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Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, which runs until Friday, has been used by the Ministry of Health to share its latest data.
Surveillance figures from 2025 shows several major sexually tr…

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Tourist visits drop 10% but spending increases to $550m

February 17, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

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Bermuda’s Reina is ready to rumble

February 17, 2026

A Bermudian-born practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will test her mettle in the squared circle this week as she takes part in a tryout for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Reina Maypa was scheduled to …

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Medical tourism agreement terms still under negotiation

February 17, 2026

The contractual terms in a partnership that could pave the way for the establishment of a medical tourism industry in Bermuda continue to be negotiated, the Government and its prospective partner have…

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Behind bars, mobile phones abound in prison contraband

February 17, 2026

Mobile phones and contraband continue to plague Westgate Correctional Facility, including in maximum security cells, documents detailing seizures at the facility show.
Other common unauthorised items…

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Bermuda and UK seek support to protect Sargasso Sea

February 17, 2026

The governments of Bermuda and the UK have announced a joint initiative seeking protection of the Sargasso Sea under the High Seas Treaty.
The treaty, referred to as the Biological Diversity Beyond Na…

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Police intervene after child is found with a fake handgun

February 17, 2026

Police officers were praised for their professionalism after a report of a boy carrying a gun.
The BPS were alerted about a child near Prospect Primary School with what looked like a black handgun at …

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Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen to be released

February 16, 2026

Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen is expected to be released from prison this Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice warned.
However, the Minister of Economy and Labour and the Department of Immigration…

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Tourist visits drop 10% even as spending increases to $550m

February 16, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

Partner Re subsidiary credit outlook remains stable says AM Best

February 16, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of PartnerRe’s operating subsidiaries.
Concurrently, AM Best has affirme…

Cavello Bay Reinsurance credit ratings unchanged says AM Best

February 16, 2026

AM Best has declared that the credit ratings of Cavello Bay Reinsurance, a subsidiary of Enstar Group, are unchanged.
The announcement was made following news that Enstar has entered into a definitive…

CEO foresees the digitisation of reinsurance securities

February 16, 2026

The CEO of a reinsurance company has suggested that reinsurance could soon move onchain.
Oxbridge Re’s Jay Madhu says tokenised reinsurance is closer than many expect, because more corners of traditio…

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Lane closure will affect traffic on Blue Hole Hill

February 16, 2026

A lane closure is in effect at a section of Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish, adjacent to Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa, the Ministry of Public Works said.
The closure is for wall construction and …

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Council urges drivers to put safety first

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged road users to make safety a priority, in the wake of the island’s third road fatality for 2026 when a female pillion passenger died after a bike crash in St G…

Oliver Ross, Vantage Risk’s new head of Bermuda casualty

February 16, 2026

Bermudian-based re/insurer Vantage Risk, has appointed Oliver Ross as head of Bermuda casualty to strengthen the company’s leadership team.
According to Reinsurance News, Mr Ross joined the Bermuda of…

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Former OBA candidate denies assaulting police officers

February 16, 2026

A former One Bermuda Alliance candidate this morning denied allegations that he fought police officers at a hotel in an incident on Valentine’s Day.
John Seymour, 42, from Pembroke, pleaded not guilt…

Carla Seely returns to Freisenbruch as COO

February 16, 2026

The Royal Gazette columnist, Carla Seely, has rejoined Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd as chief operating officer.
As a writer for the daily newspaper, Ms Seely offers insights and practical a…

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Road safety campaign gets creative treatment at college

February 16, 2026

Bermuda College media arts students have drawn up campaigns for road safety championing designated drivers.
A college spokesman said the students were challenged to present original campaign concepts …

North Village pitted against St George’s in FA Cup semi-final

February 16, 2026

Holders North Village and St George’s Colts will square off in the FA Cup semi-finals after being pitted against each other in the draw.
The tie is a repeat of the 2023-24 final, which St George’s won…

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Digital tool brought to bear on building permits backlog

February 16, 2026

Paperwork at the Department of Planning that has held up the approval of building permits is getting a digital tool to speed up the process, from today.
The mechanism, SAFEbuilt, offers extra technica…

Bermuda to host Caribbean Pickleball Championships

February 16, 2026

Bermuda will defend the Caribbean Pickleball Championship title on home court after being granted hosting rights to stage the event on island for the first time.
The championships will be held at WER …

BGA president hails performance of young golfers

February 16, 2026

Bermuda Golf Association president Craig Brown has hailed the performances of the island’s young golfers in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship.
It proved to be an historic occasion for teenag…

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Centre releases home guide for testing blood pressure

February 16, 2026

A stroke rehabilitation centre has published a guide on effective home blood pressure monitoring as part of Heart Month.
Evolution Healing Centre said that hypertension, or high blood pressure, remai…

Time to sign up for Lindo’s to Lindo’s race

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Diabetes Association will again be the chief beneficiary of the Lindo’s to Lindo’s race, which will take place on March 8.
A favourite on the road racing calendar since 1999, the event sta…

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Environmental charity names internship recipient

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has named Gloria Simmons as the second recipient of its Stuart Hayward Internship.
The scholarship programme was created to support recent graduates,…

Nathan Trott comes out on top again in battle with Nahki Wells

February 16, 2026

The projected battle of Bermuda between Nathan Trott and Nahki Wells ended up in more of a skirmish on Saturday.
It was goalkeeper Trott, who came out on the winning side, with Cardiff beating Wells’…

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Governor, ministers attend Somersfield showcase

