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A section of Harbour Road in Paget has been limited to one lane of traffic today.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that a lane near Valley Road is closed until 6pm to repair leaks….

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Roadworks continue in East End

September 1, 2026

Work to construct roundabouts and relocate bus stops in the East End is expected to continue through this month, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokeswoman said the second s…

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Tourism youth speech competition finalists revealed

September 1, 2026

Being named Junior Tourism Ambassador and travelling to an upcoming event in South America are the prizes that await the winner of Bermuda’s inaugural Tourism Youth Speech Competition.
Following a str…

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Lightbourne: ‘Fairness and transparency’ needed on prices

September 1, 2026

The Government has defended its criticised cost of living amendments, maintaining that it has kept “steadfast and focused” on creating a more affordable Bermuda.
Speaking on the Government’s Leaders o…

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Tesla sales in Portugal fall 37% y/y in August

September 1, 2026

In the January-August period, Tesla sales in Portugal rose by 41.4% to 6,512 units, while the total for all light electric cars rose by 43.1%

Internatio

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Burgess leads strong Bermuda showing in Myrtle Beach

September 1, 2026

Bermudian golfers have made a positive start to their campaigns at the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championships in South Carolina, highlighted by top-t

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OBA’s Robinson On IRP, Minister, Energy & More

September 1, 2026

“Bermudians need to receive a timeline on when the revised IRP 2026 will be finalized and when they can expect relief regarding their energy bills,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson stated, “The National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP] 2026 has charted a course for the future of Bermuda’s energy. However, with the Minister of …

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Wholesale employees consider strike over pay date change

September 1, 2026

Employees of a wholesale company seeking to implement a new payroll system that could leave them short of cash for several weeks are considering staging a strike this Friday.
BDC2000, which forms the…

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‘Significant’ number of EU countries back speeding up Ukraine funding, Ireland says

September 1, 2026

Ukraine relies heavily on foreign funds in its fight against Russia, now in its fifth year, including a €90 billion loan that the EU agreed to disburse over t

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UK’s Frasers plans to boost stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%

September 1, 2026

The group, owned by business tycoon Mike Ashley, also said it was reviewing its support for Hugo Boss Chairman Stephan Sturm

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London midcaps lead losses as rising gilt yields weigh; Reckitt gains

September 1, 2026

The export-focused FTSE 100 index closed 0.32% lower at 10,789 points while the domestically focused FTSE 250 declined 1.67%

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Waldron denied in Hoosier Park thriller

September 1, 2026

Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron was denied by the finest of margins at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, finishing fourth in a pulsating photo finish in race sev

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PHC Foundation awards $31,000 to next generation of student-athletes

September 1, 2026

The PHC Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Bermuda’s youth, awarding $31,000 in funding to seven student-athletes at its 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at Chubb Bermuda. Since launching in 2004, the foundation has distributed nearly $600,000 to assist Pembroke Hamilton Club members pursuing high school, college, and university education abroad and locally. This […]

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Finalists revealed in tourism competition for young people

September 1, 2026

The finalists have been named in Bermuda’s inaugural Tourism Youth Speech Competition, following a strong preliminary round that brought together students fro

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Goal bonanza as Pylons and Swizzle Magnets prevail

September 1, 2026

Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a breathless 24-goal double-header as Mason’s Pylons and McKee Swizzle Magnets both registered thrilling 7-5 v

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Chamber ‘concerned about potential over-regulation’

September 1, 2026

Business group shares its analysis of Government’s cost of living bill

Check out the PDF below for the full Chamber of Commerce report on the cost of

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Hyperbaric chamber out of operation after burst pipe

September 1, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced that its hyperbaric chamber has been taken out of use over a burst pipe at the hospital.
A BHB spokeswoman said: “Unfortunately, the chamber was impacted when…

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Chamber Examines Cost-of-Living Bill 2026

September 1, 2026

The Chamber “supports the goal of easing the cost of living” however “it does not support this Bill” the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said as they released their perspective on the Cost-of-Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Bill 2026. The document states, “The cost of living in Bermuda is not an abstract policy question. It is …

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Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas

September 1, 2026

Specialised rescue teams from China, India and Nepal built temporary bridges to reach remote areas and dug through the ruins of hydropower projects in the Himal

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Brazil races to rein in AI weeks before election

September 1, 2026

With the October 4 first-round vote quickly approaching, Brazil’s top elections court, the TSE, is expected on Tuesday to set new limits on the use of AI-genera

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London stocks slide as rising gilt yields weigh; Reckitt gains

September 1, 2026

The export-focused FTSE 100 index dropped 1% to a two-week low of 10,725.6 points by 1019 GMT, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 declined 1.9% and was shy

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Robert King has taken his

September 1, 2026

Robert King has taken his decision and I respect his right to make it. I wish him well as he continues representing the people of Smith’s North.This does not change the work of the One Bermuda Alliance.

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Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets

September 1, 2026

Inflation in the 21 nations sharing the euro accelerated to 3.3% in August from 2.9% in July, driven almost entirely by higher energy costs as crude oil and nat

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LSEG plans tokenised UK shares, partners with Kraken-owner Payward

September 1, 2026

The move marks the latest push by the London Stock Exchange to embrace crypto assets, after announcing in February that it would build a blockchain-based settle

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UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since January 2024, Bank of England data shows

September 1, 2026

The BoE said lenders approved 56,053 mortgages in July, the lowest since January 2024, below all forecasts in a Reuters poll of economists that had instead poin

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Utah judge to decide if accused killer of Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face death penalty

September 1, 2026

Graf will rule from the bench after up to four hours of closing arguments

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Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was shot

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Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later

September 1, 2026

Reopening access to the China-Nepal border crossing has been a battle with the elements, with rescuers working in a narrow mountain gorge squeezed between crumb

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King invited MPs to lead OBA before stepping forward

September 1, 2026

The former leader of the One Bermuda Alliance revealed that he invited two other opposition MPs to run for the leadership of the party before throwing his hat into the ring.
Robert King, who resigned…

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Questions raised about plans for Elbow Beach redevelopment

September 1, 2026

An environmental charity has raised questions about plans to redevelop the Elbow Beach Hotel property while praising efforts to work within environmental constraints.
An in-principle planning applicat…

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Clyde Best documentary takes home award in Atlanta

September 1, 2026

A documentary about trailblazing Bermudian footballer Clyde Best has won Best International Film at a film festival in Atlanta.

Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story was recognised…

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PLP: King’s resignation signals crisis within OBA

September 1, 2026

The Progressive Labour Party warned on Monday that the resignation of a former One Bermuda Alliance leader marks a crisis for the Opposition.
Robert King, who was ousted from leadership in February s…

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Six-month ban for repeat speeding offences

September 1, 2026

Speeding driver Malik Salaam received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and a ban at Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to going at 81km/h on Middle Road in Warwick, near t…

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You are playing a dangerous game, repeat traffic offender told

September 1, 2026

A Smith’s man has been warned by the senior magistrate that he could face a jail term if he returns to court over further traffic offences.
Ernest J. Smith took his demerit points total up to 31 after…

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Increasingly, anonymity is being used

September 1, 2026

Increasingly, anonymity is being used not simply to express an opinion, but as a shield from which individuals can launch personal, political and social attacks against others without accepting responsibility for their words.

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Chamber: cost-of-living plans ‘a bad trade for the consumer’

August 31, 2026

“Credibility, not compulsion” is needed to mend fences with a public distrustful of pricing for essential items, the Chamber of Commerce has declared in a review of cost-control measures proposed by t…

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Clyde Best Film Wins At BronzeLens Festival

August 31, 2026

The documentary ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’, about Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, adding another major …

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OBA’s Ben Smith On Robert King’s Resignation

August 31, 2026

Opposition Leader Ben Smith said the One Bermuda Alliance remains “united, focused and determined” and wished former OBA MP and Party Leader Robert King “well as he continues representing the people of Smith’s North.” These comments follow after Mr King announced that he has resigned from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] and will remain in …

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Premier To Attend Meetings In Brussels & Paris

August 31, 2026

The Cabinet Office advised today that the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Brussels and Paris to “participate in the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] Annual International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue, and hold a series of high-level meetings with European officials and industry leaders.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier …

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A dispute that has reportedly

August 31, 2026

A dispute that has reportedly been brewing for some time is now escalating among employees of the BGA Phoenix stores, including staff at Pitt & Company and Brown & Co., over a proposed change to the way employees are paid.

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Chinese court freezes $300 million of Nexperia assets in Wingtech case

August 31, 2026

Wingtech was stripped of control of Nexperia last year by the Dutch authorities

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A Chinese court has frozen up to 2.1

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Leaders gather in Kyrgyzstan for the World Nomad Games

August 31, 2026

The games’ opening ceremony took place on Sunday on the eve of a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on Monday, which the visiting leaders also atte

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Two dead in Grand Canyon after flash flood, park service says

August 31, 2026

Heavy rainfall brought surging waters through the canyon on Saturday, destroying trails and footbridges, damaging infrastructure that carries water for use thro

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Bermuda’s Tanner Correia claims commanding victory in U.S.

August 31, 2026

Eleven-year-old Bermudian karting prospect Tanner Correia produced a composed and commanding drive to take victory at Round 7 of the Trackhouse Motorplex Kartin

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Cyclist Gabriella Arnold battles to top-10 finish in Iowa

August 31, 2026

Bermudian cyclist Gabriella Arnold produced a gritty endurance display to secure a seventh-place finish at the gruelling Core4 Cycling Race in Iowa.

The dema

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Talbot seals main event as fight night thrills at North Field

August 31, 2026

The North Field at the National Sports Centre played host to a memorable night of combat sports as the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship made its debu

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Comet International Championship: Bailey seals world crown

August 31, 2026

Bermuda’s Rudy Bailey has captured another historic title after being crowned the International Comet Champion following a superb performance off the Corsica

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Soccer-Argentina’s Messi ends international career

August 31, 2026

The record eight-times Ballon d’Or winner is his country’s record appearance-maker and scorer with 125 goals in 207 games, having transformed a complicated rela

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BHS announces ‘exceptional’ exam performance

August 31, 2026

Bermuda High School has announced the results of its 2025-26 I/GCSE cohort, saying that the grades reflect the dedication and academic commitment of its Year 11 pupils.
The school said that of particu…

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Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month

August 31, 2026

Trump also said U.S. air defences had shot down all Iranian missiles that could have caused any damage and said that tough new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran w

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Enhanced screening measures added at LF Wade

August 31, 2026

New electronic screening measures have been put in place at LF Wade International Airport for United States citizens travelling back to the US.
US Customs and Border Protection has announced the intr…