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The Ministry of Health highlighted the importance of breastfeeding last week with a series of educational community-building events as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
The activities, organised b…

News / Royal Gazette

Young interns reap rewards of work programme

August 12, 2026

Fifteen interns have completed a six-week SkillCraft youth internship with host organisations across Bermuda to gain valuable work experience.
They worked on social media marketing programmes which fe…

Business / Royal Gazette

Bank price climbs 0.95%

August 12, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index held at 3,948.83 after no activity on the domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield Bank rose 60 cents or 0.95 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange t…

Business / Royal Gazette

Waters leading Axa XL’s large commercial and speciality business

August 12, 2026

Axa XL has made Matt Waters head of its large commercial and speciality business unit.
Lucy Pilko, Axa XL’s chief executive, Americas, said their large commercial and speciality clients are navigating…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Speed cameras will influence road behaviours’

August 12, 2026

As Government aims to half road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030, the Police Commissioner lauded the pending roll-out of speed cameras – but stressed tha

Business / Royal Gazette

David Soutter appointed RiverStone International CRO

August 12, 2026

David Soutter is the new group chief risk officer at RiverStone International, reporting to chief executive Paul Brockman.
The company is an acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hegseth welcomes Colombia to counter-drug alliance after its election

August 12, 2026

The meeting of the so-called Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition took place in Panama, whose canal became an early focus of President Donald Trump’s Latin America

Bernews / Business

Google Plans Third Subsea Bermuda Cable Link

August 12, 2026

Google announced plans for a third subsea cable connection involving Bermuda, with the new Canoa system set to link the island directly with the Dominican Republic. Google’s announcement said, “Canoa is a new subsea cable system connecting the Dominican Republic to Bermuda. Canoa comes from the Taíno word for canoe, harkening to the longstanding maritime …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

August 12, 2026

The countries could help define the mechanism’s scope, provide personnel to oversee its implementation or contribute troops to observe or take part in inspectio

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Once in a lifetime’: Iceland experiences full solar eclipse, Spain up next

August 12, 2026

A break in the clouds allowed holidaymakers and locals to glimpse the celestial phenomenon

International News via Reuters:

The skies above Iceland f

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Australia sets ‘world-leading’ minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

August 12, 2026

Gig workers will be paid at least A$31.30 ($22.11) an hour, above Australia’s minimum wage of A$26.44, while remaining responsible for maintaining third-party i

Bernews / News

Bermuda To Host Mexico In Tennis Davis Cup

August 12, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] confirmed that official approval has been granted for Bermuda to host its 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie against Mexico next month, marking the historic return of Davis Cup competition to local shores after three decades. A spokesperson said, “Following the initial announcement earlier this year celebrating Bermuda’s …

News / Royal Gazette

Mangrove Bay Post Office reopens after renovations

August 12, 2026

A West End post office has officially reopened after almost a year of renovations.
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…

News / Royal Gazette

Limit remains for lobster licences as season nears

August 12, 2026

A limit of 175 recreational lobster diver licences is to remain in place as fishing season for the popular catch opens on September 1.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Musician turns love of Bermuda into music

August 12, 2026

After visiting Bermuda with his wife for 25 years, American musician and bandleader Richard Barnes has turned his love for the island into music. Inspired by B

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Sailors Set For World Championships

August 12, 2026

Bermuda’s sailors completed their practice session in Stockholm, Sweden this week ahead of the World Sailing Open Team Racing World Championship. According to the event website, the Bermuda team consists of Millie Lewis, Ceci Wollman, Sammy Dill, Josh Greenslade, Alan Frith, Seb Round, Emily Davis and Aiden Young. Competition begins on Thursday and continues through …

Bernews / News

Police: Help Locate 40-Year-Old Matthew Raynor

August 12, 2026

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Matthew Raynor. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Bermuda national Matthew Raynor. “Mr. Raynor is described as being 5’ 10” in height, medium build and dark brown complexioned, with black hair worn in braids. …

