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Gibraltar Re commits $250,000 to community initiatives

January 26, 2026

Gibraltar Re has committed $250,000 to support non-profit organisations working to expand economic opportunity across Bermuda, including initiatives focused on career readiness, affordable housing, h…

Insurance registrations fall short of last year

January 26, 2026

Bermuda’s insurance market added four new insurers in December, lifting total registrations for 2025 to 58, short of the 63 new insurers registered in 2024, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority…

Arkus Advisory to acquire Krys Global

January 26, 2026

Arkus Advisory has agreed to acquire Krys Global, combining two specialist firms to build what the companies described as a unified, conflict-free offshore restructuring and advisory platform.
The tr…

Global economist Gregory Daco returns as Risk Summit speaker

January 26, 2026

Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, will once again headline the Bermuda Risk Summit 2026.
His 2026 keynote — Great Rebalance: The Next Phase of Global Growth — will offer a forward-lookin…

BEDC calls for nominations for 2026 business awards

January 26, 2026

Nominations are now open for the 9th Annual Bermuda Economic Development Corporation Business Awards.
The BEDC are asking for the public’s support to spotlight outstanding businesses in Bermuda.
Membe…

BMA drops Egan-Jones from recognised ratings list

January 26, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has removed Egan-Jones Ratings Co from its list of recognised credit ratings providers, according to the regulator’s latest capital and solvency guidance for insurers.
U…

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Campaign launched to help keep Fraggles on the rock

January 26, 2026

A campaign has been launched to help keep Michael Frith’s iconic Fraggles on the island that inspired their creation for a little while longer.
The Bermuda National Gallery announced that it will exte…

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Somersfield students to showcase talents next week

January 26, 2026

Members of the public can vote for their favourite student-made project at Somersfield Academy next week.
A spokeswoman invited residents to the M5 pupils’ Personal Project Exhibition in the school’s …

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Residents urged to attend final electoral reform session

January 26, 2026

Residents have been encouraged to attend the final in a series of public meetings geared to explore modernisation of the electoral system.
The electoral reform town hall will take place tomorrow at th…

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Winter storm forces flight cancellations

January 26, 2026

A winter storm moving across the US East Coast has forced multiple cancellations of flights to the island.
American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, Air Canada and BermudAir operations hav…

Harbour coaches learn from Michael Phelps mentor

January 26, 2026

Officials from Harbour Swimming Club benefited from sessions hosted by Olympic legend Michael Phelps’s longtime coach at a clinic in California last week.
Shona Palmer, Kris Cash, Belinda Morrison and…

Like lambs to the slaughter

January 26, 2026

There has been noise, much noise, over the insistence of Premier David Burt, Alexa Lightbourne and Chris Famous to move Bermuda’s Caricom status from associate to full membership.
Mr Burt has spoken …

Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers:Bermuda vs Surinam

January 26, 2026

Concacaf Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Bermuda vs Surinam (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Town hall meeting on jury reform takes place this week

January 26, 2026

Residents have been invited to a community meeting about jury reform this week as the Government continues its call for public feedback on the topic.
Proposals include reducing the number of jurors ne…

Francis Patton Longtail Plunge 2026

January 26, 2026

Francis Patton Longtail Plunge 2026 (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Webinar series to offer guidance on paying for college

January 26, 2026

A new webinar series will next week offer guidance for college-bound students and their families to help them tackle the financial challenges of higher education.
The “Finding Funds for College” sessi…

Rookie Liam Stones savours more success at Vesey Street

January 26, 2026

Just when you might have thought Liam Stones’ rookie season in harness racing couldn’t get any better, it just did after moving up a time bar for the second time this season at the Bermuda Equestrian …

Burt: digital finance is where insurance was 40 years ago

January 26, 2026

David Burt has compared Bermuda’s fledgeling digital asset industry to the insurance sector in its infancy, arguing that modest current numbers mask long‑term potential.
Government statistics show tha…

