Ditching single-use plastics – a long and winding road
A legal framework for restricting single-use plastics is now before legislators – nearly eight years after it was first touted
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Youth Advisory Board seek to reduce barriers to mental health support
The Youth Advisory Board recently met with Government leaders including Premier Burt to present their recommendations to shape new mental health policies for yo
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump’s administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East
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Butterfield shares up 0.9% in New York
The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 3,297.15 as turnover totalled $147,200.
Only Allshores experienced activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, with 6,400 shares trading as the price remained at $23.
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Only Allshores experienced activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, with 6,400 shares trading as the price remained at $23.
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Bermuda U-14 Teams Finish ITF Campaign
Bermuda Under-14′s campaign at the ITF World Junior Tennis competition in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, concluded with the girls finishing eighth and the boys ninth. The girls secured eighth place with a 2-1 victory over St Lucia. Arianna Parra lost her singles match 2-4, 4-2, 10-2 to Merkisha Justin, before Chloe McBrearty levelled the tie …
Turkey says NATO defences down missile from Iran
There was no immediate comment from Tehran which has denied specifically targeting its neighbour Turkey during the conflict and has said it was not involved in
Opening doors for Bermudian students overseas
Bridgeway Education continues its mission of creating opportunities for Bermudian students beyond the island. Founder Neil Speight shared his excitement abou
Volvo Cars to exclusively sell Lynk & Co electric cars in Europe
The new partnership will allow both brands to reach a wider audience, as they target different customers and segments without additional product investments
European, African oil market gets tighter as Asia buys more
The Iran war has forced the shutdown of at least 10 million barrels per day of oil from the Middle East due to Iran’s effective closure of the strait
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Selley And Bridges Win St Pete Grand Prix
David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a dominant victory on day two of the Monster Energy 6th Annual St Pete Powerboat Grand Prix in Florida. Competing in the Super Stock class, the pair piloted the S-25 Team Bermuda boat from pole position, leading all four laps in rough bay conditions to finish in 12min 24.295sec. …
The Speaker of the House,
The Speaker of the House, the Honorable Dennis Lister, is advising the public that his mobile phone has been hacked and compromised.
Tyler Smith Takes Fifth At Africa Cup
Tyler Smith produced his strongest result of the season, finishing fifth at the Africa Triathlon Premium Cup in Mossel Bay, South Africa. He completed the standard-distance race in 1hr 51min 28sec, climbing through the field with the second-fastest 10km run of the day [32:31]. Smith exited the 1.5km swim in ninth place in 19:26 and …
Devonshire Colts Defeat Paget Lions
Devonshire Colts enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Paget Lions in the Premier Division at White Hill Field. Colts, now in the title hunt heading into the season finale, took the lead in the seventeenth minute through Keino Burch. Senoj Mitchell doubled their lead in the 34th minute. Shakir Smith pulled a goal back for Lions …
List of Planning Applications Advertised on March 30, 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 Church Street West, City of Hamilton HM12. Any person wishing to object must do so by April 13, 2026 (within 14 days of the date advertised).
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Open Mat Pair Claim Medals In Florida
Open Mat Bermuda athletes Sydney Mason and Michael Walsh secured bronze medals at the IBJJF Pan Championship held at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Mason earned her podium finish in the adult female heavyweight division, while Walsh placed third in the white belt master 4 male middleweight category. Keegan Dyer recorded a submission …
New charity aims to promote and expand golf on island
Some of the island’s top golfers have joined forces in a charitable initiative committed to expanding access to golf and creating pathways for personal and athletic development on the island.
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Tyler Smith’s African adventure ends with fantastic fifth
Tyler Smith took his return from injury to a new level by finishing fifth in the 2026 Africa Triathlon Premium Cup last weekend.
Racing over the Olympic distance, Smith completed the 1.5 kilometre swi…
Racing over the Olympic distance, Smith completed the 1.5 kilometre swi…
Barrowclough to lead PFI’s Bermuda reinsurance operations
Joseph Barrowclough has been appointed president of Bermuda reinsurance at US insurance and investment firm Prudential Financial Inc.
