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Road alignment works tied to the replacement of an ageing East End bridge will begin on Monday with the installation of a detour route, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
The work will…

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BTA names new chief executive

May 20, 2026

A global tourism leader with more than two decades of experience has been appointed chief executive of the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Jan Hutton, who worked in various roles in the Middle East, Africa…

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Police make urgent appeal to road users: ‘Slow down’

May 20, 2026

Eight fatalities so far this year exceeds the statistical norm

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Arthur Glasford, Operations – “The Berm

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New Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO announced

May 20, 2026

Global tourism executive, Jan Hutton, has been named by the Bermuda Tourism Authority as its newest CEO

Full news release from the Bermuda Tourism Autho

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Police appeal for witnesses to ‘suspicious’ boat fire

May 20, 2026

Police are seeking the public’s help in providing relevant information regarding a fire which destroyed a vessel near Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton on March 30.
A spokesman said a suspect — described as…

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Launch of data collection for 2026 Census

May 20, 2026

Data collection for the 2026 Census of Population begins tomorrow, the Senate heard this morning.
Bermuda’s last census was conducted in 2016, when the island’s population was just below 64,000.
Laure…

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US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

May 20, 2026

Vermont-based Beyond Plastics attached location trackers to 36 single-use polypropylene cups earlier this year and placed them in recycling bins inside Starbuck

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TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of

May 20, 2026

TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of Affairs” on The Road with The Minister of Public Works and Environmental the Hon. Jache Adams

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TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of

May 20, 2026

TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of Affairs” on The Road with The Minister of Public Works and Environmental the Hon. Jache Adams

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Britain plans to let parliament approve key energy, infrastructure projects, Treasury says

May 20, 2026

“For too long, vital infrastructure delivery has been delayed by judicial reviews of projects,” a Treasury spokesperson said in a statement

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Police seek six-foot suspect in boat fire probe

May 20, 2026

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Bermuda Police Service (BPS) inquiries continue regarding a suspicious boat fire that occurred around 12:30am Monday, 30th Ma

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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

May 20, 2026

Nearly 10 months since that framework accord, the European Parliament and the Council, the body representing EU governments, agreed on a legislative text to all

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UK extends fuel duty cut to ease Iran war inflation squeeze

May 20, 2026

The cut of 5 pence per litre had been due to expire in September but the government said it would extend it after the Iran war caused global oil prices to leap

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Allshores, DailyMale announce partnership

May 20, 2026

A recent donation will help a health charity continue to provide free screenings throughout the island.
A statement said Allshores is providing $270,000 to the DailyMale over three years.
The donation…

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Fifty-eight-year-old Pembroke resident Junius Caines

May 20, 2026

Fifty-eight-year-old Pembroke resident Junius Caines caused a major disruption in Magistrates’ Court today after appearing before Magistrate Maria Sofianos for mention on multiple charges, including three counts of burglary and one count of prowling.

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TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Press Conference

May 20, 2026

TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Press Conference with The AG Kim Wilkerson

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Ebbin and Tulane flying high as Eastern National Semis get underway

May 20, 2026

The prestigious College Open Eastern National Semifinals are officially underway, with South Florida playing host to a fiercely competitive 420 Fleet. Sailors f

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Cumbermack endures weekend of heartbreak at Donington Park

May 20, 2026

It was a weekend of high drama and ultimate frustration for Jediah Cumbermack at Donington Park, as a promising outing in the 1p Mobile Junior Sportbike Nationa

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Goater: Guardiola’s Manchester City legacy is ‘mind-blowing’

May 20, 2026

Manchester City and Bermuda international legend Shaun Goater has labeled Pep Guardiola’s achievements at the Etihad Stadium as “simply mind-blowing” amid mount

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Man in contempt of court for threat on magistrate

May 20, 2026

A man was found in contempt of court this morning after he threatened to punch a magistrate.
Junius Caines constantly interrupted magistrate Maria Sofianos and insulted the Legal Aid Office when he ap…

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Assessment confirms staffing shortages plague prisons

May 20, 2026

An independent review of Bermuda’s prisons found “notable inconsistency in policy and practice”, particularly at Westgate, with “weakness” in recruitment of staff and insufficient investment in infras…

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Bermuda Monetary Authority names new COO and CTO

May 20, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has announced two senior executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team and advancing digital transformation i

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Royal Bermuda Regiment conduct Public Order Training in UK

May 20, 2026

Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are sharpening their public order response skills during a major overseas training exercise in Kent, England.

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For the second time this

May 20, 2026

For the second time this week, Port Royal Primary School has reportedly been closed due to a shortage of teachers.

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Jeremy Shrubb Named OBA Interim Chairman

May 20, 2026

Jeremy Shrubb has been appointed interim chairman of the OBA, replacing William Soares, with former Senator Maurice Foley named the new co-deputy chair. A spokesperson said, “Jeremy Shrubb has been appointed the new interim chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance with immediate effect. “In September 2025, Mr Shrubb was elected as party deputy co-chair at …

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Residents urged to prioritise safety this Bermuda Day

May 20, 2026

A joint news conference outlining security plans for Friday’s Bermuda Day Holiday was held on Tuesday

Bermuda Day 2026 is shaping up to be one for the bo

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Melissa Looby named new President of Bermuda Half Marathon Derby

May 20, 2026

The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby has announced the appointment of Melissa Looby as its new President, effective May 22, 2026.

