Archive for August, 2026
Clyde Best Film Wins At BronzeLens Festival
The documentary ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’, about Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival... Read more of this article
ABIR Report Highlights Bermuda Market Strength
The “continued resilience and strength of Bermuda global [re]insurance market was recently highlighted by two important publications,” ABIR said. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] 2025 Global Underwriting Report revealed gross premiums for Bermuda’s leading [re]insurers reached... Read more of this article
August 2026: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the ocean view front-row seat, a quiet moment, island living,... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith On Robert King’s Resignation
Opposition Leader Ben Smith said the One Bermuda Alliance remains “united, focused and determined” and wished former OBA MP and Party Leader Robert King “well as he continues representing the people of Smith’s North.” These comments follow after Mr King announced that he has resigned from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] and will remain... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Eastern County Cricket Match
Bailey’s Bay retained the Eastern Counties Cup after drawing with St David’s in Saturday’s event, while OJ Pitcher reached 1,000 career runs in the competition. The government posted the images below and said, “Highlights Saturday’s Eastern Counties Cup final at Lord’s, where Bailey’s Bay and St David’s played to a draw, with Bailey’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Re/Insurers Incurred $1.34T Claims
Bermuda commercial [re]insurers incurred US$1.34 trillion in gross claims costs globally between 2016 and 2025, according to data drawn from Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] statutory filings and periodic claims surveys. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda commercial [re]insurers incurred US$1.34 trillion in gross claims costs to policyholders and cedants... Read more of this article
1927 Bermuda £1 Note Auction Starts At $6200
A nearly century-old Bermuda Government £1 banknote will be offered at auction in London this week with a starting price of £4,600 [approximately US$6,230]. Dated September 30, 1927, the note is described as being “astonishingly high grade.” It is part of the World Banknotes auction that will be held on September 2 and 3 and comprises... Read more of this article
Rudy Bailey Wins Comet Class Championship
Bermuda’s Rudy Bailey has won the 2026 Comet Class Yacht Racing Association International Championship at the Corsica River Yacht Club in Centreville, Maryland. Sailing Equalizer, the Bermudian sailor and his crew Tyler Hartswell, finished the six-race series with 12 net points after recording two first-place finishes, two thirds and a fourth, with... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Meetings In Brussels & Paris
The Cabinet Office advised today that the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Brussels and Paris to “participate in the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] Annual International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue, and hold a series of high-level meetings with European officials and industry leaders.” A Government... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 31 2026
The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 31] include acting appointments, boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered, and trademark applications. Director, Department Of Court Services Notice type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0782/2026 Public Authorities / Department:... Read more of this article
Cost Of Minister Darrell’s Trip: $2,037.83
A trip in August 2026 by Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Martha’s Vineyard cost $2,037.83, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from August 14, 2026 – August 16, 2026, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, attended the... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 1
Tuesday, September 1 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F. according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6:53am and sunset will be at 7:43pm. High tide will be at 12:06pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article
