EU eyes grants, subsidies to offset Iran war impact on farming, transport
The temporary measures will complement existing state aid rules and “allow member states to address the specific unexpected, sudden, and significant cost increa
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BTA appoint new Vice-President of Sales & Business Development
Eric S. Kincaid will lead the BTA’s global sales and business development functions, supporting delivery of Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan amid structural
EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues
Global energy supplies are reeling from the war’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, usually a transit route for 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied na
Bermuda College to host engineer course info session
The Bermuda College said the session is designed to help students and families explore engineering education pathways and related career opportunities
Robinson targets winning finish as Bermuda host Grenada
Bermuda’s Senior Women’s National Team are set for a final-day showdown on home soil as they prepare to host Grenada in the concluding match of their Concac
Narraway shows grit as grueling Redlands Classic concludes
Bermuda’s top cyclist Nicholas Narraway has successfully completed one of North America’s most demanding stage races, finishing 37th overall as the 2026 Red
Trott’s heroics secure Cardiff point as Bermudians shine overseas
Bermuda’s Nathan Trott produced a goalkeeping masterclass to help Cardiff City secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Sta
IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario
Under the IMF’s worst-case outlook, the global economy teeters on the brink of recession, with oil prices averaging $110 a barrel in 2026 and $125 in 2027
Professional trio launch new standard for youth development
A new era in youth football development is set to begin this summer as Trevo Academy launches a holistic program combining elite technical training with leaders
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access
Following Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for children launched last year, a growing number of European nations are weighing their own restrictions
India Vedanta power plant blast kills at least 17
Operations at the 600-megawatt coal plant were suspended after the blast, senior administration official Amrit Vikas Topno told Reuters
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London’s FTSE 100 flat as banks limit healthcare gains; Mideast in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was flat at 10,611.03 points by 0957 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour
Leo, who was attacked again overnight by U.S. President Donald Trump over the pope’s opposition to the Iran war, will arrive from Algeria, where he blasted viol
Britain calls for international effort to stop arms flow to Sudan at Berlin conference
“Countries from across the world are coming together here in Berlin to discuss the way, frankly, the international community has failed the people of Sudan,” Br
Sterling steadies; risks from war to UK economy build
Sterling’s strength could prove short-lived, however, given how the war has complicated the outlook for UK growth and inflation, analysts said
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Minister pleads for patience over potholes
Public Works Minister Jache Adams says he understands public frustration with road conditions, but adds that crews are working ‘as quickly as they can’
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Gulf, Pakistani and Iranian officials also said negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week, though one senior Iranian sou
Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax
The first Liberal majority government in Canada since 2019 should allow Carney more freedom to pass the legislation he says is needed for the country to thrive
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
The U.S. military has said that the blockade, which started on Monday, would only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Gulf
Parents, are you looking to explore educational avenues outside of Bermuda?
Bridgeway Education will facilitate a boarding school fair this weekend offering students and parents the chance to explore UK-based educational programs. The e
Stowaway raccoon to be euthanised, says DENR
The raccoon was accidentally imported in a shipping container off the Hamilton docks, according to the Department of Enviroment and Natural Resources
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Irish junior minister resigns in protest of government response to fuel protests
The government is still expected to survive the confidence motion the opposition put down after protesters blockaded oil infrastructure and left about a third o
ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
Investors have been speculating on ECB rate hikes as soon as this month as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes up fuel prices in the energy-importing eur
Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
The government had forecast that the budget surplus would narrow to 0.1% of GDP this year from about 0.3% of GDP in 2025, marking Portugal’s fourth consecutive
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
The first U.S. pope, writing to participants of a Vatican meeting about the use of power in democratic societies, said democracies remained healthy only when th
Lumina Festival bridges wealth gap with free programme
The Lumina Festival has announced The Playbook, a free financial literacy and wellness programme targeting Black men aged 18 to 45, beginning Monday, April 20
OBA op-ed: Where is the Canine Advisory Committee Report?
OBA MP Robin Tucker has called for the government to address legislative reform on canine management
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Historically Black church vandalised during Easter Week
The Bethel A.M.E. Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvannia – led by a Bermudian pastor, was broken into leaving them without power and over $150k in damages
Regiment soldiers trained to treat trauma in the field
Twelve members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) became better equipped to respond to emergency medical situations thanks to a course provided by St John Ambu
Top Seeds Lay Down Marker as W.E.R. Joell Memorial Gets Underway
The W.E.R. Joell Memorial Tennis Tournament opened in clinical fashion on Monday, as the island’s top seeds dominated the early proceedings at the W.E.R. Joell
Ministry makes enhancements to Shorelink app
Users can now see the direction buses and ferries are travelling, view all stops across the island, and receive real-time alerts for delays and cancellations The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport has announced a series of improvements to the Shorelink App, aimed at improving clarity, reliability, and ease of use for passengers […]
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Inside Sports with Mike Wolfe & Ricky Mallory
This week on Inside Sports Nick & ‘Butchy B’ dive into the world of tennis with Mike Wolfe, President of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, and Ricky Mall
Airlines urge EU to step in as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply
The aviation sector has been hit by airspace closures since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28
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Second Look Open Mic Pt.2
In this episode of Second Look, Dr. Doug DeCuto explores Bermuda’s complex financial system, government accountability, and the importance of civic engagement
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
The two-thirds supermajority that Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party secured in Sunday’s election means it will have a free hand to strengthen the rule of law an
School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says
The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, used a shotgun in the attack in the Siverek district
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UK’s Reeves ‘frustrated and angry’ over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports
“This is a war that we did not start. It was a war that we did not want. I feel very frustrated and angry that the U.S. went into this war without a clear exit
ECB seeks bigger say on banks’ capital requirements
The central bank argued its policymakers should take a view on the total level of capital demands facing EU banks
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Former NATO chief targets PM Starmer, warning UK’s security in ‘peril’
Robertson, who helped draft a Strategic Defence Review commissioned by Starmer when he came to power in 2024, is expected to say in a lecture that Britain has b
Stocks rise, dollar nears pre-war levels on hopes of US-Iran resolution
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal, but added he would not agree to any outcome that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon
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Sterling back to pre-war levels amid hopes for Iran conflict resolution
Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said, days after the highest-level talks between the two countr
Culinary students showcase industry-ready skills
The Premier commended the hands-on programme that prepares Bermudians for careers in tourism and hospitality
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North Village celebrates FA Cup win
Premier David Burt hosted the team at the Cabinet Office to recognise their penalty shootout win and record 12th FA Cup
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Harrington Sound Road closed after single-vehicle motorcycle crash
Drivers are asked to use North Shore Road or South Road while diversions remain in place
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Shining a light on the pay gap
A policy proposal to introduce pay transparency legislation is now open for public consultation
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Youth unemployment up in early 2025
Latest employment snapshot shows fewer jobs among 16-25 year-olds, and incomes up for non-Bermudians
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Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect
Both Brent and U.S. crude had retreated from one-week highs hit earlier in the session, however, and gains in the dollar faded with oil prices
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Education Ministry responds to concerns over rising student needs
The Government has outlined a series of measures to support teachers and students, following concerns raised by educators about the growing complexity of studen
France’s Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Machado has remained outside Venezuela since leaving the country to collect the Nobel Peace Prize last December and is currently visiting various countries in E