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Minister Darrell’s Trip To Miami Cost $1,274.37

January 5, 2026

A trip in December 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Miami cost $1,274.37, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from December 6, 2025 – December 8, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP […]

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TROIKA Opens 2026 FYE Dance Auditions

January 5, 2026

TROIKA Bermuda has opened auditions for the 2026 FYE Young Choreographers’ Showcase, inviting dancers and choreographers to participate in a professional production that celebrates creativity and collaboration. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda is pleased to announce open call auditions for the 2026 FYE Young Choreographers’ Showcase, one of the organization’s flagship initiatives. TROIKA invites talented […]

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Column: De Couto On 2026, OBA & More

January 5, 2026

[Opinion column written by Dr Douglas De Couto] It’s a good time to reflect on the past year and look forward to 2026. I don’t have space here to recap the whole year, but even just the last few weeks have given us plenty of food for thought. One of the One Bermuda Alliance’s priorities […]

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Column: Senator Bell On Tax Credits & More

January 5, 2026

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Bermuda’s Tax Credits Act 2025 represents a clear statement of values. It is practical, forward-looking legislation that places Bermudian workers, Bermudian businesses and Bermudian communities at the centre of our economic strategy. As a Labour government, and as the Junior Minister responsible for Economy & Labour, […]

Global minimum tax package announced

January 5, 2026

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has announced decisions among more than 145 countries and jurisdictions for a co-ordinated plan for a global minimum tax.
But the so-called I…

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 5 2026

January 5, 2026

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 5] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on January 5, 2026 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0012/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 05 January, 2026 The applications shown below are available […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 6

January 5, 2026

Tuesday, January 6 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:28pm. High […]

Sharmini Samuels appointed CUO of Fergus Re

January 5, 2026

Sharmini Samuels has been appointed chief underwriting officer of the Bermuda-based collateralized reinsurance company, Fergus Re.
The company specializes in the reinsurance of primary-layer casualty …

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Police reassure public over attempted home invasion

January 5, 2026

Elements of a police response that were caught on camera and circulated over social media were a part of standard protocol, police assured the public.
Antoine Daniels, the Assistant Commissioner of Po…

Andy Jansen joins Cushman and Wakefield

January 5, 2026

Bermuda domiciled global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has hired Andy Jansen as president of project & development services.
The firm completed its change of place of incorpo…

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Stabbing on Front Street under police investigation

January 5, 2026

A man is in stable condition after a stabbing at The Front Yard in the early hours of Sunday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said officers were near the Front Street business when a fight …

Bank closes higher

January 5, 2026

The RG/BSX and the Bermuda Stock Exchange remained idle today, with the index remaining at 3,197.60.
Butterfield Bank finished at $50.37 on the New York Stock Exchange, 67 cents (1.35 per cent) higher…

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Mental assessments ordered for repeat offender after awning fire

January 5, 2026

A serial offender made his first appearance in Supreme Court this morning after burning down the awning of an insurance office building.
Eric Richardson, 34, was sent to the higher court last Friday f…

Irving Romaine and Roderick Masters to coach Bailey’s Bay

January 5, 2026

Former team-mates Irving Romaine and Roderick Masters will share head coaching duties at Bailey’s Bay.
Club president Stephen Outerbridge confirmed yesterday that the pair have agreed to succeed Gus L…

Bermuda Karting Association opens 2026 in style

January 5, 2026

The Bermuda Karting Association launched its 50th anniversary year in style on Sunday, with 39 karts taking to the Southside Raceway for the opening race day of 2026 with the eighth race of the Bermud…

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Tributes paid to ‘The Gombey Man’

January 5, 2026

The legacy of an award-winning Gombey, who helped preserve and strengthen one of the island’s deeply cherished tradition, has been celebrated as embodying pride in heritage.
Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Ne…

Devonshire Cougars start new year with victory

January 5, 2026

Chae Brangman marked his return to Devonshire Cougars’s starting line-up by getting on the scoresheet in his team’s 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Boulevard Blazers at Devonshire Recreation Club o…

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Kaden Hopkins Reflects On Successful Year

January 5, 2026

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins has reflected on a successful year of racing with former team Unisportlamentinois in Guadeloupe. Hopkins has recently signed for Atom6-Cycleur de Luxe Auto Stroo in Belgium. “2025 is over, and with it, so is a great season with Unisportlamentinois,” Hopkins wrote on social media. “I want to thank everyone: the staff, the […]

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Joseph Lau Claims Bronze In Ottawa

