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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 […]