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Economy and Labour Minister says amendment extending protections to adoptive parents ensures parity with biological parents

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BEDC information session will highlight business planning tools and funding opportunities

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) will host a

Former COE and Furniture Flair unveil rebrand focused on workplace and commercial interiors

COE and Furniture Flair have officially rebranded a

Fourth-quarter funding to support local film, literature and arts initiatives

The Government of Bermuda issued the following media release.

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The BoE’s quarterly inflation attitudes survey showed the median expectation for inflation in five years’ time was 3.7% in February, the same as in November

The price of oil – which has surged 40% since the onset of the war – remained just above $100 per barrel at its highest level since mid-2022

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The public should not be blindsided by healthcare industry deals that could affect them, says Health Council CEO Ricky Brathwaite

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Poland, a predominantly Catholic country, introduced a near-total abortion ban in 2021 under the previous nationalist government after pregnancy termination due

Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at about 12:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT) at Temple Israel Synagogue in the Detroit suburb of West Bl

Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday that they backed the idea of centralised supervision to p

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The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.4%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.9%

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UK stocks closed lower for a second st

Police appeal for witnesses after 21-year-old St. George’s man suffers head injuries in late-night collision with wall near Wellington Slip Road.

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Phase II of the National Drug Formulary, which affects the price of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, is under review

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In a defiant address, Khamenei said Iran’s neighbours should close all U.S. bases on their territory, which Iran would continue to attack

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European FinTech funding grew 37% between 2022 and 2025, while investment in top U.S. hubs declined 13%, reaching an equivalent 40 billion euros each, according

The 30X30 initiative by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and its 12 members is part of a broader global drive towards targets

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Belarus is not a member of the ICC, but the case was brought by Lithuania, which is a member

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Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on children’s access to social media, with the government considering barring under 16s from such platforms – mirroring

Poland says it has been the target of numerous cyberattacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

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Oracle predicted on Tuesday that the AI boom would power its revenue for several quarters to come, sending its shares up 10% on Wednesday

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The Philippines is hosting the meetings as officials weigh impacts and responses to surging oil prices as well as disruptions to shipping, logistics, and trade

Government says the changes will boost take-home pay and support job-creating businesses

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Middle East Gulf countries have cut total oil production by at least 10 million bpd – a volume equal to almost 10% of world demand – as a result of the conflict

The FCA’s review found issues related to unclear fees, inadequate record-keeping, affordability assessments that overlooked living costs and steered consumers t

China and North Korea are “friendly neighbours” and a cross-border passenger train service facilitates people-to-people exchanges, a foreign ministry spokespers

The rapid increase in energy prices poses a threat to global growth, with economists warning that prolonged conflicts would further amplify the economic impact

Events include an online collage, volunteer meal‑prep for Meals on Wheels, and a $10 yoga‑dance session benefiting the Centre Against Abuse

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On world kidney day, The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson encourages testing and prevention to improve long‑term health

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Police Statement at 10.10pm:

“Police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, in the

Government’s policy paper on pay transparency is being prepared for public consultation

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The United Nations’ cultural agency on Wednesday urged all parties to protect the region’s outstanding cultural sites

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As the war in Iran rages on, Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne assures islanders that the government is monitoring the potential impact on the local cost

Elliot Primary School’s Career Fair gave youngsters the opportunity to climb aboard a fire engine, report for the TV news, and more…

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OBA critiques Employment Amendment Act 2026

Statement by Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs, Scott Pearman:

 “This PLP Bill is a slap in the fa

The dollar has risen about 2% against the euro since February-end on a flight to safe-havens – was 0.4% higher against the euro on Wednesday

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The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.5%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.4%

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The UK’s main indexes closed lower on

Disruptions to Middle Eastern oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have caused a surge in fuel prices across the globe that is threatening to pinch consumer

Proposals are being sought to develop a comprehensive master plan for the site

Plans to redevelop Morgan’s Point are moving into a new phase.

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Traffic is being diverted in the area; Police encourage witnesses to call 211

The Bermuda Police Service issued the following media release:

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Aid supplies to Gaza and sub‑Saharan Africa are being affected by the conflict, as humanitarian relief that needs to travel through the Strait of Hormuz or th

The annual Al Quds march is organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), which police said was supportive of Iran’s clerical rulers

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The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the “reputational risks” in appointing Mandelson, particularly over his friendship wit

Leaders from around the Americas, including Argentina’s Javier Milei, Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa and Paraguay’s Santiago Pena have all flown in to Chile to attend t

The Bermuda Police Service reported one rider was caught speeding at 102 km/h at the weekend

Viewers will have noticed in recent weeks a spate of separa

Community discussion at Willowbank on March 12 will bring together local experts and residents to explore economic challenges and youth support initiatives

The details of who accessed a server at the FBI’s New York Field Office, including the allegation that a foreign hacker was involved, are being reported here

Speaking on their final day before going into a quiet period ahead of a March 19 policy meeting, they also played down the need for immediate action

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KLM added that it remained available to repatriate stranded travellers, a process handled through the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Oil prices that shot up earlier this week have eased and stock markets have rebounded

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Iran fired at Israel and targe