Fire at Airport Waste Management Facility
A video captured a large blaze seen at the Government’s Airport Waste Management Facility in St. George’s Saturday night
Materials caught fire at the AW
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Premier David Burt Easter message
Premier David Burt implored residents to continue to look out for one another this Easter holiday
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Opposition OBA leader Easter message
Ben Smith, leader of the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance said the Easter holiday signals a time for renewal
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Rider sustains head injuries in Southampton collision
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed the motorcyclist and one of the drivers were rushed to hospital Friday night
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Air France flight diverts to island due to ‘suspicious’ odour in cabin
The Bermuda Airport Authority said the aircraft landed safely at the L.F. Wade International Airport at 4.51pm Friday
Air France flight 178 taxis at the
Police confirm a man was shot in Pembroke
The Bermuda Police Service said the nature of the man’s injuries are unknown
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Around 10:35 p.m on Thur
Young entrepreneurs step into the market
Student entrepreneurs at Berkeley recently promoted their wares at their first vendor’s market Student entrepreneurs at Berkeley promoted their wares ‘on the shop floor’, so to speak, last weekend. The Berkeley Institute PTSA held a vendors market to raise monies for the Class of 2026 Scholarship Fund. Local business owners were present, alongside students who […]
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Cabbies call for systemic issues to be resolved
Taxi operators union prepares to launch its own ride-hailing app, and doubles-down on the need for enforcement of regulations governing taxis and rideshare
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
In recent weeks the pope has emerged as a sharp critic of the Iran war
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Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leade
Oil resumes its climb, stocks tumble on Trump statements
Brent crude surged more than 7% to around $110 a barrel after Trump said in a prime-time address on Wednesday that the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” in t
FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain’s move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will chair the virtual meeting of about 35 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirat
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM vie for minority stake in Portugal’s TAP
Portugal re-launched the long-delayed privatisation of TAP in July, aiming to sell a 44.9% stake to a strategic airline partner able to expand the carrier’s glo
Wall mural inspired by community culture
The Bermuda Walls Bailey’s Bay mural initiative is bringing Bermudian history to life through a collaborative public art project. Local artists have each been
Rider arrested following police chase
The Bermuda Police Service said the suspect was eventually stopped and arrested at The Lane in Paget
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Bermuda tracks historic Artemis II Moon Mission launch
U.S. Consul General highlights island’s quiet impact on global space milestones
NASA’s highly anticipated Artemis II mission successfully launc
World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
Trump said operations would be intensified and gave no timeline for ending hostilities, drawing threats of retaliation from Tehran and sending share prices lowe
Safe-haven bid pushes dollar higher as Trump talks tough on Iran
Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran in the next two to three weeks during his televised speech on Wednesday
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US crude jumps more than 11% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Brent crude futures were up $6.34, or 6.3%, to $107.5 a barrel at 1610 GMT (12:10 a.m. ET)
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U.S. oil prices jumped mo
Britain agrees full text of US-UK pharmaceutical trade deal
The agreement, reached as part of a wider U.S.-UK trade accord signed last year, commits Washington to a zero tariff on British pharmaceutical exports for at le
Orlando openers: Warwick and Todd face elite tests in Florida
The Warwick Football Academy and Bermudian prospect Isaac Todd have kicked off their campaigns at the prestigious Easter International Cup in Orlando.
