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. …
Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Successive early summer heatwaves, which many scientists blame on human-driven climate change, have pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels in large swathes
UK finance firms sharpen staff scrutiny as new misconduct regime looms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is amending conduct rules and fitness-for-office tests to add serious, work-related bullying, harassment and violence agai
Saturday’s Eastern Counties Cup first-round
Saturday’s Eastern Counties Cup first-round clash has “upset brewing” written all over it … except this time, the plot twist is that Bailey’s Bay—the supposed underdogs—are actually the ones holding the aces. The challengers are favourites; the champions, Cleveland County, are the ones sweating under the spotlight.
Global stocks drop on growing semiconductor rout; oil set for weekly gain
Renewed military strikes in the Middle East were also weighing on risk sentiment, keeping oil prices elevated and reigniting concerns about inflation and growth
UK’s FTSE 100 flat as energy gains offset banks; Burnham set to become prime minister
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.04% to 10,576.97 by 1043 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4%
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Nation building threads new Senator’s maiden speech
The newly appointed National Security Minister, Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief, detailed his academic and politically minded family upbringing in his first sp
Bermudian in Toronto describes city under a pall from wildfires
A shroud of smoke from hundreds of wildfires across Canada has swathed North America, even extending offshore — with a Bermudian in Toronto describing smoky, eerily red-tinged skies.
Glenn Simons, a t…
Glenn Simons, a t…
Bermuda Pacers Set For Youth Championships
This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will compete at the 2026 International Youth Championships. This event will be held over three days from Friday, July 17th, 2026, through to Sunday July 19th, 2026. It is hosted by the Glenarden Track Club, and it is the first time the club has competed at this meet. …
Ball Hockey: Soca Kings Defeat Snipers
The inaugural Bermuda Tier 2 National Ball Hockey League season concluded with the Sunken Harbor Soca Kings defeating the Mid-Atlantic Snipers 6-5 in sudden-death overtime in the championship final at the PCC Hockey Rink. The Snipers opened the scoring in the first period when Tom Duggan found the net. The Soca Kings responded with five …
HSBC Cup Match Motorcade Set For July 29
HSBC Bermuda will hold its Cup Match Motorcade through Hamilton on Wednesday, July 29. A spokesperson said, “It’s Cup Match time in Bermuda! Catch the famous HSBC Motorcade travelling across Hamilton on Wednesday 29 July 2026. Grab some giveaways along the route and in our branches as we celebrate the spirit of Bermuda together. Don’t …
Planning Application For 28 Residential Units
A planning application has been filed for a proposed development comprising 28 residential units, including fourteen one-bedroom units and fourteen two-bedroom units, as well as a swimming pool, restaurant facilities, fitness and community rooms, and underground parking. The letter that was submitted with the application said, “The planning application seeks to create a community development …
AM Best Places ITB Ratings Under Review
AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association Limited [TTB] [Bermuda] and its subsidiaries, TT Club Mutual Insurance Limited [TTI] [United Kingdom] and TT Club Mutual Insurance N.V. [TTNV] [Netherlands]. TTB, TTI …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 16 2026
July 16 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,745.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 15 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 14 …
Grief support head alarmed at ages of shooting victims
A grief support charity is alarmed that victims of gun crimes are “becoming younger and younger” after a double shooting on Wednesday night.
The Gina Spence Programme said it was saddened after two bo…
The Gina Spence Programme said it was saddened after two bo…
St George’s brewery partners with Gosling’s
Gosling’s has partnered with Moongate Brewing Co to expand the availability of the locally brewed beer across the island.
The wines and spirits firm became the St George’s brewery’s official distribu…
The wines and spirits firm became the St George’s brewery’s official distribu…
For new insurers added in June
Bermuda’s insurance sector added four more insurers in June, pushing the total number of new insurance companies licensed this year to 31. Activity was strong across both the island’s insurance-linked…
Photos: Adult Education School Graduation
The Adult Education School celebrated the achievements of 16 graduates who received their GED certificates during their commencement ceremony today. A spokesperson said, “The Adult Education School today celebrates the success of 16 new graduates in the Class of 2026. The young men and women received their GED certificates at a ceremony at Bermuda College’s Athene …
Parliament: Order Of Business For July 17th
The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [July 17], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Official Visit to the Azores; Building a Better and Fairer Bermuda; Updates on Phase 2 of the Housing Programme; Parent Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness Courses; Emancipation Commemoration 2026; Progress Report on the …
Premier & Minister Conclude Azores Visit
Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell have concluded a three-day visit to the Azores at the invitation of President José Manuel Bolieiro. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, …
Photo Set #2: City Funday At Victoria Park
The City of Hamilton held their annual Summer Sunday: City Funday, featuring free games, attractions and live entertainment. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton welcomed more than 1,500 residents and visitors to Victoria Park on Sunday for its annual Summer Sunday: City Funday, with families turning out in force to enjoy an afternoon of …