Bermuda News Updates

Friday, August 8 is expected to be cloudy with a few showers, gradually improving later, 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 6.38am […]

Bodybuilder Ross Caesar is set to compete in the Masters Olympia Tokyo this weekend. Caesar will take the stage in the men’s classic physique class in the Masters’ 40-plus division at the IFBB Professional League event. The competition runs on Saturday [August 9] and Sunday. Related Stories Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza Results CAC Bodybuilding Championships […]

Kickboxer Krista Dyer is representing the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the World Games in Chengdu, China, which start today [August 7]. She will compete in Sanda and has been accompanied by BSA president and head coach Garon Wilkinson. Dyer, who prepared for the Games at a training camp in Baltimore and New York, claimed a […]

Bermudian Adam Hall and the Biloxi Shuckers won 8-4 away to the Knoxville Smokies in Double-A of Minor League Baseball yesterday [August 6]. Hall was rested for the match. Biloxi face the Smokies again today. Related Stories Adam Hall And Biloxi Defeated By Smokies Adam Hall Impresses In Biloxi Victory Adam Hall Impresses In Biloxi […]

Bermuda’s Robin Selley and Jaydon Roberts are sharpening their archery skills in Paraguay as they gear up for the upcoming Junior Pan American Games in Asunción. The pair are attending a specialised archery camp – an initiative launched by Pan Am Sports to offer athletes enhanced preparation in the lead-up to the Games. The camp […]

Bermuda’s FIFA-listed referee, Amaury Majors, officiated a Group D match between Guyana and the Cayman Islands at the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship. The match resulted in a 3-1 victory for Guyana. The win was the second of the tournament for the Guyanese team. Related Stories Coleridge Fubler Nominated For Award Football Association Extends Condolences Football: […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins improved his general classification standing by five places after completing the fifth stage of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Hopkins, representing Uni Sport Lamentinois, finished the 158.2-kilometer stage from Baie-Mahault to Gourbeyre in 34th place with a time of 4:42:23. The stage was won by Stiven Chaves in 4:20:14. […]

Kiwon Waldron guided Sunny Sundries to victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, finishing a Trot Class race in a time of 1:56.0. The win was the highlight of five drives for the Bermudian harness pony racing driver during the event. His other results included a third-place finish with Momsshowgirl. Waldron also finished seventh with Six Sticks […]

Hamilton Insurance Group  announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Commenting on the results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said: “Hamilton reported another strong quarter with $187 million of net income, resulting in 8.3% growth in book value per common share and a 30.2% annualized return on average equity. “Both our underwriting and investment […]

The Bank of Butterfield repurchased for cancellation 284,100 common shares at an average price of $45.75 per share in July 2025. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company repurchased […]

PartnerRe Ltd. reported first half 2025 results. Highlights Gross premiums written of $5.2 billion Non-life gross written premiums of $4.0 billion Life and Health gross written premiums of $1.2 billion Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd. of $493 million and annualized return on equity of 10.5% Operating income of $6 million and annualized operating income […]

A trip in May 2025 by Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago cost $4,079.11, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from May 25, 2025 – May 30, 2025, and the web page listing said, “Senator the […]

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, announced a “significant expansion of its capital management initiatives.” A spokesperson said, “The Company’s Board of Directors approved a renewal to the current common share repurchase authorization to $200 million and additionally approved an increase to the quarterly dividend to $0.15 per common share. “This announcement builds […]

August 6 saw 4,385 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 169,314.00 BD. 3,385 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.4% at $45.00 per share, while the other 1,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 3.0% at $16.99 per share. The BSX finished at 2,978.99, […]

The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today [Aug 6] to provide information on their new body-worn cameras. “They bring about enhanced transparency and accountability,” the Police Commissioner said. “It provides an objective, unbiased record of that interaction.” One of the upgrades the cameras have is the ability to live stream, with the police […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that Trimingham Road, Paget Parish, just North of the Trimingham Hill intersection, will be closed to one lane to accommodate manhole repair works. A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and continue until Friday, August 8, 2025. Working hours will […]

Applications are open for Bermudian students aged 14-18 to serve on the Youth Advisory Board to help shape mental health reform in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Mental Health Plan Team 2027 is inviting you to apply to join the Youth Advisory Board [YAB] to shape youth mental health in Bermuda. The YAB will play […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Russ Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer. A spokesperson said, “Buckley will join the Company’s Executive Management team, reporting to Pina Albo, Chief Executive Officer, with the official start date in the coming weeks to be confirmed. “In his new role, Buckley will oversee Hamilton’s risk […]

St. George’s Cricket Club announced sanctions imposed on Onias Bascome and Macai Simmons following the 2025 Cup Match Classic, and also apologised to “members, the public at large, and sponsors for our players’ behavior and breaking of the Code of Conduct.” A spokesperson said, “The St George’s Cricket Club would like to share the sanctions imposed […]

The Bermuda Under-15 national football team were defeated 2-0 by Trinidad and Tobago Under-15 in their final group match of the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Caribbean Championships in Aruba today [August 6]. Coach Vashun Blanchette’s side played three matches in League B group E, drawing 0-0 with Antigua and Barbuda and beating Barbados 3-2. Related Stories […]

A trip in July 2025 by Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne to Montego Bay, Jamaica cost $3,134.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from July 6, 2025 – July 9, 2025, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa […]

The Department of Parks and the Bermuda Youth Library are inviting families, camps, and book lovers to experience the newly updated StoryWalk at the Botanical Gardens on Thursday, August 14. A Government spokesperson said, “The StoryWalk begins at 10:00 a.m. under the Banyan Trees and concludes with interactive activities on the Celebration Lawn. This free, family-friendly […]

This August, Bermuda Is Love is launching the #JusticeNotCharity Campaign with a series of “justice-themed events that unite direct service and action with legal education and grassroots advocacy.” A spokesperson said, “Each event this month will focus on a critical justice issue – legal access, housing insecurity, food justice, and healthcare reform – and will […]