British warship HMS Dragon departs for Eastern Mediterranean
Britain’s government has been criticised for not being able to send a warship to the region sooner, with military vessels from allies Greece and France arriving
Sony fighting $2.7 billion UK lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices
The Japanese conglomerate is accused of abusing its dominant position by requiring digital games and add-ons for its console to be bought and sold only via its
South Korea fines Mercedes $7.6 million over misleading EV battery information
The Korea Fair Trade Commission said Mercedes-Benz promoted its EQE and EQS models as using premium cells from CATL while concealing that some vehicles instead
UK inflation could end 2026 at around 3% if energy prices hold, OBR’s Miles says
If prices fell in the next four or five weeks to levels before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, the effect on consumer price inflation would be very limited a
Kempe and Penruddocke find late form in challenging Vilamoura Regatta
Bermuda’s premier sailors faced a stern test of patience and skill at the 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 in Vilamoura, where Olympian Adriana Penruddocke and
Hospitality stakeholders to host careers fair
The opportunity comes as as employers seek to fill key positions ahead of the approaching tourism season
The Bermuda Hotel Association, in c
Bermuda set to host decisive qualifier as Concacaf W Championship hunt intensifies
Concacaf has confirmed the venues and kickoff times for the highly anticipated Concacaf W Qualifiers matches in April. These decisive fixtures represent the thi
Emotions high as under-17 team leave island to take on USA
Excitement filled LF Wade International Airport on Tuesday morning as the Bermuda under-17 women’s team departed for the final round of World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica.
Sixteen of the 21-member sq…
Sixteen of the 21-member sq…
Careers fair to showcase opportunities in hospitality
Bermudians looking to find a place in the hospitality sector have been invited to a careers fair set for next week.
The Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, organised by the Bermuda Hotel Association in…
The Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, organised by the Bermuda Hotel Association in…
Speeding and impaired driving fuel rise in collisions
Roads Policing chief warns serious crashes are happening every three days on average
Viewers will have noticed in recent weeks a spate of separate incide
Seven acres of arable land go from fallow to farm
Seven acres of government-owned arable land in the East End have been divided between ten Bermudian farmers to put to use.
The multiyear leases, all of which are set in St George’s, will include 4.03 …
The multiyear leases, all of which are set in St George’s, will include 4.03 …
Hospitality Industry Careers Fair On March 18
The Bermuda Hotel Association and partners will be hosting a Hospitality Industry Careers Fair on Wednesday, March 18, from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association, in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Restaurant Divisions, and Bermuda …
Gov’t calls for national conversation on CARICOM membership
Minister Alexa Lightbourne tables green paper, urging Bermudians to move beyond “fearmongering” and weigh potential benefits and protections
The gove
Thirteen New Customs Officers Complete Training
A ceremony was recently held to celebrate the basic training completion ceremony for 13 Trainee Customs Officers: Sole Tucker, Jordan Trott, Teji Simons, Kendrick Richardson, Antonia Raynor-Bailey, Sade Adams, Allan Martin, David Little, Collise Allen, Wanay Bartley, Seth Hayward, Zorie Eve, and Dendrick Durrant. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael …
Column: Fahy On Housing, Budget & More
[Column written by Michael Fahy] As the public is aware, the budget statement was presented on 20th February 2026, with the Opposition giving its reply on 27th February 2026. During the economic debate, I tackled issues ranging from education to the state of our roads, but given my shadow portfolio of Housing, Municipalities and Home Affairs, …
Ball Hockey: Spine & Sport & BDA Spirits Win
Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header action took place at the PCC Hockey Rink. Spine & Sport defeated Hamilton Princess 4-3. Curran Trenouth and Mathieu Desjardins each scored twice for Spine & Sport. Thomas Miller scored three goals for Hamilton Princess. BDA Spirits defeated Positive Image Dental 5-4. Jeff Loper scored two goals for BDA Spirits, with …
Port Royal membership urges transparency over fee changes
Members of Port Royal Golf Course will meet tonight to discuss changes to the fee structure.
