Opinion: Long-term hospital patients should not have to pay for TV
Statement by Charles Leon O’Brien Sr., spokesperson, Citizens Reform Group & chairman of KEMH Residents Family Council charity:
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Pink Route ferry returns to service
Ferry users were advised this morning that the Pink Route returned to operation yesterday afternoon.
The service was paused this week so that urgent repairs could be carried out.
The Department of Mar…
The service was paused this week so that urgent repairs could be carried out.
The Department of Mar…
UK study visit expected to strengthen public works areas
Representatives of the Government including the public works minister are in the UK this week for the Overseas Territories Trade and Investment Study Visit.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works a…
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works a…
A 49-year-old man from Flats
A 49-year-old man from Flats appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing multiple serious charges related to the alleged abuse of a senior and threatening behavior.
Beautiful Tobacco Bay waters.
Beautiful Tobacco Bay waters.
Bermuda College Fall 2026 Scholarships
Bermuda College is encouraging students to explore scholarship opportunities that can significantly reduce the cost of education and support their academic and career goals. A spokesperson said, “Students are being encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities that can help reduce the cost of study and support their education and career goals. “Bermuda College said the scholarships …
ECB may need to act on even ‘not-too-persistent’ inflation surge, Lagarde says
The ECB left rates unchanged last week but warned about a coming surge in prices
International News via Reuters:
Even a “not-too-persistent” oversho
Putin allies Lukashenko and Kim meet in North Korea
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has provided Moscow with millions of rounds of ammunition for its war in Ukraine, and sent troops to help Russia expel Ukrainia
100 Women In Finance Bermuda Relaunch
100 Women in Finance marked its official relaunch in Bermuda last month with an event titled: Careers that Compound: Industry Insights and New Year Networking, an energising and insight-rich discussion that brought together professionals from across the island’s financial services sector, generously sponsored by LOM. A spokesperson said, “Hosted as part of the organisation’s Education …
UK inflation holds at 3% in February ahead of likely Iran war jump
Lower petrol prices in February helped offset a rise in clothing costs, the Office for National Statistics said, but that relief looks set to prove short-lived,
Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat’, Gulf states tell UN
The nearly month-long U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has sparked large-scale Iranian retaliation in the form of drone and missile strikes on energy and civilian infra
Good Friday Kite Festival At Horseshoe Bay
The Good Friday Kite Festival will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Horseshoe Bay from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A spokesperson said, “Smith Technologies Ltd is proud to lead the revival of one of Bermuda’s most cherished national traditions with the return of the Bermuda Good Friday Kite Festival, taking place on …
UK house prices rise by least since September 2024 in January
The annual rate of house price inflation slowed to 1.3% in January from 1.9% in December 2025, taking the average house price in the United Kingdom to 268,000 p
Iran’s military rejects Trump’s talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes
The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces comes amid reports the U.S. has sent a 15-point plan for discussion to Tehran
Europe’s STOXX 600 gains over 1% on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 1.4% at 587.04 points by 0856 GMT, on track for its third straight day of gains after briefly dropping 10% from record highs e
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80% of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost totally blocked by Iran
Hayward lauds entrepreneurs at BEDC awards
Minister pledges stronger support and a national entrepreneurship strategy
The Minister of Economy and Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, att
Three arrests after fatal shooting
Police have arrested three men in connection with a fatal shooting in Southampton this month.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
Appeal dismissed in ‘reprehensible’ drug case
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man jailed for possessing ammunition and almost $1 million-worth of heroin.
Winston Paynter, 45, denied allegations that he had any knowledge of the …
Winston Paynter, 45, denied allegations that he had any knowledge of the …
Students are being encouraged to
Students are being encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities that can help reduce the cost of study and support their education and career goals.
The Department of Corrections is
The Department of Corrections is reminding members of the public that its recruitment information session will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 25 March 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bermuda College North Hall G301 theatre.
The City of Hamilton is
The City of Hamilton is pleased to advise that the popular Discover Hamilton walking tours led by Town Crier Ed Christopher will resume on April 1 and run through December 31.
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) on Monday, March 23rd held its inaugural Lineman Rodeo for competing BELCO lineworkers. Held at the BELCO Transmission & Distribution training ground, this event recognises the profession of line work and demonstrates the aspects of safety, skills, and education of lineworkers.
Centennial Bermuda Foundation is pleased
Centennial Bermuda Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Butler as a Director to its Board. In addition to her Board appointment, Dr. Butler will serve as Chair of the Community Health and Fundamental Needs Committee, succeeding long‑serving Board Member and outgoing Committee Chair, Joy Pimental, who retires after many years of dedicated service.
Hamilton to release town crier video
A new animated video which celebrates Hamilton’s award-winning town crier and the rich history of the city will be unveiled next week.
