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Sexual assault indictment against Bermuda-linked man

The former part-owner of a popular brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, who had operated the business with his now-estranged Bermudian wife, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of raping a 1…

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Daily service to London, Boston resume next month

Daily air services to both Boston and London are set to resume next month as some airlines begin to return to their summer schedules.
According to the April flight schedule, published by Skyport, Brit…

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The Premier, the Hon. David

The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, has extended congratulations to the clergy and delegates gathered for the 140th Session of the Bermuda Annual Conference of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Tourism Sector Welcomes Transport Enhancements

“We support efforts that enhance overall transportation availability for residents, businesses and visitors alike, whilst maintaining the important role that taxis play within Bermuda’s transportation network,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Bermuda Hotel Association, Skyport and Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority, Bermuda Hotel Association, Skyport and the Bermuda Chamber of …

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Bermuda looks abroad to draw up disability legislation

The Government will amend existing legislation for people with disabilities while establishing a specialised unit, ahead of creating a dedicated Act, Parliament heard this morning.
Tinée Furbert, the …

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Iran War: Gas and energy price impact?

Regulation may guard against immediate gas hikes due to the war in Iran, but BELCO says it ‘cannot fully shield customers from rising oil prices’

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Final Triple Challenge planned for this week

Participants can conquer unique obstacle courses for charity for the last time this week, with the eleventh and final Bermuda Triple Challenge set for Friday to Sunday.
The event has raised $550,000 f…

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Swiss parliament approves compensation for Crans-Montana bar fire victims

The so-called solidarity contribution had already been voted through by the upper house of parliament last week

International News via Reuters:

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Oil prices soar as Iran war continues

Bermuda shipping companies are closely monitoring the situation

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Hopes of a swift end to con

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Minister highlights progress on building Bermuda’s economy

Headway has been made cutting red tape and encouraging investment in the island under the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy, MPs heard.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that…

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Turkey says NATO defences shot down second incoming Iranian missile

The incident in southern Turkey marks the second intercepted missile from Iran in the last week

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London’s FTSE indexes fall as oil prices soar, inflation concerns mount

The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 lost 1.8%. Both indexes dropped for the third straight day

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Novo Nordisk strikes deal for Hims to sell Wegovy and Ozempic, drops lawsuit

The deal marks a turnaround from February, when Novo sued Hims over a $49 compounded alternative to its Wegovy weight-loss pill

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Green family’s $500,000 commitment to hospital

Frequent benefactors the Green family have agreed to donate $500,000 over five years to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation towards the maternity unit and special care baby unit at King Edward…

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Pigs return: 2026 Exhibition brings back the bacon

Visitors of all ages will squeal with delight next month as pigs make a hotly anticipated return to the Agricultural Exhibition.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, credited Dan…

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Government Leases Farmland To 10 Farmers

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has “awarded agricultural land leases to ten Bermudian farmers, placing more than seven acres of previously underutilised Government-owned arable land into active food production.” Brian Robinson, Kenneth ‘Neil’ Paynter Jr, Minister Jaché Adams and John D. Gibbons “The leases represent a meaningful expansion of local farming activity and …

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Police seek help to find 98-year-old missing man

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is appealing for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 98-year-old Kenneth Brangman.

Mr. Brangman is described as bro

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Researchers: CahowCam hatching imminent

Cahow researchers are glued to their screens this week as they await the hatching of the latest chick on Nonsuch Island.
JP Rouja, founder of Nonsuch Expeditions, said the egg featured on the CahowCam…

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Police: Help Locate 98-Yr-Old Kenneth Brangman

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 98-year-old Kenneth Brangman. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 98-year-old Kenneth Brangman. “Mr. Brangman is described as brown complexioned, approximately 6 feet tall, of slim build, with close cut grey and black hair. …

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House: uniformed services recruiting to fill vacancies

All of Bermuda’s uniformed services are currently understaffed, MPs were told today.
And current recruitment and training initiatives do not appear likely to completely fill the gaps, according to a…

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Tobacco Bay named among the world’s best beaches by Tripadvisor

An international travel website has named Tobacco Bay the second best beach in the Caribbean, according to visitor reviews.
The St George’s beach came second in TripAdvisor.com’s Travellers’ Choice Aw…

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Public Consultation On CARICOM Membership

“The Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a national public consultation on Bermuda’s potential advancement to Full Membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM]. A Government spokesperson said, “The consultation begins with the publication of the Green Paper titled ‘The Story of Us; Green Paper on Bermuda’s Application for Full Membership …

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Gov’t works to fill uniformed service vacancies

Michael Weeks says more than 160 posts are open, with about 100 people currently in the recruitment process

There are more than 160 vacancies across the

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Police warn residents about ‘prop’ bills in circulation

Police have urged the public to be wary about fake $100 bills in circulation that are labelled as being for use in film.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that since the end of February, the BPS…

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Have your say on CARICOM

Public feedback is encouraged on whether Bermuda should strengthen its formal ties with the Caribbean

The Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of

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Belgian synagogue damaged in blast considered antisemitic act

The explosion, which happened around 4 a.m. (0300 GMT), blew out the windows of the synagogue, as well as those of a building on the opposite side of the road,

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Madagascar’s President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet

Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina

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UK to review Axel Springer’S $767 million deal for Telegraph under media rules

The deal gatecrashed a competing offer from Daily Mail owner DMGT on Friday last week, which had already been sent for regulatory scrutiny by Nandy

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Since the end of February

Since the end of February 2026, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has received multiple reports regarding the use of counterfeit U.S. $100 bills at local businesses. One suspect has been identified and arrested, thus far.