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Personal best and relay silver for Bermudian in Delaware
Bermudian sprinter Madisyn Bobb enjoyed a landmark day as her UMBC Women’s Track and Field team produced a dominant showing at the Dan Stimson Memorial Invita
Mallorca meltdown: New format shakes up Trofeo Princesa Sofía
The third day of action on the Bay of Palma proved that life is becoming no more straightforward for the 1,100 athletes competing at the 55th Trofeo Princesa So
Tulane celebrates national breakthrough for Phillips & Nisbet
Tulane University is celebrating a significant milestone in its tennis program as the standout doubles pairing of Daniel Phillips and Lance Nisbet secured a pla
Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel
Greek authorities have recovered the body of a man in the seaside holiday town of Nea Makri, 35 kilometres (21.75 miles) northeast of Athens, a fire brigade off
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
“Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it
Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention
The explosive device was the most powerful of its kind discovered in France and “could have generated … a powerful fireball several metres in diameter and spr
Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones
The government has declined comment on the ban or when and how it will be implemented
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Greek mother Georgia Efstathio
UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will chair the virtual meeting of about 35 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirate
UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows
The BoE is keeping a close watch on companies’ pricing plans as it tries to gauge how much of the spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war will be passed o
Energy crisis raises concerns for financial stability, ECB’s Panetta warns
Addressing a conference in Rome, Panetta said changes in global investors’ risk perception could quickly lead to pressure on government bonds, especially given
Registration opens for municipal elections
The Parliamentary Registry asks eligible voters to review their details ahead of the 7 April 2026 deadline
The Parliamentary Registry advises that
Sterling slides as Trump vows more strikes on Iran, driving up dollar
Sterling was last down 0.7% at $1.321, just a day after rising 0.6% on hopes that the war could soon be winding down
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Ryanair warns Middle East war, fuel shortages could hit summer season flights
O’Leary said the Irish carrier, Europe’s largest by passenger numbers, is holding daily calls with all of its fuel suppliers across Europe to assess the situati
Residents urged to take part in sustainability efforts
The Greenrock Earth Hour campaign is now in full flow, with a series of initiatives taking place throughout the month in collaboration with non-profit
Exclusive-Bank of England’s Bailey says investors should not count on UK rate hikes
Bailey, speaking to Reuters at the central bank’s London headquarters, said BoE policymakers would need to keep a clear focus on risks to growth and jobs as wel
Tesla sales in Portugal fall 1.7% in March
In the January-March period, Tesla sales rose 27.1% to 2,726 vehicles, in line with the increase in all electric car sales
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Japan, France agree rare earths deal to cut China reliance, NHK reports
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, officials signed a roadmap to cooperate on crit
Digital system to streamline summer camp registration
Changes designed to create a fairer, smoother process for families
The Bermuda Government has unveiled a revamped registration process for its popular Cam
Voters urged to take part in city election
The City of Hamilton is encouraging all eligible voters to take part in the upcoming municipal election on May 7 and play a role in shaping the future of their
Celebrating cultural apprenticeships
Jasmine Gilbert (Daughter of Kelzine Thompson), Ebony Fray (Host), Katharyn Albouy,Marco Santucci, Nicole Young, Kyle Robinson, Nakeah Simons, Shawonde Butterfi
Books and tablets donated to Westgate
The Ministry of Justice is thanking the Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative for a donation of approximately 1,000 books and 15 tablet devices for the benefit of in
Belgian court orders Poland, Romania to buy $2.2 billion of Pfizer COVID shots
Pfizer sued Poland and Romania in late 2023 in a Belgian court to force the two countries to comply with a contract signed between the European Commission and P
Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates
Trump also said he would state in the speech, which is due at 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday (0100 GMT on Thursday), that he was considering withdrawing the U.S. from
Bardgett leads SCAD to equestrian glory amid emotional home farewell
Bermuda’s Kayla Bardgett produced a flawless display of horsemanship to help the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) clinch the IHSA Zone 5 Championship
Robinson stars as Louisiana Tech secure relay bronze in Texas
Bermudian freshman Norre Robinson continued his impressive start to the collegiate outdoor season, helping Louisiana Tech to a podium finish at the prestigious
Stellantis to recall up to 700,000 cars worldwide over fire risk
A fire risk has forced a recall action affecting up to around 700,000 Stellantis cars worldwide, including models from the group’s brands Peugeot, Citreon, Fiat
Hospital overcrowding: The eye-opening figures
Two in five acute care patients don’t need to stay at the hospital… As pressure on the Emergency Department builds, overcrowding once more highlights the need
Sailor Penruddocke surges into second at Trofeo Princesa Sofía
Bermudian sailor Adriana Penruddocke produced a tactical masterclass on the Bay of Palma to storm into second place overall at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía.
Biometrics collection set for Canadian visa applications
The Ministry of Economy and Labour stated that biometric collection is compulsory for work or study visas, visitor visas and all international students, includi
Governor sends Bermuda Easter Lillies to Royals
Governor Andrew Murdoch took part in the annual picking of Bermuda Easter Lillies for the King
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