Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar, a Senegalese nonprofit foundation, plays a central role in responding to disease outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa
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Bermuda College Holds APACE Awards
More than 230 adult students were recognised at Bermuda College’s APACE awards for completing career and professional development courses. A spokesperson said, “More than 230 adult students were honoured at Bermuda College in an awards ceremony recognising their achievements in courses helping them learn new career skills, upskill, reskill, train and retrain for jobs. “The …
Volleyballers set for elite continental test on NORCECA tour in El Salvador
The Bermuda Volleyball Association (BVA) has announced that Kyle Hamilton and Brandon Sousa will represent the island at the upcoming fifth stage of the 2026 NO
Health Council Seeks Care Home Properties
The Bermuda Health Council is “launching an initiative to collect information and compile an internal database of privately owned properties that may be suitable for use as residential care homes and nursing homes.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda’s population continues to age, policymakers are actively assessing the resources available and the system’s capacity to support …
Harvey smashes meet record to claim stunning Sun Devil Open gold
Bermudian Olympian Emma Harvey produced a breathtaking performance on day two of the prestigious 2026 AZ Sun Devil Open, shattering the meet record to claim a d
A 42-year-old Warwick man appeared
A 42-year-old Warwick man appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with sending a threatening message to a woman who TNN chooses not to identify.
Freemasons Fund Donates $10,000 To Charities
Three organizations received a combined $10,000 in donations from the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, with contributions supporting the Bermuda Scouts Association, P.A.L.S., and Bermuda Is Love. A spokesperson said, “Three organizations received donations totaling $10,000 from the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, a joint Masonic charity organization. John Skinner, the president of the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, …
Garden Club Donates $48K To Six Organizations
The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $48,500 to six local organizations supporting environmental conservation, sustainability, education, and community wellbeing initiatives across Bermuda; the Bermuda National Trust [BNT], Focus Counselling, Warwick Academy, BEST, BioQuest, and Waterstart. A spokesperson said, “One of the core values of The Garden Club of Bermuda is its ongoing commitment to community …
Munya masterclass secures dramatic 800m title at Southeast Meet of Champions
Bermudian middle-distance prodigy Amaris Munya produced a tactical masterclass to secure a magnificent victory in the Girls High School 800m Final at the inaugu
Looking back: Bermuda Day sporting spectacular
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Woman arrested for indecent exposure at Elbow Beach
A man was also involved in the incident and police anticipate arresting him, too
Statement by Bermuda Police Service:
“Around 8:00pm on Friday, May 22,
Bermuda Is Love 2026 Scholarship Program
Bermuda Is Love announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering two Bermudian students $5,000 each to support their educational journey A spokesperson said, “The scholarship reflects Bermuda Is Love’s belief that higher education is a human right and is designed to support students who are committed to creating positive change in their communities. “Open to Bermudians …
Train collides with school van in Belgium, killing four
The driver and an adult accompanying the pupils also died while two other students were badly injured
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Teachers Union On Ministerial Intervention & More
“Port Royal is now a case study in what happens when disciplinary authority becomes vulnerable to political intervention” as when “one student’s consequence can be reversed by a phone call, every child in that building learns the same lesson: rules are negotiable if the right adult intervenes,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said. A spokesperson …
Photos: Regiment Soldiers Train In England
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers faced an “intense final exercise that brought four days of public order training to a high-pressure conclusion.” A spokesperson said, “Soldiers were presented with a mocked-up protest scenario in which a group of hardcore rioters broke away from the majority of demonstrators, throwing projectiles ranging from eggs and trash cans to …
Eighty Arrests For DUI So Far In 2026
There have been 80 arrests for DUI so far in 2026, with seven people — aged between 18 and 63 – arrested over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “There have been 80 arrests for DUI so far in 2026. The attached PDF, RTCs and DUI arrests 2006 to 2026, shows DUI arrests …
Column: Gilbert Darrell On Road Safety & More
[Column written by Gilbert Darrell] Another Bermudian has tragically lost his life on our roads. He was a friend of mine, someone I had the greatest respect for, someone who was genuinely a shining light within our community. His passing is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it is also part of a growing pattern that Bermuda can …
Column: Michelsen On Resilience, Growth & More
[Column written by Heidi Michelsen] In Bermuda, we often talk about what we want for young people – confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate life and find their place in the world. For many, though, those outcomes don’t come easily. Some young people struggle in traditional environments. Others don’t have access to consistent support …
RBR troops face riot simulation in UK training exercise
Soldiers tackled mock petrol bombs and aggressive crowds as Exercise Active Shield 26 tested public order response skills at Lydd Camp
The response capab
Opinion: Finding their stride – a different approach to building confidence, resilience and growth
Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: Amber’s Wings
By Heidi Michelsen, Executive Director, Amber’s Wings
In Bermuda, we
ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
He also said oil prices were expected to remain elevated for longer compared with the ECB’s assumptions in March
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UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak
The CBI’s monthly retail sales balance rose to a three-month high of -46 in May from -68 in April, the series’ lowest reading since it began in 1983
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Canada demands Israel probe ‘appalling’ treatment of flotilla members
Carney, it said, also reaffirmed Canada’s opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence in the West Bank, and violence against Palestinia
London’s FTSE 250 midcap index scales near three-month high
The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,533.50 points by 1020 GMT, touching a one-month high, while the FTSE 250 climbed 0.9% to its highest since March 3, and o
Sterling dips as hopes of imminent Iran peace deal fade
Sterling was last down 0.2% at $1.348 after rallying 0.6% on Monday on hopes of a deal to end the war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz
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Police admit ‘serious growing concern’ at spate of knife arrests
Six arrests for knife possession over the Bermuda Day long weekend, along with two incidents of gunshots being fired, were highlighted by police as cause for concern.
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deput…
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deput…
Government seeks education commissioner candidates
The Government has advertised the position of Commissioner of Education, seeking applicants for the post held by Kalmar Richards since 2018.
A notice published on the Government Careers website listed…
A notice published on the Government Careers website listed…
Teachers union: ministerial intervention has consequences
The Bermuda Union of Teachers has warned that intervention by Crystal Caesar, the education minister, in a disciplinary matter has had a broad impact in the classroom.
Teachers at Port Royal Primary r…
Teachers at Port Royal Primary r…
American charged with DUI and causing death
A 21-year-old American man was charged with causing the death of Laquan Thomas while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Evan Weiner, from New Jersey, was accused in connection with a traffic inc…
Evan Weiner, from New Jersey, was accused in connection with a traffic inc…
Client’s money transferred to lawyer’s personal account, jury told
A forensic accountant needed a metal, two-tier trolley to bring his evidence into the Supreme Court yesterday for the trial of a couple accused of stealing more than $300,000 from elderly clients.
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Team Hayward would like to
Team Hayward would like to thank the scores of ladies who took the time on Saturday to attend our post Mother’s Day Tea Party at the CoCo Reef Hotel.
Kaden Hopkins Snaps Hoodoo to Finish Brutal Grand Prix Criquielion
Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins emerged as one of the most relieved and genuinely delighted finishers at the 31st edition of the grueling Grand Prix Criquielion, emph
Hayward wants to put ‘malicious’ accusations behind him
After denying domestic abuse allegations levelled against him, Jason Hayward says he will not be pursuing a legal investigation into the matter
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Hayward: ‘I would take a people-first approach to leadership’
PLP Leadership contender Jason Hayward says, if successful, social development would be a characteristic of his Premiership
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Bermuda Pair Secure Top 14 Spot After Gritty Finish in Mexico
Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke saw their challenging campaign at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour draw to a cl
Video: Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [May 25] to discuss police-related matters that took place during the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Acting Deputy Commissioner, Antoine Daniels said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update on policing activity over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. “Firstly, I want to …
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
A year into his papacy, Leo formally signed the text about AI on May 15, the 135th anniversary of his predecessor’s publishing of “Rerum Novarum”
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EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the paper said, adding it would be the largest penalty the EU has im
Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
Brent crude futures were down $7.24, or almost 7%, at $96.30 a barrel at 2:29 p.m. ET (1843 GMT) and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down $6.30, or 6.
Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
After confirming the infection, the Spanish national has been taken to an isolation unit at the Gómez Ulla Hospital, the Health Ministry said on X
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Fort invaded by positive vibes
Lost Society – an electronic music community – hosted an event on the even of the holiday weekend called ‘My Friends’ that lit up Fort Hamilton, fil
We made a total of
We made a total of 27 arrests over the weekend, for a range of offences, including,impaired driving, drug offences, outstanding warrants, disturbances and possession of bladed articles.
Rangers club President saddened but hopeful following shooting
President of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club, Darren ‘Butch’ Burchall, emotionally lamented the violence that continues to plague the club after Sunday’s sh
‘Serious growing concern’ at spate of blade arrests
Six arrests for knife position over the long Bermuda Day weekend, along with two incidents of shots being fired, were highlighted by police as cause for concern.
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deputy Com…
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deputy Com…
Police made 27 arrests over the long weekend
There were 23 road crashes, ten involving injury
The Bermuda Police Service says officers responded to a high volume of incidents over the Bermuda Day holida
Around 8:00pm on Friday, May
Around 8:00pm on Friday, May 22, 2026, police officers attended Elbow Beach, Paget, following a report of a man and woman engaging in indecent acts on the beach.
Lane closure on Middle Road for Bermuda Link trench works
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising motorists of a temporary lane closure on Middle Road in Devonshire to facilitate Bermuda Link trench wo
Detour routes for Swing Bridge come into effect
Installation of the pre-construction detour route for the Swing Bridge in St George’s takes place from today until September 7, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment has advised.
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A ministry sp…
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