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The police have confirmed the death of 64-year-old Glen Ford. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a van and a motorcycle, on Brunswick Street near the junction with Dundonald Street, Pembroke. “Upon their arrival, officers found the motorcycle rider, […]

[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] As the year winds down, Bermuda is stepping into 2026 with style. From glamorous New Year’s Eve celebrations to indulgent New Year’s Day brunches, this edition of The Holiday Edit highlights the island’s most exciting ways to toast the year ahead. Whether you’re planning a night of dancing, an […]

Globe Life Inc. has established Globe Life Re Ltd. as a Bermuda Class C insurer. A spokesperson said, “Globe Life Inc. [NYSE: GL], a United States domiciled holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance, announced today that Globe Life Re Ltd. [the Company] has been formed and licensed as a Bermuda Class C […]

Nearly 100 copies of Charles Zuill: Portals to Another Dimension will be donated to Bermuda schools, libraries, and care homes. A spokesperson said, “Charles Zuill: Portals to Another Dimension will be distributed widely thanks to an anonymous donor and support from the Bermuda Arts Council. “Almost 100 copies of the art book Charles Zuill: Portals […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised the motoring public of temporary road traffic restrictions to accommodate the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s annual Butterfield Mile Races. A Government spokesperson said, “These races will take place on Friday, 16 January 2026, along Front Street in the City of Hamilton, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding residents of revised household waste collection days due to the New Year’s Day public holiday on 1 January 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding residents of the adjusted household waste collection schedule in observance of the New Year’s […]

The 2025 TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta got underway for Bermuda’s sailors as steady winds finally replaced an earlier period of calm on Biscayne Bay. After a slow start, the conditions allowed for a full day of racing across multiple fleets. In the Optimist Division, four races were completed. Thomas McBain led the Bermudian […]

Carnival in Bermuda 2026 will take place June 10–15, featuring six days of music, culture, and island festivities. A spokesperson said, “As the island looks ahead to a new year following the holiday season, Carnival in Bermuda is officially setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration in 2026. Organizers are pleased to announce that Carnival […]

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm basketball team return to league action against the Austin Bats in Austin, Texas, on Saturday [January 3]. The Red Storm were defeated 134-125 by the Alamo City All-Stars in their previous match on December 13. They have won five and lost four of their games in the American Basketball Association […]

Jake Brislane has underlined his cross-country credentials with top-ten finishes against strong fields in England and Bermuda. Representing the University of Warwick, Brislane took to the start line at the Newbold Comyn for the Birmingham & District Invitation Cross Country League in England. Competing in a Division One race hosted by the Birmingham Cross Country […]

FC Bascome defeated Somerset Trojans 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Charles Marshall Under-18 Cup at PHC Field. Jeon Wolfe provided the initial breakthrough with a well-taken goal before Christian Piney doubled their lead. Meanwhile, defending champions Warwick Football Academy defeated PHC Zebras 5-0 in the second match of the semi-final double-header. Jayshun Headlam, D’Ari […]

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team enjoyed a 90-62 victory over Southern Mississippi at the Pete Maravich Assembly Centre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, yesterday [December 29]. The Tigers enter Southeastern Conference play against Texas A&M at Reed Arena on Saturday [January 3]. Patrick is the former head coach of […]

Footballer Kenni Thompson’s AFC Bournemouth will face Women’s Super League side Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup fourth round on Sunday [January 18]. The match will be staged at Snows Stadium, home of AFC Totton. Bournemouth explored the option of hosting the tie at the Vitality Stadium but decided against it to protect the […]

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery helped the University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s team enjoy a 3-2 win away to Lake Superior State at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday [December 28]. The win secures the second-ranked Badgers a place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off championship game. The victory improves Wisconsin’s impressive season record to […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott returned from injury to help Cardiff City defeat Stevenage 2-1 at home in Sky Bet League One yesterday [December 29]. Trott, who missed his side’s previous two matches because of a hand injury, joined Cardiff on a season-long loan from Danish top-flight outfit FC Copenhagen at the start of the season. […]

Nahki Wells helped create two goals in Luton Town’s 3-0 win at home to Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League One yesterday [December 29]. The Bermuda striker won his side a penalty in the nineteenth minute when he was tripped in the area by Jack Simpson. Jordan Clark converted the spot kick to make it […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment praised Bermudian promoter Jyire Mitchell for successfully staging the motocross event at Coney Island Park. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has acknowledged the successful staging of the motocross event held on Sunday, 28 December at Coney Island Park. “The event, organised by […]

