ECB picks 36 payment firms for digital euro pilot
The ECB has been working on the digital euro for years, partly to wean the bloc off U.S.-based payment providers, and hopes for first issuance in 2029
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London’s FTSE indexes ease as Iran conflict rattles markets
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.3% to 10,461.14 points by 1024 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.7%
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 13 2026
July 13 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $47,925.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $58.05 per share, while another 700 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,746.91, even on the day. …
Beach Volleyball At Horseshoe Bay
The Bermuda Volleyball Association will host a co-ed beach volleyball tournament at Horseshoe Bay on July 25. Registration for the event, which runs from 10am to 3pm, is open until July 22. Entry costs $160 per team for the co-ed fours competition and $80 per team for the co-ed twos event. Lunch is not included. …
Crossfire Wins Wednesday Night Race
Crossfire claimed victory in Race 14 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after recording the fastest corrected time of 1:08:42. Back in Black finished second on corrected time in 1:09:01, with Thrash third in 1:09:10. Crossfire also crossed the finish line first with the fastest elapsed time of 1:02:17. Back in Black was second across …
Youth Triathletes Impress In Iowa
Bermuda triathletes produced a series of strong performances at the Flatland Cup in Iowa, with Rory Shepherd leading the way by finishing third in the youth male race. Riana Robinson placed ninth in the youth female event, while Gianluca Bortoli finished tenth in the junior male race and Elena Bortoli was tenth in the youth …
Flora Duffy In Commonwealth Award Final
Dame Flora Duffy’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, has reached the final of the competition’s Greatest Moment award. Duffy became the first Bermudian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she dominated the women’s triathlon on the Gold Coast, leading from start to finish in a time …
Sakari Famous equals national record in first pro victory
Sakari Famous has beaten some of America’s best high jumpers in her first meet as a professional.
Famous equalled her national high jump record of 1.85 metres when coming out on top of a stacked field…
Famous equalled her national high jump record of 1.85 metres when coming out on top of a stacked field…
St George’s Prep students stay course with charity golf initiative
A pilot programme designed to break down barriers preventing young Bermudians from playing golf recently celebrated a significant milestone.
Nine students from St George’s Preparatory School became th…
Nine students from St George’s Preparatory School became th…
Addict jailed for new year break-in
A Hamilton Parish man who admitted breaking into a house with a crowbar on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for six years.
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…
Arrested police officer suspended from duty
A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service have confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…
We have time to adapt to AI’s huge job impact, says expert
Artificial intelligence will be capable of doing the work equivalent of nearly 400 million of today’s jobs by 2050.
But global trends such as the ageing population and climate change will drive the cr…
But global trends such as the ageing population and climate change will drive the cr…
Speeding driver disqualified
Speeding twice on North Shore Road proved costly for a 25-year-old Devonshire man.
Timothy Rogers was hit in the pocket and banned from operating any motor vehicle for six months at Magistrates’ Court…
Timothy Rogers was hit in the pocket and banned from operating any motor vehicle for six months at Magistrates’ Court…
Hospitals board welcomes summer student class
Dozens of young people have rolled up their sleeves to join the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s summer student programme.
A BHB spokeswoman said that 39 students had been selected from 143 applicants, inclu…
A BHB spokeswoman said that 39 students had been selected from 143 applicants, inclu…
College Foundation’s $150,000 modernisation investment
Students at the Bermuda College will soon be able to thrive in a brand new state-of-the-art classroom.
The recently completed transformation is part of the Bermuda College Foundation’s modernisation d…
The recently completed transformation is part of the Bermuda College Foundation’s modernisation d…
TikTok culture to be showcased at Summer Rave
Bermuda Summer Rave is set to bring music, colour, and TikTok culture to the CedarBridge Academy Courtyard on Saturday, July 18, from 9
French flair to be celebrated in Bermuda on Bastille Day
The Alliance Française de Bermuda is inviting the community to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday, July 14th, with an evening dedicated to French culture, cuisi
Amazing journey: From Bermuda to Broadway
Renowned Bermudian actress Tsilala Brock shares her story
The highly acclaimed Broadway production Suffs features Bermudian actress and writer Tsilala B
Outerbridge celebrated for work bringing job fair to life
Alneisha Outerbridge, one of the organisers behind the recent Public Service Career Fair and Expo, has been awarded the June Public Service Excellence Award for her work.
A government spokeswoman said…
A government spokeswoman said…
Oil gains over 5% as Trump says US reinstating Iran naval blockade
Brent crude futures were up $4.06, or 5.34%, to $80.07 at 12:44 p.m. EDT (1644 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $3.74, or 5.24%, to $75.15
Allshores and Butterfield trade on BSX
The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,746.91 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Five hundred shares of Butterfield Bank traded, leaving the bank unchanged at $58.05, while 700 Allshores shares changed hands with…
Five hundred shares of Butterfield Bank traded, leaving the bank unchanged at $58.05, while 700 Allshores shares changed hands with…
DHT tankers generate six-figure daily earnings
Bermudian-based tanker operator DHT Holdings generated time charter equivalent second-quarter earnings of $126,700 per day for each of the company’s vessels, which are all in the very large crude carr…
Britain and Switzerland look to boost services with new trade deal
Britain said the deal could boost exports by £5.2 billion ($7 billion) a year with its enhancements on services and digital trade
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UK counter-terrorism police take over investigation into murder of former minister Widdecombe
Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England last Thursday with what police described as “serious injuries”
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Digicel network restoration efforts continue
Digicel Bermuda is currently responding to a network outage affecting portions of its fixed line services
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Carey Olsen pledges three-year support for Bermuda Pride
Carey Olsen has made a pledge to OutBermuda, signing on as a “rainbow sponsor” for the Bermuda Pride event for three years.
