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[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Robert King] When I was elected Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, I took a pause – to take stock of, and reflect on, what matters most. There are so many issues – those we face now, those we anticipate, and those that will surprise us. But the latter […]

The Bermuda Police Service and the family of Ja’Dore Wilson held a press conference appealing for the public’s assistance in locating the teenager, and everyone is strongly urged to contribute towards the effort to locate the 15-year-old. A police spokesperson previously said, “Locating missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson remains a top priority for us. We urge anyone who may […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] More than 40 athletes will compete in the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships at Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium tomorrow [October 18], showcasing senior and junior talent across Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] and taolu [forms] events. The annual tournament, running from 10am to 4pm, will feature seven overseas competitors joining the island’s top performers […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] won the Primary School Girls Seven-A-Side Football tournament title, defeating BHS 3-0 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a hard-fought scoreless final. Results Pool A Northlands – 1 Somerset Primary – 0 Warwick Academy – 4 Northlands – 0 Francis Patton – 4 Somerset Primary – 0 Warwick Academy – […]

Kenneth Leseur and James Walker share the lead at the Goslings Bermuda Open after both carded 4-under par 67s in the first round at Port Royal Golf Course. Leseur, who is qualified for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, delivered a round that included an eagle, five birdies, 10 pars, one bogey and one double bogey. Walker’s […]

The Ministry of Public Works & Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that “sequential road closures will continue on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish and into Flatts Village until 31st October 2025.” A Government spokesperson said, “Working hours are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. “Traffic control will be under the direction […]

The seventh-placed Last Pins secured a major upset victory over the second-placed New Comers with a 3-1 win in Week 6 of the Second Spring Seniors Bowling League at Warwick Lanes. The result halted the runner-up’s pursuit of the league leaders, Pinsplitters, who had a bye this week. In other matches that affected the top […]

Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain officially received a copy of ‘On the Brink of Insanity,’ a memoir by Bermudian author Cheyra Bell, which has been added to the Bermuda National Library’s collection. A Government spokesperson said, “On the Brink of Insanity is a powerful account of Ms. Bell’s descent into […]

Bermuda Motors BMW Technicians Mick Hartung and Nicholas Fletcher have successfully completed advanced training in High Voltage Systems under the guidance of international BMW trainer Peter Gavora. The advanced training was conducted at Bermuda Motors under the guidance of Mr. Peter Gavora, an internationally recognized BMW trainer. Nicholas Fletcher, A1 Technician; Damon Haywood, Operations Manager; […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Debré Evans said she is proud to lead the Bermuda Longtails senior women’s national netball team at the Battle of the Isles tournament in St Eustatius and St Maarten – their first international competition in eight years. The team will play at least eight matches from October 21 to 26 against […]

[Column written by Dr Elliott Kozin] As we all know, Bermuda is a remarkable place – but one of the more interesting ways the island is setting itself apart is as one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. With a median age of 46 [according to the UN], which compares unfavourably with the United […]

Bermudian runner Liana De Medeiros helped the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Women’s Cross Country team secure a sixth-place finish in the overall team standings at the 8-kilometer Marauder Invitational. The University of Toronto accumulated a total of 156 points in the competitive field. De Medeiros was the third fastest Varsity Blues runner in the […]

Bermuda’s Sienna Mosquera and the Lehigh University Women’s Golf team tied for fourth place in the Quinnipiac Classic, which was shortened to a 36-hole event due to inclement weather at The Farms Country Club. The tournament’s opening round was interrupted by bad weather on the first day, forcing the remaining portion of the first round […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Mike Mulray as Chief Underwriting Officer at Hamilton Select, its US excess and surplus [E&S] lines insurer, effective October 20, 2025. A spokesperson said, “In his new role, Mulray will lead the underwriting operations of Hamilton Select, ensuring continued underwriting excellence in the market, and report to […]

Appleby opened their new office in Shenzhen on October 13. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is the first offshore law firm with two offices in Mainland China and the only one with a legal presence beyond Shanghai. “In February 2025, we received formal approval from China’s Ministry of Justice to offer offshore legal services in Shenzhen, further […]

October 16 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,764.53, 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: Oct 15 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 14 […]

The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda once again lived up to its reputation as the island’s premier culinary celebration, drawing thousands of food lovers into the City for a weekend of flavour and excitement. A spokesperson said, “Held from October 9th to 12th, the four-day event showcased the best of Bermuda’s culinary talent through […]

