Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain
Europe has been ravaged by wildfires this summer after a period of successive record-breaking heatwaves and little rain
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Thousands in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack
Scores of boats festooned with rainbow flags and balloons cruised through the city while huge crowds in colourful outfits cheered from the bank
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Magnitude 4.7 quake strikes near Italy’s Naples, causing outages and damage
The quake, recorded at 7:46 p.m. (1746 GMT), had its epicentre in the Campi Flegrei area to the west of Naples at a depth of about 3 km (2 miles)
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Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush
The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border and that there could be additional casualti
Opinion: Work permit policy is hurting our economy
Statement by Michael Fahy, Shadow Minister of Economy, Labour and Housing
Every government says the same thing about work permits, namely “Bermudians fi
Tyler Smith Wins Bronze At CAC Games
Tyler Smith has won the bronze medal in the men’s triathlon at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, today [August 1]. Smith, the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby champion, finished in 1hr 46min 21sec; meanwhile, Nicholas Pilgrim was fifteenth in 1:53:44. The race was won by Mexico’s Aram Penaflor in 1:45:28. Related …
Adam Hall Scores In Goldeyes Win
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored the tying run as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep. The infielder went 1-for-3 as Winnipeg recorded their first series sweep in Kansas City since 2008. Hall walked to lead off the eighth inning, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored …
Bronze medal for Tyler Smith in triathlon at CAC Games
Tyler Smith picked up another medal for Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Saturday morning.
Smith finished third in the triathlon after an aggressive race characterised by attempt…
Smith finished third in the triathlon after an aggressive race characterised by attempt…
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 1
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 1st. On Saturday the Independence of the Seas, the Norwegian Jewel and the Carnival Venezia cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Norwegian Aqua and the …
Hopkins Wins Opening Stage In Guadeloupe
Kaden Hopkins made a winning start to the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, claiming victory in the opening individual time trial, while fellow Bermudian Nicholas Narraway finished fifth. The 75th edition of the race began on Friday [July 31] with an 11.9-kilometre individual time trial around Petit-Canal. Image courtesy of the event organizers Representing …
Jah-Nhai Perinchief retires injured from triple jump final
There was no medal repeat for Jah-Nhai Perinchief at the Commonwealth Games after he retired from the final of the triple jump on Saturday morning.
The winner of the bronze medal at the 2022 Games in …
The winner of the bronze medal at the 2022 Games in …
Photos: 2026 Cup Match Classic Day Two
The second day of the 2026 Cup Match Classic was held on Friday [July 31], with people gathering at Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] to celebrate the festivities as Somerset claimed an emphatic victory to retain the coveted Cup. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of …
Inverurie Executive Suites Up For Sale
The Inverurie Executive Suites, a 15-room waterfront boutique hotel in Paget, has been listed for sale with Sotheby’s International Realty for $5 million. The listing says, “A rare opportunity to acquire a premier waterfront boutique hotel of roughly 13,000 SF in Bermuda. The Inverurie Executive Suites is a stylish and modern hotel ideally centrally located …
New exhibition ‘highlights the stories of ordinary Bermudians’
The Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, recently celebrated the opening of the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibition, Your
Ministry defends cost-of-living Bill
Legislation aimed at expanding the powers of the Cost of Living Commission will deliver greater pricing transparency on essential goods, insisted the home affairs minister.
Alexa Lightbourne said that…
Alexa Lightbourne said that…
Alfred Granville ‘Sam the Cat’ Nusum (1946-2026): Peerless last line of defence
Granville Nusum’s outstanding goalkeeping ability gave him the opportunity to play alongside arguably football’s greatest player.
The nickname “Sam the Cat” was earned after his quick reflexes in goal…
The nickname “Sam the Cat” was earned after his quick reflexes in goal…
Is life insurance outdated?
A recent topic that has circled the Seely homestead in recent weeks is life insurance, as our annual premium payments were due and whether the policies we purchased 18 years ago for specific purposes …
Tithing with a credit card — not best way to give
Dear Dave,
The church I attend encourages people to do their tithes through using credit cards and debit cards. How do you feel about this?
