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A pair of public prayer gatherings will be held on Thursday as the island recognises the 2026 National Day of Prayer.
Organisers have said that first will take place between 1pm and 2pm outside Sessio…

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Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final

May 5, 2026

A celebration of pop music and high camp, the contest is taking place in particularly tense circumstances this year

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Gino Smith To Speak At College Commencement

May 5, 2026

Bermuda College will welcome Gino Smith as the guest speaker at its Commencement ceremony on May 14th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will welcome alumnus and global reinsurance executive Gino Z. Smith as guest speaker at this year’s Commencement ceremony.” Mr Smith, who began his higher education at Bermuda College through an articulation pathway with …

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Teenage Rowers Complete Middle-To-End

May 5, 2026

Longtails Rowing Club’s youth programme reached a key milestone as eight teenage rowers completed the 12-mile Middle-to-End leg of the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 2]. The club, founded last year by Zoe Oduntan, is an independent initiative that works alongside the Bermuda Rowing Association and fielded rowers aged between 13 and 16. The group …

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Nicholas Christopher Nominated For Tony Award

May 5, 2026

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has earned a nomination for the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the Tony Awards, which are widely recognized as the most prestigious honors in live theater. Christopher, who stars in the Broadway play “Chess”, is nominated for the award alongside Luke Evans in “The Rocky Horror Show,” Joshua Henry in …

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Alphabet closes in on Nvidia’s spot as world’s biggest company

May 5, 2026

The potential reshuffling would put the Google parent at the No.1 spot for the first time in more than a decade

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National Museum of Bermuda seeks paid graduate intern

May 5, 2026

The deadline to apply is May 31

The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) is seeking a motivated 12‑Month Museum Intern to support its education, curatorial

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Eleven Businesses Complete Vendor Academy

May 5, 2026

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has successfully completed its inaugural Vendor Academy, with 11 businesses and 13 entrepreneurs graduating from the seven-week programme “fully prepared to elevate their presence in Bermuda’s vendor economy.” A spokesperson said, “Delivered weekly from March 17th to April 28th, 2026, the Vendor Academy was designed to strengthen the fundamentals …

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Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

May 5, 2026

Human to human transmission is not common, and the U.N. health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from

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Community invited to design End-to-End milestone t-shirt

May 5, 2026

The deadline for entries into the competition is June 19

As the Bermuda End-to-End looks ahead to its landmark 40th charity event in 2027, organisers a

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Bermuda’s elite set for dual-continent showdown

May 5, 2026

Bermuda’s premier triathletes are set to showcase the island’s sporting reach across two continents on May 16th, with major assignments looming in both Asia

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Cyclist White runner-up in U.K. event

May 5, 2026

Bermudian cycling standout Conor White showcased his versatility this weekend, securing a hard-fought second-place finish overall at the Dulwich Paragon Track O

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Rideshare permit application period opens

May 5, 2026

Holders of public service vehicle licences were reminded that a two-week window to apply for rideshare permits will remain open until 5pm on May 14.
Specific eligibility requirements for anyone intere…

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Ridesharing Applications Open Until May 14th

May 5, 2026

The Ministry announced that applications are now open for Bermuda’s first regulated ridesharing initiative, with 150 permits available and service expected to launch on June 10. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport announced that applications opened on Thursday, April 30, 2026 for Bermuda’s first regulated ridesharing initiative. “The …

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Police: Locate 51-Year-Old Tucoma Robinson

May 5, 2026

The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Tucoma Robinson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 51-year-old Tucoma Robinson. “Mr. Robinson was apparently most recently seen in the Court Street, City of Hamilton area around 8:30am Monday, 4th May …

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Thousands take on Convex End-to-End challenge across the Island

May 5, 2026

Hundreds of participants took part in the Convex End-to-End on Saturday, walking, cycling or running either half or the full distance from St. George’s to Docky

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Earlier yesterday, the Minister of

May 5, 2026

Earlier yesterday, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, helped launch Mental Health Anti‑Stigma Month at an event in Victoria Park. Below is the remarks from Minister Kim Wilson.

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New Southside Water Outlet Opens For Truckers

May 5, 2026

A new Water Truckers Outlet is now operational at Southside, providing a “more efficient wholesale water access point for truckers serving St. David’s, St. George’s, and the wider East End.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising that a new Water Truckers Outlet is now operational at Carters Bay …

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UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine

May 5, 2026

The sanctions relate to the trafficking of people from countries including Iraq, Somalia, Syria and Yemen to fight in Ukraine, but also to travel to Poland and

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UK new car sales to hit nearly 2.1 million in 2026, SMMT says

May 5, 2026

The sales outlook for the industry has been upgraded from about 2.05 million units, signalling improving confidence and healthy demand for new cars in Britain d

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Stars embrace costume at Met Gala as protesters target Bezos

May 5, 2026

Leaning heavily into this year’s theme of “Costume Art,” Bad Bunny was dressed up as an elderly man, Klum was draped in a Statue of Liberty costume and Perry

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HSBC profit underwhelms on surprise $400 million private credit loss

May 5, 2026

The loss shows why regulators worldwide have become more concerned about banks’ exposure to the $3.5 trillion private credit industry, highlighting the often in

