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Tourist visits drop 10% but spending increases to $550m

February 17, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

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Behind bars, mobile phones abound in prison contraband

February 17, 2026

Mobile phones and contraband continue to plague Westgate Correctional Facility, including in maximum security cells, documents detailing seizures at the facility show.
Other common unauthorised items…

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Bermuda and UK seek support to protect Sargasso Sea

February 17, 2026

The governments of Bermuda and the UK have announced a joint initiative seeking protection of the Sargasso Sea under the High Seas Treaty.
The treaty, referred to as the Biological Diversity Beyond Na…

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Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday,

February 17, 2026

Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, police received a report that a minor child was seen was seen in the area of the Prospect Primary school, carrying a black handgun.

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Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen to be released

February 16, 2026

Sex offender Ernest Charles McQueen is expected to be released from prison this Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice warned.
However, the Minister of Economy and Labour and the Department of Immigration…

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Australians released from Syrian camp returned due to ‘technical’ issues

February 16, 2026

Hukmiya Mohamed, a co-director of Roj camp, told Reuters that the 34 Australians had been handed to members of their families who had come to Syria for the rele

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Climate Challenge: A Decade After Paris Agreement

February 16, 2026

Data from some of the world’s leading scientific agencies shows global warming has sped up markedly since the mid‑2010s

International News via Reuters

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Spa offers ‘greener approach’ to beauty care

February 16, 2026

As Bermuda celebrates Spa Month, local businesses are showcasing wellness-focused services for both residents and visitors.

Lacquered Beauty Loung

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Third Point buys stake in Spanish defence firm Indra, source says

February 16, 2026

A spokesperson for Indra declined to comment on Third Point’s purchase, which was first reported by Bloomberg

International News via Reuters:

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US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability

February 16, 2026

The agencies partnered with California-based Valar Atomics to fly one of the company’s Ward microreactors on a C-17 aircraft — without nuclear fuel — to H

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A 42-year-old man was charged

February 16, 2026

A 42-year-old man was charged in Magistrates’ Court today with four offenses arising from a Valentine’s night disturbance at the Cambridge Beach Hotel property.

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Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. (FIS)

February 16, 2026

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. (FIS) is pleased to announce that Carla Seely has rejoined the Company as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, February 2.

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Tourist visits drop 10% even as spending increases to $550m

February 16, 2026

The island’s total number of visitors dropped almost 10 per cent last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Figures listed in the BTA’s Year End Report showed that air arrivals fell to 199…

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Former OBA candidate denies assaulting police officers

February 16, 2026

A former One Bermuda Alliance candidate this morning denied allegations that he fought police officers at a hotel in an incident on Valentine’s Day.
John Seymour, 42, from Pembroke, pleaded not guilt…

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Council urges drivers to put safety first

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged road users to make safety a priority, in the wake of the island’s third road fatality for 2026 when a female pillion passenger died after a bike crash in St G…

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Lane closure will affect traffic on Blue Hole Hill

February 16, 2026

A lane closure is in effect at a section of Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish, adjacent to Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa, the Ministry of Public Works said.
The closure is for wall construction and …

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Road safety campaign gets creative treatment at college

February 16, 2026

Bermuda College media arts students have drawn up campaigns for road safety championing designated drivers.
A college spokesman said the students were challenged to present original campaign concepts …

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Digital tool brought to bear on building permits backlog

February 16, 2026

Paperwork at the Department of Planning that has held up the approval of building permits is getting a digital tool to speed up the process, from today.
The mechanism, SAFEbuilt, offers extra technica…

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Portugal says efforts to balance budget, cut debt constrained by storm damage

February 16, 2026

Estimating the damage to homes, factories and infrastructure from the storms will take some weeks, Miranda Sarmento told reporters as he arrived at a Eurogroup

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Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

February 16, 2026

The statement referred to the suspect’s arrest in August 2024, the same month as three planned Swift concerts were cancelled at short notice after Austrian auth

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‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day on Italy’s Adriatic coast

February 16, 2026

The natural arch, part of the Sant’Andrea sea stacks near the town of Melendugno in the southern region of Puglia, had long been a popular backdrop for wedding

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Siemens Energy investors say wind unit spin-off is premature

February 16, 2026

The comments reflect support for the company’s strategy of stabilising the business first and only then looking at possible strategic options

Internatio

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Thomas and Hilgers master the elements at Port Royal

February 16, 2026

The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championships concluded in dramatic fashion at Port Royal Golf Course, as Alabama’s SJ Thomas and Arizona’s Aubrey Hilge

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Furbert gold headlines successful Pacers campaign in Maryland

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club are heading home from the PVA 14 & Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover, Maryland, with a gold medal and a series

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Bermuda selects trio for Junior Davis Cup challenge

February 16, 2026

Bermuda has named its three-man squad for the 2026 Junior Davis Cup, as the island’s most promising young talents prepare for the international stage.