A spokesman for the charity said this was a landmark moment for OutBermuda, …
A spokesman for the charity said this was a landmark moment for OutBermuda, …
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, police investigating possible negligence
A video of the incident posted on social media and verified by Reuters showed thick smoke billowing out of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, before an intense hor
European regulator appoints technical advisor to probe Ryanair window incident
The incident occurred on July 10 aboard a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air
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Gov warns public against unauthorised TikTok account
Full statement from the Ministry of Justice:
The Ministry of Justice is advising the public of an unauthorised TikTok account impersonating the Attorney-Gen
Michael Weeks on PLP deputy leadership bid: ‘I bring a listening ear’
The former National Security Minister said he only lost by 4 votes in the last Progressive Labour Party delegates leadership challenge in 2025
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College deepens ties with Arizona State
Bermuda College’s array of international agreements with institutions of higher learning overseas has been boosted with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Arizona State University,
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RA’s Burgess elected to role with regional utility regulators body
Nigel Burgess, director of utility regulation at the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, has been elected deputy chairman of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators.
The appointment places a Ber…
The appointment places a Ber…
BHB Welcome 39 Summer Student Employees
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has welcomed 39 students to the organisation this summer in paid employment. A spokesperson said, “More than a quarter of the students [11] are pursuing studies in allied health fields including kinesiology, social work, biomedical science, pharmacology, radiological science and laboratory science.” BHB Director of Human Resources and Operations Nyon Steede …
Overseas help to be deployed to locate rattlesnake
A specialist team will arrive on the island this week to bolster efforts to track down a rattlesnake first seen last month in Southampton.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
UK agrees deal to join EU Ukraine Support Loan scheme
Starmer announced the agreement as he arrived in Paris for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing group of Ukrainian allied countries
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Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland
Intel said the move would upgrade and maximize capacity at its facility in Leixlip outside Dublin that produces Intel 3 silicon wafers, which the company says i
Spain identifies six victims of deadly wildfire
The victims include a married couple from Spain and Britain
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Six victims of one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on rec
Four individual medals for Bermuda at junior Caribbean squash event
Bermuda’s junior squash stars enjoyed an exceptional opening weekend at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, capturing four individual medals in To
Overseas Specialists To Help In Rattlesnake Search
“A specialist team, supported by two dogs trained to detect the specific scent of rattlesnakes, will arrive in Bermuda this week to assist” with the search for the rattlesnake, the Government has advised A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is aware of a report received on 11 July regarding a …
Police Officer Suspended Following Arrest
A Bermuda Police Service officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended with pay while the investigation continues. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the officer recently arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has also been suspended from duty, with pay, under the Police Conduct Orders 2016. “The investigation …
Bermuda College Signs MOU With ASU
Bermuda College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Arizona State University, creating what they called a “new framework for academic and scientific collaboration between the two institutions.” A spokesperson said, “The agreement will support opportunities for faculty development and exchange, student exchange, joint events, and the sharing of teaching methods, publications and course design. …
‘Rattling sound in long grass
Government provides update on search for rattlesnake
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is aware of a report received on 11 July regarding a p
Update: Arrested police officer suspended, with pay
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the officer recently arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has also been suspended from duty, with pay, under
Unstoppable Bermuda clinch Caribbean Beach Volleyball gold
Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa crowned a flawless, undefeated campaign by capturing the gold medal at the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St Kitts.
Silver medal a highlight of Bermuda’s NACAC campaign
Bermuda’s young athletes wrapped up their 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championship campaign in Apizaco, Mexico, with a superb podium finish on the field.
Eric West finishes tied for second in Guatemala event
Eric West enjoyed a highly successful debut at the 6th National Amateur Ranking tournament in Guatemala at the weekend.
The Bermuda Stroke Play champion finished tied for second with an even-par 216 a…
The Bermuda Stroke Play champion finished tied for second with an even-par 216 a…
Police: arrested officer suspended from duty
A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Government careers fair ‘met objective’
Interest in Public Service jobs has increased following a career fair and expo, the Government has said.
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Famous over the moon after historic professional debut victory
Bermuda’s Sakari Famous enjoyed a dream start to her professional high jump career, securing a stunning victory at the Murphey Classic while matching her own
Allshores Sponsor 2026 Golf Volunteer Program
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched its 2026 Volunteer Programme, with Allshores returning as the presenting sponsors of the Volunteer Program. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Championship is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Volunteer Program, presented by longtime partners Allshores. As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course in its new …