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The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a stunning aerial view of Astwood Park in Warwick, showcasing the island’s turquoise waters, rugged coastline, and lush greenery. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone […]

Fidelis Insurance Group declared a $0.15 per share dividend, payable by December 23, 2025. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on December 23, 2025, to common […]

AM Best has revised the outlook for Golden Tree Reinsurance Limited’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to positive from stable, affirming its Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good], citing the company’s strongest balance sheet, adequate performance, and sustained growth. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips’ run at the Division One American Fall Individual Tennis Championships ended in the quarter-finals of the doubles competition. Phillips and his Tulane University partner, Hady El Kordy, were defeated 8-4 by Vasco Prata and Ivan Dreycopp of UNC Charlotte in the Men’s Doubles Quarter-Finals. The loss concludes Phillips’ participation in […]

A motorcycle rider has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and their passenger has been taken to hospital following a collision involving a bus and a motorcycle in Sandys this evening [Nov 4]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a […]

Gibbons Company officially opened ‘Palm Lane’ today [Nov 4], a new home store on Reid Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Gibbons Company is proud to announce the grand opening of Palm Lane, a stunning new home store dedicated to elegant island living. Opening today, Palm Lane brings together a curated collection of furniture, bedding, […]

The police are seeking public’s assistance in locating 57-year-old South Korea national Hyoung Park, who was last seen earlier today [Nov 4] when he was ‘boarding a kayak’ and ‘heading out into in the water.’ A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 57-year-old South Korea National, Hyoung […]

A benefit concert to support hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica will be held on Sunday, November 16th. A spokesperson said, “St. Mary the Virgin, Anglican Church, Warwick & The Jamaican Association [Bermuda], supported by the Anglican Church of Bermuda, presents a Benefit Concert in aid of Hurricane Relief in Jamaica. “It will take place at […]

The PLP will host their 62nd Anniversary Black Tie Gala on Saturday, November 8th at the Hamilton Princess under the theme “Leading for the Next Generation.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] announces that the keynote speaker for the upcoming 62nd Anniversary Black Tie Gala will now be the Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, Minister […]

A trash truck was removed today [Nov 4] after crashing over an embankment in Paget yesterday. In a statement yesterday, the police said, “Around 1:35 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a single road traffic collision involving a Department of Works and Engineering trash truck, just east […]

The Department of Planning will host a public information session on November 12th at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “In recognition of World Town Planning Day, the Department of Planning will host an information session on undertaking development within the Town of St. George. “The Town of St. George is cherished for […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] announced the appointment of Linda Parker as Education Officer, bringing her four decades of educational leadership to the organisation’s mission of inspiring environmental stewardship in Bermuda’s students. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Parker joins BZS after a distinguished career spanning 40 years in Bermuda’s education sector, including 20 years in the […]

An event was held today [Nov 4] to celebrate the 176th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. In advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “Bermuda will come together to celebrate the rich history and enduring contributions of the Portuguese community at this year’s Celebration of the Arrival of the Portuguese […]

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued a five-year prohibition order against Slovakian national Peter Pitoňák. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA], exercising its powers pursuant to the provisions of section 67E of the Investment Funds Act 2006 [IFA] has issued a prohibition order against Mr Peter Pitoňák, a citizen of Slovakia […]

Bugle calls and foot drill practice are helping to engage children across the island as young people deepen their understanding of the significance of Remembrance Day during school visits by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A spokesperson said, “A team of soldiers and officers has been delivering presentations to pupils over the past two weeks in […]

A JetBlue flight — which was traveling from Boston to Aruba — diverted to Bermuda today [Nov 4] due to a medical emergency on board with a passenger. The Airbus A321 aircraft departed this afternoon heading to its original destination of the Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba. Related Stories JetBlue Airways Diverts To Bermuda […]

Butterfield has reopened the doors to its Somerset Banking Centre at 45 Mangrove Bay Road following a “multi-million-dollar investment in its full renovation to enhance the customer experience.” The renovated exterior of Butterfield’s Somerset Banking Centre: A spokesperson said, “The Somerset Banking Centre provides a welcoming, comfortable and convenient environment for all clients, featuring a […]

