ECB will discuss raising banks’ minimum reserves, Lagarde says
Sources told Reuters last month that the ECB was considering doubling the proportion of cash that lenders must keep in an unremunerated account as a buffer in c
Alphabet’s cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
The Google parent burned $5.9 billion in the second quarter, even as the cloud unit that rents out AI computing power notched a record 82% growth
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In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants
Mass plantation of highly flammable pine and eucalyptus trees for industrial uses drove away native breeds like the “Cachena”, the Iberian peninsula’s smallest
Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
At least 10 people have died in floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam over the last 24 hours, in what authorities said was “unprecedented devastation”,
National Academy Under-17 seal Triangle Cup semi-final spot
The National Academy Under-17 team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Bermuda Triangle Cup after defeating Somerset Trojans 3-0 at Flora Duffy Field on Wednesday.
Goals from Cayden Bartley-Waldr…
Goals from Cayden Bartley-Waldr…
UK expert returns to support corrections reform
A prison and probation expert from Britain has returned to Bermuda to provide support to the Department of Corrections.
The Government reported progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justi…
The Government reported progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justi…
Travel chaos forces late Bermuda flag bearer reshuffle at Commonwealth Games
Bermuda Chef-de-Mission Donna Raynor has been forced into an urgent, last-minute reshuffle of the nation’s Opening Ceremony duties following travel disruption
Belco awards $202,000 in scholarships to 20 students
Belco has awarded more than $202,000 in scholarship funding to help 20 students to pursue further education.
The Belco Educational Awards programme, which was launched in the early 1980s, support stu…
The Belco Educational Awards programme, which was launched in the early 1980s, support stu…
$175k boost for Bermuda’s elite stars as Hawley leads funding recipients
Bermuda’s top sporting talent has received a major financial boost after the Government awarded $175,000 in funding to 43 elite athletes across 15 sports at t
Luke Fulton out of Cup Match as St George’s pick trial teams
Luke Fulton will have to wait at least another year to regain his spot in the St George’s Cup Match team after being ruled out of the Annual Classic with a shoulder injury.
The Warwick player made his…
The Warwick player made his…
Police Investigate East End Burglaries
The Bermuda Police Service have warned residents about recent increase in burglaries, with the police noting that “between Wednesday, June 3 and today’s date, there have been eleven such incidents reported.” A police spokesperson said, “In recent weeks, the Bermuda Police Service has been working to address an increase in burglaries in the eastern end …
Bermuda Under-17s march into semi-finals as Sao Miguel edge opener
The Bermuda Triangle Cup continued its frantic pace at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium with another double-header, yielding four goals and seeing the Bermud
AG issues advisory on money laundering
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, today issued AML-ATF Advisory 2/2026 about the risks in a number of jurisdicti
Reinsurance broker sees record decline for property cat prices
Property-catastrophe reinsurance prices saw their steepest annual decline in at least 25 years at the midyear renewals as ample capacity put pressure on a market important to Bermuda’s reinsurance sec…
Breastfeeding Awareness Week to share childcare insights
The Department of Health will collaborate with a maternity organisation next month to celebrate the importance of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Awareness Week, held in tandem with the Bermuda National …
Breastfeeding Awareness Week, held in tandem with the Bermuda National …
Scott embraces ‘welcome to college’ moment under Barnes at Tennessee
Bermudian freshman wing Ralph Scott has faced the media in Knoxville for his first formal press conference since joining Tennessee, lifting the lid on his trans
Spate of burglaries prompts police warning
Residents were urged today to secure their homes and take other safety measures after a period of increased burglaries, especially in the Hamilton Parish area.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Serv…
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Serv…
Miami flight declares emergency on approach to Bermuda
An emergency landing took place at the airport last night after an American Airlines flight from Miami suffered a malfunction on its approach to the runway.