The church I attend encourages people to do their tithes through using credit cards and debit cards. How do you feel about this?
— Tae
Dear Tae,
As you may have heard, I’m against debt…
Video: Jack Harvey Wins CAC Games Silver
Jack Harvey has claimed his second medal for Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Harvey won silver in the 100 metres backstroke A final in 54.56sec, adding to the bronze he claimed in the 50 backstroke A final. The 23-year-old, who also competed at the Commonwealth Games in …
Seven Dancers Earn Foundation Scholarships
Zh’Ky Johnson Tuzo, Ava-Joy Moreno, Skye Minors, Vidya Cannonier Watson, Penelope Barker, Soleil Richardson and Aura Doran all earned scholarships from the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda [NDFB] celebrated the island’s brightest dance talent at its 2026 Awards Presentation, awarding more than $50,000 in scholarships, bursaries …
Everest Group Reports Q2 2026 Results
Everest Group Ltd. reported its second quarter 2026 results. A spokesperson said, “Everest delivered a strong quarter driven by meaningful contributions from both underwriting income across our Core businesses and investments resulting in an annualized total shareholder return of 16.8%. The results this quarter show the strength of the franchise we have built and the benefits …
Defiant Isaiah O’Brien does best to salvage draw for St George’s
Amid all the carnage inflicted by the Somerset bowlers on the final day of Cup Match, Isaiah O’Brien stood tall at the crease.
O’Brien defied Somerset for over an hour in his second innings to almost …
O’Brien defied Somerset for over an hour in his second innings to almost …
Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones sign off from Cup Match in style
Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones finished their Cup Match careers in stunning fashion by playing a huge part in Somerset’s victory.
Stovell scored 52 runs and picked up match figures of seven wickets fo…
Stovell scored 52 runs and picked up match figures of seven wickets fo…
In what may be remembered
In what may be remembered as “The West End Massacre”, Somerset laid waste to St George’s, performing what had appeared impossible before Thursday morning.
Somerset Cruise to Cup Match Glory with Dominant Innings Victory
Somerset Cricket Club retained the Cup Match trophy in commanding fashion, defeating St. George’s Cricket Club by an innings and 90 runs after a dominant second
Somerset Wins 2026 Cup Match Classic
Somerset have retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and 87 runs at Somerset Cricket Club. Somerset resumed day two on 277 for seven and lost their eighth wicket almost immediately when Dion Stovell was caught by Nzari Paynter off the bowling of Keegan Jones for 52. Stovell, playing in …
Jack Harvey picks up second medal at CAC Games
Jack Harvey doubled his medal tally at the Central American and Caribbean Games when finishing second in the 100 metres backstroke.
Harvey went one better than 24 hours earlier, when he finished third…
Harvey went one better than 24 hours earlier, when he finished third…
Somerset bowl St George’s out twice in day to win Cup Match
Champions Somerset bowled St George’s out twice in a day to claim a fantastic Cup Match victory on home soil.
A fine batting performance on the opening day of the Annual Classic had taken the pressure…
A fine batting performance on the opening day of the Annual Classic had taken the pressure…
Kaden Hopkins wins opening stage of Tour of Guadeloupe
Kaden Hopkins put the disappointment of finishing fourth at the Central American and Caribbean Games behind him with a fantastic ride to win the opening prologue at the Tour de Guadeloupe on Friday.
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Before a stadium now having
Before a stadium now having a full complement of accoutrements, Jones reached back into his prime, calling forth one last burst of brutality, which he reined down upon a St George’s attack, already softened and weary from many fruitless hours spent in the field.
Cup Match 2026 Day 2
Cup Match 2026 Day 2 (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Police update on searches & checks
Traffic checkpoints result in five driving under the influence offences and three bladed articles seized
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In a social media post, poli
Concacaf Rejects FIFA World Cup Proposal
Concacaf and its 41 Member Associations have unanimously rejected a FIFA proposal to establish “FIFA Forward Enterprise” and sell interests in the FIFA World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over transparency, governance, and due process. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf is a confederation united by the love of our game, where football comes first. Guided …
Conor White breaks new ground at Commonwealth Games
Conor White took on world-record holders and Olympians when he broke new ground by becoming Bermuda’s first track cyclist at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.
