Fire service beefs-up its expertise on building codes and hazards
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) recently completed a two-day training course focused on fire inspections, code application, fire protection
Fairmont Southampton to co-host recruitment event in London today
Today in London, the Fairmont Southampton, in collaboration with the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, is hosting a recruitment and engagement event for
Minister Participates In Leadership Programme
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier professional exchange programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier …
Nicholas Narraway Climbs To 46th Position
Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway climbed to 46th overall after stage four of the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Narraway completed the 69.5km stage in Silver City in 1hr 27min 31sec, finishing 71st. He crossed the line 14 seconds behind stage winner Patrick Welch. Narraway has a cumulative time of 8:30:30 heading into the …
Smith battles to top ten finish at Emory Qualifier
Bermudian middle-distance standout Sancho Smith continued his consistent outdoor campaign with a gritty performance at the 2026 Emory Qualifier in Atlanta.
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FC Motown secure coup with arrival of Bermudian prospect Deroza
USL League Two outfit FC Motown have bolstered their summer roster with the signing of Bermudian youth international Xahvi Deroza.
Deroza arrives in the USL
Live Video: Minister DeSilva Press Conference
Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 7] to provide an update on the Government’s efforts to provide affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Mortgage Guarantee Programme Video: Minister …
Kaden Hopkins Claims Top-Ten Finish
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished tenth in the opening stage of the Tour of Hellas in Greece. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo, Hopkins completed the 171.6km stage from Ioannina to Agrinio in 3:26:56. The stage ended in a mass sprint, with Hopkins recording the same time as stage …
Jahni Simmons helps team to win biggest U21 competition in UK
Bermudian footballer Jahni Simmons scored an equaliser and the winning penalty to help Future Pro Women become ECFA Under-21 National Cup champions.
Simmons helped Future Pro to win the UK’s biggest u…
Simmons helped Future Pro to win the UK’s biggest u…
Trenching works to affect traffic in Devonshire
A portion of North Shore Road in Devonshire has been reduced to a single lane to accommodate water trenching work.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the lane closure, n…
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the lane closure, n…
Programme highlights US energy sector for Minister
A visit to the US provided insight that will help shape efforts to make the island’s energy system more affordable and resilient, the home affairs minister said.
Alexa Lightbourne took part in the Int…
Alexa Lightbourne took part in the Int…
Peter Wilson Joins Hamilton Insurance Board
Hamilton Insurance Group announced that Peter W. Wilson has been elected to its Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. “I am pleased to welcome Peter to the Hamilton Board,” said David A. Brown, Board Chair. “Peter brings extensive industry and leadership experience across global specialty insurance markets, with a strong track …
Bermuda tightens grip on Kitty Michaels Invitational after dominant day two
Bermuda’s elite female golfers have extended their advantage at the 46th Annual Kitty Michaels Ladies Invitational in Curaçao, producing a clinical second ro
BTA has new agency of record for UK group travel
The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s recent partnership aims to expand group travel and year-round visitation to the island.
The BTA has announced London-based firm Black Diamond as its agency of record fo…
The BTA has announced London-based firm Black Diamond as its agency of record fo…
Europe’s catch-all energy relief measures could impact public finances if they grow, Fitch says
So far, European governments have committed a much smaller amount of support measures since the Iran war than when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022
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Kenni Thompson leaves Bournemouth Women
One of Bermuda’s best players has announced that she is leaving the club where she has had great success over the past three years.
Kenni Thompson is departing Bournemouth Women on a high after scorin…
Kenni Thompson is departing Bournemouth Women on a high after scorin…
Bermuda’s infrastructure future is under
Bermuda’s infrastructure future is under the spotlight as government officials, overseas experts, developers, and industry stakeholders gather for a two-day seminar focused on innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across the island.
U23 Football: Dandy Town Defeat Somerset
The Dandy Town Hornets defeated the Somerset Eagles 1–0 in Bermuda Football Association Under-23 League play at Bernard Park. Enrique Swan scored the lone goal of the match, scoring in the second half. The Dandy Town defense maintained a clean sheet for the remainder of the contest to secure the win. Related Stories Football Association …
Football: FC Motown Signs Xahvi Deroza
USL League Two club FC Motown has signed Bermudian footballer Xahvi Deroza for the upcoming summer season.” The New Jersey-based club secured Deroza following his freshman season at the University of New Hampshire. During his debut collegiate year, the Bermudian athlete made an excellent showing and earned a selection to the America East All-Rookie Team …
BP to sell stakes in flagship UK carbon capture projects in Northern England
The oil major said it plans to sell a portion of its equity in the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) Power project and the Northern Endurance Partnership project (NEP) i
Maersk says energy crunch to persist even if Iran peace deal struck
Shares in Maersk were down 6.5% at 1100 GMT after its results, underperforming a broadly flat Copenhagen benchmark index amid worries that high fuel prices cou
Australian women and children linked to ISIS return from Syria, arrests expected
The Australian government said on Wednesday that four women and nine children who had been detained in northeast Syria planned to return to Australia, but would
Deondre Morris fights for Muay Thai world title in Ontario
Bermudian martial artist Deondre Morris steps back on to the world stage this weekend for a Muay Thai heavyweight title fight on an historic pay-per-view card in Canada.
Morris, 36, will take on his o…
Morris, 36, will take on his o…
Emma Keane runs marathon for Mind and ends up on billboard
A Bermudian who turned to running during the pandemic has run the Brighton Marathon for Mind UK and found herself on a billboard in the process.
