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Possible Rattlesnake Sighting Investigated

June 26, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is investigating a “credible report of a possible rattlesnake sighting” in Southampton. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that it has received a credible report of a possible rattlesnake sighting in the area of Gibbs Hill Road, Southampton, on 26 June 2026. …

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Rattlesnake sighting reported in Southampton

June 26, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that it has received a credible report of a possible rattlesnake sighting in the area of Gibbs Hill Road, S

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DENR, BAMZ investigate potential rattlesnake sighting

June 26, 2026

Environmental officials are investigating a credible report about a possible rattlesnake sighting, The Royal Gazette can confirm.
A government spokesman said the potential sighting made today was unde…

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World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets

June 26, 2026

On Wall Street, all three indexes were trading lower in choppy trading as losses in industrials, technology and energy offset gains in healthcare and real estat

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Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

June 26, 2026

Brent crude futures settled at $71.99 a barrel, down $3.27, or 4.34%

International News via Reuters:

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on

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Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks

June 26, 2026

Lebanese Ambassador Nada Moawad and her Israeli counterpart Yechiel Leiter signed the trilateral document with the U.S. at the State Department in Washington, p

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Venezuelans race to find survivors, foreign rescuers join search as frustration mounts

June 26, 2026

Foreign rescue teams and aid began arriving nearly two days after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas

Internat

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Scooter Mart Motor Fest VIII is set to take over Front Street this Sunday.

June 26, 2026

The 8th annual event brings together Bermuda’s motoring community to showcase custom builds, classic vehicles, and highlight motorcycle culture.

This year’s

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UN rights chief calls for investigations into US deaths in immigration custody

June 26, 2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general is examining deaths of people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from October 2021

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EU defends digital tax approach, says ready to act if Trump takes measures

June 26, 2026

The European Commission said on Friday the EU and its member states have the sovereign right to regulate economic activity, responding to U.S. President Donald

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ICC prosecutor Khan says his suspension violated procedures

June 26, 2026

Documents seen by Reuters showed that the decision by the executive bureau of the oversight body found that the prosecutor had an inappropriate sexual relati

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Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

June 26, 2026

Trump said the new tariff would supersede any trade deals with the United States, “whether implemented, signed or not.”

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Loan secured to build affordable homes in Sandys, St. David’s

June 26, 2026

More than half of the funding for Government’s Affordable Housing Programme has been finalised through the Bermuda Commercial Bank.Zane De Silva, Minister of Ho

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Berkeley’s Class of 2026 told to go forward as ‘lifelong learners’

June 26, 2026

Graduates of The Berkeley Institute were urged by a former finance minister to “dream boldly” as they embark on future career paths.
Curtis Dickinson, a government MP and alumnus, also told students a…

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An urge to help those in need

June 26, 2026

With two powerful earthquakes within 48 hours of each other

The Bermuda Red Cross is urging Bermudians to donate to support the people of Venezuela after

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TOYA gears up for autism-friendly summer programme

June 26, 2026

There are currently 12 confirmed registrations for the August session, with room for more

The Office of Youth Affairs (TOYA) is working to strengthen sup

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Berkeley Institute Graduation

June 26, 2026

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Newport to Bermuda

June 26, 2026

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Investigation into taxi passenger’s treatment by driver

June 26, 2026

Transport officials are looking into a sharply worded encounter between a taxi operator and his female passenger that was caught on camera in a two-minute clip that was circulated widely on social med…

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Missing man found safe and well after three days

June 26, 2026

A man who was reported missing this week has been found safe and well, police confirmed today.
Appeals were made to help trace Eugene Gibbons, 45, after he was last seen at about 4.20pm on June 23 nea…

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A special visual tribute to Sir John Swan

June 26, 2026

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Prospect Gibbons Signs for Saint Mary’s Huskies

June 26, 2026

Highly rated Bermudian youth international Isai Gibbons has officially taken the next step in his career by signing for Canadian university side Saint Mary’s Hu

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Bermuda Red Cross in international appeal for Venezuela

June 26, 2026

A disaster cash appeal has been launched by the Bermuda Red Cross for people affected by back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela.
The charity’s call is part of a wider effort by the International Federa…

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Double Heartbreak for Bermuda’s Archers in Pan Am Qualifiers

June 26, 2026

Bermuda’s archers suffered the ultimate sporting agony at the Pan American Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, missing out on qualification for the Lima 2027 P

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McBain Leads Bermudian Charge at Optimist World Championship

June 26, 2026

Thomas McBain mounted a gritty performance to spearhead the local contingent as individual racing roared back to life at the 2026 IODA Optimist World Championsh

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Blistering Rawlins Fifty Seals Brutal Bermuda Blowout

June 26, 2026

Bermuda made it two wins from two in spectacular fashion at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers, demolishing Panama by ten wickets at t

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Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

June 26, 2026

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swis

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Two brothers appeared in Magistrates’

June 26, 2026

Two brothers appeared in Magistrates’ Court charged in connection with an alleged violent incident involving their father.

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At one of Bermuda’s most

June 26, 2026

At one of Bermuda’s most iconic landmarks, the historic Somerset Bridge—the world’s smallest operational drawbridge—love was the main attraction on Thursday morning as Charles Harvey surprised his wife, Beverly, with a heartfelt breakfast to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary.

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Thousands of cruise ship visitors

June 26, 2026

Thousands of cruise ship visitors poured onto Bermuda’s shores Thursday as the island welcomed the official first day of summer, with world-renowned Horseshoe Bay Beach buzzing with activity and optimism for the months ahead.

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EU Commission opens antitrust probe into Sanofi’s flu vaccine campaign

June 26, 2026

The Commission said it was concerned that Sanofi had carried out a misleading campaign to sell its “Efluelda” flu vaccine while disparaging a rival one called “

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Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests

June 26, 2026

Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as a deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave

International News via Reuters:

Thousands of Malawian mi

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EU’s von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week

June 26, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Armenia next week, said the EU on Friday, in a move aimed at highlighting Brussels’ support for Ar

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Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

June 26, 2026

From Britain and France to Germany, Italy, Austria and Serbia, Europe sizzled under a record-breaking ball of heat rolling across the region

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Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes

June 26, 2026

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday evening, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, th

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Stocks slip as Apple price hikes fan tech jitters, oil slides

June 26, 2026

European stocks were down 0.8%, while Wall Street futures pointed to falls of 0.5% to 1.1%

International News via Reuters:

Global stocks slipped on

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Sterling set for best week against euro since mid-May, ignores politics for now

June 26, 2026

Sterling rose around 0.2% to $1.3219 as the dollar edged down against all major currencies after a strong performance this week

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Scientists press need for marine protections

June 26, 2026

The scientists and technical experts behind Bermuda’s proposed Marine Spatial Plan have urged action to prevent the need for greater restrictions in the future.
A statement signed by 21 scientific fig…

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‘Inappropriate’ taxi driver admits he could have handled passenger exchange better

June 26, 2026

A “viral video” of a late-night dispute between a male taxi driver and an alarmed female passenger highlights bad behaviour that unfairly tarnishes the industry, one operator has claimed.
The exchange…

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Fairmont guest workers top 450, some lodged at Warwick Camp

June 26, 2026

Guest workers from the multimillion-dollar Fairmont Southampton redevelopment project have been living at the Royal Bermuda Regiment headquarters.
There were 60 beds in use there by the workers from M…

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A significant milestone in Bermuda’s

June 26, 2026

A significant milestone in Bermuda’s efforts to reduce recidivism and support successful rehabilitation was marked today with the official opening of Astor House on Union Street.

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Govt Expands Feral Chicken Control Efforts

June 25, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has “expanded its efforts to reduce Bermuda’s growing feral chicken population by providing training to farmers, equipping them with the skills and resources to manage chickens affecting agricultural land safely and humanely.” A Government spokesperson said, “The training sessions, held last week, provided practical guidance on approved management …

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Photos & Video: Astor House Facility Opens

June 25, 2026

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert, along with representatives from the charity Home and various other stakeholders, held a press conference today [June 25] to officially open the Astor House transitional living facility. “Astor House is not simply a residence, but a practical expression of what partnership can achieve when Government and …

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OBA Leader On CARICOM Membership & More

June 25, 2026

“If the Government truly believes most Bermudians want full membership of CARICOM then let’s allow Bermudians to decide,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, in the House of Assembly, The Premier confirmed the Government has not received independent legal advice nor held discussions with the US Government regarding the potential impact that …

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According to a reliable source

June 25, 2026

According to a reliable source who works within the ferry service, the department has sold one of its older fast ferries, the JL Cecil, and plans to sell a second vessel, the War Baby Fox.

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Police confirm body found floating off Pompano Beach

June 25, 2026

Police confirm body found off Pompano Beach

A man has died after being found in the waters off Pompano Beach in Southampton.

The Royal Gazette report

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Parliament: Order Of Business For June 26th

June 25, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 26] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2025, Bermuda Affordable Housing First Phase Update, Strengthening the Enforcement Powers of Bermuda’s Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal, Journey of Autism Spectrum Disorder Out of School Programmes, Summer …

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Body discovered in waters off Southampton

June 25, 2026

A man was pronounced dead this afternoon after his body was found in the ocean at the West End.
Police said officers and others responded just before 3.15pm to a report of “an unresponsive male found …

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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say

June 25, 2026

Officials at the same time disclosed the king paid £12.9 million ($17.04 million) in tax in 2024/25 — the first time the figure has been made public — plac

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Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says

June 25, 2026

The paper, to be presented to top central bankers at the European Central Bank’s Sintra conference next week, found that complexity in financial rules can pla