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Live: joint road safety media conference

August 12, 2026

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…

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Bermuda secures its first direct Subsea cable link to the Caribbean

August 12, 2026

As global connectivity and robust infrastructure remains important in rapidly growing technology-driven environment, yesterday (Aug. 10), Google today announced

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63-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Collision

August 12, 2026

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 …

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Visitor recorded as island’s 13th road fatality

August 12, 2026

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 …

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Bike crash involving female tourist proves fatal

August 12, 2026

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

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Raleigh hosts youth leadership workshop

August 12, 2026

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…

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Live Video: Mangrove Bay Post Office Re-opening

August 12, 2026

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 …

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Four recognised for hospital volunteer work

August 12, 2026

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…

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Clarien announces CARIFTA sponsorship

August 12, 2026

Clarien Bank Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, reinforcing its commitment to investing in young

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Allshores donates $3 million for cancer care

August 12, 2026

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

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Bermuda College signs new U.K. agreement

August 12, 2026

A new agreement will give Bermuda College students another affordable route to continue their studies overseas.

The College has signed an agreement with the

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Bermuda College Signs Agreement With Hartpury

August 12, 2026

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 …

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Framework for advance review of major healthcare changes

August 12, 2026

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…

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One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire

August 12, 2026

By Wednesday afternoon, one Indonesian had been confirmed dead and 172 people had been evacuated to ports in Bali and Lombok

International News via Reut

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Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout

August 12, 2026

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

International News via R

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Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for ‘event of the century’

August 12, 2026

Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the eclipse’s path across northern Spain and the Balearic Islands

Inter

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TNN News has been updated

August 12, 2026

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.

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The Ministry of Health today

August 12, 2026

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.

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Four crew, two rescuers killed in Red Sea attack; US strikes ship in Gulf of Oman

August 12, 2026

Two Yemeni rescuers from an anti-Houthi military group were also killed in the Bab el-Mandeb attack, Yemen’s Coast Guard said

International News via Reu

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Mirrors & BCOF To Giveaway 600 Backpacks

August 12, 2026

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, …

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Low Rhine levels disrupting German industry

August 12, 2026

Chemicals company Covestro said the lack of transport capacity could not be offset fully despite shifting volumes to trucks and trains wherever possible

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Sterling at one-month high vs dollar before economic data

August 12, 2026

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

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European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus

August 12, 2026

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

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Oil rises after attacks on ships in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

August 12, 2026

Brent futures were up 90 cents, or 1%, at $89.81 a barrel by 0757 GMT, set for their sixth day of gains

International News via Reuters:

Oil prices r

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Volunteers receive financial rewards

August 12, 2026

Four local candy stripers received financial awards totalling $30,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) presented cheques to:

Jorai Laurenceo

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Man arrested after supermarket knife incident

August 12, 2026

35-year-old detained at A1 Supermarket, no injuries reported

Media Release:

At approximately 8:52pm, Tuesday August 11, 2026, Police were dispatched

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Government bill for snake search reaches $50,000

August 12, 2026

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…

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In response to recent questions

August 11, 2026

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.

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Man arrested outside Paget store

August 11, 2026

Police have arrested a man in connection with a suspected knife crime.
The man was detained by police outside The A1 MarketPlace on Valley Road, Paget, at about 9pm today, witnesses said.
Police sai…

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Ministry Advances Healthcare Review Framework

August 11, 2026

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.” A Government spokesperson said, “The framework reflects the Minister of Health’s commitment to …

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OBA’s Richardson On Road Safety, Govt & More

August 11, 2026

“The Government’s decision to bring Transport, National Security, the Bermuda Police Service and the Road Safety Council together for an urgent road-safety meeting is welcome,” Shadow Minister Jarion Richardson said. Mr Richardson — the Shadow Minister of National Security, Governance and Artificial Intelligence — said, “After twelve road deaths this year, and another weekend in …

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15 Students Complete SkillCraft Internship

