Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs
Yields on 10-year government bonds – which determine how much the government will pay for future borrowing – on Tuesday hit their highest since 2008 at 5.13%
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Sterling edges lower as Starmer pressure keeps markets cautious
The pound was last 0.2% lower against a broadly stronger dollar at $1.351
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Sterling fell on Wednesday and was on trac
MP appeals boat capsizing case
A former head of the Bermuda Road Safety Council has called on the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against him regarding a 2019 boating accident.
Dennis Lister III, the Junior Minister of Justice, …
Dennis Lister III, the Junior Minister of Justice, …
Bermuda’s first ever skydiving venture,
Bermuda’s first ever skydiving venture, Skydive Bermuda, carried out their first test dives on island last week. The company seeks to launch locals and visitors alike to new heights in 2027, following the securing of relevant permits and permissions.
Bermuda Marks International Nurses Day
Bermuda marked International Nurses Day with a ceremony at City Hall honouring nurses across the island and recognising their contributions to healthcare and community wellbeing. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall honouring the island’s nursing workforce and their vital contributions to public health and community …
World Sky Games Brings Lessons To Life
[Written by Reginald Gant and Don Burgess] Bermuda is using the emerging World Sky Games initiative to help bring science, engineering, and sustainability lessons to life for students across the island. The proposed global airship racing series has become more than a sporting concept locally, with the Bermuda Ministry of Education beginning to align elements …
EU to block Brazil animal product exports from September
In a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the European Commission said the move is linked to EU rules restricting the use of certain antimicrobia
Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy
Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector,Zoenique Williams of the Bermuda Police Service’s Specialist Investigations Department, recently attended the 11th Asset Recovery Interagency Network – Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) Asset Recovery Training Seminar held in Seoul, South Korea, from April 21 to 22, 2026.
The Ministry of Education is
The Ministry of Education is aware of a petition circulating regarding the reinstatement of a teacher on leave. A Ministry spokesperson stated today that any suggestion that the Minister acted outside of her authority, or improperly, is false.
Nurses celebrated as ‘backbone’ of health system
The island marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall
Bermuda marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
The statement by the State Department comes ahead of a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week, where
Early bird tickets on sale for September finance summit
The Lumina Festival is pleased to announce that its flagship event, The Financial Literacy Summit, will be returning on Friday, Sept 25 at the National Museum o
Detectives strengthens financial crime skills
Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector, Zoenique Williams of the Bermuda Police Service’s Specialist Invest
US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump’s 10% global tariff
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration’s 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act
Pressure group demands teacher be reinstated
An anonymous group of “concerned parents” has launched an online petition to have a teacher at Port Royal Primary School reinstated by the end of the week after being placed on administrative leave.
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Deadline looms for rideshare permit applications
Residents interested in taking part in the island’s first regulated rideshare programme are urged to sign up before 5pm on Thursday.
A total of 150 permits will be issued as part of the initial roll-o…
A total of 150 permits will be issued as part of the initial roll-o…
Retailers accused of selling vapes potentially face prosecution
The Health Minsiter provided an update on the seizure of illegal vape products from local retailers
Retailers reportedly found with illegal nicotine-base
Education Minister denies overreach in row over student
A petition is calling for teacher who was put on administrative leave to be reinstated
Students knowing the right answer
The Ministry of Education is awa
First Harbour Nights of 2026 set for tomorrow
A weekly summer tradition is returning to Front Street tomorrow.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the first Harbour Nights of 2026 will run from 7pm to 10pm and include a fireworks disp…
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the first Harbour Nights of 2026 will run from 7pm to 10pm and include a fireworks disp…
First Harbour Nights Event To Feature Fireworks
The first Harbour Nights of the year will be held tomorrow night [May 13] with local vendors, artisans, food stalls, entertainers, and a special fireworks display to mark the opening night. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Harbour Nights 2026 returns to Front Street tomorrow, officially launching from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 …
Town Hall On Electricity Policy On May 18th
The Ministry of Home Affairs is inviting the public to attend a Town Hall on Monday, May 18th on the proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is encouraging residents to attend a public meeting on the proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 [NESP 2026], which is …
Public invited to energy policy meeting
Residents encouraged to review and comment on Bermuda’s proposed National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 ahead of the May 21 consultation deadline
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UK mid-caps drop as political uncertainty and Middle East concerns hit sentiment
Starmer defied calls to resign, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for
Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
The contest, traditionally a good-natured celebration of pop music and high camp now in its 70th year, has become mired in crisis over Israel’s military offensi
Greenland’s leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump’s diplomats
President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, has sparked tension between Washington,
EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta’s ‘addictive designs’ for teens
Europe is hardening its stance against social media, with nations from Norway and France to Turkey and Britain debating or rolling out legislation to ban or lim
Lecture explores changing shape of Bermuda’s history
A free lecture on Thursday will examine how Bermuda’s history has been told and interpreted through the years.
