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Parliament: Order Of Business For July 17th

July 16, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [July 17], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Official Visit to the Azores; Building a Better and Fairer Bermuda; Updates on Phase 2 of the Housing Programme; Parent Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness Courses; Emancipation Commemoration 2026; Progress Report on the …

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Premier & Minister Conclude Azores Visit

July 16, 2026

Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell have concluded a three-day visit to the Azores at the invitation of President José Manuel Bolieiro. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, …

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KBB Launches Survey Of Abandoned Vessels

July 16, 2026

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will conduct a new survey of Bermuda’s waters to identify abandoned and derelict vessels that may pose environmental, navigational or safety concerns. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR], is preparing to …

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Photo Set #2: City Funday At Victoria Park

July 16, 2026

The City of Hamilton held their annual Summer Sunday: City Funday, featuring free games, attractions and live entertainment. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton welcomed more than 1,500 residents and visitors to Victoria Park on Sunday for its annual Summer Sunday: City Funday, with families turning out in force to enjoy an afternoon of …

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Parker And Foggo Win Blood Donor Prizes

July 16, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Renee Parker and Donna Foggo won two-night staycations at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in this year’s blood donor prize draw. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to announce that two lucky winners get to relax and enjoy themselves for two nights at the …

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Graduates urged to lead by example

July 16, 2026

A Supreme Court Justice told graduates of the Adult Education School that they could determine where Bermuda would head in the next ten years.
Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe, the guest speaker during the sc…

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MSA Celebrates Graduating Class Of 2026

July 16, 2026

Mount Saint Agnes Academy celebrated the graduation of its 28-member Class of 2026. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Agnes Academy is pleased to announce that every graduate has been accepted to a post-secondary institution. Ten of the graduates will attend Bermuda College in the fall. Eleven graduates will go to Canada, one to Thailand, four …

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Centre that helps adults with intellectual disabilities relocates

July 16, 2026

The K. Margaret Carter Centre is now at the former Prospect Primary School

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert’s

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Luxury staycations for blood donors who won draw prize

July 16, 2026

Hamilton Princess provides luxury staycations to blood donors

Thursday 16 July 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is pleased to announce that two luck

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AES celebrates Class of 2026

July 16, 2026

The Adult Education School today celebrates the success of 16 new graduates in the Class of 2026

Adult Education School Class of 2026: Tajae Browne-Dill, Te

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ATM burglary attempt fails

July 16, 2026

Footage of the mess left after a failed ATM burglary at Somerset Bridge has circulated on social media

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Blood donors win a ‘staycation’ at Hamilton Princess

July 16, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board thanked two blood donors for their contributions with a stay at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as part of the Blood Donor Centre’s annual drive.
A BHB spokeswoman s…

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Ontario asks for federal support for wildfire evacuations as smoke spreads

July 16, 2026

Canada has more active wildfires than it had as of mid July for the past two years and a larger area has burned compared to 2025

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Opposition Bill to avert roads crisis draws mixed reactions

July 16, 2026

Proposed legislation that aims to double the fines and points imposed for driving offences would not reduce the amount of road deaths in Bermuda, the island’s former road safety officer claimed.
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Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

July 16, 2026

The government said the evacuation followed talks with South African authorities over security concerns linked to xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, inclu

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Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says

July 16, 2026

The visit comes against the backdrop of growing speculation the United Nations will launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before his te

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EU drafts plan to double electrification rate, cut oil and gas use

July 16, 2026

The draft plan, which the Commission is due to publish on Friday, is part of the EU’s response to the fallout of the Iran war

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Adult Education School Graduation Celebration 2026

July 16, 2026

Adult Education School Graduation Celebration 2026 (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Bailey’s Bay unveil star-studded line-up for county showdown

July 16, 2026

Challengers Bailey’s Bay have named a formidable, star-studded squad as they aim to wrest the Eastern County Cup from holders Cleveland County this Saturday.

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Mallory storms into Battle of Boca semi-finals as Simons bows out

July 16, 2026

Bermuda’s Trey Mallory put on a masterclass in Florida, securing two dominant victories in a single day to charge into the semi-finals of the Battle of Boca W

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Mixed fortunes for Bermuda’s juniors on day two in Tortola

July 16, 2026

Bermuda’s junior squash players experienced a day of contrasting fortunes in the team format at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola, rec

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Cleveland County name squad for defence of trophy

July 16, 2026

Reigning champions Cleveland County Cricket Club have named their eleven to defend the Eastern County Cup against fierce rivals Bailey’s Bay this Saturday.

