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Plans to use small-scale solar panels at public housing sites have been unveiled by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Alexa Lightbourne told the House of Assembly on Monday that the renewable housing init…

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The Minister of Economy and

March 18, 2026

The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, underscored the need for a modern, responsive labour movement as he addressed the Bermuda Public Service Union’s (BPSU) 9th Triennial Delegates Conference held on March 11.

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Police encouraged by response to murder witness appeal

March 18, 2026

Several lines of inquiry are being followed as part of the investigation into the island’s latest gun murder thanks to information from the public, the Bermuda Police Service said last night.
A BPS sp…

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Police plea over videos featuring minors

March 18, 2026

Residents were asked by the Bermuda Police Service not to share two unrelated videos of minors which have been circulating on social media.
The police called on residents to delete the content instead…

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EU’s von der Leyen to visit Australia for likely trade deal conclusion

March 18, 2026

Both sides have signalled progress after previous talks between Australia and the EU collapsed in 2023, mainly over the size of meat import quotas into the European Union International News via Reuters: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Australia to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese next week, when the two sides are […]

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Raleigh Launches Brave Conversations Series

March 18, 2026

Raleigh International Bermuda is launching Brave Conversations, a new community initiative designed to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence to guide their young people through some of today’s most challenging issues. A spokesperson said, “The series will create open dialogue around topics affecting young people including substance use, mental health, peer pressure, and other …

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Premier Burt Attending DC Blockchain Summit

March 18, 2026

Premier David Burt is attending the DC Blockchain Summit which “brings together federal lawmakers, regulators, and senior industry leaders to shape the future of blockchain and digital asset regulation.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will represent Bermuda at the DC Blockchain Summit on March …

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‘Sites of Memory Bermuda’ Writing Project

March 18, 2026

A new project – Sites of Memory Bermuda [SoMB] – will focus on producing and publishing an anthology of creative writing based on historic sites of enslavement in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The lives of enslaved Bermudians, real and imagined, is to be the focus of a project to publish a creative writing anthology featuring …

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Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a ‘moral imperative’

March 18, 2026

Previous popes have called for countries to offer universal healthcare, but calling an issue a “moral imperative” is an unusually strong term for a pope to use,

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King Charles to welcome Nigerian president to UK for state visit

March 18, 2026

With trade between the two countries at a record high, Charles is expected to highlight the deep cultural and commercial links during Tinubu’s two-day visit

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Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base

March 18, 2026

Turkey, which has NATO’s second-largest army and neigbhbours Iran, said last week the alliance had deployed a Patriot system to its southeastern Malatya provinc

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Currencies tread water as a cooling oil rally calms markets

March 18, 2026

It was slightly firmer against the euro, which dipped after two sessions of gains as traders awaited the start of a two-day European Central Bank meeting

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Oil falls after Iraq resumes oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port

March 18, 2026

With no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, benchmark Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel for the past four sessions

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European shares extend gains as oil retreats; Fed decision in focus

March 18, 2026

The pan-European benchmark STOXX 600 was up 0.5% to 605.59 points by 0810 GMT

International News via Reuters:

European shares extended their rebound

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Exclusive-Meta vowed to stop illegal financial ads in Britain. It failed 1,000 times in a week

March 18, 2026

Worldwide, billions of users of Meta’s platforms have been exposed to ads for fraudulent e-commerce and investment schemes, illegal online casinos and banned me

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East End mayor asks to keep oversight of world heritage site

March 18, 2026

A feeling of disenfranchisement has been noted among East End residents, the Mayor of St George said after legislation was passed by MPs to end elections for municipalities.
Quinell Francis cited the …

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Identification process criticised in murder trial

March 18, 2026

Defence counsel took aim yesterday at the identification process used in the investigation into an attack that left a 22-year-old dead.
Detective Sergeant Seymour Foote told the jury that he oversaw a…

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Minister Hayward urges modern labour movement

March 18, 2026

Minister tells BPSU delegates to engage, empower and evolve at the triennial conference

The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward

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Premier Burt to attend DC Blockchain Summit 2026

March 18, 2026

Bermuda seeks regulatory alignment and innovation partnerships with US counterparts

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP,

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A new international study —

March 18, 2026

A new international study — believed to be the largest of its kind — examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what perimenopause symptoms people expect and what they experience.