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The official Government and Legal notices for today [September 29] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. List of Planning Applications Advertised September 29, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0915/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 September, 2025 […]

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the annual White’s Island Regatta, besting a fleet of six Comet Class boats this weekend. Curtis and Tucker showcased consistent speed and precise boat handling throughout the race, which included a challenging loop around White’s Island. The team of Gladwin Lambert and Antione Wingood finished in second place. Dale […]

Governor Andrew Murdoch, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons are hosting a town hall meeting on gun and gang violence this evening [Sept 29] and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Minister Caines: “No One Is Above The Law” 20,000 BPS Conviction Records To Be […]

In the lead-up to World Mental Health Day, three youth-led advocacy groups – Bermuda Is Love, the Youth Advisory Board [YAB] of the Youth Mental Health Plan, and the National Youth Policy [NYP] – are joining forces to host a public panel discussion on Youth Mental Health Legislation. A spokesperson said, “The event will be […]

The Ministry of National Security advised that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive met today to “assess the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, both of which are expected to affect Bermuda this week.” A Government spokesperson said, “As of the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] 3.00 p.m. update, a Tropical Storm Watch […]

Bermuda College is celebrating another milestone after its nursing programme was accredited by a globally recognised body. A spokesperson said, “It has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN] — a respected and globally accrediting body in the United States. “The accreditation affirms the programme’s quality and commitment to excellence in […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced that the island will host Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 qualifiers from June 19–28, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the hosting rights for the first round of qualifiers [Group A] […]

Age Concern has postponed its Public General Meeting due to the impending impacts of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, rescheduling the event for October 21st. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is currently preparing for the effects of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda. The Emergency Measures Organization [EMO] has reminded us all of the importance […]

Bermudian bodybuilder Jaydon Goddard finished tied in sixteenth position at the Daytona Pro/Am Championships at Daytona Beach, Florida, on Saturday [September 27]. Goddard competed in the open men’s physique class at the NCP/IFBB Pro League event. He was awarded a judging score of 47. He gained his pro card at the Amateur Olympia Orlando in […]

The Athene’s Kickstart Cup 2025 saw hundreds of young players competing at the National Sports Centre. Six champions were crowned across boys’ and girls’ divisions, with three of the finals decided by close margins. Boys’ Division winners: Under 7: The Boulevard Blazers defeated the Devonshire Colts 5-0. Under 9: The Dandy Town Hornets beat X-Road’s […]

Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith is calling for an update from the Minister of Education, saying “the system should be creating an environment to thrive.” Mr. Smith said, “Bermuda’s parents, teachers, and students deserve straight answers. Why are substitute teachers having to wait to be paid? Why are there too few certified teachers to […]

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch, with Hurricane Humberto deemed a ‘potential threat to Bermuda’ and Tropical Storm Imelda a ‘threat to Bermuda.’ The Emergency Measures Organization will be meeting today and we will expect that they will issue an update later today Related Stories Government Statement On Hurricane Erin Tropical Storm […]

The Bermuda women’s national volleyball team have claimed a silver medal at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Women’s Final Four tournament in Antigua and Barbuda. Bermuda also won four individual awards: Megan Hands [Best Server], Amber Simmons [Best Blocker], Kaylee Trott [Best Setter] and Natalie Gazzard [Second Best Spiker]. Bermuda were defeated 3-1 in the […]

One Communications has introduced “new offerings designed to give customers more choice, flexibility, and performance.” A spokesperson said, “At One Communications, we remain fully committed to affordability, value, and transparency. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience, invest in technology, and address evolving regulatory requirements, we are introducing new offerings designed to give […]

The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will travel to Europe this week to “strengthen relations with national and EU decision-makers and advance Bermuda’s interests. ” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier was invited to Dublin, Ireland, to deliver a keynote speech at the European Insurance Forum. “In addition to speaking at the conference, […]

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge has earned Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for its January event, recognizing major strides in sustainability, community engagement, and environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [Chubb BTC] is celebrating a major achievement of Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for its […]

Love is Love Bermuda recently hosted an end of summer brunch at Bolero Brasserie, with the event raising $2,000 for Tomorrow’s Voices. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, September 21st, 2025 Love is Love Bermuda hosted their official end of summer brunch event at Bolero Brasserie. Thanks to raffle sales and a couple donations, the event […]

