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Soldiers who volunteered for relief work in Jamaica after devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa were praised by the Minister of National Security today.
Michael Weeks hailed the efforts of Royal…

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Burt & Smith spar over casinos, schools

March 13, 2026

Ben Smith uses his first Premier’s Questions as Opposition Leader to challenge Premier David Burt on gaming and education

Inertia on casinos and problem

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Britain’s energy price-cap forecast to rise about 11%, Cornwall Insight says

March 13, 2026

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday she would consider action to shield households from surging energy costs due to the conflict in the Mid

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Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

March 13, 2026

A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hos

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Swiss money managers expect Iran war to increase inflows from Gulf

March 13, 2026

This gained momentum after earlier attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iran in June last year, said Patrik Spiller, head of wealth management at consultancy Deloi

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‘Serious’ crash in Paget west of Trimingham Hill

March 13, 2026

A male motorcycle rider may have sustained serious chest injuries in a collision between his vehicle and a car on The Lane in Paget just after noon today.
Police said the man was attended to at the sc…

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Bermuda troops made ‘immense impact’ in Jamaica

March 13, 2026

Minister praises Royal Bermuda Regiment contingent after hurricane recovery work in St Elizabeth

A recent regimental deployment to Jamaica to provi

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Ivory Coast welcomes ‘talking drum’, first artifact sent back from France

March 13, 2026

The drum – known as “Djidji Ayokwè”, meaning Panther-Lion in the Atchan language – is more than three metres long and weighs nearly 400 kg, according to Ivory

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Crash in Paget leaves motorcyclist injured

March 13, 2026

Collision involving motorcycle and car closes roadway as emergency crews respond

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Overseas building consultant takes on paperwork backlog

March 13, 2026

A surge in building applications that has backlogged the planning department is being impartially tackled by a US-based firm able to skirt local conflicts of interest in a “short-term, targeted soluti…

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Two riders hurt in North Shore crash

March 13, 2026

Two male motorcyclists sustained non-life threatening injuries in a collision that occurred around 2:10pm Wednesday, 11th March 2026, along North Shore Road Pem

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Renewed call for witnesses after Pembroke crash

March 13, 2026

Two men suffered non-life threatening injuries in a crash in Pembroke this week, police confirmed this morning.
The collision happened at about 2.10pm on Wednesday on North Shore Road, at the junction…

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Man fined and banned for unlicensed, disqualified driving

March 13, 2026

A man was banned from the roads until November and fined more than $1,000 after being caught driving while disqualified.
Christian Matias, 26, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to driving without …

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Man admits prowling ‘spree’ and lawnmower theft

March 13, 2026

A man was sent to Drug Treatment Court after he admitted going on a month-long prowling spree.
Terry Robinson, 68, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to four counts of prowling about a dwe…

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International schools fair at BUEI this weekend

March 13, 2026

A U.K.-based education consultancy is visiting Bermuda this week to share information about international school opportunities.

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Bermuda College Inducts Honorary Fellows

March 13, 2026

Bermuda College has inducted Joan Dillas-Wright and Tammy Richardson-Augustus as Honorary Fellows in recognition of “outstanding professional achievements, national leadership, and enduring service to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The honour was conferred at a ceremony held at Coco Reef Resort, where both women were celebrated for the impact they have made in their respective fields …

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Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify

March 13, 2026

NATO air defences shot down the first Iranian ballistic missile fired at Turkey on March 4, followed by the shooting down of a second Iranian missile on March 9

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Government Supports Hospitality Jobs Fair

March 13, 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is supporting the Hospitality Industry Careers Fair on March 18, to connect Bermudians with job opportunities in tourism and hospitality. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to support the upcoming Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, …

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Parliament: Order Of Business For March 13th

March 13, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 13] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Royal Bermuda Regiment Deployment to Jamaica-Hurricane Melissa Recovery Support, the Unlocking Imports: Addressing Industry’s Call to Diversify Imports, the Updates on the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027- Strategic Priority 2: Business Attraction and …

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‘Tax Reductions Mean More Take-Home Pay’

March 13, 2026

“These payroll tax reductions mean more take-home pay for workers,” Premier David Burt said. A Government spokesperson said, “Workers across Bermuda will soon see more money in their pay as Parliament has approved legislation implementing the payroll tax reductions announced in the 2026/27 Budget. “The measures reduce payroll tax for employees while lowering employer payroll …

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Euro zone industry starts 2026 on weak note, even before energy hit

March 13, 2026

Output in the 21 nations sharing the euro currency dropped by 1.5% on the month, underperforming expectations for 0.6% growth

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ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade

March 13, 2026

Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have begun rolling out measures to counter the economic impact

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China’s BYD to launch new premium EV in Europe that can charge in minutes

March 13, 2026

BYD’s Denza Z9GT model illustrates Chinese automakers’ competitive edge over legacy European manufacturers when it comes to electric car technology

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Minister Hayward defends new parental leave law