BELCO celebrated the successful completion of overseas Overhead Lineman training by apprentices Jalani Richardson, Josiah Smith, Jai Bean, Jai-zel Smith-Deshields, Cornell Young, E’Treau Adonai, Jomeko Mallory, Anahzjae Wade-Davy and Marcus Wade, along with Electrical Fitter Jason Pitcher. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today celebrated nine apprentices and one Electrical Fitter who recently […]

Six Candy Stripers were honoured at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Candy Striper Award Ceremony, with Starr Bowen being named Head Candy Striper and Mackenzie Heaney, E’mari Ingemann, Antwanae Simmons, Dae’Jon Smith, Isis Tucker, and Chaya Lambert-James all earning Proficiency Awards. A spokesperson said, “On Monday 29th December 2025, Glen Gibbons, President of the Hospitals […]

A collision involving two cars occurred on Middle Road at the junction with Spring Benny Road in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision between two cars on Middle Road at the junction with Spring […]

December 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,193.01, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 24 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 23 […]

King Charles III has recognised Gaynell Hayward-Caesar, Don MacKenzie, Neil Patterson, Joanne Brangman, and Henrik Schroder in the annual New Year Honours, with Ms Hayward-Caesar receiving an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire [OBE] and the others awarded the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour. A Government spokesperson said, “Officer of […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [December 29] include contracts, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, and section 199A notice to creditors and contributories. PATI Information Statement – Bermuda Housing Corporation Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN1175/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Public Access […]

Fifteen Bermuda sailors are competing in the 2025 TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta at the Coral Reef Yacht Club. Light wind conditions on Biscayne Bay restricted racing on the opening day, with only a portion of the fleet completing scheduled events. In the ILCA 6 division, Miguel Power is in third place overall with […]

The Hiscox Bermuda Junior National Squash Championships concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire with nine athletes securing national titles. Eli Carpol, the second seed, won the Boys Under 19 title by defeating top seed Andrew Cox in three games. Carpol recorded scores of 11-3, 11-4, and 11-3 to claim the championship. […]

Several Bermudian athletes have earned places in the final North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association outdoor rankings for the year. Olympian Jah-Nhai Perinchief finishes the season eighth in the men’s triple jump. He produced a best of 16.95 metres in Memphis in July. Bermuda’s middle-distance athletes also posted competitive results on the British […]

Positive Image Dental leads the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League standings as the league enters its mid-season hiatus at the PCC Hockey Rink. The team has 19 points, a four-point advantage over second-place Hamilton Princess. ACT currently occupies third place with 12 points. Inclement weather previously resulted in several league postponements, but the completion of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three youngsters will represent Bermuda at the Victor Ontario Junior C Badminton Tournament in Carleton, Ottawa. JitHom Liew will compete in the under-15 division, while Joseph Lau and Aaron Lee will feature in the under-19 category. They will be accompanied by coach Emma Moran-Lee. The team leaves on island on New […]

The Bermuda Land Management Corporation [BLMC] announced that the Clocktower Mall will be closed for a scheduled three-week period from Monday, January 5th, reopening on Monday, January 26th. A spokesperson said, “This temporary closure provides an important opportunity for the Mall to perform routine maintenance, conduct deep cleaning, and allow stores to carry out improvements. […]

Bermudian Ajani Robinson has impressed at the China Rope Skipping Association China Open in Shanghai. Robinson, who is representing the United States, delivered a clinical performance competing against top-level athletes. He navigated the opening rounds before transitioning into the freestyle categories, earning high marks from the judges. Related Stories Bermy Bouncers To Compete In Japan […]

Bermuda national team footballer Ne-Jai Tucker made his debut for Workington AFC in their 2-1 defeat away to Cleethorpes Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division on Saturday [December 27]. Tucker, 23, has joined Workington on loan from Enterprise National League North side Southport. The midfielder started for Workington, who are 21st in the […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has been officially announced as a rider with MLav Racing for another R&G British Talent Cup campaign. Divine, who lives in Oxford, England, enjoyed an impressive debut season in the series, which runs alongside the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and features leading teenage riders from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the United […]

Footballers Reggie Lambe and Willie Clemons found themselves on opposing teams during Needham Market’s 1-0 win away to Leiston in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central on Saturday [December 27]. Lambe started for Needham, while fellow midfielder Clemons started for Leiston. Needham are fourth and Leiston tenth in the table. Related Stories Reggie […]