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Phone lines back up and running

July 16, 2026

Normal service has resumed for companies affected by Digicel’s fixed-lines outage, the provider said today.
The telecommunications company confirmed this afternoon that voice services had been fully r…

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Video: Island Construction Sponsors Cup Match

July 16, 2026

Island Construction is holding a press conference today [July 16] to announce its sponsorship of the 2026 Cup Match, and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over …

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Burt: ‘Remarkable synergies’ link Bermuda and Azores

July 16, 2026

David Burt highlighted the potential of stronger ties with the Azores after an official visit to the islands.
During a three-day trip, the Premier and Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport,…

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US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

July 16, 2026

The effective date is 60 days from publication in the federal register, subject to congressional review

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France’s Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire

July 16, 2026

The fire is now contained but Macron warned it would take several weeks for it to be completely extinguished International News via Reuters: French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare domain and forced 1,000 residents to flee. […]

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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant

July 16, 2026

The acquisition advances the U.S. ride-hailing firm’s efforts to build a global food-delivery business that can better compete with Just Eat, owned by Dutch gro

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Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body

July 16, 2026

Representatives from the 29 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela, as well as 10 African and 12 Asian countries, signed the a

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Adult support centre relocates to former Prospect Primary

July 16, 2026

A government-managed facility that provides support and training for adults with learning and physical disabilities has successfully relocated to its new interim home.

Tinée Furbert, the Minister of …

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KBB launches new push to clear up abandoned boats

July 16, 2026

KBB Encourages the Public to Address Abandoned Vessels as it begins a new Island-Wide Survey

Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), in partnership with the Department

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Recruit Camp Assault Course

July 16, 2026

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Survey captures abandoned vessels in Bermuda’s waters

July 16, 2026

Boat owners have been urged to ensure their vessels are properly registered and maintained as a charity prepares to launch an island-wide survey next week to assess their status.
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A Department of Immigration spokesman

July 16, 2026

A Department of Immigration spokesman can confirm, “It has been the longstanding position of Immigration that non‑Bermudians who commit serious criminal offences should not be permitted to reside in Bermuda.

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Islanders pay tribute to iconic athlete

July 16, 2026

“Thank you for all you’ve done for Bermuda.”That was a common refrain when islanders were asked to respond to the news that Olympic gold medallist Flora Duffy h

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Fancy going to Cup Match by boat?

July 16, 2026

Special services during the Cup Match season

As Cup Match approaches, Bermudians and visitors looking to get out on the water have some new options thi

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Top EU court backs antitrust regulators’ powers to seize employee emails

July 16, 2026

The case underscores a fight between an increasing number of companies that complain about regulatory overreach during EU antitrust investigations and enforcers

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US fires first shots in new tariffs offensive with 25% tax on most Brazil imports

July 16, 2026

The new tariffs, announced late on Wednesday, could eventually ensnare countries from India and China to the EU, Japan and South Korea

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European earnings growth seen strongest in 3 years as energy profits surge

July 16, 2026

Companies in Europe’s benchmark index STOXX 600 are forecast to report earnings growth of 16.7% in the second quarter, according to LSEG IBES data

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EU prosecutors indict four acting lawmakers over farm aid fraud

July 16, 2026

Last year, European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders with faking ownership of grazing land to claim millions of euros in EU subsidies with the

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Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising

July 16, 2026

Google had challenged the fine handed out by an Italian administrative court in 2022, prompting that court to seek guidance from the Luxembourg-based Court of J

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Oil eases as traders weigh US-Iran conflict risks

July 16, 2026

Brent crude futures were down 27 cents, or 0.32%, to $84.68 a barrel at 1011 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 11 cents, or 0.14%, to $7

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Britain nationalises British Steel to protect domestic steelmaking

July 16, 2026

The move is the latest in a series of measures Britain has taken to support its steel industry, including a new set of tariffs and quotas to protect the sector

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Sterling hovers around two-month high as fiscal concerns ease

July 16, 2026

Britain’s economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile confidence among businesses

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Dance school honours legacy with relocation to Music Box

July 16, 2026

An iconic music store on Reid Street that closed this year will see its artistic legacy continue when In Motion School of Dance opens a studio and retail space at the spot.
Lizz Pimentel, the owner an…

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New senator’s stirring maiden speech on call to service

July 16, 2026

New senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief told the Upper House how he had grown up hearing early-morning political debates around his family table to the smell of traditional codfish and potato breakfa…

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Upcoming legislation to strengthen human rights

July 16, 2026

Amendments to the Human Rights Act 1981 represent “important steps” towards strengthening protections in Bermuda, the Human Rights Commission said.
A Bill tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday wou…

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Charity calls for more senior protections

July 16, 2026

Age Concern Bermuda has called for more safeguards for senior citizens as the island’s ageing population continues to rise.
The call from the charity came after it was revealed that reports of abuse a…

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Trainer gets charitable licence for school lunch programme

July 16, 2026

A personal trainer who committed himself to keeping schoolchildren healthy and properly fed has received charity status to continue his efforts.
Hafid James has spent the past four years delivering he…

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Shortly before 10:25 pm on

July 16, 2026

Shortly before 10:25 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Police received a report from staff at the Emergency Department of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, that two juvenile males, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, had attended the facility seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.