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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.

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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…

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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 …

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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

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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…

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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Dominique Willis To Present ‘In The Space Of Us’

July 12, 2026

Bermudian choreographer and producer Dominique Willis will present the world premiere of ‘In the Space of Us,’ a full-length contemporary dance production, on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “Presented in partnership with the Bermuda Society of Arts, ‘In the …

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‘Only one-in-four dogs are licensed’

July 12, 2026

Opposition MP calls for action on potentially dangerous dogs

Shadow Minister for the Environment, MP Linda Smith is calling on the Minister of Public Works &

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Swimmers Compete At BASA Long Course Meet

July 12, 2026

Local swimmers took part in the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] Summer Long Course Meet. Among the senior competitors, Elan Daley won the women’s 15 and over 100 metres freestyle in 56.92 seconds and the 50 metres butterfly in 28.45. Thomas Cechini won the men’s 15 and over 100 metres freestyle in 52.96 and the …

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Circle approved for US trust bank

July 12, 2026

Circle Internet Group, the stablecoin issuer licensed in Bermuda, has received the go-ahead from regulators in the United States to establish a national trust bank, marking what the company described …

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Bermuda Under-17 international Z’Ani Jennings

July 12, 2026

Bermuda Under-17 international Z’Ani Jennings has signed a formal academy scholarship with Sky Bet Championship side Sheffield United ahead of the 2026-27 Professional Development League season.
Sports story courtesy of IslandStats.com https://tnnbda.com/bermudian-starlet-jennings-signs-sheffield-united-scholarship/

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It is said that “Revenge

July 12, 2026

It is said that “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” On Saturday, Southampton Rangers served up an icy helping, capturing the Western Counties Cup and leaving Warwick Workmen’s Club with nothing frostbitten on a hot summer day.

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Minister Updates On Family Preservation Program

July 12, 2026

“The Family Preservation Tier II Programme represents a significant step forward in our commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s children and strengthening families,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 10]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable …

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Cricket: Rangers Defeat Warwick Workmen’s

July 12, 2026

Southampton Rangers defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club in the second round of the Western County Cup this weekend at White Hill Field. Southampton Rangers Inning ..00 [04] Nacori Smith c Malachi Jones b Jalani Richardson ..53 [61] Oronde Bascome b Jamar Stovel ..27 [61] Alex Dore c Luke Fulton b Jalani Richardson ..57 [65] Dalin Richardson …

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‘Leadership begins with a willingness to learn’

July 12, 2026

Minister Jason Hayward addresses civil skills bootcamp

Young people were encouraged to develop the skills needed to shape Bermuda’s future during the Nationa

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Barnett & Somerville Continue NORCECA Tour

July 12, 2026

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamín Barnett and Connor Somerville dropped two matches at the seventh stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Tabyana Beach in Honduras. The Bermuda duo opened the morning with their final Pool B match against Canada’s Louis Charbonneau and Henry Heider. Charbonneau and Heider defeated Barnett and Somerville in straight …

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Video: Guyana Defeat Bermuda In Basketball

July 12, 2026

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team were edged 59-56 by host nation Guyana in a closely contested FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers match. Bermuda made a positive start, taking a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Guyana responded by outscoring Bermuda 21-16 in the second period to hold a 31-28 advantage at halftime. …

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Bermuda Teams Continue ECVA Championships

July 12, 2026

Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa advanced to the semifinals of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts. Gazzard and Sousa defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines pair Nayelli Fergus and Reanna Robinson 2-0 in the quarterfinals, winning 21-19 and 21-15. The result extended the Bermudian pair’s undefeated run to four …

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Carlsberg Ocean View Cup Day Two Results

July 12, 2026

The Eastern Parishes took the lead over the Western Parishes following the alternate shot format on the second day of the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup. The tournament had entered the day deadlocked after an opening-day stalemate. The Western Parishes won the first match of the afternoon when Camiko Smith and Dennis Joell defeated the East’s …

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Southampton Rangers unseat Warwick in Western Counties

July 12, 2026

Derrick Brangman picked up five wickets for 28 runs as Southampton Rangers defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 72 runs in the second round of the Western Counties at White Hill Field on Saturday.
Brang…

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Dante Leverock Joins Warwick Football Academy