Hidden gem becomes busy pitstop

January 26, 2026

When Latte’s Café first opened in a converted church in Paget three miles out of town, the operators marketed it as a hidden gem.
“It was a hideout from the traffic,” said manager Royce Bulatao. “It w…

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Demolition of ageing Hamilton building under way

January 26, 2026

Work to tear down a Front Street building is well under way with the site set to become a parking lot.
Plans to largely demolish 117 Front Street to create 31 parking spaces were approved on appeal in…

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Special Report: Tourists to be targeted in water safety campaigns

January 26, 2026

Tourists, especially cruise ship passengers, will be the prime target of “robust public campaigns” this year aimed at reducing the number of drownings.
The Ministry of Health told The Royal Gazette th…

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Autism classroom teacher crowned Teacher of the Year

January 26, 2026

An educator who specialises in teaching children with autism has been crowned Teacher of the Year for her work over the past 12 months.
Zola French-Ray received the prize during the 2025 Teaching Awar…

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Governor: island can set example on climate change

January 26, 2026

Britain can play an important advisory role in Bermuda and even provide finances for climate change resilience, the Governor has said.
Andrew Murdoch, who spoke to The Royal Gazette last week ahead of…

BMA signals legislative push on tokenisation, payments

January 26, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority plans to introduce legislative and regulatory changes in 2026 aimed at enabling tokenised financial instruments and strengthening its oversight of payments, according to…

Corona League sides soundly beaten in FA Cup

January 25, 2026

There were no shocks in the First Round of the FA Cup with all four Corona League sides beaten.
After Island Bulls were beaten 9-0 by Devonshire Cougars on Friday night, FC Rhino, Inter BDA and Young …

Stand-in coach Kyle Lightbourne happy as PHC cruise to victory

January 25, 2026

Somerset Trojans 1 PHC Zebras 4

PHC advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Challenge Cup with a resounding victory over First Division promotion chasers Somerset Trojans at Somerset Cricket Clu…

Ten bookings and one red card as Paget beat Social Club in cup

January 25, 2026

Paget 1 Young Men’s Social Club 0

Social Club goalkeeper Ryan Evans was sent off and had to be separated from assistant referee Stefan Maybury as Paget squeezed past Social Club in the FA Cup fir…

Senoj Mitchell hits hat-trick as Devonshire Colts beat Young Gunz

January 25, 2026

Devonshire Colts 6 Young Gunz Sound FC 0

Senoj Mitchell netted his second hat-trick of the season as Devonshire Colts hit Corona League opponents Young Gunz Sound FC for six to advance to the nex…

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Caesar: feedback will determine way forward

January 25, 2026

The education minister highlighted that she has pupils’ best interests in mind as she continues to gather feedback that will shape the next steps of the schools transformation process.
Crystal Caesar …

Philip Woollins and Estienne Coetzee win Butterfield & Vallis 5K

January 25, 2026

There was an increase in participation for the Butterfield & Vallis 5K with 1,046 runners and walkers hitting the road on Sunday morning.
With conditions perfect for running, some of the island’s …

Fidelis appoints Mark Khan to leadership role

January 25, 2026

The Fidelis Partnership has appointed Mark Khan as head of broker relationships.
In his new role, Mr Khan will drive deal-by-deal execution of the firm’s broker strategy, with responsibility for gener…

Victoria Baxter appointed head of property treaty at Canopius

January 25, 2026

Canopius, a leading international speciality and property and casualty re/insurer, has appointed Victoria Baxter as head of property treaty in London effective immediately.
Ms Baxter has been appointe…

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Parliamentary association to host seminar for lawmakers

January 25, 2026

Lawmakers will be invited to take part in a seminar this week organised in collaboration with the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
In a statement, a spokeswoman said the Bermud…

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Francis Patton’s winter swim celebrates 75 years of service

January 25, 2026

Members of a Hamilton Parish school community braved the elements yesterday morning and dived into cold waters to raise funds.
Francis Patton’s School’s Longtail Plunge featured island celebrities — i…

Milan Gibbons-Thomas scores four as Bermuda off to flyer

January 24, 2026

Bermuda 7 Suriname 0

Milan Gibbons-Thomas scored four goals and provided two assists for Bermuda to get Bermuda off to a blistering start in the Concacaf Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at …

Defendant dies overseas after fleeing Bermuda

January 24, 2026

An American accused of possessing more than $180,000 of criminal property died in custody in Florida after fleeing Bermuda while on bail.

