19,000 BELCO customers without power as Hurricane Melissa moves away from Bermuda

As Hurricane Melissa moves away from Bermuda, recovery efforts are now underway. BELCO has reported that approximately 19,000 customers remain without power as crews work to restore service across the island. Here’s the latest information. Reports...

Hurricane Melissa Moves Away from Bermuda; Expected to Become Extratropical Today

Wind history of Hurricane Melissa. The red area reflects the zone that encountered at least hurricane-force sustained winds. Image: NHC Hurricane Melissa continues to move away from Bermuda after whipping up tropical storm force winds there. The...

Tech Update: WCL Launches Digital Treaty Placement Platform in Bermuda

Web Connectivity Ltd. (WCL), a Zywave company, announced the launch of its enhanced platform for treaty risk placement in Bermuda, marking a milestone in the digital transformation of the reinsurance market. Developed in close collaboration with...

Palm Beach XI enters 2026 Newport Bermuda Race

by Newport Bermuda Race 30 Oct 14:29 PDT The legendary 100-ft. canting keel supermaxi yacht Palm Beach XI is the 100th boat to register for the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Formerly known as Wild Oats XI, the yacht has won nine line honors and two...

Bermuda Employment Frequently Asked Questions (International Employment Lawyer)

Briefing Summary: Carey Olsen is pleased to have authored the Bermuda section of International Employment Lawyer's (IEL) FAQs guide. IEL's International Employment FAQs provide concise answers to commonly asked employment law questions. Service...

Vendors start holiday season with Christmas market

Created: Nov 03, 2025 07:56 AM (Updated: Nov 03, 2025 07:56 AM) Jaxon Cann-Medeiros, left, and Koa and Jett Madeiros get into the festive spirit at the holiday market at St Paul’s Anglican Church (Photograph by Blaire Simmons) Small business...

Caribbean nations count cost of Melissa as hurricane heads to Bermuda

Mexico City, Oct 30, (dpa/GNA) – Hurricane Melissa strengthened again on Thursday, as it passed beyond the Bahamas, leaving behind a trail of devastation across several Caribbean islands. The hurricane warning was lifted in the Bahamas early on...

New boss to steer sailing charity back to success

John-Paul Doughty has been appointed as executive director of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation (Photograph by Akil Simmons) A former investment banker, reinsurance broker and entrepreneur with lifelong sailing experience has been appointed as the new...

Sailors Abandon Yacht Ahead Of Hurricane

Four sailors were rescued from the yacht II Tender after it suffered sail damage northwest of Bermuda, with the crew abandoning the vessel due to Hurricane Melissa’s approach. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tuesday 28th...

Past time to act on road safety

Created: Nov 03, 2025 08:00 AM (Updated: Nov 03, 2025 08:23 AM) Speed cameras have evolved in the 30 years since Bermuda first discussed deploying them. Over that time, more than 300 have lost their lives on our roads Bermuda has suffered nine...

Bermuda’s Alicia Lister Honored By Condé Nast

Bermudian travel advisor Alicia Lister has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2025 Top Travel Specialists list. A spokesperson said, “Condé Nast Traveler, the gold standard in travel journalism, has named Bermudian travel advisor...

Charity: no barriers to screening for chronic kidney disease

Created: Nov 03, 2025 07:58 AM (Updated: Nov 03, 2025 07:58 AM) Lori Rockhead is the executive director of the Bermuda Diabetes Association A charity has underscored the importance of early detection of chronic kidney disease as it encouraged...

BMA to consult on new framework for parametric insurance

Created: Nov 03, 2025 07:59 AM Fit-for-purpose framework: residents walk in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in El Cobre, Cuba on Wednesday (Photograph by Ramon Espinosa/AP) The Bermuda Monetary Authority plans to launch a public consultation...

Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal affected by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane around midday on Tuesday with sustained winds of up to 185mph (295km/h), the worst hurricane to hit the island since meteorological records began. It took hours to cross Jamaica before first...

The Bermuda Stock Exchange Advises No Change To Trading And Settlement On Friday October 31, 2025

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) advises that there is no change anticipated to the Bermuda Stock Exchange’s (“BSX”) trading and settlement operations on Friday October 31, 2025. The trading system (BEST) and Bermuda Securities Depository (BSD)...

Football: Colts, Rangers & Wolves Win

A total of 19 goals were scored across five matches in Bermuda’s Premier and First Divisions. Premier Division Devonshire Colts 5, X-Road’s 2 Senoj Mitchell recorded a hat-trick to lead the Devonshire Colts to a 5-2 victory against X-Road’s at...

Weakened Hurricane Melissa blitzing north of Bermuda

Hurricane Melissa passed north of Bermuda early Friday. Image courtesy NOAA Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Hurricane Melissa, now a weakened Category 1 storm, was rapidly moving north away Bermuda on Friday morning after battering the Caribbean over the past...

Hurricane Melissa death toll surpasses 50 as focus turns to recovery

In the ruins of Black River, which the Jamaican government has described as Hurricane Melissa's "ground zero," people are scrambling for relief. "People are hungry," said Monique Powell as she stood watch over a stash of groceries and household...

Hurricane Melissa devastates Caribbean and picks up speed towards Bermuda

Hurricane Melissa picked up speed as it churned across open ocean towards Bermuda on Thursday, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean, where local authorities have reported almost 30 deaths. At 5pm (9pm GMT), Melissa was...

Hurricane Melissa latest: Death toll rises after trail of destruction disrupts aid efforts in Jamaica

Airport and road disruption hits aid in Jamaica Disruption to travel in Jamaica continues to hinder efforts to bring vitally needed aid into the country. Aid supplies have been able to reach the main airport in Kingston since its return to...