Musk’s X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
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
Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message
[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 …
Major Gulf fighting resumes as US and Saudi strike Iran’s allies in Iraq
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
UK consumer lending rises at fastest pace since July 2018, BoE says
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
Stocks muted as investors count down to Fed verdict, tech earnings
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
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UK PM Burnham to set out first steps on social care in speech
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
Fray promises aggression as Jones prepares for farewell
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…
The holders go out seeking to extend their domination, which started in the t…
Before the first ball is
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.
Be Watching TNN’s YouTube Channel
Be Watching TNN’s YouTube Channel Both Days of Cup Match July 30th & 31st,
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 28 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 …
Judge argues court’s criticism caused reputational harm
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…
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham launched a legal action…
Wallpaper Wednesday: Cup Match Cartoon Kids
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 …
CAC And Commonwealth Games Wrap-Up
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 …
Premier Burt: Cup Match is about those who came before us
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
Premier David Burt hosted the
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.
Video: Police Outline Cup Match Security
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 …
Parks Department Cup Match Guidelines
The Department of Parks is “reminding residents and visitors to help preserve the Island’s parks and beaches throughout the busy Cup Match holiday period.” A Government spokesperson said, “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 parks and …
Cup Match Ferry Services Announced
The Department of Marine & Ports Services issued the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday, Thursday, 30 July, and Friday, 31 July, including service between Watford Bridge and St George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “For public advisory, please see the ferry schedule for the upcoming public Cup Match Holiday: Blue Route- Operating on the weekday …
The Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP,
The Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, 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, National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard.
Marine and ports releases Cup Match holiday ferry schedule
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has released the revised ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday.
The Orange Route to St George will offer additional services, in addition to its normal w…
The Orange Route to St George will offer additional services, in addition to its normal w…
Axis profit climb 16% to $251m
AXIS Capital reported second-quarter net income of $251 million, or $3.38 per diluted common share – up 16 per cent year over year.
The Bermudian-based specialty underwriter also reported operating in…
The Bermudian-based specialty underwriter also reported operating in…
National security minister casts doubt on OBA road safety Bill
The new Minister of National Security said he was “not convinced” by proposed legislation intended to crack down on traffic offences.
Ryan Robinson Perinchief emphasised that he supported “the spirit …
Ryan Robinson Perinchief emphasised that he supported “the spirit …
Solar owners protest ‘unfair’ rate hike
Solar panel owners and providers went directly to the Regulatory Authority today to petition against a rate hike – but there was no indication that any change o
Bermuda’s women hockey team beat Jamaica at CAC Games
Somerset fan Chrysda Smith scored the only goal of the match as Bermuda overcame Jamaica 1-0 to record their first win in women’s hockey at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Dominican Republ…
RiverStone completes LPT deal with Lyft unit
Legacy and runoff specialist, RiverStone International, which has an office in Bermuda, has signed a second loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement with Pacific Valley Insurance Company.
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Pacific…
Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify
A pause in attacks in the Gulf has brought some relief as oil pulls back from the $100 mark, but it remains elevated enough to threaten a pickup in inflation
Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing
Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a
Trump’s irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday
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Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term
Congo’s parliament in June approved a bill that would allow constitutional changes to be submitted to a referendum, a move that critics say could pave the way f
Arch posts $1b profit despite $200m catastrophe hit
Arch Capital Group reported second-quarter net income of just over $1 billion, down 14.6 per cent year over year.
The Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer said net income available to common sharehol…
The Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer said net income available to common sharehol…
Police and soldiers on patrol during Cup Match
The Acting Commissioner of Police has insisted that most members of the public are following repeated warnings to be safe on Bermuda’s roads.
However, Na’imah Astwood said this afternoon that police w…
However, Na’imah Astwood said this afternoon that police w…
Solar customers ‘stand up’ against rates rise approval
A small band of solar panel protesters braved the rain to make known their feelings over a rise in “unfair” charges.
