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Bangkok pub fire kills 27, police investigating possible negligence
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
European regulator appoints technical advisor to probe Ryanair window incident
The incident occurred on July 10 aboard a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air
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Gov warns public against unauthorised TikTok account
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The Ministry of Justice is advising the public of an unauthorised TikTok account impersonating the Attorney-Gen
Michael Weeks on PLP deputy leadership bid: ‘I bring a listening ear’
The former National Security Minister said he only lost by 4 votes in the last Progressive Labour Party delegates leadership challenge in 2025
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College deepens ties with Arizona State
Bermuda College’s array of international agreements with institutions of higher learning overseas has been boosted with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Arizona State University,
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BHB Welcome 39 Summer Student Employees
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has welcomed 39 students to the organisation this summer in paid employment. A spokesperson said, “More than a quarter of the students [11] are pursuing studies in allied health fields including kinesiology, social work, biomedical science, pharmacology, radiological science and laboratory science.” BHB Director of Human Resources and Operations Nyon Steede …
Overseas help to be deployed to locate rattlesnake
A specialist team will arrive on the island this week to bolster efforts to track down a rattlesnake first seen last month in Southampton.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
UK agrees deal to join EU Ukraine Support Loan scheme
Starmer announced the agreement as he arrived in Paris for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing group of Ukrainian allied countries
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Spain identifies six victims of deadly wildfire
The victims include a married couple from Spain and Britain
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Six victims of one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on rec
Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland
Intel said the move would upgrade and maximize capacity at its facility in Leixlip outside Dublin that produces Intel 3 silicon wafers, which the company says i
Four individual medals for Bermuda at junior Caribbean squash event
Bermuda’s junior squash stars enjoyed an exceptional opening weekend at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, capturing four individual medals in To
Police Officer Suspended Following Arrest
A Bermuda Police Service officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended with pay while the investigation continues. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the officer recently arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has also been suspended from duty, with pay, under the Police Conduct Orders 2016. “The investigation …
Overseas Specialists To Help In Rattlesnake Search
“A specialist team, supported by two dogs trained to detect the specific scent of rattlesnakes, will arrive in Bermuda this week to assist” with the search for the rattlesnake, the Government has advised A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is aware of a report received on 11 July regarding a …
Bermuda College Signs MOU With ASU
Bermuda College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Arizona State University, creating what they called a “new framework for academic and scientific collaboration between the two institutions.” A spokesperson said, “The agreement will support opportunities for faculty development and exchange, student exchange, joint events, and the sharing of teaching methods, publications and course design. …
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Government provides update on search for rattlesnake
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is aware of a report received on 11 July regarding a p
Update: Arrested police officer suspended, with pay
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the officer recently arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has also been suspended from duty, with pay, under
Unstoppable Bermuda clinch Caribbean Beach Volleyball gold
Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa crowned a flawless, undefeated campaign by capturing the gold medal at the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St Kitts.
Silver medal a highlight of Bermuda’s NACAC campaign
Bermuda’s young athletes wrapped up their 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championship campaign in Apizaco, Mexico, with a superb podium finish on the field.
Police: arrested officer suspended from duty
A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Government careers fair ‘met objective’
Interest in Public Service jobs has increased following a career fair and expo, the Government has said.
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Famous over the moon after historic professional debut victory
Bermuda’s Sakari Famous enjoyed a dream start to her professional high jump career, securing a stunning victory at the Murphey Classic while matching her own
Photos & Video: Summer Sunday City Funday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda held their “How much would you pay to see me?” fundraiser at the City of Hamilton Summer Sunday City Funday event this weekend, bringing an afternoon of live entertainment, family activities, games, food and summer fun to Victoria Park. Speaking in advance of the event, a BBBS spokesperson said, …
Alneisha Outerbridge Earns PSEA Award
Alneisha Outerbridge from the Department of Employee & Organizational Development earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for June. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is delighted to recognise Alneisha Outerbridge, Talent Partner, with the Department of Employee & Organizational Development [DEOD] as the winner of the June Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] …
Habitat fundraiser postponed to autumn
A pop-up art sale and auction planned for this week has been postponed until later this year.
A statement from Habitat for Humanity Bermuda, which was set to benefit from the fundraiser, said the even…
A statement from Habitat for Humanity Bermuda, which was set to benefit from the fundraiser, said the even…
Premier’s trip to Azores celebrates connection
David Burt is leading a delegation from the Bermuda Government in the Azores to celebrate ties between the two territories.
