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The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities has sought approval to erect a three-storey senior living facility in Southampton.
The Village at Cann Park II, proposed for construction near the junction o…

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Police make 37 arrests over Heroes Day weekend

June 17, 2026

Thirteen held on outstanding warrants as officers report safe carnival events but ongoing concerns over impaired driving

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Last call to register for Move More Bermuda Games

June 17, 2026

The over 50s event takes place on Friday at the Flora Duffy Stadium

The Ministry of Health is reminding individuals aged 50 and above to register now for

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37 Arrests Over Holiday Long Weekend

June 17, 2026

The police confirmed that there were “no incidents of note at any of the various social events held over the National Heroes Day holiday weekend,” however 37 people were arrested over the holiday long weekend, from June 12 – 16, for offenses including outstanding warrants, impaired driving, possession of bladed articles, theft, trespassing and more. A …

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Planning Application For 110 One Bedrooms

June 17, 2026

A planning application has been submitted for 110 one-bedroom senior living units in Southampton which is “designed to provide safe, affordable, accessible and age-friendly residential accommodation for Bermuda’s growing senior population.” The notification stated, “Proposed 3-storey senior living residential building for Sea Express Lane – Cann Park II comprising of; 110 one-bedroom units, with associated …

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AI use in UK hits ‘tipping point’ as companies scale up, Google exec says

June 17, 2026

Businesses and government bodies that were testing AI tools a year ago are now using them to run more complex processes and improve productivity

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UK orders Google to improve search transparency to boost competition

June 17, 2026

Google must rank organic search results using objective criteria, increase transparency around rankings, introduce clearer complaint processes, and allow users

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UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision

June 17, 2026

Sterling weakened a little against the U.S. dollar after the data, British government bond yields fell to a new two-month low and investors slightly trimmed the

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ECB wage tracker shows muted pay pressure despite war inflation

June 17, 2026

The ECB fears workers will demand compensation for rapid inflation, much like in 2022, triggering a self-reinforcing cycle that can only be tamed through higher

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BHB withholds emergency department review records

June 17, 2026

Procurement paperwork for an external review of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s overcrowded emergency department will not be published until after the contract is awarded.
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Electricity Act change risks ‘ministerial interference’

June 17, 2026

Belco has spoken out against changes to the Electricity Act, warning that they raise the risk of ministerial interference in the decision-making process for the island’s future energy mix.

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G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal

June 17, 2026

The leaders met for a summit in the French town of Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva, while details of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement trickled out of Washington

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EU antitrust chief urges EU countries to back cross-border bank deals

June 17, 2026

Ribera’s comments echoed those of EU policymakers who have recently renewed calls for cross-border bank mergers to address the multi-trillion-euro investments n

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UK house prices rose by 3.8% in year to April, ONS says

June 17, 2026

The ONS said this marked the biggest annual rise in house prices since March 2025, before Stamp Duty Land Tax changes that came into force in April 2025

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UK stocks edge lower as investors assess inflation before BoE decision

June 17, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.14% to 10,479.77 points by 0936 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4%

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WRC Establish Partnership With NY Center

June 17, 2026

The Women’s Resource Centre held a meeting with the New York-based reproductive healthcare provider CHOICES and the “two organizations agreed to establish a formal referral partnership to strengthen pathways to care for women in Bermuda who may require services not currently available locally. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] hosted a stakeholder meeting …

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LaLique Simmons Launches ‘30 For 30’ Initiative

June 17, 2026

LaLique Simmons will mark her upcoming 30th birthday with the “30 for 30” initiative on July 19, inviting the community to help create and distribute care packages for individuals and families in need. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of her upcoming 30th birthday, LaLique Simmons is choosing to give back to the community through a …