EU halts visa-free travel for Georgian officials
Once among the most democratic and pro-Western of the successor states to emerge from the Soviet Union, Georgia has turned increasingly authoritarian since the
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Colombians to elect new Congress, chose three presidential candidates
Voters will choose from over 3,000 candidates to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, in a vote analysts predict will be divided among dozens of parties
Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens
Sterling was last down 0.15% against the dollar to $1.3335 on the day, and set for a weekly decline of around 1.1%
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Traffic diverted after paget rollover
Woman extracted and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital as police ask witnesses to call 211 Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s Lane in Paget. Details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear at […]
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Gov’t plans 10% vehicle licence fee cut
Legislation to reduce licensing costs for motorists will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow
Government media release:
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Officials trained on anti-money laundering standards
Sessions led by Caribbean Financial Action Task Force advisors drew more than 100 participants
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Is Gov’t talking to taxi drivers?
The Tourism and Transport Minister has not formally met with the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association since May 2025, according to the BTOA
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Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks
Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said he expected to see more cyberattacks against European infrastructure and an increase in online fraud using increasingly
Students invited to take part in BELCO kite safety competition
The deadline for entries is Friday, March 13
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today reminds the public that the deadline for
ECB has no preset response to Middle East war, Lagarde says
The ECB will take its decisions “in view of all the data that we can harness, and that we can analyse, and that we can scrutinize with sufficient confidence,” s
Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership
GAFCON opposes liberal shifts in parts of the Communion, including the ordination of women and greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ members
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Somali parliament backs constitutional changes that could extend president’s term
The vote happened on Wednesday, and on Thursday analysts who follow the Horn of Africa country closely were still debating exactly what the implications are
Art exhibition ‘highlights the incredible depth of talent within our schools’
28 schools participated in the 61st Annual Schools Art Exhibitions, hosted at the Bermuda Society of Arts
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Black Vendor Market hailed a success
The 4th Annual Bacardi Black Vendor Market brought people together for an evening of culture, shopping, and celebration at the Bacardi Global Headquarters. T
Bermudian riders brave the Daytona rubble in Amateur Supercross
A contingent of eight determined riders from the Bermuda Motocross Club has concluded a grueling stint in Florida, testing their mettle against a world-class fi
Online travel stocks rise after report that OpenAI to scale back direct checkouts
Shares of Expedia were up over 12%, while Booking Holdings and Tripadvisor rose 8% and 5%, respectively
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Seven countries warn EU not to upend energy market design
Energy prices have lurched onto Europe’s political agenda this year, as industries warn they cannot compete with companies in the United States and China, where
Starmer says UK’s relationship with US still special after Trump criticism
After initially refusing to allow the United States to use British bases for the U.S.-Israeli campaign, Starmer has come under personal attack from the U.S. pre
Bittersweet success for Tucker as St. Thomas claim historic title
Bermudian freshman Denver Tucker experienced both the thrill and the heartbreak of championship racing at the Sun Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship
Iran conflict a risk to economic growth, EBRD president says
EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso told Reuters in an interview in Istanbul that the conflict “can reduce risk capital” for the region
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Marathon matches define Gnosis National Squash Championships
The 2026 Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships reached a grueling peak at the Bermuda Squash Club, as several divisions were decided by punishing five-se
Bermuda’s next generation set for All-Star showdown
Excitement is reaching fever pitch as the National Sports Center North Field prepares to host the island’s premier showcase of youth football talent this Friday
Charity closes in on $1milllion funding target
Bermuda is closing in on a major community milestone, with $807,000 raised toward The Salvation Army’s $1 million funding goal for 2026 — leaving the organi
More than 1,300 experiencing homelessness, new report finds
The figure means an estimated 2% of Bermuda’s population is experiencing homelessness
HOME, the registered charity working to end homelessness in
Exclusive-Euro zone banks face multiple threats from Iran war, ECB supervisor says
