As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming
As neighbouring farmers have resorted to using winter feed, Squier’s herd of Aberdeen Angus feeds on dense pasture maintained by planting that has retained wate
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Third batch of electric buses begin to arrive in Bermuda
Bermuda’s electric bus fleet was further bolstered this week with ten new vehicles driven out of the Hamilton docks.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said the arriv…
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said the arriv…
Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox
The agreement marks an incremental win for the eSafety Commissioner as it seeks to use its enforcement powers to make online platforms comply with Australia’s s
Paget ferry service to be suspended from this afternoon
The Pink Route ferry service will be out of service effective this afternoon with the Department of Marine and Ports Services citing mechanical issues.
A spokeswoman for the department said the route,…
A spokeswoman for the department said the route,…
Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya, police say seven killed
The aircraft was flying to the Loisaba Conservancy when it crashed, according to a preliminary report from Archers Post police station seen by Reuters
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Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas, scientists say
Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer
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Human-caused climate ch
Global yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks
The U.S. Treasury Department said it would double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 bil
Remand for woman sought by Filipino authorities
A woman wanted in the Philippines in connection with a murder charge was remanded into custody in Bermuda today.
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…
Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils 2028 summer plans for island
Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled its summer 2028 schedule with trips to Bermuda from three cities across the American Northeast.
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…
SCARS Survey On Childhood Sexual Abuse
“29% of respondents disclosed experiencing sexual abuse before their 18th birthday,” according to a recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda, with the charity noting that “these findings remind us that child sexual abuse is both prevalent and profoundly life-altering.” A spokesperson said, “A recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda and conducted by KPMG has found that 29% …
UK’s Pinewood Technologies to go private in $739 million Ridgeview deal
Under the terms of the deal, Pinewood shareholders will receive £4.48 per share in cash, representing a 43% premium to the company’s closing share price on Jul
Britain’s energy price cap to hit three-year high in October, Cornwall Insight says
The forecast comes after data on Wednesday showed a previous increase in energy bills pushed British inflation to a four-month high in July
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Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future
Iceland won the series of confrontations known as the Cod Wars, and control of those waters became the foundation of the volcanic island’s economy
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US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants
Around 21,000 of the 330,000 Haitians in the United States under TPS worked as caregivers and nursing assistants as of last year, serving around 77,000 patients
Virgin Atlantic and Trainline under UK watchdog scrutiny over pricing
Shares in Trainline, the only listed company of the three firms, were down nearly 17% to 202.4 pence at 1108 GMT, underperforming the wider market
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UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills
Annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, reflecting a 13%
Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land
The trend can mean investment in underprivileged areas where governments are trying to stimulate jobs and growth, but the developers also risk opposition from r
London’s FTSE 100 slips after inflation report; Smith+Nephew drops
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,711.52 points by 0926 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3% to 24,483.70 points
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St David’s businesses facing relocation for warehouse plan
Businesses at Marginal Wharf in St David’s have been told they will need to move by the end of September to make room for a grocery store and warehouse.
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Woman facing extradition over murder in Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
Supreme Court trial set for former senator
A Supreme Court trial for a former Progressive Labour Party senator accused of causing the death of an award-winning footballer by driving could begin next month.
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
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• Police Updated Statement: It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that Bermuda has received an official request from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder.
‘Alarming’ survey highlights child sexual abuse in Bermuda
A charity dedicated to ending child sexual abuse said the results of a recent survey highlighted both the scale of the issue and its impact on the community.
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Public Town Hall To Discuss Phase 2 Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall on August 20 to present proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects and gather community feedback. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall meeting at St. Paul AME Church Centennial Hall on Court Street in …
Authority will help ‘decentralise’ education
An Education Authority may lead to a public education system less affected by political cycles, and school boards allowing for more decentralised decision-makin
Woman facing extradition over murder in the Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts tomorrow facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
Request From Philippines For Arrest In Murder Case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that Bermuda received an official request from the Philippines “seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder” and said that Ms Requerme “will appear before the Magistrates’ Court of Bermuda …
Privacy Commission seeks workspace after office closure
Employees at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda were forced to work remotely this month after mould was found in their Church Street building.
The office announced today its staff were…
The office announced today its staff were…
Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity
State-controlled newspaper The Herald said it was the deadliest transport disaster in the Southern African country’s history, surpassing a 1991 bus crash that c
Forum in Hamilton on low-cost residential proposals
The next step in the island’s proposed affordable housing projects will be discussed this week at a town hall meeting in Hamilton.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…
Man Arrested After Three Vehicle Collision
A 64-year-old man has been arrested “on suspicion of impaired driving” following a collision on South Road in Southampton yesterday [Aug 17]. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, …
Key border crossing between Argentina and Chile reopens after weather closure
The closure of the Cristo Redentor tunnel had left hundreds of trucks stranded
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An international crossing in the Ande
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
The company last year changed App Store rules and fees in the EU after the bloc’s antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers that they said h
Police: truck driver was arrested after three-way collision
A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving a trio of heavy trucks.
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…
Taste of Bermuda 2026
The City of Hamilton held a press conference at City Hall today, giving an early look at what’s in store for Taste of Bermuda 2026.
This year’s festival will
Ecuadorean diplomat nominated as candidate to lead UN
Baki, who has served as an Ecuadorean government minister and as ambassador to France, Qatar and the United States, was nominated by the Pacific island nation o
Teenagers’ sculptures on display at Paradise Mobile
A mobile network business turned its upper office space into a pop-up exhibition for teenagers’ art pieces.
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…
Green Route ferry faces disruption
Ferry commuters in the West End face travel disruption this week after the usual Green Route boat Resolute suffered engine issues on Monday evening.
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…
Medal Winning Volleyball Team Returns Home
The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s National Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Teams have returned home following their successful participation in the 2026 ECVA Senior Indoor Volleyball Championships in the British Virgin Islands. The women’s team delivered an outstanding performance, capturing Gold, while the men’s team finished 4th in the tournament. Minister for Tourism & Transport, Culture …
Life-coaching call for volunteers, including a few good men
A charity is seeking 45 volunteers to mentor and support up young people during the 2026-27 school year.
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…
Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets
The euro eased away from two-month highs of $1.161 touched on Monday and was last up 0.07% at $1.1587
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Bank of England to hold rates for remainder of year despite inflation risks: Reuters poll
The UK economy has remained mostly resilient since then, with little evidence of any spillover from higher energy prices into the broader economy
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EU sees Iceland vote as potential boost for enlargement optics
Iceland, a NATO member which already enjoys access to the EU’s single market through the European Economic Area, will vote on August 29 on whether to reope
Canadian nationals charged with heroin importation
Two Canadian nationals were remanded in custody this morning after being accused of trafficking heroin.
Jacqueline Robinson, 32, and Laura Robinson, 50, were charged in Magistrates’ Court with importi…
Jacqueline Robinson, 32, and Laura Robinson, 50, were charged in Magistrates’ Court with importi…
Watch: diverse cuisines promised at Taste of Bermuda
Celebrity chefs, diverse cuisines and exciting experiences are promised at the thirteenth edition of the Taste of Bermuda food festival.
This year the festival will feature two new events: a “Tabletop…
This year the festival will feature two new events: a “Tabletop…
US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians’ deportation protections
The Supreme Court’s ruling, powered by its 6-3 conservative majority, curtailed the ability of judges to review DHS efforts under Trump to end TPS designations
Bermuda Delegation Attends Wyoming Symposium
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt and representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Bermuda Monetary Authority are attending the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is leading a delegation to the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, which takes place from August 17 to 20, 2026. “The invitation-only …
Live Video: Bermuda’s U14 Team vs Martinique
Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will continue competing in the 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series, matching up against Martinique today [August 18] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts …