Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket’s greatest all-rounder and one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated ambassadors, has died in Barbados at the age of 89.
Shortly before 10:15 pm, Friday,
Shortly before 10:15 pm, Friday, July 17, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, at the roundabout on Cooper’s Island Road, (Clearwater) St. George’s
Man suffers facial injuries in Cooper’s Island crash
A man was left with possible head and facial injuries after a crash in St David’s tonight.
A police spokesman said that shortly after 10.15pm emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serio…
A police spokesman said that shortly after 10.15pm emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serio…
The One Bermuda Alliance is
The One Bermuda Alliance is inviting members of the public to a town hall meeting to discuss CARICOM on Monday 20 July at Vasco Da Gama Club.
Trey Mallory wins Battle of Boca in Florida
Bermuda tennis star Trey Mallory held his nerve to claim victory at the Battle of Boca in Boca Raton, Florida, today.
Mallory defeated American Avner Wong 6-4, 1-6, 10-5 in the final at Rick Macci Aca…
Mallory defeated American Avner Wong 6-4, 1-6, 10-5 in the final at Rick Macci Aca…
Minister: ‘IRP Proceeding Is Formally Suspended’
“I rise today to report to Honourable Members and the public on the temporary suspension of the Integrated Resource Plan, the IRP, proceeding, and on the grounds on which that suspension now has legal effect,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Minister said, “The …
Minister Rabain On Education Authority Bill
The Bill provides for the establishment of the Education Authority in “four defined, legislated stages,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “this is a deliberate design choice, one intended to ensure that reform is delivered thoughtfully, consultatively, and with appropriate legal safeguards at every step.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July …
Smith: ‘Families Deserve Results, Not Rhetoric’
Opposition Leader Ben Smith has responded to Premier David Burt’s statement in the House of Assembly today [July 17], saying “after nine years, Bermudian families deserve results, not rhetoric.” Mr. Smith said, “In the House of Assembly, the Premier spoke proudly today about education investment, scholarships and signature schools. But he left out other things …
Premier: ‘Building A Better & Fairer Bermuda’
“Tomorrow, July 18th, it will be nine years since this Progressive Labour Party Government was returned to office,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Premier said, “Tomorrow, July 18th, it will be nine years since this Progressive Labour Party Government was returned to …
Minister On Emancipation Commemoration
“As we commemorate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day, let us honour our history with honesty, celebrate the resilience of those who came before us, and carry their legacy forward with pride,” Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Minister said, …
Veteran customs officer jailed for drug importation
A disgraced former customs officer has been sentenced to serve 14 years behind bars for a plot to smuggle cannabis into Bermuda.
Scott Brown, 60, pleaded guilty in March to charges of conspiring to im…
Scott Brown, 60, pleaded guilty in March to charges of conspiring to im…
Beach volleyball national championships this weekend
Coral Beach is expected to be buzzing with excitement when it hosts the Bermuda Open National Beach Championships tomorrow and Sunday.
Eight men’s pairs and seven women’s duos will take to the beach. …
Eight men’s pairs and seven women’s duos will take to the beach. …
Premier lauds 9 years of PLP governance
Premier David Burt took an opportunity to laud the actions of the PLP Government on the eve of its 9th anniversary in office
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Premier David Bur
Houses galore being lined up for residents in numerous areas
Bermuda’s drive for new affordable homes has moved into its second phase of delivery, Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing, told the House of Assembly.
Mr DeSilva said the projects “represent more th…
Mr DeSilva said the projects “represent more th…
UN experts concerned by Trump’s removal of immigration judges
Immigration judges, who are employees of the Justice Department, hear deportation cases including migrants’ petitions for asylum and other protections from remo
Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
Investors from Asia to Europe pulled back from AI-exposed stocks and so-called momentum names that had powered portfolio returns through much of this year
More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
Thick black smoke covered the area, located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no reports of casualties or people missing from the blaze, which
Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air
Detroit registered the worst air quality of any city in the world on Thursday, according to monitoring company IQAir, with a pollutant index of 600, twice the l
Future energy needs planning process suspended
A planning process to determine Bermuda’s future electricity needs has been suspended for a period of up to 18 months.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the pausing of the Integrat…
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the pausing of the Integrat…
Dame Flora on her retirement: ‘More emotional than I was anticipating…’
Dame Flora, Bermuda’s Olympic Gold medalist in triathlon announced her retirement from the sport on social media on Wednesday
One of Bermuda’s greatest e
Public school report cites widening achievement gap
Schools Checkpoint report for 2023-2025 shows consistent performance in English, but a gap forming in science and math. The document also highlights trends over
Review reveals growing gap between high and low performing students
There is a widening gap between high and low performing students in Bermuda’s primary and middle schools, according to international reviewers of the island’s test scores.
And overall drops in test s…
And overall drops in test s…
Butterfield shares slip 1.7% in New York
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained unchanged on 3,745.99 today in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
For the week, the index slipped 0.92 of a point, with Watlington Waterworks (d…
For the week, the index slipped 0.92 of a point, with Watlington Waterworks (d…
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Vantage ratings unchanged after new leadership announced
AM Best has left the credit ratings of Bermudian-based insurer Vantage Risk unchanged following the change of leadership announced by the company this week.