In the role, he will oversee Gibraltar Re and Lotus Re, PFI’s two …
In the role, he will oversee Gibraltar Re and Lotus Re, PFI’s two …
U.S. SailGP Team Partners With BTA
The U.S. SailGP Team has named the Bermuda Tourism Authority as its Official Tourism Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], naming the organization their Official Tourism Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The collaboration …
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Trump also threatened to attack the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran
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UK regulator lowers car finance mis-selling bill to $12 billion
The headline number, published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after the stock market’s close, was lowered from an originally proposed 11 billion pound
WTO suffers fresh blow after trade reform push hits wall in Cameroon
The deadlock after four days of talks in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde could give added impetus to groups of countries seeking deals among themselves outside the W
President Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s right to supply oil to Cuba
Sheinbaum’s remarks came one day after U.S. president Donald Trump softened his stance on the block of oil shipments to the Communist-run island and as a Russia
2026 Paget Parish Scholarship Applications Open
The Paget Parish Council announced that 2026 scholarship applications will open on Wednesday, April 1, and encourages all eligible Paget residents to apply. A spokesperson said, “All eligible students must be residents of Paget Parish and full applications and eligibility requirements can be found on the island’s national portal, which is www.BermudaScholarships.com. “There are two available awards …
Smith surges to fifth in Mossel Bay as Hayward tests mettle in Portugal
Bermudian triathlete Tyler Smith has recorded his strongest finish of the 2026 season so far, clinching a superb fifth place at the Africa Triathlon Premium Cup
Team Bermuda masters the chop to claim dominant St. Pete victory
Bermuda’s David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a flawless display of offshore powerboat racing to claim a wire-to-wire victory on the second day of the 6t
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DeRosa smashes national record three times
Tiara DeRosa produced a masterclass in the throwing circle at the National Sports Centre, rewriting the record books three times in a single afternoon as Bermud
Fort Hamilton Reopened
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SailGP partners with Bermuda Tourism Authority
NEW YORK, NY — (March 30, 2026) — The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a partners
Good Friday holiday trash schedule announced
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has provided the schedule for trash and recycling collection over the Good Friday holiday.
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…
Minister On Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
“I am pleased to announce the launch of Bermuda’s inaugural National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment [NCRA],” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 27]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise this Honourable House of the continued advancement of Bermuda’s national cybersecurity …
Kirk takes over as Axis CFO
Matthew Kirk has taken over as chief financial officer of Axis Capital, completing a planned transition, the company said.
The Bermudian-based specialty insurer and reinsurer announced that Mr Kirk wo…
The Bermudian-based specialty insurer and reinsurer announced that Mr Kirk wo…
Photos: Fine Art Gallery At Habitat ReStore
An art gallery opening at Habitat ReStore brought together artists, guests and supporters for an evening celebrating creativity and community. The event featured works by Sheilagh Head, Diana Amos, Eli Cedrone, Lee Petty, Vivienne Gardner, Marty Hatfield, Stephen Card and Carmen DiMarco, with attendees enjoying refreshments and meeting the artists behind the pieces. Related Stories …
Bermuda U-14 Teams Compete In Play-Offs
Bermuda’s under-14 boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were defeated in the ITF World Junior play-offs in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. In the boys’ 6th–10th place play-off, Guatemala’s Felipe Bolanos Flores set the tone with a 4-0, 4-0 win over Bermuda’s Riley Maybury. Ian Lemcke Morales defeated Trystan Thompson 4-1, 4-0 to seal the tie. The …
Miguel Power & Sean Pedro Race In UK Event
Bermudian sailors Miguel Power and Sean Pedro competed in the ILCA UK Ovington ILCA 6 National Open at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The regatta, held at the venue that hosted the London 2012 Olympic sailing competition, featured five races and a fleet of 80 boats, including leading youth and senior sailors from …
Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding programme, ministry says
Ahmad Munawir, a conservation official at the ministry, told Reuters a male and a female will be sent to a zoo in Shizuoka
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Photos: 2026 BNT Palm Sunday Walk
The Bermuda National Trust’s 51st annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [March 29], featuring a 5.85-mile scenic route starting on Boaz Island. Myles Darrell, Head of Natural Heritage at BNT, previously said, “The Palm Sunday Walk is a wonderful spring tradition that invites the community to step outside, enjoy fresh air, and discover parts of Bermuda they may not have explored …
Photos: BZS Hosts Zoom Around The Sound
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted the annual Zoom Around the Sound this weekend, a 7.2-mile fun event supporting BZS education and conservation programmes, with participants running, walking, riding, or gliding around Harrington Sound. A spokesperson previously said, “This event was the brainchild of the Butterfield family over 30 years ago and has been sponsored …
South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Sunday the government could expand restrictions on passenger car use beyond public institutions if crude prices rise to a
EU energy ministers seek to coordinate Iran war response
Europe’s heavy reliance on energy imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices since the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed
UK fines Apple subsidiary $516,000 over Russia sanctions breach
A notice from the government on Monday said ADI had made funds available to a designated person without a licence in relation to two payments in 2022
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Wanderers, Invaders, Beers & Flyers Win
A total of 133 runs were scored across four Bermuda Softball League games at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond. The One Hit Wanderers defeated Fundamental Standpoints 26-12. Joe Barrosso went four-for-five with three home runs and seven RBIs for the Wanderers. Dylan Sommerville led Fundamental Standpoints, finishing three-for-four with a double and a home run. …
Photos: ‘Showdown At Sundown’ Karting Event
Karting drivers competed under the lights at Southside Motorsports Raceway in St David’s during the inaugural “Showdown At Sundown,” featuring over 60 local and international racers across seven classes. Chris Smith, president of the Bermuda Karting Association, previously told Bernews, “We wanted to do something different and came up with the idea of a night …
Society Swimathon & Walk To Be Held On April 11
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will host its ninth annual Swim-a-thon and Walk on April 11, at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Aquatics and Fitness Centre in honor of the late Stanley Ingham. A spokesperson said, “April 11th, 2026, will mark the 9thth annual Swim-a-thon and Walk of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda …