Capsule homes plan draws protest
Residents push back on proposed emergency housing site
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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
Trump’s upbeat talk towards Iran in three Wednesday social media posts marks a dramatic, 24-hour turn in tone
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Airline and travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), warned it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if Iran re
Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
On Tuesday, investors sold a combined 8,600 lots of Brent and U.S. crude futures at 1945 GMT, according to LSEG data
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Bardgett and Bees crowned national champions
Bermuda’s Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) teammates have reached the pinnacle of collegiate equestrianism, officially being n
Global energy stocks plunge as US-Iran ceasefire hits oil
Oil fell below $100 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday agreed to a two-week suspension of strikes on Iran, subject to the immediate an
A 30-year-old visitor to Bermuda
A 30-year-old visitor to Bermuda has been formally charged with two counts of passing counterfeit currency, according to proceedings in Magistrates’ Court today.
A 20-year-old man appeared in
A 20-year-old man appeared in Magistrate’s Court facing multiple serious charges in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred earlier this year in Southampton.
Second defendant charged with murder
20-year-old Parris Mitchell Robinson of Pembroke parish was charged with two offenses in connection to the death of Kawaje Raynor
A second man has been
Premier Burt Speaks At Sandys Rotary On Budget
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt spoke with members of the Sandys Rotary Club on 1 April, where he provided an overview of the 2026/27 Budget and discussed Bermuda’s economic and fiscal direction. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier highlighted that the 1st of April marked the beginning of the new financial year and …
Second man charged over Southampton death
A second man has been accused of killing a father of two and a pet last month.
Parris-Mitchell Robinson, 20, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he was charged with unlawfully killing 26-year-o…
Parris-Mitchell Robinson, 20, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he was charged with unlawfully killing 26-year-o…
Town Hall Held On Potential CARICOM Membership
Minister Alexa Lightbourne led a public town hall at St. Paul’s Centennial Church Hall as part of Bermuda’s ongoing consultation on a Green Paper exploring the island’s potential full membership in CARICOM. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, hosted a public town hall last …
Photos: Somersfield Host Visual Arts Exhibition
Somersfield Academy held its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café, showcasing the final works of Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently hosted its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café on Thursday, March 12, marking the culmination of two years of creative exploration, experimentation, …
Health Department On Kitchen Video/Conditions
The Department of Health has responded to videos circulating on social media showing conditions inside a kitchen and said “environmental Health Officers immediately investigated, conducted a full inspection last night, and found no evidence of current rodent or cockroach activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday evening, the Department of Health became aware of videos circulating …
Stocks surge, oil dives below $100 as Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally
Trump announced the ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the strait or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure
Turkey’s Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
He said he hoped the ceasefire would hold and that the region could return to peace after suffering from conflict and instability since late February
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Opinion: The Friends of St Peter’s Church – Conserving a Cultural Icon
Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: The Friends of St Peter’s Church By Alison Outerbridge, Manager, The Friends of St Peter’s Church At the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Town of St George stands a building that quietly tells the story of Bermuda itself. St Peter’s Church, Their Majesties Chappell, […]
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
In a video message addressed to young people, Mitsotakis said children spending long hours in front of screens do not allow their minds to rest
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Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
The Republican president has threatened to withdraw from the 32-member transatlantic alliance and denounced Washington’s European allies in recent weeks
France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
The increase reflects mounting security pressures from wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and growing uncertainty over U.S. commitments to NATO under President
Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
One attacker was killed and two others were wounded in the extended gun battle with police outside the tower building in Istanbul’s main financial district that
Pound heads for biggest gain in three weeks after US/Iran ceasefire
Sterling is just 0.4% below where it was prior to the start of the conflict in late February and was last up 1% on the day at $1.342, the highest since March 23
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan
Trump announced the agreement late on Tuesday, just two hours before a deadline he had set for Iran to open the blockaded Strait of Hormuz or face the destructi
Caricom membership ‘would deepen cultural ties’
Bermuda can grow with other Caribbean countries if it becomes a full member of the Caribbean Community, a town hall was told last night.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Home Affairs Minister, told the public …
Alexa Lightbourne, the Home Affairs Minister, told the public …
The Department of Workforce Development
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today launched Bermuda Job Connect, the Government of Bermuda’s new online platform designed to better connect job seekers and employers.
