The Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Agency [CITA] announced that it has “officially assumed responsibility for administering Bermuda’s Economic Substance regime and Automatic Exchange of Information framework.” A spokesperson said, “Effective March 13, 2026, the Minister of Finance designated CITA as the Competent Authority under... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw thousands of people attend the SailGP event as top international sailors raced on Bermuda’s Waters, the annual Relay For Life event and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Laje Franklin Crews Working To Restore... Read more of this article
[Updated] BELCO crews are working to restore power following an outage in the West End this evening [May 10]. BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “At approximately 7pm on Sunday, May 10, the Belmont substation experienced a fault which caused an outage in the West End of the island. BELCO crews were immediately dispatched to determine the cause... Read more of this article
Bermudian Jahdia Spencer has been re-elected as a councillor for West Thamesmead in the Greenwich local election in the UK. Ms Spencer received 589 votes, securing one of the two available seats. A total of 10 candidates contested the election, with Ms Spencer and fellow Labour candidate Nathan Baffour-Awuah successful at the polls. Voter turnout was... Read more of this article
The second day of the Bermuda SailGP took place this afternoon [May 10], with the Bonds Flying Roos team sailing to victory. A spokesperson said, “The Bonds Flying Roos continued their blistering midseason form with a commanding victory at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, defeating Los Gallos and Germany by Deutsche Bank in a tense winner-takes-all... Read more of this article
The Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS] held their Annual Appreciation Tea for foster parents, with Kimberly Jackson, Cherie Edwards and Verleda Simons earning awards. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS] hosted its Annual Appreciation Tea for Foster Parents on Sunday, May 3, at the Hamilton... Read more of this article
Government House and the Government of Bermuda have “formally commenced work on the Security and Defence Review [SDR], a joint initiative that will help update Bermuda’s national security framework and guide future planning and efficient targeting of budgets across key areas of risk and resilience.” A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
The second day of the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix has commenced, with top international teams in action and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have additional information later on and you can view all our coverage of SailGP here. Update: Bonds Flying Roos from Australia have won the 2026 Bermuda SailGP Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
News that Maxine Simmons was named Nurse of the Year, the Berkeley Institute donated $4,000 to the Gina Spence Program, and that Nicholas Christopher earned a Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical was among the positive stories from the past week. In additional good news, Dr. Kuni Frith hosted a celebration at her Herbgoddess Teas store... Read more of this article
Cardiff City Football Club have highlighted Nathan Trott in a newly released ‘Best Saves’ video, with the footage showing the Bermudian goalkeeper making a number of acrobatic dives and moves to save multiple goals. The video’s description says, “A Player of the Season nominee, Nathan Trott was a key member of Brian Barry-Murphy’s... Read more of this article
Large crowds gathered today [May 9] as the island hosted the first day of racing in the 2026 Bermuda SailGP event, as the international sailing event brought together residents and visitors to witness the world-class competition on Bermuda’s turquoise waters. Racing will continue tomorrow, and you can view all our coverage of the event by clicking... Read more of this article
The first day of the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix got underway this afternoon [May 9], with large crowds enjoying a thrilling day of racing. In providing a summary of today’s racing the organisation said, “The Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos top the table – tied on points (32 each) – after a fast and furious opening day of... Read more of this article
The first day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix is underway this afternoon [May 9] and you can tune in and watch live below. You can also view our all our coverage of SailGP here. A spokesperson previously said, “The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix returns to the island’s crystal clear waters, after a year hiatus as the fifth stop of... Read more of this article
The Relay For Life of Bermuda continued overnight and this morning [May 9] at the National Sports Centre as dedicated participants maintained their fundraising efforts for cancer care and support services. As the sun rose over the event, participants continued walking the track after spending the night raising funds and showing support for those affected... Read more of this article
Cardiff City Football Club have signed Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott on a three year deal. A statement from the club said, “Cardiff City Football Club is delighted to confirm that Nathan Trott has joined the Club on a permanent transfer from Danish side F.C. København. “The goalkeeper joined the Bluebirds on loan at the beginning of... Read more of this article
[Updated with 360] The 2026 Relay For Life of Bermuda is being held at the National Sports Centre this weekend, with the community joining together to support cancer care and support services. “Relay For Life of Bermuda is a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Equal Access Fund, which ensures... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for anyone with information regarding the 2022 murder Laje Franklin to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for anyone with information regarding the 2022 murder of then 18-year-old Laje Franklin to come forward. “Detectives believe... Read more of this article
The second day of the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix has commenced, with top international teams in action and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have additional information later on and you can view all our coverage of SailGP here. Update: Bonds Flying Roos from Australia have won the 2026 Bermuda SailGP Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Cardiff City Football Club have highlighted Nathan Trott in a newly released ‘Best Saves’ video, with the footage showing the Bermudian goalkeeper making a number of acrobatic dives and moves to save multiple goals. The video’s description says, “A Player of the Season nominee, Nathan Trott was a key member of Brian Barry-Murphy’s... Read more of this article
The first day of the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix got underway this afternoon [May 9], with large crowds enjoying a thrilling day of racing. In providing a summary of today’s racing the organisation said, “The Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos top the table – tied on points (32 each) – after a fast and furious opening day of... Read more of this article
