Bermuda’s Senior Women’s National Team
Bermuda’s Senior Women’s National Team returns to the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this evening, looking to close out their Concacaf W Qualifying campaign with a statement victory against Grenada.
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The story of a boy
The story of a boy from Bermuda who dared to dream beyond the horizon returned home this week—not just on screen, but in spirit.
BELCO Backs Youth Football as Title Sponsor of 14th Annual Kappa Classic
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has been named the title sponsor of the 14th Annual Kappa Classic, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to youth de
Paralegal cleared of social-media charges
A paralegal accused of sending “grossly offensive” social-media posts to a police officer has had his name cleared.
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…
Texas man jailed for plot to smuggle cannabis
An American drug mule caught with more than ten kilograms of cannabis with an estimated top value of nearly $1 million has been sentenced to six years behind bars.
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…
Police issue 70 tickets in NSC parking crackdown
The Bermuda Police Service has issued a fresh warning to motorists attending events at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, following a wave of illegal par
Belco breakfast comes with salute to frontline finest
Belco hosted an appreciation breakfast to recognise those who work year-round to keep Bermuda’s lights on.
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…
Lords’ constitutional committee call for new White Paper on OTs
The UK’s House of Lords’ Constitution Committee chaired by Lord Strathclyde have asked for the Minister of State for the Overseas Territories to respond to thei
More Than A Game Exhibition
More Than A Game Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Price hikes, outlook cuts – What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 to $90 per barrel to $150 to $200 per barrel in recent weeks, a financial hit for an industry where fuel accounts for up to
Governor to host King’s Birthday reception
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, will host the first King’s Birthday celebration at Government House in more than two years.
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…
Oil falls 11% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Brent crude futures fell $10.42, or 10.48%, to $88.97 a barrel by 12:39 p.m. EDT (1639 GMT), after falling to a session low of $86.09. U.S
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Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open to all commercial vessels during a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire accord
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India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
Opposition groups said while they were in favour of quotas for women legislators, the linking of the plan to a mass redrawing of constituency boundaries was a
Police hand out 70 parking tickets in one day
Police issued 70 tickets yesterday to drivers parked along sidewalks near the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …
Windblown series documents Newport to Bermuda race
A special preview of an upcoming documentary highlighting one of sailing’s most iconic races was held last night at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The fil
Millions pledged by corporate champion of child cancer care
A generous backer with a long history of supporting the St Baldrick’s Foundation has announced a five-year $4.3 million commitment to the cause of life-saving childhood cancer research.
The Bermudian-…
The Bermudian-…
City of Hamilton addresses bugs in new smart parking system
Motorists were asked for patience as the Corporation of Hamilton works out bugs in a newly installed smart parking programme.
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…
UK stocks end week higher after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.7% higher at 10,667.63 points, clocking gains for a fourth straight week
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Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
Hundreds of ships and 20,000 seafarers have remained stranded inside the Gulf waiting to pass through the key waterway, which handles about 20% of the world’s o
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people
After arriving in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and economic hub, by plane from the capital Yaounde, Leo told the crowd that many in the country are suffering
Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon truce, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’
Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States as part of any deal
FDM says energy policy change reflects its long-held view
The Free Democratic Movement has welcomed the Government’s “overdue recognition” that renewable energy targets it had previously set were unrealistic — adding that liquefied natural gas should be purs…
Art exhibition celebrates Clyde Best football legacy
The Bermuda Society of Arts debuts the exhibition at the City Hall on Friday evening
Full statement from the BSOA:
The Bermuda Society of Arts will
Spotlight to shine on seahorses at BUEI event for children
Children will learn more about seahorses at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute tomorrow.
The ocean creatures are the focus of BUEI’s Kids Hour Saturday this month.
The events at 11am and 2pm…
The ocean creatures are the focus of BUEI’s Kids Hour Saturday this month.
