Britain’s energy price cap to rise 18% in July, Cornwall Insight says
Britain’s domestic energy price cap is forecast to rise by about 18% in July, analysts at Cornwall Insight said on Tuesday, lowering their forecast slightly as
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European stocks gain on hopes for Iran de-escalation, oil set for record monthly rise
Iran attacked a fully-loaded oil tanker off Dubai early on Tuesday after President Donald Trump warned the United States would obliterate Iran’s energy plants a
Government provides ferry transport for Walk to Calvary attendees
Service on Friday, April 3 leaves Hamilton at 8:30 a.m.; Marine and Ports crew supporting the trip, return departs St. George’s at 1:30 p.m.
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No detail on cause of delayed staff reports for legislators
Annual salaries, roles and terms of service for personal staff to top members of the Government have come belatedly before MPs for two fiscal years — but legislators continue to wait on three earlier …
Astor House earmarked to address homelessness
Plans are in place to convert a historical building in Hamilton to house people who are due to be released from prison but lack a place to stay on the outside, the Senate heard yesterday.
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Plastics ban welcomed – but campaigners urge quick action
An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions.
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Travel magazine hails Tobacco Bay’s ease of access
One of the island’s treasured tourist sites has been highlighted by a global publication for its ease of access.
Travel + Leisure, a magazine headquartered in New York, hailed Tobacco Bay “a reali…
Dangerous winds at runway force flights to divert
Strong surface winds caused some bumpy aircraft landings at LF Wade International Airport and forced two flights to divert to the US.
Lester Nelson, the chief executive of the Bermuda Airport Authorit…
Lester Nelson, the chief executive of the Bermuda Airport Authorit…
Narraway storms to stage two podium in Murrieta
Narraway secures second place, wins KOM classification and multiple primes
Bermuda’s Nicholas Narraway delivered a standout performance in Stage
Disaster victim identification course boosts island emergency preparedness
Participants from police, fire, coast guard and health services complete five-day course
The Ministry of National Security is highlighting the suc
Closing statements delivered at murder trial
A murder trial neared its end yesterday after more than two weeks of evidence as counsel for either side delivered their closing statements.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, told the jury that the c…
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, told the jury that the c…
Justice group’s gift of ‘empowerment’ to Corrections
Inmates at Bermuda’s prisons can explore law, education, history and other topics through the pages of a recent community donation.
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative organised the gift of 1,000 bo…
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative organised the gift of 1,000 bo…
The Ministry of Tourism &
The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce the provision of a special ferry service in support of the Walk to Calvary experience and presentation in St. George’s on Friday, 3 April.
History will be made Thursday
History will be made Thursday April 2nd, 2026 as two of Jamaica’s iconic sound systems will grace the stage together in Bermuda for the first time. Bass Odyssey sound system who hails from St. Ann has been entertaining fans for over 40 years.
Ditching single-use plastics – a long and winding road
A legal framework for restricting single-use plastics is now before legislators – nearly eight years after it was first touted
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Youth Advisory Board seek to reduce barriers to mental health support
The Youth Advisory Board recently met with Government leaders including Premier Burt to present their recommendations to shape new mental health policies for yo
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump’s administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East
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Volvo Cars to exclusively sell Lynk & Co electric cars in Europe
The new partnership will allow both brands to reach a wider audience, as they target different customers and segments without additional product investments
Opening doors for Bermudian students overseas
Bridgeway Education continues its mission of creating opportunities for Bermudian students beyond the island. Founder Neil Speight shared his excitement abou
Turkey says NATO defences down missile from Iran
There was no immediate comment from Tehran which has denied specifically targeting its neighbour Turkey during the conflict and has said it was not involved in
European, African oil market gets tighter as Asia buys more
The Iran war has forced the shutdown of at least 10 million barrels per day of oil from the Middle East due to Iran’s effective closure of the strait
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The Speaker of the House,
The Speaker of the House, the Honorable Dennis Lister, is advising the public that his mobile phone has been hacked and compromised.
