Hurricane Humberto, tropical storm Imelda threaten Bermuda, Bahamas

Hurricane Humberto is expected to produce dangerous surf for Bermuda and the US East Coast this week while Tropical Storm Imelda is strengthening near the Bahamas, forecasters said. Humberto remained a powerful Category 4 storm in the Atlantic...

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda 

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools and issued mandatory evacuation orders for some islands Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, with landslides killing one man in Cuba. The storm was located...

Premier Burt Travel to Europe for Ministry of Finance Engagements

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon David Burt, JP, MP, will travel to Europe this week to strengthen relations with national and EU decision-makers and advance Bermuda’s interests. The Premier was invited to Dublin, Ireland, to deliver a...

Imelda and Humberto deliver double threat — dangerous surf and coastal flooding for US, back-to-back hurricanes for Bermuda

By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — Tropical Storm Imelda is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves off the Southeast coast this week, kicking up dangerous surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and beach erosion from Florida...

Is the end looming for Canada’s border pre-clearance program with the United States?

At a testy meeting in Banff recently, the American ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, mused about the future of pre-clearance in Canada. Cross-border travel numbers are down, he complained, which makes the cost of the program less appealing to...

Burt to represent Bermuda in three European countries

Created: Sep 28, 2025 06:17 PM David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) David Burt aims to advance Bermudian relations and interests in Europe in the week ahead. A spokeswoman said the Premier and...

Ministry Marks World Tourism Day 2025

The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport joins the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day on Saturday, September 27, a moment to reflect on the progress made in Bermuda’s tourism sector and to reaffirm the Government’s...

Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda; Tropical Depression Nine near Bahamas expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda

A powerful Category 4 Hurricane Humberto is churning near Bermuda with 155 mph winds, while Tropical Depression Nine is strengthening near the Bahamas and expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda. Both storms threaten dangerous surf, flooding, and...

Chatmore Launches New Beach Schooling

Chatmore announced the launch of its Beach Schooling programme, an “innovative extension of its Forest Schooling programmes and commitment to connecting the outdoors with learning.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative follows the recent...

US Considers Ending Pre-Clearance Service In Canadian Airports Due To Travel Slump

The United States is reassessing its Preclearance program in Canadian airports due to low passenger numbers. The service has been available at many airports across Canada for several decades, but travel between the US has been on the decline. US...

Hurricane Imelda maintains Category 2 strength, will lash Bermuda

Hurricane Imelda strengthened into a Category 2 storm Wednesday and will bring hurricane force winds, damaging winds and flash flooding to Bermuda before moving out to sea Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, Humberto has dissipated and is no longer a...

Duty relief granted for Elbow Beach redevelopment

Created: Sep 27, 2025 11:47 AM The century-old, 44-acre Elbow Beach Hotel has been closed since the pandemic (Photograph supplied) Legislation to assist the renovation and reopening of the Elbow Beach Hotel property passed with broad support in...

Pink Sand Consultants Supports Young Travellers

Crystal Dill recently established Pink Sand Consultants to “fill a gap in professional, dependable support services tailored for children, young people, and young adults travelling between Bermuda and the United Kingdom.” A spokesperson said, “We...

USPS Operation Santa now accepting letters for 2025 holiday season

US Postal Service kicking off 'USPS Operation Santa' for 2025 season WEEK. WE’RE GOING TO START TONIGHT TAKING A LOOK AT REGIONAL HUMIDITY LEVELS WITH THE DEW POINTS THAT ARE MORE TYPICAL TO BETTER SHOW US WHAT’S OUT THERE FOR WHAT WE’RE GOING TO...

Canadian travellers, airlines, airports could be hit financially if pre-clearance into U.S. lost, says expert

Major airlines and airports, as well as both domestic and international travellers, could face added costs if pre-clearance services are lost in Canada, says an aviation expert. Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, said on Thursday that...

Couple Celebrates 30th Anniversary In Bermuda

American couple Barb and Bob Lippmann are celebrating their 30th anniversary with two trips to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Perennial repeat visitors Barb and Bob Lippmann choose their 30th anniversary year to make two visits to Bermuda – the...

Humberto, Now a Category Four, to Brush Caribbean Beaches

Though the storm isn’t forecast to strike land, energy from Humberto is expected to create “life-threatening surf and rip current conditions” on beaches in the northern Leeward Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Bermuda and Puerto Rico this weekend...

Hurricane Humberto, now a Category 4, to brush Caribbean beaches

Hurricane Humberto is set to churn up potentially “life-threatening” surf across parts of the Caribbean this weekend after a day of gathering strength.Article content Humberto early Saturday was a Category 4 hurricane on the five-step...

Ministry Observes World Tourism Day

The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport marked World Tourism Day by highlighting recent achievements in strengthening Bermuda’s tourism industry and reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth and opportunity for Bermudians. A...

UK minister makes whirlwind inaugural trip to Bermuda

Created: Sep 26, 2025 03:24 PM Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, right, joins David Burt, the Premier, with Stephen Doughty, the UK Minister of State for the Overseas Territories; Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; and Owen...