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Mayor Quinell Francis announced the appointment of Richard L. James as Acting Corporation Secretary and Transition Consultant for the Corporation of St. George’s, effective July 2, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The Mayor of the Corporation of St. George’s Quinell Francis, JP, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard L. James as Acting Corporation …

Crystal Caesar has resigned as Minister of Education and as a PLP Senator. In a statement posted on social media, she said, “Today, I have tendered my resignation as Minister of Education and as a Senator representing the Progressive Labour Party. This has not been an easy decision. It is one that I have reached only after considerable …

Isaiah Fraser, Mikal Dill, A’Naijé Keesee-Ming and Simeon Hayward have earned education awards from the Bermuda Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. A spokesperson said, “The Men of the Bermuda Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Education Awards. This year the Chapter honored 4 dearly …

The Regulatory Authority has increased the Fuel Adjustment Rate on electricity bills from 13.784 cents per kWh to 14.226 cents, and “for the average residential customer, the new rate adds about $2.17 to the monthly bill.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has set the Fuel Adjustment Rate on electricity bills at 14.226 cents …

“There is no basis for the suggestion that CARICOM membership would affect Bermuda’s visa-free travel to the United States or United States Customs pre-clearance,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government notes recent public statements regarding full membership of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM] and its implications for Bermuda’s travel arrangements with the United States. …