Archive for September, 2026
Dr. David Sam To Address Ghana Exchange
Bermudian students will connect with their peers in Ghana through live video conferencing on Friday, November 13, 2026, with Bermuda College President Dr. David Sam serving as the guest speaker for the inaugural Roots & Routes Exchange program. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian students will make history on Friday, November 13, 2026, when they meet... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Swing Bridge Detour Route
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists and residents that “the final phase of roadworks for the Swing Bridge detour route is underway, marking another important step towards construction of the new Swing Bridge.” A Government spokesperson said, “Due to delays affecting paving works, the change is now expected... Read more of this article
ABIR Marks Ten Years Of Solvency II Equivalence
ABIR partnered with Centre for European Policy Studies [CEPS] / European Capital Markets Institute [ECMI] to produce ‘Ten Years of Solvency II Equivalence’ a historic document describing the ongoing importance of Bermuda’s commercial reinsurance market to the European Economic Area [EEA]. A spokesperson said, “On January 1, 2026, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Stevenson’s Whale Film Wins Festival Awards
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
Fire Safety Awareness Week In October
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] to support Fire Safety Awareness Week, which takes place from October 5-9, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s FSAW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people... Read more of this article
Marsh Launches ‘Archer By Marsh’ Service
Marsh, a global professional services firm, announced the launch of Archer by Marsh, a service that helps asset managers and life and annuity insurers establish and operate reinsurance businesses. A spokesperson said, “Clients can draw on Archer by Marsh’s shared operating infrastructure while retaining ownership and strategic control. “Asset... Read more of this article
Allshores Reports Operating Profit Of $31.9M
Allshores Limited announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. A spokesperson said, “Operating profit for the period was $31.9 million and shareholders’ equity increased to $478.1 million. The Board has declared an interim dividend of $0.40 per share.” Financial Highlights Operating profit of $31.9 million. IFRS... Read more of this article
Sail Away Soca Supports Helping Hands
On September 26, Sail Away Soca boarded theUberVida for its annual fundraiser supporting The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation, bringing together soca, community, positivity, and purpose. Having recently received official charity status, Helping Hands is entering a new stage of growth, with an increased focus on developing corporate and community... Read more of this article
April Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.5%
Consumers paid 2.5% more in April than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2026 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in April 2026... Read more of this article
Jordan-Whitter’s Hampton Team Finish Seventh
Bermudian head coach Jovan Jordan-Whitter’s Hampton University men’s tennis team finished seventh at the HBCU National Tennis Championships, held from September 17 to 20 at the South Fulton Tennis Center in Georgia. Five players represented the Pirates, recording six wins and seven defeats in singles competition. Rafael Padilha finished third in... Read more of this article
Tickets Now On Sale For Troika’s The Wiz
Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s production of ‘The Wiz,’ with four performances scheduled at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium from November 4–7, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s highly anticipated Work in Progress #9 production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, taking... Read more of this article
S-25 Team Reflect On Superstock Title Win
David Selley and Steven Bridges have reflected on their Super Stock National Championship triumph. Team Bermuda’s S-25, with Selley driving and Bridges handling the throttles, finished third at the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix in Clearwater Beach, Florida, last weekend. They also finished third in the make-up race for the Great Lakes Grand Prix... Read more of this article
