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Ceci Bernard Lambert, who volunteered at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for more than 12 years, has been recognised for her “exemplary” service to the organisation.
Last month, Ms Lambert won the …

Business / Royal Gazette

JP Morgan: reinsurance pricing pressure set to intensify

July 6, 2026

Pricing pressure is likely to continue in reinsurance after the fifth consecutive quarter of catastrophe losses below the historical average of $20 billion, analysts from JP Morgan reported.
In a new …

News / Royal Gazette

Reduced hours at several judicial offices from Friday

July 6, 2026

The judicial department announced that several Supreme and Magistrates’ Court offices will close at 1pm every weekday from Friday until September 4.
A notice stated that the Supreme Court and Court of…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

France’s Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled

July 6, 2026

The visit underlines Syria’s geopolitical transformation under Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Easter

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, Israel dismisses move as ‘stunt’

July 6, 2026

The militant group’s promise to end its body overseeing ministries — which has run for more than a decade — was a key part of the plan for a civilian-ruled

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cuba’s national electric grid collapses, reason unknown

July 6, 2026

Grid operator UNE said it was investigating the cause of the nationwide blackout

International News via Reuters:

Cuba’s national electric grid colla

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan

July 6, 2026

Defence financing is set to be a key topic at this week’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey

International News via Reuters:

Britain, the Netherlands, Fi

Business / Royal Gazette

Fortitude Re agrees $3.8b long-term care reinsurance deal

July 6, 2026

Bermudian-based Fortitude Re announced has signed a $3.8 billion long-term care reinsurance transaction with Unum Life Insurance Company of America.
Upon receipt of regulatory approvals and subject to…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda vs Cayman Islands

July 6, 2026

Bermuda vs Cayman Islands (Photographs by Laurent Wellman)

News / TNN

Southampton Rangers kept their foot

July 6, 2026

Southampton Rangers kept their foot firmly on the gas atop the Premier Division 50 Overs league, cruising to a five-wicket demolition of Warwick Workmen’s Club at PHC Stadium on Sunday.

News / TNN

As a longstanding strategic partner,

July 6, 2026

As a longstanding strategic partner, the Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda has consistently demonstrated its commitment to advancing education and economic opportunity in Bermuda. This most recent investment builds upon previous support, which includes the donation of two hybrid vehicles to the College’s Motor Vehicle Technology Programme, a “Train the Trainer” initiative to build faculty expertise in emerging automotive technologies, and vital scholarship funding for students.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Divine secures back-to-back points finishes with extraordianary pace

July 6, 2026

For the second day in a row, teenage prospect Aeziah Divine quietly secured another crucial points finish in the R&G Moto4 British Cup after a highly discip

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda announce historic 104-member delegation for CAC Games

July 6, 2026

The Bermuda Olympic Association has unveiled a historic 104-member delegation for the upcoming 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo,

News / Royal Gazette

Corrections officer denies assault on inmate

July 6, 2026

A corrections officer has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with assaulting an inmate at Westgate Correctional Facility.
Rudolph Butterfield, 52, denied causing bodily harm to Aaron Rance-Cariah at t…

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

History for relay squad as Perinchief sharpens form

July 6, 2026

Bermuda’s senior men’s sprint team made history at the prestigious Barbados Grand Prix, blasting their way to a podium finish in the 4x100m relay.

The stan

News / Royal Gazette

RBR recruits ready to step into soldiering

July 6, 2026

An intensive two-week programme for the latest recruits of the Royal Bermuda Regiment began this week as the battalion’s newest members became familiar with Warwick Camp and had a taste of military li…

Bernews / Sport

Andrew Armstrong Scores In FC Motown’s Win

July 6, 2026

Bermudian footballer Andrew Armstrong was on target as FC Motown cruised to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Morris Elite SC in their USL League Two match in the United States. Armstrong opened the scoring in the 13th minute, giving FC Motown an early advantage before the hosts pulled away with a dominant attacking display. The …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Chubb invests $200k in College’s Technical Education Division

July 6, 2026

The grant “enhanced workforce readiness across the island”

Bermuda College Foundation (“the Foundation”) proudly celebrates the transformative

