Guatemala’s Fuego volcano intensifies, prompts preventive evacuations
The eruption sent pyroclastic flows — fast-moving mixtures of volcanic gas, ash and rock — down five ravines
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North Korea’s Vietnam War dead to get first memorial 60 years on
Vietnam and North Korea maintain diplomatic ties dating back to the Cold War, but Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the Vietnam War remains little known
Oil prices drop after claims of progress in US-Iran talks
Brent crude futures fell $3.30, or 3.9%, to $80.47 a barrel by 11:19 a.m. ET (1519 GMT), and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped $3.67, or 4.6%, to $76
US-facilitated Israel-Lebanon talks have begun, says State Department
The latest round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday
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Medal Winner Jessica Lewis Returns Home
Jessica Lewis – who won a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland — returned home last night. A Government spokesperson said, “A special congratulations to Jessica Lewis on winning Bermuda’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, earning bronze in the T53/T54 400 metres. “We also welcomed home Norre Robinson, Peter Dunne, President …
Census Online Deadline Extended To Aug 16th
The Department of Statistics has extended the deadline to complete the 2026 Population and Housing Census online to August 16. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Statistics is encouraging households that have not completed the 2026 Population and Housing Census to take advantage of the extended online submission deadline and Fill the Gap. “Residents …
Rugby team set for opening clash against U.S.
Bermuda’s Men’s Under-19 national team have arrived in Querétaro, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 Rugby Americas North (RAN) XVs Championship at FC Total.
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Video: Concacaf Spotlights Bermuda Football
Concacaf’s latest Federation in Focus documentary shines a spotlight on Bermuda, offering a “cinematic look at the people, places and passion that shape the game on the island.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s rich football culture, proud history and promising future are in the spotlight in a new episode of Concacaf’s Federation in Focus docuseries, now available …
Online Census deadline extended to August 16
The Department of Statistics is encouraging households that have not completed the 2026 Population and Housing Census to take advantage of the extended online s
Tour de Guadeloupe: Bermudian duo complete tough Stage 4
Bermudian cyclists Nicholas Narraway and Kaden Hopkins crossed the line side-by-side on Stage 4 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe followi
All welcome at post-Emancipation Day celebration
Members of the community have been invited to join a post-Emancipation Day celebration on Wednesday evening at Horseshoe Bay Live.
The gathering, which is being hosted by Team Hayward — supporting the…
The gathering, which is being hosted by Team Hayward — supporting the…
Agam To Support Sompo Life Re Platform
Agam Capital and Sompo Life Re have entered into a multi-year service agreement supporting Sompo Life Re’s new Bermuda-based life reinsurance platform. A spokesperson said, “Agam Capital [Agam], a global leader in technology-enabled insurance-asset and liability management and Sompo Life Re, Ltd [Life Re] have entered into a multi-year service agreement to support the operations …
Penruddocke & Kempe Lead CAC Games Sailing
Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe are both leading their one-person dinghy events after five races at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Penruddocke is first in the women’s standings with six net points, while Kempe leads the men’s standings with seven net points. For all our coverage of the Central American and Caribbean …
Goldman Sachs and Talcott set up $1b reinsurance vehicle
Goldman Sachs has partnered with Talcott Financial to set up a new reinsurance vehicle in Bermuda.
West Grove Re, the latest life insurance sidecar to set up on the island will take a share of Talcott…
West Grove Re, the latest life insurance sidecar to set up on the island will take a share of Talcott…
Sidders narrowly misses out on podium place
Bermudian martial artist Geraldine Sidders delivered an impressive performance at the Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario, narrowly missi
Bermuda College to provide critical incident training
Bermuda College has added two critical incident training courses to its fall 2026 schedule, providing practical instruction for professionals and volunteers who
Online summit aims to unite island communities
An international online summit aimed at bringing island communities together is to return for its eighth edition next month.
