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‘Trailer park’ housing draws opposition

A housing project on the horizon for Sandys would set “a dangerous precedent for trailer-park style housing” on the island, an objection to the proposal claimed.
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Court criticises threats on judicial staff

A senior accused of a series of threats on a prosecutor within the main court building in Hamilton on Friday is on remand awaiting the April 1 Arraignments session after Maxanne Anderson, the senior m…

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Bermuda could secure massive investment for clean energy

Bermuda could unlock hundreds of millions of investor dollars to fund major infrastructure projects for renewable energy if it advances legislation, according to the head of an asset managemonet compa…

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A Southampton man has been

A Southampton man has been charged with multiple offences including threatening behaviour and obstruction, and has elected to have his case heard in the Supreme Court.

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A 54-year-old woman was formally

A 54-year-old woman was formally charged during today’s monthly arraignment session in the Supreme Court of Bermuda before Justice Juan Wolffe.

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All-female panel to talk leadership

An author, speaker and researcher will lead a discussion about women’s leadership and collaboration at Pier Six on Front Street this week.
A statement said Christie Hunter-Arscott will moderate the pa…

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Work to strengthen Caribbean ties at Caricom conference

The Minister of Home Affairs has spoken on strengthening relationships in the Caribbean as the Government works to determine if Bermuda will commit to full Caricom membership.
Alexa Lightbourne joine…

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Rideshare plan lacks data, says taxi group

Randy Broadbelt of the BTOA believes Government is progressing its rideshare law without current facts on taxi operations

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The Premier and Minister of

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, made a special presentation to Ms Margaret Burgess in recognition of her centennial birthday and her life as a Bermudian matriarch.

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Privacy Commission issues guidelines for recording in public

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has urged residents and organisations to familiarise themselves with privacy rules regarding recording people at public events.
It follows the release of a new s…

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Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

This is Iran’s most explicit warning since telling ships it was closing the export route on Saturday, a move that threatens to choke a fifth of global oil flows

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From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos

The 49-year-old Slovak winemaker was returning from an ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka when she became stranded in the Qatari capital

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Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel

The government’s decision, which was rejected by a senior Hezbollah politician, underlined a dramatic shift in Lebanon’s power balance since the once-dominant g

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US announces its first casualties in Iran war; poll signals challenge for Trump

As the conflict entered its second day, Trump said 48 Iranian leaders had been killed and that the U.S. military had started sinking Iran’s Navy, destroying nin

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Floating book fair has drawn thousands of visitors

The Logos Hope – known as a floating book fair – has welcomed more than 9,000 visitors since docking on Front Street a couple of weeks ago.The vessel, which

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DPP warns of ‘grave consequences’ after court attacks

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cindy Clarke, confirms that one of her Crown Counsel was recently threatened in the court precincts while performing their

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Rider’s injuries less serious than thought

A motorcycle rider was not as badly injured in a Friday crash as originally feared, police said today.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that the man was thought to have sustained a head…

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61st Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition

61st Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Updates to electoral reform outlined in Parliament

Several electoral reform measures, including progress on election-day rules, were outlined in the House of Assembly today.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, sa…

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France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence

Though France and Britain are both nuclear powers, most European countries have relied primarily on the United States for deterring any potential adversaries — a decades-old pillar of transatlantic security International News via Reuters: France will expand its nuclear arsenal and will potentially allow European partners to host its aircraft on nuclear deterrence missions, President […]

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Tesla regains some market share around Europe in February, a sign of stabilising sales

In France, the U.S. electric vehicle maker’s registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 55% even as most rivals sold fewer cars in the country than a year ago

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Brushing off Trump criticism, UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran

Starmer said he was moved to allow the “limited” use of British military bases by the U.S. on Sunday after Britons came under attack by “reckless” Iranian drone

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Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage

The threat continued into Monday when a government spokesman posted on X that two more “unmanned aerial vehicles” that were heading towards the British Royal Ai

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North and Horseman master the elements at Rubis Energy Karting Championship

The Bermuda Karting Association delivered a masterclass in high-stakes racing as thirty-nine competitors braved mixed conditions for Race Eleven of the Rubis En

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Governor announces appointment of Privacy Commissioner

A Bermudian barrister who gained recognition for her privacy advocacy has been appointed as the island’s Privacy Commissioner.
Gretchen Tucker was said by Governor Andrew Murdoch to be a “standout” ca…

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RBR Soldiers Complete Jamaica Relief Mission

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers completed repairs to hurricane-damaged homes in Jamaica, supporting recovery efforts while strengthening their own disaster-response skills. A spokesperson said, “Repairing hurricane-hit homes in Jamaica deepened the sense of pride and responsibility within Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers as they worked alongside troops from other countries to help restore normality for residents. “Visiting …

