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An anonymous questionnaire completed by expectant mothers has found vaping to be an emerging area of concern.
The Survey of Pregnant Women 2025 follows previous rounds in 2005, 2009, 2015 and 2020, an…

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Schools saluted for linking academics, nutrition and health

July 1, 2026

2026 Healthy School Awards announced

The Department of Health recently held its annual Healthy Schools Awards Ceremony at the Bermuda Society of Arts, C

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Rattlesnake antivenom arrives in Bermuda

July 1, 2026

Antivenom for treatment of rattlesnake bites has been received by the Bermuda Hospitals Board, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
The precautionary measure came after a reported possible sighting of a rattl…

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BPS Continue Investigation Into Fatal Boat Crash

July 1, 2026

The police are continuing their investigation into the marine collision which resulted in the death of 28-year-old Rickai Raynor. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation into the marine collision which claimed the life of 28-year-old Rickai Raynor continues, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging anyone who may have recordings of the race in …

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Vaping emerges as new pregnancy concern

July 1, 2026

Drug control report highlights emerging e-cigarette use in Bermuda

The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) has released its 2025 Survey of Pregnant

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OBA wants ‘procedural gap’ closed in order to safeguard children

July 1, 2026

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice said, “We recognise the strength of public feeling on these matters, and where there are constructive recommendatio

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Ministry urges residents to ‘Trim It Back’ ahead of hurricane season

July 1, 2026

Property owners encouraged to cut overgrown vegetation to reduce storm risks

he Ministry of Public Works and Environment is urging property owners to trim ba

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Police appeal for witnesses to powerboat crash

July 1, 2026

Police called on the public today to help with their investigation into a marine incident which resulted in the death of a powerboat pilot.
Rickai Raynor, 28, died in a crash which happened at about 3…

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EU says it held ‘constructive’ talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

July 1, 2026

EU regulators and Apple traded barbs last month over competition rules that the U.S. company says have stopped it releasing its upgraded assistant Siri AI in th

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As the investigation into the

July 1, 2026

As the investigation into the marine collision which claimed the life of 28-year-old Rickai Raynor continues, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is urging anyone who may have recordings of the race in which the powerboat piloted by Mr. Raynor was involved at the time, to please make contact with us.

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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

July 1, 2026

The London-based company has pulled in $2.8 billion from a roster of investors and strategic partners that includes big names across the technology and automoti

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UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

July 1, 2026

The final version of S&P Global’s UK ‌Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for June fell to 52.5, below a preliminary estimate of 53.1 and May’s 53.9

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The Bermuda Powerboat Association has

July 1, 2026

The Bermuda Powerboat Association has since postponed its Hamilton Harbor scheduled race following the fatal incident as investigations continue.

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France sets presidential election dates

July 1, 2026

The race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron — who cannot run ‌again after two terms — is shaping up as a fragmented contest

International News v

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Lucky to be alive: injured worker recounts gruesome accident

July 1, 2026

A man gravely injured in an industrial accident gave heartfelt thanks to the emergency personnel who helped to save his life.
Dwight Burcher, a maintenance worker at Fun Golf in Dockyard, was badly hu…

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Police commissioner supports reduction of drink-drive limit

July 1, 2026

Bermuda has as long way to go before attitudes change towards drink-driving, and lowering the legal alcohol limit may be an approach worth considering, the Commissioner of Police has suggested.
Darri…

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EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress

July 1, 2026

The move is another setback for platforms that used customs exemptions to sell goods at ultra-low prices, fuelling rapid growth and prompting complaints from retailers and policymakers International News via Reuters: Europe on Wednesday took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress by […]

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Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say

July 1, 2026

Under this month’s interim deal with the U.S. to end their three-month conflict, Iran agreed to let ships pass through the Strait for 60 days without charge

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London’s FTSE 100 inches lower on Middle East deal doubts

July 1, 2026

The internationally focussed FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% by 0923 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.4%

International News via Reuters:

The UK’s blue

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Pound falls as dollar forges higher ahead of Fed’s Warsh comments

July 1, 2026

Sterling was down 0.23% at $1.3234, having risen for the past four days, marking its longest stretch of daily gains in a month

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Local Officials Meet With Air Canada CEO

July 1, 2026

“We are grateful for Air Canada’s long-standing commitment to Bermuda,” the Minister said following a meeting between local officials and the CEO of Air Canada. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, June 29, a meeting was held between the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, the Acting …

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Michael Fahy On Housing, RFP Process, More

July 1, 2026

Shadow Minister for the Economy, Labour & Housing Michael Fahy questioned the procurement process for the Government’s planned $64 million affordable housing project. An OBA spokesperson said, “In the House of Assembly, the Minister of Housing, the Hon. Zane DeSilva was forced to admit under questioning from the Shadow Minister for the Economy, Labour & …