A spokeswoman for the National Museum of Bermuda said Alexander Goodrich, lecturer at Nor…
A spokeswoman for the National Museum of Bermuda said Alexander Goodrich, lecturer at Nor…
Battle of the Atlantic: Bermuda braced for high-stakes Cayman clash
The Rugby Americas North (RAN) interregional test cycle reaches a fever pitch this week as Bermuda prepare to host the Cayman Islands in a pivotal Men’s Tier
NMB lecture examines heritage tourism
The talk will be presented by Dr. Alexander Goodrich this Thursday via Zoom
The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) is continuing its free Bermuda
History rewritten: Trott identified as Premier Division pioneer
The history books of Bermudian cricket have undergone a significant revision this week, following the discovery that Cleveland County’s Ja’Shay Trott was the first female to feature in the Premier Division. While the sporting community recently celebrated Somerset’s Brianna Ray for a perceived “first,” archival data reveals the glass ceiling was actually shattered a full […]
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Police Officers Honoured At BOT Awards
Four Bermuda Police Service officers — Sergeant Helen McHugh, Detective Sergeant Zoenique Williams, Detective Sergeant Courtney Simmons and Inspector Karema Flood — were recognised among the top nominees from the British Overseas Territories at the 2026 BOTs Women in Policing Awards, A police spokesperson said, “Four Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers were recently selected among …
Linda Smith On Church Road, Conditions & More
“Southampton West Central residents have been appealing to the Government for over five years to do something about increased speeding, dangerous driving and the poor conditions on Church Road,” Shadow Environment & Sustainability Minister Linda Smith said. The OBA MP said, “The Highways Department conducted a site visit approximately a year ago and agreed that …
Sky’s the limit for new skydiving venture
Tourists and locals alike can take the plunge from more than 10,000 feet above Bermuda through the island’s first skydiving venture.
A spokeswoman for Skydive Bermuda said the company carried out the …
A spokeswoman for Skydive Bermuda said the company carried out the …
Bermuda takes the leap with first skydiving venture
A brand-new tourism experience is preparing to send Bermuda to exhilarating new heights.
Skydive Bermuda, the island’s first-ever skydiving company, has su
Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
The case came before the Court after Meta challenged the Italian communications authority AGCOM’s power to set the compensation that online platforms should pay
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EU chief turns up heat on social media’s ‘addictive’ design
Von der Leyen said the Commission will specifically target “addictive and harmful design practices” in its Digital Fairness Act (DFA), due to be proposed toward
UK’s Starmer defies calls to quit, says he’s getting on with governing
It was the latest pledge from Starmer to press on with a premiership that has been dogged by scandal and policy U-turns since he won a large majority at a natio
Photos: Africans In Bermuda Group Hold Clean Up
Africans in Bermuda partnered with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] for a community clean-up in Smith’s Parish at the weekend. The organisation recently volunteered at the annual Convex End-to-End, serving as marshals and packing goodie bags for participants in the island’s largest fundraiser. Africans in Bermuda, whose charitable arm operates as Jumuiya Ya Afrika, seeks to …
Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent
Within hours of the case being made public, Eileen Wang, 58, resigned from Arcadia’s city council, along with the position of mayor she assumed in February on a
EU agrees draft deal to tackle essential medicine shortages
The move comes as the bloc seeks to ensure access to new drugs, with U.S. pricing policies under President Donald Trump disrupting the pharmaceutical sector and
Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $107.68 a barrel by 1045 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up $3.54, or 3.6%, at $101.61
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Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol
The hospital staff members will be quarantined for six weeks, the Radboudumc hospital in the city of Nijmegen said, adding that the infection risk was very low
UK shares fall as political uncertainty, Middle East concerns hit sentiment
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.4% as of 1053 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 dropped 1.2%
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UK shares slipped on T
Cathy Ann Harvey Named Mother Of Year
Bermuda Continental Society announced that Cathy Ann Harvey has been named the recipient of their Mother of the Year award, thanks to the heartfelt essay written by her daughter Mila Harvey, a Primary 6 student at Northlands Primary School. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Continental Society is proud to announce Ms. Cathy Ann Harvey as …
FDM faults Government’s ‘mixed messaging’ on Caricom
The Free Democratic Movement has accused the Government of “mixed messaging” on Bermuda pursuing full Caricom membership.
The party said “confusion” had surrounded recent comments by Alexa Lightbourn…
The party said “confusion” had surrounded recent comments by Alexa Lightbourn…
Land grab allegations against bank dismissed in court
The Supreme Court has struck out allegations that Butterfield Bank breached financial duties in connection with a land grab more than 50 years ago.
Family members of the late John Augustus Alexander V…
Family members of the late John Augustus Alexander V…
Parents share advice on raising resilient teens
A mother who lost the father of her children to gun violence is to share her story during a parent panel discussion aimed at helping teenagers who have faced mental health challenges to build resilien…
Crown drops case against man accused of 2022 drug plot
Prosecutors have halted the case against a man accused of drugs and weapons offences.
Iman Gibbons, 50, had been accused alongside two other men of conspiring to import drugs between an unknown date a…
Iman Gibbons, 50, had been accused alongside two other men of conspiring to import drugs between an unknown date a…
Block party celebrates West End beach beautification project
A West End community group has launched a twice-monthly festival as part of its efforts to restore a once-popular beach.
The Community Restoration Group held its inaugural event at Mangrove Bay in San…
The Community Restoration Group held its inaugural event at Mangrove Bay in San…