The three-day Virtual Island Summit, organised by Island Innovation, is sch…
The three-day Virtual Island Summit, organised by Island Innovation, is sch…
Bermuda Golf Association name squad for Caribbean Amateur Championship
The Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) has announced a 10-member squad to make a landmark debut at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CAGC) in Nas
Ministry of Health issues update on Ebola surveillance
On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to ongoing ou
Video: Gombey Warriors In Toronto Carnival
The Gombey Warriors travelled to Canada to participate in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, representing Bermudian culture at one of the largest Caribbean festivals in North America. According to the event website, “The Toronto Caribbean Carnival [TCC] or Toronto Carnival, is a vibrant and dynamic celebration of Caribbean culture, heritage, and artistry. Now in its 59th …
Ministry Issues Update On Ebola Surveillance
The Ministry of Health is updating the public on its Ebola surveillance, saying “while the risk to Bermuda remains low, the Ministry of Health is taking precautionary steps to ensure early detection and rapid response should any risk emerge.” A Government spokesperson said, “On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared Ebola Virus Disease …
Column: Robinson On Cost Of Living & More
[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] Recently, the Cost of Living Commission Amendment [NO. 2] Act 2026, was delayed for third reading in the Senate. The One Bermuda Alliance understands the intention of the legislation and shares the Government’s goal of lowering the cost of living in Bermuda. However, we think it’s disingenuous to …
Adam Hall Hits Winning Home Run
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 7-6 in the American Association. Hall went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and scored once as Winnipeg extended their winning streak to eight games. With the Goldeyes trailing …
Okera Bascome Takes Catch For Coventry
Okera Bascome played in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s six-wicket defeat away to Solihull Blossomfield First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [August 2]. Batting at No 6, Bascome scored six runs off eight balls, including one four as his team scored 122 from 38.2 overs. In reply, Solihull …
Photos: Bermuda Hockey Team At CAC Games
The Bermuda women’s national field hockey team finished eighth at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Competing in group B, Bermuda matched up Barbados, Jamaica, Cuba, and Puerto Rico during the competition.For all our coverage of the Central American and Caribbean Games, click here, and for our ongoing live updates from …
UK’s Domino’s gets boost from pizza demand during World Cup
Such new products helped offset broader constraints in consumer budgets due to the surge in energy prices driven by the Iran war
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Cuba’s power grid collapses again during restoration efforts after nationwide blackout
State television journalist Lazaro Manuel Alonso said a new disconnection of the National Electric System, or SEN, occurred on Monday afternoon despite progress
BP’s quarterly profit doubles to over $5 billion after Iran war oil surge
Oil majors have benefited this year from market volatility caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has disrupted energy flows and tightened global supplies
Zuill & Bolton Defeat Daisy Hill In Friendly
Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill and his Bolton Wanderers Under-21s team came from behind to defeat Daisy Hill 2-1 in a preseason friendly at the Ginge Power Stadium in the UK. Bolton trailed at the interval after Sam Stewart gave the hosts the lead, before Daeshon Lawrence equalised from the penalty spot after being fouled inside …
Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes
Local crews supported by water-bombing aircraft and reinforcements from Romania and France were operating on three fronts west of Athens in the Gulf of Corinth,
Stocks rise despite higher oil prices as Iran tensions persist
Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said diplomatic efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran war were ongoing, but an attack near the Strait of Hormuz u
FTSE 100 gains as BP and miners advance
The FTSE 100 index was up 0.3% at 10,886.98 points by 0905 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 inched up 0.1% to 24,244.35 points
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Sterling holds steady as traders watch Iran talks and Japanese yen
Sterling was last up less than 0.1% at $1.344, after rising sharply at the end of last week as the dollar slid in the wake of official intervention to prop up t
Pelagos Insurance Declares $0.15 Dividend
Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited announced has declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on September 25, to shareholders of record on September 15. A spokesperson said, “Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited [formerly known as Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited], an expert capital allocator and risk selector in specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that its Board …
Geraldine Sidders Finishes Fourth
Geraldine Sidders finished fourth in the Jianshu [straight sword] at the Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario, at the weekend. Sidders, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Associatiomn, narrowly missed a podium place after scoring 8.223. She also placed sixth in the Changquan [longfist] with a score of 7.3. The championships were held from July …
St George’s captain accepts full responsibility for crushing defeat
St George’s captain Sinclair Smith has taken full responsibility for his team’s heavy Cup Match defeat.
