Safe-haven franc rises as Iran war drags on; dollar dips after US payrolls drop
The dollar fell 0.4% against the Swiss franc to 0.7778, while the euro slid 0.5% to 0.9018 franc
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Allshores climbs 1.2% on BSX
Allshores rose 1.2 per cent to close on $21.75 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today, as 2,000 of the insurer’s shares traded.
The only other domestic-board issuer to trade was Butterfield Bank, which …
The only other domestic-board issuer to trade was Butterfield Bank, which …
Streamlining of financial services moves a step closer
Government tables fintech strategy
Further incorporating technology into finance is a goal of Government for the next two years, and includes the develo
US issues warning over Iran-aligned militias in Iraq amid efforts to help stranded citizens
The Trump administration has faced criticism over its planning and initial assistance to U.S. citizens trying to leave the region since U.S.-Israeli strikes beg
Roadworks will close part of Cedar Avenue
A heads-up for motorists – part of Cedar Avenue will close on Monday, while road re-surfacing takes place.The section between Dundonald Street South and Victori
Special awards to mark International Women’s Day
The Women’s Resource Centre marked International Women’s Day with a celebration honouring women of all ages and their contributions to the
Gina Spence: ‘No one should walk the journey of grief alone’
A crowd of people came together to remember those who have lost loved ones on Bermuda’s roads as part of the second annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day.
Gina Spence, the founder of the Gina Spence Pro…
Gina Spence, the founder of the Gina Spence Pro…
Car licences fees to get extra cut
A fee break for drivers has been tabled in the House of Assembly in the Motor Car (Licence Fees Reduction) Amendment Bill 2026.
It will cut the cost of licensing by 10 per cent, on top of a 10 per cen…
It will cut the cost of licensing by 10 per cent, on top of a 10 per cen…
More than 200 gather to honour road victims
Grief and Loss Awareness Day event supports grieving families
The island came together today to honour those lost and the many experiences of grief, with
BMA finalises framework for digital IDs
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is in the final stages of completing a framework for the establishment of digital identity service providers for the island’s fintech industry, according to a strategy l…
Lancashire posts $293m profit amid signs of softening rates
Lancashire Holdings reported a profit of $293.4 million for 2025 as strong underwriting and investment returns offset major catastrophe losses, while executives at the Bermudian-based re/insurer warne…
Summit to highlight growing wildfire risk
The Bermuda Risk Summit will feature sessions examining the rising threat of wildfire and conflagration risk as insurers and reinsurers grapple with mounting losses and changing exposure patterns.
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BMA marks International Women’s Day
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is marking International Women’s Day with an event highlighting the role of mentoring and support in advancing women in the workplace.
The authority said the 2026 theme,…
The authority said the 2026 theme,…
2nd Annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day
2nd Annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Turkey asks Britain’s MI6 to step up protection of Syria’s Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report
It was unclear what specifically Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, or MIT, had asked of MI6, or what new role, if any, MI6 had taken up
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Bank of England scrutinizes lenders’ ties to collapsed mortgage provider MFS, FT reports
MFS was placed into administration last week following allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement, prompting concerns over banks’ and private cre
Germany’s Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East
Merz said Germany shared the aims of the United States and Israel to stop Tehran’s nuclear and missile programme
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks dur
Axel Springer buys UK’s Telegraph for $766 million, ending ownership limbo
The deal gatecrashed Daily Mail owner DMGT’s attempt to buy its broadsheet rival, which had been facing regulatory probes in Britain amid concerns about media p
Elite match-ups confirmed as Gnosis National Squash Championships reach final stage
The stage is set for a weekend of high-octane squash at the Bermuda Squash Club in Devonshire after a dramatic night of semi-final action defined by clinical ef
Youth Football East vs West All-Stars Teams
A joint initiative between the Bermuda School Sports Federation and the Department of Youth and Sport, the 2026 All-Star matches will bring together the most outstanding players from across the school systemm and a look at the teams is below. Primary School East Girls Taeya Weeks [Victor Scott Primary] Mina Lowe [Northlands Primary] Rhiannon Rushe, …
Lau & Eiselt set for Puerto Rico challenge
Bermuda’s burgeoning triathlon talent will be on full display this weekend as Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt prepare to represent the island at the 2026 World Tr
Bermuda duo prepare for Colombian high-altitude challenge
Bermuda’s elite cycling prospects, Kaden Hopkins and Nic Narraway, are entering the final phase of preparations for the upcoming Pan American Road Championshi
Minister Updates On Swing Bridge, Paving, More
“I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with a comprehensive update on the Ministry of Public Works and Environment’s road paving programme, and to advise of a necessary adjustment to our sequencing as we advance critical infrastructure works across the island,” Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams …
OBA’s Fahy On Caricom, Letter & More
“We look forward to reviewing the Green Paper which should set out the pros and cons of CARICOM membership to Bermuda,” OBA MP Michael Fahy said. Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said, “The OBA is pleased to receive confirmation that the Government remains committed to the publication of a Green Paper given that …
Lau, Eiselt Set For Puerto Rico Triathlon
Top young triathletes Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt are set to compete at the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup Salinas in Puerto Rico. The two-day event, which starts tomorrow [March 7], will see the pair compete in the Elite Men’s field at Playa Punta Salinas. Eiselt recently won a bronze medal in the Youth Elite …
Health insurance premiums increase from April 1
Health insurance premiums could go up by almost $40 a month to help cover back pay for hospital staff, MPs heard this morning.
