[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Ben Smith] How many times have we driven overseas, followed the GPS, only to miss an exit, or turn too early, and end up heading in the wrong direction? And if you’re old enough to remember, the odds of getting lost were greater when you used an old fashioned […]
24th, October 2026, 10:16pm
Japan’s Kensei Hirata and American Chandler Blanchet share the lead at the halfway stage of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after the second round at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [October 23]. Hirata carded a seven-under-par 64 to reach 13 under, making seven birdies. He believes his six previous victories on the Japan Tour will stand […]
24th, October 2026, 09:46pm
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to “exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online, as another suspected rental scam was recently reported to police.” A police spokesperson said, “In the latest instance, the suspicious requests consisted of: “A supposed requirement to send an initial $100 fee. “A claim that payment […]
24th, October 2026, 09:41pm
The Conservative Friends of the Overseas Territories [CFOT] has launched a new policy paper, setting out 36 recommendations for what they termed a “new era of partnership between the United Kingdom and the 14 British Overseas Territories.” A spokesperson said, “The paper was launched earlier this month at a reception at the Conservative Party Conference, […]
24th, October 2026, 09:36pm
Bermuda Police are warning businesses of a phone scam involving fraudsters impersonating Butterfield Bank investigators to steal funds. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising businesses and corporate banking customers to remain vigilant following a sophisticated telephone-based fraud campaign targeting Bermuda businesses between 20th and 21st October 2026. “The scam, known […]
24th, October 2026, 09:34pm
Wanda Bluefort, Anthony Smith, Julie Trott, Dominique Simons and Massimo Bernasconi have been announced as the 2026 Police Week Impact Award recipients. Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] proudly celebrated five outstanding members of its team during the 2026 Police Week Impact Awards, recognising individuals whose dedication, leadership and […]
24th, October 2026, 09:31pm
Prestel & Partner held a family office retreat in Bermuda on October 16–17, supported by the Bermuda Business Development Agency. A spokesperson said, “Prestel & Partner held its Family Office Retreat at The Loren Residence in Bermuda on 16–17 October, bringing together family office principals, family members and invited experts for two days of discussions […]
24th, October 2026, 09:28pm
The BFA has announced a venue change for Sunday’s First Division match between Southampton Rangers and St. David’s due to a shortage of match officials. A spokesperson said, “Due to a shortage of match officials for Sunday, October 25th, the following changes have been made to the First Division match between S’Rangers and St. David’s. […]
24th, October 2026, 09:23pm
Sixteen promising young swimmers from Bermuda’s Sharks Swim Club have wrapped up an intensive week of warm-weather training at the club’s demanding DC-12 training camp in Florida. The week-long camp, which also welcomed participants from Harbour Amateur Swimming Club [HASC], pushed the contingent through gruelling pool work and dry-land strength conditioning designed to lay the […]
24th, October 2026, 09:01pm
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured three top-five finishes during a 14-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron drove Eagle Crest Queen to a fourth-place finish in Race 2 over the pace, recording a time of 1:56.1. In Race 7, he steered Er Checkers to fifth place in another pace event, finishing in […]
24th, October 2026, 08:57pm