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Opposition Leader’s Labour Day Message

September 7, 2026

[Labour Day Message from Opposition Leader Ben Smith] Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start with something simple. Bermuda is small. We know that. You can drive from one end of the Island to the other in less time than it takes some people to decide what they’re having for dinner. We see the same faces at the …

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Bermuda Is Love Revives #NoNewClothes

September 7, 2026

Bermuda Is Love is bringing back its #NoNewClothes campaign this September, “challenging people across our island to rethink fast fashion, disposable clothing and the culture of constant consumption.” A spokesperson said, “”Originally launched in September 2022, the campaign challenged the public to go one month without purchasing new clothing. Four years later, #NoNewClothes Part Two …

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And if we are serious

September 7, 2026

And if we are serious about building a stronger Bermuda, then we have to learn how to live with our differences without losing our sense of community.

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Lane closures on South Road, Devonshire

September 7, 2026

Motorists are advised that there will be rolling single-lane closures on South Road, in the area of Devon Heights Road, Devonshire, from tomorrow until September 17, weather permitting.
The Ministry o…

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Hazard spotted in the road near Crawl Esso gas station

September 7, 2026

The motoring public has been warned of a potential hazard on North Shore Road, near Crawl Esso gas station.

The Royal Gazette observed a photograph of what appeared to be a deep pothole but the Mi…

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Labour Day

September 7, 2026

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Ben Smith: our differences can make us stronger

September 7, 2026

The Leader of the Opposition focused on the culture, diversity and resilience that unites Bermuda, during his Labour Day speech.
Ben Smith chose to celebrate the common traits as well as the differenc…

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Crowds celebrate Labour Day

September 7, 2026

Uniting Culture, Diversity and Resilience’ was the theme of this year’s Labour Day celebrations, as union members and supporters gathered at Union Square f

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Live Video: 2026 Labour Day Speeches

September 7, 2026

The annual Labour Day celebration is taking place today [Sept 7] with people gathering on Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have photos and additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, you can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking …

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Hayward celebrates role of workers empowering Bermuda

September 7, 2026

The labour minister has emphasised how the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of Bermuda’s workers continue to strengthen the island’s economy, community and future.
Delivering his Labour Day messa…

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Every day, Bermuda is carried

September 7, 2026

Every day, Bermuda is carried forward by its workers. By the hands that build our homes and communities, the people who care for our families, keep our businesses moving, serve our neighbourhoods and contribute to the life of our island. Their work is our shared foundation.

Their solidarity is our shared strength.

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Dickinson shares message of solidarity on Labour Day

September 7, 2026

Curtis Dickinson has emphasised how the island is carried forward by the efforts of its work force, in a Labour Day message.
The Progressive Labour Party leadership contender and former finance minis…

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Premier Burt’s Labour Day Message

September 6, 2026

“A Legacy of Labour, A Future of Opportunity”

Premier Burt’s Full Message:

Labour Day is a time to honour the workers of Bermuda and the generations w

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Premier’s Labour Day message

September 6, 2026

Press statement by David Burt, Premier of Bermuda:

Labour Day is a time to honour the workers of Bermuda and the generations who helped shape our island thro

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‘No damage, ever’ from J’ouvert in Southlands

September 6, 2026

Now in its 4th year, the Jab J’Ouvert event at Southlands Park has never resulted in damage, a Government spokesperson said. The event also takes place far from

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‘Registration Births And Deaths Amendment Act’

September 6, 2026

A new Bill aims to “reduce the risk of identity theft and the misuse of personal information contained within birth records while ensuring that legitimate access to those records is preserved,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4] the Minister said, “I rise today …

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Premier, the honorable David Burt

September 6, 2026

Premier, the honorable David Burt Gives his last Labor Day speech to the people of Bermuda.
Labour Day is a time to honour the workers of Bermuda and the generations who helped shape our island through their determination, and sacrifice.

