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Traffic in an area of Warwick is limited to one lane after a collision between a bike and car thus afternoon.
A police spokesman said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred near the juncti…

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Digicel phone lines problem persists

July 14, 2026

An island-wide technical issue that affected Digicel customers continued to cause problems today as the communications provider confirmed that a post-incident review will take place.
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Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France’s top honour by President Macron

July 14, 2026

Starmer, who is due to step down on July 20 having lost the confidence of his Labour Party, has worked closely with Macron during the war in Ukraine

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Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

July 14, 2026

A U.S. State Department official said in a brief statement that the Rome talks were positive and would continue on Wednesday, adding that both sides were eager

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Young gold medallists welcomed home

July 14, 2026

Please see the attached photos from today’s airport arrival of Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team, who returned home after capturing the gol

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Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations

July 14, 2026

Gates, 70, has seen his reputation tarnished following the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of files about Epstein in February

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Police officer who saved stabbing victim honoured

July 14, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is commending the heroic actions of Police Constable Julian Brassington, whose rapid response and life-saving first aid were in

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How to stay safe around a snake…

July 14, 2026

…A U.S. expert talks about staying safe around rattlesnakes, and addressed the possibility of Bermuda’s elusive visitor being female

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Health alert issued for products used by sexually active men

July 14, 2026

The Ministry of Health is advising the public not to use the following products, which are known to have been sold in Bermuda. These items are marketed to men e

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UK police say former minister Widdecombe’s murder was a targeted attack

July 14, 2026

Local police arrested a white British man late on Saturday on suspicion of her murder

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Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats up

July 14, 2026

As France battled flames, the third bout of extreme heat this season that is also affecting Britain and Spain continued its progression into Italy

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Road safety town hall offers chance to learn and share

July 14, 2026

Residents have been invited to make their voices heard on road safety matters as they learn more about a proposed Bill that would double fines for bad driving and allow police to conduct roadside sobr…

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OBA: when will the national energy policy be finalised?

July 14, 2026

The shadow home affairs minister has questioned when Bermuda’s national energy policy will be finalised.
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…

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Mixed fortunes for Bermuda on drama-filled day in Tortola

July 14, 2026

Bermuda’s rising squash prospects endured a day of intense drama and mixed results on the glass courts of the Tortola Sports Club at the 2026 Nagico and Inter

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Public interest in Caricom discussions is ‘encouraging’

July 14, 2026

A poll of residents showed that Bermudians are “actively interested” in talks about the island’s potential deeper involvement in Caricom, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The Gover…

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Junior triathletes shine at Flatland Cup in Iowa

July 14, 2026

Bermuda’s next generation of multi-sport talent made a massive statement on the international stage, delivering a series of resilient performances at the pres

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‘Your voice could help shape road safety measures’

July 14, 2026

OBA will host a public meeting tomorrow

The One Bermuda Alliance is inviting members of the public to a town hall meeting to be held at Vasco Da Gama Cl

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Tinee Furbert To Run For PLP Deputy Leader

July 14, 2026

[Updating] Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [July 14] to officially announce her candidacy for the position of PLP Deputy Leader. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: She has launched a very comprehensive website for the campaign, which is here: Tineesfurbert.com. …

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Casati dynasty confirmed for inaugural Freestyle Legends Tour in Bermuda

July 14, 2026

The newly minted Freestyle Legends Tour has secured a major coup for its maiden event in Bermuda, with the world-renowned Casati kitesurfing family confirmed as

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Live Video: PLP Deputy Leader Candidate

July 14, 2026

Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [July 14] to officially announce her candidacy for the position of PLP Deputy Leader. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Rabain On Electoral Reform Video: Minister Hayward On The Economy Video: Government …

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Tinée Furbert runs for PLP deputy leadership

July 14, 2026

A third Progressive Labour Party MP has announced her bid to contest the post of deputy leader of the PLP in October.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, was revealed…

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Bermudian duo impress at British Milers Grand Prix

July 14, 2026

Bermuda’s middle-distance prospects Nirobi Smith-Mills and Jake Brislane delivered a pair of highly encouraging performances to secure top-six finishes at the

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Opinion: Solar investors ‘outraged’ by hikes in power bills

July 14, 2026

Opposition MP says our energy policy needs more structure

Statement by Dwayne Robinson, Shadow Home Affairs Minister:

Bermuda needs a national

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Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran

July 14, 2026

Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel comple

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OBA’s Dwayne Robinson On Energy Policy

July 14, 2026

“Bermuda needs a national direction when it comes to our energy policy,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson — the Shadow Home Affairs Minister — said, “After a two-week extension, the consultation on the draft National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP] ended on May 21, 2026. The draft NESP 2026 was said to be ‘nearly final’ in …

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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

July 14, 2026

U.S. Central Command said it began strikes at Trump’s direction just after the U.S. president told the “Hugh Hewitt Show” that Iran would be hit “very hard toni

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Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature

July 14, 2026

The “Choice Screen” feature allows users to choose their default search engines during the initial set up of their new Android device

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Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested

July 14, 2026

For the first time, Canadair aircraft on Monday skimmed the River Seine to fill their tanks, attempting to contain a blaze that turned the sky black

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Anthasia Campbell Reaches Pageant Semis

July 14, 2026

Bermudian Anthasia Campbell has reached the semi-finals of the Miss England pageant after competing in the East Midlands regional competition in Leicester at the weekend, and she also claimed the Top Fundraiser and Talent awards. The event featured an ethical fashion round and brought together contestants from Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and towns across the East Midlands. …

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Oil hits four-week high as US-Iran conflict escalates

July 14, 2026

Brent crude rose to its highest since June 12 and WTI to its highest since June 16 – before the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to e

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ECB picks 36 payment firms for digital euro pilot

July 14, 2026

The ECB has been working on the digital euro for years, partly to wean the bloc off U.S.-based payment providers, and hopes for first issuance in 2029

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More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods

July 14, 2026

Heavy rain is expected to persist through Tuesday, with extreme downpours in some areas, authorities said as Bavi draws vast amounts of tropical moisture northw

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London’s FTSE indexes ease as Iran conflict rattles markets

July 14, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.3% to 10,461.14 points by 1024 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.7%

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Addict jailed for new year break-in

July 14, 2026

A Hamilton Parish man who admitted breaking into a house with a crowbar on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for six years.
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…

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Arrested police officer suspended from duty

July 14, 2026

A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service have confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…

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Speeding driver disqualified

July 14, 2026

Speeding twice on North Shore Road proved costly for a 25-year-old Devonshire man.
Timothy Rogers was hit in the pocket and banned from operating any motor vehicle for six months at Magistrates’ Court…

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Hospitals board welcomes summer student class

July 13, 2026

Dozens of young people have rolled up their sleeves to join the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s summer student programme.
A BHB spokeswoman said that 39 students had been selected from 143 applicants, inclu…

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College Foundation’s $150,000 modernisation investment

July 13, 2026

Students at the Bermuda College will soon be able to thrive in a brand new state-of-the-art classroom.
The recently completed transformation is part of the Bermuda College Foundation’s modernisation d…

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TikTok culture to be showcased at Summer Rave

July 13, 2026

Bermuda Summer Rave is set to bring music, colour, and TikTok culture to the CedarBridge Academy Courtyard on Saturday, July 18, from 9

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French flair to be celebrated in Bermuda on Bastille Day

July 13, 2026

The Alliance Française de Bermuda is inviting the community to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday, July 14th, with an evening dedicated to French culture, cuisi

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Amazing journey: From Bermuda to Broadway

July 13, 2026

Renowned Bermudian actress Tsilala Brock shares her story

The highly acclaimed Broadway production Suffs features Bermudian actress and writer Tsilala B

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Outerbridge celebrated for work bringing job fair to life

July 13, 2026

Alneisha Outerbridge, one of the organisers behind the recent Public Service Career Fair and Expo, has been awarded the June Public Service Excellence Award for her work.
A government spokeswoman said…

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Oil gains over 5% as Trump says US reinstating Iran naval blockade

July 13, 2026

Brent crude futures were up $4.06, or 5.34%, to $80.07 at 12:44 p.m. EDT (1644 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $3.74, or 5.24%, to $75.15

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Britain and Switzerland look to boost services with new trade deal

July 13, 2026

Britain said the deal could boost exports by £5.2 billion ($7 billion) a year with its enhancements on services and digital trade

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UK counter-terrorism police take over investigation into murder of former minister Widdecombe

July 13, 2026

Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England last Thursday with what police described as “serious injuries”

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Digicel network restoration efforts continue

July 13, 2026

Digicel Bermuda is currently responding to a network outage affecting portions of its fixed line services

Press Statement from Digicel Bermuda:

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Bangkok pub fire kills 27, police investigating possible negligence

July 13, 2026

A video of the incident posted on social media and verified by Reuters showed thick smoke billowing out of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, before an intense hor

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