July 11, 2026

Warwick Football Academy has appointed Dante Leverock as its Director of Player Development & High Performance and Lead Coach – High Performance Football at Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy [WFA] is proud to announce the appointment of Dante Leverock as the Academy’s Director of Player Development & High Performance, while also assuming …

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Bermuda U20 Team Compete In ECVA Openers

July 11, 2026

Bermudian athletes Olivia Gazzard, Isabella Sousa, Daniel Morris, and Carter Lamb recorded contrasting results on the opening day of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. In the women’s division, Gazzard and Sousa finished the opening day undefeated. The Bermudian pair won their opening match against St. …

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Basketball: Turks & Caicos Defeat Bermuda

July 11, 2026

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team lost 76-61 to Turks and Caicos in the FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers. Turks and Caicos opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter, outscoring Bermuda 20-10. Bermuda responded in the second period by outscoring Turks and Caicos 17-13, narrowing the deficit to 33-27 at halftime. Turks and Caicos extended …

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Pensions to increase from September

July 11, 2026

Seniors can expect a 1.74 per cent increase in their pensions starting in September after MPs voted to align benefits with Bermuda’s rate of inflation.
The Contributory Pensions (Amendment of Contribu…

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End-to-End event provides a huge boost for charities

July 11, 2026

The Convex End-to-End has awarded $297,500 in grants to Bermuda charities, bringing the event’s total charitable giving since its launch in 1988 to $7.5 million

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Woman jailed for interfering in aunt’s gun trial

July 11, 2026

A woman who contacted two jurors in the middle of her aunt’s Supreme Court trial was sentenced to seven months behind bars, The Royal Gazette can report.
Donté Allen, 33, pleaded guilty earlier in Mag…

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Wilson: ‘stop list’ convictions can block vital medical travel

July 11, 2026

Old criminal convictions can haunt residents later in life when the need arises to travel overseas for “urgent or life-saving medical care”, MPs heard.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, told the Hou…

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Barnett & Somerville Compete In Honduras

July 11, 2026

Bermudian volleyball players Benjamín Barnett and Connor Somerville competed in their opening two pool matches at the seventh stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Tabyana Beach in Honduras. Following the tournament’s preliminary inquiry and team registrations, the 16-team men’s tournament began with pairings from 13 nations divided into four pools. Barnett and …

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Ocean View Cup Tied After Opening Day

July 11, 2026

The Carlsberg Ocean View Cup is tied at three points each after the opening day of competition between the Eastern and Western Parishes. The tournament features the top 12 finishers from the Eastern Parishes and the top 12 from the Western Parishes based on the Johnnie Walker qualification standings. Ebonie Cox and Vincent Minors gave …

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Members sought for Human Rights Tribunal

July 11, 2026

The Selection and Appointment Committee is inviting members of the public to apply to serve on Bermuda’s Human Rights Tribunal.

The independent tribunal hear

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Love Takes Flight With Drone Show Proposal

July 11, 2026

Love was literally in the air as Ashton Easton arranged a custom drone light show to propose to Maxanne Caines, with 125 illuminated drones featuring a replica of the engagement ring, the couple’s initials displayed inside a heart and more. A spokesperson said, “On June 20, 2026, Bermuda’s skies played host to a truly unforgettable moment …

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Lumina Festival Honours Playbook Graduates

July 11, 2026

The Lumina Festival recognized 30 graduates of its 10-week Playbook financial education programme with CPA Bermuda-accredited certificates. A spokesperson said, “The Lumina Festival was pleased to honor the graduates of its 10-week financial education programme The Playbook with an award ceremony and a certificate of completion accredited by CPA Bermuda for Continuing Professional Development [CPD]. …

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Bermuda Hospitals Board awards $152,000 in scholarships

July 11, 2026

Bermuda Hospitals Board is pleased to announce it has awarded a total of $152,000 in scholarships to 12 local students. In a ceremony held this morning, the stu

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The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies

July 11, 2026

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 participating charities. Organizations receive every penny they raise, plus up to a 10% match on every donation.

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 11

July 11, 2026

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 11th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Norwegian Jewel cruise ships are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship, the Norwegian Aqua and the Independence of the Seas cruise ships will arrive, on Wednesday …