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Montverde Academy sprinters Miles Outerbridge and Arima Turner recorded top finishes in their respective opening rounds at the VA Indoor Showcase at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Outerbridge recorded the fastest overall time in the 200-meter qualifier. He won the 11th heat in 21.34 seconds to top the standings. In the girls’ 55-meter preliminaries, Turner […]

[Updating] The Allshores 10K and 5K Run & Walk— the second event in the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge series — is being held this morning [Jan 17]. You can tune in live below, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here, and over 90 videos from this year and past years […]

Four youth referees have been recognised by the Bermuda Football Association and Warwick Academy for their dedication and contributions to officiating in youth and senior football matches. The youth referee training programme, launched by BFA vice-president and referee committee chair Crenstant Williams in 2024 in partnership with the BFA Referees Committee, aims to address the […]

Saltus Grammar School students have launching Bermuda’s first student-built research miniboat, Coral Tempest, into the Atlantic through the global Educational Passages program. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School students have made history as the first organization in Bermuda to participate in the internationally recognized Educational Passages Miniboat Program, launching the island’s first student-assembled educational research […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 17th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Lyra Leader vehicles carrier will arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping Schedule: […]

SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced a new strategic partnership with Integrated Specialty Coverages [ISC]. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced a new strategic partnership with Integrated Specialty Coverages [ISC], a multi-line program administrator committed to delivering service and tailored programs across the broker and carrier markets. “SiriusPoint has partnered with […]

January 16 saw 7,776 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $165,444.00 BD. 7,776 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $21.45 per share. The BSX finished at 3,322.36, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 16] include acting appointments, contracts, notice of hearing, cancellation of registration, notice, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Secretary – Ministry Of Education Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0057/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication […]

[Updating] The 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 16] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races taking place in Hamilton, and you can watch live below. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories 16 Videos: Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Video: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race 2026 […]

Open Mat Bermuda are sending a team of five athletes to compete at the Grappling Industries Toronto BJJ GI & NOGI Round-Robin Tournament. Competing in the junior division are Thea Dyer, Nahla Ndiaye, Stian Du Preez, while Ryan Hopkins and Elijah Richardon are in the adult category. The event runs tomorrow [January 17] and Sunday […]

Local officials are “urging continued public vigilance following the second confirmed discovery of red imported fire ants” in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is urging continued public vigilance following the second confirmed discovery of red imported fire ants [Solenopsis invicta] in Bermuda, identified in late December 2025 at […]

The Premier David Burt will travel to Davos, Switzerland to participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. A spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will travel to Davos, Switzerland to participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum [WEF], which convenes heads […]

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race Expo opened today [Jan 16] at the Hamilton Princess, with the annual three-day running event set to get underway this evening with the Butterfield Mile races The expo serves as the number pickup location for participants in the series of races scheduled this weekend, which include the Butterfield Mile, […]

The 2026 Butterfield Mile will be held this evening [Jan 26] on Front Street in Hamilton, serving as the first event in the 3-day Bermuda Triangle Challenge, with tonight’s event set to kick off at 6:30pm with a performance by the Royal Bermuda Regiment band with the races set to start at 7:00 p.m. The […]

Bermuda Under-20 national team footballers Harlem Bean-Fox and Kennahz Fray helped Blackburn Rovers Under-18 defeat Accrington Stanley Under-18 4-2 in the first round of the Lancashire Under-18 Cup. The pair of trialists were named in the starting line-up for Rovers. For Bean-Fox and Fray, the fixture represented the final phase of their trial at the […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held the official unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Ewart Brown, the former Premier of Bermuda and former Leader of the Progressive Labour Party, on Thursday evening [Jan 15] at the party’s headquarters. Related Stories PLP To Unveil Portrait Of Former Premier Brown Dr Ewart Brown: I Am Told I […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ryan Outerbridge said he is targeting a podium finish in the elite men’s race at the Butterfield Mile on Front Street today [January 16], with the event marking his season opener. Outerbridge will also line up in the Allshores 10K tomorrow, but said the mile remains his primary focus this weekend. […]

Governor Andrew Murdoch is combining diplomatic duties with distance running this weekend, as he will take part in the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, competing in the one-mile, 10K, and half marathon events. When asked about the event, the Governor told Bernews, “I have always enjoyed running, more for general fitness than anything serious or competitive. […]

