Video: Minister Michael Weeks On Hurricane

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 30] to provide an update from the Emergency Measures Organisation on Hurricane Imelda. Good afternoon, members of the media, and to the people of Bermuda who...

Government honours seniors in global day of remembrance

Created: Sep 30, 2025 05:30 PM (Updated: Sep 30, 2025 05:30 PM) The Government recognised the importance of Bermuda’s seniors ahead of an international day honouring their contributions. The International Day of Older Persons will be celebrated on...

CAA Launches Coaching Boys Into Men

As part of Domestic Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] has launched a new initiative — Coaching Boys Into Men [CBIM] — which trains athletic coaches to hold guided discussions with young athletes about respect,...

S&P revises outlook to positive on NCB

S&P Global Ratings on Monday changed its future view for NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) and its main banking unit, National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCBJ), from “stable” to “positive”. This “positive outlook” means there is an increased chance the...

Micheaux Film Festival Sets Full 2025 Lineup Featuring 36 World Premieres

EXCLUSIVE: L.A.’s Micheaux Film Festival will run at The Culver Theater in Culver City from October 23 to 26, with a selection of short and feature projects, including 36 world premieres. Scroll down to see the featured lineup. The festival,...

Turtle project in beach clean-up at Somerset Long Bay

Created: Sep 30, 2025 03:16 PM (Updated: Sep 30, 2025 03:16 PM) The crew of the Brilliant Lady during a clean-up exercise at Somerset Long Bay (Photograph courtesy of Bermuda Zoological Society) The Bermuda Turtle Project and the crew of a...

Information officers celebrated for their work on Pati

Created: Oct 07, 2025 03:03 PM (Updated: Oct 07, 2025 03:03 PM) Information officers recognised for their contributions to Pati at a recent awards breakfast (Photograph supplied) The people who work to answer public access to information requests...

Nursing course achieves global accreditation

Created: Sep 29, 2025 11:39 AM (Updated: Sep 29, 2025 11:39 AM) Renee Faulcon, the Head of Nursing and Allied Health (Photograph supplied) Bermuda College’s nursing programme has gained accreditation from a globally recognised body. Initial...

CARPHA Leads Child Development Training

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], recently hosted training in Bermuda to “enhance the skills of healthcare personnel in child growth monitoring and development.” A Government spokesperson...

Photos: Hearn Visits WFA Training Camp

Warwick Football Academy have begun preparations for the upcoming youth football season with the visit of coach consultant Liam Hearn from the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “Liam, who works in the Sheffield United Youth Academy, is on...

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

You don’t have to chase summer to find a good beach. Some of the most rewarding trips happen after the high season ends, when the weather still holds, prices drop, and you have more space to yourself. Here are 12 beach destinations—one for each...

Meanwhile, Bitcoin Life Insurer Raises $82M to Expand Savings

Today, Meanwhile, a life insurer operating entirely in Bitcoin, announced it has raised $82 million in new capital. This initiative is set to address the increasing demand from people wanting to safeguard their families. It also targets...

Business leader warns: don’t make family your CFO

Created: Sep 30, 2025 07:58 AM Kimwana Eve, founder and CEO, Lookie Lookie, left; Carlton Crockwell, chairman and CEO of Security Associates Ltd; Polina Branco, CEO of Celeste Ventures and Two Point O Collective speak with moderator Kevin Minors,...

An 81-year-old Norfolk woman is walking from California to Florida for Alzheimer’s awareness

From urban California streets to mountain passes to Arizona flatlands and rural highways throughout the Southwest, thousands of drivers since April have encountered the same unexpected and curious sight: an 81-year-old Norfolk woman — all...

Exploring Yuyos Herbs: Paraguay’s Green Treasure Rediscovered By Science

Every day across Paraguay, yuyeros (herbal vendors) sell bundles of medicinal herbs in markets, roadside stalls and neighbourhood stands. Infused in tereré, a cold drink, or mate, its hot counterpart, as well as tea, yuyos (which are medicinal...

Documentary about Maine man’s survival on the ocean to be shown in Bar Harbor

BAR HARBOR, Maine — Two and a half months. 76 days. 1,824 hours. 109,440 minutes. An eternity. No matter how you measure it, surviving for that amount of time in the open ocean in a 6-foot raft with minimal supplies takes endurance, ingenuity, the...

Camily Lovell Named Professional Of Year

Clinical Manager of Pathways Camily Lovell was named the Substance Abuse Professional of the Year and runner-up honours went to Karla Trott, Clinical Supervisor at Turning Point. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of September’s National...

Norwegian Aqua Kicks Off Winter Caribbean Sailings in a New Homeport: Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially welcomed Norwegian Aqua to its new homeport in Miami, marking the start of the ship’s winter season of Caribbean and Bahamas cruises, including regular stops at the line’s signature private island, Great...

AP News Summary at 8:06 a.m. EDT

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years....

Out of the past: Oct. 6

125 Years October 6, 1900 The following named persons have entered for the work of the Senior class in the high school: Hugh Beebe, Taylor Cummins, Arthur Smith, Effie Aikman, Amelia Davies, Alice Edgar, Jennie Francis, Ruth Given, Anna Graham,...