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
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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
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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,
Francis Patton School celebrates 75th anniversary
Francis Patton School is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration, marking decades of excellence in education, community impact, and generational lega
Pink Route ferry service on hold, again
Urgent repairs required on the Pink Route ferry mean that its service is suspended until further notice, the Government advised yesterday.
Marine and Ports Services apologised for the interruption.
Th…
Marine and Ports Services apologised for the interruption.
Th…
US unpredictability impacts our interests, France army chief says
Trump has also lambasted his allies for being unwilling to actively join operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
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A 21-year-old man from Pembroke
A 21-year-old man from Pembroke appeared yesterday in Magistrates’ Court before Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson in connection with a series of serious offenses stemming from a public altercation.
UK businesses show growth and inflation hit from Iran war
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index is the first major survey to show the impact on British businesses from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran which is expe
UK watchdog fines Bank of London and parent $2.7 million
The Prudential Regulation Authority fined the bank for “misleading the PRA over their capital positions, failing to act with integrity, failing to be open and c
German president calls Iran war a disastrous mistake, in rare rebuke of Trump
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose largely ceremonial role allows him to speak more freely than politicians, took a far more critical line than Chancellor Friedrich
FTSE 100 declines as Iran war confusion dents risk appetite
The blue‑chip FTSE 100, which had traded higher earlier in the session, was down 0.1% at a three‑month low, as of 1039 GMT
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UK retail sales tumble in March by most since 2020, CBI says
The Confederation of British Industry’s said its monthly gauge of retailers’ annual change in sales volumes sank to -52 in March from an already weak -43 in Feb
Euro zone economy close to stalling as war takes its toll
With oil prices up by two-thirds since the start of the year and shipping held up in a key transport corridor, euro zone inflation is already rising and economi
Trump wants a deal with Iran but success of talks unlikely, Israeli officials say
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that they viewed it is unlikely that Iran would agree to U.S. demands in any new round of negotiations
Police learn to speak up before colleagues hit crisis point
Hundreds of police officers and staff became further equipped and empowered to speak up about poor conduct thanks to training designed to enhance workplace culture.
Ranks from constable to superintend…
Ranks from constable to superintend…
OBA: underfunding means ICO is ‘dying by a thousand cuts’
The “vitally important” Information Commissioner’s Office is “dying by a thousand cuts” owing to inadequate funding from the Government, the Opposition has alleged.
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minis…
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minis…
Burt travels to Luxembourg for high-level talks
The trip is aimed at deepening cooperation on financial services and international regulation
The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David
75th anniversary honours school legacy
Events include alumni social, tea, fun day and gala
Francis Patton School is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration, marking decades
Dominant Bermuda crowned Caribbean Pickleball Champion 2026
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Team Bermuda has done it again!
Defending their Caribbean Pickleball Championship title, this
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 …