Ms. Looby succeeds Dr. Gina

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As Bermuda prepares for another

May 20, 2026

As Bermuda prepares for another festive holiday weekend, police patrols will be increased across the island, with road sobriety checkpoints expected to be in full operation in an effort to combat one of the country’s most persistent and dangerous problems — drinking and driving.

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UK rules out mandatory supermarket price caps

May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing potential leadership challenges after a heavy local election defeat this month, is pushing departments to shield households

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UK house prices showed no growth in year to March, ONS says

May 20, 2026

It marked the weakest reading since the year to April 2024

International News via Reuters:

British house prices were flat in the 12 months to March

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US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

May 20, 2026

The patient has been previously identified by the Serge Christian mission organization as medical missionary Peter Stafford

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EU Commission clears $1.5 billion in German state aid for green hydrogen

May 20, 2026

The German programme is leaning on the European Hydrogen Bank’s Auctions-as-a-Service, or AaaS, for the auction that closed in 2026, the Commission said in a st

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UK shares edge higher as benign inflation data reassures investors

May 20, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index gained 0.13% as of 10:40 am GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.29%

International News via Reuters:

UK shares rose

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Sterling dips after British inflation cools in April

May 20, 2026

Sterling was last down 0.07% at $1.3384, not far from a nearly six-week low of $1.3304 that was touched on Friday

International News via Reuters:

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Answer to Who’s the Daddy cahow mystery to be revealed

May 20, 2026

The mystery surrounding the paternity of a cahow chick on Nonsuch Island will be revealed at an event this evening [MAY-20].
The question of “Who’s the Daddy” will finally be answered at the Speciali…

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When will it end? 2026 road deaths swell to eight overnight

May 20, 2026

Police have announced three road deaths tied to separate incidents, bringing the total to eight in the first five months of 2026.
Leroy Smith, 43, who was involved in a crash on April 30, was named a…

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Robinson was shot from several feet away, expert tells court

May 20, 2026

A forensic pathologist told a Supreme Court jury that a young father was likely to have been fatally shot from several feet away.
Christopher Milroy spoke during the trial of Devon Hewey, who has deni…

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Beachgoers on Bermuda’s South Shore

May 19, 2026

Beachgoers on Bermuda’s South Shore were treated to an extraordinary and historic sight on Saturday when an Atlantic sturgeon — a species rarely seen in Bermuda waters — was spotted along the coastline.

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OBA chair steps down

May 19, 2026

One Bermuda Alliance chair William Soares has stepped down from the role he took up last September.
An OBA statement said Mr Soares had been replaced by Jeremy Shrubb as interim chair.
Mr Soares was…

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LIVE: CARICOM Town Hall in St. George’s

May 19, 2026

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CARICOM Public Town Hall at Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s, Tuesday 19th May 2026

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BELCO President On Energy, Policy, Costs, More

May 19, 2026

“Following last night’s public town hall on the National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP], Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] wishes to add its voice to the conversation on Bermuda’s energy future,” BELCO President Wayne Caines said. Mr Caines said: “Everyone in Bermuda wants affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity. Achieving this goal will require the entire …

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Senate: Order Of Business For May 20th

May 19, 2026

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 20], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Tabling of the Treatment of Offenders Board and the Parole Board 2025 Reports, the Corrections Reform: Accountability and Action, the 2026 Census of Population and Housing, and the Pay Transparency Policy: Public Consultation. …

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Hospital & Ministry On ‘Patient Flow Protocols’

May 19, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and the Ministry of Health said that “strengthened patient‑flow protocols are already delivering meaningful improvements across the hospital. ” A spokesperson said, “The enhanced discharge process now includes several coordinated steps to improve patient movement through the system. An estimated date of discharge is set by the hospitalist within 24 …

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Hospital establishes discharge lounge to ease bed woes

May 19, 2026

A ten-bed discharge lounge has been established at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to ease pressure on the facility’s Emergency Department and reduce the need for bed boarding.
The move, which w…

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Caines: solar power generators must protect Belco customers

May 19, 2026

The president of Belco has called for all electricity generators, including those used by private solar energy companies, to be cost-regulated and to protect his company’s customers.
Wayne Caines, who…

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Google courts coders and consumers at I/O, touts cheaper AI model for enterprises

May 19, 2026

Alphabet, which recently came within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, also reinforced its core consumer products including Se

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UK finance ministry presses supermarkets to cap food prices, sources say

May 19, 2026

The proposals come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government seeks to address an ongoing cost of living crisis and follow a similar move by the Scottish Natio

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NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

May 19, 2026

Any decision to launch a mission would require the approval of all NATO’s 32 members and several have already signalled opposition, although no formal proposal

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UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-out

May 19, 2026

The move follows a similar step by the United States, which on Monday extended a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to support energy-v

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Allshores is partnering with the

May 19, 2026

Allshores is partnering with the DailyMale with a donation of $270,000 over three years.
The donation will support the use of their medical van for screening outreach by the DailyMale and other healthcare organisations.