The Bermuda Post Office will close early tomorrow for a staff event and also resume mail shipments to Canada next week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office advises the public that all Post Office locations will close tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon for a staff event. The Bermuda Post Office […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has donated medical supplies to help equip Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. A spokesperson said, “This week, Bermuda Hospitals Board was pleased to donate medical supplies to help equip Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, which was devastated by Hurricane Melissa. […]

[Written by Scott Steele] The sticks are taped, the jerseys pressed, and anticipation is building across the island. With the ISBHF Men’s Masters World Championship set to begin on November 11 at the Pembroke Community Club, Bermuda’s national Masters team is wrapping up its final week of preparation. From November 11 to 16, teams from […]

BELCO is advising the public that “power has been restored to all customers following Hurricane Melissa.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised residents power has been restored to all customers following Hurricane Melissa. “The peak number of outages was approximately 19,000 customers on the morning of October 31st following the […]

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips concluded the opening day of the Division One American Fall Individual Tennis Championships with mixed results, with a loss in singles before securing a win in doubles. Competing for Tulane University, Phillips was defeated 6-2, 6-4 in his singles match against Alejandro Jacome from Wichita State University. Phillips then partnered […]

Saltus Grammar School staged a comeback in an entertaining final to win the Primary School Six-a-Side Tournament title after defeating Elliot Primary 3-1. Taka Benza gave Elliot Primary an early lead before Declan O’Sullivan equalised early in the second half. Freddie Webster put Saltus ahead before Isaac Metschnabel sealed the victory with a long-range strike. […]

Bermudian footballer Joshua Joseph scored his first goal for English side Cheadle Heath Nomads in their 3-2 win away to New Mills in the Edward Case Cup. The forward, who helped the Bermuda Under-23 national team win the gold medal at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, last summer, scored in the 46th minute, […]

Trina Roberts, a World Archery Congress committee member, has reflected on attending the recent Swiss Open in Lausanne, Switzerland, in an official capacity. Held at the World Archery Excellence Centre, the event featured more than 300 archers from 32 countries. Roberts, the secretary general at the National Archery Association of Bermuda, also attended a Women’s […]

ermudian swimmer Taylor White secured victories in two individual events to help the Bentley University Women’s Swimming & Diving team defeat Assumption University 132-71 in their home opener at the Dana Center. White, competing for the Falcons, won events at both ends of the distance spectrum. She finished first in the Women’s 1000 Yards Freestyle, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy says she remains hopeful of returning to top-level racing next year after an injury-plagued season that kept her out of competition and forced her to reassess her future in the sport. The five-time Olympian, who won gold at the Tokyo Games in 2020, reflected on a “season of […]

Three people had to be extricated from a trash truck after it crashed over an embankment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:35 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, police and other first responders were despatched to a single road traffic collision involving a Department of Works and Engineering trash truck, just east of the junction […]

The Continental Bowling League completed its ninth week of play at Warwick Lanes. League leaders Nifty Rollers defeated eighth-placed New Hope 18–9 to maintain their first-place position. Second-placed Astronauts won 22–5 against ninth-placed Sunset. In other matches, fourth-placed Odd Balls defeated third-placed Under Dawgs 23–4, and sixth-placed Cubs secured a 25–2 victory over fifth-placed Spicenix. […]

2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Alliance Française des Bermudes, celebrating six decades of promoting the French language and Francophone culture on the island. A spokesperson said, “Founded in 1965, the Alliance Française has grown into a lively community hub for language learning, cultural exchange, and friendship between Bermuda and the French-speaking world. Thanks to the […]

Six Bermuda Sea Cadets represented the island at the National Trafalgar Day Parade in London, England. A spokesperson said, “The parade was held on 19th October and marked the 220th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. “The parade was made up of more than 350 Sea Cadets, Royal Navy Volunteer Cadets, […]

The Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] announced that Bermuda’s Open Team swept their group stage competition and posted the highest point differential among all 68 nations, earning the prestigious #1 seed for the knockout stage of the 2025 Pickleball World Cup. A spokesperson said, “This accomplishment is a landmark achievement in Bermuda’s international competition history […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The Vasco Da Gama Club will never be the same again after a four hour amateur idol showcase of talent on Saturday, November 1, organized by The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda. Eleven Filipino soloists threw the Oxford Dictionary, filled with superlatives, at the audience as they arrived well-prepared, full of […]

