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A doctor who served as a hospital official, Bermuda Regiment officer and church orator with a speaking style that earned him the nickname “the Voice of God” is celebrating turning 100.
George Bertram …

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Man injured in Smith’s crash

June 19, 2026

A man sustained serious injuries in a Smith’s crash tonight.
Police officers and emergency responders were dispatched to the motorcycle crash along Harrington Sound Road, east of Harrington Hundreds …

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Motorist injured in Hamilton Parish collision

June 19, 2026

A motorcyclist has been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after a collision tonight in Hamilton Parish.
A police spokesman said officers and emergency services were dispatched to the incident…

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Shortly after 9:30pm on Friday,

June 19, 2026

Shortly after 9:30pm on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near the junction with Coney Island Road.

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Police seek missing 13-year-old girl

June 19, 2026

A 13-year-old Bermudian, Armani Simmons, is being sought by police, who have appealed for the public’s assistance.
She is described as 5ft 5in tall, light complexioned, solid built and having brown ha…

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Move More Bermuda Games 2026

June 19, 2026

Move More Bermuda Games 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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BPS Appeal: Locate 13-Year-Old Armani Simmons

June 19, 2026

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Armani Simmons. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Bermuda national Armani Simmons. “Ms. Simmons is described as being 5’ 5” in height, light complexioned, solid built and having brown hair with gold coloured highlights. …

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BermudAir flight makes ‘precautionary’ rapid descent

June 19, 2026

Passengers got an unwelcome jolt during a BermudAir flight this week to White Plains, New York as the aircraft abruptly dropped in altitude.
However, the carrier said the incident on flight 223 on We…

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Agreement likely after OT summit in Bermuda

June 19, 2026

Deputy Governors and heads of public service from British Overseas Territories are expected to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding after participating in a conference on the island last week.
A g…

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Exclusive: The King of Soca on his enduring love for Bermuda

June 19, 2026

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Machel Montano – known as the King of Soca – delighted crowds during Carnival in Bermuda.

When he sat down

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Photos: Marley Fragrance Launch At Brown & Co

June 19, 2026

The Bermuda launch of two new additions to the Marley Fragrance collection: Lively Up Yourself and Keep On Moving, was held at Brown & Co. A spokesperson said, “Marley Fragrance proudly announces the launch of two new additions to its fragrance collection: Lively Up Yourself, a radiant feminine scent, and Keep On Moving, a fresh, grounding …

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Dr Bertram McPhee Celebrating 100th Birthday

June 19, 2026

Dr George Bertram McPhee, a physician whose life and career has spanned medicine, military service, golf, the arts and community leadership, is celebrating his 100th birthday. Born on June 19, 1926, Dr McPhee is known for his infectious sense of humour and practised general medicine and surgery for more than 60 years, including time at …

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RO/RO row your boat: cargo ship docks in St George’s for repairs

June 19, 2026

An Italian roll-on/roll-off ship has docked in the East End after an engine problem triggered an emergency docking.

Grendi Futura docked in Penno’s Wharf in St George’s yesterday afternoon to awai…

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Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped

June 19, 2026

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday were cancelled as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations vital

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EU to propose diversification law to drive de-risking from China

June 19, 2026

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels agreed on Friday that the EU executive should enter dialogue with the bloc’s main trading partners on “global macroec

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Minister defends education reform progress

June 19, 2026

Senators question timelines, accountability and claims of an ‘education emergency’

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In Colombia’s Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

June 19, 2026

But Tubara and Juan de Acosta, both near port city Barranquilla, diverge sharply when it comes to Sunday’s presidential election, which pits conflicting visions

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All-Stars crowned inaugural champions after 10-goal thriller

June 19, 2026

The All-Stars have been crowned the first-ever Walking Football Cup champions, lifting the prestigious Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup after a breathless 6-4 v

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Tough opening day for Bermuda in Birmingham

June 19, 2026

Bermuda’s boccia contingent endured a challenging start to their campaigns on the opening day of individual pool play at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenge

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Heartbreak for Peter Bromby as title hopes evaporate

June 19, 2026

Bermuda’s hopes of landing an International One Design (IOD) World Championship crown have been dealt a devastating blow after a disastrous Day Five for Olymp

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Single lane closures set for The Lane, Paget next week

June 19, 2026

Rolling single-lane closures will take place next week to accommodate work on a Paget roadway.
Closures on The Lane will start next Monday if weather permits, continuing until Friday between 9am and 3…

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Young voices call for peace in Hamilton demonstration

June 19, 2026

The island’s youth called on residents to live in peace during an antiviolence demonstration today in Hamilton.
Several dozen schoolchildren walked across the city in a stand against violence organise…

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Ruthless Costa Rica cruise past Bermuda

June 19, 2026

Bermuda’s tough run at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III tournament continued in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, as a clinical Costa Rica side wrapped up

