Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
On his second day in his new job, Burnham said his government would remove the value-added tax from domestic electricity bills from October 1
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Flora Duffy To Speak At Triangle Challenge
The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge has announced that Dame Flora Duffy will serve as honorary guest speaker for its January 2027 race weekend to be held Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17, and the Olympic gold medalist is also expected to take part in some of the races. A spokesperson said, “Dame Flora Duffy, represented Bermuda …
Future Leaders Summer Programme kicks off tenth year
Poverty, inequality, violence, identity, leadership, civic responsibility and social issues will be explored by budding young leaders from public and private schools across the island over the next th…
Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told
Widdecombe, 78, a prominent figure in Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on July 9 after being attac
Netball Bermuda unveils new leadership team for 2026
Netball Bermuda has announced its newly elected leadership group following the organization’s recent Annual General Meeting.
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Wade dominates in Philadelphia ahead of Youth Championships
Young triathlete Kelise Wade laid down a dominant marker ahead of the 2026 International Youth Championships by storming to victory at the Stampone O’Brien Dils
Robinson claims four medals and All-American honours in St. Louis
Young athletics sensation Raelyn Robinson delivered a sensational multi-event display at the AAU National Championship Jackie Joyner-Kersee Showcase in St. Loui
Astwood and Bean shine in Bermuda Triangle Cup opener
The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup got off to a thrilling start at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, featuring a four-goal draw and a decisive match-winning doubl
Cut Match Walkabout will trace historic steps
Friends of Sandys is a community organization founded in 2022 by residents committed to preserving and sharing the rich history of the western pa
Public pleas for referendum on full membership of Caricom
Almost 200 people crammed into the Vasco da Gama Club in Hamilton for a forum on closer lies with Caricom — some of whom insisted the matter needed to be put to the public.
Calls came for a referendum…
Calls came for a referendum…
BHB Primary Stroke Centre gets Canadian accreditation
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Primary Stroke Centre has received ts Canadian accreditation for its second time.
The centre collected a Stroke Distinction certification for its Acute Stroke Services an…
The centre collected a Stroke Distinction certification for its Acute Stroke Services an…
Seniors housing development proposed in Warwick
A vacant property in Warwick could become the home of a new development for seniors with 27 residential units.
A planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a sen…
A planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a sen…
Gates Foundation external review finds no evidence of payments to Epstein
Earlier this year, the foundation opened an external review into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe’s erratic weather persists
Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent and many scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity of heatwaves, droughts and wildfires, while also creating conditions for sudden, destructive storms International News via Reuters: Firefighters struggled to control Spain’s biggest wildfire of the year on Tuesday and two firefighters were killed in a blaze in southwestern […]
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French senators back social media ban for children under 15
President Emmanuel Macron, who in April urged young people to switch off their phones and read in order to become better citizens, wants the law in place in tim
Sterling dips, gilt yields at 2-month high as investors assess Burnham’s spending plans
The pound trimmed early gains against the dollar and was last trading down 0.37% at $1.3370. It fell 0.33% against the euro, which traded at around 85.27 pence
West End walkabout to highlight history of Cup Match in the area
The history of the Cup Match holiday and the local West End organisations who helped shape it will be at the centre of a morning walk this weekend.
Friends of Sandys will lead the Emancipation Cup Mat…
Friends of Sandys will lead the Emancipation Cup Mat…
Lane on Richmond Road to close for trenching
Part of Richmond Road in Pembroke will be limited to one lane of traffic on Thursday and Friday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokeswoman said one lane, in the vicinity of…
A spokeswoman said one lane, in the vicinity of…
Bermuda Triangle Cup
Bermuda Triangle Cup: Future Pro vs Under 17 Bermuda National Team (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Signature Dental Aesthetics Opening In Hamilton
A new dental practice founded by Dr. DeVon Binns, Signature Dental Aesthetics, is opening on Front Street in Hamilton, offering a range of general and advanced dental care. A spokesperson said, “Signature Dental Aesthetics opens its doors this month on Front Street, a thoughtfully curated suite overlooking Hamilton Harbour. Founded by Dr. DeVon Binns, the …
Government previews new emergency modular homes
Housing Minister Zane DeSilva said the ministry is completing the final approvals before relocating the homes to Boaz Island, Sandy’s
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Government offers a look inside emergency homes
Interior pictures of the Government’s new emergency modular homes have been released by the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities.
