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Boy, 11, reported missing

June 9, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Liam Murphy.
The boy was last seen at about 3.30pm boarding a bus near Purvis Primary School, Warwick, to make hi…

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The public is invited to

June 9, 2026

The public is invited to attend the annual King’s Birthday Parade, which will take place on Saturday, 13 June 2026, on Front Street, Hamilton.

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Police Appeal: Locate 11-Year-Old Liam Murphy

June 9, 2026

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Liam Murphy. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Bermudian National Liam Murphy. “Liam was last seen around 3:30 p.m. boarding a bus near Purvis Prumary School, Warwick, to make his way to Somerset. “At the …

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As Bermuda prepares to celebrate

June 9, 2026

As Bermuda prepares to celebrate Carnival 2026 from June 10–16, the Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) is reminding residents and visitors that the most important part of any celebration is getting home safely.

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$17,300 Worth Of School Supplies Donated

June 9, 2026

Support Public Schools, Bermuda has inspired supporters to purchase more than $17,300 worth of new school supplies to benefit Bermuda’s public schools this term. A spokesperson said, “In addition, several thousand dollars’ worth of good quality second-hand office supplies have been donated by companies to help support teachers and administrators. The supplies will be delivered …

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Dead Fish Found At Shelly Bay Beach

June 9, 2026

Officials are monitoring conditions at Shelly Bay after a number of dead fish were found on the beach, and said that while they do not yet have a final cause, the fish do not have sores or marks so disease is not suspected, and low oxygen levels in the water are among the possible factors. DENR …

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Hudson Ferris Earns Deloitte Scholarship

June 9, 2026

Hudson Ferris has been named the inaugural recipient of the Deloitte Bermuda John Johnston ‘Leadership with Integrity’ Scholarship, which provides Bermudian students with up to $30,000 over a maximum of three years. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of his recent retirement and lasting contributions to the firm and community, Deloitte is proud to announce the renaming …

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More than 1,500 sign petition for Caricom referendum

June 9, 2026

An online petition that urges the Government to hold a referendum before committing the island to becoming a full member of Caricom has gained more than 1,500 signatures.
Daniel Marshall started the c…

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Bermudians selected for Azorean study abroad project

June 9, 2026

Two Bermudians have been selected for a first-of-its-kind international summer programme in the Azores.
Sydney Rego, 24, and Catrina Furtado, 19, both of Azorean descent, were chosen for the Luso-Amer…

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‘Beautiful Hen’ visits on Front Street

June 9, 2026

A schooner used as a training vessel by the French Navy made a stop in Bermuda this week.
The Belle Poule, which translates as “beautiful hen”, called on the island in 2009 during tall ship races.
Bui…

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Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks

June 9, 2026

Brent futures fell $4.30, or 4.6%, to $89.95 a barrel at 12:38 p.m. EDT (1638 GMT)

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Oil prices fell about 5% on Tuesd

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Economist: We need IB’s voice on CARICOM

June 9, 2026

Economist Craig Simmons says we need an opinion from International Business on CARICOM membership, and we need to be cautious when making per capita comparisons

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Pubs hope to score big during World Cup

June 9, 2026

As excitement builds around the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Thursday, sports bars and pubs on the island are preparing for a boost in business. Kenda

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Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter, US must react

June 9, 2026

He said the two U.S. pilots involved in the incident were both safe and uninjured

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U.S. President Donald Trump said o

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Record number of Duke of Edinburgh awardees honoured

June 9, 2026

A record-breaking number of young people achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award were celebrated at a special ceremony at Government House.
No fewer than 27 awardees achieved Gold — the highest …

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Trash collections delayed next week

June 9, 2026

Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout next week owing to National Heroes Day.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment stated that trash collection will follow a “roll-over” sch…

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Bermuda to mark King’s Birthday on Saturday

June 9, 2026

Bermuda will celebrate the official birthday of King Charles III with a parade along Front Street on Saturday.
Members of the public can join Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, and other dignitaries at the…

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Comeback of police TV series for second season

June 9, 2026

A second series documenting the work of Bermuda Police Service has started to air on the BBC this week.

Policing Paradise goes behind the scenes on the front line with the island’s police force, f…

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Below normal hurricane season does not mean a lower threat, says BWS

June 9, 2026

June 1st marked the start of the 2026 hurricane season

A below normal hurricane season does not mean a lower threat level, according to forecasters at th

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US-based Bermudian crowned Miss Arizona for America

June 9, 2026

A Bermudian-born business owner, community leader and advocate based in the United States has been crowned Miss Arizona for America.
Abby Charles, who has roots in Smith’s Parish and is an alumna of T…

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Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after ‘barbaric’ knife attack sparks anger

June 9, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as “sickening” after video of the attack, which took place in north Belfast late on Monday evening, was shared widely on social media International News via Reuters: Police in Northern Ireland appealed for calm after arresting a Sudanese man on Tuesday over a knife attack that left […]

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Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants

June 9, 2026

In a first trip by a pope to the archipelago, beginning on Thursday, Leo will visit the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria, which in 2020 was criticised by a l

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Candidates for UN’s top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

June 9, 2026

Four of the five candidates to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who completes his second five-year term at the end of this year, laid out their visio

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UK’s FTSE 100 hits over three-week low as banks, energy stocks sag

June 9, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 1.4% lower at 10,227.33 points, its weakest close since May 15

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Britain’s blue-ch

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Soca king to headline Admiralty House concert

June 9, 2026

The king of soca will wow audiences on land and sea during a concert on Saturday.
A statement said the world-renowned Machel Montano will headline the Waves soca in the water bash at Admiralty House P…

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Homecoming: David Bascome returns to North Village in major youth football partnership

