Beachgoers on Bermuda’s South Shore
Beachgoers on Bermuda’s South Shore were treated to an extraordinary and historic sight on Saturday when an Atlantic sturgeon — a species rarely seen in Bermuda waters — was spotted along the coastline.
News
OBA chair steps down
One Bermuda Alliance chair William Soares has stepped down from the role he took up last September.
An OBA statement said Mr Soares had been replaced by Jeremy Shrubb as interim chair.
Mr Soares was…
An OBA statement said Mr Soares had been replaced by Jeremy Shrubb as interim chair.
Mr Soares was…
LIVE: CARICOM Town Hall in St. George’s
https://vimeo.com/event/5510948
CARICOM Public Town Hall at Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s, Tuesday 19th May 2026
BELCO President On Energy, Policy, Costs, More
“Following last night’s public town hall on the National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP], Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] wishes to add its voice to the conversation on Bermuda’s energy future,” BELCO President Wayne Caines said. Mr Caines said: “Everyone in Bermuda wants affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity. Achieving this goal will require the entire …
Senate: Order Of Business For May 20th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 20], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Tabling of the Treatment of Offenders Board and the Parole Board 2025 Reports, the Corrections Reform: Accountability and Action, the 2026 Census of Population and Housing, and the Pay Transparency Policy: Public Consultation. …
Hospital & Ministry On ‘Patient Flow Protocols’
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and the Ministry of Health said that “strengthened patient‑flow protocols are already delivering meaningful improvements across the hospital. ” A spokesperson said, “The enhanced discharge process now includes several coordinated steps to improve patient movement through the system. An estimated date of discharge is set by the hospitalist within 24 …
Hospital establishes discharge lounge to ease bed woes
A ten-bed discharge lounge has been established at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to ease pressure on the facility’s Emergency Department and reduce the need for bed boarding.
The move, which w…
The move, which w…
Caines: solar power generators must protect Belco customers
The president of Belco has called for all electricity generators, including those used by private solar energy companies, to be cost-regulated and to protect his company’s customers.
Wayne Caines, who…
Wayne Caines, who…
Google courts coders and consumers at I/O, touts cheaper AI model for enterprises
Alphabet, which recently came within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, also reinforced its core consumer products including Se
UK finance ministry presses supermarkets to cap food prices, sources say
The proposals come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government seeks to address an ongoing cost of living crisis and follow a similar move by the Scottish Natio
NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says
Any decision to launch a mission would require the approval of all NATO’s 32 members and several have already signalled opposition, although no formal proposal
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-out
The move follows a similar step by the United States, which on Monday extended a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to support energy-v
Allshores is partnering with the
Allshores is partnering with the DailyMale with a donation of $270,000 over three years.
The donation will support the use of their medical van for screening outreach by the DailyMale and other healthcare organisations.
The donation will support the use of their medical van for screening outreach by the DailyMale and other healthcare organisations.
Cahow paternity mystery to be revealed tomorrow
Bermudian researchers will unveil groundbreaking DNA findings that challenge long-held beliefs about the endangered seabird
https://vimeo.com/1193725464?fl=
Police Appeal: Locate 14-Year-Old Taeore Wolffe
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Taeore Wolffe.” A police spokesperson said, “She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, of medium build and is currently believed to have short black hair. “Information suggests that the young woman was most recently seen …
Police Confirm Death Of 43-Year-Old Leroy Smith
The police have now confirmed the death of 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who died due to injuries sustained in a road collision late last month. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who was involved in a single vehicle collision shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 30th April …
Bermuda marks three road deaths after a series of crashes
Police have announced three road deaths tied to separate incidents bringing the total number to eight in just five months of 2026.
Leroy Smith, 43, who was involved in a crash on April 30, was named a…
Leroy Smith, 43, who was involved in a crash on April 30, was named a…
New season of Harbour Nights set to get underway
Harbour Nights is due to re-start on Front Street tomorrow, with an expanded 2026 season. It was called off last week due to bad weathe
The Bermuda Police Service can
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who was involved in a single vehicle collision shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 30th April 2026, has succumbed to injuries sustained in that incident.
Allshores Announces Partnership With DailyMale
Allshores is partnering with the DailyMale, making a $270,000 donation to help expand mobile medical van screenings. A spokesperson said, “Allshores is partnering with the DailyMale with a donation of $270,000 over three years. “The donation will support the use of their medical van for screening outreach by the DailyMale and other healthcare organisations. The …
Police Confirm: Two Separate Fatal Collisions
Two men died yesterday [May 18] in two separate road traffic collisions, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of two men who lost their lives as a result of separate road traffic collisions yesterday, 18th May. These tragic incidents bring the total number of fatal …
Sixth road fatality confirmed after Paget crash
Police say Leroy Smith succumbed to injuries sustained in April collision
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who wa
Two fatal crashes recorded in one day
Police confirmed the deaths of two men following separate road collisions on Monday
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of two men who
Rider fighting for life after two-vehicle crash in Sandys
A motorcycle rider sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision between a livery cycle and a motorcycle in Sandys.
