Sterling edges up; UK service sector activity improves
Investors took some heart from U.S. President Donald Trump saying his administration had held “very good discussions” with Iran during all-day negotiations on T
Tyler Christopher Backed To Outbox Silva
Tyler Christopher will look to extend his unbeaten record against Portugal’s Mauro Silva after manager Jon Pegg backed the Bermudian to box his way to victory in Leeds, England, on Saturday [August 8]. Christopher [12-0] takes on Silva [9-0] in an eight-round bout at the First Direct Arena on the undercard of a Boxxer promotion. …
Eloise Furbert Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Eloise Furbert marked a momentous occasion, celebrating her 100th birthday on August 3rd. A Government spokesperson said, “Mrs. Eloise Furbert celebrated her 100th birthday on August 3. On her birthday, Acting Premier The Hon. Diallo Rabain JP, MP, accompanied by MP Leroy Bean and Mr. Derrick Burgess, visited Mrs. Furbert and presented her with …
Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening
Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Meyers & Savage Compete In USODA Gold Fleet
Bermudian youth sailors Heath Meyers and Jesse Savage are competing in the Gold Fleet at the USODA Championship in New Jersey. Meyers was the top Bermudian finisher, placing 24th overall with a net score of 214 points. He recorded four top-10 finishes during the 12-race regatta, including a fourth-place finish in the opening race. Savage …
Fairmont Southampton opens Palmetto Beach Club
Day passes, cabanas and dining available from August 13 ahead of the resort’s full reopening
Bermuda’s newest luxury beachfront destination welcomes
Talcott Financial Launches West Grove Re
Talcott Financial Group has launched West Grove Re, a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance sidecar, in partnership with Goldman Sachs. A spokesperson said, “Talcott Financial Group [“Talcott”], an international life insurance group providing comprehensive risk solutions for customers across the retirement and insurance industry, today announced the establishment of West Grove Re, Ltd. [“West Grove Re” or “the sidecar”], …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 4 2026
August 4 saw 5,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $309,750.00 BD. 5,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.5% at $61.25 per share. The BSX finished at 3,939.03, up 4.91% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Miles Outerbridge takes on world’s best young sprinters
As he prepares to hit the track at the iconic Hayward Field, sprinter Miles Outerbridge has expressed his hope that he will deliver a top-notch performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championship…
Dage Minors chases another medal at CAC Games
Dage Minors, Bermuda’s premier middle-distance runner, is chasing another medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Minors won a bronze medal in the 1,500 metres in El Salvador at the last CA…
Minors won a bronze medal in the 1,500 metres in El Salvador at the last CA…
Bermuda Under-19 rugby team look for quick start in Mexico
The Bermuda Under-19 rugby team will be targeting a fast start on Wednesday when they feature in two pool matches at the Americas North tournament in Querétaro, Mexico.
Bermuda face United States Sout…
Bermuda face United States Sout…
Watch: ‘Beautiful island – but you’ve got to be better than this’
Bermuda is on the verge of welcomed improvements in tourism numbers with the expected opening of the Fairmont Southampton in the months ahead.
But continued weaknesses in public transport brings conce…
But continued weaknesses in public transport brings conce…
Insurers turn to cat bonds as means of managing soaring wildfire risk
Insurers are turning to catastrophe bonds to pass on historic levels of wildfire risk to the capital markets.
Issuance of cat bonds that include exposure to wildfires has already soared to more than …
Issuance of cat bonds that include exposure to wildfires has already soared to more than …
Kelly Francis: The resignation never comes from nowhere
In a recent column, I wrote that recruitment in Bermuda has become a competition to persuade already-employed people to leave jobs they are not desperate to leave. There is a quieter version of that s…
Education reform aims to create ‘true’ two-tier system
The implementation of a “true two-tier” Bermuda public school system is back on the agenda with the return of Diallo Rabain as Minister of Education.
In his first sit-down interview since returning t…
In his first sit-down interview since returning t…
Appeal launched against suspension of energy plan
Belco and the Regulatory Authority have launched legal action over a decision last month to suspend the Integrated Resource Plan.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, suspended the IRP — a…
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, suspended the IRP — a…
‘World class’ experience promised as Fairmont beach club opens
A milestone was reached in the return of the Fairmont Southampton with the official opening of the Palmetto Beach Club at the iconic resort yesterday evening.
