Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
New tariffs had been expected, but trade partners around the world joined in strongly disputing the justification for them
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Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a tourism hotspot on the Atlantic Coast
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BP nears deal to sell solar business to Kuwait-backed consortium, FT reports
Green energy-focused private equity firm Qualitas Energy and Wren House, the infrastructure arm of Kuwait Investment Authority, have teamed up to bid for Lights
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HRC On Human Rights Amendment Act 2026
The Bermuda Human Rights Commission said they “welcome the passage of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2026 through both the House of Assembly and the Senate.” A spokesperson said, “The Act strengthens protections against discrimination and addresses gaps identified through the Commission’s ongoing review of the Human Rights Act 1981. “One of the Commission’s statutory …
Donation supports outdoor play at summer programme
Children at a summer programme are expected to have even more fun outdoors this summer thanks to a donation of play equipment from the Committee of 25.
The charity, which has donated a trampoline and …
The charity, which has donated a trampoline and …
UK Expert Returns To Assist In Prison Reform
The Government says Bermuda’s corrections reform programme is moving into implementation, with UK prison expert Russ Crooks returning to provide hands-on support as the Department of Corrections begins delivering key recommendations from the independent review. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is reporting progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justice moves from planning …
UK says latest US tariffs mean ‘no negative change’ for British businesses
The United States imposed new import tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners on Friday, alleging they had failed to curb imports made with forced labour, just
EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
“As Tehran intensifies its domestic crackdown, the EU will continue to hold those responsible to account,” Kallas said in a statement on social media platform X
UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, which gives a snapshot of businesses, rose to 52.1 in July from 49.3 in June, according to a prel
UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers
In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC said the U.S. had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that any base used to laun
Warrant Executed, Police Officer Suspended
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that a serving police officer has been suspended after officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the officer’s residence as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, ”Officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the residence …
Ministry Updates On Swing Bridge Project
The Ministry of Public Works & Environment provided an update on the upcoming phases of the Swing Bridge Road Realignment Project as construction continues in the St. George’s and St. David’s area. A Government spokesperson said, “Road realignment works commenced in late May with the construction of the temporary bus turnaround within Kindley Field Park. …
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Minister Darrell Meets New City Mayor Branco
On July 20, the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell met with the newly appointed Mayor of the City of Hamilton Dr Michael Branco, for an official introductory meeting. Minister Darrell said, “It was a pleasure to meet Mayor Branco and congratulate him on his appointment. I look forward to working …
At a recent public meeting,
At a recent public meeting, a person stated that they travelled to 500 Caribbean Islands and each of the islands had persons from other islands sleeping in the streets creating crime. Additionally, the respective governments could not deport these persons.
Committee advice on no-bid housing contracts withheld
Opposition politician Michael Fahy has accused Zane DeSilva of “hiding behind quangos” after multimillion-dollar, no-bid contracts were awarded to two foreign firms without any oversight from the Offi…
Police Officer Suspended
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This morning, officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of a serving police officer as part o
Just before 6pm Thursday, 23rd
Just before 6pm Thursday, 23rd July 2026, a reported two-vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Devonshire, near Ariel Drive.
“This morning, officers from the
“This morning, officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of a serving police officer as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Around 3:45pm Thursday, 23rd July
Around 3:45pm Thursday, 23rd July 2026, a reported two-vehicle collision occurred near the junction of Wilkinson Avenue and Trinity Church Road in Hamilton parish.
Police officer suspended in criminal investigation
A police officer has been suspended from active duty as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said in a statement that officers from the Counter-Corrupt…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said in a statement that officers from the Counter-Corrupt…
Overturned car forces traffic diversions in Devonshire
A collision between a car and a motorcycle on South Road in Devonshire caused traffic diversions this evening, but no life-threatening injuries.
A police spokesman said that shortly before 6pm, office…
A police spokesman said that shortly before 6pm, office…
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Students to showcase sculpture skills
Teenage sculptors created art with clay, latex, resin and other materials during a two-week intensive this summer.
Participants in Sculpture in Practice, aged 13 to 19, will show their final work at t…
Participants in Sculpture in Practice, aged 13 to 19, will show their final work at t…
Groundwork laid for Swing Bridge replacement works
Road realignment to prepare for the replacement of the ageing Swing Bridge is approaching “major traffic milestones” — but traffic flow is unchanged for now.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Wor…
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Wor…
EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography
The move by the bloc of 27 EU countries came two weeks after EU lawmakers gave the green light to the stopgap procedure which aims to buy time for both sides to
Cup Match to impact Hamilton trash collection
The Cup Match holiday will affect waste collection in Hamilton next week, the city announced.
