France tasks Versailles director with overhauling Louvre after heist
He will succeed Laurence des Cars, who resigned on Tuesday, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said
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Red Cross Expands Hospital Bed Service
The Bermuda Red Cross has expanded its Medical Equipment Rental Service to include hospital beds. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross extends its sincere gratitude to the generous donors whose support has strengthened our Equipment Rental Service and helped us better serve individuals and families across the island. “Through our work in the community, …
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026
The pope will also make a one-day visit on March 28 to Monaco, the microstate on the French Riviera, and will visit Spain from June 6-12, the Vatican said
Oil hovers near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks
Brent futures were up 33 cents at $71.10 a barrel by 1127 GMT. WTI futures gained 22 cents to $65.85
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Oil prices held
TNN Investigates is following troubling
TNN Investigates is following troubling leads and firsthand accounts from tenants across Bermuda who say they are being forced out of their rental accommodation under questionable circumstances — only to see those same properties reoccupied in ways that raise serious legal and ethical concerns.
FTSE 100 hits new high as HSBC raises earnings target, AI fears ease
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 1% to 10,787.30 points as of 1103 GMT after being largely unchanged over the past two sessions, while the domestically focused
Gov’t fast-tracks 200 affordable homes
Housing Minister says precast and modular methods will “control cost and accelerate timelines” as priority sites deliver new units
The supply of affo
Heathrow CEO says Istanbul to overtake London hub as Europe’s busiest airport
The London hub has two runways compared with Istanbul’s five and is operating near full capacity
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Sterling edges up, rate divergence and market sentiment in focus
The pound tends to behave as a risk-sensitive currency, with a strong correlation to global equities
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Sterling edged
OpenAI’s ban of Canada school shooter’s account raises scrutiny of other online activity
OpenAI’s decision not to report Van Rootselaar to police prompted Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon to summon company officials to Otta
Car overturns on Front Street
No injuries reported after vehicle collides with two parked cars in Hamilton
Image: Bermuda Police Service
A car overturned on Front Street last eveni
Insurer’s pharmacy deal draws fire from doctors
A top insurer has announced restrictions on where its clients can purchase certain high-cost drugs — including the weight loss GLP-1 pharmaceuticals Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
The medications, deve…
The medications, deve…
Fourth road fatality of 2026 confirmed
52-year-old Wilton Woolridge dies weeks after Devonshire motorcycle collision; police investigation continues
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can
Bermuda to share two decades of hereditary cancer data
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre to present findings as international experts convene on island for Bermuda Principles anniversary
For more than 20 years
There has been a serious
There has been a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcars near “The Frontyard” on Front Street in the City of Hamilton.
Car Crashes Into Parked Cars Then Overturns
A car driver “lost control of the vehicle which collided with two parked cars before it overturned and landed on its roof” on Front Street in Hamilton this evening. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcars near ‘The Frontyard’ on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. …
Alliance Française Unveils French Scholarship
Alliance Française des Bermudes has launched its fully funded 2026 French Scholarship for Bermuda students to study in Cannes this July. A spokesperson said, “The Alliance Française des Bermudes is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 French Scholarship, offering students the opportunity to spend three transformative weeks in Cannes, France, from July 4th …
Car overturns in Front Street collision with parked vehicles
A three-vehicle collision on Front Street has left a car overturned in the road.
A police spokesman said that early information suggests the car was travelling along Front Street when the driver lost …
A police spokesman said that early information suggests the car was travelling along Front Street when the driver lost …
Today, I am pleased to
Today, I am pleased to present the proposed Budget Highlights for the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities for the 2026/27 fiscal year.
Police Confirm Death Of Wilton Woolridge
The police have now confirmed the death of 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge, marking the fourth road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s fourth road fatality of 2026, 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge. “The reported single vehicle motorcycle collision that claimed his life occurred around 3:35am on …
Three days after the Government
Three days after the Government celebrated record revenues and projected that Bermuda will cross the $2 billion revenue mark, it now admits that our schools are in such disrepair that it needs the private sector to rescue its schools.
UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme requires all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Britain to purchase a pre-travel permit online at a cost
Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt
The intense bidding war for the studio behind Batman and Harry Potter has reached a fever pitch, with the board signaling that Netflix may lose its place as the
At least 25 dead after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil; 43 missing
The state fire department confirmed 18 deaths in the city of Juiz de Fora and seven in Uba, about 110 km (68 miles) away
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UK police conclude search at former home of King Charles’ brother Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday was part of a police investigation into his ties with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Charity’s medical bed rentals meets a growing need
A charity thanked benefactors for boosting a programme to rent hospital beds to families caring for loved ones — while urging more donors to come forward.
