Shell has ended talks with Unimot over selling German refinery stake, Bloomberg News reports
The sale discussions, which began in 2023, concluded months ago
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British oil major Shell has ended negotiations to se
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Iran’s security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump’s son
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Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump’s younge
Music and community to be celebrated at Devonshire Rec
Sounds Fest Bermuda will celebrate sound-system culture, music and community in a two-day event that starts tomorrow at Devonshire Recr
Polaris gives $2,500 bursary to two children of staff
An imports company has awarded two children of staff members a $2,500 university scholarship.
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
Hamilton Princess nominated for hotel awards
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Awards of Excellenc
Hundreds killed and more than 1,000 missing after Himalayan flood
Authorities in Nepal used helicopters to search for survivors and drop emergency supplies to thousands cut off in towns and valleys, while emergency services re
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) received a report from Maritime Operations on Friday, 21 August, of a dead manatee.
Health charity receives $10,000 donation
A health charity offering free screenings throughout the island has picked up a donation to support its mandate.
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to DailyMale towards screening kit…
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to DailyMale towards screening kit…
Young leaders in Mirrors Programme step up to the plate
A youth personal development programme is working to bring “positive change within Bermuda’s schools” to mark the start of its 2026-27 year.
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Communi…
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Communi…
Smooth sailing for Endeavour as supporters continue backing
The Endeavour youth sailing programme, which reached 518 students from 15 schools across the island during the 2025-26 school year, has announced the renewed backing of its corporate supporters.
The e…
The e…
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
One of the five Great Lakes of North America, Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York
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Nepal gets support from Bermuda-founded group
A global humanitarian group founded in Bermuda is working with partners in Nepal to provide support in the aftermath of a devastating flood that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people this week….
Hamilton Parish roadworks extended
Work along a section of North Shore Road is expected to continue until the end of next month, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
A spokesman said a lane near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Par…
A spokesman said a lane near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Par…
Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win
Premier Christine Frechette, who leads the right-of-center Coalition Avenir Quebec government, made the announcement on Thursday at a press conference to begin
Google agrees to settle UK app developers’ lawsuit for $353 million
The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google’s Play Store in the United
Oil rises by over $1 as White House says no US-Iran talks happening
Brent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $88.92 a barrel at 11:35 a.m. ET (1535 GMT)
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Oil prices rose by more
Medical finding prompts adjustment to road fatality toll
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm that the death of a male motorcyclist – understood to be a 62-year-old Pembroke man – following a repo
Partial North Shore Road closure extended through September
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that the ongoing lane closure on North Shore Road near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Parish ha
Judge quashes government postal deal with US firm
A government agreement with a US courier company is to be ended by order of the Supreme Court over a lack of proper procurement procedure.
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden, in a ruling handed down on Wed…
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden, in a ruling handed down on Wed…
Mirrors launches youth-led mental wellness initiative
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy (CPLA), kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivi
Police revise 2026 road fatality figure after medical evidence
A change to the number of road fatalities on the island this year came after medical findings, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
The total to date for 2026 is 12, not 13.
Results “ultimately veri…
The total to date for 2026 is 12, not 13.
Results “ultimately veri…
KBB locates 122 abandoned, derelict boats
An environmental group was called for the removal of about 122 abandoned boats and wreckage located around the island.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful found the remnants during a three-day survey that serves a…
Keep Bermuda Beautiful found the remnants during a three-day survey that serves a…
‘Severely emaciated’ manatee’s cause of death under investigation
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment confirmed the death of the mammal which was found in Harrington Sound, more than 1,000 miles away from its natural
Aon donates $10k to cancer charity
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to the DailyMale charity to assist in the purchase of screening kits and the running costs of the charities
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) has
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal under its ongoing Abandoned Boat Initiative.
Manatee’s cause of death under investigation
A lifeless male manatee found 1,000 miles from its normal range was taken and examined at a secure location, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said today.
Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, M…
Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, M…
Division in PLP over new members past political affiliation
The Progressive Labour Party Chair, Dawn Simmons offered no comment on the new resolution passed by the Central Committee on Monday
Divisions have emerge
Local Officials Confirm Manatee Found Dead
Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source and fresh water, may …
Poland urges EU to fine Meta €250 million for scams and false ads
It is the latest criticism of Meta’s practices after the U.S. tech giant was ordered to pay $18 billion under an agreement with U.S. states, announced on Wednes
Record debt and election politics raise stakes for French budget
Political sparks will fly in the coming weeks, even before campaigning heats up for the two-round election on April 18 and May 2, as Prime Minister Sebastien Le
The Progressive Labour Party appears
The Progressive Labour Party appears to be attempting to take ownership of the controversy surrounding new membership applications following Monday night’s contentious Central Committee meeting, while shifting responsibility for the vetting process away from the party’s governing body and back to individual branches.
Number of UK young people not in work or education drops under 1 million
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of 16-24 year-olds outside the job market or education has risen to one of the highest in Europe
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Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says
Europe’s oldest living monarch and Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991, Harald was taken to hospital on August 17
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Ten Students Complete ASU BIOS Internships
ASU BIOS is celebrating 50 years of its Bermuda Program, marking the milestone with a cohort of 10 Bermudian interns. A spokesperson said, “Since its founding in 1976, the Bermuda Program has provided more than 320 Bermudian students aged 18 and older with hands-on experience in oceanographic and atmospheric research. “Through fully funded summer internships, …
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
Meta’s up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to prote
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv’s use of British missiles
The warning, delivered by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a news briefing in Moscow, was the strongest of is kind yet from Russia to Bri
Britain’s FTSE 100 slips as Nvidia optimism fails to lift market
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,820.66 points by 1000 a.m. GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.04%
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Sterling slips as investors pare BoE rate hike bets ahead of Jackson Hole
The British pound dipped 0.1% to $1.3578 on Thursday, retreating from last week’s six-month high
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Sterling eased to a
Inspector Dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service
Commissioner Simons confirms dismissal after Special Case Hearing
Inspector David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service with
Boy, 14, on e-bike stopped at twice the speed limit
Police urged parents and guardians to be “aware of the serious risks” associated with young people using e-bikes after stopping a teenager riding at twice the national speed limit.
Officers clocked a …
Officers clocked a …
Senior police officer dismissed
The Bermuda Police Service have announced the dismissal of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…
DeSilva adviser defends sole-source housing contracts
A committee advising the Deputy Premier on the Government’s decade-long, multimillion-dollar affordable housing project is “taxpayer conscious” and intent on getting value for money, according to its …
Perinchief questions constitutionality of PLP membership changes
A political scientist said the “timing was bad” after the Progressive Labour Party decided to bring in changes this week that could affect new members.
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …
The Department of Sport and
The Department of Sport and Recreation today presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games and Commonwealth Games.
Allshores Celebrates Summer Internship Success
Allshores has celebrated another successful summer internship programme, with 30 students gaining hands-on experience across its jurisdictions, including 18 interns based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme, with 30 students across its jurisdictions gaining hands-on experience, developing professional skills and contributing to projects across the …
Six Athletes Receive $23,500 In Incentives
The Department of Sport and Recreation has presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games and Commonwealth Games. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell stated, “Today we are recognising more than medals, we are recognising the years …
KBB Identifies 122 Boats For Potential Removal
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and pieces …
David Bhagwan Dismissed From Police Service
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter, no further comment can be …
Police dismiss senior officer
Police have announced the dismissal from the service of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed aft…
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed aft…
OpenAI report says its network was hacked by its own rogue AI agents
The 37-page report reveals previously undisclosed aspects of the recent hacking spree powered by OpenAI’s most advanced models
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