The Day the Town Crier Went Missing, written by Hamilton’s pu…
Primary school to celebrate 75 years of education
Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish will launch celebrations for its 75th anniversary this week with an event recognising two of the school’s first students.
A spokeswoman from the school’s Alumn…
A spokeswoman from the school’s Alumn…
US safety agency says tracking system failed at LaGuardia jet collision
The NTSB, an independent safety agency, is leading the investigation into the fatal collision of the Air Canada Express CRJ-900 jet with a firetruck at LaGuardi
Prisons review is ready
The findings of an international review of corrections facilities are ready and will be made public; OBA’s Robert King calls for better rehabilitation programme
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan appeared in more than 200 documents released by the U.S. Justice Department
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French investi
Dollar gains as hope fades for de-escalation in Iran
The Pentagon plans to send thousands of troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the region, adding to the military buildup even as the Trump administration se
NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar space station
U.S. space agency chief Jared Isaacman, an appointee of President Donald Trump who took charge at NASA in December, announced an array of changes to the Artemis
US event seeks support to protect Sargasso Sea
Representatives of Bermuda and the UK will be in New York next month as part of the process to engage states on the protection of the Sargasso Sea under the High Seas Treaty.
On March 25, the parties …
On March 25, the parties …
A Bermudian man who has
A Bermudian man who has lived in Israel for more than three decades is speaking out about the harsh realities of life in a war zone, as tensions intensify in the region.
New senator calls for work to improve healthcare
Action must be taken to create an equitable, sustainable and affordable healthcare system for the island, a recently appointed senator said in his maiden speech.
David Rogers, an opposition member of …
David Rogers, an opposition member of …
Cricketer denies drug possession, resisting arrest
A cricket player and coach has denied several drug-related offences, including possession of $4,000-worth of cannabinoids.
George O’Brien Jr, 41, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court today to poss…
George O’Brien Jr, 41, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court today to poss…
Good Friday Kite Festival to return
After a nine-year hiatus, a cherished Bermudian tradition is making its return. Today at a press conference held at BELCO, organizers announced the revival
Good Friday kite-making festival returns after nine-year hiatus
An annual kite-making competition will return this Easter weekend after a nine-year hiatus.
Live music and a rich community atmosphere for people who wish to take part in long-held traditions have bee…
Live music and a rich community atmosphere for people who wish to take part in long-held traditions have bee…
Corrections officer career session hosted at Bermuda College
The information session will be held on Wednesday, March 25th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bermuda College North Hall G301 theatre
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61st Annual Primary School Art Exhibition
61st Annual Primary School Art Exhibition (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Three young men arrested in murder case
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrests of three suspects, a 22-year-old, a 21-year-old, and a 19-year-old, all males, in connection with the fatal s
Three arrested after fatal shooting
Police have arrested three men in connection with a fatal shooting in Southampton this month.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the trio, aged 19, 21 and 22, remain in custody after Kawaje …
Three Men Arrested In Connection With Murder
Police have arrested three male suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Kawaje Raynor. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrests of three suspects, a 22-year-old, a 21-year-old, and a 19-year-old, all males, in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old, Kawaje Raynor. “Mr. Raynor, a father of two …
Brazil’s Bolsonaro discharged from ICU
Bolsonaro, 71, had been in intensive care in a Brasilia hospital since March 13 due to bronchopneumonia, a lung infection that spreads from the airways into the
Exclusive-EDF to face EU probe into state aid for nuclear plants, sources say
The scheme, worth tens of billions of euros, is central to France’s plan to renew its ageing nuclear fleet, and would add about 10 gigawatts of capacity, with t
EU antitrust chief meets Google, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon CEOs amidst AI scrutiny
The first-time meetings with Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman in San Francisco will take place as part of Ribera’s week-long trip to the United St
Stocks mixed, with oil prices higher as war uncertainty remains
U.S. Treasury yields pushed higher and the dollar regained lost ground
International News via Reuters:
Major global stock indexes were mixed on Tues
Victor Scott Primary School Sports Day and New Mascot
Victor Scott Primary School Sports Day and New Mascot (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Municipalities reform Bill returns, again, to Upper House
A “procedural error” means that controversial legislation designed to end elections for municipal councillors will return to the Senate tomorrow.
The Upper House heard yesterday that a third reading o…
The Upper House heard yesterday that a third reading o…
‘PLP has skewed our position on key tourism issues’
Statement by Shadow Tourism Minister Dwayne Robinson:
When the Progressive Labour party suffers a defeat or set back, its parliamentarians tend to take a swi
‘CARICOM can strengthen both pillars of our economy’
Statement by former PLP MP Michael Scott
Alignment by Bermuda, our peoples, and our mixed economy of tourism and international finance,