A spokeswoman said garbage will be collected as normal for city residents on July 29, with the last collec…
A spokeswoman said garbage will be collected as normal for city residents on July 29, with the last collec…
Stocks sink on Big Tech cash burn; oil hits $100 for first time since May
Brent crude jumped 8% to $101.76 a barrel, following attacks on tankers in the Red Sea that choked off a second crucial Middle East artery for global oil suppli
UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers
“Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it’s on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defen
Female visitor hurt in road crash
Around 3:45pm Thursday, 23rd July 2026, a reported two-vehicle collision occurred near the junction of Wilkinson Avenue and Trinity Church Road in Hamilton
Visitor injured in head-on collision in Hamilton Parish
Traffic diversions are in place after a female visitor on a rental scooter was involved in a head-on collision with a car at the junction of Wilkinson Avenue and Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish…
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EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war
The package, however, granted a one-year exemption with automatic renewal allowing EU companies to transfer Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries, af
American Airlines Flight 308 from
American Airlines Flight 308 from Miami to Bermuda experienced a full instrumentation failure last night, leading to an emergency landing.
Police salute ‘Sluggo’ Leverock after 40 years’ service
A longstanding police officer and cricket legend has been acclaimed for his service by the Bermuda Police Service as he retires after nearly 40 years in uniform.
Pc Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock was joined…
Pc Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock was joined…
Witness appeal after senior struck by e-bike in Hamilton
A 71-year-old woman crossing a street in Hamilton was struck and injured yesterday by a 15-year-old male driver of an e-bike, police said.
The woman was hit by the vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on …
The woman was hit by the vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on …
Alphabet’s cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
The Google parent burned $5.9 billion in the second quarter, even as the cloud unit that rents out AI computing power notched a record 82% growth
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ECB will discuss raising banks’ minimum reserves, Lagarde says
Sources told Reuters last month that the ECB was considering doubling the proportion of cash that lenders must keep in an unremunerated account as a buffer in c
In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants
Mass plantation of highly flammable pine and eucalyptus trees for industrial uses drove away native breeds like the “Cachena”, the Iberian peninsula’s smallest
Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
At least 10 people have died in floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam over the last 24 hours, in what authorities said was “unprecedented devastation”,
UK expert returns to support corrections reform
A prison and probation expert from Britain has returned to Bermuda to provide support to the Department of Corrections.
The Government reported progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justi…
The Government reported progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justi…
Travel chaos forces late Bermuda flag bearer reshuffle at Commonwealth Games
Bermuda Chef-de-Mission Donna Raynor has been forced into an urgent, last-minute reshuffle of the nation’s Opening Ceremony duties following travel disruption
$175k boost for Bermuda’s elite stars as Hawley leads funding recipients
Bermuda’s top sporting talent has received a major financial boost after the Government awarded $175,000 in funding to 43 elite athletes across 15 sports at t
Police Investigate East End Burglaries
The Bermuda Police Service have warned residents about recent increase in burglaries, with the police noting that “between Wednesday, June 3 and today’s date, there have been eleven such incidents reported.” A police spokesperson said, “In recent weeks, the Bermuda Police Service has been working to address an increase in burglaries in the eastern end …
Bermuda Under-17s march into semi-finals as Sao Miguel edge opener
The Bermuda Triangle Cup continued its frantic pace at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium with another double-header, yielding four goals and seeing the Bermud
AG issues advisory on money laundering
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, today issued AML-ATF Advisory 2/2026 about the risks in a number of jurisdicti
Breastfeeding Awareness Week to share childcare insights
The Department of Health will collaborate with a maternity organisation next month to celebrate the importance of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Awareness Week, held in tandem with the Bermuda National …
Breastfeeding Awareness Week, held in tandem with the Bermuda National …
Scott embraces ‘welcome to college’ moment under Barnes at Tennessee
Bermudian freshman wing Ralph Scott has faced the media in Knoxville for his first formal press conference since joining Tennessee, lifting the lid on his trans
Spate of burglaries prompts police warning
Residents were urged today to secure their homes and take other safety measures after a period of increased burglaries, especially in the Hamilton Parish area.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Serv…
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Serv…
Miami flight declares emergency on approach to Bermuda
An emergency landing took place at the airport last night after an American Airlines flight from Miami suffered a malfunction on its approach to the runway.
Flight AA308 managed to land safely just b…
Flight AA308 managed to land safely just b…