‘Speed cameras will influence road behaviours’
As Government aims to half road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030, the Police Commissioner lauded the pending roll-out of speed cameras – but stressed tha
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Hegseth welcomes Colombia to counter-drug alliance after its election
The meeting of the so-called Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition took place in Panama, whose canal became an early focus of President Donald Trump’s Latin America
‘Once in a lifetime’: Iceland experiences full solar eclipse, Spain up next
A break in the clouds allowed holidaymakers and locals to glimpse the celestial phenomenon
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UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say
The countries could help define the mechanism’s scope, provide personnel to oversee its implementation or contribute troops to observe or take part in inspectio
Australia sets ‘world-leading’ minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers
Gig workers will be paid at least A$31.30 ($22.11) an hour, above Australia’s minimum wage of A$26.44, while remaining responsible for maintaining third-party i
Bermuda To Host Mexico In Tennis Davis Cup
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] confirmed that official approval has been granted for Bermuda to host its 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie against Mexico next month, marking the historic return of Davis Cup competition to local shores after three decades. A spokesperson said, “Following the initial announcement earlier this year celebrating Bermuda’s …
Limit remains for lobster licences as season nears
A limit of 175 recreational lobster diver licences is to remain in place as fishing season for the popular catch opens on September 1.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…
Mangrove Bay Post Office reopens after renovations
A West End post office has officially reopened after almost a year of renovations.
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…
Musician turns love of Bermuda into music
After visiting Bermuda with his wife for 25 years, American musician and bandleader Richard Barnes has turned his love for the island into music. Inspired by B
Police: Help Locate 40-Year-Old Matthew Raynor
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Matthew Raynor. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Bermuda national Matthew Raynor. “Mr. Raynor is described as being 5’ 10” in height, medium build and dark brown complexioned, with black hair worn in braids. …
Seniors agency seeks to grow ranks
A need for residents aged 50 and above to avail of Age Concern has been heightened by the island’s economic climate, the charity stated, as it launched a membership drive.
The group said its campaign …
The group said its campaign …
Hospital traffic affected by work at KEMH
No traffic will be allowed along part of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital campus tomorrow morning.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that no through access will be permitted between Point Finger Ro…
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that no through access will be permitted between Point Finger Ro…
‘Thirteen deaths too many’
Traffic enforcement to be stepped up as leaders collaborate on ways to improve road safety. Sobriety checkpoints to start this week
The current situatio
Confirmed: Davis Cup tennis to return to Bermuda
Featured from left to right: Michael DeCouto, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer – BTA; Tanya Bule, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking – HSBC; Mi
The female visitor was seriously
The female visitor was seriously injured in the crash and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Police have now confirmed the tragic outcome, stating that the woman succumbed to her injuries.
Sophia Perrin & I’Aura Golding Earn PwC Awards
PwC Bermuda announced Sophia Perrin as the winner of its 2026 Peter Mitchell Scholarship and I’Aura Golding as the recipient of the ABIC Award sponsored by the firm. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda today announced the winners of its 2026 Peter Mitchell Scholarship and ABIC Award. Sophia Perrin is the winner of this year’s Peter Mitchell …
Water main repairs affect traffic in Sandys
A section of Somerset Road has been reduced to a single lane today to accommodate water main repairs.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said the lane closure between Sound View Road and B…
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said the lane closure between Sound View Road and B…
Search for Colombia earthquake survivors stretches into third day
At Torres del Limonar, a collapsed apartment complex in Cali, emergency workers were still searching through the rubble for signs of life after the 7.4-magnitud
EasyJet flight attendants in France to go on strike on August 15-16
Talks between a group of different unions and the company over working conditions had not yielded any results
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Trump administration again urges US Supreme Court intervention on mail ballots
Trump, a Republican, signed his executive order in March after years of calling for restrictions on voting by mail and pushing the false claim that his 2020 ele
Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn
The slick off the coast of Oman from a grounded tanker carrying Russian crude had reportedly reached the mainland by Wednesday
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Live Video: Press Conference On Road Safety
Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of National Security, Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief are holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 12] to address the topic of road safety. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Part I Part II Related …
Live: joint road safety media conference
A joint media conference about measures related to road safety is being held by government ministers this afternoon.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, and Ryan Robin…
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, and Ryan Robin…
Bermuda secures its first direct Subsea cable link to the Caribbean
As global connectivity and robust infrastructure remains important in rapidly growing technology-driven environment, yesterday (Aug. 10), Google today announced
63-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Collision
The police have confirmed the death of a 63-year-old woman following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s thirteenth road fatality of 2026. “Around 1pm Tuesday, 11th August 2026, a female visitor, understood to be a 63-year-old American woman, riding a rental scooter west along Middle …
Visitor recorded as island’s 13th road fatality
A visitor who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality, police said this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that …
The Bermuda Police Service said that …
Bike crash involving female tourist proves fatal
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s thirteenth road fatality of 2026.