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Section of Middle Road to close from Monday

June 19, 2026

A section of Middle Road in Warwick will be closed for emergency paving starting on Monday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
The closure will be in place from east of St Anthony…

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France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says

June 19, 2026

The European Parliament earlier this week approved a migration overhaul to speed up deportations and allow offshore detention centres, a move critics say is har

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EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct

June 19, 2026

The EU budget is how the 27-member bloc finances all of its policies – from supporting farmers and developing new technology to student exchange programmes and

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Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

June 19, 2026

Facing a broad decline in education test scores, the government in 2024 banned smartphones from schools and has given teachers back more powers to enforce disci

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Weeks: don’t lower your guard over quiet hurricane forecasts

June 19, 2026

A quiet start to the hurricane season cannot excuse complacency, the Minister of National Security warned.
Michael Weeks said while there were no storm risks to Bermuda at present, this did not mean t…

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Pay transparency town hall set for next week

June 19, 2026

The Government will next week host a town hall meeting to gather feedback on proposed pay transparency legislation.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that pay transparency is an …

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Soccer-Portugal tuning out ‘noise’ as Ronaldo criticism mounts at World Cup, says Dias

June 19, 2026

Congo, playing in their first World Cup for 52 years, frustrated Portugal in a 1-1 draw that left the European side with just one shot on target despite complet

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Legislature Session To Honour Sir John Swan

June 19, 2026

A special Joint Session of the Legislature will be held on June 23 to honour the late Sir John Swan. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that on Tuesday June 23, a Special Joint Session of the Legislature will be convened by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA] Bermuda Branch in tribute to the …

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Terryn Fray On T20 Americas Qualifier

June 19, 2026

Terryn Fray, the Bermuda captain, says his side are relishing the chance to compete on home soil as they target progression from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier. The tournament will be held at the National Sports Centre, North Field, from Sunday [June 21] until next Saturday, with Bermuda set to …

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Scars launches survey to better tailor training for Bermuda

June 19, 2026

A charity has launched a new survey to gather data about the prevalence and effects of child sex abuse in Bermuda.
Debi Ray-Rivers, the founder and chief executive of Saving Children and Revealing Sec…

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City’s outdoor film event delayed as high winds forecast

June 19, 2026

An open-air cinema experience planned for Albuoy’s Point on Saturday night has been postponed owing to forecast high winds.
Part of the City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series, Sunset Cinema was to …

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BUEI hosts ocean’s open house tomorrow

June 19, 2026

Residents are invited to take part in a free event tomorrow at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute designed to spark curiosity and imagination for visitors.
The annual Oceans Open House will …

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Visiting senior dies after swimming incident

June 19, 2026

A 76-year-old American woman died after getting into difficulty while swimming near Ely’s Harbour in Sandys, police have confirmed.
The tragedy happened on Sunday, despite efforts to save the visitor …

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Legislature to hold a joint sitting to honour Sir John Swan

June 19, 2026

The public is advised that on Tuesday June 23, a Special Joint Session of the Legislature will be convened by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (C

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Victor Scott Primary School Student Enrichment Showcase

June 19, 2026

Victor Scott Primary School Student Enrichment Showcase (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case

June 19, 2026

A migratory sea bird known as a brown skua found in Western Australia’s Cape Le Grand National Park tested positive for avian influenza, and further testing is

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For Carnival in Bermuda 2026,

June 19, 2026

For Carnival in Bermuda 2026, the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport provided a total of $444,000 in support across 14 carnival-related events and programming as follows:

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ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British bar association

June 19, 2026

Khan, 56, denies the allegations madeb against him

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Britain’s Bar Standards Board said on Friday it had imposed an in

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Andy Burnham’s election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer

June 19, 2026

Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote, beating the cand

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No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France’s approval, foreign minister says

June 19, 2026

Jean-Noel Barrot told broadcaster franceinfo there would be no stability in the region unless U.S. talks with Iran also dealt with Iran’s ballistic missile prog

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In Spain, elderly UK expats struggle for care post-Brexit

June 19, 2026

A senior European Commission official said cases where the absence of a family member providing care would force the elderly beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agree

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Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy

June 19, 2026

Sales volumes in May rose 1.2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

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British consumers did more shopping in

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ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices

June 19, 2026

The ECB last week raised borrowing costs for the first time in three years

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The European Central Bank may raise inter

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Stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay; yen nears 40-year lows

June 19, 2026

The MSCI All-World index was down 0.14%, flipping into negative territory after U.S. Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negoti

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The Cabinet Office is reminding

June 19, 2026

The Cabinet Office is reminding the public that government offices, including Bermuda public schools, will close at noon on the day of Sir John Swan’s funeral, Wednesday, June 24.

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Shortly after midnight on Friday,

June 19, 2026

Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in Sandys.