Police said that shortly before midnight on Monday, first responders wer…
Police said that shortly before midnight on Monday, first responders wer…
Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
The new deaths brought to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC
International News via Reuters:
Twenty-six more suspected E
UK’s FTSE 100 ends marginally higher as bond yields resume their rise
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.1% higher at 10,330.5 points after rising as much as 0.8% earlier in the day
FILE PHOTO: Branding is seen inside the L
U.S. troop withdrawal will not undermine NATO defence in Europe, top commander says
Grynkewich, speaking in Brussels where he met with military chiefs from NATO countries, added that European allies and Canada are taking more responsibility for
Trump says US may attack Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
Trump was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal by Tehran to en
Hospital general wing entrance closed this weekend
An entrance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the main entrance to the facility’s general wing will be closed durin…
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the main entrance to the facility’s general wing will be closed durin…
Port Royal school reopens after students turned away for a day
Port Royal Primary School reopened its doors today after turning students away for the duration of yesterday.
The Ministry of Education confirmed yesterday that the school was closed because of “insu…
The Ministry of Education confirmed yesterday that the school was closed because of “insu…
Champions crowned after final stand at Kim Burns Memorial
The third annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament reached a dramatic crescendo at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, with a glittering day of finals bring
Somersfield Academy dominate middle school badminton championships
Somersfield Academy enjoyed a spectacular day on home soil, sweeping three of the four gold medals on offer at the 2026 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Mid
Narraway competes in Gran Premio New York City
Costa Rica’s Sebastián Brenes Mata produced a stunning late surge to win the Gran Premio New York City, snatching victory in the final 50 meters of a gruelin
Bermuda’s young sailors set for North American title bid
Bermuda’s next generation of sailing talent is heading north to compete against the continent’s finest at the 2026 Optimist North American Championship.
Th
Live Video: Press Conference On Bermuda Day
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this morning [May 19] to discuss Bermuda Day 2026. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories BermudAir Appreciate Students Parade Video: 2021 …
Photos & Video: Harrington Sound Bermuda Day
Harrington Sound Primary School held a mini Bermuda Day celebration, with students showcasing Bermuda’s culture and traditions through colourful performances, parades, and community-themed activities. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day spanning the past 15 years, visit our website BDADay.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Bermuda Day holiday. Almost 10,000 photos here Over 250 …
Traffic Advisory For Bermuda Day Events
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment issued two traffic advisories in advance of Bermuda Day. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public of traffic arrangements for Bermuda Day events taking place on Friday, 22 May 2026. “The Ministry’s notice should be read together with the separate notice …
BMA Appoint Mesheiah Keane & Graham Collier
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has announced the appointments of a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer to strengthen its leadership team and advance its digital transformation, innovation, and operational resilience agenda. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] today announced two Senior Executive appointments aimed at enhancing its leadership team …
BOE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
The BoE had previously said it would cap holding limits at 20,000 pounds ($26,786) per individual and 10 million pounds per business for sterling stablecoins th
‘I saw bad stuff’, says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack
In an interview hours after the late-morning shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Shanah recalled hearing a barrage of gunshots coming from outside the
UK employers cut hiring and post fewer jobs under shadow of Iran war
Early payroll data from the tax office – often revised sharply around the start of the tax year in April – showed a heavy fall of 100,000 in the month from Marc
Britain’s energy price cap to rise 13% in July, Cornwall Insight says
Energy bills are forecast to rise by 209 pounds ($280) to 1,850 pounds a year for a typical dual-fuel household from July
Wind turbines are seen next to an
Person Seriously Injured In Collision In Sandys
One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before midnight on Monday, 18 May 2026, first responders were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle collision involving a livery cycle and a motorcycle on Malabar Road in Sandys, near the junction with Kitchener Road. “Initial information suggests …
At least two dead, four injured in southern Spain shooting
The four injured were hospitalised and in a serious condition, the Guardia Civil force said in a statement
Exterior of a house at the site of an overnight s
International health experts meet in search for Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine options
There have been 131 suspected deaths and 500 cases linked to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the WHO
A Congolese health worker
Shares and bonds steady as oil eases on Trump’s Iran comments
Trump said on Monday he had halted a planned resumption of attacks against Iran to allow time for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the war, after Teh
Sterling slips after UK jobs data, politics in focus
The Office for National Statistics said the jobs drop was the biggest since May 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed that the figures were
Collision Involving Two Vehicles In Devonshire
[Updated] A two-vehicle collision involving a public bus and a motorcycle occurred on Palmetto Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:24am on Monday, 18th May 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious two vehicle collision involving a public bus and a motorcycle on Palmetto Road in Devonshire. “Details surrounding …
Trial begins over fatal 2011 shooting of Randy Robinson
The trial of a man accused of a fatal shooting 15 years ago began in the Supreme Court yesterday with prosecutors describing the case against Devon Hewey.
Mr Hewey has denied charges of premeditated m…
Mr Hewey has denied charges of premeditated m…
Port Royal school closed amid teacher dispute
A primary school embroiled in a dispute with the Minister of Education was closed for the day yestereday because of staff shortages.
The Royal Gazette contacted the Ministry of Education and was …