The Benefit Entities Act 2025 and Trustee Amendment Act 2025 have now been signed into law, A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda announced the forward-facing evolution of two pillars of its economy—company law and trust law—to empower responsible stewards of wealth in the jurisdiction. The Benefit Entities Act 2025 and Trustee Amendment Act 2025 have been […]

Cyclists Conor White and Kaden Hopkins have officially received upgraded medals from the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] proudly celebrates the official medal upgrades for national cyclists Conor White and Kaden Hopkins following the reassignment of results from the 2023 Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games […]

The Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Bermuda this evening [Oct 16] for an official visit that will include a series of engagements and community activities. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda extends a warm welcome to HRH, The Duchess of Gloucester, who arrived this evening at the L.F. Wade International Airport. We very much look forward to […]

The Bermuda SPCA will be hosting its Paws to the Park event on Sunday, October 26, from 9.00am to 12.00pm at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA invites the public to Paws to the Park on Sunday, October 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a morning […]

Roche Bermuda has contributed $5,000 to Word of Life Bermuda, supporting its mission to empower Bermuda’s youth through community programs, mentorship, and education initiatives. A spokesperson said, “The donation will enable Word of Life Bermuda to expand its youth programs, fostering skills development, confidence, and opportunities for young people to make meaningful contributions to their […]

The PLP will officially open its 60th Annual General Conference on October 22 under the theme “Leading for the Next Generation.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is proud to announce the opening night of its 60th Annual General Conference, under the theme ‘Leading for the Next Generation.’ This year’s milestone conference will begin […]

Friday, October 17 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few to occasional blustery showers, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.24am […]

The police are investigating a robbery at E.R. Aubrey Jewellers on Queen Street in Hamilton that occurred earlier today, with a suspect using a sledgehammer to smash display cases before stealing jewellery. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 10:35 a.m. today [Thursday 16-Oct-2025], police responded to a report of a robbery at E.R. Aubrey Jewellers, […]

League leaders Stardust extended their advantage in the Ladies Classic Bowling League at Warwick Lanes with a commanding 18-2 victory over fifth-placed Upstarts. The win solidifies their position at the top of the standings. In a pivotal match for the podium, third-placed Pins “N” Pearls defeated fourth-placed Lane Legends, 13.5-6.5. The victory allows Pins “N” […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF], in collaboration with the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Bermuda Hockey Federation [BHF], hosted the annual Interschool Field Hockey Tournaments on October 6-9, drawing outstanding participation across all divisions. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell commended the event’s success and the continued growth […]

The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] has raised concerns over the launch of the Ride-Share Pilot Programme. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] is sounding the alarm that the Ride-Share Pilot Programme is being launched in a transport system where laws already on the books have gone unenforced […]

Five Bermuda students – Catherine Bell, Ben Redburn, Precious Hayward, Jatia Richardson, and Eva Botelli — are pursuing their dreams through the ASU Bermuda Tuition Scholarship, which offers full-tuition opportunities for local students to study with Arizona State University in person or online. A spokesperson said, “Scholarship opportunities open doors for students to pursue their passions, […]

The First Devonshire/First Smith’s Rainbow and Brownie unit recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Hamilton Rotary Club “to assist visually impaired members of Inspire Bermuda to receive needed educational training abroad.” A spokesperson said, “Julie Allen, Guider at First Devonshire/First Smith’s Rainbow and Brownie unit, presented $1,000 to Beverly Daniels, Youth Director of Hamilton […]

A celebration honouring music teacher Daniel Hill will be held on November 9th at the Bermuda Institute Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of special friends and former students of Daniel Hill, the planning committee, we are delighted to organize a musical celebration concert in his honour. “An unforgettable evening of celebration, beautiful music, expressions […]

Concacaf has announced the schedule for the first window of the 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers, with the competition window set to run from Thursday, November 27th through Tuesday, December 2nd. The qualifiers involve 29 Member Associations, excluding the highest-ranked nations, the United States and Canada. At the conclusion of the qualifying stage in April 2026, […]

he Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU]  announced the appointment of Jason Hendrie as its new Rugby Operations Director, reinforcing the Union’s “ongoing commitment to growing the game from the ground up and strengthening pathways across all levels of play.” A spokesperson said, “Hendrie joins Bermuda Rugby with an impressive coaching pedigree and a lifelong dedication […]

BELCO has partnered with SCARS to promote child protection through awareness banners at the National Sports Centre as part of the Company’s Giveback Programme. A spokesperson said, “BELCO has partnered with SCARS, registered charity [#922], to display two banners at the National Sports Centre which will have the message ‘Every Child is a Treasure! Be […]