Bernews / Sport

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Gold Medal Win

July 6, 2026

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade says sticking to her game plan was the key to winning gold in the BC1 women’s division at the recent Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama. The Bermudian secured the title after winning three of her four matches in the round-robin competition. “The Birmingham World Boccia Challenger was a great competition for me,” …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Luke Horan wins national schools title in England

July 6, 2026

Barely a week after playing a part in Bermuda winning the ICC Men’s T20 Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier, Luke Horan was back in England to clinch the National Schools Under-18 T20 Cup with King’s Coll…

Bernews / News

Chubb Donation Helps Tech & Trades Education

July 6, 2026

A $200,000 donation by the Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda has “significantly strengthened technical education programmes at Bermuda College,” the Bermuda College Foundation said, explaining that the grant enabled targeted upgrades for the motor vehicle, plumbing, electrical and HVAC programmes. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation proudly celebrates the transformative impact of a $200,000 donation from the …

Bernews / Sport

Chare Smith Plays In Frenchay Defeat

July 6, 2026

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith played in Frenchay First XI’s 77-run defeat at home to Bishopston First XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bishopston scored 177, with Seam bowler Smith bowling three overs for 29. In reply, Frenchay were all out for 100 in …

Bernews / Sport

Cameron Jeffers Hits 30 Not Out In Defeat

July 6, 2026

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers played in Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI’s four-wicket defeat at home to Bristol Pakistanis First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Phoenix were bowled out for 176 in 46 overs, with Jeffers, batting at No 10, hitting 30 not …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Ton up Bremar puts nine-man Devonshire to the sword

July 6, 2026

Steven Bremar Jr thumped an aggressive century that laid the foundation for Cleveland County’s convincing 284-run win over nine-man Devonshire in a high- scoring First Division 50 overs encounter at L…

Bernews / Sport

2026 ‘Birdies For Charity’ Program Launches

July 6, 2026

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched their 2026 Birdies for Charity program, offering an opportunity for the community to rally behind local charities while celebrating world-class golf. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies for Charity program is an easy and effective matching fund program where the tournament sponsors match fundraising efforts made by …

News / TNN

Politicians and those with public

July 6, 2026

Politicians and those with public platforms have become increasingly skilled at identifying what is wrong while becoming less effective at making things better. That is especially dangerous in education, where the objective should never be to embarrass the system, but to improve it.

Bernews / News

Kyle Masters Earns INSOL Fellowship

July 6, 2026

Carey Olsen Bermuda partner Kyle Masters has been admitted as an INSOL Fellow following his successful completion of the Global Insolvency Practice Course [GIPC], a leading international programme for restructuring and insolvency professionals. A spokesperson said, “Delivered by INSOL International, the course brings together experienced restructuring and insolvency practitioners from major financial centres worldwide to …

News / Royal Gazette

Premier and minister lead Caricom delegation in St Lucia

July 6, 2026

The Premier and home affairs minister are heading a delegation attended by regional leaders to a Caricom conference in St Lucia.
David Burt and Alexa Lightbourne are at the 51st Regular Meeting of the…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Government delegation attends CARICOM summit

July 6, 2026

Regional meetings in Saint Lucia will help inform the ongoing review of full membership

The Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Minister of Home

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda to field 78 athletes in 15 sports at CAC Games

July 6, 2026

Nearly 80 athletes across 15 sports will represent Bermuda at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games.
Team Bermuda will send 78 athletes and a team of coaches, officials, and support staff …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New recruits take first steps into military life

July 6, 2026

4 women and 13 men begin Regiment training at Warwick Camp

Four women and 13 men are this afternoon settling into life at Warwick Camp as they embark on

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UN’s Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children

July 6, 2026

The two-day inaugural U.N. Global Dialogue on AI Governance is not intended to forge a treaty, but to discuss how to set rules to mitigate the potential harms o

Bernews / News

Future Leaders Appoints McKenzie‑Kohl Tuckett

July 6, 2026

Future Leaders Bermuda has appointed programme graduate McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett as its new Executive Director, succeeding founder and newly appointed National Security Minister Ryan Robinson Perinchief. A spokesperson said, “Future Leaders Bermuda is pleased to announce the appointment of McKenzie‑Kohl Tuckett as its next Executive Director, marking a proud moment for both the organisation and one …