January 5, 2026

Joseph Lau claimed a bronze medal on day two of the Victor Ontario Junior C Badminton Tournament in Carleton, Ottawa, yesterday [January 4]. Lau earned a podium finish alongside Canadian partner Swara Pawar in the Under-19 Mixed Doubles division. The pair defeated Eric Tan and Sophia Kan in the bronze-medal match, winning 21-17, 17-21, 21-15. […]

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Football: Colts, Zebras, Lions & Cougars Win

January 5, 2026

The Bermuda Premier Division title race tightened this weekend as PHC Zebras and Devonshire Colts both recorded victories. Devonshire Colts 2 – North Village Rams 1 Devonshire Colts completed a league double over defending champions North Village Rams with a 2-1 win. North Village took the lead in the ninth minute when Jalen Harvey converted […]

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Volleyball Winter League Set To Restart

January 5, 2026

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] Winter League restarts today [January 5]. The Co-ed Tournament will also be held at Bermuda College Gymnasium on Saturday at 12.30pm. “We are eager to get this year started and pack in the volleyball,” read a BVA social media post. “Look out for emails from your league directors. Some rungs […]

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Onuri Smith On Pantomime Performances

January 5, 2026

Bermudian actor, singer and dancer Onuri Smith has reflected on his recent performances in the pantomime Aladdin & Charlie at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield, England. Smith performed as part of the ensemble cast and also served as understudy for the lead roles of Aladdin and Charlie. The production opened on December 5 and finished […]

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Zhani Burgess Makes Return To Quorn FC

January 5, 2026

Bermudian footballer Zhani Burgess has re-signed for English side Quorn FC. The winger, who has featured regularly for the team recently, helped Quorn win the Northern Premier League Midlands Division title last season. He has previously played for Notts County at youth level. Quorn, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, are third in the Pitching In Southern […]

Double‑digit reinsurance rate cuts favour buyers, analysts say

January 5, 2026

Rates for property catastrophe reinsurance fell sharply at the January 1 renewals and handed leverage back to buyers, according to Michael van Slooten, head of market analysis at Aon’s Reinsurance Sol…

Lorna Hutchman is new Penrose partner

January 5, 2026

Lorna Hutchman has been named as a new partner to Penrose Partners, the award-winning digital asset consultancy.
Previously the Bermuda-headquartered firm’s chief marketing officer, Ms Hutchman has su…

What’s next for the markets in 2026 and beyond?

January 5, 2026

Throughout 2025, the United States economy demonstrated notable resilience despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty surrounding fiscal and trade policy.
Consumer spending remained firm, supported …

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Zip line proposer may appeal planning rejection

January 5, 2026

The developer behind a proposed zip line in Southlands said it was considering an appeal after planners rejected its application.
An EDI Bermuda spokesman said that it was “exploring the available opt…

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US strikes in Venezuela affect airline’s flights to Bermuda

January 5, 2026

Several flights operated by BermudAir were cancelled yesterday, one apparently the result of “ripple effects” from US airstrikes on Venezuela.
Flight 2T604 from Toronto, Canada, to LF Wade Internation…

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Bermuda’s outdoors features on US travel show

January 5, 2026

A hunting trip down to Tobacco Bay in search of invasive lionfish is among several outdoor experiences featured in an episode of a US travel show.
Actor David Moscow, the host of the documentary serie…

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Jack Ward (1953-2025): mentor and conservationist

January 5, 2026

Jack Ward, a dedicated conservationist and the first director of the Department of Conservation Services, has died at the age of 72.
Mr Ward was remembered as a cheerful man and an astute scientist wi…

Diaje Hart scores late penalty as Paget ease relegation fears

January 4, 2026

X-Roads 0 Paget 1

Captain Diaje Hart kept his composure to score a late penalty as Paget pulled well clear of the relegation zone with a win against X-Roads in St David’s on Sunday.
Hart sent X-R…

Devonshire Colts stay in title chase by denting Village hopes

January 4, 2026

Devonshire Colts 2 North Village 1

Chemarl Henry scored twice as Devonshire Colts came from behind to boost their Premier Division title hopes and simultaneously dent the chances of North Villag…

PHC keep up with contenders after tight win over St George’s

January 4, 2026

St George’s 1 PHC 2

Enrique Russell scored either side of half time as PHC kept pace with the Premier Division title contenders courtesy of a tight win against a depleted St George’s at Wellingto…

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 5

January 4, 2026

Monday, January 5 is expected to see occasional sunny breaks with the odd light passing shower, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Cost of living savings directory launched

