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Bermuda Team Set For NACAC Championships

July 9, 2026

A six-member Bermuda team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Championships, which will be held from July 10 to 12. The championships will take place at the Una Nueva Historia Sports Complex Stadium in Apizaco, Tlaxcala. The Bermuda team is managed by Ruby James, with former Olympian …

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Chubb Bermuda Welcomes 25 Summer Interns

July 9, 2026

Chubb Bermuda is pleased to welcome 25 students to its 2026 Summer Internship Program, including four participants in the Chubb Bermuda Underwriting Program. A spokesperson said, “The 10-week Chubb Underwriting Program is designed for Bermudian university students interested in pursuing careers in the international insurance industry. Through hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to underwriting and …

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Parliament: Order Of Business For July 10th

July 9, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [July 10] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Family Preservation Tier II Program Progress Update, the Human Rights Commission Bermuda Annual Report 2025, Implications of International Travel Restrictions on Access to Overseas Medical Care, and Advancing Bermuda’s Workforce: Youth Employment and …

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City Invites Entries For Christmas Boat Parade

July 9, 2026

The City of Hamilton is inviting Bermuda’s boating community to register for the 2026 City Christmas Boat Parade, set to take place in Hamilton Harbour on Saturday, December 12. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is calling on Bermuda’s boating community to register today for the 2026 City Christmas Boat Parade, taking place on …

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Pink Route Ferry Service Resumes

July 9, 2026

The Department of Marine & Ports advised that the Pink Route ferry service resumed this afternoon [July 9] at 3.45pm following an earlier service disruption. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine & Ports advises that the Pink Route ferry service will resume today [July 9] at 3:45 p.m. “The Department thanks the public …

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Betschart endures tough finale at Junior World Championships

July 9, 2026

Oliver Betschart endured a tough day in the final round of the Junior World Golf Championships at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course in California on Thursday.
Competing in the boys 15-18 division, t…

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North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports

July 9, 2026

The measures and Kim’s remarks came during an enlarged meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Central Military Commission on Thursday

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ECB’s Lagarde says she is not a French presidential candidate but will advocate for EU

July 9, 2026

Lagarde was fielding questions about a possible involvement in France’s 2027 presidential campaign after saying last week it was possible that she would leave t

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Everest Group promotes Hanrahan

July 9, 2026

The Bermudian-based global re/insurer Everest Group has made Craig Hanrahan its global distribution and chief commercial officer, effective August 1.
Mr Hanrahan will continue to report directly to Ji…

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Special Olympics Holds Bocce Fundraiser

July 9, 2026

Special Olympics Bermuda held its first Bocce and BBQ Tournament Fundraiser at the TN Tatem outside court last weekend. The non-profit community event was held to raise funds to support athletes travelling to Jamaica for a competition later this year. Special Olympics Bermuda won 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin in …

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South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

July 9, 2026

They escorted the people to police vans where they were taken away, including a woman and a small child from Malawi

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Bank of England’s Pill says interest rates will need to rise

July 9, 2026

Pill was one of two members of the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee who voted to raise interest rates from 3.75% last month

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Information Commissioner moves to Burnaby Street today

July 9, 2026

The Information Commissioner’s Office is expected to move to its new home on Burnaby Street tomorrow.
In a notice the ICO, which had been based in the Maxwell Roberts Building on Church Street, confir…

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Jessica Lewis Excited For Commonwealths

July 9, 2026

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis said she is excited to compete at her first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. “I am so excited to share that I will be competing at my first Commonwealth Games in the combined T53/54 400 metres!” the four-time Paralympian said. “I’m looking forward to being part of a strong Bermuda team of …

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Chubb welcomes 25 summer interns

July 9, 2026

Chubb Bermuda has welcomed 25 students to its 2026 summer internship programme, including four participants in a specialised underwriting initiative aimed at developing future insurance professionals….

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ShoreLink goes offline in latest application update

July 9, 2026

A government app for mobile fare payment is now operational without internet connection.
The ShoreLink update, available now, allows passengers to check and accept mobile tickets and fares on board, w…

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Butterfield shares jump back above $60

July 9, 2026

Two stocks traded on light volume on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
Shares of Bermuda Aviation Services fell 80 cents, or 42.1 per cent, to close at $1.10 on the trading of 100 shares.
Devonshire I…

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Emergency forces flight diversion to Bermuda

July 9, 2026

A flight from Madrid, Spain rerouted to Bermuda yesterday after an infant experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Bermuda Flyer reported that year-old passenger on Spanish charter airline Wo…

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Cox Hallett Wilkinson adds two senior litigation attorneys

July 9, 2026

Cox Hallett Wilkinson has strengthened its litigation practice with the appointment of two senior attorneys, adding expertise in commercial disputes and employment law.
The Bermudian-based law firm an…

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Think Pink with Maurice Foley

July 9, 2026

This week, Jasmine sits down with Maurice Foley, founder & CEO of the Black Travel Expo to share his journey in the travel industry, the vision behind the B

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Pink ferry service resumes operation

July 9, 2026

The route came back online this afternoon after being suspended for mechanical issues

The Department of Marine & Ports advises that the Pink Route fe

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Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

July 9, 2026

The outbreak has infected 1,759 people and resulted in 600 confirmed deaths since it was declared almost two months ago, according to the latest government data

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Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement

July 9, 2026

Fourteen Mexican nationals have lost their lives while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and three more died in arrest operations cond

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Pink Route ferry service to resume this afternoon

July 9, 2026

Ferry service to Paget and Warwick will return this afternoon after technical woes forced a suspension yesterday.
The Department of Marine and Ports said the Pink Route ferry service is expected to re…

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Auction to raise funds for Habitat Bermuda

