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
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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)
International Women’s Day 2026 Read More
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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Iceland should hold a referendum on
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
Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens
Sterling was last down 0.15% against the dollar to $1.3335 on the day, and set for a weekly decline of around 1.1%
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Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on
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 Lane in Paget.
Car overturns in Paget collision
A woman had to be taken to hospital after her vehicle overturned on South Road in Paget early this morning.
Police said officers on mobile patrol around 1am came across the overturned vehicle – the l…
Police said officers on mobile patrol around 1am came across the overturned vehicle – the l…
Traffic diverted after paget rollover
Woman extracted and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital as police ask witnesses to call 211 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 Lane in Paget. Details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear at […]
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Residents of the Alexander and
Residents of the Alexander and Mary Victoria Roads area are voicing growing frustration and fear following yet another firearm incident in their community.
Call for creativity in Belco’s annual kite safety contest
With Good Friday on April 3 signifying the approach of kite season, Belco has launched its annual kite safety poster competition for P1 and P2 students.
The deadline is March 13, with one entry taken …
The deadline is March 13, with one entry taken …
Gov’t plans 10% vehicle licence fee cut
Legislation to reduce licensing costs for motorists will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow
Government media release:
Tomorrow in the House o
Officials trained on anti-money laundering standards
Sessions led by Caribbean Financial Action Task Force advisors drew more than 100 participants
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Is Gov’t talking to taxi drivers?
The Tourism and Transport Minister has not formally met with the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association since May 2025, according to the BTOA
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Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks
Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said he expected to see more cyberattacks against European infrastructure and an increase in online fraud using increasingly
An 18-year-old male shot and
An 18-year-old male shot and injured after a firearm was discharged in the Mary Victoria Road, Alexandra Road Devonshire area around 10:40pm Wednesday, 4th March 2026 has been released from hospital, after receiving treatment for his wounds.
Students invited to take part in BELCO kite safety competition
The deadline for entries is Friday, March 13
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Company) today reminds the public that the deadline for
ECB has no preset response to Middle East war, Lagarde says
The ECB will take its decisions “in view of all the data that we can harness, and that we can analyse, and that we can scrutinize with sufficient confidence,” s
Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership
GAFCON opposes liberal shifts in parts of the Communion, including the ordination of women and greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ members
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Somali parliament backs constitutional changes that could extend president’s term
The vote happened on Wednesday, and on Thursday analysts who follow the Horn of Africa country closely were still debating exactly what the implications are
Teen injured in shooting released from hospital
A teenager injured in a shooting in Devonshire last night has been released from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after receiving treatment.
A police spokesman said that the 18-year-old was injured a…
A police spokesman said that the 18-year-old was injured a…
Art exhibition ‘highlights the incredible depth of talent within our schools’
28 schools participated in the 61st Annual Schools Art Exhibitions, hosted at the Bermuda Society of Arts
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