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BPS Recognises Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker

Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker was honoured by the Bermuda Police Service ahead of her retirement after 14 years of dedicated service. A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, 8 June 2026, Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker was recognised during a Bermuda Police Service Senior Leadership Briefing as she prepares to retire after 14 years of dedicated service to Bermuda. …

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BELCO nears completion of west end transmission upgrade

Final stretch of trenching work begins this week as utility replaces ageing underground cables

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today provi

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Students recognised for youth advocacy efforts

Family Centre participants honoured for sharing ideas and solutions on community issues

Leila Wadson, Saniya Marsh, Brannon Thomas, Minister Furbert, Kahlan

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Southampton, St. David’s roadworks to impact traffic

Motorists urged to plan ahead as closures remain in place until July 10

Middle Road, SouthamptonThe Ministry of Public Works advises the motoring public

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Reproductive healthcare access in focus at stakeholder meeting

Women’s Resource Centre announces partnership to support women seeking services overseas

Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centr

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•Middle Road, Southampton

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Retail sales rise 1.1% in January

Food, motor vehicle and liquor stores posted gains as total retail sales reached $106.2 million

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Ja

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Transport, health costs drive January inflation

Annual CPI growth slowed slightly to 2.2%, new statistics show

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ Jan

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Furbert: Seniors should feel ‘safe, seen and cherished’

Minister addresses bingo gathering held to raise awareness of elder abuse

Last week, Ageing & Disability Services hosted its annual event to ma

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China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia

It urged Britain to correct what it called a “mistake” and withdraw the sanctions, saying China would take necessary measures to safeguard the rights and intere

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EU must tap trillions of euros in private savings to keep up with US and China, investors say

Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi warned in 2024 that the EU needed to better coordinate industrial policy, make quicker decisions and attract mas

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ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says

The ECB raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years last week and left the door open to more tightening to prevent a surge in fuel costs caus

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UK statistics office urges move away from older productivity measure

The Office for National Statistics’ so-called real-time indicator measure — introduced in August 2024 — shows faster productivity growth

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Customs relief for retailers extended until 2031

Local retailers will receive customs relief on items used for renovating their stores for another five years.
The Retail Shops (Temporary Customs Duty Relief for Capital Investments) Amendment Act 202…

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Minister Meets With Youth Leadership Group

Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert recently met with students from Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Intensive [YLI] 2026, recognizing their advocacy work and reinforcing youth voice in decision-making. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors, Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently hosted a meeting with the students from …

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Two roadwork projects to start this week

Drivers face another series of road closures this week.
Two main roads are affected by repairs and paving work in different areas of the island.
The Ministry of Public Works advised of a lane closure …

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European Parliament votes to approve EU-US trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump struck a deal with the European Union at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland last July

International News via Reuters:

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UK’s Reeves says it is ‘very important’ to reduce government borrowing costs

Speaking at a conference for bond investors hosted by the Financial Times, Reeves said Britain paid more to borrow than similar countries

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Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year

Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo, 192 of them fatal

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UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely

The government’s decision is preliminary but could impact Britain’s water regulator Ofwat, which will have the final say on whether to accept the proposal

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Oil drops to fresh three-month low as markets weigh US-Iran peace deal

Brent crude futures were down $1.70, or 2%, at $81.47 a barrel, by 1034 GMT

International News via Reuters:

Oil prices slid to fresh three-month low

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Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT

The war, which began in late February, has largely halted shipping through the key route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply,

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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

The eight-engine, jet-powered aircraft, built to carry a wide array of nuclear and conventional bombs, was on a routine test mission when it crashed on the runw

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Dollar drifts, no respite for yen after BOJ hikes rates as expected

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Middle East had been signed by the U.S. and Iran

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OBA decries silence on Caricom as queries get stonewalled

The Opposition assailed non-responses to a raft of parliamentary questions over “how Government has approached its Caricom decision-making process” ended up largely unanswered, with queries referred t…

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St. George’s Harbour delivered a

St. George’s Harbour delivered a mix of beauty and bite on Monday, but the champagne finish turned to committee-room tension after Benn Smith crossed first by a wide margin, only to find the sweet taste of victory soured by a protest from Maxwell Curtis.

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Team Hayward is extending an

Team Hayward is extending an invitation to a meet & greet event to the Branch Chairs, Executives, members and those seeking to be members of Pembroke Branches C16,17,18,19,20 & 21, to be held on Tuesday, June 16th 6 PM at the Pembroke Sunday School Hall.

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Holiday Weekend Photos, Videos, Links & More

The holiday weekend was filled with activity across Bermuda, as the island marked National Heroes Day and hosted a wide range of events including Carnival in Bermuda festivities, the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, the King’s Birthday Parade, the Edward Cross Long Distance Race, the Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit and other community and sporting …

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Dancing in the streets

J’Ouvert took over Bernard’s Park in the early hours of the morning, as revelers gathered from 2:30 a.m. through sunrise for one of Carnival weekend’s most

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Photo Set #1: Carnival ‘Revel De Road’ Event

Revellers filled the streets for Revel De Road this afternoon [June 15], taking part in the annual Carnival in Bermuda event featuring colourful costumes, music trucks and energetic celebrations. We will have an additional photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos …

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Revellers parade to Devonshire

Hundreds braved the June heat to celebrate Caribbean culture and music during the Revel De Road parade through Pembroke and Devonshire this afternoon.
The parade, one of the final events of National H…

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Revel De Road 2026

Revel De Road 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race 2026…..*The Finish Line*

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Solar Sands Creates BermudAir Glassware

An American glass-making company has partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces as part of the airline’s onboard experience. Massachusetts-based Solar Sands is known for transforming discarded glass into functional and decorative objects through artisan glassmaking, which its describes as turning “waste into wonder”. The airline has already introduced the pieces in its …

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House approves Government purchase of Compass Point

The House of Assembly has greenlighted the Government’s purchase of the Compass Point building in Hamilton from HSBC Bermuda.
Jaché Adams, the public works minister, told MPs that the Government negot…

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Have your say on Bermuda’s role in space

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding the community that the public consultation on a consolidated framework for the licensing of Earth Stations in Bermuda

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TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race 2026

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TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: TNN FACEBOOK

TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race 2026

(Disclaimer) TNN does not own the rights of any music heard in this Special Event

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Waves 2026

Waves 2026 (Photographs Blarie Simmons)

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Traffik Jam J’ouvert A.M.

Traffik Jam J’ouvert A.M. (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Ukrainian man found guilty of setting on fire a house linked to UK PM Starmer

Over five days, police were called to fires at a house in north London connected to Starmer, another at a property nearby where he used to live and his sister-i

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Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zer

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Photos & Video: JAM J’Ouvert Carnival Event

[Updated with photos] Bernard’s Park was filled with paint, powder, water and high-energy revelry as the Jam J’Ouvert event got underway early this morning [June 15] as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. The event is still underway as of this writing and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime …

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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

The sweeping changes will “give kids their childhood back”, Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms,

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UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Tehran

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Bailey defends BoE decision to reduce gilt holdings

Writing in The Times, Bailey said the BoE’s past purchases of government debt, known as quantitative easing (QE), had been crucial in supporting the economy dur

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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

The sweeping changes will “give kids their childhood back”, Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms,

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UK stocks edge higher as US-Iran peace deal boosts sentiment

Brent Crude prices fell nearly 5% after officials from Washington and Tehran said they had reached an agreement to end the three-month-long conflict, which woul

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Bailey defends BoE decision to reduce gilt holdings

Writing in The Times, Bailey said the BoE’s past purchases of government debt, known as quantitative easing (QE), had been crucial in supporting the economy dur

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UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Tehran

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