El Niño keeping Atlantic quiet
Bermuda warned not to get complacent
If you’ve been wondering why the Atlantic has been relatively quiet so far this hurricane season, there may be a major
Bermudian goldfers share lead after opening round in Nassau
Bermuda’s men’s team made a strong start at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship in Nassau, opening in a three-way tie for the lead at one un
Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway
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Novo CEO looks to speed up R&D as share drop shows gap with Lilly
The Danish drugmaker raised its full-year profit and sales outlook, but investors focused instead on slightly weaker-than-expected sales for its new Wegovy pill
Sidders impresses at Canadian Wushu Championships
Geraldine Sidders is feeling inspired after producing a good showing at last week’s Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario.
The Bermudian athlete narrowly missed out on the podium …
The Bermudian athlete narrowly missed out on the podium …
Bermuda’s rising stars shine with top-25 finishes in Ohio
Bermuda’s rising triathlon stars produced a series of resilient performances against America’s elite at the US Junior Elite Festival in West Chester, Ohio.
KBRA affirms Assured Guaranty’s AA+ ratings
Bermudian-based bond insurer Assured Guaranty and its operating subsidiaries have had their credit ratings affirmed by KBRA.
These include the insurance financial strength ratings of AA+ for Assured G…
These include the insurance financial strength ratings of AA+ for Assured G…
Advocates call for letters to MPs in support of BOPP
Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging members of the community to write to their MPs in support of the adoption of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…
O’Brien powers OCA to victory in festival opener
Bermudian all-rounder Isaiah O’Brien produced a sensational display of power hitting to lead the Ontario Cricket Academy (OCA) to a convincing six-wicket vict
DPP in historic address to Caribbean regional court
Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions told the Caribbean Court of Justice how the island took the progressive step of removing a doctrine rooted in outdated assumptions about victims of sexual vio…
Opinion: Cost of living measure ‘will increase the regulatory burden on businesses’
OBA makes clear that it is not against lowering the cost of essential goods, but takes issue with Government’s approach
Statement by Dwayne Robinson,
Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay gets St Vincent job
Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay is back in football with a new role in the Caribbean.
Findlay has been appointed head coach of St Vincent & The Grenadines and will be in charge for their firs…
Findlay has been appointed head coach of St Vincent & The Grenadines and will be in charge for their firs…
Centenarian receives special visit on big birthday
A devoted educator, whose service to Bermuda has extended far outside the classroom, celebrated her 100th birthday this week.
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…
UK Conservatives defend selection of former neo-Nazi as a candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine in 2015 was convicted of racially aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger, then a Labour member of parliament, and had also been imprisone
UK simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings
The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday the changes would reduce the execution risk for issuers and lower compliance costs, and included removing a se
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says
The pope will spend November 6-8 in Uruguay, 8-11 in Argentina and 11-17 in Peru
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Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argent
UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
Iranian authorities killed thousands of people during anti-government protests in January, Iran’s worst domestic unrest in decades
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Fairmont To Open Palmetto Beach Club
Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club on Thursday, August 13th, with the company saying “as the first completed guest experience ahead of the resort’s full reopening later this year, it offers a glimpse into the next era of one of Bermuda’s most iconic destinations.” A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club …
Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Brent crude futures were up $1.51, or 1.9%, at $80.87 a barrel by 1123 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 90 cents, or 1.19%, to $76.67
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ECB says investment shift towards AI helps ease drag of uncertainty on euro zone growth
Uncertainty is estimated to have reduced euro zone economic growth by 0.4% between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026 as firms and households curbed spending,
FTSE 100 climbs on Glencore, Next earnings and Iran deal hopes
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.12% to 10,892.23 points by 0847 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.6% to 24,608.02 points, on track to notch another c
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 …