June 9, 2026

North Village Community Club (NVCC) and the Bascome Futbol Leadership Academy (BFLA) have announced a major strategic partnership aimed at transforming youth fo

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27 Young People Earn Earn DoE Gold Award

June 9, 2026

Twenty-seven young people have earned the Gold Award, the highest level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Monday 8 June 2026, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda gathered at Government House to honour 27 young people who have achieved the Gold Award, the highest level of …

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Annapolis to Bermuda: Time Machine within touching distance of glory as lead balloons

June 9, 2026

The frontrunners aboard Time Machine are within touching distance of silverware after stretching their lead to a monumental margin on day three of the 2026 Anna

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Karl Roberts rules out permanent Bermuda job despite praising ‘coachable’ squad

June 9, 2026

Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team interim head coach Karl Roberts has firmly ruled himself out of the running for the permanent position, insisting his sol

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Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on

June 9, 2026

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7thJune 2026, police officers were conducting stop and search operations on Crow Lane, near Lane Hill, Pembroke, when they stopped a motorcar travelling east, driven by a 22-year-old male.

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Siblinga Elijah and Elan Daley shatter national benchmarks in Canada

June 9, 2026

Bermudian swimming siblings Elijah and Elan Daley took the pool by storm at the 2026 June Performance Meet in Canada, rewriting the record books and logging an

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Think Pink with Jade Morris

June 9, 2026

In the first episode of season 2; we explore Bermuda’s vibrant Carnival and its cultural significance, community impact, and upcoming events, featuring insights

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Two Men Arrested: Warrant, Knife, Unlicensed

June 9, 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested after being found driving without a licence and having an outstanding warrant, while in a separate matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon in public. Unlicensed Driver With Outstanding Warrant A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th June 2026, police …

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Man arrested for hidden knife during traffic stop

June 9, 2026

A 28-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night after a concealed knife was found on his person during a traffic stop.
A police spokesman said that at about 10.45pm on Saturday, officers were on mobi…

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Two motorists arrested, one of them had a knife

June 9, 2026

Police say the arrests were made as ‘proactive patrols’ continue

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Bermuda Police Service release:Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th Ju

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Residents in the Glebe Road,

June 9, 2026

Residents in the Glebe Road, Friswell Hill South Terrace, and Parsons Road areas say yesterday’s disturbing incident reopened painful memories of one of Bermuda’s darkest periods of gun violence, bringing fear, anxiety, and trauma back to the forefront of their minds.

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US helicopter crew who went down in Strait of Hormuz rescued by drone

June 9, 2026

A U.S. Navy surface drone found and rescued the two crew from the waters of the strait, the U.S. military’s Central Command told Reuters

International N

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Minister Grants Permission For Capsule Units

June 9, 2026

Minister Diallo Rabain has granted planning permission for nine prototype capsule units for emergency housing in the west end, with the permission granted for a limited period of four years. The letter from the Minister said, “I have carefully considered the record of appeal, and I have decided to uphold the appeal and grant planning permission …

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Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport, regulator says

June 9, 2026

Nationwide violence broke out two years ago following a knife attack in the northern England city of Southport, which left three young girls dead at a Taylor Sw

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Apple failed to make its AI tool to comply to EU regulations, EU Commission says

June 9, 2026

“The decision not to roll out Siri AI in the EU is Apple’s and Apple’s only,” spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters in Brussels

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Stocks get a boost from tech dip-buying; bonds flag

June 9, 2026

In Europe, the STOXX 600 edged up 0.5%, led by tech heavyweights ASML and Infineon. U.S. stock futures rose 0.4% to 0.6%, as a broad range of shares gained in p

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Pope Leo heads to Barcelona on Spain tour focused on war and migration

June 9, 2026

Leo, who has adopted a more forceful tone recently against the direction of global leadership, also told Spain’s parliament on Monday that the “moral greatness”

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Bank of England warns of scams after fake video shows brawl with Reform UK’s Farage

June 9, 2026

Images available on Elon Musk’s X platform on Tuesday linked through to web pages showing a pretend BBC News article which promoted a financial trading scheme w

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London’s FTSE 100 weighed by GSK shares after Nuvalent takeover

June 9, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slipped 0.3% to 10,341 points by 0810 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.2%

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UK’s

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Sterling rises against euro, dollar as risk sentiment improves

June 9, 2026

The pound is seen as a risk-sensitive currency, given Britain’s reliance on global trade and capital flows

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Sterling

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BermudAir sees demand for service to Caribbean

June 9, 2026

Another aircraft is to be added to the BermudAir fleet by the end of the year as the airline eyes a “good demand” for non-stop service between the island and the Caribbean, the company’s founder and c…

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Police say no evidence of gunshots near Pembroke school

June 9, 2026

A primary school lockdown was lifted this afternoon as police said there was no evidence to substantiate concerns about suspected gunshots in the area.
There had been a significant police presence in …

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Rabain grants permission for modular housing at Boaz Island

June 9, 2026

A decision by the Development Applications Board to reject plans for modular housing at Boaz Island has been overturned by the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation.
In a June 5 letter…

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Rego & Furtado Selected For Azores Programme

June 9, 2026

Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have been selected for an international academic and cultural initiative designed to strengthen ties between the Azores and its global diaspora. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, are pleased to announce the selection of Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado as the two Bermuda …

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Petition Calls For Referendum On CARICOM

June 9, 2026

A petition has been launched calling on the Government of Bermuda to hold a referendum on whether the island should apply for full membership in CARICOM. The petition, which is shown as being started by Daniel Marshall 20 hours ago, states, “We, the registered voters of Bermuda, call upon the Government of Bermuda to hold a clear …