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Bernews / Business

Fidelis Launches New PVT Consortium

The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] announced the launch of the TFP PVT Consortium, which “brings together leading Lloyd’s syndicates to deploy meaningful new capacity into the War, Terror and Political Violence [WTPV] market at a time of heightened global demand and significant market dislocation resulting from the Middle East conflict.” A spokesperson said, “The Consortium, placed …

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Somersfield Academy is pleased to

Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the return of the Bermuda Gambit chess tournament on June 17, 2026, a student-led initiative that raises money for The Family Centre.

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Bernews / Sport

Phillips Advances To Quarter-Finals In Turkey

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued his impressive run in Turkey, defeating Algeria’s Mohamed Ali Abibsi 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the ITF M15 Kayseri 3 tournament. The M15 Kayseri event is part of the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and is staged in Turkey, with $15,000 in prize money. The talented …

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Bernews / Sport

Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race Starts Today

20 yachts carrying 145 crew will set sail from Annapolis, Maryland, today [June 5] at 2:30pm Bermuda time as the competitors in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race begins their 753-mile race to Bermuda. “This year, we have 20 yachts with 145 crew participating in the Race. Additionally, the Pride of Baltimore will be …

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Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Places 3rd In Indiana Pace Class

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron secured one podium finish and two sixth-place finishes during a multi-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished third in Race One driving Tellit Candy in the Pace Class, recording a time of 1:54.1. In Race Five, Waldron drove Ima Mess to a sixth-place finish in the …

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Bernews / Business

AM Best Affirms North End Re’s Ratings

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect North End Re Ltd.’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well …

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Bernews / Sport

Erica Hawley To Compete In Triathlon Cup Huatulco

Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley has been officially named to the Elite Women’s Start List for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco, scheduled for June 14 at Plaza Santa Cruz in Huatulco, Mexico. The Elite Women’s race will feature a highly competitive field of 48 athletes competing over the sprint distance, which includes a 750m swim, …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Biography: Sir John Swan’s meteoric rise from dyslexic child to national leader

Biography supplied by the Government of Bermuda

Sir John Swan was a real estate developer, philanthropist, and the longest-serving Premier of Bermuda. He was

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Bermuda Tonight joins the nation

Bermuda Tonight joins the nation in mourning the passing of Bermuda National Hero, Sir John Swan.

Sir John was Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, leading the country from 1982 to 1995 and leaving an indelible mark on the Island’s political, economic, and social development.

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Bermuda Mourns The Death Of Sir John Swan

[Updating] Bermuda is tonight mourning the death of Sir John Swan, the island’s longest serving Premier. Premier David Burt said, “Sir John dominated Bermuda’s politics for a generation and for over a decade served as Premier of Bermuda. His tenure was historic and those of us who have followed him in this office still feel …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Premier Burt pays tribute to Sir John

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Government of Bermuda Press Release:

The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today expressed his sincere condole

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Former UBP Premier Sir John Swan dies

Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, Sir John Swan, has passed away at the age of 90

Former Premier Sir John Swan in 2025, right; As Premier in the 1980s, Sir

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News / Royal Gazette

Sir John Swan: 1934 ‒ 2026

Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, has died.
Elected premier in January 1982, John W. Swan became the youngest person to head the Government of Bermuda at that time.
By the time he lef…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Heart of Bermuda: Through the Moongate

Tonight in Heart of Bermuda, Julie Matthews-Borchardt explores a familiar part of the island’s landscape that has become woven into local tradition and some of

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Bernews / Sport

Sienna Mosquera Competing In Connecticut

Lehigh University Golf Team member Sienna Mosquera fired a creditable six-over-par 78 in the first round of the Connecticut Women’s Open at the Tumble Brook Golf Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The Bermuda golfer finds herself in 21st position after the opening round, sitting six strokes behind the leaders at even par. On a day that …

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Video: BTA Spotlights Peter Frith & St. George’s

In the second installment of its “9 People, 9 Parishes” series, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] spotlights St George’s through the eyes of local resident Peter Frith, highlighting the parish’s rich history as part of the initiative showcasing Bermuda’s nine parishes through the stories and perspectives of the people who know them best. The video …

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Bernews / Sport

Rhode Island FC Defeat Bermuda In Friendly

The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team lost 4-0 to Rhode Island FC in an international warm-up football match. The fixture matched the Bermudian national squad against Rhode Island, whose head coach is Bermudian Khano Smith. Rhode Island scored twice before the 30-minute mark and then scored two additional goals in the second half to claim …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Cedar Trace taps Chris Wilson for managing director

Cedar Trace has appointed Chris Wilson as managing director of Cedar Trace Capital Management, its insurance-linked securities and investment management platform.
Mr Wilson, who is based in Bermuda, w…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Don’t dig in your heels about CARICOM’

Economist Craig Simmons calls for patience as Government lays out its case for full CARICOM membership – but adds that we need to hear from our economy-driving

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Bernews / Sport

Xahvi Deroza Congratulated On Call-Up

Xahvi Deroza has been congratulated on his call-up to the Bermuda national football team for their friendly match against Cape Verde on Saturday [June 6]. Bermuda will face Cape Verde at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut. The midfielder attends the University of New Hampshire, having graduated from Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, Connecticutt. …

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Bernews / Sport

Menace Claims Second Straight Victory

Menace recorded a second successive victory in the Wednesday Night Sailing series on Race Day Eight. Although Airforce crossed the line first in 1:02:11, its corrected time of 58:51 saw it finish second. Menace posted a corrected winning time of 58:19 after an elapsed time of 1:03:57. Tiburon finished third with a corrected time of …

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‘U Lot’ Concert To Feature Top Bermudian Artists

Designed for all generations, ‘U Lot’ will feature Bermudian artists Fire Wayne, Aalai, Mr. Fotogenik and Working Title on Front Street from 4pm to 9pm on June 12, with free entry for children and seniors. A spokesperson said, “This Carnival season, Bermuda’s music, culture and community will take centre stage at U Lot, a first-of-its-kind live …

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News / Royal Gazette

Darrell enjoys local talent in New York

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, viewed a Bermudian actor in his Tony-nominated Broadway performance this week.
A spokeswoman said Mr Darrell was invited to support…

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Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Doubles And Scores For Goldeyes

Adam Hall doubled and scored a run, but the Winnipeg Goldeyes were defeated 9-8 by the Sioux Falls Canaries in a rain-shortened game at Blue Cross Park. The Bermudian finished 1-for-2, doubling, stealing third and scoring as Winnipeg took a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning. Sioux Falls responded to lead 9-4 before the Goldeyes …

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News / Royal Gazette

Monthly rain average surpassed in two days

It has rained more rain the past two days than it usually does throughout the entire month of June, the Bermuda Weather Service reported.
The BWS recorded 4.17 inches of rain yesterday, making it the …

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Bernews / Sport

Commodore’s Endurance Cup Set For Sunday

The Bermuda Power Boat Association will host the Commodore’s Endurance Cup Race at Ferry Reach on Sunday [June 7]. The event will feature a junior racing programme starting at 10am, followed by the endurance race at 1pm and the inshore race at 2.45pm. Vendors will also be available at the event. Related Stories Powerboats Compete …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics

Musk has been critical of Starmer before, including in January 2025, accusing him of failing in his role as chief public prosecutor between 2008 and 2013 to pro

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares dip 3.6% on BSX

The RG/BSX Index plummeted 111.87 points, or 3.11 per cent, to close at 3,486.57.
Five thousand, five hundred Butterfield Bank shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange to end the day at $54,…

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Ministry: Ebola Risk To Bermuda Remains Low

The Ministry of Health advised that the “current risk of Ebola to Bermuda is considered low” and while “there are no confirmed cases in Bermuda” the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is “actively monitoring these events closely and reviewing preparedness measures, as international travel can facilitate the spread of infectious diseases across borders.” A Government spokesperson …

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News / Royal Gazette

Health officer: Ebola outbreak remains low risk to Bermuda

The risk of ebola virus infections in Bermuda remains low, the Ministry of Health said today.
The warning came after the World Health Organisation declared recent outbreaks in the Democratic Republic …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Clashes break out at Belgian protest against education reforms

Police used tear gas against protesters in the city centre, which was strewn with debris and vandalised bicycles and street signs

International News via

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Business / Royal Gazette

Resolution Life closes three Asian transactions

Resolution Life has closed three transactions in Asia, the Bermudian-based reinsurer announced, covering policies in Hong Kong and Japan.
The deals continue the trend of Asian life insurers offloading…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU regulators pause probe into $1.65 billion UPM-Sappi deal, await data

The European Commission, the bloc’s competition enforcer, stopped the clock on the probe on May 26

International News via Reuters:

EU antitrust regu

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Ebola risk in Bermuda remains low’

The Ministry of Health is advising that the current risk of Ebola to Bermuda is considered low. This follows the World Health Organization’s recent

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil settles lower on hopes for Iran deal following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon said late on Wednesday they had agreed to implement a ceasefire, raising hopes for a deal between Washington and Tehran

International

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Minister Attends Christopher’s Show On Broadway

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell attended the Broadway revival of Chess in New York, supporting Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher. A Government spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, June 2, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, attended the Broadway revival of Chess in New York …

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Inquiries continue after a two-vehicle

Inquiries continue after a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 10:30pm Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, along Middle Road in Warwick, near Camp Hill.

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Business / Royal Gazette

Fidelis launches $345m war-risk consortium

The Fidelis Partnership has launched a new consortium capable of providing up to $345 million of cover per risk globally, as insurers respond to soaring demand for war, terrorism and political violenc…

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Government / Official Gazette

Road Sobriety Checkpoint (No. 2) Notice 2026

The Assistant Commissioner of Police, in compliance with the requirement ofsection 35BD(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1947, gives the following Notice:

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘A proud moment for Bermuda’

Government minister supports Bermudian actor Nichloas Christopher on Broadway

On Tuesday, June 2, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Spo

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Jutorre Burgess excited to stay at Harborough Town

Jutorre Burgess is delighted after being retained by English Southern League Premier Division Central side Harborough Town for next season.
“I’m buzzing to sign an extension with the club even after a…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Mosquera off to good start at Connecticut Women’s Open

Sienna Mosquera fired an opening round 78 to leave herself within striking distance of the leaders in the opening round of the Connecticut Women’s Open at the Tumble Brook Golf Club in Bloomfield, Con…

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Bermuda remains under the grip

Bermuda remains under the grip of a stalled frontal system that has brought nearly two consecutive days of persistent rainfall, with forecasters warning that unsettled weather could linger for several more days.

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TNN News is standing firmly

TNN News is standing firmly by its reporting regarding the operational status of public CCTV cameras located outside the Southampton Rangers Sports Club, despite statements made yesterday by the Minister of National Security.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

A Boeing spokesperson said the company was aware of the incident and was supporting its customer but offered no further detail

International News via Re

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News / Royal Gazette

Residents urged to complete hurricane preparations early

Residents were urged by the Ministry of National Security today to complete hurricane preparations this month as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets under way.
Since the season officially began on…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit

The June 15 to 17 summit, to be held across Lake Geneva in the French town of Evian-les-Bains, will bring together leaders from the world’s major economies, i

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Deloitte Open: Top seeds storm into finals after Pomander Gate rain delay

Following a total washout that completely halted the previous day’s play, the Deloitte Open roared back into action on the clay courts of the Pomander Gate Te

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

The assault took place on Monday in Katana, a town controlled by AFC/M23 rebels some 30 km (19 miles) north of the provincial capital Bukavu

Internation

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia’s Istria region

According to unofficial information, four people were found dead and rescuers were searching for two more people

International News via Reuters:

Sev

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