A first-look preview has been released for Windblown, a new documentary celebrating the storied history of the Newport Bermuda Race. The film includes footage from the 2024 race and comes ahead of a milestone year in 2026, when the event marks the 120th anniversary of its founding and a century-long partnership between the Cruising Club […]

Robin Hood defeated Somerset Trojans 4-1 on penalties in the Shield semi-finals at PHC Field on Saturday [December 28]. The match ended goalless in regulation time. They will meet Somerset Eagles in the final on New Year’s Day at Wellington Oval at 11.45am. Meanwhile, North Village beat Devonshire Colts 1-0 in the Friendship Trophy final […]

Monday, December 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset […]

World Sailing has launched the process to select hosts for the Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, as well as the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity for sailors to secure Olympic qualification. Candidacies are also being invited for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 Youth Match Racing World Championships, along with the […]

Continuing a centuries-old holiday tradition, the Warwick Gombey Troupe performed on Boxing Day, one of the multiple troupes that were out celebrating the holiday season, Related Stories Photos: Gombeys Celebrate 2023 Boxing Day Photos & Video: Gombeys Out On Boxing Day Video: Place’s Gombeys Celebrate Holiday Ten Videos From Past Gombey Performances Photos & Video: […]

Bermuda national team footballer Kane Crichlow scored on his return to Chelmsford City in their 4-0 win away to Enfield Town in the Enterprise National League South on Boxing Day [December 26]. Crichlow slotted home a cool finish in the 50th minute to make it 3-0 after good work by Jason Adigun. The 25-year-old striker […]

Somerset Eagles defeated Wolves 3-1 in the Shield semi-final at Somerset Cricket Club on Boxing Day. Eagles found themselves trailing after 14 minutes when an own goal handed Wolves the lead Rushaine Murphy levelled in the 33rd minute before adding a second in the 42nd minute to make it 2-1 to Eagles. He completed his […]

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team enjoyed a 104-90 victory over Prairie View A&M at the Pete Maravich Assembly Centre. The Tigers had a ten-point deficit with just 17 minutes remaining. However, a relentless final stretch saw them outscore their opponents by 24 points to avoid an upset. Patrick […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association staged its annual Boxing Day race meet at Southside Motor Sports Park in St. David’s, drawing spectators despite chilly conditions. Fans gathered around the track as riders from youth divisions through expert level competed on the technical dirt circuit. In the PeeWee Class, Diego Daniels finished first, followed by Jackson Amaro […]

Harness pony racing continued on Boxing Day, featuring a full slate of races at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. Among the winners was Double Time, driven by Candyce Martins for Belhaven Stables, who posted a 1:05/2 victory, while Kool The Fire with D.J. Burchall took a heat in 1:08/0. Lo Reel Desire, driven by […]

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley recorded multiple second-place finishes as the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s swimming team defeated the McGill Redbirds 80.2–62. Daley competed as the third swimmer for the Toronto [A] squad in the men’s 200 SC meter freestyle relay. The team finished the event with a total time of 1:34.34. In the […]

Local entertainer Tony Brannon has raised more than $16,000 for Dementia Bermuda after completing a 1,200-mile walking challenge. Mr Brannon launched his “Walk for Dementia” on January 1 and finished on December 10. “I’m really pleased with the amount I’ve raised,” Mr Brannon told Bernews. “The idea of doing 1,200 miles was a challenge – […]

Hamilton Princess delivered Christmas dinner to BPS and BFRS personnel working on the holiday as part of its annual community outreach. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club delivered Christmas dinner to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] on Thursday, December 25. General Manager Tim Morrison, Hotel […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 27th. On Saturday the Irene A discharge ship is expected, on Sunday the Starlight I discharge ship will arrive, and on Monday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott missed Cardiff City’s 1-0 win at home to Exeter City in Sky Bet League One yesterday [December 26]. Alex Robertson scored the winner in the 53rd minute. Trott, who missed his team’s 2-1 defeat away to Lincoln City last weekend, joined Cardiff on a season-long loan from Danish outfit FC Copenhagen […]

Bermuda has been named British Airways Holidays’ top “Rising Star” in its 2026 Travel Trends Report, as searches for Bermuda holiday packages on ba.com surged by 38%. The British Airways 2026 Rising Stars list is below, and the full report can be viewed here [PDF]. Related Stories United Extends Newark To Bermuda Service JetBlue Airlines […]

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Bermudian national Okuffo Clarke, last seen on Tuesday night in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Bermudian National, Okuffo Clarke. “Mr. Clarke, is described as being 5’ 11” in height, medium build, […]