The Regulatory Authority’s approval of a price hike met opposition from two environ…
The Regulatory Authority’s approval of a price hike met opposition from two environ…
Special interview: Wayne Wonder speaks to Bermuda Broadcasting
One of reggae’s biggest stars has arrived in Bermuda to help kick off the Cup Match holiday celebrations. Grammy-nominated artist Wayne Wonder, whose hits
Butterfield shares dip 1.28%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained at 3,745.99 for another day.
Only HSBC Holdings experienced activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 1,000 US dollar shares changing hands to close at $16, down…
Only HSBC Holdings experienced activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 1,000 US dollar shares changing hands to close at $16, down…
Inquiries continue after car hit wall in Devonshire
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle collision in Devonshire last Thursday remains in hospital, the Bermuda Police Service said this afternoon.
Police inquiries continued into the circumst…
Police inquiries continued into the circumst…
Ferry scheduled released for the Cup Match holiday
The Department of Marine & Ports Services issued the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday, Thursday, 30 July, and Friday, 31 July, including service bet
New details emerge about road crash in Devonshire
Inquiries continue regarding the circumstances of a collision that occurred just before 6pm Thursday, 23rd July 2026, on South Road in Devonshire, near Ari
Talented Hall brothers split up to play for Village and Town
Over the past several years talented brothers Blaiz and Kashe Hall have enjoyed playing alongside each other in a St George’s shirt.
But that will no longer be the case during the upcoming 2026-27 sea…
But that will no longer be the case during the upcoming 2026-27 sea…
US visitor discharged after crash between car and bike
A rental scooter rider was released from hospital after being involved in a collision with a car.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that the rider, a 61-year-old woman visiting from the US,…
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that the rider, a 61-year-old woman visiting from the US,…
White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
No casualties were reported and the evacuation notice for residents was lifted after about half an hour, as South Korean fire authorities and U.S. forces carrie
UN says human trafficking into Asian scam centres is surging
Huge scam centres employing as many as 300,000 workers across Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos have emerged to deploy online schemes to defraud often older individual
Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
Having already absorbed billions of dollars in EU fines since 2017, Alphabet’s search giant is now facing lawsuits from smaller rivals across Europe
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Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon
Torrential rain, fuelled by the effects of the southern monsoon, is expected through Thursday in Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Henan and Guangxi, ac
Premier Burt Hosts Cup Match Reception
Premier David Burt hosted the annual Cup Match Reception, welcoming Somerset and St. George’s teams, officials and guests ahead of the 2026 Cup Match Classic. A Government spokesperson said, “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, …
Deadline for energy scholarship nears
Eligible Bermudian students were reminded by the Ministry of Home Affairs to apply for a $20,000 scholarship as a July 31 deadline approaches.
The award aims to support those who are pursuing studies …
The award aims to support those who are pursuing studies …
Robin Tolla joins mea Platform
The insurance-native agentic artificial intelligence company, mea Platform, has appointed Robin Tolla as chief human resources officer.
She joins mea after more than 30 years of experience in Fortune …
She joins mea after more than 30 years of experience in Fortune …
Friends step up in time of need
A well-known travel adviser who is battling ovarian cancer for the second time has had to put treatment for the disease on hold as she prepares for a heart operation.
Brenda Warwick said she was left …
Brenda Warwick said she was left …
Death by driving case sent to Supreme Court
A Hamilton Parish man has been charged with causing a motorist’s death by driving while impaired by alcohol.
Dante Wellman, 31, was also accused of causing the death of the same man, Stuart Albouy, by…
Dante Wellman, 31, was also accused of causing the death of the same man, Stuart Albouy, by…
Cup Match to be televised on pay-per-view
Cup Match this year will be broadcast on pay-per-view television.
Hosted by the Voice of Summer, exclusive comprehensive live television coverage of Cup Match will be on Channel 82, together with rad…
Hosted by the Voice of Summer, exclusive comprehensive live television coverage of Cup Match will be on Channel 82, together with rad…
A 33-year-old inmate currently serving
A 33-year-old inmate currently serving a life sentence at Westgate Correctional Facility has denied making threats against a corrections officer during an appearance in Magistrates’ Court.