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Steven Bremar Jr is giving Somerset’s Cup Match selectors plenty of food for thought after scoring his second century in a week for Cleveland County.
Bremar, who lost his wicketkeeping role for Somers…

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Nahki Wells scores for Luton in preseason friendly

July 13, 2026

Nahki Wells got on the scoresheet as Luton Town continued their preparation for the new season with a 5-0 win over Hitchin Town.
Wells came on as one of 11 changes made at half time by Jack Wilshere …

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Summer Sunday: City Funday

July 13, 2026

Summer Sunday: City Funday (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Pre Cup Match Explosion

July 13, 2026

Pre Cup Match Explosion (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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BHB issues advisory as Digicel outage disrupts 911 calls

July 13, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has issued an urgent public advisory advising residents that the current Digicel outage is affecting 911 emergency calls.

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EU launches $1 billion aid initiative for Gaza

July 13, 2026

It said the “Team Gaza Initiative”, launched at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels, would support ongoing and planned early recovery projects for the

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Police: 911 Phone Lines Currently Down

July 13, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service has advised that its regular telephone numbers, including 911, are currently not working and has provided temporary contact numbers for the public to use until further notice. Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “Currently, the regular police telephone numbers are not working, including 911. “Until further notice, please use the following …

News / Royal Gazette

Island-wide technical issue at Digicel affects phone lines

July 13, 2026

Digicel has been hit by an ongoing, island-wide technical issue affecting its customers including the police service and hospital.
The Bermuda Police Service said it is experiencing issues with its p…

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Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

July 13, 2026

Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, had launched Muse Image on Tuesday, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs

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Bermuda Beach Volleyball Team Win Gold Medal

July 13, 2026

Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa captured the gold medal for Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts & Nevis, with the duo making a spectacular showing, going through the entire tournament undefeated. The dynamic duo defeated teams from Dominica, Sint Maarten, St Kitts, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to win the gold …

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Five Students Earn France Scholarship

July 13, 2026

Five Bermuda students – Maya Bean, Alexandria Crippen, Naomi Crofton, April Cherry and Ava Moorghen – have earned the opportunity to travel to France this summer after winning L’Alliance Française des Bermudes’ annual French Scholarship Competition. A spokesperson said, “L’Alliance Française des Bermudes offers students the opportunity to travel to France for a three-week educational trip …

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Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

July 13, 2026

Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the s

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France sends water bombers to tackle wildfire outside Paris

July 13, 2026

The fire broke out alongside a highway near Fontainebleau, home to one of France’s best-known royal palaces, which once served as a hunting lodge and autumn res

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One Person Injured In Collision In Paget

July 13, 2026

One person is believed to have sustained minor injuries following a collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry in Paget this morning [July 13], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget, involving a car. “The driver is believed to have …

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Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

July 13, 2026

The early-stage trial, known as BD-Ebov, will evaluate the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in 50 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 in Oxford,

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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

July 13, 2026

Described by critics as “versatile” and “reliably excellent”, Neill landed starring roles across many genres, ranging from a submarine officer in the 1990 actio

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London’s FTSE 100 muted as Iran escalates strikes on US bases

July 13, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.03% to 10499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%

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Sterling slips as Iran strikes push up oil prices and boost dollar

July 13, 2026

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities in the region and sayin

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Traffic diverted after Harbour Road crash

July 13, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service have reported that there has been a single-vehicle car crash this morning on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget.
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…

Bernews / Sport

Aaliyah Nolan On Signing For Barnsley

July 13, 2026

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan said she is relishing “a new challenge” after joining Barnsley Women from AFC Bradford City Women. Barnsley, who compete in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands, announced the signing last week. Nolan arrives after scoring 26 goals last season to help AFC Bradford City Women win the North East …

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Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships

July 13, 2026

Isabella Sousa and Olivia Gazzard have won gold medals for Bermuda at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association under-20 Championships.
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…

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Kyle Hodsoll stars as Bailey’s Bay run out convincing winners

July 13, 2026

Bailey’s Bay warmed up for the first round of the Eastern Counties next week with a convincing 74-run victory over Willow Cuts at Sea Breeze Oval on Sunday.
Kyle Hodsoll starred with bat then ball as…

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Watch: Employee assistance pioneer marks 40 years in business

July 13, 2026

A pioneering business in the employee assistance field is marking 40 years in business.
Benedict Associates was formed in the wake of landmark Archibald reports in the 1980s that followed The Royal Co…

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Kelly Francis: Pay transparency is coming – what employers should do now

July 13, 2026

Pay transparency in Bermuda has moved well past the idea stage. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, first announced the Government’s policy proposal at a press conference on April 13, w…

Business / Royal Gazette

Shipping costs ease as fuel surcharges are cut

July 13, 2026

Importers are starting to see some relief from higher shipping costs imposed during the Middle East conflict, with Bermuda International Shipping Ltd reducing its inland fuel surcharge and eliminating…

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Japan Post, Scor plan reinsurance vehicle

July 13, 2026

Japan Post Insurance and Société Commerciale de Réassurance have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new reinsurance arrangement that could expand the use of sophisticated risk-transfer structu…

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Food safety risk concerns climb, Willis says

July 13, 2026

Food and beverage companies are facing a more complex and unpredictable risk landscape. Concerns about food safety, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruption are all increasing while confidenc…

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MP calls for no-warning roadside sobriety tests

July 13, 2026

An opposition MP is calling for police to carry out roadside sobriety checks without warnings and for the courts to double penalties for bad driving to cut the number of deaths and injuries.
Jarion R…

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Weeks confirms runs for PLP deputy leadership

July 13, 2026

A second Progressive Labour Party MP has confirmed throwing his hat into the ring for the role of deputy leader when the governing party’s members choose new blood in three months’ time.
Michael Week…

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Survey: public split on Caricom but want referendum

July 13, 2026

Bermuda remains on the fence about whether the island should become a full member of Caricom, survey findings suggest, but the results also point to strong support for a referendum.