The Bermuda Red Cross expanded its medical eq…
The Bermuda Red Cross expanded its medical eq…
The Bermuda Red Cross extends
The Bermuda Red Cross extends its sincere gratitude to the generous donors whose support has strengthened our Equipment Rental Service and helped us better serve individuals and families across the island.
Pivotal time as air transport evolves, summit hears
Regional air connectivity stands at a pivotal moment amid intense competition for airlift, attendees at a regional tourism summit heard today.
Dona Regis-Prosper, the secretary-general of the Caribbea…
Dona Regis-Prosper, the secretary-general of the Caribbea…
Cancer gene study results to be released this week
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share 20 years of local cancer data gathered through a comprehensive hereditary cancer programme.
A BCHC spokeswoman said that it would share the results, whi…
A BCHC spokeswoman said that it would share the results, whi…
Smith: price tag for schools upgrade points to neglect
A suggestion by the Minister of Education that Bermuda’s schools require a multimillion pricetag to bring them up to par points to a “decade of neglect”, the Opposition leader said.
Ben Smith also sai…
Ben Smith also sai…
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s fourth road fatality of 2026, 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge.
Doctors weigh in on ‘pharmacy exclusivity’
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association is “expressing serious concern” over the policy announcement by Allshores that certain medications are to be dispensed e
Morrison header rescues dramatic draw for Bermuda in Group E opener
The young Gombey Warriors draw 2-2 with Trinidad and Tobago in U20World Cup Qualifiers
Bermuda’s Under-20s displayed immense character to rescue a hard
Analyst: ‘good, positive’ growth in island’s air capacity
The island’s air traffic showed “good, positive” growth of 11 per cent over the past two years, an analyst said yesterday.
Edmond Rose, a consultant with Britain-based Aviation Services Management, a…
Edmond Rose, a consultant with Britain-based Aviation Services Management, a…
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association (BMDA) is expressing serious concern regarding the recent policy announcement by Allshores that, effective March 1, 2026, GLP-1 medications and other designated high-cost prescription drugs must be dispensed exclusively through Phoenix Pharmacies for affected members.
Police name fourth road fatality as 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge
Police have confirmed Bermuda’s fourth road fatality as 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge.
Mr Woolridge was involved in a crash at about 3.35am on January 31 near the roundabout at the junction of Barkers …
Mr Woolridge was involved in a crash at about 3.35am on January 31 near the roundabout at the junction of Barkers …
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Upcoming event seeks to inspire spiritual awareness
The Word of Life Christian Youth Organisation is gearing up for its Super Bowl Games event, inviting middle and high school students to CedarBridge Ac
Pharmacists push back on Allshores/Phoenix deal
Independent pharmacists have voiced their concerns over Allshores restricting certain prescriptions to one network, citing the loss of established knowledge of,
DeSilva goes big on precast option for housing boost
The island is to get “262 homes within the next 18 months”, Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, has vowed, emphasising the swift completion of precast residences as he pushes ahe…
Canada to press OpenAI safety officials in wake of school shooting
Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, is suspected of killing eight people on February 10 before taking her own life
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UK confident its trade deal with US still stands despite latest Trump tariff move
The United States began collecting the temporary new 10% tariff on Tuesday but the Trump administration was working to increase it to 15%
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Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft
The Louvre has roiled by last October’s robbery, when four burglars made off with jewels worth $102 million that are still meeting
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UK government to disclose former Prince Andrew’s vetting files for trade role
Last week’s arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor led some lawmakers to openly question during a debate if it was time to end the parliamentary convention that prevents
Premier Burt To Attend CARICOM Meeting
Premier David Burt is attending the CARICOM Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, is attending the 50th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM], this week, which is scheduled to take place in St. Kitts and Nevis from …
KPMG Releases 2026/27 Budget Snapshot
Following the presentation of the Government’s 2026/27 Budget Statement, KPMG in Bermuda has released its 2026/27 Budget Snapshot. A spokesperson said, “The 2026/27 Budget Statement, delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt on February 20, 2026, underscores a markedly improved fiscal outlook for Bermuda. This is the first budget fully shaped by the successful …
CTO Air Connectivity Summit
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Premier Division wide open as three-way title race ignites
The Bermuda Premier Division has descended into a thrilling three-way tussle for supremacy, with just two points separating the top three sides as the season en
Mangrove Bay Post Office on track to open in May
A West End post office is expected to reopen in May after refurbishments and restocking supplies, the Government said today.
Construction of the Mangrove Bay Post Office is expected to conclude in lat…
Construction of the Mangrove Bay Post Office is expected to conclude in lat…
Hosts prove too strong for Bermuda’s junior stars in Guatemala
Bermuda’s young tennis hopefuls face a crucial period of recalibration after being outclassed by a clinical Guatemala side in their latest Under-16 qualifying