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Premier’s Labour Day message to the people

September 6, 2026

David Burt has delivered a Labour Day message urging workers to fight for their right to a decent standard of living.
The Premier emphasised how today’s union struggles are with the cost of living cri…

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Photos: Jab J’Ouvert Event At Southlands

September 6, 2026

The Jab J’Ouvert event was held at Southlands Park in Warwick this weekend, attracting partygoers for an early-morning celebration. The event started at 3.00am today, with attendees gathering to participate in the festivities. Related Stories Photos: Jab J’Ouvert Event At Southlands Photos: Classic Old School Soca Fete Photos & Videos: Warwick Community Fair Photos & …

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Labour Day Message From Premier David Burt

September 6, 2026

[Labour Day message from Premier David Burt] Labour Day is a time to honour the workers of Bermuda and the generations who helped shape our island through their determination, and sacrifice. This year’s theme, “Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity, and Resilience,” recognizes that the achievements of Bermuda’s labour movement have never belonged to one individual or …

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Round-up: Our athletes excel overseas

September 6, 2026

Nesbeth, Christopher, and Burch-Waldron secure weekend victories while Frazzoni and Nolan suffer defeats

In football, Bermuda international Leilann

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Belco reports weather-related power outages

September 6, 2026

Residents in Pembroke, St George’s and Hamilton are experiencing power outages related to today’s stormy weather.
Belco said there are a small amount of outages in other parishes, which can be seen o…

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Bermuda National Trust invites residents to have their say

September 6, 2026

Residents are being asked to share their views about the island’s natural and cultural heritage, the work of the Bermuda National Trust and what matters to them.
Answers will help to inform the charit…

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Report: Disney to sail to Bermuda from Florida next year

September 6, 2026

New itineraries feature Bermuda, Malaysia, and Panama ports

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Disney Cruise Line is expanding its global schedu

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Rider arrested after Warwick crash

September 6, 2026

Motorcyclist hospitalized with serious leg injuries following Middle Road wall collision

Around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, police at

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Photos & Video: MX Unleashed Motocross Event

September 6, 2026

MX Unleashed delivered a day of motocross entertainment at Southampton Rangers Sports Club this weekend, with the freestyle motocross show offering high speeds and high flying action. Related Stories Photos & Video: Motocross Season Opener Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Races Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Races Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Races Photos & Results: …

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BELCO Crews Working To Restore Power

September 6, 2026

BELCO crews are working to restore power to customers affected by weather-related outages this morning [Sept 6]. The company said, “We are aware of customers experiencing an outage due to weather in Pembroke and St. George’s along with small pockets scattered in other parishes. Our crews are aware and are working to restore power as …

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Video: Bermuda Murals Inspire Documentary

September 6, 2026

Following the international success of Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story, filmmaker Dan Egan turns his lens toward another form of storytelling in the new short documentary Walls of Inspiration: Where Cultural Memory Becomes Living Legacy. The film, which begins its film festival journey this fall, explores how murals and public art preserve …

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Shyne Barrow To Speak At Labour Day Banquet

September 6, 2026

The Bermuda Industrial Union’s 2026 Labour Day Banquet is sold out, with Grammy Award-winning artist and Belizean politician Dr Shyne Barrow to serve as keynote speaker. Dr Barrow’s extraordinary life journey has taken him from international success as a rap artist, years of incarceration, before becoming a politician and ultimately serving as the Leader of …

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Some high-performance electric machines currently

September 6, 2026

Some high-performance electric machines currently on the market are advertised with maximum speeds approaching 90 to 95 kilometres per hour. Bermuda’s general maximum road speed is 35 kilometres per hour.

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TNN News is continuing to

September 6, 2026

TNN News is continuing to investigate a series of high-profile police raids carried out at two separate residences in Bermuda.

On Wednesday, September 4, police executed search warrants at two locations — one in Pembroke and another in St. George’s.