The Royal Gaz…

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Dennis Lister III: prison reform on a slow but steady rise

July 13, 2026

Prison reform was making slow but consistent progress, the Junior Minister of Justice and Finance assured the House of Assembly.
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…

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Opposition queries Budget’s ‘centrally managed fund’

July 13, 2026

Extra spending totalling $22.26 million in the 2026-27 Budget is set to be debated by MPs as supplementary estimates next week.
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…

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Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Champs

July 12, 2026

Isabella Sousa and Olivia Gazzard have won gold medals for Bermuda at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association under-20 Championships.
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…

Bernews / News

Premier David Burt Leads Delegation To Azores

July 12, 2026

Premier David Burt will lead a Government delegation to the Azores this week to “honour and strengthen the long-standing ties between Bermuda and the Azores.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, will lead a Government delegation to Azores, from 12 to 14 July 2026, at the invitation of His …

Bernews / Sport

Western Parishes Win Carlsberg Ocean View Cup

July 12, 2026

The Western Parishes secured the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup title with a commanding performance on the final day, defeating the Eastern Parishes 14.5-9.5 overall after winning the closing singles session 9-3. The Western Parishes entered the final day with the competition still in the balance but dominated the singles matches to claim local bragging rights …

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Golfers Competing In Florida Junior Golf Event

July 12, 2026

Bermuda junior golfer Bradford Laing is in fourth place after the second round of the 19th Annual Mid Season Invitational at Reunion on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour in Florida. Competing in the boys 10-11 division, Laing carded a 7-over-par 79 to move to 12 over overall heading into the final round. His second round …

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The Playbook graduates 30 from Lumina financial education programme

July 12, 2026

Thirty participants have graduated from The Playbook, a 10-week financial education programme delivered by the Lumina Festival and supported by the Centennial F

Bernews / Sport

Sakari Famous Wins High Jump In Memphis

July 12, 2026

Sakari Famous won the women’s high jump at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, at the weekend. The Bermudian cleared 1.85 metres to take victory. Famous is preparing to represent Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. “I went into this …

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MPs remember minister’s late brother

July 12, 2026

An Opposition MP paid tribute to a constituent who was killed in a powerboat crash last month.
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Home and Community Affairs, told MPs that Rickai “Pugi” Raynor he…

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Lane closure planned in Hamilton Parish

July 12, 2026

A section of Harrington Sound Road will be reduced to one lane tomorrow and on Tuesday to repair pipes, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
Work will be done from 10am to 5pm both days …

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West triumphantly lift Carlsberg Ocean View Cup

July 12, 2026

It is often said the best come from the west and that proved to be the case after West Select came from behind to win the inaugural Carlsberg Ocean View Cup at Ocean View Golf Course on Sunday.
Traili…

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Cameron Jeffers Scores 35 Not Out

July 12, 2026

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers scored an unbeaten 35 and took one wicket as Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI lost by six wickets to Bishopston First XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] yesterday [July 11]. Batting at No 7, Jeffers made 35 not out from 22 balls, hitting …

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Chare Smith Claims Wicket In Victory

July 12, 2026

Bermuda seam bowler Chare Smith claimed one wicket for 17 runs as Frenchay First XI defeated Bedminster Second XI by eight wickets in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] yesterday [July 11]. Bedminster were bowled out for 154 in 42.2 overs after batting first. Frenchay replied with 157 for two …

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Okera Bascome Impresses In Team’s Defeat

July 12, 2026

Bermudian cricketer Okera Bascome scored 31 runs as Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI lost by five wickets to Aston Manor First XI in the Warwickshire County ]Cricket League Premier Division in England yesterday [July 11]. Opening batter Bascome made 31 from 25 balls, hitting three fours and one six. Coventry & North Warwickshire were …

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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Win In Cup

July 12, 2026

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Brooklyn FC 4-3 on penalties at home in the Prinx Tires United Soccer League Cup yesterday [July 11]. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time. Smith’s side advance to the knockout stages. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New England Revolution winger. …

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WFA appoints Danté Leverock as high-performance director

July 12, 2026

Danté Leverock has been appointed Director of Player Development & High Performance and lead coach at Warwick Football Academy.
A former professional footballer and captain of the Bermuda National…

Business / Royal Gazette

Elizabeth Watson returns home to join MDM

July 12, 2026

Bermudian lawyer Elizabeth Watson has returned home to join Marshall Diel & Myers Ltd’s family team.
For the past decade, Ms Watson has been practising matrimonial law in London, the firm said in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Businesses urged to prepare for new beneficial ownerships rules

July 12, 2026

The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 aims to support Bermuda’s obligations to meet international standards on transparency and anti-money laundering

The Offic

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Cup Match tag day to support the Family Centre

July 12, 2026

Family Centre is inviting the community to support its annual Cup Match Tag Day on Wednesday, July 29, with Cup Match ribbons now on sale for a minimum donation

Bernews / News

Video: Sunday July 12th: “Good News” Spotlight

July 12, 2026

News that the Convex End-to-End awarded $297,500 in grants to Bermuda charities and community organisations, Ajani Robinson won the Male Single Rope Individual Freestyle Grand National title in New York, and Kyle Masters was admitted as an INSOL Fellow after completing the Global Insolvency Practice Course were among the positive news stories from the past …