A spokeswoman said that the Premier and Minister of Finance was joined on th…
A spokeswoman said that the Premier and Minister of Finance was joined on th…
Summer Sunday: City Funday
Summer Sunday: City Funday (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Pre Cup Match Explosion
Pre Cup Match Explosion (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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EU launches $1 billion aid initiative for Gaza
It said the “Team Gaza Initiative”, launched at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels, would support ongoing and planned early recovery projects for the
BHB issues advisory as Digicel outage disrupts 911 calls
The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has issued an urgent public advisory advising residents that the current Digicel outage is affecting 911 emergency calls.
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Police: 911 Phone Lines Currently Down
The Bermuda Police Service has advised that its regular telephone numbers, including 911, are currently not working and has provided temporary contact numbers for the public to use until further notice. Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “Currently, the regular police telephone numbers are not working, including 911. “Until further notice, please use the following …
Island-wide technical issue at Digicel affects phone lines
Digicel has been hit by an ongoing, island-wide technical issue affecting its customers including the police service and hospital.
The Bermuda Police Service said it is experiencing issues with its p…
The Bermuda Police Service said it is experiencing issues with its p…
Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, had launched Muse Image on Tuesday, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs
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Bermuda Beach Volleyball Team Win Gold Medal
Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa captured the gold medal for Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts & Nevis, with the duo making a spectacular showing, going through the entire tournament undefeated. The dynamic duo defeated teams from Dominica, Sint Maarten, St Kitts, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to win the gold …
Five Students Earn France Scholarship
Five Bermuda students – Maya Bean, Alexandria Crippen, Naomi Crofton, April Cherry and Ava Moorghen – have earned the opportunity to travel to France this summer after winning L’Alliance Française des Bermudes’ annual French Scholarship Competition. A spokesperson said, “L’Alliance Française des Bermudes offers students the opportunity to travel to France for a three-week educational trip …
Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the s
France sends water bombers to tackle wildfire outside Paris
The fire broke out alongside a highway near Fontainebleau, home to one of France’s best-known royal palaces, which once served as a hunting lodge and autumn res
One Person Injured In Collision In Paget
One person is believed to have sustained minor injuries following a collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry in Paget this morning [July 13], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget, involving a car. “The driver is believed to have …
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
The early-stage trial, known as BD-Ebov, will evaluate the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in 50 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 in Oxford,
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Described by critics as “versatile” and “reliably excellent”, Neill landed starring roles across many genres, ranging from a submarine officer in the 1990 actio
Sterling slips as Iran strikes push up oil prices and boost dollar
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities in the region and sayin
London’s FTSE 100 muted as Iran escalates strikes on US bases
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.03% to 10499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Traffic diverted after Harbour Road crash
The Bermuda Police Service have reported that there has been a single-vehicle car crash this morning on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget.
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
Survey: public split on Caricom but want referendum
Bermuda remains on the fence about whether the island should become a full member of Caricom, survey findings suggest, but the results also point to strong support for a referendum.
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Weeks confirms runs for PLP deputy leadership
A second Progressive Labour Party MP has confirmed throwing his hat into the ring for the role of deputy leader when the governing party’s members choose new blood in three months’ time.
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MP calls for no-warning roadside sobriety tests
An opposition MP is calling for police to carry out roadside sobriety checks without warnings and for the courts to double penalties for bad driving to cut the number of deaths and injuries.
Jarion R…
Jarion R…
Opposition queries Budget’s ‘centrally managed fund’
Extra spending totalling $22.26 million in the 2026-27 Budget is set to be debated by MPs as supplementary estimates next week.
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…
Dennis Lister III: prison reform on a slow but steady rise
Prison reform was making slow but consistent progress, the Junior Minister of Justice and Finance assured the House of Assembly.
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…
Premier David Burt Leads Delegation To Azores
Premier David Burt will lead a Government delegation to the Azores this week to “honour and strengthen the long-standing ties between Bermuda and the Azores.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, will lead a Government delegation to Azores, from 12 to 14 July 2026, at the invitation of His …
The Playbook graduates 30 from Lumina financial education programme
Thirty participants have graduated from The Playbook, a 10-week financial education programme delivered by the Lumina Festival and supported by the Centennial F