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Pink Route Ferry Service Suspended

February 24, 2026

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that ferry service on the Pink Route has been suspended this afternoon [Feb 23] due to mechanical repairs, with updates to follow on its resumption. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises that mechanical repairs are required on the ferry serving …

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EU countries give final approval to weaken company sustainability laws

February 24, 2026

The changes, approved by European Union ministers at a meeting in Brussels, weaken the rules for most businesses currently covered

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ABIC, whose members are significant

February 24, 2026

ABIC, whose members are significant payers of the Corporate Income Tax and payroll taxes as well as key job creators, welcome the budget’s prioritization of CIT revenue for debt repayment.

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Sterling lingers near one-month low ahead of BoE’s Bailey

February 24, 2026

Sterling was trading at $1.3489 against the dollar, close to its lowest for a month

International News via Reuters:

The pound was little changed on

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After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico

February 24, 2026

Unrest did indeed break out in many parts of Mexico as loyalists to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, set up roadblocks, torched buses

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Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat

February 24, 2026

Police said they had responded to an “alleged security incident”, without giving more details on the nature of the incident

International News via Reute

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IKEA to host Decathlon in UK store as it opens space to other retailers

February 24, 2026

Ingka is testing whether renting space to other brands can increase visits and monetise its existing square metres as it revamps giant stores for a value-driven

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A 52-year-old Hamilton Parish man

February 23, 2026

A 52-year-old Hamilton Parish man appeared before the Magistrates’ Court this morning facing four charges.

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Chamber commends Burt’s swan song Budget

February 23, 2026

“As a swan song Budget that was a pretty decent one”, says Chamber of Commerce President Marico Thomas

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Abic warns against income tax

February 23, 2026

Introduction of personal income tax for Bermuda could put companies off hiring or maintaining jobs on the island, an international business leader has warned.
The concern came just hours after David B…

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This budget is the result

February 23, 2026

This budget is the result of nine years of disciplined fiscal management and delivers relief for workers and families while also ensuring we address Bermuda’s debt and make significant investments in our infrastructure and other critical areas.

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Son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges

February 23, 2026

The 32-year-old was arraigned during a brief proceeding that had been twice rescheduled, most recently last month, when his original attorney abruptly quit with

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Pink Route ferry grounded again for repairs

February 23, 2026

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has suspended the Pink Route ferry service effective this afternoon, citing the need for mechanical repairs on the vessel.
Marine and Ports Services apologi…

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Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

February 23, 2026

Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started t

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Bermuda Motors issues recall of faulty BMW airbags

February 23, 2026

They urged owners to take immediate action if you drive a BMW 1, 2, 3 or X3 or X5 series due to safety concerns

Bermuda Motors is offering free airbag re

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Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images

February 23, 2026

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations from global leaders that the company’s products harm young users

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Burt: island’s finances standing strong

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s finances are better now than in a generation, the Premier and Minister of Finance declared today.
At post-Budget press conference at the Cabinet Office, David Burt said the 2026-27 Budget co…

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BBC Radio News: Monday Evening

February 23, 2026

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‘Cost and ease of doing business’ still a concern for ABIC members

February 23, 2026

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) Chair Christian Dunleavy issued his comments on the Government’s 2026/27 Budget

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Insurer narrows its drug distribution network

February 23, 2026

Allshores has made Phoenix Pharmacies its sole provider for Ozempic, Adderall, Eliquis and more than 40 other drugs

Allshores, the amalgamation of healt

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Fibre break causes island-wide outage

February 23, 2026

A fibre break in Devonshire caused Digicel customers throughout Bermuda to lose mobile service today.
Brittany Repose, the head of business-to-consumer at Digicel Bermuda, said the fibre break happene…

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Award-nominated films to screen for fundraiser

February 23, 2026

A series of Oscar-nominated films are set to be screened this week as part of a fundraiser to support Crime Stoppers.
The Crime Stoppers 9th Annual Film Weekend will begin on Thursday at the Bermuda U…

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Due to a service provider

February 23, 2026

Due to a service provider outage which may result in some members of the public not being able to reach the main police number (295-0011),

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Blizzard slams US Northeast, closing roads and canceling flights

February 23, 2026

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power and officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, ordered residents to stay off the roads so eme

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Asbestos clean-up after BBC report

February 23, 2026

Asbestos stored outdoors at the Fairmont Southampton construction site had been partially transferred to containers on Saturday

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US weather impacts flights to Bermuda

February 23, 2026

A powerful winter storm that brought blizzard conditions to the East Coast of the United States over the weekend forced multiple cancellations of flights to the island.
JetBlue, BermudAir, Delta Air L…