The new luxury beach front venue — which…
The new luxury beach front venue — which…
Appeal dismissed in child pornography case
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision not to fully suspend a prison sentence for a man convicted of child pornography offences.
Brian Bennett, 53, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to two counts …
Brian Bennett, 53, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to two counts …
Repeat sex offender jailed for three years
A serial sex offender who intruded on a woman’s a privacy has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
Devaun Cox, 41, was convicted of the offence in June after a trial and was sentenced in Magistr…
Devaun Cox, 41, was convicted of the offence in June after a trial and was sentenced in Magistr…
Bermuda sailors close in on medals at CAC Games
Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke maintained their strong positions in the International Laser Class Association fleet at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Tuesday.
Penruddocke had an …
Penruddocke had an …
Bermuda Pacers savour success in North Carolina
Bermuda Pacers head coach Cal Simons has hailed the club’s impressive display at this year’s Russell E Blunt East Coast Invitational in North Carolina.
The local team were represented by a 17-strong c…
The local team were represented by a 17-strong c…
Spotify’s higher spending on marketing, AI features to hit profit
The company also projected third-quarter monthly active users below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, blaming the weakness on product changes in emerging market
War takes heavy toll on IGI’s profits
International General Insurance Holdings reported a 63 per cent fall in second-quarter earnings after seeing losses linked to the war in the Middle East.
The Bermuda-based speciality insurer posted se…
The Bermuda-based speciality insurer posted se…
Congo Ebola response hit by worker protests over late pay
Dozens of health workers gathered outside Ebola treatment centres in Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, all in Ituri province, on Sunday and Monday, calling for im
Britain’s Princess Eugenie gives birth to third child
Eugenie, the younger daughter of the monarch’s disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, already has two sons, August,
Butterfield shares jump 5.5% on BSX
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 184.22 points, or 4.91 per cent, on the Bermuda Stock Exchange to close at 3,939.03.
Butterfield Bank saw 5,200 shares trade, ending the day at $61.25, up $3.20 or 5.5…
Butterfield Bank saw 5,200 shares trade, ending the day at $61.25, up $3.20 or 5.5…
AI offers ‘lifeline’ for emerging economies, World Bank says
Widespread job losses due to AI are also less of a threat to emerging economies, the report found, adding that developing economies have more to gain and less t
Axis makes two key appointments
Axis Capital has appointed Jennifer Davies as active underwriter for Axis Syndicate 1686.
Ms Davies will be responsible for overseeing all underwriting and related business activities of Syndicate 168…
Ms Davies will be responsible for overseeing all underwriting and related business activities of Syndicate 168…
Student Trailblazer Out Front Award Recipients
The Ministry announced the names of the Student Trailblazer Out Front Award recipients, with Sioma Tashani Rudo, Emma Oury, Sam Mello, Ruth Bella Correia, Kenya Robinson, Callahj Simons, Nyla Wellman, Chloe Burns, Zach McGuire, Dylan Jeffrey, and Khamil Burchall all receiving awards. A Government spokesperson said, “This week, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors will …
DPP Addresses Caribbean Court of Justice
Director of Public Prosecutions Cindy Clarke addressed the Caribbean Court of Justice in Trinidad & Tobago, becoming the first Bermudian to address the Court. A spokesperson said, “The Director of Public Prosecutions for Bermuda, Ms. Cindy E. Clarke, recently addressed the Caribbean Court of Justice [CCJ], appearing before the Court at its seat in Port …
Award winners blaze a trail
Graduating students who have shown achievement, perseverance, service, creativity, leadership and strong character will be celebrated this week by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors…
Bermuda’s story of cancer care recognised on global stage
Every day, people across Bermuda place their trust in Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre during some of the most important moments of their lives.
Now, that story is being shared with audiences around …
Now, that story is being shared with audiences around …
Bermuda College to offer crisis response courses
Courses on responding to high-stress events will be offered at the Bermuda College this autumn.
The programmes will be led by Mira Ingemann, an instructor certified by the International Critical Incid…
The programmes will be led by Mira Ingemann, an instructor certified by the International Critical Incid…
Vox pop: How best to grow the population?