Flight AA308 managed to land safely just b…
Flight AA308 managed to land safely just b…
Carey Olsen Recognised In Chambers Guide
Carey Olsen earned 10 Band 1 rankings, including one for its Bermuda trusts and private wealth practice, in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen’s trusts and private wealth practice has maintained its leading position among offshore law firms in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide, having achieved 10 …
Emma Harvey: a lofty goal but I’m chasing finals and medals
Swimmer Emma Harvey goes into her best event at the Commonwealth Games on Friday morning hoping to challenge for a spot on the podium.
Harvey enters the 50 metres butterfly having been placed in the …
Harvey enters the 50 metres butterfly having been placed in the …
Minister Robinson Perinchief On Public Safety
“I have met with the Ministry’s senior leadership and received briefings on the work of its departments, units and operational teams,” Minister of National Security Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief said. Speaking in the Senate, the Minister said, ”It has now been a little more than two weeks since I assumed responsibility for the Ministry of National …
Appleby Earns Chambers HNW Recognition
Appleby announced the rankings for five of its offices and ten individual recognitions in the Chambers Global High Net Worth [HNW] GUIDE 2026, published earlier today. A spokesperson said, “The firm maintained its strong position across the leading offshore private wealth jurisdictions, with the Isle of Man retaining its Band 1 ranking and both the …
More than 40 elite athletes benefit from government grants
More than 40 elite athletes will further their quest for sporting greatness with money provided by the government.
Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, yesterday present…
Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, yesterday present…
Lloyd’s says ex-CEO broke rules over undisclosed relationship
Lloyd’s of London said former chief executive officer John Neal breached its compliance rules after failing to disclose a close relationship that could have been perceived as creating a potential conf…
Live Updates: Commonwealth & CAC Games
[Updating] Bermuda’s athletes will be competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Santo Domingo. Bermuda is represented by athletes in athletics, cycling and swimming at the Commonwealth Games, which run from July 23 to August 2 in Scotland. The CAC Games will be held from …
Police issue warning after 11 burglaries in the east end
Between early June and late July, police recorded eleven burglaries in Bermuda’s eastern parishes, with Hamilton Parish experiencing the highest concentration o
US reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
A civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has been in the works for years during both President Donald Trump’s first administration and that of former President Jo
Pacers Track Club To Compete In North Carolina
This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will make their 45th appearance at the prestigious Russell E Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in North Carolina. This event will be held over three days from Friday, July 24th, 2026, through to Sunday July 26th, 2026. It is hosted by the Durham StridersTrack Club and will take …
Congo’s Ebola deaths top 1,000 as violence and shortages hamper medics
The number of confirmed Ebola cases has increased to 2,536, Congo’s public health institute said late on Wednesday
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British Gas owner Centrica to cut 1,300 jobs, flags slower trading arm growth
The job cuts, some of which have already been completed, include a proposed reduction of about 500 staff in customer operations and fewer outsourced offshore po
Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe
Wildfires have burnt more land in Europe this year than the annual average in the past two decades
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Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in ‘constructive’ talks to avoid more penalties
However, the U.S. tech giant is likely to avoid fresh fines as EU regulators lauded good progress in its ongoing efforts to comply with the landmark legislation
Britain’s new prime minister hands pubs business rates cut
Since taking power on Monday, Burnham has also said he will remove a tax from domestic electricity bills and cap bus fares, eager to show that he can act more d
Inspire Math Science & Summer Institute Held
Twenty students, ages 11 to 13, completed the 2026 Inspire Math & Science Summer Institute in Bermuda from July 6 to 10, using the island’s caves, coastlines, and marine ecosystems as the setting for hands-on mathematics and science work. A spokesperson said, “The Summer Institute was led by Dr. Lou Matthews, founder of Inspiremath, with …
Dwayne Leverock Honoured For Police Service
After nearly four decades of dedicated service, veteran Bermuda Police Service officer Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock has been recognised for his outstanding commitment. A police spokesperson said, “After close to forty years wearing the uniform of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], Constable 772, Dwayne Leverock, was recently recognised for his service to the people of Bermuda. …
B-Mobile Launches Cup Match Selfie Experience
B-Mobile, Branded Realities and Somerset Cricket Club have launched the free Capture Selfie experience for Cup Match 2026, allowing fans to create and share personalized team-branded selfies while contributing to a live supporter leaderboard celebrating Bermuda’s biggest cricket rivalry. A spokesperson said, “B-Mobile, in partnership with Branded Realities and Somerset Cricket Club, has announced the …
London’s FTSE 100 muted as miners offset energy gains, ECB decision in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.04% to 10,712.83 points by 1050 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%
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Pound steady as investors eye oil prices, ECB decision
Sterling was trading flat at $1.338, on pace for its first monthly gain against the dollar in three months
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Nia Christopher Scores In FH Win In Iceland
Nia Christopher wasted little time making her presence felt, scoring just four minutes after entering the game as FH Hafnarfjörður defeated Stjarnan 7-3 in Iceland’s Premier League The Bermudian footballer came off the bench in the 73rd minute with FH leading 5-2 and found the net in the 77th minute to stretch her side’s advantage …
AM Best: Cyber growth good news for captives and ILS
Global demand for cyber insurance is expected to remain strong despite a more competitive market, which could create opportunities for Bermuda’s captive insurance, reinsurance and insurance-linked sec…
Rosewood Bermuda opens new waterfront bar
Rosewood Bermuda has opened a new waterfront bar with a Mexican flavour.
In partnership with Patrón Tequila, the Hamilton Parish resort has launched the Mirador bar — lookout point in Spanish.
Resort …
In partnership with Patrón Tequila, the Hamilton Parish resort has launched the Mirador bar — lookout point in Spanish.
Resort …
Football: Sao Miguel & Bermuda Under-17 Win
It was a four-goal night at Flora Duffy South Field Stadium as the Bermuda Triangle Cup continued with a double-header, with the Bermuda Under-17 National Academy advancing to the semi-finals. Sao Miguel 1 Bermuda Brazilian Football Select 0 Portuguese side Sao Miguel defeated the Bermuda Brazilian Football Select 1–0 in the opening match. Santiago Garcia …
BMA Warns About Investment Seminar
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] is urging the public to exercise caution after learning that Bermuda residents were invited to an investment seminar, noting that “before committing funds, members of the public should carefully review all offering materials, seek independent professional advice where appropriate, and confirm whether the person or entity promoting the investment is …
RenaissanceRe Reports Second Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered strong results in the second quarter, growing book value per common share by 5.7% to $264.77, with annualized return on average common equity of 24.0% and annualized operating return on average common equity of 20.1%. Each …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 22 2026
July 22 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 21 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 20 …
BPS UPDATE: W’Nique Christopher, who
BPS UPDATE: W’Nique Christopher, who was earlier reported missing, has now returned safe and well.
The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Bermuda National, W’Nique Christopher.
Bermuda swimmers ready for action at Commonwealth Games
At the time most people are waking up on Friday morning all of Bermuda’s swimmers at the Commonwealth Games will have taken to the water.
Sam Williamson, Elan and Elijah Daley and Emma and Jack Harvey…
Sam Williamson, Elan and Elijah Daley and Emma and Jack Harvey…
Donna Raynor taking care of Bermuda at Commonwealth Games
Donna Raynor is gearing up to perform her duties as chef de mission of the Bermuda team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Raynor performed the same role at the last edition of the Games …
Raynor performed the same role at the last edition of the Games …
Concrete crunch hits builders
A shortage of concrete block is causing headaches for builders amid soaring demand from major projects.
A combination of constrained supply chains for materials, the limitations of concrete plants on …
A combination of constrained supply chains for materials, the limitations of concrete plants on …
Chef Williams brings fine-dining experience to customers
Bermudian chef Mark Williams has launched a catering business that will bring fine-dining straight to you.
He now runs Marque’s Table with his wife, Anastasia Williams.
“We go to the client’s house o…
He now runs Marque’s Table with his wife, Anastasia Williams.
“We go to the client’s house o…