The challengers lost by an innings and 90 runs at Somerset Cricket Club after being bowled out t…
The challengers lost by an innings and 90 runs at Somerset Cricket Club after being bowled out t…
Bermudian company loses UK tax battle
A Bermudian investment company has lost a long-running tax dispute with UK tax authorities after a tribunal ruled that, despite being incorporated and administered in Bermuda, its central management a…
When AI decides you’re the security risk
Fernando De Deus was left both sheepish and proud when the artificial intelligence agent he designed to protect his computer perceived him as the threat and locked him out.
The chief executive of ma…
The chief executive of ma…
Ocean prosperity support swells to $10.1m
Non-profit organisations partnering with the Bermuda Government to implement a marine spatial plan have invested $10.1 million over the past seven years, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
According to pa…
According to pa…
Judge urged to quash conviction of ‘mentally impaired’ sex offender
Counsel for an intellectually disabled man found guilty of sexually touching a girl argued that his conviction was unsafe and should be quashed.
Cameron Sousa-Saints, 27, was sentenced in March to ser…
Cameron Sousa-Saints, 27, was sentenced in March to ser…
More than 40 arrests over long holiday weekend
Suspected impaired driving and alleged possession of knives continued to give “cause for concern” over the long holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service said.
The comments came as the BPS reported …
The comments came as the BPS reported …
Jessica Lewis given hero’s welcome from Commonwealth Games
A Bermudian athlete said she felt “ecstatic” after winning a bronze medal at her first Commonwealth Games.
Jessica Lewis also said she executed a well-thought-out strategy when she competed in the T53…
Jessica Lewis also said she executed a well-thought-out strategy when she competed in the T53…
Mark Trott retires after 40 years of service to Somerset
Cup Match 2026 proved to be bittersweet for Somerset bowling coach Mark Trott.
While thrilled to see the holders hand St George’s another crushing innings defeat, the former Somerset player and cricke…
While thrilled to see the holders hand St George’s another crushing innings defeat, the former Somerset player and cricke…
Nissan captive’s ratings outlook lowered to negative
Nissan’s Bermudian-based captive insurer has seen the outlook on its credit ratings lowered to negative from stable by AM Best after a five-year period in which the dividends it paid to its parent com…
Athora moves towards sale of German unit
Bermudian-based Athora is closing in on a deal to sell its German unit to Frankfurter Leben, the life insurance consolidator controlled by China’s Fosun International, people with knowledge of the pro…
The Director of Public Prosecutions,
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Cindy Clarke, intends to enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson. A nolle prosequi is a document signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions which formally brings criminal proceedings to an end.
Fishermen’s group submits counterproposal to BOPP
The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has submitted a counterproposal to the Government that includes a ring-shaped, no-fishing, marine-protected area beyond where local fishing practices take place,…
Stabbing culprit given benefit of doubt to study overseas
Sentencing of a young woman who admitted stabbing a former friend in a fight was pushed back so that she could prove to the court her intentions to study overseas.
Nyree Turner, 22, pleaded guilty in …
Nyree Turner, 22, pleaded guilty in …
Butterfield: No Share Repurchases In July 2026
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited did not repurchase any of its common shares during July 2026. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company did not repurchase any common …
LOM Releases 2026 First Half Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM Holdings reported that their overall revenues were up 6.4%, however their costs were up 13.1%. LOM CEO Scott Lines said, “The first half of the year witnessed a blistering rally in the semiconductor stocks and all things AI related, as the global AI buildout dominated market sentiment. …