Appleby welcomes summer interns
Appleby Bermuda has welcomed three legal interns to its rotational summer internship programme, and three interns to Appleby Global Services, Appleby’s corporate and fiduciary service provider.
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BELCO bills to change under new rate structure
Revised pricing takes effect August 1, with most residential customers seeing “a modest increase of around $1.62 to $4.72 a month”
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Arts Council announces first 2026 grant recipients
Funding to support local artists, creative projects and cultural organisations
The Department of Culture and the Bermuda Arts Council (BAC) are pleased t
Convex End-to-End awards nearly $300,000 to local charities
Community fundraiser boosts total charitable giving to $7.5 million with grants supporting several organisations
The Convex End-to-End has once again tra
Convex End-to-End Grants Total $297,500
The Convex End-to-End celebrated another year of community commitment and charitable giving, awarding $297,500 in grants to Bermuda charities and community organisations and honouring the volunteers, participants and teams who helped make the event a success. A spokesperson said, “The Convex End-to-End has once again transformed the generosity of Bermuda’s community into meaningful support for …
Mechanical issues halt Pink ferry service
Paget/Warwick route suspended until further notice while repairs are addressed
The Department of Marine & Ports would like to advise the public that
Coast Guard cracks down on impaired boating
Officers warn alcohol and careless operation remain among the biggest threats on Bermuda’s waters this summer
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BELCO Announce Electricity Rate/Bill Changes
Starting on August 1st 2026, BELCO’s electricity rates “will be restructured and customer bills redesigned” and “rates will now be unbundled for greater transparency,” the company announced today. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced that from 1 August 2026 BELCO’s electricity rates will be restructured and customer bills redesigned as …
From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook
As they try to sell to new tech millionaires, brands have to reckon with their unique taste and competing interests that deflect attention from traditional luxu
Nicholas Narraway Completes Sibiu Cycling Tour
Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway completed the prestigious Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania, gaining valuable experience against a world-class field of WorldTour professionals and emerging stars while finishing 88th overall. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway, the reigning 2025 and 2026 Bermuda National Time Trial Champion and 2026 Bermuda National Road Race Champion, has completed one of the toughest …
Photos: Happy Valley Celebrates Graduates
There were tiny caps, big smiles, and plenty of proud families as Happy Valley Child Care Centre celebrated its newest graduates. The Government posted the images below and said, “Congratulations to the graduating class of Happy Valley Child Care Centre! A special congratulations to Ms. Andalyn Swan, Programme Coordinator, and the Happy Valley Child Care Centre …
Catamaran Returns After Lightning Strike At Sea
The catamaran Princess Chloe safely returned to Bermuda after being struck by lightning shortly after departing for Newport with five people on board, with no injuries reported. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 25th June, 3:41 pm – The catamaran Princess Chloe which had recently departed Bermuda for Newport with 5 people onboard …
Thousands march as Khamenei’s funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Iraqi and Iranian flags fluttered above the crowd, alongside the banners of powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militias whose supporters joined the procession
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EU plans slower CO2 cuts, more free permits for industry in carbon market overhaul
The European Union could allow industry to emit CO2 for longer and give companies more free carbon permits under plans drafted by the bloc to make its emissions
Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech
The EU Digital Markets Act has triggered legal challenges by Apple, Meta and ByteDance since it took effect in May 2023
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Motorists diverted after crash in Devonshire
A serious two-vehicle collision in Devonshire resulted in traffic diversions this morning, police said.
The incident happened on South Road, near the junction with Kent Avenue, and blocked the roadway…
The incident happened on South Road, near the junction with Kent Avenue, and blocked the roadway…
Lady Stars, Lady Zebras, Somerset & RenRe Win
Lady Stars, PHC Lady Zebras, Somerset and RenRe and Friends recorded victories as the Netball Bermuda Summer League resumed at Bernard Park with Women’s League and Co-ed Division matches. Lady Stars defeated BDA College 24-16. Marissa Brangman scored 21 goals for Lady Stars, with Kim Thompson adding three. Chelsea Almeida scored 13 goals for BDA …
Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks
Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara, Trump called Madrid a “terrible partner” in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and orde
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
The diversions come after a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait on Tuesday following reports t
Two Vehicle Collision In Devonshire
A collision involving two vehicles occurred on South Road in Devonshire this morning [July 8]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious two vehicle road traffic collision on South Road, near the junction with Kent Avenue, Devonshire. “The roadway is now blocked. “Vehicles traveling west on South Road are being diverted over Brighton …
Oil surges, stocks tumble as Trump declares Iran MOU ‘over’
Trump, who was speaking in Ankara ahead of a NATO summit in the Turkish capital, added that he did not want to engage with Tehran
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Sterling steady as US-Iran tensions flare up again
Brent crude futures jumped after Trump’s comments, made before a NATO summit in Turkey, and were last up 5.61% to $78.36 a barrel
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South Road crash blocks traffic
Drivers are advised to use alternative routes as diversions remain in place
Media Release:
There has been a serious two vehicle road traffic collisi
Call for pitbull ban to tackle ‘criminal’ breeding network
An animal welfare veteran warned that the island was failing to tackle an “underground criminal network of mass breeding and ill treatment” of pitbull terriers, as new figures revealed that 175 were d…
Workman tells court of finding gun and ammunition in ceiling
An electrician told a court how he discovered a handgun and ammunition in the ceiling of a Warwick home while carrying out repairs.
William Tull, a self-employed electrician, made the discovery while …
William Tull, a self-employed electrician, made the discovery while …
Rabain takes planning along for education rodeo
Diallo Rabain will retain responsibility for the Department of Planning despite being moved back to the education ministry in last week’s Cabinet shuffle.
