bassett gave St. George’s... Read more of this article
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates finished the opening day of the Danmark Trophy in fifth place overall in New London, Connecticut. Ebbin, sailing with crew Sabrina Anderson, placed 12th in B Division with 44 points after four races. The pair recorded finishes of fourth, 18th, ninth and 13th. Tulane’s A Division... Read more of this article
Darina Betschart and Lewis MacFarlane won the Bermuda Mixed Championship at Turtle Hill Golf Course, finishing with an eight-stroke victory. Betschart and MacFarlane posted a 7-under-par 47 in the final round to conclude the tournament at 12-under-par 96. They had been tied for the lead following the opening round after shooting a 5-under-par 49. Tracy... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed an A- [Excellent] Financial Strength Rating for Bermuda-based reinsurer Enact Re Ltd., with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] of Enact Re Ltd. [ERL] [Bermuda].... Read more of this article
The Government is conducting a consultation on a proposed competition framework, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, explaining that some of the measures under consideration include prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant market position, and requiring certain mergers and acquisitions in essential sectors to get... Read more of this article
Studio57 Photography is opening a new pop-up portrait studio at Heron Bay MarketPlace Plaza today [Oct 3], offering mini sessions and professional portrait services for families, individuals, and businesses. A spokesperson said, “Studio 57 Photography is opening a professional portrait studio at the Market Place Heron Bay Plaza on Saturday, October... Read more of this article
Gombey culture took centre stage at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens on Saturday, with the Gombey Festival Showcase celebrating an iconic part of Bermuda’s heritage. You can view approximately 100 images from the evening below, the first set of photos here, Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s iconic Gombey culture was on display as the Gombey Festival Showcase took place on Saturday [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens. You can view Bernews’ four hour live replay of the showcase here, all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival over the years here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase is being held this afternoon [Oct 3] at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes and you can tune in and watch live below. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 200 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. The live broadcast... 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
Following a trial in the Supreme Court, a jury has found Curtis Richardson guilty of causing the death of footballer Marco Warren. The case concerned a fatal collision that occurred during the early hours of the morning in May 2023 which took place on North Shore Road, just west of Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish. During the proceedings, the... Read more of this article
Police are investigating an “incident involved two high school aged males” in Hamilton, which left one injured and resulted in the arrest of the other. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Washington Mall and Queen... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
Government is starting an “exploratory process into the potential development of a digital identity framework for Bermuda,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2] the Minister said, ”I wish to make it clear that the Government has not made any decision to implement a digital identity system.... Read more of this article
HSBC announced the “next phase of its digital banking transformation with the launch of HSBCnio, a digital solution that simplifies the banking experience for its corporate and institutional clients. ” A spokesperson said, “HSBCnio brings HSBC’s services, data and intelligence into the channels, platforms and workflows where clients run their businesses.... Read more of this article
Mike Perkins has launched NorthRock Cyber-Risk & Compliance Limited in Bermuda, offering “independent cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing, cyber-risk and governance services, and managed compliance programmes designed around Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act.” A spokesperson said, “NorthRock Cyber-Risk & Compliance... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard is holding a press conference to provide an update on the search for the air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston, and you can tune in and watch live below. They have already confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.”... Read more of this article
[Updating] The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an air ambulance with 6 people onboard that was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning [Oct 3], with search crews having now located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket. Publicly Confirmed/Official Information As... Read more of this article
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that “search crews located a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft off the coast of Nantucket.” This follows after an air ambulance carrying four Canadian crew members and two people from Bermuda went missing early on Saturday morning. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing... Read more of this article