Pedro Machado addressed concerns stretching from Middle East tensions to the recent wobble in private markets, while warning that a boom in complex securitisati
Airline shares rebound as trickle of Middle East flights resume
Governments have scrambled to arrange flights out of the Middle East for tens of thousands of citizens stranded by the intensifying U.S. and Israeli conflict
Oil leaps 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens
Brent crude advanced $2.44, or 3%, to $83.84 per barrel by 0722 GMT, a fifth session of gains. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.44, or 3.27%, to $77.1
Arcline joins list of bidders for UK aerospace supplier Senior
The aero parts supplier to Boeing and Airbus in February disclosed that it had received five proposals, of which two bidders, Advent and Tinicum-Blackstone, wer
Italy ready to hike taxes on firms that speculate on energy prices, PM says
In an interview with radio broadcaster RTL 102.5, Meloni also reiterated Italy was in favour of freezing the ETS carbon-permit scheme to soften energy bills acr
Portuguese leader, in contrast with Spain, defends decision to let US use base in Iran campaign
A longstanding agreement with the United States allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but required Portugal to give ap
Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns
South Korea’s chip industry, which supplies around two-thirds of global memory chips, is also concerned that a prolonged conflict in Iran will lead to higher en
Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests
Perched between China and India, the country of 30 million people has been plagued for decades by political instability, crippling a largely agrarian economy an
Man hospitalised after reported gunshots in Devonshire
Evidence of firearm discharge discovered; investigation underway.
Around 10:40pm on 4 March 2026, police received several reports of what were believed to be
Ministry releases 2025 Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE results
System-wide data show high overall certification while underscoring the need to raise A*–C attainment and strengthen literacy and numeracy
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Bermuda pauses for grief awareness
Residents are invited to gather at City Hall to remember loved ones, observe a moment of silence, and support counselling and outreach
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One man in hospital after suspected gunfire in Devonshire
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Around 10:40pm on 4 March 2026, police received several reports of what were believed to be gunshots in the Mary Victoria Road / Alexandr
Are the US attacks on Iran legal?
Below is a look at the legality of the U.S. attacks, which critics say exceed the president’s authority and fails to comply with international law
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Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship
Hundreds of other vessels remained outside Hormuz unable to reach ports, shipping data showed
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Apple debuts $599 MacBook Neo to challenge Chromebooks, Windows PCs
A lower-priced laptop marks one of Apple’s most aggressive entry points into the PC market in years
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Britain’s energy price-cap forecast to rise about 10%, Cornwall Insight says
A rise would be unwelcome news for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, which is under pressure to meet a pledge to curb household energy costs
Parks staff undergo advanced training
Goal is to ensure that personnel are equipped with internationally recognised horticultural knowledge and practical techniques
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Bermuda beat Barbados but fall short of qualification
Bermuda’s Under-20 national team concluded their 2026 Concacaf Qualifying campaign on a high note with a clinical 2-0 victory over Barbados at the Proyecto Go
Young sailors given city tour
Visiting young sailors from the Alexander Von Humboldt II tall ship, which is docked in Hamilton, took part in an educational tour arou
Harvard singers return to Bermuda this month
Their traditional Spring Break tour will include a free performance at noon on Friday, March 20 at the Cathedral
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US and Britain split over crypto collaboration, sources say
The U.S. and Britain announced in September a taskforce for reducing regulation for companies seeking to access each other’s markets and to improve digital as
Mexico court orders army to hand in missing documents on students that disappeared
The case of the disappearance of the students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College has been marred by missteps and interference
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Turkey says NATO defences destroyed Iran missile, risking war expansion
It was unclear where the missile was headed
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Turkey said that NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missil
Tesla’s UK sales plummet in February but outpace BYD, New Automotive data shows
Tesla sold 2,208 vehicles in February, down 45.2% from a year earlier
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Tesla’s UK sales fell sharply in February, but
Baseball: Hall & Canada banking on unprecedented depth
Team Canada enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic grappling with a problem once unthinkable for the national program: an embarrassment of riches.
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