Mr Rabain was responsible for planning in hi…
Mr Rabain was responsible for planning in hi…
New lease of life for Jake – but most pitbulls are less lucky
Pitbull Jake didn’t bark for a year after he was rescued by animal wardens.
The nine-year-old dog had been found in a severely emaciated state and almost didn’t make it.
“They took him to a vet and he…
The nine-year-old dog had been found in a severely emaciated state and almost didn’t make it.
“They took him to a vet and he…
Squash Team To Compete In Caribbean
A team of 16 Bermuda squash players is preparing to leave the island to compete in the 2026 Nagico & Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships which will take place at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands [BVI]. Team Bermuda Boys Eli Carpol William Frith Jonah Every Owen Rosorea Michael Schrah James Bigley Hugo …
Bermuda Names ECVA U20 Beach Team
Isabella Sousa, Olivia Gazzard, Carter Lamb and Daniel Morris will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association U20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts & Nevis later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is pleased to announce the athletes and coaches who will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern …
Sprint relay team close in on longstanding national record
Members of the men’s 4×100 metres relay team have spoken with pride about recording Bermuda’s second-fastest time of 40.29sec in winning bronze at the Barbados Grand Prix on Saturday.
Norre Robinson, …
Norre Robinson, …
Bermuda Longtails perform well at US baseball tournament
The Bermuda Longtails under-10 baseball team recently competed in the Youth World Series Baseball Tournament at Ocean City, Maryland.
The Longtails recorded an impressive 3-3 record, a significant mil…
The Longtails recorded an impressive 3-3 record, a significant mil…
Joe Slowinski column: Greatness is in the details
With less than three weeks to go, the Central American and Caribbean Games is fast approaching. In our preparations, the Bermuda tenpin bowling team recently wrapped up a four-day training camp at War…
Beyond tax: why big companies are choosing Bermuda
Moving corporate domicile to Bermuda is a trend gathering momentum among large, multinational companies across multiple industries.
And in contrast to many redomiciliations in the past, the new arriva…
And in contrast to many redomiciliations in the past, the new arriva…
PR pioneer returns with new venture
When Liz Sloan (née Tee), started public relations firm Troncossi at age 28, she had to educate the public about the value of PR itself.
“In 2000, there weren’t lot of resources put towards it,” she t…
“In 2000, there weren’t lot of resources put towards it,” she t…
Resolution Life strikes UK pension risk transfer deal
Bermudian-based Resolution Life has entered into a new UK pension risk transfer with a leading British insurer.
This transaction, Resolution’s fourth in two months following three recent deals in Asia…
This transaction, Resolution’s fourth in two months following three recent deals in Asia…
Premier the star of the show at political rally for ‘sister party’
David Burt hailed the work of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress recently during an appearance at a rally for the political party.
The Premier was among a number of speakers who took the stage at …
The Premier was among a number of speakers who took the stage at …
A window into everyday life of bygone Bermuda
Family photos, artefacts and stories have been compiled for an exhibit launched at the National Museum of Bermuda.
Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History was opened last Thursday b…
Belco unveils new electricity rate structure
From August 1, electricity rates will be restructured and customer bills redesigned, Belco announced — a move welcomed by the Regulatory Authority.
Belco said rates will be “unbundled for greater tran…
Belco said rates will be “unbundled for greater tran…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 7 2026
July 7 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,746.76, 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 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 3 …
Residents in the Scenic Heights,
Residents in the Scenic Heights, Sunnyside Park and Horseshoe Road areas experienced a power outage just before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, leaving dozens of customers without electricity.
The Department of Marine &
The Department of Marine & Ports would like to advise the public that the Paget/Warwick ferry service Pink Route will be suspended effectiveWednesday, July 8, 2026, until further notice due to mechanical issues.
Mechanical issues force suspension of Pink Route ferry
The Pink Route ferry has been suspended beginning today, Wednesday, July 8, until further notice due to mechanical issues, the Department of Marine and Ports said.
The department apologised for the in…
The department apologised for the in…
MP Tucker On Senior Abuse Cases & More
“The Opposition is deeply alarmed by new data showing that reports of senior abuse in Bermuda have doubled in just three years,” OBA MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker said, “According to data provided by Ageing and Disability Services showing a dramatic escalation in senior abuse reports, this underscores a growing crisis affecting some of …
Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, heaps praise on Erdogan
In the first visit to Turkey by a U.S. president in 11 years, Trump was welcomed by President Tayyip Erdogan at the airport with a lavish state ceremony during
France’s Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction
Le Pen immediately launched her campaign website and urged voters to back her, creating an unprecedented situation in France, with a lead candidate heading to t
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) is pleased to announce Ceci Bernard Lambert as winner of the Mary Terceira Award 2025.
Mirrors Programme toasts dedicated volunteers
The vital role of volunteers in the Mirrors Programme won recognition at an appreciation and awards ceremony.
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joined forces with the Mirrors Alumn…
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joined forces with the Mirrors Alumn…
Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions
The attacks also disrupted a fragile détente between Washington and Tehran in place since late June, when the two governments agreed to reopen the crucial stra
Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout
The company said Muse Image, which is integrated into its Meta AI chatbot, can interpret complex prompts, use photos as inputs and let users edit generated imag
Laughs return to BUEI next week
Performers are set to deliver improvised hilarity for charity at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute next week.
The “Stunnerset” and “St Gorgeous” teams will compete for laughs during the six…
The “Stunnerset” and “St Gorgeous” teams will compete for laughs during the six…