Somerset Primary is progressing toward
Somerset Primary is progressing toward international recognition by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission (FIDE EDU), marking a significant milestone in the school’s efforts to use chess as a tool to support student learning, well-being, and character development.
Divine hits top-ten target in Donington test
Bermuda’s Aeziah Divine has signaled his intent for the 2026 R&G Moto4 British Cup season, delivering a breakout performance during the official two-day t
Yesterday evening, the Department of
Yesterday evening, the Department of Health became aware of videos circulating on social media that appeared to show conditions inside the kitchen of a food establishment in Bermuda. As a precautionary measure, an Environmental Health Officer visited the establishment at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Jones Jr. wins Premier Division title & Golden Boot
The Dandy Town Hornets have officially been crowned the Bermuda Premier Division champions after a relentless campaign saw them fend off a spirited challenge fr
China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution presented by Bahrain, with two against – China and Russia – and two abstentions
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Pakistan seeks two-week extension to Trump’s deadline on Iran
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is positively reviewing Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire
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Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
A key risk is that consumers and businesses, who experienced runaway prices only four years ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, may quickly adjust their
Shepherd claims silver as Carifta swimming continues
Bermuda’s swimmers continued their XXXIX Carifta Aquatics campaign to a resilient close in Martinique, with Rory Shepherd securing his second podium finish of
Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
The Iran war has forced the shutdown of at least 12 million barrels per day – about 12% of world supply – from the Middle East due to Iran’s effective closure o
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Casting underway for Romeo & Juliet
The Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company is casting for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, offering opp
Outerbridge denied historic double in photo finish
Bermuda’s sprinting sensation Miles Outerbridge fell agonizingly short of a historic sprint double on the final evening of the 53rd Carifta Games, as the curt
Settlement reached in 2024 drowning case
A legal dispute between the family of a visitor who drowned at Horseshoe Bay two years ago and Norwegian Cruise Lines has been settled for an undisclosed sum outside of court.
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Pennsylvania resident Hy…
City employees earn International Leadership qualification
City of Hamilton employees have been formally recognised after completing an internationally accredited leadership qualification
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Health department called on to inspect Smith’s food outlet
Health department officials have been asked by the operators of a popular dining service to carry out an inspection after concerns were raised about hygiene and food safety at its Flatts premises.
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Council launched to champion Sargasso Sea protections
An ocean conservation advisory body has been launched marking a new chapter in a campaign to secure lasting protections for the Sargasso Sea surrounding Bermuda.
The Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory …
The Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory …
Charity prepares youth for future maritime careers
Endeavour’s latest Maritime Career Springboard Programme equipped nine Bermudians aged 16 and older with hands-on experience, skills development and industry
The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held
The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held in Grenada from 4–6 April, highlighted Bermuda’s strong representation across track and field. Competing against the Caribbean’s best, Bermuda’s athletes have delivered a series of impressive performances. Whilst the Track and Field events took place, the CARIFTA Swimming Championships were also being held in Martinique from 2-9 April.
French train collides with truck carrying military pontoon, train driver killed
Sixteen people were injured and two of them were in critical condition
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A French high-speed train collided with a tru
BUEI to screen award-winning horror film
An award-winning horror film will be shown at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Friday.
Sinners will be screened in the Tradewinds Auditorium from 6pm.
Written and directed by Ryan …
UK stocks fall in broad-based declines as Trump’s Iran deadline looms
Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening,
Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled
Organiser Festival Republic said his permission to enter and perform in Britain had been withdrawn on Tuesday and the three-day event had been cancelled and ref
Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis
“This energy crisis calls for all hands on deck & international cooperation,” Birol said on social media platform X, stressing the need for the three instit
BELCO reminds Paget customers of planned outage
The utility says the primary purpose of the supply interruption is to replace a faulty switch
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Compa
Springboard to work at sea celebrates latest graduates
The Endeavour sailing programme for maritime training and job skills has partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education.
The charity’s Springboard Programme of…
The charity’s Springboard Programme of…
Ministers pledge to help with neurodiversity inclusion
An autism education group encouraged the public to reflect on how to best support neurodivergence in Bermuda.
Bermuda Autism Support and Education recognised April as World Autism Awareness and Accept…
Bermuda Autism Support and Education recognised April as World Autism Awareness and Accept…