July 9, 2026

Members of the public will be able to view and purchase work from island artists at a fundraiser on Wednesday.
The free event at Magnolia Place on Victoria Street will feature food, wine, original pie…

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EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

July 9, 2026

The issue pits advocates of online safety measures against ⁠privacy activists worried about surveillance

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Pre-Cup Match celebration is to celebrate local culture

July 9, 2026

Bermuda is being invited to kick off Cup Match festivities early this year with a free event on Friday evening at the Willowbank Resort in Sandys.
The Somerset Pre-Cup Match Explosion, organised by Vo…

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EU drafts ‘Buy European’ rules for public tenders to curb foreign dependence

July 9, 2026

The measures stop short of a blanket “Buy European” requirement, but would allow European authorities to rule out bids for big public contracts that have less t

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Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody inspires future stars

July 9, 2026

Lewis Moody, the ex-England rugby captain, provided some inspiration to the island’s emerging sporting talent when he visited the Warwick Academy under-15 cricket team yesterday.
Moody, who won the R…

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Family Centre launches annual Cup Match ribbon fundraiser

July 9, 2026

Somerset fans and St George’s supporters are being asked to show their teams some love while aiding a charity dedicated to helping families across Bermuda.
Family Centre will again partner with longst…

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William Soares appointed CEO of Arch Re in Bermuda

July 9, 2026

Bermudian William Soares has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer of Arch Reinsurance Ltd in Bermuda.
At the same time, Arch announced the promotion of Jon Schriber to CEO of Arch Rein…

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Jamin Hodgkins’ Season Ended By Injury

July 9, 2026

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins’s debut season in Australia has been cut short by a groin and hip injury The 23-year-old fly-half signed for Manly Marlins in April before the Shute Shield season in Sydney, the premier club competition in New South Wales. Hodgkins had hoped a strong campaign would boost his chances of …

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Burt: CARICOM meeting was ‘productive and forward-looking’

July 9, 2026

Premier says Bermuda was warmly received as talks continue on full membership and regional cooperation

The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, ha

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OBA calls for release of ‘long-awaited’ dogs report

July 9, 2026

An Opposition MP has urged the Government to “immediately release” an 18-month-old report on how to tackle illegal dog breeding and associated problems.
Linda Smith, the shadow environment minister, s…

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Vote for Flora to win top Commonwealth Games moment

July 9, 2026

Dame Flora Duffy is in the running to win a vote for the Commonwealth Games greatest moment but will need Bermuda’s help as time runs out on the competition
Duffy has been nominated for winning Bermud…

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Thrash Wins Wednesday Night Sailing

July 9, 2026

Thrash claimed victory in Week 13 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after recording the fastest corrected time of 1:15:30. Airforce finished second on corrected time in 1:15:50, with Scatteraction third in 1:16:27. Celerity was fourth in 1:16:36 and Vrengen completed the top five with a corrected time of 1:16:54. Nasty Medicine crossed the finish …

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BP CEO says company must sharpen financial discipline

July 9, 2026

O’Neill, who took over as CEO in April following the abrupt departure of Murray Auchincloss last year and the removal of Chair Albert Manifold in May over bully

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ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend

July 9, 2026

The meeting comes as the new army-backed government in Myanmar, in place following an election earlier in the year, seeks the lifting of a ban on its leaders

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BUEI highlights power of environmental education

July 9, 2026

New Ripple Effect 2.0 programme aims to inspire Bermuda’s future conservation leaders

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Police appeal after serious Devonshire collision

July 9, 2026

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with head injury after collision with truck; investigators seek witnesses

Around 7:10am, today Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Po

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Sarah Cross Among Athlete Of Year Finalists

July 9, 2026

Bermudian rugby player Sarah Cross has been named a finalist for the High Performance Athlete of the Year award by Buckingham Sports Union and the University of Buckingham Students’ Union in the UK. Cross was shortlisted after a strong year representing Bermuda and competing for the Buckingham Swans in England. She was part of Bermuda’s …

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Basketball: Antigua & Barbuda Defeat Bermuda

July 9, 2026

Bermuda opened their FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers campaign with an 82-50 defeat against Antigua and Barbuda at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana. Bermuda made a strong start, taking the first quarter 20-14, but Antigua and Barbuda responded in the second quarter, outscoring Bermuda 25-12 to lead 39-32 at half-time. Antigua and …

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Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral

July 9, 2026

The burial in Mashhad in northeast Iran follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a renewed burst of c

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NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara

July 9, 2026

While some announcements involve firm contracts and procurement plans, others remain subject to further negotiations, approvals or future development

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EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

July 9, 2026

The proposal requires unanimous approval by the European Council before it can be implemented

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds

July 9, 2026

The latest tally puts the number of injured in the June 24 quakes at 16,740, and the number of homeless at 17,907

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London’s FTSE 100 slips as Middle East tensions persist, AstraZeneca drags

July 9, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.6% to 10,417.63 points by 1045 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.1%

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AM Best Affirms BNY Trade Insurance Ratings

July 9, 2026

AM Best affirmed the ratings of BNY Trade Insurance and The Hamilton Insurance Corp., citing their strong balance sheets, favorable operating performance and stable outlooks. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” [Excellent] of BNY Trade Insurance, Ltd. [BNY Trade] …

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BOA Announce Commonwealth Games Team

July 9, 2026

The Bermuda Olympic Association has announced the athletes and officials who will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association today announced the athletes and officials who will represent Team Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Chef de Mission Donna Raynor will lead …

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Bermuda breaks new ground with squad at Commonwealth Games

July 9, 2026

Bermuda will be represented in para athletics for the first time at the Commonwealth Games, with Jessica Lewis set to compete in the 400 metres.
Lewis, one of 13 athletes travelling to Glasgow for the…