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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 …

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 …

The police said they have received “reports where the information given was later discovered to be false” and noted that “where a report is found to contain false information, appropriate action may be taken, including criminal prosecution.” A police spokesperson said, “Since May 2026, the Bermuda Police Service has received a number of reports where …

The documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has been named Audience Favorite at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival in New England and has also been nominated for Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Awards in Atlanta. Now in its 28th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival …

Family Centre extended their thanks to the volunteers, businesses, donors, community partners and members of the public who helped make the 2026 Family Centre Cup Match Tag Day a success. A spokesperson said, “This year marked Clarien Bank’s 25th year of sponsoring Family Centre’s Cup Match Tag Day. The charity is deeply grateful to Clarien …

ASU BIOS is marking 50 years of its Bermuda Program, which has provided more than 320 research internships to Bermudian students since 1976. A spokesperson said, “ASU BIOS celebrates 50 years of the Bermuda Program, supporting the next generation of Bermudian scientists with over 300 research internships since 1976. “For five decades, the Bermuda Program …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today released visitor statistics for the second quarter of 2026, providing a mid-year snapshot of performance across air, cruise, accommodations and maritime measures. A spokesperson said, “Behind the numbers is a deliberate strategy: diversify where visitors come from and grow what each visitor contributes. Every destination is chasing higher-value travel. …

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that a 27-year-old woman is in custody and said they are “working closely with our international law enforcement partners and the appropriate authorities to progress the necessary processes.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of reports circulating on social media regarding an INTERPOL Red Notice …

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne, has joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fellowship, a year-long international programme for senior political leaders founded by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jacinda Ardern. A Government spokesperson said, “Fellows are identified and invited by the programme, and Minister Lightbourne is the first Minister of the …

One Communications will hold its annual back-to-school event this Sunday [Aug 23] at Victoria Park, featuring free activities, entertainment, food, school supplies, and giveaways for families. A spokesperson said, “One Communications is excited to welcome students, parents, and community members to its annual back-to-school event on Sunday, August 23, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Victoria …

“Close to 70 traffic tickets have been issued since 7:00am today, including 40 so far for speeding and 10 for using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle,” the police said at approximately noon today [Aug 17]. The spokesperson said, “The remaining tickets were issued for a range of other traffic offences. These road safety and …