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Some of the island’s need for expanded residential care as the elderly population increases is being addressed through a campaign by the Bermuda Health Council.
The council announced it was gathering …

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Vision dancers take to the stage at City Hall

May 26, 2026

A journey through assorted decades of dance is coming to the Earl Cameron Theatre this weekend courtesy of Vision School of Dance.
Angie Hayward, founder and school director, said Vision’s fifth annua…

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BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues

May 26, 2026

Just under eight months after he took office to help oversee a strategy revamp, Manifold’s departure follows scandal and repeated leadership changes at BP

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UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

May 26, 2026

The package also targets crypto exchanges and entities operating Russia-focused platforms, including a Kyrgyz bank and multiple firms registered in jurisdiction

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Brent crude jumps 4% as US strikes in Iran fuel Hormuz shipping fears

May 26, 2026

Iran has effectively halted nearly all non-Iranian shipping into and out of the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in late February, choking off

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Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

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 …

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Volleyballers set for elite continental test on NORCECA tour in El Salvador

May 26, 2026

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

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Health Council Seeks Care Home Properties

May 26, 2026

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 …

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Harvey smashes meet record to claim stunning Sun Devil Open gold

May 26, 2026

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

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A 42-year-old Warwick man appeared

May 26, 2026

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.

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Freemasons Fund Donates $10,000 To Charities

May 26, 2026

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, …

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Garden Club Donates $48K To Six Organizations

May 26, 2026

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 …

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Munya masterclass secures dramatic 800m title at Southeast Meet of Champions

May 26, 2026

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

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Looking back: Bermuda Day sporting spectacular

May 26, 2026

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Woman arrested for indecent exposure at Elbow Beach

May 26, 2026

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,

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Bermuda Is Love 2026 Scholarship Program

May 26, 2026

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 …

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Train collides with school van in Belgium, killing four

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

“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 …

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Photos: Regiment Soldiers Train In England

May 26, 2026

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 …

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Eighty Arrests For DUI So Far In 2026

May 26, 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 …

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Column: Gilbert Darrell On Road Safety & More

May 26, 2026

[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 …

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Column: Michelsen On Resilience, Growth & More

May 26, 2026

[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 …

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RBR troops face riot simulation in UK training exercise

May 26, 2026

Soldiers tackled mock petrol bombs and aggressive crowds as Exercise Active Shield 26 tested public order response skills at Lydd Camp

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Opinion: Finding their stride – a different approach to building confidence, resilience and growth

May 26, 2026

Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: Amber’s Wings

By Heidi Michelsen, Executive Director, Amber’s Wings

In Bermuda, we

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ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

Carney, it said, also reaffirmed Canada’s opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence in the West Bank, and violence against Palestinia

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London’s FTSE 250 midcap index scales near three-month high

May 26, 2026

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

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Sterling dips as hopes of imminent Iran peace deal fade

May 26, 2026

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

May 26, 2026

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…

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Government seeks education commissioner candidates

May 26, 2026

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…

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Teachers union: ministerial intervention has consequences

May 26, 2026

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…

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American charged with DUI and causing death

May 26, 2026

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…

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Client’s money transferred to lawyer’s personal account, jury told

May 26, 2026

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.
The…

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Team Hayward would like to

May 26, 2026

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.

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Kaden Hopkins Snaps Hoodoo to Finish Brutal Grand Prix Criquielion

May 25, 2026

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

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Hayward wants to put ‘malicious’ accusations behind him

May 25, 2026

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’

May 25, 2026

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

May 25, 2026

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

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Video: Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing

May 25, 2026

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 …

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With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

May 25, 2026

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

May 25, 2026

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

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Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

May 25, 2026

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.

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Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive

May 25, 2026

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

May 25, 2026

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

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We made a total of

May 25, 2026

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.

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Rangers club President saddened but hopeful following shooting

May 25, 2026

President of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club, Darren ‘Butch’ Burchall, emotionally lamented the violence that continues to plague the club after Sunday’s sh

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‘Serious growing concern’ at spate of blade arrests

May 25, 2026

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…

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Police made 27 arrests over the long weekend

May 25, 2026

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