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“The Bermuda Monetary Authority said they are “aware of fraudulent letters that appear to have been issued in the name of the Authority” and “these letters falsely appear to have been sent to the ‘Guardian Law Team’.” A spokesperson said, “The Authority understands that individuals have been presented with these letters by Guardian Law Firm. […]

Ariel Re has received Lloyd’s approval to launch and underwrite through its new, diversified Syndicate 2006 for the 2026 Year of Account. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re Managing Agency Limited is pleased to announce that Lloyd’s has formally approved the establishment and management of Ariel Re Syndicate 2006. Effective immediately, the syndicate has been granted […]

Skyport is celebrating the holiday season with an ocean-themed tree, festive performances, and its Christmas Carol-Off. A spokesperson said, “From shimmering seas to the songs of the season, Skyport ushers in holiday events at L.F. Wade International Airport. “Passengers and visitors were greeted by a glowing tree, adorned with a whimsical Under the Sea theme. […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society is bringing back its Christmas Mix and Match Sessions, offering kids a variety of fun, educational half-day activities at BAMZ and Trunk Island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] Junior Volunteers are excited to bring back the popular Mix and Match Activity Sessions over the Christmas holiday. “From crafting […]

Dr. Zina-Dawn Trott has been appointed the Director of Court Services. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zina-Dawn Trott to the post of Director of Court Services. “As Director, Dr. Trott will oversee the management and administration of programmes and services designed […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a meeting with Nuno Brito, Ambassador of Portugal to the United Kingdom. n The Honourable Jason Hayward, JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour and His Excellency Nuno Brito, Ambassador of Portugal to the United Kingdom. A Government spokesperson said, “In seeking to modernise the Portugal-Bermuda Accord, signed […]

King Boss Energy, a new premium energy drink from Big Ticket Investments, is set to launch with natural ingredients, bold flavors, and a luxury brand focus. A spokesperson said, “A new contender is entering the global energy drink arena, and it’s coming in with premium ingredients, bold flavor, and a brand identity built for consumers […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised “that there will be a single lane closure on the Bailey Bridge, in the outbound direction from St. George’s, at the Northern end of the Causeway, to accommodate bridge repair works.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, and will […]

A car crash resulted in a car overturning in the east end. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:15 a.m. today, Friday, November 28, 2025, Police and other first responders attended a single vehicle collision involving a motorcar near the junction of St. David’s Road and Bay Estates Road, St. Georges. “Upon arrival officers found the […]

An extraordinary municipal election will be held on January 15, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “An extraordinary municipal election for the Corporation of Hamilton to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor, will be held on 15 January 2026 at St. Paul Centennial Hall, Hamilton. “This election is only for municipal residents of the municipality […]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Gary Foggo. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old, Bermuda National, Gary Foggo. “Mr. Foggo, is described as being approximately 5’ 1” in height, slim build and brown complexioned with black, curly, hair. “He was […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [November 28] include trademark applications, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended domestic partnership. Trade Mark Journal November 2025 [No. 89 Part I] Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN1062/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 28 […]

Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe placed 17th as the 8th Portugal Grand Prix began at Vilamoura Sailing. Only one race was completed in the ILCA 7 fleet on the opening day of the regatta. The event involves over 240 sailors and 60 coaches from all corners of the globe, competing across the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 49er, […]

Curving Avenue in Pembroke will be closed from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, for the Christmas on the Curve event. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be a road closure on Curving Avenue, Pembroke Parish, to accommodate […]

IMG Academy men’s basketball, featuring Bermudian forward Ralph Scott, defeated Corner Canyon 74-66 in a game contested at Pleasant Grove High School. The contest remained close until IMG Academy generated a significant scoring surge in the third period. During that quarter, IMG Academy outscored the Corner Canyon Chargers 26-11, establishing the lead that proved critical […]

Bermuda’s men’s and women’s teams secured wins at the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s Senior Championships in Guyana yesterday [November 27]. The men’s team defeated Jamaica 11-6, with Micah Franklin beating Jonathan Walker 11-5, 13-11, 11-3. Taylor Carrick also enjoyed a straight-sets victory, defeating Ashante Smith 11-9, 11-7, 11-6. Noah Browne secured a win over Dane […]

We welcome this policy change however there are several caveats the public should be aware of, Shadow Minister of Finance Dr. Douglas De Couto said as he responded to the Government’s decision about land tax exemptions and surviving senior spouses. Dr. De Couto said, “Recently, the Government announced that land tax exemptions for surviving spouses […]