White finished eighteenth in the individu…
White finished eighteenth in the individu…
Jessica Lewis into 400m T54/53 final at Commonwealth Games
There was delight for Jessica Lewis as she set a season-best of 58.90sec to secure a place in the final of the women’s 400m T53/54 combined race at the Commonwealth Games.
Racing in the second of two …
Racing in the second of two …
Roads will close tomorrow for The Bacchanal Run
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of traffic interruptions on Dutton Avenue associated with the Bacchanal Run event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, w
At approximately 3:10 p.m. on
At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, police officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Middle Road, near Hog Bay Level, Sandys, when they had cause to stop a motorcycle being ridden by a male.
PartnerRe Reports 2026 First Half Results
PartnerRe Ltd. reported first-half 2026 net income of $447 million, supported by strong underwriting performance and higher net investment income. A spokesperson said, “PartnerRe Ltd. today reported first half 2026 results Highlights Gross premiums written of $5.42 billion Non-life gross written premiums of $4.10 billion Life and Health gross written premiums of $1.32 billion Net …
Opinion: Our deteriorating road network needs urgent attention
OBA raises questions it says every Bermudian should be asking about our roads and infrastructure
Statement by Thomas Harvey, who ran as the One Bermuda
Jack Harvey On Winning Bronze At CAC Games
Jack Harvey won Bermuda’s first medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday [July 30]. Harvey claimed bronze in the men’s 50 metres backstroke A final at the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Centre, finishing in 25.33sec. The 23-year-old, who competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, won his heat …
Officer in hospital after police chase with underage rider
A teenager was arrested yesterday after a police pursuit across more than four miles that ended in a collision in which an officer was injured.
The Bermuda Police Service said that traffic enforcement…
The Bermuda Police Service said that traffic enforcement…
Police officer hurt after motorcycle pursuit ends in collision
A 17-year-old was arrested after a collision and the officer was taken to hospital
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At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2
Tough day for Bermuda teams at CAC Games
Bermuda teams endured a tough time in their respective assignments at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Thursday.
In women’s beach volleyball, Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard were bested 21…
In women’s beach volleyball, Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard were bested 21…
A 31-year-old Bermudian living in
A 31-year-old Bermudian living in the UK is due to face trial in December after denying charges of strangulation and assault.
The first day of Cup
The first day of Cup Match yielded excitement, hardship, transgression, and enough drama—on and off the field—to make a soap opera jealous.
With so many hours lost to rain delays and debates over whose picnic spread was superior, the annual affair was reduced to an exhibition match—leaving extracurricular antics to fill the competitive gap.
With so many hours lost to rain delays and debates over whose picnic spread was superior, the annual affair was reduced to an exhibition match—leaving extracurricular antics to fill the competitive gap.
2026 Cup Match Day One Wrap-Up
Somerset overcame a delayed start to seize control on the opening day of Cup Match at Somerset Cricket Club today [July 30]. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the holders reached 276 for six off 63.1 overs at the close after play was delayed by rain and safety concerns involving scaffolding at the …
Spectators enjoy the Cup Match atmosphere
The first day of Cup Match drew thousands of cricket fans, families and visitors to Somerset today. Amid friendly rivalries and colourful fashions, good food, m
Sabir leads Somerset recovery on rain-delayed first day of Cup Match
Somerset Cricket Club recovered superbly from an early setback to close the opening day of the 2026 Cup Match Classic on 277 for 6, after persistent rain delay
Wait times and delays fail to deter Cup Match spirit
Thousands of spectators shrugged off long waits and a delayed start time to celebrate the first day of Cup Match.
Veterans and first-timers from Britain, Canada and even Luxembourg donned their colour…
Veterans and first-timers from Britain, Canada and even Luxembourg donned their colour…
Athletes Pay Tribute To Sir Garfield Sobers
Bermuda joined fellow Caribbean nations in paying tribute to one of the region’s greatest sporting icons when the Barbados Olympic Association held a memorial ceremony at the Athletes’ Village during the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday [July 29]. The ceremony coincided with the funeral of Sir Garfield Sobers in …