Emma Keane won a competition run by Get Pro, a protein …
Emma Keane won a competition run by Get Pro, a protein …
Sancho Smith Places Ninth In 800m In Atlanta
Sancho Smith continued his outdoor season at the 2026 Emory Qualifier in Atlanta. Representing Clayton State University, Smith competed in the Men’s 800 meters at the Emory University Track where he finished ninth overall. The result followed his appearance at the Peach Belt Conference [PBC] Outdoor Championships in Florida, where he ran a season-best 1:52.11 …
Oil falls below $100 a barrel on Middle East peace deal hopes
Brent crude futures fell $1.95, or 1.93%, to $99.32 a barrel by 0912 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped $1.93, or 2.03%, to $93.15
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Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship
Three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius
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UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years
The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index’s measure of input cost inflation leapt to 81.4, its highest since June 2022
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Dollar on defensive as markets hope for best on Middle East
The euro was up 0.1% on the day at $1.1763 after gaining 0.47% on Wednesday, while sterling was 0.16% higher at $1.3615 after rallying 0.4% the previous day
Green data centre seen as opportunity for Bermuda
A newly released road map to improve local entrepreneurship includes the possibility of a boutique, hurricane-resistant, sustainable data centre on the island.
Sustainable, or green data centres, are …
Sustainable, or green data centres, are …
Coinbase slashes jobs, citing market and AI
Coinbase has announced it will let go 700 staff — 14 per cent of its global workforce — as it rebuilds to became “lean, fast and AI-native”.
Brian Armstrong, the crypto exchange’s chief executive, cit…
Brian Armstrong, the crypto exchange’s chief executive, cit…
BDA tells island’s story at Riskworld
The Bermuda Business Development Agency continued the island’s longstanding relationship with the world’s leading association of risk managers this week, during Riskworld in Philadelphia.
Top executiv…
Top executiv…
Gold Reserve plans spin-out of US mining company
Bermudian-based Gold Reserve Ltd has announced plans to spin out its mining interests into a new American-domiciled company focused on critical mineral development in the western hemisphere.
The comp…
The comp…
Ball Hockey: CG Defeat BDA Spirits Twice
The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association play-offs continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with CG recording two wins over BDA Spirits in a double-header. BDA Spirits 3 CG 4 CG defeated BDA Spirits 4-3 in the opening game of the night. Andrew Leavy, Jeremy Estey and Dallas Montgomery scored in the first period for CG, while …
Bermuda Joins Caribbean Golf Association
The Caribbean Golf Association has announced the official admission of the Bermuda Golf Association and the St. Lucia Golf Association as full members of the regional body. A spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Golf Association [CGA] is pleased to announce the official admission of the Bermuda Golf Association and the St. Lucia Golf Association as full …
Gruelling work in road crashes outlined at safety launch event
A physician detailed the arduous work saving the lives of road traffic victims within a strained healthcare system, at the launch of a five-year plan to improve road safety.
The Bermuda Road Safety Co…
The Bermuda Road Safety Co…
Reinsurance model holding up, catastrophe stress test finds
Global reinsurers, including several major Bermuda market players, appear capable of withstanding increasingly severe climate-related catastrophe losses without widespread ratings pressure, according …
SailGP Teams Named For Bermuda Event
The Bermuda SailGP on May 9-10 will feature teams including Artemis SailGP Team, BONDS Flying Roos, DS Automobiles SailGP Team France, Emirates GBR, Germany by Deutsche Bank, Los Gallos, Mubadala Brazil, NorthStar, Red Bull Italy, ROCKWOOL Racing, Switzerland and United States competing on the Great Sound. A spokesperson said, “The countdown is on to the …
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To Calix Re
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Calix Re Limited [Calix Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Calix Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very …
Maritime Marriage: STEPHEN SMILES & ALISON TEALE
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: GILLIAN BAYNES & KRISTOPHER MCBRYDE
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- GILLIAN BAYNES ofScotlandUnited Kingdom (Single)andKRISTOPHER WILLIAM MCBRYDE ofScotlandUnited Kingdom (Divorced)
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Maritime Marriage: ABBIE MADDISON & MARK TOCK
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ABBIE LARRAINE MADDISON ofDerbyUnited Kingdom (Single)andMARK ANDREW TOCK ofDerbyUnited Kingdom (Single)
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Maritime Marriage: ROBERT SCHOLES & SANDRA YATES
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ROBERT SCHOLES ofCarnforthUnited Kingdom (Divorced)andSANDRA CATHERINE YATES ofCarnforthUnited Kingdom (Widow)
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Maritime Marriage: DARREN COUSINS & MARKETA OTTOVA
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: KAREN GROOM & ANDREW WRIGHT
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- KAREN LOUISE GROOM ofDorseyUnited Kingdom (Single)andANDREW JOHN WRIGHT ofDorsetUnited Kingdom (Divorced)
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Maritime Marriage: ALAN HILL & LESLEY JONES
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ALAN CHARLES HILL ofPaigntonUnited Kingdom (Widower)andLESLEY JUDITH ANNE JONES ofPaigntonUnited Kingdom (Widow)
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Maritime Marriage: MICAELA MORGAN & IAIN CAIRNS
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: LUKE CAVE & KATIE SANDLES
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: REBECCA COWIE & STEVEN FARQUHAR
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- REBECCA JADE COWIE ofScotlandUnited Kingdom (Divorced)andSTEVEN KENNETH FARQUHAR ofScotlandUnited Kingdom (Single)
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This year, Road Safety Week’s
This year, Road Safety Week’s theme centres on “Operation Action – Changing Minds, Changing Behaviours” – the Bermuda Road Safety Council’s or BRSC’s new five-year Road Safety Plan, a strategic plan to aid in changing minds and behaviours on Bermuda’s roads.