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Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

May 5, 2026

Whey, a by-product of cheese-making which is traditionally used as pig feed, is an essential component of the food products now targeting consumers looking to p

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Seven cases of deadly hantavirus confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship

May 5, 2026

In its most detailed update on the outbreak, published late on Monday, the U.N. health body said the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically s

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Top US diplomat Rubio will have ‘frank’ dialogue with Pope Leo, ambassador says

May 5, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday will include a “frank conversation” about Trump administration policies, the U.S. ambass

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Stocks rise as investors take heart from upbeat earnings, dip in oil

May 5, 2026

Traders also had their eyes on the yen after the Japanese currency briefly jumped in the previous session, stoking speculation of another round of intervention

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Students meet Hamilton town crier

May 5, 2026

Students at the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning met and watched a new film about Hamilton’s award-winning town crier yesterday.
Students enjoyed The Day the Town Crier Went Missing, which premier…

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Camp registration goes online – but with some technical hitches

May 5, 2026

Registration for summer-day camps via the online Camp Connect platform opened yesterday, the Department of Sport and Recreation announced.
The launch was delayed from April 27 to fine-tune the system….

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Mangrove Bay Road closure rescheduled

May 5, 2026

Closure moved to Monday, May 11 for community restoration ceremony

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Athene Life Career Expo opens registration

May 5, 2026

Free event at Pier 6 on June 17 with keynote speakers, an AI career tool, networking lunch and prizes

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Registration is now open for th

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eMoo Marketplace – APC Netshelter Server Rack

May 5, 2026

APC Netshelter Server Rack
This is an early generation APC NetShelter glass-front enclosure with perforated side strips, designed to house standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment, providing…

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54-year-old woman was formally arraigned

May 4, 2026

54-year-old woman was formally arraigned in the Supreme Court today during the court’s monthly arraignment session, where she entered a plea of not guilty to a single sexual-related offense.

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S&P Improves Bermuda’s Outlook To Positive

May 4, 2026

The Government of Bermuda said they “welcome the latest ratings action from S&P Global Ratings, which has improved Bermuda’s outlook to Positive from Stable and affirmed the Island’s A+ long-term sovereign credit rating and A-1 short-term rating.” “S&P said the positive outlook reflects its expectation that, over the next 12 to 24 months, “corporate income …

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Charity aims to unlock Bermuda history

May 4, 2026

Members of the public can learn more about Bermuda’s history and win prizes through a new challenge.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda has organised the eight-week programme, Keys to the past: Disc…

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School pitch in to raise $4,000 for grief support charity

May 4, 2026

The Berkeley Institute raised $4,000 for a charity that offers care and grief support throughout the island.
A cheque for the funds, raised through The Berkeley Institute’s Christmas Walk pledges, wa…

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Woman denies two counts of assault on a child, aged 13

May 4, 2026

A woman was charged today with two counts of assault on a minor.
The 32-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court to assaulting the 13-year-old girl.
Th…

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Island’s first cybersecurity risk assessment begins this week

May 4, 2026

Bermuda’s inaugural National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment is to begin this week, the Ministry of National Security has advised.
The National Cybersecurity Unit is distributing the assessment via e-m…

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Extended Interview: U.S. Ambassador to the U.K.

May 4, 2026

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Warren Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K, arrived in Bermuda for a short visit prior to the R

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Not-guilty pleas entered for sex assaults, careless driving death

May 4, 2026

A man today denied two counts of serious sex assault on a woman.
The 24-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Supreme Court arraignments session.
He pleaded not guilty to se…

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Ten-year housing plan opens to the public for consultation

May 4, 2026

A draft version of the decade-long Affordable Housing Strategy has been opened to the public.
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, this afternoon projected the creation of as many…

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Driver injured in Dockyard crash

May 4, 2026

A Pembroke man injured his hand after crashing his car in Dockyard yesterday.
A police spokesman said the 38-year-old driver appeared to have struck a wall and utility pole while heading west on Pende…

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EU countries could better target measures to lower energy prices-Dombrovskis

May 4, 2026

Many EU governments have adopted measures like cutting excise or VAT taxes on fuel, which lowers the price for all users rather than those who are affected the

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery

May 4, 2026

The procedure was intended to treat a chronic problem that had been causing persistent pain and limited his mobility

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Don’t cut banks’ capital requirements, ECB tells governments

May 4, 2026

European Union lawmakers are reviewing options to boost the competitiveness of euro zone banks, which lag behind their U.S. rivals on international markets

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Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig

May 4, 2026

Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship

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Two people were killed and

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UK signals ‘modern partnership’ with Bermuda

May 4, 2026

Royal Visit reflects renewed focus on respect, cooperation and representation

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The UK says it wants a “moder

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UK eyes joining EU’s 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

May 4, 2026

The discussions, between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a European Political Community summit in

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Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

May 4, 2026

Around 150 people were still stuck on the vessel after three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died, and others fell ill, including a Briton who l

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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared

May 4, 2026

No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9 p.m. at a party at Arcadia Lake, the police department in the city of Edmond, northeast of Oklah

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US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

May 4, 2026

Waltz said negotiations will take place this week on the resolution

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The United States and Gulf Arab nations are draf