Bermuda News Updates

Video: Bermuda Snail Declared ‘Safe & Secure’

February 16, 2026

The greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, has now been “confirmed safe and secure” following a conservation effort. A statement from the Chester Zoo said, “The greater Bermuda snail [Poecilozonites bermudensis] was believed to be lost forever until a small surviving population was rediscovered in an alleyway in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton, a decade ago. “Now, […]

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“Work Together To Prevent Further Tragedies”

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Road Safety Council said they are “deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of life resulting from Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2026. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones affected by this devastating event.” A Government spokesperson said, “This loss is a somber reminder of […]

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Tre Manders On Return To Western Stars

February 16, 2026

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tre Manders says his move to Western Stars from St David’s marks a return to his cricketing roots as the club rebuilds after a difficult season. Western Stars struggled to field a team towards the end of last term, and despite earning promotion to the Premier Division in the T20 competition, […]

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Tributes Paid To Ceola Wilson

February 16, 2026

Following the passing of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, tributes were shared by Opposition Leader Ben Smith, former Premier Ewart F. Brown, and the Progressive Labour Party, all of whom highlighted her lasting impact on Bermuda’s media landscape. Opposition Leader Ben Smith Statement “Bermuda has indeed lost a gem with the passing of journalism veteran, Ceola […]

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Leverock Earns Wellness Certification

February 16, 2026

Bermuda national team footballer Danté Leverock has become a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Practitioner. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, recently joined Allshores Ltd as a wellness co-ordinator. “Proud to share that I’m now a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Wellness Practitioner,” Leverock said. “This is a meaningful step in my wellness coordinator […]

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…

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Interim Report Released On Death On Cruise Ship

February 16, 2026

An interim report has been issued into the fatal accident involving a passenger lift aboard the Bermuda-registered cruise ship Arvia during its voyage from Southampton to Tenerife last year. The report said, “Interim report on the investigation of a fatal accident on the Bermuda registered passenger vessel Arvia while on passage from Southampton, England to […]

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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To AXIS Specialty

February 16, 2026

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] to AXIS Specialty Insurance Limited [ASIL] [Pembroke, Bermuda], a subsidiary of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [Axis Capital]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect ASIL’s balance […]

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David Bascome’s Blast Defeated By Ambush

February 16, 2026

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 7-3 by St Louis Ambush at home in the Major Arena Soccer League on Saturday [February 14]. Baltimore are sixth in the standings after 13 games this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as […]

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Column: Dr Kimberley Watkins On Heart Month

February 16, 2026

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] February is Heart Month – a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and empower our community to take steps toward a stronger, healthier heart. With Valentine’s Day also falling in February, it’s the perfect moment to show your heart some extra love through healthy habits. At the Bermuda […]