Bernews / News

Column: Sherlock On Public Education & More

July 6, 2026

[Opinion column written by the FDM’s Quinton Sherlock Jr] Politicians and those with public platforms have become increasingly skilled at identifying what is wrong while becoming less effective at making things better. That is especially dangerous in education, where the objective should never be to embarrass the system, but to improve it. The question is …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Twenty-five dead, 100 injured in clashes at Sri Lanka prison, sources say

July 6, 2026

The clashes began on Sunday between convicted prisoners and those under detention at the prison in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 km (20 miles) north of

Bernews / News

Premier & Minister Attend CARICOM Meeting

July 6, 2026

Premier David Burt and Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne are leading Bermuda’s delegation at the CARICOM meeting in Saint Lucia. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, are currently leading a Bermuda delegation to the 51st Regular Meeting of …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa

July 6, 2026

There was no immediate response from South Africa’s government, which has contested some similar accounts from other countries

International News via Re

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Six killed in India’s Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel

July 6, 2026

Two to three multi-storey houses in a slum collapsed in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai, which left five young children and one woman dead, civic authorities said

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain should consider regulating AI models, FCA official says

July 6, 2026

Financial Conduct Authority Executive Director Sheldon Mills also said the existing rulebook will need to evolve as firms’ reliance on a handful of tech provide

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK construction downturn eases slightly in June, PMI shows

July 6, 2026

The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 38.4 in June from 38.2 in May, a survey by S&P Global showed. The 50-mark separa

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain’s FTSE indexes slip as miners offset financial gains

July 6, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,663.68 points by 1037 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%

International News via Reuters:

Lond

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pound breaks seven-day rally as dollar steadies after jobs data

July 6, 2026

Sterling was last down 0.1% at $1.3338 and was steady against the euro, which traded at 0.8055 pounds

International News via Reuters:

The pound fell

Bernews / News

78 Athletes To Compete In 2026 CAC Games

July 6, 2026

The Bermuda Olympic Association has named a 104-member delegation, including 78 athletes, for the 2026 CAC Games in the Dominican Republic, marking Bermuda’s largest team ever sent to a multi-sport event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is pleased to announce the full roster for Team Bermuda ahead of the 2026 Central American …

Bernews / Sport

Rugby: Bermuda Defeat Cayman Islands 67-32

July 6, 2026

Bermuda’s women’s national rugby team put on an outstanding showing to claim a 67-32 victory over the Cayman Islands at the National Sports Centre North Field this weekend. The match produced a combined 99 points, with Bermuda building its victory through sustained attacking play and finishing. Najee Pitt-Clarke was named player of the match after …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Leverock powers Warwick to Western Counties showdown with Rangers

July 6, 2026

Kamau Leverock produced a magnificent all-round display to guide holders Warwick to a comfortable 139-run win against PHC in the opening round of the Western Counties at White Hill Field on Saturday.
…

News / Royal Gazette

Ambitious plan aims to cut road death and injury rates

July 6, 2026

Bermuda’s tragically high road fatality and injury rates can be reduced through a five-year, evidence-based strategy that is under way, one of its creators has said.
Altonio Roberts, the chairman of …

News / Royal Gazette

Richardson: Island not made safer by shuffling the deck

July 6, 2026

A decision to appoint a new Minister of National Security does not fix the island’s safety issues, the Shadow Minister of National Security, Governance and Artificial Intelligence has warned.
Jarion R…

News / Royal Gazette

Senate president looks to clear the air with ‘frustrated’ Tannock

July 6, 2026

The president of the Senate plans to convene a meeting this week in the Upper House after an independent senator aired concerns about feeling “frustrated” in the execution of her parliamentary role.
J…

News / TNN

A Bermudian woman living in

July 6, 2026

A Bermudian woman living in England is preparing to represent both her adopted home and her island roots as she competes in the 2026 Miss Leicestershire pageant.

News / Royal Gazette

Petrol station thief gets suspended sentence

July 6, 2026

A man who stole more than $48,000 in merchandise from his former employer has received a suspended prison sentence in Magistrates’ Court.
Kadeem Abraham, 37, admitted stealing $48,492.50 worth of alc…