August 11, 2026

Fifteen high school students have completed the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship with new skills in social media marketing, greater workplace confidence and, for many, a clearer sense of what they want to do next. A spokesperson said, “SkillCraft paired fifteen youth interns with host organisations across Bermuda to provide assistance with social media content planning …

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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse

August 11, 2026

Oil prices gained and global shares retreated amid renewed pessimism about a quick end to the conflict

International News via Reuters:

The United St

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North Korea fires unidentified projectile, media says

August 11, 2026

The launch comes as South Korea and the United States plan to conduct major joint military drills from August 17 to 27 to prepare against North Korea’s evolving

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Britain’s JCB Hydromax sets world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle

August 11, 2026

The record run was overseen by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and is subject to ratification by the governing body’s Land Speed Records Commissio

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Oil prices settle up as Iran says Strait of Hormuz to stay shut

August 11, 2026

Brent futures rose $1.19, or 1.4%, to settle at $88.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.07, or 1.3%, to settle at $83.20

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A vision to restore Elbow Beach to its former glory

August 11, 2026

The Loren pushes ahead with its plan to revitalize the Elbow Beach Resort

The Loren Hotels has submitted an application for In-Principle Planning Approv

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Young athletes and coaches recognized

August 11, 2026

On August 5, the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted the 2026 National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme (NJASP) Awards Ceremony, recognizing Bermuda’s

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‘People have nothing to fear’

August 11, 2026

When we asked islanders why so many people drove too fast for our roads, a consensus emerged: Lack of a strong deterrent

As concerns rise about the volume of

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OBA on road safety: What’s going to change?

August 11, 2026

Statement by Shadow Minister of National Security, Governance and Artificial Intelligence Jarion Richardson JP MP

The Government’s decision to bring Transp

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PLP: Government will not ‘jeopardise’ US travel rights

August 11, 2026

No moves will be made by the Progressive Labour Party government that would risk the ability of Bermudians to travel to the United States, the PLP insisted today.
The party said that it recognises the…

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The Loren moves ahead with Elbow Beach Hotel redesign

August 11, 2026

The Loren Hotels group has submitted an in-principle planning application to restore the historic Elbow Beach Hotel.
It said that the proposal features a scaled-down design and is expected to maintain…

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Visitor injured in collision on Middle Road, Southampton

August 11, 2026

A visitor was reportedly injured today after a collision between a livery cycle she was riding and a car near Industrial Park Road in Southampton.
A police spokeswoman said: “Initial information sugge…

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HAB Awards $30,000 To Four Candy Stripers

August 11, 2026

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda awarded a total of $30,000 in education scholarships to four Candy Stripers, with Jorai Laurenceo, Nahla Woods, Varshini Srinivasan and Syesha Sampson each receiving $7,500. A spokesperson said, “Four local candy stripers received financial awards totalling $30,000 when the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] presented cheques to: Jorai Laurenceo Nahla …

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Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights

August 11, 2026

A spokesperson said 19 flights had been cancelled by mid-afternoon on Tuesday and several other flights had been significantly delayed

International New

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Limits on women’s education in Afghanistan will likely further weaken school quality, UNESCO says

August 11, 2026

Five years after the Taliban returned to power, about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are unable to attend secondary school, while more than 2 million primary

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Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors

August 11, 2026

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to strike the South American country in decades, tore through Colombia’s coffee-growing heartland early on Monda

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French press body asks competition watchdog to take action over Google AI

August 11, 2026

The group has called on the regulator to make a decision similar to that which ordered Meta to put forward a payment plan and resume talks with traditional medi

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Youth Entrepreneur Expo to take place on City Hall lawn

August 11, 2026

Budding business owners will display their products and services at a free exhibition this weekend.
The Youth Entrepreneur Expo, hosted by the Office of Youth Affairs, will showcase businesses from ch…

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Group offers snow experience in Vermont

August 11, 2026

A snow sports group is offering an opportunity for an aspiring skier or snowboarder in Bermuda to take to the slopes in Vermont in the United States in February.
The Bermuda Ski and Snowboard Associat…