Marc Grandisson, former chief executive off…
Marc Grandisson, former chief executive off…
MPs urged to ‘follow the money’ to identify cyber attackers
It is unlikely the criminals responsible for the September 2023 cyberattack will be caught but if the Public Accounts Committee continues investigations into the incident, there may be a chance, the c…
Bermudians ‘risking their livelihoods’ by drink-driving
Sobering statistics provided today by the police
DWI Statement.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to report that, at Hamilton Magistrates Court th
Numbers for ridesharing rockets for resident, tourist trips
Figures for ridesharing show a marked increase in uptake — with no complaints submitted from the public about the new service.
The update provided at the House of Assembly by Owen Darrell, Minister of…
The update provided at the House of Assembly by Owen Darrell, Minister of…
Paws on the ground for latest effort in rattlesnake hunt
Specialists — human and canine — from the US have started searching for a rattlesnake seen in Southampton last month.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that Robert Nozi…
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that Robert Nozi…
Dog team begins rattlesnake search
Specialist Team Begins Ten-Day Rattlesnake Search in Southampton
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that a specialist search team from the
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My parents recently lost their home due to some very bad financial habits. They have always had financial problems, even though my father is smart and makes good money. They found another p…
My parents recently lost their home due to some very bad financial habits. They have always had financial problems, even though my father is smart and makes good money. They found another p…
Bobojo Sets Bermuda Triple Crown Record
The Bermuda Triple Crown has announced the largest payout in its history, with the 61-foot Bobojo earning a record-breaking $714,850 for a 621-pound blue marlin. A spokesperson said, “Highest payout in Bermuda Triple Crown history! “The 61’ Ritchie Howell Bobojo receives a $714,850 payout for their 621 lb. Blue Marlin, the largest single check in …
House: long-awaited Education Authority to become reality
The creation of an Education Authority, a government-funded “statutory body corporate” that will ultimately replace the Department of Education, will begin in earnest this September with the tabling o…
Brookfield shareholders approve corporate simplification deal
Shareholders have approved Brookfield’s plan to combine Brookfield Corp and Bermudian-based Brookfield Wealth Solutions under a single publicly-traded parent company.
Both companies got the needed bac…
Both companies got the needed bac…
Search Team Arrives To Look For Rattlesnake
A specialist search team from the United States has arrived in Bermuda with two trained dogs to assist in the search for the reported Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that a specialist search team from the United States arrived in Bermuda yesterday, 16 July 2026, …
Committee Releases Report Into Cyber Attack
“All available indicators suggest that a ransom demand and ransom-related payment activity may have occurred,” the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee report on the September 2023 cyber attack on the Government of Bermuda said, with the report adding “the Committee does not state, on the basis of the line items alone, that the full amount was …
Trey Mallory one win away From historic Paraguay wildcard spot
Bermuda’s Trey Mallory is just one victory away from securing a career-defining professional tennis breakthrough after storming into the final of the Battle o
Bermudian contingent face bustling night of English football action
Bermuda’s overseas stars were at the heart of a frantic night of English non-league and National League pre-season action, with several of the island’s top
Trevo Academy secures $10,000 funding boost for elite youth football
A pioneering Bermudian football academy has received a significant financial boost to ensure that elite coaching remains accessible to the island’s next gener
Erica Hawley ready to fly the flag in Edmonton World Cup return
Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley is set to lead the island’s charge on the international stage as she lines up for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in Edmonton thi
A group of concerned family
A group of concerned family members has come forward alleging that deteriorating conditions inside Bermuda’s Westgate Correctional Facility have reached a crisis point, calling on the Government, independent oversight bodies, human rights organizations, and the public to take immediate action.
Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
The three dead include a worker clearing a road in the southern town of Negrete, a person who fell while cleaning a roof in Temuco, and another person who suffe
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop
Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for his determination as mayor of Greater Manchester to defend the region’s interests, told a special conference on Friday
JSC: $4.4m cyberattack spend may have included ransom payout
A payment of $4.4 million out of Bermuda’s coffers may have covered ransom to perpetrators of the cyberattack that crippled government IT systems in 2023, an official report tabled today in Parliament…
Apple closes in on Nvidia in race for world’s most valuable company
Apple was last valued at $4.90 trillion as its shares rose marginally in premarket trading on Friday, while Nvidia was roughly at the same level, following a 2.
Gnosis appoints Shane McDonnell as client partner
Shane McDonnell has been appointed client partner at Gnosis, a Bermudian-based IT, cyber and business consultancy.
The appointment is one of several as Gnosis expands its IT and cybersecurity offering…
The appointment is one of several as Gnosis expands its IT and cybersecurity offering…
Minister Updates On Housing Program Phase 2
The Ministry is “advancing Phase 2 of the Housing Infrastructure Projects Programme through the identification and assessment of additional sites for future housing development,” Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17] the Minister said, “I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people …
Swing Bridge Detour Route Phase One
Swing Bridge Detour Route Phase One: Temporary Bus Turnaround (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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BBA Launches ‘Play It Forward’ Camp
The Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] has partnered with U.S.-based nonprofit Leave It Better to launch the inaugural Play It Forward Bermuda Summer Camp, combining “elite basketball instruction with leadership development, life-skills training, and college and career preparation.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] has announced a new international partnership with Leave It Better, …
Vineyard Vines Bermuda Marks 10 Years
Vineyard Vines Bermuda is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of events and giveaways, marking a decade as the brand’s only stand-alone retail store outside the United States. A spokesperson said, “Vineyard Vines Bermuda celebrated its 10th anniversary with a private event marking a decade of bringing the brand’s signature coastal lifestyle to Bermuda. …