UK lenders expect demand for mortgages to rise in Q2
The BoE’s quarterly Credit Conditions Survey also showed demand for unsecured consumer lending was likely to remain unchanged
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Portugal’s TAP profit slumps 92% on one‑off charge, says bookings solid
TAP said it sees positive booking momentum, while “actively monitoring” developments in the Iran war, adding it will be “nimble” in responding to any operating
Stocks slip as Middle East truce doubts drive up oil
Crucially, there was scant sign that the Strait of Hormuz was open in any meaningful way, with Iran flexing its control over the vital oil artery and demanding
Dollar steadies but struggles to bounce back as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary
The deal appeared to be on thin ice, as Israel continued its parallel war against the Iran-aligned militia Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Tehran accused both Israe
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 8 2026
April 8 saw 600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $32,400.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $54.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,479.66, up 1.68% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Cameron Basden Named Athlete Of Week
Bermuda’s Cameron Basden was named the Sunshine State Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Week after his standout performance. A statement from the University said, “Barry University men’s track and field captured its first Sunshine State Conference weekly honor of the 2026 season, as Sophomore Cameron Basden was named the conference’s weekly award recipient, …
DaRock Joins West Ham For Youth Camp
DaRock Elite Academy teamed up with the West Ham United Elite Camp to host a Spring Break camp at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The event formed part of the launch of the Clyde Best documentary, Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story, which will be screened at the Earl Cameron Theatre, …
Bermuda Swim Team Place Seventh In Carifta
The Bermuda swimming team finished seventh in the standings at the Carifta Championships in Martinique. Bermuda won five medals — one gold, two silver and two bronze — to accumulate 205 points. The girls’ 15–17 4×100 metres medley relay team of Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes and Katherine Wheddon secured gold. Mewett also claimed …
DARRELL, SHELDON MELVIN WINFIELD
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of SHELDON MELVIN WINDFIELD (BOOZER) DARRELL, in his 81st year of 22 Khyber Heights Road,…
FARRELL, CAROLA
The Farrell family announces the Memorial Service for CAROLA FARRELL, the beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Doris Pitt; the loving wife of…
NELSON, IVAN CORNELIUS
AMIS Memorial Chapel regrets to announce the passing of IVAN CORNELIUS NELSON, JP. A celebration of life service for Ivan, son of the late Joshua…
OUTERBRIDGE, MALCOLM K.
HAPPY HEAVENLY 33RD BIRTHDAY MALCOLM K OUTERBRIDGE Click here to view a larger notice.
Payne, Eula Mildred
We regret to announce the death of EULA MILDRED PAYNE, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin formerly of Bermuda. She was the beloved wife of the late Gayle Payne;…
eMoo Marketplace – 2020 BMW i3 Electric
2020 BMW i3 Electric
All-electric luxury with signature BMW performance. Compact, quick, and stylish, with a high-quality interior and zero emissions. Ideal for transit around the island….
All-electric luxury with signature BMW performance. Compact, quick, and stylish, with a high-quality interior and zero emissions. Ideal for transit around the island….
Drive-In Event Draws Strong Community Turnout
The City of Hamilton is thanking the community for turning Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Edition into another memorable evening of entertainment, family fun, and support for local businesses. A spokesperson said, “”Held on Saturday, April 4 at City Hall Car Park, the popular drive-in event welcomed nearly 500 attendees across over 200 vehicles, with many …
Housing remains one of the
Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today. For many Bermudians, this is not about politics, it is about whether they can find a safe and stable place to live.
Butterfield climbs 1.9% on BSX
The RG/BSX Index rose 57.57 points (1.68 per cent) to end the day at 3,479.66.
Butterfield Bank traded 600 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price climbing a $1 (1.9 per cent) to close at …
Butterfield Bank traded 600 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price climbing a $1 (1.9 per cent) to close at …
Woman denies handling counterfeit money
A woman is accused of passing counterfeit money as real.
Anabel De La Cruz Martínez, 30, denied two offences of passing or tendering a $50 note that she “knew and believed to be a counterfeit” as gen…
Anabel De La Cruz Martínez, 30, denied two offences of passing or tendering a $50 note that she “knew and believed to be a counterfeit” as gen…
ACTING COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT ACTING COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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BOARD ADVISORY ARCHITECTURAL PANEL
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: ADVISORY ARCHITECTURAL PANELRegulation Act: Development and Planning Act 1974 The Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Marriage Notice: NICHOLAS GRIVAS & JASMINE ZURCHER
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-NICHOLAS STEPHEN GRIVAS ofLeesburg, VirginiaU.S.A. (Divorced) andJASMINE CAROLINA ZURCHER ofLeesburg, VirginiaU.S.A. (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: SHANE MAINE & ELEANOR HUTCHINSON
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-SHANE PAUL MAINE ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Divorced) andELEANOR FAYE HUTCHINSON ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: MALVIN HODGE & CLAIRE MINORS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-MALVIN EUGENE HARRIS HODGE ofHAMILTON Parish (Widower) andCLAIRE JOANNE MINORS ofWARWICK Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: SIR-MCKARIO BURCH & COURTNEY SIMONS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-SIR-MCKARIO LEONARD LOREN BURCH ofWARWICK Parish (Single) andCOURTNEY ASHLEY JOY SIMONS ofHAMILTON Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: JONATHAN HOWES & KELLY HUNT
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-JONATHAN PETER HOWES ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced) andKELLY LYNN HUNT ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced)
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Ascot names Ian Lowe to lead Bermuda property treaty unit
Ascot Group has appointed Ian Lowe as head of its Bermuda property treaty business, the company announced.
Mr Lowe will report to Marc Amen, chief executive of North America and interim chief executiv…
Mr Lowe will report to Marc Amen, chief executive of North America and interim chief executiv…
DeSilva vows to challenge refusal of modular housing
A decision by the Development Applications Board turning down plans for modular housing to address the island’s chronic shortage will be appealed by the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Zane DeSilva annou…
‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
Jayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a “stash house” for illegal narcotics out of her home in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty in S
Canada’s Carney on verge of majority government after another opposition member joins ruling Liberals
The centrist Liberals, governing with a minority after the April 2025 election, need opposition support to pass key legislation
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Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK
Though numbers remain comparatively small, there have been 17 such departures this year, compared with no more than two per year since 2021, police spokesperson
‘Talks were almost dead’: Pakistan’s last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
The effort nearly unravelled after an Iranian strike on a Saudi petrochemical facility triggered fury in Riyadh and threatened to derail weeks of back-channel d
Wrong Bermuda anthem played at Carifta Games
Organisers at the Carifta Aquatic Championships played the wrong Bermuda anthem when the island’s medley relay team picked up their gold medals on Saturday night.
All Hail Bermuda was played out o…
Police call on witnesses to Warwick crash
Police appealed for witnesses to a single-vehicle crash involving a senior and four children that happened on Tuesday on South Road, Warwick.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said a report …
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said a report …
Deep fakes of government MPs used to mislead on the rise
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “We are seeing an increase of videos using the likeness of Premier David Burt and other Government officials.”
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List of planning Applications Advertised on April 8, 2026
The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal. or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm weekdays at the Department of Planning, Seven Arches Building, 3rd Floor, 44 West, Church Street, City of Hamilton HM12.
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BOARD STAMP DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: STAMP DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEERegulation Act: Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, Section 61 The Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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The Minister of Home Affairs,
The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, hosted a public town hall last evening as part of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing consultation on the Green Paper proposing Bermuda’s full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Capsule homes plan draws protest
Residents push back on proposed emergency housing site
Left: Image of reported site-clearing activity supplied. Right: Government’s vision for th
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
Trump’s upbeat talk towards Iran in three Wednesday social media posts marks a dramatic, 24-hour turn in tone
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The Un
Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
On Tuesday, investors sold a combined 8,600 lots of Brent and U.S. crude futures at 1945 GMT, according to LSEG data
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Airline and travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), warned it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if Iran re
Bardgett and Bees crowned national champions
Bermuda’s Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) teammates have reached the pinnacle of collegiate equestrianism, officially being n
Global energy stocks plunge as US-Iran ceasefire hits oil
Oil fell below $100 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday agreed to a two-week suspension of strikes on Iran, subject to the immediate an
Mewett completes medal hat-trick in the pool
Bermuda’s Teagan Mewett has secured a remarkable individual milestone at the XXXIX Carifta Aquatics Championships, claiming her third medal of the meet as the
Basden earns Sunshine State Conference honours
Barry University’s Cameron Basden has been named the Sunshine State Conference track athlete of the week following a record-breaking performance at the 2026 E
Outerbridge climbs regional standings after Carifta heroics
Following a landmark week at the 53rd Carifta Games, the latest NACAC outdoor rankings confirm Bermuda’s Miles Outerbridge has officially broken into the regi
Olympian Geri Mewett proud to see daughter win Carifta medal
Olympian Geri Mewett has expressed his pride at being on hand to watch his daughters compete for Bermuda at the Carifta Aquatics Championship in Martinique.
Mewett was cheering on from the stands wit…
Mewett was cheering on from the stands wit…
A 30-year-old visitor to Bermuda
A 30-year-old visitor to Bermuda has been formally charged with two counts of passing counterfeit currency, according to proceedings in Magistrates’ Court today.
A 20-year-old man appeared in
A 20-year-old man appeared in Magistrate’s Court facing multiple serious charges in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred earlier this year in Southampton.
Auto Solutions Recognized For Growth Success
Auto Solutions, Hyundai’s distributor in Bermuda, has been awarded for the highest sales growth in its category at the brand’s annual convention. A spokesperson said, “Hyundai Motor Central & South America celebrated in March in Panama its “Annual Convention”, gathering the distributors of the region to present updated information on the brand’s operation and to …