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…
Minister: Standard Premium Rate To Increase
“I rise today to advise Honourable Members of an adjustment to the Standard Premium Rate, effective 1 April 2026, as previously outlined in the 2025 Budget Statement,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 6]. The Minister said, “The Standard Premium Rate was last increased on 1 November 2021, …
Bascome FC To Host Golf Tournament
The Bascome Football School will host a golf tournament at Belmont Hills on Saturday, June 13, with proceeds supporting the youth programme. The event will tee off at 12.30pm and will be played in a captain’s choice format. Entry is priced at $130 per person. The tournament will feature several competitions, including team prizes, longest …
Phillips & Tulane toppled as Florida Atlantic dominate in New Orleans
It was a bruising afternoon at the Goldring Tennis Center as the Tulane University men’s tennis team fell to a commanding 6-1 defeat at the hands of a clinica
Man caught speeding twice in two days gets banned from roads
A man caught speeding the day after his previous ticket has been disqualified from riding all vehicles for six months.
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…
Bermuda Foundation Releases Annual Report
The Bermuda Foundation granted almost $400,000 in unrestricted funding to the community in its 2024/25 financial year. A spokesperson said, “These competitive grants, combined with donor-advised giving through the services of the Foundation, delivered some $6.4 million to the charitable sector over the year. “Key areas to have benefited from the Foundation’s unrestricted competitive grant …
Shaun Goater Leaves Aston Villa Women
The Aston Villa Women football club has confirmed that Assistant Coach Shaun Goater has left the team. A spokesperson said, “Goater has been with the club since August 2024 as part of the coaching staff including acting as Interim Head Coach for a period in the 24/25 season. “We would like to thank Shaun for …
Public service women celebrate wellness & community
As part of International Women’s Day festivities, residents are invited to join a wellness walk today starting at the Cabinet Office at noon
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BDA To Host Future Leaders Forum On March 11
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will host the Future Leaders Forum on Wednesday, March 11, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is bringing back its Future Leaders Forum, a dedicated programme within the Bermuda Risk Summit agenda designed to connect students, graduates, and career …
Bowling: Pinsplitters, New Comers & Last Pin Win
The Second Spring Senior Bowling League saw notable movement in the latest round at Warwick Lanes as challengers closed in on the leaders. In the key match, second-placed Pinsplitters defeated league leaders Blue Angels 3-1, reducing the Blue Angels’ lead to four points with the season nearing its end. Fifth-placed New Comers secured a 4-0 …
Phillips & Tulane Fall To FAU In Tennis Clash
Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips and the Tulane University men’s tennis team were defeated 6-1 by Florida Atlantic at the Goldring Tennis Center. Playing in the number one doubles position, Phillips and his partner Lance Nisbet lost 6-4 to Mark Havlicek and Marek Pazdera. Phillips also competed in the number one singles position, where he …
FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weigh
The blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% by 1130 GMT, while the FTSE 250 was flat, but both the indexes were on course for their worst weekly showing since the April
30 transitional care beds to be located at MWI
Two floors at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute have been identified to be used for additional beds needed to release acute care beds at King Edward Memorial
Video: Minister Adams & Wilson Press Conference
Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams held a joint post-Budget press conference to provide further information on initiatives under their respective Ministries. Minister Jaché Adams Statement Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams said, “Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for being here today. “Every day in Bermuda, …
China expresses ‘grave concern’ over EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act
A ministry spokesperson said China will closely monitor the legislation process of the act and assess its impact and China and Beijing will resolutely defend Ch
Car Crashes & Overturns, Driver Injured
Police responded to an overturned vehicle on South Road in Paget early Friday morning, with the female driver transported to hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s …
Video: Alvernia Defeat Bermuda In Two Games
The Bermuda National Hockey Training Squad hosted the visiting Alvernia University women’s field hockey team for a two-game series at the National Sports Center, with Alvernia University winning both matches. Game One National Training Squad 1 Alvernia University 4 Alvernia University defeated the Bermuda National Training Squad 4-1 in the opening match. Ava Michael scored …
Iceland plans August 29 referendum on EU negotiations
Reykjavik in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations
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Germany’s Merz faces first state election test
There will be four more state elections this year
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EU halts visa-free travel for Georgian officials
Once among the most democratic and pro-Western of the successor states to emerge from the Soviet Union, Georgia has turned increasingly authoritarian since the
UK house prices rise but inflation fears cloud outlook
Halifax said house prices were 1.3% higher in the 12 months to February than a year earlier, above the 0.9% forecast in a Reuters poll of economists and up from
Colombians to elect new Congress, chose three presidential candidates
Voters will choose from over 3,000 candidates to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, in a vote analysts predict will be divided among dozens of parties
Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens
Sterling was last down 0.15% against the dollar to $1.3335 on the day, and set for a weekly decline of around 1.1%
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