January 4, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched an online tool which centralises verified discounts across sectors.
The Savings Directory, described as a one-stop hub for verified discounts and savings prog…

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Govt Launch New ‘Savings Directory’ Online

January 4, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a Savings Directory on www.costofliving.gov.bm, a “public, one-stop hub for verified discounts and savings programmes across Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Directory supports the Government’s cost of living relief agenda and brings together general retail discounts, membership benefits, and special pricing from local organisations and businesses. “It includes […]

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OBA On Bermuda Housing, Costs & More

January 4, 2026

“Housing affordability and housing security continue to be among the most pressing issues facing Bermudians,” the OBA said,. An OBA spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance acknowledges the recent statements by PLP MP Christopher Famous identifying that Bermuda’s housing efforts remain limited in scale and do not fully meet the level of need. Housing affordability […]

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Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Welcomes 2026

January 4, 2026

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition welcomed the beginning of the new year. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below online, saying, “2026 is already starting out full of fun. In February it will be the Chinese year of the horse. My bestie said to me, ‘In a year of horses be a unicorn…’ so that’s what […]

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Karting Championship Race Day #8 Results

January 4, 2026

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] celebrated its 50th anniversary during Race Day 8 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] launched its 50th anniversary year in style, with 39 karts taking to the Southside Raceway for the opening race day of the milestone year with race #8 […]

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Pink Sands Scrambling 2026

January 4, 2026

Pink Sands Scrambling 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Nathan Trott keeps another clean sheet in Cardiff win

January 4, 2026

Nathan Trott produced another clean sheet as his Cardiff City edged Wigan Athletic 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday.
The Bermudian goalkeeper was making his second start in Brian Barry-Murphy’s s…

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Hereford Sign Justin Donawa & Keziah Martin

January 4, 2026

Hereford FC have announced the signing of Bermudian footballers Justin Donawa from Brackley Town and Keziah Martin, who has joined on loan from Buxton until the end of the season. The announcement from the club said, “Hereford FC is delighted to announce the signing of Justin Donawa from National League side, Brackley Town. “The Bermudian […]

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Review: ‘Food is Family’ Cookbook

January 4, 2026

[Written by Dale Butler] As a ‘72 graduate of the academic 6th form [forerunner of the Bermuda College] and now an Honorary Fellow of the Bermuda College Company of Fellows [2012], I was thrilled to see the publication of Food is Family on the 50th anniversary of excellence of the institution. The book has an […]

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Terence Dill’s Houston Defeated By Austin

January 4, 2026

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm basketball team were defeated 155-142 by the Austin Bats in Austin, Texas, yesterday [January 3]. The Red Storm have won five and lost five of their games in the American Basketball Association league this season. Dill, a former Storm player, was appointed head coach of the Red Storm in September. […]

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David Patrick’s LSU Defeated By Texas A&M

January 4, 2026

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team were defeated 75-72 away to Texas A&M yesterday [January 3]. The match was the Tigers’ Southeastern Conference opener. They face South Carolina at home on Tuesday. Patrick is the former head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets men and the UC Riverside Highlanders […]

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Badminton Youngsters In Overseas Action

January 4, 2026

Bermuda’s young badminton players gained plenty of experience on the opening day of the Victor Ontario Junior C Tournament in Ottawa. Competing at Carleton University, the three-man squad of Joseph Lau, Aaron Lee, and JitHom Liew took part in the main draws and consolation brackets across their respective divisions. Lau delivered Bermuda’s standout performance in […]

Mandarin Oriental clears final hurdle for Jardine takeover

January 3, 2026

Mandarin Oriental International Ltd has confirmed the completion of the $925 million sale of One Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.
The announcement clears the way for the final major condition for its agree…

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Bermuda Officials Named On Fifa List

January 3, 2026

Four Bermudian officials have been named to the Fifa List of Match Officials for this year. Amaury Majors leads the group, having first joined the Fifa list last year. He has recently served as a fourth official in World Cup qualifying matches and officiated on the MLS Next platform. The remaining officials are assistant referees. […]

FC Bascome win Charlie Marshall final on penalties

January 3, 2026

FC Bascome 2 Warwick Football Academy 2 (FC Bascome win 5-4 on penalties)

FC Bascome lifted the Under-18 Charlie Marshall Cup after coming through a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Warwick Foo…

Dandy Town cap fantastic week with win over Social Club

January 3, 2026

Dandy Town 4 Young Men’s Social Club 0

Dandy Town finished a fantastic week on a high after thrashing Social Club at White Hill Field on Saturday afternoon.
Just two days after beating North Vill…