Rider suffers head injuries in Pembroke collision
The Bermuda Police Service said the motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with ‘serious head injuries’ early Saturday morning
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‘Nonprofits deliver essential services every day’
The Bermuda Foundation, which granted almost $400k to the community in 20204/25, stresses the importance of third sector giving
The Bermuda Foundation g
The ‘rapidly intensifying peril’ of wildfires a new summit topic
Risk summit to underscore Bermuda’s key role in covering catastrophic events
The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) today announced two feature
Science Week will focus on climate change
Students are being encouraged to take part in a week of hands-on science at Bermuda College, offering practical learning, real-world challenges, and a clearer v
Ground to be broken for new farmers’ warehouse
Funding in the latest Budget will go towards breaking ground for a new Agriculture Services Centre, the Minister of Public Works and Environment confirmed.
Jaché Adams said yesterday the $2.5 million …
Jaché Adams said yesterday the $2.5 million …
Rider injured in Pembroke crash
A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following a single vehicle crash in Pembroke this morning, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service reported that shortly before…
The Bermuda Police Service reported that shortly before…
Shortly before 1:15 a.m. on
Shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2025, police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, near the junction of North Shore Road and West Park Lane, Pembroke.
Women’s panel discusses the many meanings of giving back
An all-women panel discussed the importance of building and supporting a strong network in recognition of International Women’s Day.
The four-person panel, led by author and researcher Christie Hunter…
The four-person panel, led by author and researcher Christie Hunter…
Photos & Video: Womens Day Wellness Walk
The Government marked International Women’s Day with wellness events for the Public Service on March 4 and 6 under the theme #GiveToGain, including the annual Public Service Wellness Walk encouraging women in the Service—and women across Bermuda—to come together to move, connect, and celebrate the power of women uplifting women. A Government spokesperson previously said, …
Smith: minister must admit public education is failing
The Minister of Education should come clean and admit that public education is “underperforming terribly”, the shadow minister has said.
Ben Smith was speaking after it was revealed that in almost al…
Ben Smith was speaking after it was revealed that in almost al…
Woman of the Year tells women to be each other’s ‘scaffolding’
A therapist announced as Woman of the Year told of taking her passion for helping others from the support she got during her own mental health struggles.
Latisha Lister-Burgess, who appeared this morn…
Latisha Lister-Burgess, who appeared this morn…
Michael Frith Inducted Into Emmy Golden Circle
Bermudian Michael K. Frith was inducted into the Golden Circle Honour Society at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. A BNG spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 1, Bermudian Michael K. Frith was inducted into the Golden Circle Honour Society at the Children and Family Emmy Awards in recognition of 50 years of “outstanding contribution” to …
OBA Leader Marks International Women’s Day
Opposition Leader Ben Smith is encouraging everyone to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme #GiveToGain. Mr. Smith said, “Bermuda will join the global community in observing International Women’s Day 2026. I encourage everyone across the Island to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary women in our community who continue to shape, strengthen, and uplift …
BMA Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Give To Gain,” highlighting women’s leadership and ongoing commitment to professional development and community support. A spokesperson said, “The women of the Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] today proudly join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day [IWD] under the …
Pentagon taps former DOGE official to lead its AI efforts
In a social media post, the Pentagon said Gavin Kliger’s new role “places him at the center of the Department’s most ambitious AI efforts,”
Internatio
Part Of Cedar Avenue Closed For Paving Works
The City of Hamilton advised that “Cedar Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from the junction with Dundonald Street South to Victoria Street beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, for approximately one week to facilitate road resurfacing works.” A spokesperson said, “Cedar Avenue has been prioritised as part of the City’s …
Safe-haven franc rises as Iran war drags on; dollar dips after US payrolls drop
The dollar fell 0.4% against the Swiss franc to 0.7778, while the euro slid 0.5% to 0.9018 franc
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Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say
The head of Hezbollah’s media office, Youssef al-Zein, told Reuters that Hezbollah would not comment on its military operations, though he said the group had de
Roadworks will close part of Cedar Avenue
A heads-up for motorists – part of Cedar Avenue will close on Monday, while road re-surfacing takes place.The section between Dundonald Street South and Victori
US issues warning over Iran-aligned militias in Iraq amid efforts to help stranded citizens
The Trump administration has faced criticism over its planning and initial assistance to U.S. citizens trying to leave the region since U.S.-Israeli strikes beg
Streamlining of financial services moves a step closer
Government tables fintech strategy
Further incorporating technology into finance is a goal of Government for the next two years, and includes the develo
Special awards to mark International Women’s Day
The Women’s Resource Centre marked International Women’s Day with a celebration honouring women of all ages and their contributions to the
Gina Spence: ‘No one should walk the journey of grief alone’
A crowd of people came together to remember those who have lost loved ones on Bermuda’s roads as part of the second annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day.
Gina Spence, the founder of the Gina Spence Pro…
Gina Spence, the founder of the Gina Spence Pro…
Car licences fees to get extra cut
A fee break for drivers has been tabled in the House of Assembly in the Motor Car (Licence Fees Reduction) Amendment Bill 2026.
It will cut the cost of licensing by 10 per cent, on top of a 10 per cen…
It will cut the cost of licensing by 10 per cent, on top of a 10 per cen…
More than 200 gather to honour road victims
Grief and Loss Awareness Day event supports grieving families
The island came together today to honour those lost and the many experiences of grief, with
BMA finalises framework for digital IDs
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is in the final stages of completing a framework for the establishment of digital identity service providers for the island’s fintech industry, according to a strategy l…
2nd Annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day
2nd Annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Turkey asks Britain’s MI6 to step up protection of Syria’s Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report
It was unclear what specifically Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, or MIT, had asked of MI6, or what new role, if any, MI6 had taken up
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Germany’s Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East
Merz said Germany shared the aims of the United States and Israel to stop Tehran’s nuclear and missile programme
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks dur
Bank of England scrutinizes lenders’ ties to collapsed mortgage provider MFS, FT reports
MFS was placed into administration last week following allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement, prompting concerns over banks’ and private cre
Axel Springer buys UK’s Telegraph for $766 million, ending ownership limbo
The deal gatecrashed Daily Mail owner DMGT’s attempt to buy its broadsheet rival, which had been facing regulatory probes in Britain amid concerns about media p
Minister Updates On Swing Bridge, Paving, More
“I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with a comprehensive update on the Ministry of Public Works and Environment’s road paving programme, and to advise of a necessary adjustment to our sequencing as we advance critical infrastructure works across the island,” Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams …
OBA’s Fahy On Caricom, Letter & More
“We look forward to reviewing the Green Paper which should set out the pros and cons of CARICOM membership to Bermuda,” OBA MP Michael Fahy said. Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said, “The OBA is pleased to receive confirmation that the Government remains committed to the publication of a Green Paper given that …
Health insurance premiums increase from April 1
Health insurance premiums could go up by almost $40 a month to help cover back pay for hospital staff, MPs heard this morning.
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…
Minister: Standard Premium Rate To Increase
“I rise today to advise Honourable Members of an adjustment to the Standard Premium Rate, effective 1 April 2026, as previously outlined in the 2025 Budget Statement,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 6]. The Minister said, “The Standard Premium Rate was last increased on 1 November 2021, …
Man caught speeding twice in two days gets banned from roads
A man caught speeding the day after his previous ticket has been disqualified from riding all vehicles for six months.
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…
Bermuda Foundation Releases Annual Report
The Bermuda Foundation granted almost $400,000 in unrestricted funding to the community in its 2024/25 financial year. A spokesperson said, “These competitive grants, combined with donor-advised giving through the services of the Foundation, delivered some $6.4 million to the charitable sector over the year. “Key areas to have benefited from the Foundation’s unrestricted competitive grant …
Public service women celebrate wellness & community
As part of International Women’s Day festivities, residents are invited to join a wellness walk today starting at the Cabinet Office at noon
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30 transitional care beds to be located at MWI
Two floors at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute have been identified to be used for additional beds needed to release acute care beds at King Edward Memorial
FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weigh
The blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% by 1130 GMT, while the FTSE 250 was flat, but both the indexes were on course for their worst weekly showing since the April
Video: Minister Adams & Wilson Press Conference
Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams held a joint post-Budget press conference to provide further information on initiatives under their respective Ministries. Minister Jaché Adams Statement Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams said, “Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for being here today. “Every day in Bermuda, …
China expresses ‘grave concern’ over EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act
A ministry spokesperson said China will closely monitor the legislation process of the act and assess its impact and China and Beijing will resolutely defend Ch
Car Crashes & Overturns, Driver Injured
Police responded to an overturned vehicle on South Road in Paget early Friday morning, with the female driver transported to hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s …
Germany’s Merz faces first state election test
There will be four more state elections this year
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral test si
Iceland plans August 29 referendum on EU negotiations
Reykjavik in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations
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UK house prices rise but inflation fears cloud outlook
Halifax said house prices were 1.3% higher in the 12 months to February than a year earlier, above the 0.9% forecast in a Reuters poll of economists and up from
EU halts visa-free travel for Georgian officials
Once among the most democratic and pro-Western of the successor states to emerge from the Soviet Union, Georgia has turned increasingly authoritarian since the
Colombians to elect new Congress, chose three presidential candidates
Voters will choose from over 3,000 candidates to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, in a vote analysts predict will be divided among dozens of parties