The Corona League kicks off tomorrow [October 17] with the Charity Cup between Inter BDA and Terrace Onions at BAA Field. Inter BDA, the league champions, face Terrace Onions, the Corona League Cup winners, at 7pm. Inter BDA won six of their ten league matches last season; meanwhile Onions finished fifth in the table. Related […]

Week seven of the Commercial Bowling League at Warwick Lanes resulted in a shakeup of the standings. League leaders Strike Force maintained their position by defeating fourth-placed Sweet Life 3-1. Second-placed Who Gives A Split earned a 4-0 shutout against ninth-placed Pin Heads. In a key upset, seventh-placed Spare Parts defeated third-placed Horseshoe Bay Rollers […]

Bermudian runner Joseph Cechini represented the Mercersburg Academy at the Mercersburg Invitational, contributing to the team’s second-place finish in the Varsity Boys race. Cechini completed the 5K course in 11th place with a time of 18 minutes, 3.96 seconds. The Mercersburg Academy team accumulated 46 points, finishing six points behind the Bullis School, which won […]

Bermudian swimmer Myeisha Sharrieff helped her Howard University women’s swimming team secure a second-place finish at the Osprey Beach Blast Invitational, hosted by the University of North Florida [UNF]. Howard University finished the multi-day competition with 970.5 points and six first-place finishes. Sharrieff contributed to the team’s standing with her performances in both relay and […]

More than 70 players showcased their skills at the recent Junior Badminton National Tournament at Somersfield Academy. The tournament, held over two days, was organised by Emma Moran-Lee and Aaron Simmons, who represented Bermuda at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, last summer. The tournament featured around 250 boys and girls’ singles and doubles […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [October 15] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on October 15, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0956/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 15 October, 2025 The applications shown below are available for review […]

The Department of Workforce Development announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Bursary Awards, a one-time educational award designed to support individuals in advancing their studies and professional development. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bursary Awards provide funding support for: Short-duration programmes Single-course completion with a local institute or organisation Associate’s Degrees Master’s […]

Bermuda’s prosecutors participated in the IAP’s 30th Annual Conference in Singapore, joining global counterparts to discuss the evolving role of prosecution under the theme “The Versatile Prosecutor.” A Government spokesperson said, “The 30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors [IAP], held in Singapore from September 7th to 10th, 2025, brought […]

Paradise Mobile participated in CTU ICT Week 2025 in Jamaica, joining regional leaders to discuss digital innovation and connectivity. A spokesperson said, “The leadership team of Paradise Mobile returned last week from a successful CTU ICT Week 2025 in Jamaica, where they joined ministers, regulators, and industry leaders from across the Caribbean to discuss connectivity, […]

Thursday, October 16 is expected to see sunny spells between a few passing showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°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 72%. Sunrise will be at 7.23am and […]

Engineering company iEPC Limited highlighted summer student Nitara Bento who interned with the Company’s Engineering Services division this summer. She is currently a Junior at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore studying Construction Management Technologies. “I was excited about the opportunity to spend the summer working with iEPC Limited because it offers an ideal work […]

Conyers has announced that Tashae Trott has rejoined the firm as an Associate in its Bermuda Corporate practice. A spokesperson said, “Tashae previously worked at the firm as a pupil in September 2021, gaining experience in the Corporate, Private Client & Trust and Litigation practices. She successfully completed her pupillage and was called to the […]

Ornamental Concrete Products Ltd., formerly known as Bermuda Ornamental Concrete Products, is inviting the public to an open house event on Saturday, 18 October. A spokesperson said, “Ornamental Concrete Products Ltd. remains at its 11 Vesey Street, Devonshire location and will have fresh stock for the occasion. Additionally, customers will enjoy light refreshments between 10:00am and […]

Bermuda is set to welcome the Duchess of Gloucester who will take part in a series of engagements during her visit, including participation in the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, cultural tours, and community visits. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares to welcome HRH The Duchess of Gloucester tomorrow 16th October, Government House today […]

The Corona League is seeking to recruit and train youth referees for paid positions as part of an effort to expand officiating opportunities for young football enthusiasts. “Love football? Want to earn some cash and get game experience? The Corona League is looking for youth referees – paid positions!” a Corona League social media post […]

Boxer Tyler Christopher will return to the ring for his eleventh professional bout in December. The undefeated southpaw will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in a four-round contest at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, England, on December 7. The 29-year-old super-welterweight previously fought at the venue in May last year, when he defeated Cameroonian Serge Ambomo […]