John Claude Shefferly, 54, was charged last year with obta…

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‘Power of youth’ in focus on international education day

January 24, 2026

A worldwide observance focused on learning provided an opportunity to reflect on the urgency of preparing pupils for a rapidly evolving future, the Bermuda Union of Teachers said this afternoon.
The o…

Sick and tired of being broke all the time

January 24, 2026

Dear Dave,
I’ve been listening to your radio show, and as a result I’ve decided I’m tired of living paycheque to paycheque and being broke all the time. I know Baby Step 1 is saving a beginner emergen…

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Police officers complete UK anti-money laundering course

January 23, 2026

Four police officers have completed specialised courses in combating money laundering.
Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith, Leroy Mathurin, Crai Che Hall and Randy Alexander passed their exams after…

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Tribute to top legal mind and ‘loyal public servant’

January 23, 2026

The Ministry of Justice paid tribute to a lawyer who made an “extraordinary and lasting contribution” to Bermuda.
A statement discussed the achievements of Zambian-born Gwen Nawa Johnson, who joined t…

Legacy executives to headline IRLA conference

January 23, 2026

The inaugural Insurance and Reinsurance Legacy Association Bermuda Conference next week will feature panels with senior executives from major legacy players on topics as diverse as market dynamics, ra…

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Inmate denies assault on corrections officer

January 23, 2026

A Westgate inmate has been charged with assaulting a corrections officer.
Gavaska Lodge-Bascome, 31, denied causing Jeffrey Shaw bodily harm and threatening him when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court …

Netball team heading to CAC Games

January 23, 2026

Bermuda’s netball team is gearing up for a maiden appearance at this year’s Central American and Caribbean Games.
Netball Bermuda confirmed on Friday that the Longtails, who are ranked 20th in the wor…

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Minister meets bank officials for affordability talks

January 23, 2026

Government officials recently met executives of Clarien Bank to discuss banking changes that would potentially benefit Bermudian families.
A government spokeswoman said that Alexa Lightbourne, the Min…

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Man admits unlawfully taking fish

January 23, 2026

A man who took fish from a seasonally protected area is to be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in March.
Troy Brimmer, 62, admitted unlawfully taking fish from the northeastern grouper box during a pro…

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Teen admits to repeatedly carrying knives

January 23, 2026

A teenager found with knives on three separate occasions has been ordered to observe a court mental health programme.
Jaidyn Paiva, 19, admitted three charges of having knives in public when he appear…

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Motorist referred to DUI Court

January 23, 2026

A man stopped by police this month in Pembroke has been ordered to participate in a drink-drivers’ court treatment programme.
Craig Hatherley, 41, admitted driving a car while impaired by alcohol whe…

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Drivers warned to refrain from abusing roadworks crew

January 23, 2026

Construction crews have reportedly been subject to verbal abuse and confrontations from motorists while trenching works continue on Middle Road in Southampton.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environ…

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First road fatality of 2026 recorded

January 23, 2026

A 52-year-old man died from injuries sustained when his motorcycle crashed into a Devonshire wall, police confirmed this morning.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that at about 5.20pm y…

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Hospitality workers urged to join RBR recruit camp

January 23, 2026

Hospitality workers were encouraged to consider part-time service in the Royal Bermuda Regiment as the tourism sector hit its quiet season.
Workers were invited to sharpen their skills during the next…