Sailor Sebastian Kempe crowned Canadian National Champion
Bermuda’s rising sailing star Sebastian Kempe produced a brilliant display of tactical consistency to capture the prestigious 2026 ILCA 7 Canadian National Ch
Think Pink with Philippe Rouja
In this week’s episode, Philippe Rouja sits down with Jasmine and shares his journey into Bermuda’s underwater heritage, exploring shipwrecks, marine conservati
Carrick bowed out of Mississauga Challenger after four-game battle
Bermuda’s Taylor Carrick suffered an early exit at the $6,000 Men’s Lifetime Mississauga Challenger, bowing out in a hard-fought four-game battle against Amer
Crime prevention among topics for public meeting tonight
Police to host ‘community clinic’ at Francis Patton School
The Community Policing Division (CPD) of the Bermuda Police Service is inviting residents of the i
Mosaic initiative links students with political risk leaders
Bermudian-based Mosaic Insurance has launched an innovative programme connecting senior political risk leaders with a pipeline of emerging talent to strengthen the fast-growing market.
The initiative …
The initiative …
‘Summer Sunday’ series returns next month
Why settle for an ordinary Sunday when you can enjoy a City Funday? The City of Hamilton is inviting residents and visitors to Victoria Park on Sunday, July 12,
Invincible Lady Zebras hoist League Cup to seal flawless season
The dominant forces of Bermuda’s domestic game were officially recognized as the invincible PHC Lady Zebras lifted the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Division League Cup. The silverware was presented during a celebratory ceremony at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, putting the golden seal on a flawless, historic domestic campaign. There was little doubt where […]
BFA Seeks Senior Women’s Head Coach
The Bermuda Football Association is inviting applications for the position of Head Coach of the Senior Women’s National Team. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Coach to lead our Senior Women’s National Team. “We’re looking for a leader who is committed to player development, demonstrates integrity, and …
Corrections officers undertake prison leadership programme
The Ministry of Justice announced that the Overseas Territory Prison Leadership and Management Development Programme runs from December 2025 to July 2026
Video: Tyler Christopher On Upcoming Fight
Tyler Christopher said he is ready for his “big break” when he fights on the undercard of a televised bill in Leeds, England. The southpaw [12-0] will face Portugal’s Mauro Silva [9-0] in an eight-round middleweight bout at the First Direct Bank Arena on August 8. Silva, who will also put his unbeaten record on …
Gates Shareholders Approve Bermuda Plan
Gates Industrial Corporation announced that shareholders overwhelmingly approved proposals to redomicile the company’s parent from England and Wales to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Gates Industrial Corporation plc today announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Company’s proposals in connection with the Company’s intention to change its place of incorporation from England …
South African cities shuttered as anti-migrant protests spark fear
Many foreign nationals from elsewhere in Africa stayed away from work, and thousands had already fled ahead of Tuesday’s “deadline” set by the demonstrators for all undocumented migrants to leave International News via Reuters: Workers stayed home, shops were shut and buses sat idle across South Africa on Tuesday, as demonstrators gathered across the country […]
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Sixth Street To Acquire Stake In Monument Re
Sixth Street announced that investment vehicles managed or advised by Sixth Street have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Monument Re. A spokesperson said, “Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment vehicles managed or advised by Sixth Street have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire …
Wolves Appoint Vernon Tankard As Coach
Wolves Sports Club have appointed Vernon Tankard as head coach of their senior men’s football team. The former North Village midfielder’s arrival comes as Wolves continue to strengthen the senior squad and revive the their youth programme. “Vernon is exactly the type of leader we need at this moment,” said club president and chief executive …
NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump’s Washington
In an Oval Office meeting last week with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump admonished Britain, Spain, Germany and France for not doing m
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 29 2026
June 29 saw 1,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $88,500.00 BD. 1,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.5% at $59.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,796.55, up 3.13% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Senegal police fire tear gas at constitutional reform protesters
A political coalition supporting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for an immediate withdrawal of the bill
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Food and transport systems are likely to take longer than energy markets to recover
In what is most likely his last major policy announcement, Starmer said the plan had been sharpened and went further than a previous document that prompted his
Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies, UN trade agency says
Food and transport systems are likely to take longer than energy markets to recover
International News via Reuters:
The U.N. trade and development a
Britain must invest £89 billion to upgrade power grid, operator says
The latest National Energy System Operator estimate represents a rise of around 53% from a plan announced in 2024
International News via Reuters:
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Four trapped after residential building collapses in Athens, fire brigade says
Firefighters and police were deployed to the area to help with the rescue operation which is ongoing, the service said in a statement
International News
Sterling snaps three-day winning streak vs dollar, holds firm vs euro
Moves were muted, but sterling snapped a three-day run of gains against the dollar and was last down 0.2% at $1.3233
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Hamilton Harbour tragedy: dad vows to race on in son’s honour
Ricky Raynor has vowed to continue racing powerboats in honour and memory of son Rickai Raynor, who died on Sunday after crashing into a moored vessel during the Bermuda Power Boat Association’s Hamil…
Powerboat community mourns loss of Rickai Raynor
The powerboat racing community is mourning the death of Rickai Raynor, who succumbed to a serious head injury he suffered after crashing into a moored vessel during the Bermuda Power Boat Association’…
BCB president Lloyd Smith hails first step on road to World Cup
One small hill scaled, another giant mountain still to climb.
