Police renew witnesses appeal in 2021 murder of Jordan Outerbridge
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The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is renewing the appeal for information regarding the fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge.
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BoE’s Pill calls for ‘prompt but modest’ rate hike to quell inflation pressure
Pill, who cast the lone vote for an increase in borrowing costs at the BoE’s rate-setting meeting in April, said policymakers needed to think about whether rate
College students draw praise at Commencement Ceremony
Bermuda College celebrated its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony today, honouring graduates as they marked a major milestone in their academic journeys.&nb
Cuba’s electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
By mid-morning officials had restored power to some essential services in the region
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Cuba’s electrical grid suffered
Third Annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament Returns This Weekend
PAB Press Release:
The Pickleball Association of Bermuda is proud to host the third annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament, taking place from Saturd
Hundreds without power amid inclement weather
Hundreds of Belco customers were without power this afternoon as inclement weather conditions affected the island.
According to the Belco outage map, 914 customers had lost electricity as of just befo…
According to the Belco outage map, 914 customers had lost electricity as of just befo…
Micro forest springs to life at St George’s fortification
Volunteers replaced overgrown invasive plants at a St George’s fortification with native and endemic species as part of a programme to create micro forests across the island.
In a collaboration betwee…
In a collaboration betwee…
Every month, thousands of us
Every month, thousands of us open our pay stubs and feel that familiar sting. We see the deduction for health insurance and wonder how it got this high, and more importantly, where it stops.
Power cuts hit hundreds of homes
Just under 1,000 BELCO customers were reportedly without power at around 4PM this afternoon – the majority in the east end of the island.According to the utilit
Youth Mental Health Walk cancelled for weather
A pair of events organised as part of Youth Mental Health Week have been cancelled.
A government spokeswoman said that the Youth Mental Health Walk and a free screening of Inside Out 2, both scheduled…
A government spokeswoman said that the Youth Mental Health Walk and a free screening of Inside Out 2, both scheduled…
New Hamilton mayor sworn in at City Hall
Michael Branco, victorious last week in the Hamilton mayoral election as the successor of Charles Gosling, received the traditional chains of office yesterday at a ceremony in City Hall.
Dr Branco was…
Dr Branco was…
‘Long Bay Rose’ Wine Launches In Bermuda
Long Bay Rosé is officially launching, with the company noting that the wine is named after one of Bermuda’s iconic south shore beaches and blends the “elegance of Provençal winemaking with the spirit of island living.” A spokesperson said, “Inspired by Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches and the sun-drenched vineyards of Aix-en-Provence, four island friends set out …
Nicholas Christopher Earns Dorian Nomination
Acclaimed Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has earned yet another award nomination, this time receiving a Dorian Theater Awards nomination in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Broadway Musical category. The latest nomination adds to a growing list of recognitions for the outstanding actor — who is currently starring in the Broadway production of Chess — …
Bermuda College 2026 Spring Commencement
Bermuda College 2026 Spring Commencement (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Mayor receives Chains of Office
Newly-elected Mayor of Hamilton Dr. Michael Branco was formally invested with the Chains of Office by the City’s Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Caines, during a
Dates announced for Deloitte Open tennis tournament
Pickleball will also be incorporated into the event
The highly anticipated Deloitte Open Tennis & Pickleball Tournament is set to return as one of B
Registration open for Move More Bermuda Games
Registration is open to individuals aged 50 and up for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026 which will take place next month at the Flora Duffy Stadium.
The Ministry of Health said the event — which will…
The Ministry of Health said the event — which will…
Appointment of electoral reform working group imminent
A multi-stakeholder working group that will oversee electoral reform on the island will be appointed imminently, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation said today.
Diallo Rabain not…
Diallo Rabain not…
Portugal government presses ahead with labour reform bill opposed by unions
The overhaul of more than 100 articles of the labour code, first launched in September, is a key pillar of the government’s agenda to boost productivity and gro
From ally to rival, Wes Streeting turns on UK PM Starmer
The parallels were difficult to escape on Thursday when Streeting was the first senior minister to resign in order to call for a leadership contest to replace h
Live Video: 2026 Bermuda College Graduation
>Bermuda College is holding its graduation ceremony this afternoon [May 14], with graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas or certificates as their proud family and friends looked on. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Unveiling Of “Connecting Sentences” Video: College Hosts Honours Ceremony …
King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks
The monarch met two victims of a recent stabbing attack when he made the unannounced visit to Golders Green
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King Cha
Violent storm tears through India’s most populous state, killing over 100
Storms are common in the northern state during the hot season from March to June before monsoon rains bring respite, but Wednesday’s storm injured 59 people, da
Clean sweep for True: Swan 75 triumphs in Antigua Bermuda Race
Howie Hodgson’s Swan 75 sailboat, True, has claimed a clean sweep of the major honours in the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race, navigating a tactically bruising 935-
Minister praises ‘courage and conviction’ of young people
Government hosts mental health debate for students
On May 11, 2026, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted a Youth Mental Health D
Zebras make statement of intent with opening night victory
The PHC Lady Zebras have delivered an emphatic opening-day message to the rest of the league, dispatching a resilient Under-17 Select side 4-1 under the floodli
Bermudian excellence: Furbert and Outerbridge honoured at Montverde Academy
The prestigious Montverde Academy Athletic Honors Night has crowned its champions for the academic year, with Bermudian talent once again taking center stage at
Orange ferry route on hold over bad weather
Poor weather has caused the Orange Route ferry, between Dockyard and St George’s, to be suspended today until conditions improve.