Growing the population – and thereby expanding the tax base – has been cited for years as key to economic growth.
Bermuda’s birth rate is in decline, a g
A legal first: Bermuda represented at Caribbean Court of Justice
The Director of Public Prosecutions for Bermuda, Ms. Cindy E. Clarke, recently addressed the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), appearing before the Court at its
Chikosi Basden signs for Haringey Borough
Footballer Chikosi Basden has signed for a club in England after taking a year away from the sport.
Basden has signed for Haringey Borough, who play in the Southern League Division One Central, the ei…
Basden has signed for Haringey Borough, who play in the Southern League Division One Central, the ei…
Fidelis Partnership appoints industry veteran
Kevin Donovan is the new head of underwriting, property binders at The Fidelis Partnership.
Mr Donovan is now leading TFP’s delegated authority property business.
The firm said he brought with him a s…
Mr Donovan is now leading TFP’s delegated authority property business.
The firm said he brought with him a s…
Website Updated With 1,000+ Photos & Videos
Cup Match may be over for another year, but there is still plenty to see at BernewsCupMatch.com, which has been updated with more than 1,000 photos, videos and graphics from the 2026 celebrations. Offering the most comprehensive digital collection dedicated to Cup Match, the dedicated website brings together coverage from across the holiday period, including …
Sandcastle competition postponed until next year
Business and other commitments have caused the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition to be postponed until next year.
Hannah Emmerson, the organiser of the annual event, told The Royal Gazette that she coul…
Hannah Emmerson, the organiser of the annual event, told The Royal Gazette that she coul…
About one-in-five households have completed the 2026 Census
Jason Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, provides an update on progress
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Agam Capital to provide services to new life insurer
Agam Capital and Sompo Life Re have entered into a multiyear service agreement to support the operations of a new, Bermuda-domiciled life-reinsurance platform.
Life Re engaged and collaborated with Ag…
Life Re engaged and collaborated with Ag…
Kaden Hopkins Finishes 32nd In Stage Four
Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished 32nd in the men’s elite race in stage four of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. He finished the 154-kilometre stage from Deshaies to Lamentin in 3hr 38min 45sec. Compatriot Nicholas Narraway had a disqualification. Hopkins is 54th in the standings. Related Stories Nicholas Narraway Climbs To 24th Hopkins, …
HSBC makes group-wide profit of $10.1b in second quarter
Global bank HSBC Holdings announced net income of $10.1 billion for the second quarter.
The London-headquartered lender, which also operates one of Bermuda’s largest retail banks, said results were bo…
The London-headquartered lender, which also operates one of Bermuda’s largest retail banks, said results were bo…
Ministry of Health continues to monitor Ebola epidemic
Enhanced health surveillance has been introduced for travellers from certain countries as a precautionary measure to minimise the possibility of Ebola spread on the island.
The Ministry of Health said…
The Ministry of Health said…
Bermuda features in Concacaf YouTube series
Bermuda’s rich footballing culture has been profiled on Concacaf’s YouTube channel.
The island is the latest Concacaf member to be highlighted in the Federation In Focus docuseries, which aims to brin…
The island is the latest Concacaf member to be highlighted in the Federation In Focus docuseries, which aims to brin…
Landmark exhibition to close with an evening in conversation
A talk with one of the island’s most accomplished living artists will close out a landmark exhibition of his work at the Bermuda National Gallery.
Residents have been invited to join Michael Frith in …
Residents have been invited to join Michael Frith in …
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano intensifies, prompts preventive evacuations
The eruption sent pyroclastic flows — fast-moving mixtures of volcanic gas, ash and rock — down five ravines
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North Korea’s Vietnam War dead to get first memorial 60 years on
Vietnam and North Korea maintain diplomatic ties dating back to the Cold War, but Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the Vietnam War remains little known
Oil prices drop after claims of progress in US-Iran talks
Brent crude futures fell $3.30, or 3.9%, to $80.47 a barrel by 11:19 a.m. ET (1519 GMT), and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped $3.67, or 4.6%, to $76
US-facilitated Israel-Lebanon talks have begun, says State Department
The latest round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday
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