The units have been procured as emergency housing and aim to provide…
The units have been procured as emergency housing and aim to provide…
FuturePro & U17 Draw, Dandy Town Hornets Win
The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup got underway at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, with the opening double-header producing a draw and a one-goal victory. FuturePro 2, Bermuda U17 National Academy 2 The opening fixture saw the Bermuda Under-17 National Academy and FuturePro share the points following a 2–2 draw. Stephen Astwood scored both goals …
Heartbroken mother pens book on grief and hope
Chantelle ‘Storm Leigh’ Wilson Bean has published a book, Shattered: A Mother’s Voice, describing the aftermath of the loss of her son to violence in Bermuda
ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities
Foreign ministers from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and major partners have meetings in Manila this week against a backdrop of instabili
Photos & Video: Modular Homes In Bermuda
Officials have provided a look inside of the modular homes – which are currently stored at Morgan’s Point in advance of their installation in the west end — noting that they “have been procured as emergency housing” for those in “urgent need.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Housing and Municipalities, the Hon. Zane DeSilva, …
Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reports
The FT said the most immediate new duties are expected to be on a par with the 10% tariffs currently in place, but the administration was also working on other
Evans And Trott On CAC Games Netball Hopes
Debré Evans, the Bermuda Longtails women’s netball team captain, believes a podium finish is within her team’s reach at the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Longtails secured their place at the regional multi-sport event after producing a series of impressive performances at the Battle of the Isles Tournament …
Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says
Around 645 million people, or 7.8% of the world’s population, experienced hunger last year, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022
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French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children
If it is adopted, France would follow Australia, where the world’s first ban for under-16s on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube came
Thames Water creditors propose ‘golden share’ to avoid nationalisation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said nationalisation is the best solution for Thames, for years held up as an example of the failure of Britain’s privatised wat
UK’s new government seeks to boost fighter jet program with Canadian partnership
The announcement coincides with the Farnborough Airshow, the aerospace and defence industry’s premier gathering, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East drivin
UK weapons maker stocks rise after former defence secretary appointed finance minister
Healey, in June, resigned from Keir Starmer’s previous administration saying the then prime minister had been “unable” and the finance ministry “unwilling” to f
London’s FTSE 100 climbs as oil prices ease; earnings in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.2% to 10,552.50 points by 1000 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.5%
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Wade Wins Philadelphia Super Sprint Triathlon
Triathlete Kelise Wade produced an outstanding performance to claim victory in the Women’s Philadelphia Super Sprint Triathlon in Pennsylvania. Wade crossed the finish line in 31min 30sec, placing first overall in the 152-strong field. Competing in the female 16-to-19 age division, the young Bermudian completed the swim in 47sec before recording 12:44 on the cycling …
City Of Hamilton Generates Record High Revenue
The Corporation of Hamilton generated total revenue of $28.2 million last year, marking the highest annual revenue in the Corporation’s history. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton today released its 2025 audited financial statements, reporting record annual revenue and a return to a strong operating surplus while once again receiving an unqualified audit opinion …
Netball Bermuda Elects Executive & Council
Netball Bermuda elected its Executive and Council for 2026 at its Annual General Meeting, filling leadership positions for the organisation’s upcoming term. A spokesperson said, “Netball Bermuda formerly known as The Bermuda Netball Association held its Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2026, with the following persons elected to the Netball Bermuda Executive and Council. …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 20 2026
July 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,745.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 17 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 16 …
Flora Duffy: retiring is far more emotional than I thought
An emotional Dame Flora Duffy has revealed that announcing her retirement proved far more difficult than she thought it would be.
The Olympic champion, two-times Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner …
The Olympic champion, two-times Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner …
Marcus Scotland ruled out of Cup Match for St George’s
St George’s will be forced to make at least one change to their Cup Match team this year.
Wicketkeeper-batter Marcus Scotland has been ruled out for the challengers after failing to play any matches i…
Wicketkeeper-batter Marcus Scotland has been ruled out for the challengers after failing to play any matches i…
Drewonde Bascome leaves coach role at St George’s
Drewonde Bascome has resigned as head coach of Dudley Eve Trophy champions St George’s Colts to rejoin Premier Division rivals Devonshire Cougars for the upcoming season.
Bascome has parted ways with …
Bascome has parted ways with …
Cup Match party coming to St George after all
When the Corporation of St George cancelled this year’s annual pre-Cup Match celebration in the Old Towne, for the second year in a row, businesswoman Roberta Munden took matters into her own hands.
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Journi partners with Cup Match
Journi, the taxi app launched this year by the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association, has been appointed official transport partner of Cup Match.
At next week’s Cup Match, Journi will have on-…
At next week’s Cup Match, Journi will have on-…
BMA launches consultation on use of stablecoins
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has launched a consultation on proposals that would allow certain regulated insurance and investment structures to use recognised stablecoins.
The consultation paper ou…
The consultation paper ou…
Howden looks to raise billions in push for growth
Howden Group, the London-based insurance broker that’s chasing an initial public offering by 2030, is in talks to raise several billion pounds in new private capital as it seeks to maintain its breakn…
Police officer faces four charges in court
A police officer has been bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on four charges including an allegation of financial exploitation of a senior.
David Bhagwan, 52, of Pembroke, is alleged to have obtain…
David Bhagwan, 52, of Pembroke, is alleged to have obtain…
Bermuda’s Cup Match weekend will
Bermuda’s Cup Match weekend will officially begin on Wednesday, July 29th, with a headline concert featuring the Grammy nominated recording artist Wayne Wonder, performing live as part of a full evening of music produced ahead of this year’s Cup Match holiday.
Photos: LaLique Simmons’ ‘30 For 30’ Initiative
LaLique Simmons marked her 30th birthday by hosting a “30 for 30” initiative, bringing together volunteers to assemble and distribute care packages for individuals and families in need. The community contributed donations of at least $30 or essential household and grocery items to help create a minimum of 30 care packages. The event, held at …
Two Riders Arrested For Impaired Driving
Police arrested two riders on suspicion of impaired driving after two separate collisions; one motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in Pembroke, while another motorcyclist crashed into a police vehicle in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists continue to take chances with their lives, as well as the lives of other road users, by riding and …
Cup Match Tickets Available Via CiMiNow
CiMiNow announced that they are the “official digital ticketing provider” for the 2026 Cup Match Classic. A spokesperson said, “Every unforgettable event begins with anticipation. Long before the first ball is bowled, supporters choose their colours, make plans with family and friends, and prepare to be part of one of Bermuda’s most cherished traditions. This year, …