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Harbour Nights Opening Night Postponed

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that this evening’s [May 13] Harbour Nights has been cancelled, with the community invited to attend the opening night of the summer season next Wednesday on Front Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce advises the public that Harbour Nights scheduled for Wednesday, 13 May 2026 has …

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TCD gets 33 suitable rideshare applicants – but expects 38 more

May 13, 2026

The Transport Control Department has vetted 33 out of 41 rideshare permit applications as the window to join the new transport service for the island neared its deadline of 5pm tomorrow.
However, Owen…

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Christian Sousa, 26, appeared in

May 13, 2026

Christian Sousa, 26, appeared in Magistrates’ Court to face three indictable offences.

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Police get advanced training in tackling financial crime

May 13, 2026

Two Bermudian-based police officers learnt about financial crime trends and practices last month in South Korea.
Detective Chief Inspector Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector Zoenique Willia…

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Global oil shock from Iran war may require ECB hikes, Lane says

May 13, 2026

Lane laid out the case for a well-telegraphed ECB rate hike in June, which some policymakers see as the first of several, despite an unfolding hit to economic g

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Cruise ship, carrying many Brits, stranded in France after stomach flu outbreak

May 13, 2026

One of the ship’s passengers, a 92-year old Briton, had passed away on board due to a cardiac arrest during a stop in Brest, Brittany, on May 11

Inter

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BoE’s Mann says sterling and gilt moves are key for her rate decisions

May 13, 2026

British government 10-year gilt yields hit their highest since 2008 on Tuesday in response to pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign from members of

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Humanoid to deploy up to 2,000 robots at Schaeffler plants

May 13, 2026

The plan covers an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 robots across Schaeffler’s global manufacturing sites by 2032, a Humanoid spokesperson said

International Ne

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Harbour Nights kick-off cancelled over weather

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has cancelled Harbour Nights tonight, with the event series now scheduled to kick off next week.
Its announcement came as wet weather was forecast to continue throughou…

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Government announces lane closures in Sandys, Warwick

May 13, 2026

A road in Sandys has been reduced to a single lane to allow emergency repair works in the area.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and the Environment said that today and tomorrow, Pender Ro…

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Harbour Nights cancelled tonight due to bad weather

May 13, 2026

This evening’s edition of Harbour Nights has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The popular weekly summer event was scheduled to return to Front Stre

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Kids’ Hour programme continues with focus on shells

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Kids’ Hour programme will turn its eye to shells and hermit crabs this weekend with family friendly fun and games.
The next edition of the programme, to …

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BUEI Kids Hour dives into hermit crab world

May 13, 2026

The hands-on programme takes place this Saturday, May 16

Get ready for giggles, ocean discoveries, and a whole lot of shell‑tastic fun! The Bermuda Und

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Video campaign looks to address men’s mental health

May 13, 2026

A video series will look at the link between mental health, unsettled trauma and violence in men as “uncomfortable” truths are faced in an effort to create safer communities.

Healing Starts Here, …

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Forum puts spotlight on modernising electricity sector

May 13, 2026

Residents have been invited to attend a forum in Hamilton on Monday to hear about the Government’s plan to modernise Bermuda’s electricity sector.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will host a public meeti…

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Harbour Nights set to return this evening

May 13, 2026

Harbour Nights is set to return to Front Street this evening, with the popular weekly event expanding to a 19-week season that will end on Septem

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UK stocks close higher as miners, banks rebound

May 13, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.58% higher, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 rose 0.28%

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UK stocks ended higher on We

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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

May 13, 2026

Apple was responding to the European Commission’s call last month for feedback on draft measures to help Google comply with the Digital Markets Act, aimed at cu

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BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters Poll

May 13, 2026

Financial markets are more certain, pricing in two rises this year

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The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at

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UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton

May 13, 2026

Local media reported that multiple emergency vehicles, lifeboats and a helicopter attended the scene on the seafront on the eastern side of the city in southern

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Bermudian Stovell steers sailing team to top-four finish in Vancouver

May 13, 2026

The University of British Columbia (UBC) have been crowned the 2026 CICSA Keelboat National Champions, as the Dalhousie Sailing Team delivered a resilient perfo

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Veteran officer off duty after decades of service

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service thanked Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell for almost 38 years of service as he retired last week.
Mr Cardwell joined the BPS in 1987 and served most recently as a department h…

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Bermuda takeover in Texas: Lambe and Roach set for showdowns

May 13, 2026

The “Space Coast” won’t be the only place seeing stars this June, as Bermuda’s premier boxing talent prepares to descend on Galveston, Texas, for a high-sta

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Minors tests mettle against elite field in Oxford

May 13, 2026

Bermudian middle-distance standout Dage Minors delivered a gritty double-performance at the historic Iffley Road Track, competing in the 70th-anniversary celebr

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Compassion of nurses hailed in annual observance