Love is Love Bermuda will be hosting their final brunch event for 2025 on December 7th at Bolero Brasserie, featuring a charity raffle, prizes, and festive fun to support the Bermuda Foster Parents Association. A spokesperson said: “Love is Love Bermuda are excited to once again host their Ugly Sweater Brunch from 12:00pm to 3:00pm […]

[Opinion column written by MP Robin Tucker] The silent suffering of custodial parents deepens, and not because there are no laws but because the laws related to child support are toothless in practice.  It bears repeating that unpaid child support is not only a private, personal issue, but it is also a public and structural […]

The Blue Angels extended their lead in the Second Spring Senior Bowling League standings at Warwick Lanes following a 4-0 victory over the second-place Drifters. The sixth-place Islanders recorded a 4-0 win against the third-place Star Lites. The match between the seventh-place Pinnsplitters and fourth-place Last Pins ended in a 2-2 draw. The fifth-place New […]

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] to American International Reinsurance Global, Ltd. [AIRG] [Bermuda], a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. [AIG]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings […]

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] to “a+” [Excellent] from “a” [Excellent] and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] of Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. The ratings agency said, “The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive while the outlook of […]

Curly’s Walking Football Club drew 2-2 with Liverpool FC Community WFC in the second match of their UK tour yesterday [November 27]. The team came back from two goals down thanks to a brace from Khomeini Talbot. Chris Gibbons, a member of the team, told Bernews: “Again, we proved adaptable to local rules, only learning […]

November 27 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,020.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 26 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 25 […]

The police have launched an investigation after two males arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds, with the police confirming that they both sustained their injuries in a shooting at a residence in Smith’s. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025, police officers were dispatched to a report of […]

The Bermuda women’s national football team opened their Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign with a 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands this evening [Nov 27]. Bermuda took the lead in the opening moments of the match, with Eva Frazzoni scoring in the first two minutes to establish a 1-0 advantage. The team extended their lead with […]

[Opinion column written by Marico Thomas] My statement about hospitality earlier this week caused a range of public reactions and also revealed something deeper… that there is confusion about what is actually happening in Bermuda’s labour market, and many reactions are based on older assumptions about how Bermuda used to work. Comments have included: “Bermudians […]

The Department of Planning reminds the public that its survey on the use of alternative construction materials and techniques in Bermuda is still open. A Government spokesperson said, “As these methods become more common, the Department is seeking community feedback to help assess their long-term impact on the island’s visual character and to guide future […]

Transitional Community Services marked Giving Tuesday by honouring the partners whose generosity empowers its mission to support young men across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “In honor of Giving Tuesday, Transitional Community Services [TCS] takes this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous generosity of the many donors, individuals, businesses, and community partners who ensure that we can […]

Skyport helped to light up the festive season, hosting a tree lighting event at the LF Wade International Airport to kick off the holiday season. You can view all our coverage of Christmas decorations here, and all our coverage of Christmas here. Related Stories Skyport Launch Holiday Season At Airport Photos: Christmas Decorations At Airport Photos: Airport […]

The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation has opened nominations for the 44th Annual Sports Awards, which celebrate Bermuda’s top athletes, teams, and sports ambassadors. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 44th Annual Sports Awards, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [November 27] include notice of intended marriage. Marriage Notice: Calon Minors & Sacara Phillips Notice type: Legal Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage Notice ID: LN0772/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 27 November, 2025 The Marriage Act, 1944 Notice of Intended Marriage
The persons […]

[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A curated guide to Bermuda’s best holiday deals, offers, events and gift ideas. The holiday season is officially here, and Bermuda’s small businesses are bringing out their best. Each week, The Holiday Edit highlights the island’s most exciting offers, from festive dining experiences to wellness specials, gift ideas, events […]

Geraldine Smith was recently recognised by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] for her work as a Liaison Diversion Officer. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Geraldine Smith was recently recognised by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] for her work as Liaison Diversion Officer [LDO], providing services to the Magistrates’ Court, the Department of Court Services as […]

Friday, November 28 is expected to see cloudy periods with a few blustery showers developing, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am […]

The Bermuda Arts Council has announced its latest grant recipients, including Jahbarri Ahmad Wilson, Masterworks Museum, Art Drop Bermuda, Liana Nanang Omodele, Shardaé Lee, Aden Peets, Jasmine Lee, and Yasmin Eve-Townsend, recognising their creativity and cultural contributions. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], the Government’s official arts funding body, operating under the Department […]

