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Successive governments have failed to reform adult social care, for which families can pay hundreds of thousands of pounds, after previous proposals were defeated by opposition parties who dubbed them a “dementia tax” or “death tax” International News via Reuters: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England’s […]

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FTSE 100 touches fresh record on oil lift; eyes on Fed, BoE

July 29, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed up 0.34% at 10,908.41 points

International News via Reuters:

London’s FTSE 100 touched an intraday record high o

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European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump

July 29, 2026

In a busy day for bank results, Standard Chartered also delivered forecast-surpassing numbers and lifted its full-year income target on the back of surging reve

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pink Route ferry service shut down once again for urgent repairs

July 29, 2026

Ferry arriving in Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda

The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises the public and all users

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cup Match is more than cricket: Preserving the story of emancipation

July 29, 2026

While Cup Match is widely celebrated for its cricket, camaraderie and cultural traditions, the holiday’s deeper historical significance can sometimes be overloo

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More than cricket: Ellen-Kate Horton on the heart of Cup Match

July 29, 2026

Before the first ball is bowled, Cup Match is about much more than cricket. It’s a celebration of Bermuda’s history, culture and community that has been passed

Business / Royal Gazette

Lancashire profits rise despite softer pricing

July 29, 2026

Lancashire Holdings increased first-half profit by 30 per cent as lower catastrophe losses outweighed declining premiums and softer insurance pricing.
The Bermudian-based speciality re/insurer reporte…

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Drones to be used for surveillance over Cup Match

July 29, 2026

Police and Regiment will partner to keep the public safe during Cup Match; New drones will be utilised for watching the waters

Photo supplied by Royal Bermud

Business / Royal Gazette

Orbis Bermuda team wins prestigious investment award

July 29, 2026

Orbis’s local investment team has won the prestigious fund manager of the year award from UK financial publication Investment Week for the fourth year in a row.
The firm won the award for the managed …

Business / Royal Gazette

Banyan launches digital assets and emerging risks MGA

July 29, 2026

Banyan Risk, the specialty managing general agent (MGA), has launched a new digital assets and emerging risks product in Bermuda, with underwriting capacity provided by QBE Lloyd’s Syndicate 1886 and …

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BFA pays tribute to legendary ‘keeper Granville ‘Cat’ Nusum

July 29, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families, teammates, and friends on the recent

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BELCO warns of fraudulent e-mail

July 29, 2026

BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has advised that a fraudulent e-m

Bernews / Business

BELCO Advising Public Of Fraudulent Email

July 29, 2026

BELCO is advising that a fraudulent email is being distributed to members of the public. BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised that a fraudulent email is being distributed and should be deleted. “The e-mail, supposedly sent from BELCO’s Customer Service Team, asks recipients …

Bernews / News

Parking & Traffic Restrictions Due To Cup Match

July 29, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works advised the public of traffic and parking restrictions that will be in effect in Sandys Parish for the 2026 Annual Cup Match Classic. A Government spokesperson said,” The restrictions will apply from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, until midnight, and from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, …

News / Royal Gazette

Ministry issues health precautions for Cup Match

July 29, 2026

Residents and visitors were urged by the Ministry of Health to be aware of all health risks during the Cup Match holiday period.
The ministry also urged the public to celebrate the annual event safely…

News / Royal Gazette

Fortitude Re invests $50k in youth education

July 29, 2026

A global reinsurance firm has donated $50,000 to Bermuda Education Network.
The contribution builds on Fortitude Re’s longstanding partnership with the charity, which supports youth education in Bermu…

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Friendly Societies expand sportsmanship award to colts

July 29, 2026

Logan Jones, SGCC, Raises his bat after reaching fifty at the 2026 Colts Cup Match.Photo: Cleon Scotland / Airhorn Media

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Assoc

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Motorcade Cancelled, Branch Party To Continue

July 29, 2026

Due to weather challenges today [July 29] the HSBC Hamilton Truck Motorcade has been cancelled, however HSBC will be hosting a Branch Party at their Harbourview branch on Front Street from 12pm to 2pm today, with Cup Match flags to distributed, an appearance by the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Tanya Bule, Head of …

News / Royal Gazette

Ministry confirms Cup Match parking restrictions

July 29, 2026

Motorists should expect parking restrictions, temporary road closures and traffic flow changes in the vicinity of Somerset Cricket Club during Cup Match, the Ministry of Public Works advised this morn…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Deadline for $20k bursary award is Friday

July 29, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding eligible Bermudian students to apply for the Department of Energy’s Bursary Programme before the deadline of Fr

Bernews / News

Minister Attend New Museum Exhibition

July 29, 2026

Minister Alexa Lightbourne recently celebrated the opening of the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibition, Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History, at the Commissioner’s House at National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Lightbourne attended the event and shared remarks on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and …

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Guidelines for Cup Match campers and beachgoers

July 29, 2026

As Bermuda prepares to observe Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day, the Department of Parks is reminding residents and visitors to help preserve the Island’s

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Heads up, Cut Match fans – here’s where you can and cannot park

July 29, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of traffic and parking restrictions that will be in effect in Sandys Parish for the 2026 Annual Cup Match Classi

News / Royal Gazette

VIPs invited to ‘first chapter’ of Fairmont Southampton return

July 29, 2026

Guests have been invited to attend a launch event next week for the beach club at the Fairmont Southampton.
A “personal invitation” was sent by e-mail for the grand opening party, scheduled for Tuesda…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

DPP drops case against murder accused

July 29, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cindy Clarke, intends to enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged

Royal Gazette / Sport

Norre Robinson injured in heats at Commonwealth Games

July 29, 2026

Sprinter Norre Robinson suffered a hamstring problem in the 200 metres heats at the Commonwealth Games and was unable to complete his race.
The 18-year-old was in heat eight of ten, with the athletes …

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DPP: “Brings Criminal Proceedings To An End”

July 29, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions will “enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson,” which “formally brings criminal proceedings to an end” as it “was not in the public interest for the prosecution to continue.” This was announced this morning …

Bernews / Sport

Somerset Captain Terryn Fray On Cup Match

July 29, 2026

Terryn Fray believes Somerset Cricket Club have the depth and winning mentality to extend their 14-year reign as Cup Match champions when they face challengers St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club. Somerset have made three changes to the side that drew with St George’s at the Wellington Oval last summer, with colt Jaden Manders, Jermal …

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France and Spain fight to contain wildfires as temperatures soar again

July 29, 2026

In Spain, weather agency AEMET said temperatures were expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday in at least six regions on oran

News / Royal Gazette

DPP to end case against man accused of 2011 murder

July 29, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions intends to enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson.
A nolle prosequi signed b…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

July 29, 2026

Eight people were pulled from the rubble of a partially collapsed shopping mall near the city of Kumamoto that was torn apart by an explosion just over an hour

Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Wins In Photo Finish

July 29, 2026

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron was part of a rare three-way dead heat in harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Competing in Race Two of the Pace class, the Bermudian drove Stop The Vanity to the finish in an official time of 1:54.0, with the top three horses crossing the line …

Bernews / Sport

Power Finishes 15th At ILCA Championships

July 29, 2026

Miguel Power finished 15th overall at the ILCA UK Open & National Championships after completing 13 races at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. Competing in the ILCA 6 fleet, the Bermudian recorded 140 net points to finish in the top 15 of the final standings. Power recorded six top-10 finishes during the 13-race …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK regulator investigates whether Microsoft misled personal and family customers

July 29, 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday the probe would examine Microsoft’s addition of its AI assistant Copilot to Microsoft 365 subscriptions

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Musk’s X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law

July 29, 2026

Australia’s world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United

Bernews / News

Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message

July 29, 2026

[Premier David Burt’s Cup Match message] Every Cup Match Bermuda celebrates two stories; the story of our freedom and the story of our people. Before the first ball is bowled, we remember why these holidays exist. Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day honour the courage, resilience and determination of those who endured bondage and those …

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Major Gulf fighting resumes as US and Saudi strike Iran’s allies in Iraq

July 29, 2026

Iran, for its part, rejected an Omani proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz and said it had fired on ships in the strait and at U.S. bases in Jordan

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK consumer lending rises at fastest pace since July 2018, BoE says

July 29, 2026

Net consumer lending rose by £1.807 billion ($2.40 billion) on the month, up from a £1.723 billion rise in May and above economists’ median forecast of £1.7

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Stocks muted as investors count down to Fed verdict, tech earnings

July 29, 2026

Expectations have become so lofty that even a sixfold jump in SK Hynix’s quarterly profit fell short, leading to a 9.61% drop in shares

International Ne

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UK PM Burnham to set out first steps on social care in speech

July 29, 2026

Burnham became prime minister last week, and has enjoyed a bounce in the governing Labour Party’s poll ratings after announcing steps to reduce the cost of livi

Royal Gazette / Sport

Fray promises aggression as Jones prepares for farewell

July 29, 2026

Somerset captain Terryn Fray has vowed that his team will deliver a stellar performance against St George’s in Cup Match.
The holders go out seeking to extend their domination, which started in the t…

News / TNN

Before the first ball is

July 29, 2026

Before the first ball is bowled, we remember why these holidays exist. Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day honour the courage, resilience and determination of those who endured bondage and those who fought to ensure their voices would never be forgotten.

News / TNN

Be Watching TNN’s YouTube Channel

July 29, 2026

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 28 2026

July 29, 2026

July 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,745.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 27 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 24 …

News / Royal Gazette

Judge argues court’s criticism caused reputational harm

July 29, 2026

A judge exonerated by a tribunal over concerns of judicial misconduct argued in the Supreme Court that her constitutional rights had been breached.
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham launched a legal action…

Bernews / Sport

Wallpaper Wednesday: Cup Match Cartoon Kids

July 29, 2026

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features cartoon-style young cricket players representing Somerset and St. George’s ahead of Cup Match. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram …

Bernews / Sport

CAC And Commonwealth Games Wrap-Up

July 29, 2026

The Bermuda women’s national team claimed an impressive 1-0 win over Jamaica in group B at the Field Hockey Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at the Central American and Caribbean Games yesterday [July 29]. Chrysda Smith scored the winning goal. Elsewhere at the CAC Games, swimmer Elan Daley finished sixth in the women’s 50 …

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Premier Burt: Cup Match is about those who came before us

July 28, 2026

Every Cup Match Bermuda celebrates two stories; the story of our freedom and the story of our people.

Before the first ball is bowled, we remember why these

News / TNN

Premier David Burt hosted the

July 28, 2026

Premier David Burt hosted the Annual Cup Match Reception at Pier 6, last evening, welcoming the Somerset and St. George’s Cup Match teams, coaches, club officials, and invited guests ahead of this year’s Cup Match Classic.

Bernews / Sport

Video: Police Outline Cup Match Security

July 28, 2026

Officials urged the public to prioritise safety during the upcoming Cup Match holiday weekend as they outlined coordinated security, road safety and emergency response plans at a press conference today. A police spokesperson said, “At a press conference today [Tuesday, 28th July 2026], Acting Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood, Acting Commanding Officer of the Royal …