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Pigs will return to the Ag Show

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The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is pleased to announce the 85th Bermuda Annual Agricultural Exhibition.

The annual three-

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West stage late comeback as youth shine at North Field

The National Sports Center North Field was a hive of activity as the island’s premier showcase of youth football talent took center stage. In a joint initiative

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Bermudian duo face elite test at Puerto Rico Regional Cup

Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt tested their mettle against a formidable international field as they represented the island at the 2026 World Triathlon Development

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Use of fake $100 bills leads to arrest

A closeup of the new 100 dollar bill picturing Benjamin Franklin. It’s all about the Benjamins.

Since the end of February 2026, the Bermuda Police Service (

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Consultation on Caricom Green Paper launches today

A Green Paper on Bermuda’s application for full membership of Caricom will be released today with an invitation for residents to provide feedback on its proposals.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of H…

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Michael Frith honoured at children’s Emmy awards

Michael Frith has been inducted into the Golden Circle Honour Society at the Children and Family Emmy Awards for his 50 years of “outstanding contribution” to the television industry.
Mr Frith, who w…

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Inside Sports Lindos to Lindos 10K

This week on Inside Sports, Nick & Butch covers various sports events and initiatives in Bermuda. Starting with the Lindos to Lindos event supporting diabet

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Premier Burt Attends NearCon Tech Conference

Premier David Burt attended the NearCon in San Francisco, where he discussed Bermuda’s approach to digital finance, artificial intelligence regulation, and new technology partnerships aimed at improving government services. A Government spokesperson said, “During a recent visit to San Francisco, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended NearCon, a global technology conference hosted …

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Parents back ‘smartphone free childhood’ pledge

More than 200 families commit to delaying smartphones until age 14 and social media until 16

Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda issued the following media

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Nvidia-backed Nscale valued at $14.6 billion in fresh funding round

The Series C funding round was led by Norway’s Aker and 8090 Industries, and included Nvidia, Citadel, Dell, Jane Street, among others, the firm said in a stat

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Minister Lightbourne Joins US Virtual Trade Event

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently participated in the US Department of Commerce and US Department of Agriculture Virtual Trade Event: Market Opportunities for US Companies, convened in partnership with the US Consulate General Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The engagement traces directly to Bermuda’s Cost of Living Summit, where US Consul General Antoinette …

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Indonesia searches for missing after landfill collapse kills four

The collapse took place at the Bantargebang landfill on Sunday, located in the region of Bekasi on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta, said Desiana Kartika Ba

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Local filmmaker debuts new humpback whale documentary

Andrew Stevenson’s latest film combines years of whale research with a personal story told through the eyes of his daughters

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Tobacco Bay named #2 beach in Caribbean ranking

TripAdvisor users place the St. George’s beach among the region’s best, drawing praise from the Corporation for its high standard of hospitality

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Guinea dissolves 40 political parties, opposition leader cries foul

President Mamady Doumbouya, a former special forces commander, seized power in 2021 and won a seven-year term as president in December in a result contested by

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Despite not kicking a ball

Despite not kicking a ball on Sunday, Dandy Town moved closer to a ninth Premier Division title after closest challengers PHC and Devonshire Colts battled to a 0-0 draw at Police Field.

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Gov’t expands U.S. trade links to tackle living costs

Minister Alexa Lightbourne promotes new supplier partnerships during virtual trade event connecting more than 60 U.S. companies with the local market

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Tourism stakeholders back expanded transport options

Industry groups say boosting transportation availability can reduce travel friction for visitors and support the local economy, while recognising taxi drivers’ role as frontline ambassadors Joint Statement on Enhancing Ground Transportation for Bermuda’s Visitors, Residents & Businesses: The Bermuda Tourism Authority, Bermuda Hotel Association, Skyport and the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce welcome initiatives that help […]

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Premier highlights Bermuda’s tech vision at NearCon

David Burt discusses AI regulation and digital finance while announcing a pilot AI chatbot partnership to help government staff calculate pension payments

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Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel on Middle East war

Brent crude futures were up $13.02, or 14%, at $105.71 per barrel at 0917 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up $12.16, or 13%, at

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EU can no longer rely on ‘rules-based’ system against threats, von der Leyen says

The EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively

International News via Reuters:

The EU must be prepared to project its power more asse

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