News / Royal Gazette

Hospital traffic affected by work at KEMH

August 12, 2026

No traffic will be allowed along part of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital campus tomorrow morning.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that no through access will be permitted between Point Finger Ro…

News / Royal Gazette

Seniors agency seeks to grow ranks

August 12, 2026

A need for residents aged 50 and above to avail of Age Concern has been heightened by the island’s economic climate, the charity stated, as it launched a membership drive.
The group said its campaign …

Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda reinsurers sponsor nearly $1.4bn in cat bonds

August 12, 2026

Bermudian-based reinsurers sponsored nearly $1.4 billion of catastrophe bonds during a record-breaking second quarter.
A new report from Artemis found that investor capital helped drive down the cost…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Thirteen deaths too many’

August 12, 2026

Traffic enforcement to be stepped up as leaders collaborate on ways to improve road safety. Sobriety checkpoints to start this week

The current situatio

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda given green light for Davis Cup return

August 12, 2026

Crucial partnerships have been forged for the return of Davis Cup action to the island next month.
With WER Joell Tennis Stadium given approval by World Tennis (formerly International Tennis Federati…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Confirmed: Davis Cup tennis to return to Bermuda

August 12, 2026

Featured from left to right: Michael DeCouto, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer – BTA; Tanya Bule, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking – HSBC; Mi

News / TNN

The female visitor was seriously

August 12, 2026

The female visitor was seriously injured in the crash and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Police have now confirmed the tragic outcome, stating that the woman succumbed to her injuries.

Bernews / News

Sophia Perrin & I’Aura Golding Earn PwC Awards

August 12, 2026

PwC Bermuda announced Sophia Perrin as the winner of its 2026 Peter Mitchell Scholarship and I’Aura Golding as the recipient of the ABIC Award sponsored by the firm. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda today announced the winners of its 2026 Peter Mitchell Scholarship and ABIC Award. Sophia Perrin is the winner of this year’s Peter Mitchell …

Bernews / Sport

Video: Donawa Scores In North Carolina Victory

August 12, 2026

Bermudian footballer Jace Donawa scored an impressive goal as the University of North Carolina men’s soccer team defeated Liberty 5-4 at the Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium in North Carolina. Ryan Zellefrow opened the scoring for North Carolina in the 21st minute before Liberty equalised one minute later. The Tar Heels converted a penalty …

News / Royal Gazette

Water main repairs affect traffic in Sandys

August 12, 2026

A section of Somerset Road has been reduced to a single lane today to accommodate water main repairs.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said the lane closure between Sound View Road and B…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Search for Colombia earthquake survivors stretches into third day

August 12, 2026

At Torres del Limonar, a collapsed apartment complex in Cali, emergency workers were still searching through the rubble for signs of life after the 7.4-magnitud

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EasyJet flight attendants in France to go on strike on August 15-16

August 12, 2026

Talks between a group of different unions and the company over working conditions had not yielded any results

International News via Reuters:

EasyJe

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Trump administration again urges US Supreme Court intervention on mail ballots

August 12, 2026

Trump, a Republican, signed his executive order in March after years of calling for restrictions on voting by mail and pushing the false claim that his 2020 ele

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn

August 12, 2026

The slick off the coast of Oman from a grounded tanker carrying Russian crude had reportedly reached the mainland by Wednesday

International News via Re

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda primed for Team Racing World Championship challenge

August 12, 2026

Bermuda’s sailors are hoping to make a bright start to the 2026 Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden, today.
The island is being represented by two teams led by skippers Alan Frith and …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Harlem Bean-Fox and Arima Turner grateful for funding from Warwick Parish

August 12, 2026

Harlem Bean-Fox and Arima Turner have expressed their appreciation to Warwick Parish Council for awarding them $5,000 bursaries each.
The two young athletes were presented with their cheques by JMair…

Bernews / News

Live Video: Press Conference On Road Safety

August 12, 2026

Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of National Security, Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief are holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 12] to address the topic of road safety. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Part I Part II Related …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Clarien Bank joins sponsors of Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon

August 12, 2026

Bermuda’s preparations to host this year’s Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships have received another shot in the arm after Clarien Bank announced its sponsorship for the annual regional even…

News / Royal Gazette

Live: joint road safety media conference

August 12, 2026

A joint media conference about measures related to road safety is being held by government ministers this afternoon.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, and Ryan Robin…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda secures its first direct Subsea cable link to the Caribbean

August 12, 2026

As global connectivity and robust infrastructure remains important in rapidly growing technology-driven environment, yesterday (Aug. 10), Google today announced

Business / Royal Gazette

Google adds new subsea cable plan

August 12, 2026

Google has announced a new Bermuda cable landing connecting to the Dominican Republic.
The new system, Canoa, makes a link that provides options for Central and South American traffic needing to go Eu…

Bernews / News

63-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Collision

August 12, 2026

The police have confirmed the death of a 63-year-old woman following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s thirteenth road fatality of 2026. “Around 1pm Tuesday, 11th August 2026, a female visitor, understood to be a 63-year-old American woman, riding a rental scooter west along Middle …

News / Royal Gazette

Visitor recorded as island’s 13th road fatality

August 12, 2026

A visitor who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality, police said this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bike crash involving female tourist proves fatal

August 12, 2026

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s thirteenth road fatality of 2026.

Around 1pm Tuesday, 11th August 2026, a female vis

News / Royal Gazette

Raleigh hosts youth leadership workshop

August 12, 2026

Teenagers have been invited to apply for places on a Raleigh International Bermuda workshop designed to help them maximise their leadership abilities.
The charity said that Lead From Within — an inter…

Bernews / News

Live Video: Mangrove Bay Post Office Re-opening

August 12, 2026

Minister for the Cabinet Office Dr Emilygail Dill is holding a press conference this morning [August 12] for the Ribbon-Cutting reopening of the Mangrove Bay Post Office. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Perot Post Office Officially Re-Opened Post Office Advises On …

News / Royal Gazette

Four recognised for hospital volunteer work

August 12, 2026

Four volunteers have been rewarded for their hours of service in hospital with a cheque for $7,500 each.
The awards were made by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for the candy stripers’ service and…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Allshores donates $3 million for cancer care

August 12, 2026

Allshores today announces a $3 million donation over three years to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre (“the Centre”) which will help improve access to ad

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Clarien announces CARIFTA sponsorship

August 12, 2026

Clarien Bank Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, reinforcing its commitment to investing in young

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda College signs new U.K. agreement

August 12, 2026

A new agreement will give Bermuda College students another affordable route to continue their studies overseas.

The College has signed an agreement with the

Bernews / News

Bermuda College Signs Agreement With Hartpury

August 12, 2026

Bermuda College has signed a new agreement with Hartpury University and Hartpury College in the UK, giving students “another affordable route to continue their studies overseas.” A spokesperson said, “A new agreement will give Bermuda College students another affordable route to continue their studies overseas. “The College has signed an agreement with the UK’s Hartpury …

Bernews / Business

Energize, H&H & More At Harbour Nights Tonight

August 12, 2026

Harbour Nights returns to Front Street tonight [Aug 12] and this week’s lineup includes the City Town Crier, Energize Wellness, H&H Gombeys, Ronnie & The Secrets and more. A spokesperson said, “Harbour Nights is back this Wednesday, August 12, 7-10 PM on Front Street! This week’s lineup features the City Town Crier, Energize Wellness, H&H Gombeys, and …

News / Royal Gazette

Framework for advance review of major healthcare changes

August 12, 2026

A planned framework would allow the Government to review how changes to Bermuda’s healthcare may impact patients, access to care, costs or the wider system before implementation.
The proposed structur…