May 13, 2026

The expertise and leadership of healthcare professionals were highlighted by the Minister of Health as Bermuda marked International Nurses Day yesterday.
Kim Wilson underscored the importance of suppo…

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Cardwell leaves ‘legacy of service’ after near four-decade career

May 13, 2026

Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell retires from the BPS

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After nearly 38 years of dedicated service to the community, Chief Ins

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Ministry launches men’s mental health campaign to curb violence

May 13, 2026

The Ministry of National Security today announced the launch of Healing Starts Here, the third campaign under the Stop the Violence public awareness initiati

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Reform aims to prevent at-risk youth entering justice system

May 13, 2026

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson says the 2 to 5 year action plan aims to create youth services fit for purpose in Bermuda

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ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll

May 13, 2026

Prospects for price pressures easing quickly are fading

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The European Central Bank will hike its deposit rate next mo

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Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

May 13, 2026

Outlining the government’s legislative programme in a speech surrounded by pomp, King Charles said would introduce a bill to strengthen ties with the EU

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UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation report overshadows King’s Speech

May 13, 2026

British government bond futures fell sharply on the report, erasing their day’s gains, as did 20- and 30-year government bonds, which showed a small rise in bor

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EU’s rising reliance on US gas brings risks, regulators warn

May 13, 2026

EU countries have tripled imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas since 2021 as they race to phase out Russian energy

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ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks

May 13, 2026

Elderson, who is vice chair of the ECB’s bank supervision arm, said in an interview in ECB publication Supervision Newsletter that euro area banks’ lack of acce

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European stocks rise as sentiment recovers, but government bond yields, oil still elevated

May 13, 2026

Wall Street stocks had fallen after U.S. inflation data on Tuesday showed consumer prices rose the most in three years, driven by an increase in energy-related

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Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs

May 13, 2026

Yields on 10-year government bonds – which determine how much the government will pay for future borrowing – on Tuesday hit their highest since 2008 at 5.13%

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Sterling edges lower as Starmer pressure keeps markets cautious

May 13, 2026

The pound was last 0.2% lower against a broadly stronger dollar at $1.351

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Sterling fell on Wednesday and was on trac

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MP appeals boat capsizing case

May 13, 2026

A former head of the Bermuda Road Safety Council has called on the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against him regarding a 2019 boating accident.
Dennis Lister III, the Junior Minister of Justice, …

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Bermuda’s first ever skydiving venture,

May 12, 2026

Bermuda’s first ever skydiving venture, Skydive Bermuda, carried out their first test dives on island last week. The company seeks to launch locals and visitors alike to new heights in 2027, following the securing of relevant permits and permissions.

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Bermuda Marks International Nurses Day

May 12, 2026

Bermuda marked International Nurses Day with a ceremony at City Hall honouring nurses across the island and recognising their contributions to healthcare and community wellbeing. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall honouring the island’s nursing workforce and their vital contributions to public health and community …

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World Sky Games Brings Lessons To Life

May 12, 2026

[Written by Reginald Gant and Don Burgess] Bermuda is using the emerging World Sky Games initiative to help bring science, engineering, and sustainability lessons to life for students across the island. The proposed global airship racing series has become more than a sporting concept locally, with the Bermuda Ministry of Education beginning to align elements …

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EU to block Brazil animal product exports from September

May 12, 2026

In a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the European Commission said the move is linked to EU rules restricting the use of certain antimicrobia

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Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy

May 12, 2026

Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector,Zoenique Williams of the Bermuda Police Service’s Specialist Investigations Department, recently attended the 11th Asset Recovery Interagency Network – Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) Asset Recovery Training Seminar held in Seoul, South Korea, from April 21 to 22, 2026.

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The Ministry of Education is

May 12, 2026

The Ministry of Education is aware of a petition circulating regarding the reinstatement of a teacher on leave. A Ministry spokesperson stated today that any suggestion that the Minister acted outside of her authority, or improperly, is false.

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Nurses celebrated as ‘backbone’ of health system

May 12, 2026

The island marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall

Bermuda marked International Nurses Day today with a ceremony at City Hall

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China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

May 12, 2026

The statement by the State Department comes ahead of a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week, where

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Early bird tickets on sale for September finance summit

May 12, 2026

The Lumina Festival is pleased to announce that its flagship event, The Financial Literacy Summit, will be returning on Friday, Sept 25 at the National Museum o

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Detectives strengthens financial crime skills

May 12, 2026

Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector, Zoenique Williams of the Bermuda Police Service’s Specialist Invest

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US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump’s 10% global tariff

May 12, 2026

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration’s 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act

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Pressure group demands teacher be reinstated

May 12, 2026

An anonymous group of “concerned parents” has launched an online petition to have a teacher at Port Royal Primary School reinstated by the end of the week after being placed on administrative leave.
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Deadline looms for rideshare permit applications

May 12, 2026

Residents interested in taking part in the island’s first regulated rideshare programme are urged to sign up before 5pm on Thursday.
A total of 150 permits will be issued as part of the initial roll-o…