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‘Victims Being Duped Out Of Millions Of Dollars’

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “advising the public to remain vigilant, following several reports of a sophisticated banking scam that has resulted in victims being duped out of millions of dollars.” A police spokesperson said, “The BPS is aware of residents receiving automated phone messages purporting to be from a bank Relationship Manager, regarding …

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Van crash in Paget reduces traffic to one lane

A single-vehicle crash disrupted traffic flow in Paget this morning, police said.
The incident involved a van and happened near the junction of Manse Road and Harbour Road, where traffic was restricte…

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Bermuda’s track stars shine as Montverde Academy triumphs in Orlando

Bermudian athletes Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner, and Amaris Munya delivered a series of clinical performances at The First Academy Royal Invitational in Orla

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Registration open for Youth Mental Health Training Programme

Health Minister says the course “reflects the Government’s commitment to strengthening Bermuda’s mental‑health landscape”

Local professionals who w

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RBR: Jamaica operation was sobering and meaningful

Repairing hurricane-hit homes in Jamaica deepened the sense of pride and responsibility within Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers as they worked alongside troops from other countries to help restore norm…

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Tourism summit came with ‘significant’ air travel agreement

An inaugural summit for regional tourism and aviation stakeholders to align strategies and address air connectivity challenges achieved “tangible outcomes”, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture…

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Police warn of ‘sophisticated’ banking scam

The Bermuda Police Service advised the public to remain vigilant after several reports of a banking scam that has resulted in victims being duped out of millions of dollars.
A spokesman said that the…

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Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 2] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Digital Transformation Team Strategic Partner Update, the Update on Electoral Reform, the Building Capacity in Our Community to Support Youth Mental Health Needs, the Conclusion of Public Consultation on …

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Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US CENTCOM says

All six crew members ejected from the aircraft safely, were recovered and are in stable condition, CENTCOM said

International News via Reuters:

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Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran war sparks worst disruption since pandemic

Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, and Doha remained shut for a third day, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded as aviation faced its big

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Police warn of ‘sophisticated’ bank scam

Fraudsters are using automated calls to impersonate bank officials

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is advising the public to remain vigilant, following

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Regiment troops rebuild homes in Jamaica

More than 20 soldiers replace roofs in hurricane-hit St Elizabeth during Operation Olive Branch

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Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says

The WHO spokesperson said that it is working to verify reports about alleged damage to the Motahari Hospital in Tehran and emergency medical centres in Sarab, i

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Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?

Governments worldwide are trying to limit the impact of social media and gaming on children’s mental health and sleep, with parents feeling outpaced by platform

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UK watchdog probing Hilton, IHG, Marriott, CoStar for data sharing

The Competition and Markets Authority said the three companies were under investigation along with commercial real estate data and analytics company CoStar whic

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Trump ‘very disappointed’ with UK’s Starmer for blocking use of air bases, Telegraph says

Britain had reportedly initially denied the U.S. permission to conduct air strikes from its bases

International News via Reuters:

Donald Trump said

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Land valuation deadline extended to end of March

Extension supports transition to new online system as Government urges property owners to complete digital revaluation forms

Government media release:

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UK stocks plunge as Iran conflict sparks global selloff

Oil prices surged almost 8% after retaliatory Iranian attacks disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz following the weekend’s bombing by Israel and t

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Call for agriculture oversight, targeting of feral chickens

Farmers have called for a rethink of how the island’s agricultural sector is governed, even as they welcomed a move to eliminate some of the fee burden.
The Bermuda Farmers Association applauded measu…

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House: shipment of new asphalt plant further delayed

The shipment of the new asphalt plant to the island has hit a roadblock, the Minister of Public Works and Environment said.
Jaché Adams told the House of Assembly on Friday that the plant remained in …

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Dandy Town Hornets extinguished whatever

Dandy Town Hornets extinguished whatever faint hopes North Village Rams may have had of repeating as Premier Division champions, with a fortuitous 3-2 victory at Bernard Park in a match worthy of its Game of the Day tagline.

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In Bermuda, many people know

In Bermuda, many people know what it is to measure their words. Patients do it. Families do it. Staff do it. Doctors do it. People in business and government do it too. They do not always stay quiet because nothing is wrong. Sometimes they stay quiet because they feel exposed.

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The Bermuda Dance Academy International

The Bermuda Dance Academy International Performance Team, directed by Nikia Manders, returned last month from the Revive Dance Convention and Competition in Orlando, Florida, with outstanding results and a renewed sense of pride.

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