Around 1pm Tuesday, 11th August 2026, a female vis
Raleigh hosts youth leadership workshop
Teenagers have been invited to apply for places on a Raleigh International Bermuda workshop designed to help them maximise their leadership abilities.
The charity said that Lead From Within — an inter…
The charity said that Lead From Within — an inter…
Live Video: Mangrove Bay Post Office Re-opening
Minister for the Cabinet Office Dr Emilygail Dill is holding a press conference this morning [August 12] for the Ribbon-Cutting reopening of the Mangrove Bay Post Office. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Perot Post Office Officially Re-Opened Post Office Advises On …
Four recognised for hospital volunteer work
Four volunteers have been rewarded for their hours of service in hospital with a cheque for $7,500 each.
The awards were made by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for the candy stripers’ service and…
The awards were made by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for the candy stripers’ service and…
Clarien announces CARIFTA sponsorship
Clarien Bank Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, reinforcing its commitment to investing in young
Allshores donates $3 million for cancer care
Allshores today announces a $3 million donation over three years to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre (“the Centre”) which will help improve access to ad
Bermuda College signs new U.K. agreement
A new agreement will give Bermuda College students another affordable route to continue their studies overseas.
The College has signed an agreement with the
Bermuda College Signs Agreement With Hartpury
Bermuda College has signed a new agreement with Hartpury University and Hartpury College in the UK, giving students “another affordable route to continue their studies overseas.” A spokesperson said, “A new agreement will give Bermuda College students another affordable route to continue their studies overseas. “The College has signed an agreement with the UK’s Hartpury …
Framework for advance review of major healthcare changes
A planned framework would allow the Government to review how changes to Bermuda’s healthcare may impact patients, access to care, costs or the wider system before implementation.
The proposed structur…
The proposed structur…
One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire
By Wednesday afternoon, one Indonesian had been confirmed dead and 172 people had been evacuated to ports in Bali and Lombok
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Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on X that the company has the option to backstop up to $125 billion, or 25% of the potential deals
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Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for ‘event of the century’
Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the eclipse’s path across northern Spain and the Balearic Islands
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TNN News has been updated
TNN News has been updated regarding an incident at the A1 Supermarket on Valley Road, Paget, which was initially reported as a suspected robbery.
The information previously reported by TNN has been determined to be incorrect, and we wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Ministry of Health today
The Ministry of Health today announced that the Government is advancing a new framework to ensure significant changes within Bermuda’s healthcare system can be reviewed before implementation where they may materially affect patients, access to services, costs or the wider health system.
Four crew, two rescuers killed in Red Sea attack; US strikes ship in Gulf of Oman
Two Yemeni rescuers from an anti-Houthi military group were also killed in the Bab el-Mandeb attack, Yemen’s Coast Guard said
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Mirrors & BCOF To Giveaway 600 Backpacks
A Back-to-School Giveaway will be held on Sunday, August 30, at Death Valley Playground in Southampton, with more than 600 backpacks set to be distributed to Bermuda students. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme, in partnership with the Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF], is proud to announce the return of the Third Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, …
Low Rhine levels disrupting German industry
Chemicals company Covestro said the lack of transport capacity could not be offset fully despite shifting volumes to trucks and trains wherever possible
Sterling at one-month high vs dollar before economic data
The U.S. dollar ticked up, underpinned by renewed tensions in the Middle East, with markets awaiting fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory
European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus
Brent crude futures rose 0.6% to $89.45 a barrel after attacks on shipping in the Middle East and fading hopes for an end to the Iran conflict
Internati
Oil rises after attacks on ships in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb
Brent futures were up 90 cents, or 1%, at $89.81 a barrel by 0757 GMT, set for their sixth day of gains
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Oil prices r
Volunteers receive financial rewards
Four local candy stripers received financial awards totalling $30,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) presented cheques to:
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Man arrested after supermarket knife incident
35-year-old detained at A1 Supermarket, no injuries reported
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At approximately 8:52pm, Tuesday August 11, 2026, Police were dispatched
Government bill for snake search reaches $50,000
Almost $67,000 has been spent by the Government in efforts to locate a rattlesnake and fire ants on the island.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, said the ministry had spent a…
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, said the ministry had spent a…
In response to recent questions
In response to recent questions from the public regarding Bermudians’ visa-free travel to the United States and what might impact that status, the U.S. Consulate offers the following statement.