March 13, 2026

Economy and Labour Minister says amendment extending protections to adoptive parents ensures parity with biological parents

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Sports clubs invited to learn how to grow revenue

March 13, 2026

BEDC information session will highlight business planning tools and funding opportunities

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) will host a

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Space brand launches with new Front Street showroom

March 13, 2026

Former COE and Furniture Flair unveil rebrand focused on workplace and commercial interiors

COE and Furniture Flair have officially rebranded a

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UK inflation expectations were sticky even before Iran energy shock, BoE survey shows

March 13, 2026

The BoE’s quarterly inflation attitudes survey showed the median expectation for inflation in five years’ time was 3.7% in February, the same as in November

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Stocks fall as Iran war keeps oil at $100, upends rate outlook

March 13, 2026

The price of oil – which has surged 40% since the onset of the war – remained just above $100 per barrel at its highest level since mid-2022

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Arts Council announces latest grant recipients

March 13, 2026

Fourth-quarter funding to support local film, literature and arts initiatives

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Murder convict challenges DPP over Trinity DNA review

March 13, 2026

A man convicted of murder is seeking to sue the island’s top prosecutor over her handling of a review into criminal cases involving evidence from a since-discredited DNA expert.
Jay Dill, who was jail…

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Saltus Grammar School: Frozen Jr

March 13, 2026

Saltus Grammar School: Frozen Jr (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Fuel costs unlikely to rise yet despite oil price spike

March 13, 2026

Oil costs rose to about $100 a barrel this week as the war in the Middle East continued with Iran pledging to block ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel in the region,…

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Knife confrontation at Warwick service station investigated

March 13, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service has launched an investigation into an incident at Esso Warwick involving three males, two of whom had knives.
Police have expressed concern that the incident was not report…

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Bygone Bermuda in trove of images presented to Archives

March 13, 2026

A rare photograph capturing the ribbon-cutting ceremony in 1903 for the commissioning of Watford Bridge, linking Somerset Island to Watford Island, was among dozens of images donated this week to the …

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A 21-year-old St. Georges Man

March 13, 2026

A 21-year-old St. Georges Man continues to receive treatment at hospital for head injuries sustained after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a wall on Mullet Bay Road in St. Georges.

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A teacher associated with a

March 13, 2026

A teacher associated with a specialized private school in the City of Hamilton appeared in Magistrates Court this week in connection with an allegation involving a student.

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‘Deals that impact healthcare should face scrutiny’

March 12, 2026

The public should not be blindsided by healthcare industry deals that could affect them, says Health Council CEO Ricky Brathwaite

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Nominations open for National Trust Awards

March 12, 2026

Members of the public can nominate individuals, organisations or schools for the Bermuda National Trust’s annual awards.
Karen Border, BNT executive director, said the awards recognise those who work…

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Endeavour staff trained in social-emotional learning

March 12, 2026

Staff of Endeavour took part in a professional development session focused on strengthening how they connect with young people on land and at sea.
The training last month was led by Lindsey Sirju, the…

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Bermuda College recognises two new fellows

March 12, 2026

The President of the Senate and an exceptional legal luminary were welcomed as the three new fellows of the Bermuda College in a ceremony over the weekend.
Joan Dillas-Wright and Tammy Richardson-Augu…

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European rights body says abortion refusal complaints in Poland have ceased

March 12, 2026

Poland, a predominantly Catholic country, introduced a near-total abortion ban in 2021 under the previous nationalist government after pregnancy termination due

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Suspect shot dead after crashing truck into Detroit-area synagogue

March 12, 2026

Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at about 12:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT) at Temple Israel Synagogue in the Detroit suburb of West Bl

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Germany and five other biggest EU economies back centralised market supervision

March 12, 2026

Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday that they backed the idea of centralised supervision to p

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Non-Profit Alliance hosts global review team

March 12, 2026

Local Bermudian reviewers were last week paired with their international counterparts to assess whether non-profits on the island meet criteria outlined in the Council on Accreditation standards.
Six …

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Man remains in hospital after East End bike crash

March 12, 2026

A man continues to be treated at the hospital for head injuries after a crash in St George’s on Wednesday night, police said.
A spokesman said the man, 21, reportedly lost control of his cycle and cra…

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BBC Radio News: Thursday Evening

March 12, 2026

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UK equities drop as oil surge intensifies inflation concerns

March 12, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.4%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.9%

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Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash on Mullet Bay Road

March 12, 2026

Police appeal for witnesses after 21-year-old St. George’s man suffers head injuries in late-night collision with wall near Wellington Slip Road.

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Public and private roads set for improvements

March 12, 2026

Public and private roads are set to see improvements as a result of Budget commitments outlined in Parliament yesterday.
The major capital road repaving project was allocated $5 million for 2026-27, t…

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Arts council grants celebrate creators of ‘Bermudian stories’

March 12, 2026

A group of artists has been announced as beneficiaries of the latest round of grants from the Bermuda Arts Council.
The council said the four reflect “a diverse range of disciplines and stages of crea…