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Garbage collection adjusted for the holiday

September 6, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday September 7, 2026, household waste collection will follow

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Sunday September 6th: “Good News” Spotlight

September 6, 2026

News that Bermuda High School celebrated strong I/GCSE results from its Year 11 cohort, Erin Jones, Kennedy Wilks, Za’Khari Turner and Owen Neal received Walkers’ Legal Bursary and Scholarship Awards, and Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado completed a 17-day academic and cultural programme in the Azores were all some of the positive news stories from …

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TNN understands that a number

September 6, 2026

TNN understands that a number of qualified teachers are currently awaiting appointments or placements, while, at the same time, guest workers are reportedly being considered or brought in to fill teaching vacancies.

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Since the announcement of court

September 5, 2026

Since the announcement of court action by Curtis Dickinson against PLP Chair Dawn Simmons and General Secretary Patricia Basden, there have been at two anonymous letters sent to TNN, believed to have come from members of both the Hayward and Dickinson campaigns.

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Curtis Dickinson explains legal action against the PLP

September 5, 2026

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Press Statement from Curtis Dickinson’s PLP Leadership campaign office (Friday 8 September:

The Constitution of the Progressive Labour Part

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Motorcyclist Arrested After Crashing Into Wall

September 5, 2026

A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after he crashed into a wall on Middle Road in Warwick, and he was subsequently “arrested for impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, police attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, on Middle Road, near its junction with Tamarind Vale, Warwick. …

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Man arrested for impaired driving after serious crash

September 5, 2026

A male who sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Warwick in the early hours of this morning is expected to appear before the courts after being arrested for impaired driving.
Police attended…

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Minister On Supporting Athlete’s Achievements

September 5, 2026

“The Department of Sport and Recreation remains firmly committed to supporting our athletes at every level, from grassroots and youth programmes through to the elite international stage,” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Over the course of a …

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Minister Rabain On Repair Work At Schools

September 5, 2026

“I rise today to update this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda on the readiness of our public schools for the 2026/27 academic year,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Our 2026 Summer Works Programme has been extensive. Across 27 public schools, …

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No sandcastle event this weekend, while organizers build for the future

September 5, 2026

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition, which was set to take place this weekend, has been cancelled for 2026, but organizers say attention is now firmly focused on

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Paying payroll tax by credit card to be more costly

September 5, 2026

The Office of the Tax Commissioner advises taxpayers that, effective 1 October 2026, the recharge fee applied to Payroll Tax payments made by credit or debit ca

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BEDC to sponsor literacy festival

September 5, 2026

The Lumina Festival is proud to announce Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) as a returning sponsor of the 2026 Financial Literacy Summit.

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An all-important meeting was held

September 5, 2026

An all-important meeting was held this morning at the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) headquarters as hundreds of employees connected to the BGA Group of companies gathered to voice serious concerns over proposed changes to the companies’ payroll system.

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Tomorrow, September 5th, Southampton Rangers

September 4, 2026

Tomorrow, September 5th, Southampton Rangers Sports Club will come alive as Jump Start MX and Give Back present International Riders Unleashed — an action-packed event featuring international professional freestyle motocross riders, electric bike racing, stunts, jumps and plenty of thrills for spectators of all ages.

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Tap-to-pay feature to board buses nears

September 4, 2026

The travelling public will soon be able to make contactless payment on Department of Public Transportation buses using a tap-to-pay feature, MPs heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Tra…

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Amendment will reduce risk of identity theft

September 4, 2026

An amendment has been tabled to reduce the risk of identity theft from birth records.
A review by the Registry General identified concerns relating to the unrestricted public availability of certified…

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Schools ready to accept pupils but work to be done

September 4, 2026

About 60 per cent of works required for full school readiness are either complete or in the process of being completed, but the rest are yet to be tackled, the Minister of Education told MPs today.
D…

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Green light for Bill that removes licence renewal medicals

September 4, 2026

A proposed law that removes the requirement for drivers under the age of 70 to get a medical certificate every time they renew their licence has been given the green light by MPs.
The Bill, which will…

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PLP Election: Dickinson Files Legal Action

September 4, 2026

There has been a new development within the PLP leadership election, with Curtis Dickinson filing a legal document in the Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction seeking “urgent interim relief.” The document — which lists Mr Dickinson and others as the Plaintiffs and the Chairperson and Secretary General of the PLP as the defendants — …