London’s FTSE 100 muted as Iran escalates strikes on US bases
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.03% to 10499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Sterling slips as Iran strikes push up oil prices and boost dollar
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities in the region and sayin
Traffic diverted after Harbour Road crash
The Bermuda Police Service have reported that there has been a single-vehicle car crash this morning on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget.
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
Aaliyah Nolan On Signing For Barnsley
Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan said she is relishing “a new challenge” after joining Barnsley Women from AFC Bradford City Women. Barnsley, who compete in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands, announced the signing last week. Nolan arrives after scoring 26 goals last season to help AFC Bradford City Women win the North East …
Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships
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…
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Kyle Hodsoll stars as Bailey’s Bay run out convincing winners
Bailey’s Bay warmed up for the first round of the Eastern Counties next week with a convincing 74-run victory over Willow Cuts at Sea Breeze Oval on Sunday.
Kyle Hodsoll starred with bat then ball as…
Kyle Hodsoll starred with bat then ball as…
Watch: Employee assistance pioneer marks 40 years in business
A pioneering business in the employee assistance field is marking 40 years in business.
Benedict Associates was formed in the wake of landmark Archibald reports in the 1980s that followed The Royal Co…
Benedict Associates was formed in the wake of landmark Archibald reports in the 1980s that followed The Royal Co…
Kelly Francis: Pay transparency is coming – what employers should do now
Pay transparency in Bermuda has moved well past the idea stage. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, first announced the Government’s policy proposal at a press conference on April 13, w…
Shipping costs ease as fuel surcharges are cut
Importers are starting to see some relief from higher shipping costs imposed during the Middle East conflict, with Bermuda International Shipping Ltd reducing its inland fuel surcharge and eliminating…
Japan Post, Scor plan reinsurance vehicle
Japan Post Insurance and Société Commerciale de Réassurance have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new reinsurance arrangement that could expand the use of sophisticated risk-transfer structu…
Food safety risk concerns climb, Willis says
Food and beverage companies are facing a more complex and unpredictable risk landscape. Concerns about food safety, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruption are all increasing while confidenc…
MP calls for no-warning roadside sobriety tests
An opposition MP is calling for police to carry out roadside sobriety checks without warnings and for the courts to double penalties for bad driving to cut the number of deaths and injuries.
Jarion R…
Jarion R…
Weeks confirms runs for PLP deputy leadership
A second Progressive Labour Party MP has confirmed throwing his hat into the ring for the role of deputy leader when the governing party’s members choose new blood in three months’ time.
Michael Week…
Michael Week…
Survey: public split on Caricom but want referendum
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.
The Royal Gaz…
Dennis Lister III: prison reform on a slow but steady rise
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…
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…
Opposition queries Budget’s ‘centrally managed fund’
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…
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…
Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Champs
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…
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Premier David Burt Leads Delegation To Azores
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 …
Western Parishes Win Carlsberg Ocean View Cup
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 …
Golfers Competing In Florida Junior Golf Event
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 …
The Playbook graduates 30 from Lumina financial education programme
Thirty participants have graduated from The Playbook, a 10-week financial education programme delivered by the Lumina Festival and supported by the Centennial F
Sakari Famous Wins High Jump In Memphis
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 …
MPs remember minister’s late brother
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…
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Home and Community Affairs, told MPs that Rickai “Pugi” Raynor he…
Lane closure planned in Hamilton Parish
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 …
Work will be done from 10am to 5pm both days …
West triumphantly lift Carlsberg Ocean View Cup
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…
Traili…
Cameron Jeffers Scores 35 Not Out
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 …
Chare Smith Claims Wicket In Victory
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 …
Okera Bascome Impresses In Team’s Defeat
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 …
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Win In Cup
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. …
WFA appoints Danté Leverock as high-performance director
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…
A former professional footballer and captain of the Bermuda National…
Elizabeth Watson returns home to join MDM
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 …
For the past decade, Ms Watson has been practising matrimonial law in London, the firm said in …
Businesses urged to prepare for new beneficial ownerships rules
The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 aims to support Bermuda’s obligations to meet international standards on transparency and anti-money laundering
The Offic
Cup Match tag day to support the Family Centre
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
Video: Sunday July 12th: “Good News” Spotlight
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 …
Dominique Willis To Present ‘In The Space Of Us’
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 …
‘Only one-in-four dogs are licensed’
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 &
Swimmers Compete At BASA Long Course Meet
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 …
Circle approved for US trust bank
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 …
Bermuda Under-17 international Z’Ani Jennings
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.
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It is said that “Revenge
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.
Minister Updates On Family Preservation Program
“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 …
Cricket: Rangers Defeat Warwick Workmen’s
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 …
‘Leadership begins with a willingness to learn’
Minister Jason Hayward addresses civil skills bootcamp
Young people were encouraged to develop the skills needed to shape Bermuda’s future during the Nationa
Barnett & Somerville Continue NORCECA Tour
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 …
Video: Guyana Defeat Bermuda In Basketball
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. …
Bermuda Teams Continue ECVA Championships
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 …
Carlsberg Ocean View Cup Day Two Results
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 …
Southampton Rangers unseat Warwick in Western Counties
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…
Brang…
Dante Leverock Joins Warwick Football Academy
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 …
Bermuda U20 Team Compete In ECVA Openers
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. …