Bermuda-born entrepreneur and autism advocate Stephanie Williams has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the inaugural Global Autism Mom Awards 2025. A spokesperson said, “Stephanie Williams, a Bermuda-born entrepreneur, autism advocate, and mother, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the first-ever Global Autism Mom Awards 2025. This international awards program honors autism […]

The Bermuda National Gallery’s The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet is engaging Bermuda’s students and teachers while celebrating the artist’s impact on entertainment and education. A spokesperson said, “The joy of creative collaboration is at the very heart of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet, currently on […]

The Bermuda Football Association announced the Bermuda U17 Women’s National Team that will represent the island at the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, which will be hosted in Bermuda later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the team that will represent Bermuda in the Concacaf W Qualifiers that will be […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is reminding travellers that Bermuda’s annual Pink Sale — the island’s biggest hotel and air sale of the year — is now in its final weeks, with savings available through January 30, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Launched on December 19, the limited-time promotion is delivered in partnership with the Bermuda […]

Bermudians Michael Madeiros and Jah’Zion Taylor, along with Bermuda resident Heris Ziai, made their presence known as St. Andrew’s College [SAC] 1st Soccer competed at the Can-Am Winter Showcase in Geneva, New York this past weekend. A spokesperson said, “With plenty of NCAA coaches toeing the sidelines, SAC stood toe-to-toe with some of the top U19 academies in […]

[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] From dining and wellness to experiences worth building a weekend around, The Bermuda Edit spotlights Bermuda-based businesses that continue to stand out. Each week, this column offers a considered look at what’s happening across the island — highlighting places known for consistency, quality, and the kind of experience people […]

Bermudian swimmer Rhys Insley competed for Canisius University as the Golden Griffins fell 204–90 to Rider University in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference [MAAC] men’s swimming and diving meet at the Burt Flickinger Center in Buffalo. Insley placed fifth in the Men’s 100 Yard Breaststroke with a time of 1:01.42, behind Rider’s Maxwell Connelly. He […]

Bermuda’s Oliver Betschart shot a 3-over-par 73 in the opening round of the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship at Lima Golf Club. The 17-year-old finished the day tied for 32nd in the 107-player field. Betschart recorded back-to-back birdies on his opening holes and reached the turn at 1-under-par. He recorded four bogeys on the back […]

January 15 saw 1,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,345.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 7.3% at $21.45 per share. The BSX finished at 3,322.36, up 0.43% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 15] include public notification, contracts and boards appointments. Register  Of  Pharmacies Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0049/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Health Headquarters Publication date: 15 January, 2026 Official  Gazette Government  Notice No. Register  Of  Pharmacies The Register of Pharmacies as at […]

Friday, January 16 is expected to see early showers with a chance of thunder, becoming drier but cloudy by midday, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes will get his Rok Cup Florida Winter Tour campaign under way with the opening round in Orlando, Florida, starting tomorrow [January 16]. Barnes, who races for Maranello Karts USA, will compete in the entire series for the first time in his career. The championship consists of three rounds, with the first […]

Christmas tree collection will be held on Saturday, January 17 and Saturday, January 24. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment reminds the public of the scheduled Christmas tree collection dates following the recent holiday period. “Christmas tree collection will take place as follows: West [all areas of Sandys, Southampton, Warwick […]

A full slate of football action is set for the weekend as Bermuda’s Premier and First Divisions return with fixtures spread across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The weekend gets underway on Friday, January 16, with a lone Premier Division encounter. Devonshire Cougars are scheduled to face Devonshire Colts at 8:00 pm at the Devonshire Recreation […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Richardson said he is relishing the opportunity to test himself against elite competition in the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge. The 20-year-old will line up alongside Sean Trott and Ryan Outerbridge as Bermuda’s representatives in the elite men’s field for the Butterfield Mile tomorrow [January 16]. Richardson, who graduated from […]

A new training programme is launching in Bermuda to “professionalise leadership across the long-term care sector, improving accountability, operational standards, and the quality of care provided to seniors island-wide.” A spokesperson said, “The Administrators in Training [AIT] programme is a 12-month professional certification designed for administrators and managers of licensed nursing homes, rest homes, and […]