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley concluded competing in the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto, Canada, recording his highest finish of the competition in the Men’s 200m Medley. The 19-year-old won Heat 2 of the event with a time of 2 minutes, 2.64 seconds [2:02.64]. The performance placed Daley 19th overall in the final […]

Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this morning [Nov 27] to provide an “update on the Government’s efforts to provide affordable housing.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Mortgage Guarantee Programme Video: Minister […]

Bermudian Queens Rock Academy will host the ‘HERstory Winter Camp’ in December. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian Queens Rock Academy proudly announces the launch of the HERstory Winter Camp, a three-day empowerment program for girls aged 9–15, taking place December 29th–31st, 2025. “In response to recent challenges affecting young girls and teens across Bermuda, the HERstory Winter […]

Week 12 of the Mixed Majors Bowling League at Warwick Lanes saw the league leaders, Fight Back, extend their position at the top of the standings. They put in a dominant performance, defeating eighth-placed Movers “N” Shakers 17-3. Second-placed team, Spare Change, maintained pressure on the leaders by defeating sixth-placed Mix Ups 14-6. Third-place Unpredictable […]

[Written by Vejay Steede] CedarBridge Academy is preparing to celebrate excellence, resilience, and youth leadership as the 2025 Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy Pageant approaches. This year’s theme, “Victorious Vibes,” promises a fresh, inspiring twist on one of the school’s most cherished traditions. The roots of the Mr. and Miss CBA Pageant stretch back nearly […]

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced a $15,000 donation from the Construction Association of Bermuda [CAOB], the Chamber’s Construction Division, in support of a new youth trades internship program, launching in January 2026. The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Construction Division, which recently amalgamated with the Construction Association of Bermuda, said they “are committed to fostering […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has announced the return of the “Eat, Shop, Play” holiday campaign, now in its fifth year, running from Friday, November 28 through Wednesday, December 31. A spokesperson said, “This seasonal initiative invites the public to support local businesses in Bermuda’s Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZs], including Somerset, North East Hamilton, […]

The Bermuda men’s team made a strong start to the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s Senior Championships in Guyana. They beat Trinidad and Tobago 12-0, with Taylor Carrick defeating Luc Davis 11-5, 11-5, 11-5, Noah Browne beating Joel Augustine 11-3, 11-5, 11-4, Anaya Smith triumphing over Ross D’Juran 11-4, 11-6, 11-6, and D’vario Thompson defeating Peter […]

Allen Temple AME Church invites Bermuda’s men to grow, connect, and serve through its Men’s Empowerment Season, launching Sunday [Nov 30]. A spokesperson said, “In a time when our island and world are calling out for hope, leadership, and meaningful connection, Allen Temple AME Church has issued a bold invitation to the men of Bermuda: […]

Bermudian Fifa-listed assistant referee Clinton Hayward was on duty during the first leg of the recent Concacaf Caribbean Cup final in the Dominican Republic. Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant FA beat Domincan Republic side Universidad O&M FC 1-0. Kimoni Bailey scored the winner in the eighth minute. Mount Pleasant FA will look to defend their lead when […]

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team defeated the Omaha Mavericks 99-73 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Centre, advancing their season record to 5-0. LSU now head to the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida. The two-night tournament begins tomorrow [November 28], where the Tigers face Drake in the first […]

The Government of Bermuda, through the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee [NAMLC], announced the publication of the 2024 National Risk Assessment [NRA] on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. A Government spokesperson said, “This marks the fourth assessment in Bermuda’s ongoing series, underscoring the jurisdiction’s deepening expertise in identifying, assessing, and understanding Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing [ML/TF] […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Keunna Dill said the Bermuda women’s national team are targeting two wins from their opening fixtures in the Concacaf W Qualifiers. Bermuda face the Cayman Islands at the Truman Bodden Stadium in George Town today [November 27] before facing Guatemala away on Monday. Dill said the squad is “in a great […]

A community forum titled “What’s Next Bermuda: Black Crisis – Poverty Amidst a Multiracial Paradise?” is set to take place on Thursday, December 4, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Warwick Workmen’s Club. The event will feature a panel of speakers including former Government Minister Maxwell Burgess, who will serve as moderator, alongside former Member […]