After the meeting, counter proposals are expected to be submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Golf Cour…
After the meeting, counter proposals are expected to be submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Golf Cour…
Allshores To Donate $250,000 To Home Charity
Allshores Limited announced a $250,000 commitment over three years to support the work of HOME, helping strengthen efforts to prevent and end homelessness in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The multi-year funding will support HOME’s outreach, advocacy, and coordination efforts, connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter, health care, and social services while building long-term resilience against …
Bermuda Police Advisory On Counterfeit $100 Bills
The Bermuda Police Service is warning businesses and residents to remain vigilant after multiple reports of counterfeit U.S. $100 bills being used locally, with one suspect already arrested. A police spokesperson said, “Since the end of February 2026, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received multiple reports regarding the use of counterfeit U.S. $100 bills …
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Boards and Committees 2026 Board: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYRegulation Act: Financial Intelligence Agency Act 2007 The Minister of Justice is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Melissa retired as hurricane name after deadly impact
An international body has retired the name “Melissa” from the list of hurricane names in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact last year.
The World Meteorological Organisation’s Hurricane…
The World Meteorological Organisation’s Hurricane…
Budgetary preparations for 2016 census themed ‘fill the gap’
Budgeting for the Department of Statistics budget has ramped up almost 40 per cent from the previous fiscal year, the Minister of Economy and Labour revealed yesterday.
Jason Hayward told the House of…
Jason Hayward told the House of…
Book Explores Life Of Boxer Clarence Hill
A new book chronicling the life and legacy of Bermudian boxer Clarence Hill, the island’s first Olympic medal-winner, is available on Amazon. My Father Bermuda’s First Olympic Medalist: The Biography Of Clarence Eugene Hill, written by Bermudian author Jamaka Kamal, explores the story behind Hill’s historic bronze medal in heavyweight boxing at the 1976 Olympic …
Rights for adoptive parents get green light in House
Legislators have approved giving parental leave to adoptive parents and legal guardians of children below age 2.
The Employment Amendment Act 2026 got near-unanimous agreement in the House of Assembly…
The Employment Amendment Act 2026 got near-unanimous agreement in the House of Assembly…
Bermuda Women Set For Grenada Test
The Bermuda women’s national football team will face Grenada at the Flora Duffy Stadium in their final Concacaf W Qualifier next month. Coach Naquita Robinson’s side meet Grenada at 7pm on Saturday, April 18 in the third and final Fifa Women’s International Match Window. Guatemala lead group C with nine points, followed by Costa Rica …
Bermuda Triathlon Association Presents Awards
The Bermuda Triathlon Association held its Annual Awards presentation at Cambridge Beaches. Naomi MacGuinness was named Best Female Junior Triathlete. Her results included two gold medals at the Carifta Games in Tobago, a 13th-place finish in Clermont, Florida, and a win in the Clarien Ironkids 11-15 category. Rory Shepherd was named Best Male Junior Triathlete. …
Penruddocke & Kempe Race In Vilamoura
Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe competed in the 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 in Vilamoura. Competing in the ILCA 7 fleet, Kempe finished 29th overall with 84 net points after six races. His highest finish was 9th in the final race. Competing in the ILCA 6 fleet, Penruddocke finished 43rd overall after …
Bowling League Week 26 Standings Update
The Continental Bowling League continued with Week 26 action. The Nifty Rollers [1st] defeated the Astronauts [4th] 24-3, the Under Dawgs [2nd] defeated Spicenix [6th] 24.5-2.5, the Odd Balls [3rd] defeated Sunset [9th] 23-4, the Cubs [5th] defeated The Invaders [7th] 25-2 and New Hope had a bye. igh Scratch Games Women Raquel Gonzalez 216, Patrice …
Bermuda squad announced for Carifta Aquatics Championships
Bermuda will be sending a strong team of 19 swimmers to the Carifta Aquatics Championships next month.
In terms of numbers, the 2026 squad contains 14 more athletes than the team sent to Trinidad &…
In terms of numbers, the 2026 squad contains 14 more athletes than the team sent to Trinidad &…
Inside Sports with Rena Dysiewska
This weeks episode of Inside Sports features an in-depth interview with Rena Dysiewska; Director of Sports & Christian Brown; Head of Triathlon at Millfield
Pigs To Return To Agricultural Exhibition
This year’s Agricultural Exhibition “will also mark the long-awaited return of pigs, which have been absent from the show in recent years,” the Government said A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is pleased to announce the 85th Bermuda Annual Agricultural Exhibition. “The annual three-day event will take place 23–25 April 2026 at …
Caitlyn Bobb Set For Indoor Championships
Caitlyn Bobb has qualified for the 400 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland. The biennial competition runs from March 20 to 22, Bobb, 22, competed at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September last year. She won a silver medal in the 400 final at the Junior Pan American …
Amber’s Wings To Host Charity Golf Event
A charity golf tournament will be held next month to raise funds for Amber’s Wings, an organisation that assists the island’s under-resourced youth through the transformative power of animals. The Annual Golf Tournament: The Year of the Horse will take place at Port Royal Golf Course on April 10, with a 1pm shotgun start. Registration …
Greenpeace activists storm stage at France’s nuclear summit, confront Macron
The protesters, dressed sharply in black suits and ties, held banners bearing the Greenpeace logo and reading “Nuclear Power = Energy Insecurity” and “Nuclear p
Government working to speed up work permit process
If you think the work permit process in Bermuda takes too long, the Government agrees.
Speaking on the first day of the Bermuda Risk Summit, Jason Hayward, Minister of Labour and Economy said the Gov…
Speaking on the first day of the Bermuda Risk Summit, Jason Hayward, Minister of Labour and Economy said the Gov…
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Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027
“The Economic Development Strategy is Bermuda’s roadmap for strengthening and diversifying the economy, creating opportunity for Bermudians, and building a more secure and inclusive future,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I lay before this Honourable House a progress report …
Sophia Greaves Earns WiRe Award
Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] hosted its fourth annual International Women’s Day Gala, where Sophia Greaves was presented with the WiRe Woman of the Year Award, A spokesperson said, “Women in Reinsurance [WiRe], the professional organization for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector, hosted its fourth annual International Women’s Day Gala on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing …
Gov’t leases seven acres of land to farmers
Ten farmers receive access to previously underused public land to boost local food production
Images and media release supplied by the Government o
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Albanese for allowing the women to stay, saying on social media the U.S. was ready to take the players if Australia did not
Solay Thomas Representing Bermuda At SONA
Special Olympics Bermuda athlete Solay Thomas is representing the island at the inaugural Special Olympics North America [SONA] Athlete Congress in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thomas is among 27 athletes from Canada, the Caribbean and the United States attending the weeklong event, which began on Sunday [March 8] at the Special Olympics Michigan headquarters to discuss …
ECB should not rush rate change even if Iran war could alter outlook: policymakers
Markets have been pricing rate hikes from the ECB over the past week on the premise that surging energy costs will quickly feed into consumer prices
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UK homebuilder Persimmon defies sector gloom with strong 2026 outlook, shares rise
The builder expects underlying operating profit near the upper end of analyst consensus of 486 million to 517 million pounds ($593-$630 million)
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BVA To Host Youth Volleyball Camp
The Bermuda Volleyball Association will host a youth volleyball camp this month at the Bermuda College Gym. The March Volleyball Camp will run over two weeks, with the first session scheduled for March 23 to 27 and the second from March 30 to April 2. The camp will take place from 8.30am to 3.30pm. each …
King: Shortages across uniformed services a ‘troubling picture’
Shadow minister calls for strategy to address more than 160 vacant posts
Statement from Shadow National Security Minister, Robert King:
The Minister o
France to harness nuclear power for AI data centres, says Macron
France will be able to open data centres and meet the needs of artificial intelligence thanks to its large energy exports, French President Emmanuel Macron said
G7, EU to hold calls on soaring energy prices
Oil prices surged to their highest levels since mid‑2022 on Monday propelled by fears of Gulf output cuts and disrupted tanker traffic
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Britain’s FTSE indexes rebound as Trump hints at end to Middle East war
The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 1.6% by 1015 GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 added 1.9%
International News via Reuters:
London’s FTSE indexes rose on
Sterling ticks higher as lower oil prices temper inflation concerns
Sterling rose 0.1% to $1.3454 against the dollar
International News via Reuters:
The pound edged higher against the dollar on Tuesday as hopes of a
Full Caricom membership Green Paper published
Cheaper everyday essentials, greater connections for businesses and talent, stronger global partnerships and increased representation in shaping regional policies are among the reasons to pursue full …