Local officials coordinated an international response after receiving a distress alert from the French sailing yacht Zion some 48 miles east-northeast of Bermuda, with a US Coast Guard aircraft later locating the vessel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon [EPIRB] distress alert was received by RCC […]
2nd, February 2026, 08:06pm
The police have issued another safety advisory following another report that a phone advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace was stolen by someone after meeting up. A spokesperson said, “Following another report this past weekend that a cell phone advertised for sale locally on Facebook Marketplace was stolen by an unknown potential buyer, after meeting […]
2nd, February 2026, 07:11pm
The official Government and Legal notices for today [February 2] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments, notification of planning applications registered, contracts, boards appointments and cancellation of registration. Notice Of Intention To Construct A Controlled Plant The Market Place Limited 64 Church Street Hamilton Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: […]
2nd, February 2026, 06:53pm
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 2.1% in August, the overall volume of retail sales index increased 2.6% when compared to August 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2025 Retail Sales Index publication. “August’s […]
2nd, February 2026, 06:28pm
“Price Forbes today announces the launch of its cross-class follow facility Lectio in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Initially offering a Bermuda property line, this will allow Price Forbes Bermuda to automatically follow pre-approved lead insurers across Bermudian property placements, with premium scope estimated at around $85m. “Launched in April 2021 to provide guaranteed access to […]
2nd, February 2026, 05:33pm
Run Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Race returns for its fourth edition on Saturday, February 21, at Southside in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “The local running event with no finish line is gearing up for its fourth staging. On February 21st at Southside in St. Davids, Run Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Race, sponsored by Monument Re, will […]
2nd, February 2026, 05:32pm
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is inviting guests to celebrate love, art and self-care throughout February with special experiences as part of its Love & Spa Month. A spokesperson said, “Throughout February, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club invites guests to celebrate love, art, and self-care. The hotel’s complimentary Love of Art tour is available all […]
2nd, February 2026, 05:29pm
Consumers paid 1.9% more in August than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ August 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more […]
2nd, February 2026, 05:28pm
One suspect was arrested and another ‘remains at large’ following an attempted burglary at Crisson Jewellers in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 10:13am on Saturday, 31st January 2026, police officers responded to a reported attempted burglary at Crisson Jewellers on Front Street, City of Hamilton. “Patrol officers attended the scene to speak with the […]
2nd, February 2026, 05:05pm
Police are investigating a motorcycle collision in Devonshire that left a 52-year-old man hospitalised in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. A spokesperson said, “An investigation regarding the circumstances of a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision that resulted in the rider being hospitalised in critical condition is ongoing. “The injured motorcyclist, understood to be […]
2nd, February 2026, 01:02pm