Hollywood met high-speed foiling in Bermuda as actor Ryan Reynolds got a firsthand taste of SailGP racing aboard the team’s F50. A spokesperson said, “Joining driver Tom Slingsby and the Aussie crew on Bermuda’s Great Sound, Reynolds climbed onboard for a high-octane joyride before stepping straight into the heat of a practice race against... Read more of this article
Bermudian athlete Cameron Basden and his Barry University teammates completed their regular season schedule at the 2026 East Coast Relays. The meet was held at UNF-Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Basden competed in the Men’s Long Jump against a field that included several Division I programs. He recorded a best jump of 6.60m (21 feet 8 inches), placing... Read more of this article
Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome opened the batting in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s 20-run defeat at home to Rugby First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [May 9]. Bascome scored 12 runs from six balls, including one four and one six as his team scored 166 all out off 39.2 overs. Batting first,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Agency [CITA] announced that it has “officially assumed responsibility for administering Bermuda’s Economic Substance regime and Automatic Exchange of Information framework.” A spokesperson said, “Effective March 13, 2026, the Minister of Finance designated CITA as the Competent Authority under... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 9th. On Saturday the Independence of the Seas and the Norwegian Jewel cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Bagheera discharge ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Cartagena discharge... Read more of this article
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on June 26, to shareholders of record on June 15. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited [NYSE:FIHL] [Fidelis Insurance Group or the Company], a strategic capital allocator and risk selector in specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced... Read more of this article
Large crowds gathered today [May 9] as the island hosted the first day of racing in the 2026 Bermuda SailGP event, as the international sailing event brought together residents and visitors to witness the world-class competition on Bermuda’s turquoise waters. Racing will continue tomorrow, and you can view all our coverage of the event by clicking... Read more of this article
[Updated with 360] The 2026 Relay For Life of Bermuda is being held at the National Sports Centre this weekend, with the community joining together to support cancer care and support services. “Relay For Life of Bermuda is a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Equal Access Fund, which ensures... Read more of this article
The Community Restoration Group [CRG] announced that its event has been rescheduled to May 11th, with the event now set to be held from 5pm to 9pm in the Mangrove Bay area of the West End. “CRG is a newfound group of young people who are passionate about restoring areas around Bermuda and involving the community in activities, from clean ups... Read more of this article
LOM Financial announced the launch of its World Oceans Day Student Art Competition, inviting young artists across Bermuda to showcase their creativity while highlighting the importance of ocean conservation. A spokesperson said, “Open to students aged 6 and up, the competition encourages participants to create artwork inspired by Bermuda’s ocean... Read more of this article
King Charles III is continuing his visit to Bermuda, and visited Trunk Island’s Living Classroom today [May 1] following his official welcome ceremony in St George’s. The King’s official visit is his first official visit to Bermuda as King and his first visit since coming to the island in 1970. You follow our live updates here, and you... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda joined a plastic clean-up organised by the Bermuda Olympic Association at Walsingham Tuiste Park as part of a wider Commonwealth initiative to tackle ocean waste. The event was part of a global relay of clean-ups taking place across Commonwealth nations and territories in support of the RCS Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for anyone with information regarding the 2022 murder Laje Franklin to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for anyone with information regarding the 2022 murder of then 18-year-old Laje Franklin to come forward. “Detectives believe... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] renewed its appeal for information regarding the 2022 murder of Keyoshe Robinson, urging anyone with information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to appeal for information regarding the murder of Keyoshe Robinson. “Mr. Robinson was last seen... Read more of this article
The police have renewed their appeal for information one year after the fatal shooting of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith in Somerset. A police spokesperson said, ” May 1st 2026 marked one year since the tragic murders of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith, who were both fatally shot at Legends Bar in Somerset, where three other individuals were... Read more of this article
[Updated] BELCO crews are working to restore power following an outage in the West End this evening [May 10]. BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “At approximately 7pm on Sunday, May 10, the Belmont substation experienced a fault which caused an outage in the West End of the island. BELCO crews were immediately dispatched to determine the cause of the outage and are... Read more of this article
Bermudian referee Tashun Simons recently completed the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee program in Miami, Florida. The Bermuda Football Association said said, “Proud moment for Bermuda football! Local Bermudian referee Tashun Simons successfully participated in the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee [VAR] Program held in Miami from May 4–8. This elite training... Read more of this article
Chatmore International School has implemented Century’s AI-powered learning platform across Years 2 to 11. A spokesperson said, “Chatmore International School in Bermuda has become the first institution in the country to roll out Century’s AI-powered learning platform to its students, marking a significant step forward in personalised education on the island.... Read more of this article
Two separate road traffic collisions occurred along Middle Road in Southampton this morning [May 8]. A police spokesperson said, “There have been two separate road traffic collisions along Middle Road, Southampton, commonly known as the “Rising Sun” stretch. “At least one of the collisions appears to be of a serious nature. Out of an... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar occurred on Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon [May 7]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, near the former T.N. Tatem middle school, Middle Road, Warwick. “Traffic flow in the area of the collision... Read more of this article
A male motorcyclist suffered head injuries in a collision on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Harrington Sound Road, near its junction with White Crest Hill, Hamilton Parish. “It is understood the male motorcycle... Read more of this article