A 51-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his motorcycle on Harrington Sound Road late Saturday night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, a member of the public contacted police and reported seeing an unresponsive male lying on the golf course near the junction of Harrington […]

November 3 saw 420 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,521.35 BD. 420 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $45.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,979.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

The historic town of St. George’s hosted some Halloween celebrations, featuring music, workshops, and more. You can view all our coverage of Halloween over the years here, view Halloween photo galleries from over the years here. and view all our Halloween videos here on Bernews.TV. Related Stories Photos: St. George’s Prep Halloween Festivities Photos & Video: Princess Halloween Display Photos […]

The Ministry for the Cabinet Office has “reaffirmed the Government’s election platform commitment to introducing absentee voting through a comprehensive process of electoral reform and has invited the Opposition to join in developing a unified and responsible approach.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, Diallo V. Rabain, confirmed […]

The Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] said they “proudly celebrate Bermuda’s Senior Team, who excelled in the group stage of the 2025 Pickleball World Cup held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, finishing with a perfect 3-0 record in Group L against China, Serbia, and Trinidad & Tobago. ” A spokesperson said, “This global event, including a […]

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will present Metanoia, a two-person exhibition by Ajani Tucker and Charles Harrop-Griffiths, on view from November 7 through December 2, 2025, in the Rick Faries Gallery. A spokesperson said, “Metanoia is an exploration of what constitutes the ‘real.’ Bringing together two artists whose practices move fluidly between digital and physical […]

The Green Family made a donation of $100,000 to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], to be distributed over five years at $20,000 annually. A spokesperson said, “This donation underscores the family’s ongoing dedication to supporting healthcare initiatives and advancing cancer care in Bermuda. “Since 2012 the Green Family have made cumulative donations to the […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [November 3] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Planning applications Advertised November 3, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1011/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 03 November, 2025 […]

Tuesday, November 4 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 5:26pm. High […]

Bermuda’s Fifa-listed referee Amaury Majors was among the officials during a Concacaf Caribbean Cup semi-final series match between Universidad O&M FC and Cibao FC. The game ended 1-1 in the first leg at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The second leg will be played on Thursday at Estadio Cibao FC […]

The Bermuda Karting Association staged an action-packed round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Wet weather couldn’t slow the action as the Bermuda Karting Association delivered a thrilling round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway. Drivers battled slick conditions and […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Vance Campbell] The recent article “Job numbers up but still below pre-pandemic levels” paints a cautiously optimistic picture of Bermuda’s labour market. While it’s true that total jobs increased by 1.8% between 2023 and 2024, a deeper dive into the data reveals troubling trends that deserve public scrutiny. Bermudian Employment: Growth […]

Bermuda College announced a new partnership with Bermuda Walls, the island’s leading public mural arts initiative, to bring two large-scale murals to its campus. A spokesperson said, “The project forms part of a wider commitment to enhance campus vibrancy and create spaces that celebrate creativity, learning, and Bermudian identity. “It is hoped that the initiative will […]

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm battled to a 118-117 defeat against the Midlothian Marshalls in their home opener. The topsy-turvy encounter featured a remarkable 19-lead changes and was decided in the dying seconds by a Marshall three-pointer. Dill, a former Storm player, was appointed head coach of the American Basketball Association league side in September. […]

Bermudian footballers Syhon Goater, Blayz Borgesson and Kiemi Chamberlain and their Radcliffe Under-18 team lost 4-2 at home to Doncaster Rovers Under-18 in the FA Youth Cup first round last week. Goater and Chamberlain started the tie, with the latter scoring in the 71st minute to make it 4-1. “Tonight may not have gone our […]

Bermuda footballer K’Shaela Burch-Waldron scored the winner for Sutton United Women in a 1-0 win at home to Dartford Women in the London & South East Regional League Premier Division yesterday ]November 2]. Burch-Waldron netted in the 48th minute with a lobbed effort after a well-worked free kick. Sutton United are sixth in the table. […]

Sailor Rockal Evans and the Doolali crew claimed an impressive second place in Series Six of the Thailand Platu Championships. Evans was among the crew on the Platu-class boat skippered by Colin Simonds, which showcased impressive consistency throughout the competition. In the first of three races on the final day, they finished in fifth place […]