February 16, 2026

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, commended the work of students at Somersfield Academy after attending the school’s Personal Project Exhibition this month.
A spokeswoman said Mr Murdoch called the projec…

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PLP to host Founders Day and Drum Major Awards

February 16, 2026

The “vision and sacrifice” of the founders of the Progressive Labour Party are to be celebrated at an annual event on Sunday.
Founders Day also includes the Drum Major Awards honouring people in the …

Company linked to Madoff fraud to dissolve

February 16, 2026

Kingate Management Ltd, the Bermuda company linked to the fallout from the Bernie Madoff fraud, is set to be dissolved after more than a decade in liquidation.
In a legal notice published this week, t…

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Regiment’s new recruits stay strong during two-week camp

February 16, 2026

Soldiers-in-training at the Royal Bermuda Regiment have been successfully adjusting to military life, despite a week of cold and erratic weather.
New recruits said that their reasons for joining the b…

Nvidia executive to talk in Bermuda on future of AI in business

February 16, 2026

For the first time an executive from one of the world’s biggest computer chip makers will be speaking in Bermuda.
The Bermuda Principles Foundation has announced that Chelsea Sumner, Nvidia translati…

St George’s goalkeeper Tahj Bell heroic in quarter-final victory

February 15, 2026

St George’s 2 Devonshire Cougars 0

St George’s advanced into the semi-final of the FA Cup with victory over a toothless Devonshire Cougars at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Goals on either side of h…

Devonshire Colts squeeze past X-Roads into FA Cup semi-final

February 15, 2026

Devonshire Colts 1 X-Roads 0

Chemarl Henry scored the lone goal five minutes from time as Premier Division title challengers Devonshire Colts scraped past a determined X-Roads in the FA Cup quart…

Oliver Betschart makes history at Bermuda Junior Championship

February 15, 2026

Oliver Betschart carved his name in local golf history after becoming the first Bermudian to secure a podium finish in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on Sunday.
…

US units of Aegon Ltd backed by rating agency

February 15, 2026

American subsidiaries of a Bermudian-based insurer have retained excellent credit ratings from AM Best.
Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rat…

Local lawyers recognised in Chambers Global Guide

February 15, 2026

Walkers Bermuda and Carey Olsen have established themselves alongside the traditional legal powerhouses of Conyers and Appleby as top tier Bermuda law firms in the Chambers Global Guide 2026.
Conyers …

Abic salutes Lombard Odier after 50 years in Bermuda

February 15, 2026

The global wealth and asset manager, Lombard Odier Trust (Bermuda) Ltd, celebrates its golden anniversary of being in Bermuda by partnering with the Association of Bermuda International Companies, sta…

Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee win Ludwig Cann 10K

February 15, 2026

Dennis Mbelenzi displayed his resilience to held off strong competition from the young Kallan Richardson to win the Ludwig Cann 10K on Sunday.
Mbelenzi crossed the finish line at Astwood Park in 33min…

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Ceola Wilson (1961-2026): a dedicated and fearless journalist

February 15, 2026

Ceola Wilson, who was known for her direct and unapologetic approach to journalism, died this weekend. She was 64.
Ceola Berneice Wilson experienced the growth of the news industry for 40 years while…

Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs

February 15, 2026

On the eve of the start of a crucial tourism year, participants at a Government-convened Hospitality Workforce Summit have raised concern about ongoing recruitment challenges in some areas of the hosp…

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RBR troops head to Jamaica for hurricane relief work

February 15, 2026

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment left the island today bound for Jamaica, where they will be part of a multinational body to support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
The RBR expla…

The Ludwig Cann 10k Road Race 2026

February 15, 2026

The Ludwig Cann 10k Road Race 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Jai Bean scores hat-trick as Village beat Paget in FA Cup

February 15, 2026

North Village 3 Paget 1

Jai Bean scored a hat-trick as North Village left it late to secure a spot in the FA Cup semi-final with victory over a resilient Paget Lions at Bernard Park on Saturday n…

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Hospital to rename acute inpatient care unit

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board plans to change the name of the hospital’s acute inpatient care unit at the request of the donor.
A spokeswoman said on Tuesday that the Ascendant Partner Re unit in the ho…

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Open house showcases tourism appeal at Verdmont Museum

February 15, 2026

The Bermuda National Trust will host an open house next month at its Verdmont Museum to boost tourism.
The BNT said the Cultural Tourism Ambassadors Open House from March 10 to 12 will bring together …

Sailor fractures both legs in huge SailGP collision

February 15, 2026

With just under three months until SailGP returns to Bermuda there was a scary reminder of just how dangerous the racing can be in New Zealand this weekend.
A high-speed collision between the home boa…

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Woman dies after St George’s crash

February 15, 2026

A female pillion passenger died after a bike crash in St George’s this evening, police announced.
The Bermuda Police Service said officers and medical personnel responded to a reported crash, near Sto…

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Body of female found in Southampton home

February 14, 2026

A woman’s body was found at a home in Southampton this morning and foul play has not been ruled out, police said tonight.
The Bermuda Police Service said that officers were informed shortly after 10am…

Bart and Betschart in contention for title with one round to play

February 14, 2026

Local players Johnny Bart and Oliver Betschart are still in with a chance of pulling off a home win in the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship with a round to play.
Heading into the final 18 holes…

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Fire breaks out on Cedar Avenue

February 14, 2026

Firefighters are battling a blaze at the former apartment building beside the Leopards Club on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton.
It is not clear what caused the fire, which occurred in the building which was…