Bermuda News Updates

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…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 4

January 3, 2026

Sunday, January 4 is expected to see a mainly dry and bright start, then turning cloudy and showery, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will […]

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Carnival in Bermuda set to return in June

January 3, 2026

Carnival in Bermuda will take to the streets again in June with six days of events scheduled.
In a statement, organisers said that Carnival in Bermuda will be held from June 10 and 15, National Heroes…

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US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife

January 3, 2026

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure…

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Former police commissioner George Jackson dies

January 3, 2026

George Jackson, a former Commissioner of Police, has died after a period of illness at the age of 73.
The Bermuda Ex-Police Association announced on Facebook that Mr Jackson had died on New Year’s Da…

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 3

January 3, 2026

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 3rd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Shipping […]

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ATM fraudster jailed for three years

January 3, 2026

An American visitor who stole just over $100,000 from bank machines in transactions spanning eight days last summer has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
Derek Telles, 38, of California, plea…

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Drumming in new year, Gombeys also pay respects

January 3, 2026

New Year’s Day is among popular times during the season for the island’s Gombey troupes to don regalia for performances in public.
For the H&H Gombeys, welcoming 2026 came with a poignant look bac…

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Public notice details $3.7m in housing contracts

January 3, 2026

Redevelopment works for a housing project at the East End and the purchase of container homes by the Government stand out among agreements disclosed in about $3.7 million of contracts issued over the …

Leaders Hornets resume league title bid

January 3, 2026

Dandy Town will shift their focus back to the title race after retaining the Friendship Trophy with victory over North Village on New Year’s Day.
The Premier Division leaders host Young Men’s Social C…

Comet class mourn loss of Zaniko Hendrickson

January 3, 2026

Bermuda Comet Class Association president Maxwell Curtis has paid tribute to his late sailing colleague Zaniko Hendrickson, who recently passed away at age 35.
Curtis described the Mid Atlantic Boat a…

Ajani Robinson skips his way to success in China

January 3, 2026

Bermudian Ajani Robinson won gold in the Double Dutch Single Freestyle at the China Rope Skipping Association China Open in Shanghai.
Robinson, who represented the United States, beat more than 30 co…

Warwick and FC Bascome in Charles Marshall Cup final

January 3, 2026

Some of the best young football talent on the island will be on display when Warwick Football Academy and FC Bascome clash in the Charles Marshall Cup final at Somerset Cricket Club on Saturday (2.30p…

Curing post-holiday financial hangover

January 3, 2026

Every January tells a familiar story: the Christmas lights come down, the last of the leftovers are eaten, and reality sets in with the arrival of credit-card statements. After weeks of festive genero…

Should we help our adult daughter with financial turnaround?

January 3, 2026

Dear Dave,
Our daughter is 30, and she used to live a completely irresponsible lifestyle. This irresponsible behaviour extended into the way she handled her finances, too. While she was in college, sh…

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Sousa family welcomes first baby of 2026

January 3, 2026

Bermuda yesterday welcomed Henry Sousa — the first baby of 2026.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Hospitals Board said Henry was born to parents Emily and Ryan Sousa at 11.18am.
She added: “Baby Henry we…

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Bermudian film-maker co-directs fantasy horror movie

January 3, 2026

A Bermudian film-maker living in London has crafted his scariest film in a project exploring insecurity through the “Tooth Fairy”.
Nasir Simmons, 25, is putting the final touches on his indie film Gri…

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Motocross: New Year’s Day Race Results

January 3, 2026

The Bermuda Motocross Association held its New Year’s Day races on January 1, 2026, with riders competing across several classes. In the PeeWee division, Eli Philpott finished first, followed by Diego Daniels, Kailo Young, Jay’a Nesbitt-Rayner and Kannon Tucker. The 50cc class was won by A’kyo Cannonier, with Tiano Tucker Wall second, Diego Daniels third, […]