The Bermuda Weather Service reported strong winds out of the south-sou…
The Bermuda Weather Service reported strong winds out of the south-sou…
Debate centres on youth access to mental health services
The importance of access to mental health services for Bermuda’s young people was emphasised as part of a debate this week.
On Monday, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted the…
On Monday, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted the…
From Provence to Bermuda: Long Bay Rosé debuts
Inspired by the island’s pink-sand beaches, four island friends set out to create a wine designed for modern lifestyles
Long Bay Rosé official
Youth Debate On Mental Health, Privacy & More
On May 11th, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted a Youth Mental Health Debate at the Dr. E.F. Gordon Memorial Hall, focusing on the motion: “This House believes that a child’s right to privacy when accessing health services outweighs a parent’s right to be informed.” The event was part of the Ministry …
Orange Route Ferry Service Suspended
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that ferry service on the Orange Route has been suspended today [May 14] due to inclement weather “until conditions improve.” A Government spokesperson said, “Due to inclement weather today, the Department of Marine and Ports Services has suspended the Orange Route [Royal Naval Dockyard to St …
Opinion: The silent crisis that is draining our bank accounts
A shrinking population and the math of survival: Why we can’t afford our own bureaucracy
Statement by Craig Cannonier, OBA MP for Constituency 12, Dev
Over 50s invited to Move More Games
The Ministry of Health invites individuals aged 50 and above to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, taking place on Friday, June 19th, from 6 pm to 8
Live Video: Minister Rabain On Electoral Reform
Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [May 14] to provide an update on Electoral Reform. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Videos: Election Day Candidate Interviews Video: Interview With Lister, Durrant & …
Starmer vows to fight on ahead of possible leadership challenge
Starmer, who has repeatedly said he would fight to keep his job, has so far been unable to stem the tide of calls for him to set a timetable for his departure a
China’s Ming Yang plans Europe factory after UK wind turbine snub
Britain said in March it would not back the use of Ming Yang turbines in offshore wind projects around the country on security grounds, leading the company to p
UK opens antitrust probe into Microsoft’s business software
It would also look at how AI competitors were able to integrate with Microsoft’s business software, it said
International News via Reuters:
Britain
New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
After Trump and Xi met, a White House official said the leaders had agreed that the strait should be open, and that Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons. Ch
The Ministry of Health invites
The Ministry of Health invites individuals aged 50 and above to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, taking place on Friday, June 19th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Flora Duffy Stadium. This year’s event promises an exciting evening of friendly competition, movement, and community spirit.
Mikhail Nisbett Earns Pilot Certification
Bermudian Mikhail Nisbett is soaring toward a professional aviation career after graduating with an aviation degree and earning his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification. The 23-year-old recently graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Aviation from Andrews University and has also earned his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification. Mikhail Nisbett, the son of Mazina Nisbett and Michael …
UK’s shift to eating in drives profit growth for Premier Foods and Princes Group
The trend for eating in to save money particularly benefited categories including cooking sauces, pasta, canned goods and meal solutions
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Dollar lifted by growing odds of Fed rate hikes; Trump-Xi summit under way
Xi told Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path, framing a high-stakes m
UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook
Gross domestic product increased by 0.3% month-on-month in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, against expectations in a Reuters poll of econo
UK regulator to toughen private credit reporting, sources say
The Financial Conduct Authority has told alternative asset managers, a sector that includes private credit and equity, about an overhaul of reporting requiremen
Ministry Launches ‘Healing Starts Here’ Campaign
The Ministry of National Security announced the launch of ‘Healing Starts Here,’ the third campaign under the Stop the Violence public awareness initiative. A Government spokesperson said, “The campaign forms part of Bermuda’s National Violence Reduction Strategy and focuses on the connection between mental health, unhealed trauma, and violence, particularly among men and young people …
DENR ramps up management of feral chicken population
Teams removed almost 1,700 feral chickens from the island’s bird population in the past month in a drive to control their numbers, Rotarians heard this week.
Geoffrey Smith, the Director of the Depart…
Geoffrey Smith, the Director of the Depart…
School celebrates partnership with therapy centre
A mental health facility in Pembroke has started an awareness-raising community outreach programme with a parish school.
Nicholas Darcueil, a founder of Dignity House, said the partnership with Victor…
Nicholas Darcueil, a founder of Dignity House, said the partnership with Victor…
Mikhail Nesbitt’s lifelong pilot dreams take flight
Mikhail Nesbitt’s passion for planes had been evident since childhood.
The 23-year-old devoted years to studying, building and then learning to fly aeroplanes.
Now, after getting his private pilot’s l…
The 23-year-old devoted years to studying, building and then learning to fly aeroplanes.
Now, after getting his private pilot’s l…
Two striking vessels call on Hamilton
A Royal Navy warship headed for the Caribbean on a mission against drug smugglers and to offer support to British Overseas Territories during hurricane season has called on Hamilton.
The HMS Trent moo…
The HMS Trent moo…