Victoria and Richard Sherry celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in Bermuda at Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort, where they enjoyed a round of golf and shared stories of their home course’s rich history with Kim Swan. Mr. Swan said, “Congratulations to Victoria and Richard Sherry celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary at Newstead Belmont Hills Golf […]

AHJ Miller has appointed Marlon Williams as a Senior Broker in its Bermuda office, bringing more than 20 years of reinsurance and catastrophe risk experience to the firm. A spokesperson said, “AHJ Miller, the reinsurance division of Miller, the leading independent specialist [re]insurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlon Williams as a […]

The Bermuda Premier Division saw a weekend of football action, with Dandy Town, X’Roads, and PHC claiming victories. Dandy Town Hornets 2, Young Men Social Club 1 At the Devonshire Recreation Club, the Dandy Town Hornets secured a 2-1 victory over Young Men Social Club. David Jones Jr. was the key player for the Hornets, […]

Bermudian equestrienne Blaire Crews was in impressive form at the recent Split Rock Fall Classic in Lexington, Kentucky. She finished eighth in the .85 metres CWS Jr/AM Power/Speed with her horse Cayden. Crews, the daughter of former top Bermuda sailor Paula Lewin, also placed sixth in the 12-14 age equitation U/S, eighth again in the […]

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill scored for FC United of Manchester Women in their 4-3 defeat on penalties to Manchester Laces in the second round qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup yesterday [September 28]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, scored her team’s second goal. The cup encounter finished 3-3 after regulation time. […]

Police and family members are continuing their search for missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson. A police spokesperson said, “Police officers and loved ones continue their efforts to locate missing 15-year-old Ja’Dore Wilson. “Recent checks in areas of Pembroke, by relatives and police – as well as police checks of Southampton and Sandys parishes, were based on […]

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda due to Hurricane Humberto. A Government spokesperson said, “A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Bermuda, in advance of Hurricane Humberto, according to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS]. “And the Ministry of National Security advised that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] will convene a […]

BELCO  advised that it is “closely monitoring the forecasts associated with both Major Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Depression Nine and any potential impacts to the island.” A spokesperson said, “Major Hurricane Humberto is forecast to pass to Bermuda’s west sometime late on the evening of Tuesday, September 30/ early morning of Wednesday, October 1. “BELCO’s Crisis […]

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited the Focus Counselling Services facility in St. George’s as part of Recovery Month activities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, today toured the Focus Counselling Services facility in St. George’s last week as part of Recovery Month activities. “Minister […]

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], recently hosted training in Bermuda to “enhance the skills of healthcare personnel in child growth monitoring and development.” A Government spokesperson said, “A central focus of the sessions was the use of the World Health Organization [WHO] child growth standards, an evidence-based […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron returned to the winner’s circle at Harrah’s Hoosier Park after a successful night of racing that included a victory in his final race. Waldron, who competed in four races, consistently placed in the top five. His win came in Race 10, where he drove Mclady of Hearts to […]

The third day of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s [BLTA] Annual Back to School Tournament took place at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Girls Singles 12 6 6 Chloe Mcbrearty defeated 1 1 Arianna Parra Delgado Girls Singles 14 Consolation Quarter-Final 10 Ella Metschnabel defeated 01 Katie Pursell 10 Samantha Morgan defeated 04 Isla Mutch […]

Monday, September 29 is expected to become increasingly cloudy with a possible passing shower, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and […]

Cyclist Conor White competed for only the second time on the velodrome at the 3 Days of Aigle at the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland. White did not finish the Men’s Elite Scratch Race and Men’s Elite Omnium Race – both gruelling endurance races. He did, however, achieve a fifteenth-place finish in the Men’s […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island earned a 2-2 draw away to El Paso Locomotive in the United Soccer League Championship on Friday [September 26]. A former Bermuda national team captain, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode […]

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” [Excellent] from “a” [Excellent] of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. [NGRe] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which […]

Appleby Bermuda advised MultiStrat on a strategic investment from a major institutional asset manager with over USD 100 billion in assets under management. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Bermuda, led by partners Brad Adderley and Max Tetlow, advised MultiStrat, a Bermuda-based collateralized insurer and reinsurance investment platform on a strategic investment from a large institutional asset […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club hosted a brunch to celebrate the winning youth collectors of the Bermuda Police Service and Hamilton Princess Sports Superstars Card Series. A spokesperson said, “Today, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club hosted a celebratory brunch for the grand prize winners of the BPS x Hamilton Princess Sports Superstars Card Series. A […]

Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros scored for Columbia College in a 7-0 home win against Carolina Christian College on Wednesday [September 24]. Madeiros, who has represented Bermuda Under-20, scored his team’s third goal in the 70th minute. The freshman striker also had an assist moments later, creating a goal for Natneal Micheal. Madeiros previously captained the […]

North Village and Devonshire Colts issued a joint statement apologising to “everyone impacted by the events that took place following Friday evening’s match.” The statement says, “On behalf of North Village Community Club and Devonshire Colts Football Club, we extend our sincerest apologies to everyone impacted by the events that took place following Friday evening’s […]

[Column written by Dr Christine Ritchie] Alzheimer’s is a disease that inspires a great deal of concern in many of us, whether already living with a loved one who is suffering from it or because we are concious of the risks in the future. There is reason for concern, too, with Dementia Bermuda having estimated […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.9% in May – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.6% when compared to May 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2025 Retail Sales Index […]

Consumers paid 1.8% more in May than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ May 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in […]

Crystal Dill recently established Pink Sand Consultants to “fill a gap in professional, dependable support services tailored for children, young people, and young adults travelling between Bermuda and the United Kingdom.” A spokesperson said, “We appreciate that not all individuals can navigate international travel independently, especially since British Airways no longer offers services for unaccompanied […]

Day two of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s [BLTA] Annual Back to School Tournament took place at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Boy’s Singles 16 Quarter-Final 6 6 Hasan Khan 2 1 Raul Maldonado Jaime Girls Singles 14 Quarter-Final 6 6 Chloe Mcbrearty 0 0 Katie Pursell 6 6 Isabella Neururer 0 3 Samantha Morgan […]

Promising Bermudian footballer Kai Sampson has signed for Spanish club Málaga after impressing at a showcase event. Sampson, 19, will continue his development at the second tier side’s academy. The midfielder has already gained international experience representing the Steven Gerrard Academy at the Mediterranean International Cup this year. Spanish Soccer Trials posted the images below […]

The total amount paid for the Cost-of-Living Summit in June 2025 was $57,009.64, Minister Lightbourne’s travel expenses are posted on the government portal and “recent convention regarding expenses for Public Officers accompanying Ministers on official travel overseas has been that such expenses would not be subject to Parliamentary Questions” and there were five consultants working […]

Approximately 400 CCTV camera views are now available to officers, overseas specialist officers will be deployed to provide targeted support in investigations, and Government has guaranteed rewards of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charge of individuals responsible for violent crime, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said as he provided an […]

Devonshire Colts enjoyed a 2-1 win over defending champions North Village on the opening night of the new Premier Division season at Bernard Park yesterday [September 26]. Teniko Eve opened the scoring in the 20th minute before the visiting side doubled their lead in the 55th minute through Elisha Darrell. Jontè Smith pulled a goal […]

Bermuda made an excellent start at the ECVA Women’s volleyball event in Antigua & Barbuda, defeating Grenada in their opening match. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda delivered a strong performance in the opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, defeating Grenada 3-0 [25-14, 25-10, 25-15] at the YMCA in St. John’s. The tournament runs from […]

The FrayStar Cricket Institute will hold a Gratitude and Celebration Banquet at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium tonight [September 27] at 7pm. The event will feature a programme overview, player testimonials, dinner and entertainment, and guest speakers such as Gus Logie, the former West Indies batter and ex-Bermuda coach, Bermuda captain Terryn Fray, and former West […]

Bermuda’s beach volleyball team of Sean Tucker and Benjamin Barnett opened play in Pool B of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour’s ninth stage with one win and one loss. The pair started strong by defeating Rafael Alberto Vargas and Fernando Javier Ortiz of El Salvador in straight sets, 21-18, 21-12, in a 36-minute match. Their […]

The Bermuda Football Association advised that the Premier Division match between BLVD and DRC, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. on Saturday [Sept 27] has been postponed due to the closure of Goose Gosling Field. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to the closure of Goose Gosling Field until further notice, the Premier Division match […]