Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya, police say seven killed
The aircraft was flying to the Loisaba Conservancy when it crashed, according to a preliminary report from Archers Post police station seen by Reuters
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Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas, scientists say
Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer
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Global yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks
The U.S. Treasury Department said it would double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 bil
Remand for woman sought by Filipino authorities
A woman wanted in the Philippines in connection with a murder charge was remanded into custody in Bermuda today.
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…
Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils 2028 summer plans for island
Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled its summer 2028 schedule with trips to Bermuda from three cities across the American Northeast.
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…
Spin ace Brangman lands Cup Match Sportsmanship Award
Derrick Brangman has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Cup Match Sportsmanship Award by the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association.
The annual award recognises the character, composure, l…
The annual award recognises the character, composure, l…
SCARS Survey On Childhood Sexual Abuse
“29% of respondents disclosed experiencing sexual abuse before their 18th birthday,” according to a recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda, with the charity noting that “these findings remind us that child sexual abuse is both prevalent and profoundly life-altering.” A spokesperson said, “A recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda and conducted by KPMG has found that 29% …
Milai Perott Joins Corby Town Football Club
Bermudian goalkeeper Milai Perott has joined Corby Town FC for the 2026/27 season. The club — which plays in the Northern Premier League — unveiled Perott on its official Instagram account, sharing a graphic identifying him as a new goalkeeper. The 22-year-old, who has represented Bermuda internationally, joins the Corby Town following his time with Notts County. …
UK’s Pinewood Technologies to go private in $739 million Ridgeview deal
Under the terms of the deal, Pinewood shareholders will receive £4.48 per share in cash, representing a 43% premium to the company’s closing share price on Jul
Britain’s energy price cap to hit three-year high in October, Cornwall Insight says
The forecast comes after data on Wednesday showed a previous increase in energy bills pushed British inflation to a four-month high in July
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Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future
Iceland won the series of confrontations known as the Cod Wars, and control of those waters became the foundation of the volcanic island’s economy
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Bermuda Pair Meet As League Opponents
Teams featuring Bermuda internationals Kane Crichlow and Ne-Jai Tucker matched up against each other in the National League South match in the UK, with Dagenham & Redbridge earning a 2-0 victory over Walton & Hersham. Crichlow featured for Dagenham, while Tucker started for Walton & Hersham before being substituted in the second half. Noah Coppin …
Nathan Trott Makes Key Saves For Cardiff
Bermuda goalkeeper Nathan Trott made several important saves as Cardiff City earned a 1-1 draw against Wrexham in the Sky Bet Championship. Trott helped keep Cardiff within striking distance after Kieffer Moore gave Wrexham an early lead, before substitute Rubin Colwill scored from a free kick deep into stoppage time to secure a point for …
Brangman Named Sportsmanship Award Winner
The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association will honour Somerset Cricket Club’s Derrick Brangman with its 23rd Annual Sportsmanship Award, while also recognizing the inaugural Colts Cup Match sportsmanship honourees on August 20. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association will proudly present the 23rd Annual Sportsmanship Award to Derrick Brangman of the Somerset Cricket Club …
Virgin Atlantic and Trainline under UK watchdog scrutiny over pricing
Shares in Trainline, the only listed company of the three firms, were down nearly 17% to 202.4 pence at 1108 GMT, underperforming the wider market
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US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants
Around 21,000 of the 330,000 Haitians in the United States under TPS worked as caregivers and nursing assistants as of last year, serving around 77,000 patients
Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land
The trend can mean investment in underprivileged areas where governments are trying to stimulate jobs and growth, but the developers also risk opposition from r
UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills
Annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, reflecting a 13%
London’s FTSE 100 slips after inflation report; Smith+Nephew drops
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,711.52 points by 0926 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3% to 24,483.70 points
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Taste Of Bermuda Set For Four-Day Festival
The City of Hamilton has unveiled the 2026 Taste of Bermuda programme, featuring four days of culinary experiences from October 8 to 11. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton’s most anticipated culinary weekend is back! Taste of Bermuda returns this October with four unforgettable days of bold flavours, immersive dining, and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, as the City …
Swimmers Continue Competing In Vancouver
Bermuda’s junior swimmers continued competing at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Connor Hupman competed in the men’s 100 metres freestyle and 50 metres backstroke, with his highest placing coming in the backstroke event, where he finished 20th. Logan Jones and Noah Maranzana also represented Bermuda …
Volleyball’s golden girls given warm reception
The Bermuda women’s volleyball team received a rapturous reception when they returned home after winning gold in the British Virgin Islands.
When captain Natalie Gazzard led the victorious side out o…
Bermuda Under-14 captain inspires victory over Martinique
Bermuda captain Adam Barritt was voted player of the match for the second time in a row after playing an instrumental role in a 2-0 triumph over Martinique at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Cha…
RG Fantasy League: two days to go before kick-off
There are only a few days until the start of the Premier League season on Friday and the RG Fantasy League is back up and running.
The Royal Gazette is again teaming up with BermudAir to provide a…
Woman facing extradition over murder in Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
St David’s businesses facing relocation for warehouse plan
Businesses at Marginal Wharf in St David’s have been told they will need to move by the end of September to make room for a grocery store and warehouse.
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Supreme Court trial set for former senator
A Supreme Court trial for a former Progressive Labour Party senator accused of causing the death of an award-winning footballer by driving could begin next month.
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
Jake Brislane Sets New Bermuda 5000M Record
Bermudian distance runner Jake Brislane set a national record in the men’s 5,000 metres after clocking 14min 12.69sec at the IFAM Oordegem meet in Belgium. Competing at the Putbosstadion, Brislane finished eighth in the race, which formed part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze series. Related Stories Bermuda Pacers Win 10 Medals At Invitational …
Phillips nominated for mentorship award
A local executive has been nominated for a prestigious British business honour.
Lorene Phillips, founder and chief executive of Clarendon Wallace, is one of two people shortlisted for the Insurance Su…
Lorene Phillips, founder and chief executive of Clarendon Wallace, is one of two people shortlisted for the Insurance Su…
Truck driver arrested after three-way collision
A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving heavy trucks on Monday.
Police confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained injurie…
Police confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained injurie…
Bryan Dooley: Insurance investors
Insurance stocks have had a nice run, maybe too nice.
As a group, the sector is up about 15 per cent since the end of May, as measured by the S&P Select Insurance Industry index, far exceeding the…
As a group, the sector is up about 15 per cent since the end of May, as measured by the S&P Select Insurance Industry index, far exceeding the…
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• Police Updated Statement: It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 18 2026
August 18 saw 7,751 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $451,900.00 BD. 7,351 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $60.00 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.10 per share. The BSX finished at 3,858.25, up 0.75% on …
Jediah Cumbermack On Round Seven Races
Motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack competed in round seven of the 1pMobile National Junior Sportbike Championship at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire at the weekend. The Bermudian qualified seventeenth and finished fourteenth in race one but did not finish the second race after a collision. Cumbermack, who races for Team ROKiT Rookies, said: “My first time racing …
Adam Hall Scores Twice In Goldeyes Win
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored twice as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 9-6 in the American Association West yesterday [August 18]. Hall singled in the third inning before scoring on Keshawn Lynch’s two-run single. The Bermudian shortstop singled again in the fourth and came home on Noah Marcelo’s double as the …
The Office of the Director
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that Bermuda has received an official request from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder.
‘Alarming’ survey highlights child sexual abuse in Bermuda
A charity dedicated to ending child sexual abuse said the results of a recent survey highlighted both the scale of the issue and its impact on the community.
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Public Town Hall To Discuss Phase 2 Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall on August 20 to present proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects and gather community feedback. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall meeting at St. Paul AME Church Centennial Hall on Court Street in …
Bank price falls 2.3%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 28.78 points or 0.75 per cent, to end the day at 3,858.35.
Some 7,351 Butterfield shares were traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price rising 50 cents or 0….
Some 7,351 Butterfield shares were traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price rising 50 cents or 0….
Mark Pickering to join Conduit Re
Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, the Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, has appointed Mark Pickering as chief financial officer as of November. Mark will join t…
BMA confirms 7 new insurance registrations in July
The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed seven new insurance registrations in July, with additions spanning a diverse range of operational structures.
The newcomers are: Hector Insurance (Class 1), We…
The newcomers are: Hector Insurance (Class 1), We…
Buttonwood Re rings the bell at BSX
The listing of Mangrove Property Insurance Company’s inaugural catastrophe bond on the Bermuda Stock Exchange has been celebrated with a bell-ringing ceremony at Exchange House on Pitts Bay Road.
Butt…
Butt…
Medal Winners Eligible For $23,500 In Incentives
The government congratulated Bermuda’s athletes for their performances at the 2026 CAC Games and Commonwealth Games, noting that the medal-winning athletes are eligible for a combined $23,500 in performance incentives. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Sport and Recreation extends its congratulations to the athletes who participated in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean …
Authority will help ‘decentralise’ education
An Education Authority may lead to a public education system less affected by political cycles, and school boards allowing for more decentralised decision-makin
Woman facing extradition over murder in the Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts tomorrow facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
Brewin’s Voyage Raises $96,000 For Charity
Jonathan Brewin has completed a three-month charity voyage around the United Kingdom aboard Big Bear, raising more than £71,000 [$96,163] for BBC Children in Need. Brewin and his crew departed Hamble in May 2026 aboard the J/160 yacht, accompanied by the charity’s Pudsey Bear mascot. The voyage covered approximately 2,200 nautical miles and included visits …
Request From Philippines For Arrest In Murder Case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that Bermuda received an official request from the Philippines “seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder” and said that Ms Requerme “will appear before the Magistrates’ Court of Bermuda …
Sue Crawford to lead distribution at Relm
Focused on emerging industries, Relm Insurance announced the appointment of Sue Crawford as senior vice-president, head of distribution, reporting to Shane Doyle, chief underwriting officer.
Based in…
Based in…
Privacy Commission seeks workspace after office closure
Employees at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda were forced to work remotely this month after mould was found in their Church Street building.
The office announced today its staff were…
The office announced today its staff were…