Dominant Bermuda crowned Caribbean Pickleball Champion 2026
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Team Bermuda has done it again!
Defending their Caribbean Pickleball Championship title, this
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Senate passes payroll tax reductions
Senators yesterday approved amendments to cut payroll tax for all workers and many employers.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 was a te…
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 was a te…
BELCO: Energy Index ‘reinforces what we already know’
BELCO declined an interview on the findings of the Caribbean Energy Price Index, and instead sent a video response acknowledging Bermuda’s high electricity cost
Bermuda has ‘most burdensome energy cost in Caribbean’
A first-of-its-kind energy price index shows Bermuda’s electricity costs surging above most of the Caribbean
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A 24-year-old man appeared before
A 24-year-old man appeared before the Magistrates’ Court facing two serious sexual assault charges stemming from an incident earlier this month.
Australia, EU push to seal trade deal as Von der Leyen visits
The push to revive the deal comes amid conflict in the Middle East and heightened global trade tension as the EU looks to strengthen its position vis-a-vis the
Dollar falls as Trump pauses Iran strikes, cooling supply-shock fears
Trump said he had asked the Department of Defense to postpone “any and all” military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five day
Gulf conflict grounds returning guest workers
Travel Edge agent Joe Amaral said clients, many of them employed in the hospitality sector, are struggling to secure flights to Bermuda due to ongoing conflict
Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping
Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed
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AI may boost euro area productivity growth by 4% in 10 years, ECB says
While the ECB’s immediate focus is the conflict in the Middle East and what it may mean for inflation, Lane highlighted AI as a key long-term driver for the blo
UNESCO World Poetry Day
UNESCO World Poetry Day (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Belco staff perform high-wire acts in Lineman Rodeo
Belco linemen tested their mettle as the energy provider brought back its Lineman Rodeo competition.
Competitors tackled a series of challenges with the aim of sharpening their skills in advance of th…
Competitors tackled a series of challenges with the aim of sharpening their skills in advance of th…
Campaign aims to inspire environmental stewardship
An environmental charity is marking the recent spring equinox by launching an eight-day initiative designed to inspire the community to take positive action.
Eugene Dean, the executive director of Gr…
Eugene Dean, the executive director of Gr…
Burt meets with newly reformed UK parliamentary group
The Premier is meeting with British lawmakers in London tonight for the relaunching of the Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group, the Government said this afternoon.
David Burt will, together with Ali…
David Burt will, together with Ali…
Olde Towne celebrated for World Poetry Day
An entrepreneur and activist paid tribute to one of the oldest towns in the Western Hemisphere today to mark World Poetry Day.
Kristin White, the owner of Long Story Short gift store and tour centre i…
Kristin White, the owner of Long Story Short gift store and tour centre i…
POLICE UPDATE: Hailey Lovell, who
POLICE UPDATE: Hailey Lovell, who was earlier reported missing, has been located safe and well.
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The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old, Bermudian National, Hailey Lovell.
Carnival to offer fur-tastic time
Members of the public can play carnival-themed games and enjoy tasty treats while learning about responsible dog ownership during a fundraiser next month.
A statement said Forget Me Not Canine Centre’…
A statement said Forget Me Not Canine Centre’…
Pi Day Celebrations At CedarBridge Academy
[Written by Anya Thompson] Students and staff at CedarBridge Academy turned March 13th into a celebration of mathematics with their annual Pi Day festivities, an event that is fun and highlights the importance of numbers in everyday life. The day began with an assembly themed “Inspire,” featuring presentations and trivia questions. The S4 Calculus students …
World Behaviour Analysis Day In Bermuda
[Written by Vejay Steede] World Behaviour Analysis Day is set to become an annual celebration of the work that Educational Therapists [ET] and Educational Therapists Assistants [ETA] do in the Bermuda Public School System [BPSS]. This is the newest mandate from the Department of Education, which treated the ETs and ETAs in the system to …
Appeal: Help Locate 14-Year-Old Hailey Lovell
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Hailey Lovell. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old, Bermudian National, Hailey Lovell. “Ms. Lovell, is described as being 5’ in height, solid build, brown complexioned and has brown hair with goldish highlights. “She was last …
UK considers expanding regulatory powers to tackle energy price gouging, profiteering
“We are looking at measures to deal with profiteering … we might look at what further teeth we can give the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) to deal wi
Witness in Prince Harry media lawsuit says key statement was forged
Harry, the younger son of King Charles, and six others including singer Elton John have accused Associated Newspapers’ tabloids of being involved in widespread
Euro zone consumer confidence plunges due to Iran war
Consumer confidence fell to -16.3 this month from a revised -12.3 in February, coming well below expectations for -14.4 in a Reuters poll of economists
EU antitrust regulators to decide on UPM, Sappi paper deal by April 28
The 1.42-billion-euro ($1.65 billion) joint venture includes UPM’s communication papers unit and Sappi’s graphic paper business in Europe
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Somerset Trojans achieved a defining
Somerset Trojans achieved a defining victory on Sunday when they seized the First Division championship, with a clutch 2-0 result over Robin Hood FC at PHC Stadium.
Ferries on Pink Route suspended
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The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises that urgent repairs are required on the ferry serving the Pink Route. Ferry service is
Youth And Leaders Discuss Mental Health Plan
Young people from across Bermuda came together with senior government leaders this weekend for an open and forward-looking discussion on youth mental health, hosted at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Youth Advisory Board [YAB] – a youth-led group working to reduce stigma and improve mental health outcomes – welcomed Premier and Finance …
Man accused of serious sexual offences
A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with sexually assaulting a woman and, in doing so, using a weapon.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was also charged with unlaw…
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was also charged with unlaw…
Man charged with trio of offences
A Pembroke man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with assaulting a person with intent to rob.
Ty Lawes, 20, appeared in court today when he was also charged with participating in a fight in publi…
Ty Lawes, 20, appeared in court today when he was also charged with participating in a fight in publi…
Live Video: World Poetry Day In St. George’s
St. George’s is celebrating World Poetry Day today [Mar 23] and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Photos: World Poetry Day In St. George’s Students To Perform At World Poetry Day CSG To Host UNESCO World Poetry Day World Poetry Day An ‘Incredible Event’ St. George’s To Host UNESCO World Poetry …
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle
“A 73-year-old male was found lying on the pedestrian cross walk suffering from multiple injuries to the body,” the police said, adding that “the victim told the officers he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, police were dispatched to a serious …
Column: Robinson On Tourism, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] When the Progressive Labour party suffers a defeat or set back, its parliamentarians tend to take a swing at the Opposition. I understand they are reeling from the defeat of their Municipality legislation in the Senate, and it seems the Junior Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport seeks …
Column: Michael Scott On CARICOM & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Scott] Alignment by Bermuda, our peoples, and our mixed economy of tourism and international finance, along with the independent nations of the Caribbean is strategic, native, natural and blood-lined. Better-ism” in 21st Century Bermuda is not only an outdated, historic relic that is no longer helpful; it is also unkind. …
K Margaret Carter Centre to operate from Prospect Primary
A former primary school will serve as a temporary venue for a facility that supports Bermudians with disabilities.
A government spokeswoman confirmed that the K Margaret Carter Centre will operate out…
A government spokeswoman confirmed that the K Margaret Carter Centre will operate out…
Students get hands-on budgeting experience
More than 200 secondary school students last week took part in a programme aimed at bolstering their fiscal knowledge.
The Ministry of Home Affairs hosted the Dollars and Sense Teen Financial Literacy…
The Ministry of Home Affairs hosted the Dollars and Sense Teen Financial Literacy…
Government ramps up road repairs after rains
Heavy rains have sparked the return of potholes across the island, but the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said it has picked up repair efforts in response.
A government spokeswoman reported …
A government spokeswoman reported …
Greece opens trial for 2023 train crash that killed 57
A passenger train carrying students from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki collided with a freight train at Tempi in central Greece on February 28, 20
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs, KCNA says
The meeting in Pyongyang will discuss amendments and supplements to the socialist constitution, as well as the election of the chairman of the State Affairs Com
In an inspiring return to
In an inspiring return to his musical roots, gospel producer and writer Mr. Ronald Virgil is set to host a powerful night of praise, purpose, and performance with his upcoming He’s the King album release concert.
Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister defeated by the far right, dies at 88
The cause was not immediately known
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At 8 p.m. on April 21, 2002, voters learned the shock first-round results of Fra
London Jewish community ambulances set ablaze in antisemitic attack, PM says
The London Fire Brigade, which sent six fire engines and 40 firefighters to the scene, said multiple cylinders on the vehicles exploded, causing windows to shat
Passenger jet collides with fire truck in New York’s LaGuardia, killing both pilots
The Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane, operated by its regional partner Jazz Aviation, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members from Montreal, Canada
73-year-old man seriously injured in hit-and-run
Victim struck at Reid Street and Parliament Street; 49-year-old arrested, police seek witnesses
Around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, police
Sterling drops along with bonds as Iran war shakes UK markets
British 10-year Gilt yields rose to 5.079%, their highest level since 2008, as markets braced for a response to a potential inflationary shock from the Iran war
Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81
Media reports did not mention a cause of death for Mueller, a decorated Vietnam War veteran who led the FBI in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks o
Oil up 1% as Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants over Trump warning
Brent crude futures were up $1.15, or 1%, at $113.34 a barrel by 0957 GMT. U.S.
FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from
Ministry pilots immersive financial literacy experience
Dollars & Sense gives teens practical insight into cost-of-living choices
Last week (March 19 – 20), the Ministry of Home Affairs hosted the i
Pedestrian, 73, seriously injured in Hamilton crash
A man has been arrested after a senior was struck by a car in Hamilton, sustaining serious injuries.
A police spokesman said that at about 6.30pm yesterday, officers were dispatched to a serious road …
A police spokesman said that at about 6.30pm yesterday, officers were dispatched to a serious road …
Eight new species of fungi come to light in Bermuda
Eight new species of fungi have been discovered, carrying the island’s documented list of the organisms to 185.
The discovery came during a January visit by Lawrence Millman, a renowned researcher an…
The discovery came during a January visit by Lawrence Millman, a renowned researcher an…
New application made to change use of Bermudiana Beach
A new application to re-categorise the Bermudiana Beach property for residential use has been submitted to planning officials.
The Bermuda Housing Corporation had previously submitted a change of use …
The Bermuda Housing Corporation had previously submitted a change of use …