Mich

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BBC Radio News: Monday Noon

February 16, 2026

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Bortoli narrowly misses podium as Bermuda’s triathletes shine in Barbados

February 16, 2026

Bermuda’s next generation of triathletes have delivered a series of gritty performances at the 2026 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Bridgetown, Ba

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Environmental charity names internship recipient

February 16, 2026

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has named Gloria Simmons as the second recipient of its Stuart Hayward Internship.
The scholarship programme was created to support recent graduates,…

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Centre releases home guide for testing blood pressure

February 16, 2026

A stroke rehabilitation centre has published a guide on effective home blood pressure monitoring as part of Heart Month.
Evolution Healing Centre said that hypertension, or high blood pressure, remai…

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Macron urges calm after activist’s death sparks political clash

February 16, 2026

The 23-year-old died on Saturday, having fallen into a coma after being violently beaten on Thursday outside a conference given by Rima Hassan, a far-left membe

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Third road fatality prompts renewed safety appeal

February 16, 2026

Road Safety Council calls on motorists to prioritise caution and responsibility

The Bermuda Road Safety Council is deeply saddened to hear about the trag

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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power

February 16, 2026

Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in Wellington although cancellations were still widespread after airpo

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LIVE: Caribbean Pickleball Championships to be hosted in Bermuda

February 16, 2026

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Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations

February 16, 2026

Microsoft shares have fallen about 17% year-to-date on concerns over risks to its AI business and growing competition from Google’s latest Gemini model and Anth

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PLP to host Founders Day and Drum Major Awards

February 16, 2026

The “vision and sacrifice” of the founders of the Progressive Labour Party are to be celebrated at an annual event on Sunday.
Founders Day also includes the Drum Major Awards honouring people in the …

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Governor, ministers attend Somersfield showcase

February 16, 2026

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, commended the work of students at Somersfield Academy after attending the school’s Personal Project Exhibition this month.
A spokeswoman said Mr Murdoch called the projec…

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Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

February 16, 2026

This past weekend saw the island mourn the death of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, a female die following a collision in St. George’s, three men stabbed in Southampton, and various community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Ministers Attend Floating Bookfair Opening Regiment To Help Hurricane …

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PLP mourns passing of journalist Ceola Wilson

February 16, 2026

The party says she ‘represented the very best of Bermudian journalism’

The Progressive Labour Party joins the people of Bermuda in mourning the passing o

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Chamber: Minister ‘to be commended’ for hospitality summit

February 16, 2026

The organisations cites collaboration on workforce challenges

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The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce issued the following media release.

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Gov’t convenes summit to tackle hospitality staffing gaps

February 16, 2026

Workforce Development and industry partners address recruitment and training needs

Recently, the Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department o

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Germany to extend border checks by six months, minister tells Bild

February 16, 2026

The corresponding notification is currently being sent to the European Commission, the newspaper reported citing sources in the government

International

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Ministers welcome Logos Hope to Bermuda

February 16, 2026

The floating bookfair docks in Hamilton until March 4

Last week, (Feb. 12), on behalf of the Government of Bermuda, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housin

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Media colleagues across Bermuda are

February 16, 2026

Media colleagues across Bermuda are mourning the loss of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, as heartfelt tributes continue to pour in this morning honoring a woman many describe as one of the island’s finest female reporters.

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The Logos Hope has returned

February 16, 2026

The Logos Hope has returned to Bermuda for the first time in 16 years and is docked in Hamilton until March 4.

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Tributes are pouring in following

February 16, 2026

Tributes are pouring in following the sudden passing of well-known female journalist Ceola Wilson, whose body was discovered at her Southampton home over the weekend.

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Regiment’s new recruits stay strong during two-week camp

February 16, 2026

Soldiers-in-training at the Royal Bermuda Regiment have been successfully adjusting to military life, despite a week of cold and erratic weather.
New recruits said that their reasons for joining the b…

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Tributes Paid To Ceola Wilson

February 16, 2026

Following the passing of veteran journalist Ceola Wilson, tributes were shared by Opposition Leader Ben Smith, former Premier Ewart F. Brown, and the Progressive Labour Party, all of whom highlighted her lasting impact on Bermuda’s media landscape. Opposition Leader Ben Smith Statement “Bermuda has indeed lost a gem with the passing of journalism veteran, Ceola …

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Royal Bermuda Regiment leads multinational hurricane relief mission in Jamaica

February 16, 2026

Working alongside regional partners until February 28

A contingent of the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) has travelled to Jamaica to spearhead a multinational

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Spurs Hit Seven in Villa Thriller; Nolan Shines for Bradford

February 16, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious from a sensational ten-goal encounter as they dismantled Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League. In a m

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Tributes paid after death of ‘fearless’ journalist

February 15, 2026

Ceola Wilson described as brilliant, intense and authentic

Ceola Wilson. Photo from Facebook

Moving tributes are being paid after the passing of jour

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