In advance of the Butterfield Mile Races this Friday [Jan 16], we took a look back at the current record holders across the various divisions. At the elite level, the women’s mile record has stood since 2011, when Jamaica’s Kenia Sinclair clocked an impressive 4 minutes 33.61 seconds. The men’s elite mark is even older, […]

BELCO provided an update on the Transmission Upgrade Project in the west end that will resume on Monday, January 19th. A spokesperson said, “Work in the east end of the island is complete. The central to Barnes Corner section in the west end is also complete. Work on the section from Barnes Corner to Evans Bay […]

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is attending the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference in Honolulu, with Fiona Beck representing the island, A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the island’s public-private partnership dedicated to attracting and retaining business in Bermuda, is participating in the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference, [PTC’26] January 18-21 […]

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League continued its high-scoring start to the new year with 17 goals across a double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink. Positive Image Dental vs. BDA Spirits Positive Image Dental extended their league lead with a 7-4 victory over BDA Spirits. Louis Sujir scored three goals, while Jordan Gunter, Brett Williamson, […]

Karen Pearman has been named the 2026 Global Hero of Hope by Relay For Life Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As Relay For Life Bermuda enters its 13th year, the event organizers are proud to announce Karen Pearman as the 2026 Global Hero of Hope, a role that honours cancer survivors and caregivers who represent courage, […]

Fight Back maintained their lead in the Mixed Majors Bowling League with a 15-5 win over third-placed Unpredictable at Warwick Lanes. In the mid-table matchup, the Mix Ups defeated sixth-placed Activators 12-8, reducing the points gap between the two teams. Eighth-placed Movers “N” Shakers recorded the night’s biggest upset with a 12-8 victory over fifth-placed […]

Randall Krebs, director at Harbour International Trust Company Ltd, has been included in the 2025 Citywealth Global Guardians 100 list. A spokesperson said, “The Citywealth Global Guardians 100 list 2025 that recognises consistent excellence in private client work across law, tax, accountancy and investment management has now been published. “Each individual named has made a […]

UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty provided a statement about the recently held UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council. Minister Doughty said, “The thirteenth UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] was held from 24 – 27 November 2025 in London. The Council was attended by elected Leaders and representatives from Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, the British Virgin […]

[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] Over the past two years, I have had the privilege to lead Progressive Minds, the PLP’s youth wing. This role has given me the opportunity to not only listen to our youth but also to push for a stronger focus on the issues that matter to us and our […]

Markel Insurance appoints Preeti Gureja as Chief Risk Officer for US and Bermuda, strengthening enterprise risk leadership. A spokesperson said, “Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. today announced the appointment of Preeti Gureja as Chief Risk Officer, US & Bermuda, subject to any required regulatory approvals. In her role, Gureja will lead […]

AM Best has assigned a Preliminary Credit Assessment [PCA] to Beazley Bermuda Insurance Limited [BBIL] [Bermuda] with a Financial Strength Assessment of A pca [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Assessment of “a+” pca [Excellent]. The outlook assigned to the PCA is stable. The ratings agency said, “The PCA reflects BBIL’s balance sheet strength, which […]

January 14 saw 4,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $187,500.00 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.1% at $51.50 per share, while another 1,700 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 7.0% at $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,308.15, up 4.07% […]

The Judiciary will hold a Special Sitting of the Supreme Court to honour the late Kehinde George on February 20th. The official circular, dated January 13th, says, “Kindly be advised the Judiciary will be holding a Special Sitting of the Supreme Court to honour the life of Ms. Kehinde George, former President of the Bermuda […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 14] include boards appointments, notice of intended marriage, permanent resident certificate, acting appointments, contracts and cancellation of registration. Dental Professions Complaints Committee Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0045/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 14 January, 2026 Boards […]

Thursday, January 15 is expected to see early sunshine, showers develop overnight with chance of thunder, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at […]

Police are continuing to investigating a two-car collision that occurred in St. George’s on Christmas Eve, A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continue regarding a collision involving two cars that happened around 8:45pm Wednesday, 24th December 2025 on Mullet Bay Road, near the junction with Ferry Road, St. George’s. “The full […]