The events at 11am and 2pm…
Photos: BHS Innovation Centre Anniversary
The Bermuda High School [BHS] held a five-year anniversary celebration for its Innovation Centre on Thursday evening [April 16]. A spokesperson said, “BHS is thrilled to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of its Innovation Centre. Opened during the 2020-2021 academic school year, the Innovation Centre, Joy Bluck Arts Wing and Alvin Ferreira Family Theatre brought state-of-the-art …
Senators Shut Out as Montgomery Makes Professional Bow
Belleville Senators endured a frustrating night at the CAA Arena, falling 3–0 to the Utica Comets in a contest defined by clinical finishing and a milestone d
Altitude and Ambition: Smith-Mills Primed for Season Charge
Bermuda’s middle-distance star Nirobi Smith-Mills has returned from a grueling high-altitude training camp in South Africa, describing the experience as a vit
Traffic diverted after Shelly Bay crash
Police are processing the scene; motorists urged to exercise caution
There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, just east of the Sh
UK’s Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
Starmer told reporters it was unforgivable that he had not been told about Mandelson having failed security vetting “when I was telling parliament that due proc
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage
The change in rhetoric reflects Leo’s growing concern with the direction of global leadership, experts said, after he maintained a relatively low profile for a
French finance minister calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
In pre-recorded comments at a crypto conference in Paris, Lescure said the relatively small volume of euro-pegged stablecoins compared to dollar-pegged ones was
Serious crash near Shelly Bay MarketPlace
A serious, single-vehicle road crash happened just east of The MarketPlace close to Shelly Bay, police said this morning.
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…
Lords: New UK Paper On OTs is ‘Urgently Needed’
The House of Lords Constitution Committee “finds that a new UK Government White Paper on the UK Overseas Territories is urgently needed” as the “2012 White Paper is now badly out of date.” A statement said, “The House of Lords Constitution Committee finds that a new UK Government White Paper on the UK Overseas Territories …
General David Petraeus To Speak In Bermuda
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that General David Petraeus, the former CIA Director, will serve as keynote speaker at their conference in September 2026. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] today announced that General David H. Petraeus will serve as keynote speaker at the Bermuda International …
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war
Brent crude futures declined by $3.09, or 3.11%, to $96.30 a barrel at 0942 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $4.01, or 4.23%, to $90.68 a ba
Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and U.S. President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the U.S. and Iran could
London’s FTSE 100 edges lower as utilities and miners weigh
Shares of utility companies slipped and dragged the benchmark lower after the Financial Times reported on Thursday that the Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vowed
NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
Estonian intelligence warned in February its neighbour Russia is already stockpiling ammunition for future wars after the conflict in Ukraine ends
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World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes
Trump said the next meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators could take place at the weekend
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World stocks held n
Fewer than 50 buses running as fleet faces ‘mechanical issues’
Dozens bus cancellations were listed on Thursday by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses w…
The department said 46 buses w…
Government caps fuel prices until October
After announcing last month that the island was “closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets”, the Minister of Home Affairs has directed the Regulato…
Bermuda Named ‘Best Weekend Destination’
Bermuda has been named the “Best Weekend Destination in the World” in the 14th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards by Global Traveler. The publication said, “Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers Aug. 1, 2025–Jan. 31, 2026, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of leisure luxury and lifestyle travel. This survey ran …
Bus service disrupted across island due to mechanical faults
Some runs have been cancelled while a manufacturer technician assists with repairs and parts are expected next week, and DPT says 20 new electric buses will arr
Teachers reimagine STEM education in Bermuda
Participants completed epidemiology and engineering design challenges to prepare classroom-ready lessons
Media Release:
From mapping the spread of a
This evening (April 16) ,
This evening (April 16) , the UK House of Lords’ Constitution Committee published its findings, following the review conducted of the Overseas Territories Joint Declaration.
Political appointments… what should the public know?
OBA wants transparency on Minister-appointed roles; Government says law allows for political appointments; We take a look at the remuneration for some of those
Spring into the Arts: Senior School Showcase 2026
Spring into the Arts: Senior School Showcase 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Lords call for ‘urgent’ White Paper on OTs
A House of Lords committee has urged the British Government to “urgently” publish a new policy document on its Overseas Territories, echoing a call this year by Bermuda’s Attorney-General for a “revis…
Renewable targets slashed in national energy policy proposal
The Government plans to abandon its “ambitious” target for the island to produce 85 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and instead expects to produce 93 per cent from fossil fuels i…