Bermuda performed as expected at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A, emerging victorious against cricketing min…
Bermuda performed as expected at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A, emerging victorious against cricketing min…
PHC Lady Zebras Receive League Cup
PHC Lady Zebras were presented with the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Division League Cup during a ceremony at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence. Speaking at the presentation, PHC Lady Zebras Captain Sideya Dill said, “Although it was a short season, we had a really good season. “It was a good group of girls. We …
Squash: Taylor Carrick Competes In Canada
Bermuda’s Taylor Carrick was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Men’s Life Time Mississauga Challenger in Canada, falling to American Hao Cui in four games. Carrick, who received a first-round bye at the PSA Challenger Tour 5 event, was defeated 12-10, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in a 45-minute match at Life Time Mississauga. The …
RedHawks Defeat Adam Hall & Goldeyes
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall went 2-for-4 to raise his team-leading batting average to .361, although his Winnipeg Goldeyes suffered a 5-1 loss to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Blue Cross Park in Manitoba, Canada Hall and centre fielder Noah Marcelo each collected two hits, accounting for four of the Goldeyes’ seven total hits on the …
Rawlins & Brangman Earn Tournament Awards
Bermuda players claimed three individual awards following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier cricket tournament in Bermuda, with Delray Rawlins and Derrick Brangman recognised for standout performances. Rawlins was named Player of the Tournament after an impressive all-round campaign, while he also earned the Best Batter award. He finished with 190 runs …
CIT winners and losers emerge
The corporate income tax has had an uneven impact on local business sectors including banking and insurance, with winners and losers evident after the first year of the new tax.
Corporate reports and …
Corporate reports and …
Fines proposed for employers who ignore tribunal orders
A new policy paper on the Bermuda Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal has uncovered a lack of compliance with tribunal orders.
Strengthening the Enforcement Powers of Bermuda’s Employment Tr…
EAP referral no longer used as a threat
When Latisha Lister-Burgess first started as a counsellor at the Employee Assistance Programme, she found that the organisation — designed to help employees — was often used as a threat.
“For a long …
“For a long …
Fourfold increase in tickets expected with speed cameras
The number of speeding tickets issued could increase fourfold or more after the installation of high-tech cameras in almost 30 locations around the island, the Commissioner of Police suggested.
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Fishermen respond to 20 scientists supporting BOPP
The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has responded to a letter from 20 local scientists who voiced support for a national ocean conservation plan.
FAB, representing a portion of the island’s fisher…
FAB, representing a portion of the island’s fisher…
A rattled community asks: where’s the snake?
Residents on Gibbs Hill Road and surrounding areas remained on high alert yesterday after reported sightings of a rattlesnake.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette, people admitted to feeling concerned and…
Speaking with The Royal Gazette, people admitted to feeling concerned and…
OBA call to address ‘procedural gap’ in release of sex offender
An opposition MP has called for schools to be directly informed when sex offenders are released from prison.
Robin Tucker, the Shadow Minister of Youth and Family Services, called for a “procedural ga…
Robin Tucker, the Shadow Minister of Youth and Family Services, called for a “procedural ga…
Minister promises no overspend on affordable housing
Spending on the first phase of an affordable housing project will not run over budget, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities has insisted.
Zane DeSilva gave the House of Assembly an update yester…
Zane DeSilva gave the House of Assembly an update yester…
Bermuda Post scam alert issued
Bermuda Police Service urges the public not to click links or make payments to collect parcels
Media Release:
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), is a
The Community Policing Division (CPD)
The Community Policing Division (CPD) of the Bermuda Police Service will be hosting a Community Clinic for eastern parish residents on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Francis Patton School.
Bermuda Powerboat Association Statement
The Bermuda Powerboat Association have released a statement following the tragic incident this weekend. The statement said, “With extreme heavy hearts, the Bermuda Powerboat Association can confirm there was a serious marine accident which brought the highly anticipated Hamilton Harbour Powerboat Race to a halt on Sunday, June 28th. “Tragically in the incident, we lost …
Today, on the matter of
Today, on the matter of the release from incarceration of Kevin L Goater last week, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, stated: “I understand the public concern that follows the release of any convicted sex offender, particularly where the offence involved a child.
Cindy Swan Welcomes Belize Cricket Team
The Belize cricket team received a warm welcome in Bermuda, with Cindy Swan helping to make the visitors feel at home as they traveled to the island to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier. Mrs Swan, the wife of MP Kim Swan, is originally from Belize and has been acting as …
Police to hold community clinic for eastern parish residents
Police will host a community clinic for eastern parishes tomorrow as part of a community engagement programme on behalf of police.
The Community Policing Division will meet at Francis Patton School in…
The Community Policing Division will meet at Francis Patton School in…
Sebastian Kempe Wins ILCA Sailing In Canada
Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe claimed the ILCA 7 overall title at the 2026 ILCA Canadian Championship in Ontario. Kempe finished first in the 34-boat ILCA 7 fleet after seven races, recording finishes of fourth, second, third, twelfth, second, first and third. With one discard applied, his twelfth-place finish was dropped, leaving him with 15 net …
Property reinsurance market softens further, broker reports
A new report by reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter highlights persistently softening conditions in the traditional property market.
The report on July renewals said the global property catastrophe rat…
The report on July renewals said the global property catastrophe rat…
BTA Invites Creatives To Join Bermuda Art Month
Today the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is inviting artists, cultural organisations, performers, galleries, makers and creative entrepreneurs to participate in Bermuda Art Month this October. A spokesperson said, “The monthlong celebration showcases Bermuda’s arts and culture through exhibitions, workshops, performances, tours, open studios and other creative experiences for residents and visitors. The BTA is calling …
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle
Immigration is one of the most contested issues in British politics, consistently ranking among voters’ top concerns in opinion polls and at times fuelling prot
Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
The move comes as evidence suggests children are still able to access the platforms six months after the world-first restrictions took effect in December
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle
Immigration is one of the most contested issues in British politics, consistently ranking among voters’ top concerns in opinion polls and at times fuelling prot
Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
The move comes as evidence suggests children are still able to access the platforms six months after the world-first restrictions took effect in December