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Trump also threatened to attack the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran
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President Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s right to supply oil to Cuba
Sheinbaum’s remarks came one day after U.S. president Donald Trump softened his stance on the block of oil shipments to the Communist-run island and as a Russia
WTO suffers fresh blow after trade reform push hits wall in Cameroon
The deadlock after four days of talks in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde could give added impetus to groups of countries seeking deals among themselves outside the W
UK regulator lowers car finance mis-selling bill to $12 billion
The headline number, published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after the stock market’s close, was lowered from an originally proposed 11 billion pound
2026 Paget Parish Scholarship Applications Open
The Paget Parish Council announced that 2026 scholarship applications will open on Wednesday, April 1, and encourages all eligible Paget residents to apply. A spokesperson said, “All eligible students must be residents of Paget Parish and full applications and eligibility requirements can be found on the island’s national portal, which is www.BermudaScholarships.com. “There are two available awards …
Smith surges to fifth in Mossel Bay as Hayward tests mettle in Portugal
Bermudian triathlete Tyler Smith has recorded his strongest finish of the 2026 season so far, clinching a superb fifth place at the Africa Triathlon Premium Cup
Team Bermuda masters the chop to claim dominant St. Pete victory
Bermuda’s David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a flawless display of offshore powerboat racing to claim a wire-to-wire victory on the second day of the 6t
DeRosa smashes national record three times
Tiara DeRosa produced a masterclass in the throwing circle at the National Sports Centre, rewriting the record books three times in a single afternoon as Bermud
Fort Hamilton Reopened
Fort Hamilton Reopened (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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SailGP partners with Bermuda Tourism Authority
NEW YORK, NY — (March 30, 2026) — The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a partners
Good Friday holiday trash schedule announced
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has provided the schedule for trash and recycling collection over the Good Friday holiday.
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…
Minister On Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
“I am pleased to announce the launch of Bermuda’s inaugural National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment [NCRA],” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 27]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise this Honourable House of the continued advancement of Bermuda’s national cybersecurity …
Photos: Fine Art Gallery At Habitat ReStore
An art gallery opening at Habitat ReStore brought together artists, guests and supporters for an evening celebrating creativity and community. The event featured works by Sheilagh Head, Diana Amos, Eli Cedrone, Lee Petty, Vivienne Gardner, Marty Hatfield, Stephen Card and Carmen DiMarco, with attendees enjoying refreshments and meeting the artists behind the pieces. Related Stories …
Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding programme, ministry says
Ahmad Munawir, a conservation official at the ministry, told Reuters a male and a female will be sent to a zoo in Shizuoka
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Photos: 2026 BNT Palm Sunday Walk
The Bermuda National Trust’s 51st annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [March 29], featuring a 5.85-mile scenic route starting on Boaz Island. Myles Darrell, Head of Natural Heritage at BNT, previously said, “The Palm Sunday Walk is a wonderful spring tradition that invites the community to step outside, enjoy fresh air, and discover parts of Bermuda they may not have explored …
Photos: BZS Hosts Zoom Around The Sound
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted the annual Zoom Around the Sound this weekend, a 7.2-mile fun event supporting BZS education and conservation programmes, with participants running, walking, riding, or gliding around Harrington Sound. A spokesperson previously said, “This event was the brainchild of the Butterfield family over 30 years ago and has been sponsored …
South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Sunday the government could expand restrictions on passenger car use beyond public institutions if crude prices rise to a
EU energy ministers seek to coordinate Iran war response
Europe’s heavy reliance on energy imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices since the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed
UK fines Apple subsidiary $516,000 over Russia sanctions breach
A notice from the government on Monday said ADI had made funds available to a designated person without a licence in relation to two payments in 2022
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Minister On Govt Public Service Scholarships
“The Public Service Scholarships programme will support Bermudians to prepare for critical jobs that are hard to fill here in Bermuda and often globally,” Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “The scholarships offer up to $30,000 a year for studies in areas …
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, El Pais says
The closure of its airspace, which forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, does not include emergency s
UK mortgage approvals rise by most since November, Bank of England says
The BoE said 62,584 new mortgages for house purchase were approved in February, up from 60,246 in January
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ECB to speed up approval of banks’ capital risk model changes
Banks currently must seek the ECB’s prior approval for any material change in their internal models
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UK’s FTSE 100 climbs on boost from mining and energy stocks
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.6% as of 0921 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.5%
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London’s FTSE 100 advance
Group proposes ‘structured’ long-term care services at KEMH
A health advocacy group has submitted a proposal to the Bermuda Hospitals Board for the provision of “structured” in-house medical services for long-term care residents at the King Edward VII Memorial…
Proposals invited for Swing Bridge replacement
A search has been launched for partners to build a replacement for the ageing Swing Bridge.
Submissions were invited via a government request for proposals published last Wednesday to deliver the long…
Submissions were invited via a government request for proposals published last Wednesday to deliver the long…
Gaming commission has ample work, say chair and CEO
The Bermuda Gaming Commission has insisted it has ample work to do, even in the absence of either a casino or betting shop industry.
Cheryl-Ann Mapp, its chairwoman, and Charmaine Smith, the BGC’s chi…
Cheryl-Ann Mapp, its chairwoman, and Charmaine Smith, the BGC’s chi…
Like many of you, I
Like many of you, I got that OBA postcard. And like many of you, I tossed it out, because we know exactly what it was.