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Carmakers push toward ‘eyes-off’ driving, raising questions of safety, liability

February 23, 2026

Car companies for years have been enhancing driver-assistance systems, which automatically control speed and steering

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Big Tech to invest about $650 billion in AI in 2026, Bridgewater says

February 23, 2026

The investments would mark a sharp increase from $410 billion in 2025

International News via Reuters:

U.S. technology giants Alphabet, Amazon, Meta

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Police provide alternate phone numbers after outage

February 23, 2026

Due to a service provider outage which may result in some members of the public not being able to reach the main police number (295-0011), please be advised tha

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Pickering and Selley set the pace as indoor archery returns

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s indoor archery season has officially launched at the St. George’s Community Center, with the island’s elite marksmen wasting no time in finding

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Ireland, Finland, others warn against relaxing EU merger rules

February 23, 2026

The European Commission, which acts as the bloc’s competition enforcer, is now revamping merger rules dating from 2004 and aims to publish proposals for feedbac

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Police lines hit by phone disruption

February 23, 2026

A phone service outage by the provider to the Bermuda Police Service has caused calls from some members of the public not to go through via the main police number of 295-0011.
Police advised shortly b…

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Playoff drama defines 4-ball championships at Port Royal

February 23, 2026

Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart have successfully defended their crown as the Bermuda 4-Ball Men’s Division Champions after a display of clinical scoring a

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Belgium-bound ship diverts to Bermuda for injured worker

February 23, 2026

A Liberian container ship diverted briefly to the island last week to help a crew member who received treatment for a partially severed finger.
An incident report from the Department of Marine and Por…

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Daley swims into the history books

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s Elijah Daley has delivered a performance for the ages, shattering one of the most significant barriers in the island’s swimming history.

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Inside Sports with Sean Trott

February 23, 2026

In this episode, we cover a range of topics related to sports in Bermuda, including tributes to fallen sports legends, the achievements of runner Sean Trott, th

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Inside Sports with Clyde Best

February 23, 2026

In this weeks episode, the gentlemen of Inside Sports sit down with Clyde Best, a pioneering figure in football history, discussing his journey as one of the fi

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Inside Sports on the Skyport Magic Mile

February 23, 2026

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Motion to Adjourn St Kitts & Nevis

February 23, 2026

In this weeks episode, we explore the deep historical and cultural connections between Bermuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, focusing on tourism, citizenship, and up

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Human rights are under assault globally, says UN Secretary General

February 23, 2026

Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suff

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Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

February 23, 2026

This past weekend featured the Skyport Magic Mile, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s [RBR] Breakfast Run and Walk, the 38th annual P.A.L.S. Charity Walk, the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] Community Day, the Bermuda Backyard Ultra Race, and other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Vehicle …

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EU lobby group calls for tighter emission rules for corporate cars

February 23, 2026

The European Commission proposed in December that EU states introduce new zero- and low-emission quotas for corporate cars and vans from 2030

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A businessman who has spent

February 23, 2026

A businessman who has spent nearly two decades building a respected name in Bermuda’s catering and restaurant industry says a single government grading error nearly destroyed everything he worked for.

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US ambassador urges Portugal to buy F-35s, join top-tier air forces

February 23, 2026

Ambassador John Arrigo told CNN Portugal late on Sunday that he aimed to draw on his business experience to help Portugal ramp up defence spending to NATO’s tar

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Greenland prime minister says ‘no thanks’ to Trump’s hospital ship

February 23, 2026

Trump said on Saturday on social media he was working with Louisiana Governor and special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, to send a hospital boat to Greenland

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Former ‘Chief Mouser’ Palmerston remembered

February 23, 2026

Well-known rescue cat served in UK and Bermuda

Images shared by Government House, Bermuda

Many social media users at home and abroad have mourned a di

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ECB’s Lagarde receives 140,000 euros from BIS despite payment ban for ECB staff, FT reports

February 23, 2026

Some ECB employees, using internal message boards, have complained about the apparent double standard in the treatment of the president’s remuneration from the

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U.S. blizzard grounds Bermuda–New York flights

February 23, 2026

Thousands of flights cancelled as powerful storm hits Northeast

People walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, U.S., February

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Oil edges lower on US tariff uncertainty and US-Iran talks

February 23, 2026

Brent crude futures were down 45 cents, or 0.6%, at $71.31 a barrel by 1027 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 42 cents, or also 0.6%, to $66.

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Dollar softens after court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, stoking policy worries

February 23, 2026

The euro was up 0.2% against the dollar, to $1.1808, while sterling rose 0.3% to $1.3519

International News via Reuters:

The dollar slipped on Monda

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