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Fibre break causes island-wide outage

February 23, 2026

A fibre break in Devonshire caused Digicel customers throughout Bermuda to lose mobile service today.
Brittany Repose, the head of business-to-consumer at Digicel Bermuda, said the fibre break happene…

News / TNN

Due to a service provider

February 23, 2026

Due to a service provider outage which may result in some members of the public not being able to reach the main police number (295-0011),

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal. or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm weekdays at the Department of Planning, Seven Arches Building, 3rd Floor, 44 West, Church Street, City of Hamilton HM12. Any person wishing to object must do so March 9, 2026 (within 14 days of the date advertised).

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY COMMITTEE (NACAB COMMITTEE)

February 23, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY COMMITTEE (NACAB COMMITTEE)Regulation Act: Bribery Act 2016 The Minister of Justice is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS BOARD

February 23, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS BOARDRegulation Act: Development and Planning Act 1974 The Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Asbestos clean-up after BBC report

February 23, 2026

Asbestos stored outdoors at the Fairmont Southampton construction site had been partially transferred to containers on Saturday

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Blizzard slams US Northeast, closing roads and canceling flights

February 23, 2026

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power and officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, ordered residents to stay off the roads so eme

Royal Gazette / Sport

Somerset Trojans make inroads in title bid

February 23, 2026

Somerset Trojans capitalised on leaders Robin Hood’s slip to enhance their own First Division title hopes at the weekend.
Hood, who have dropped four points in their last two league outings, were fort…

News / Royal Gazette

US weather impacts flights to Bermuda

February 23, 2026

A powerful winter storm that brought blizzard conditions to the East Coast of the United States over the weekend forced multiple cancellations of flights to the island.
JetBlue, BermudAir, Delta Air L…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Carmakers push toward ‘eyes-off’ driving, raising questions of safety, liability

February 23, 2026

Car companies for years have been enhancing driver-assistance systems, which automatically control speed and steering

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Big Tech to invest about $650 billion in AI in 2026, Bridgewater says

February 23, 2026

The investments would mark a sharp increase from $410 billion in 2025

International News via Reuters:

U.S. technology giants Alphabet, Amazon, Meta

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Police provide alternate phone numbers after outage

February 23, 2026

Due to a service provider outage which may result in some members of the public not being able to reach the main police number (295-0011), please be advised tha

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Ireland, Finland, others warn against relaxing EU merger rules

February 23, 2026

The European Commission, which acts as the bloc’s competition enforcer, is now revamping merger rules dating from 2004 and aims to publish proposals for feedbac

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pickering and Selley set the pace as indoor archery returns

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s indoor archery season has officially launched at the St. George’s Community Center, with the island’s elite marksmen wasting no time in finding

Royal Gazette / Sport

SomeGoldSomewhere crowned Champion of Champions

February 23, 2026

Teshi Zuill had a debut to remember after claiming the coveted Champion of Champions crown at the first attempt with his Indiana-bred gelding SomeGoldSomewhere at the weekend.
The pair posted the fast…

News / Royal Gazette

Police lines hit by phone disruption

February 23, 2026

A phone service outage by the provider to the Bermuda Police Service has caused calls from some members of the public not to go through via the main police number of 295-0011.
Police advised shortly b…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Playoff drama defines 4-ball championships at Port Royal

February 23, 2026

Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart have successfully defended their crown as the Bermuda 4-Ball Men’s Division Champions after a display of clinical scoring a

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Tough clay court initiation for Bermuda’s junior stars

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s young tennis hopefuls face an uphill battle in Guatemala after falling to a clinical Dominican Republic side in their opening Under-16 fixture.

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Belgium-bound ship diverts to Bermuda for injured worker

February 23, 2026

A Liberian container ship diverted briefly to the island last week to help a crew member who received treatment for a partially severed finger.
An incident report from the Department of Marine and Por…

Bernews / Sport

Conor White Has Successful Championships

February 23, 2026

Cyclist Conor White has completed a successful showing at the Pan American Track Championships in Santiago, Chile. Competing in the Men’s Omnium, the Bermudian tested himself against top opposition in four distinct races. White won gold in the Scratch race, came fourteenth in the Tempo Race before being called out in the Elimination Race. In …

Bernews / Sport

Archers Compete In Bi-Weekly Series

February 23, 2026

The island’s top archers competed in the opening round of the National Archery Association of Bermuda’s Bi-Weekly League at the St George’s Community Centre Gymnasium. Participants shot 60 arrows for a maximum possible score of 600. Camerin Pickering leads the Senior Division Men’s Recurve, while Robin Selley is top of the Recurve Women’s Division. Jessica …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Inside Sports on the Skyport Magic Mile

February 23, 2026

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Inside Sports with Clyde Best

February 23, 2026

In this weeks episode, the gentlemen of Inside Sports sit down with Clyde Best, a pioneering figure in football history, discussing his journey as one of the fi

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Inside Sports with Sean Trott

February 23, 2026

In this episode, we cover a range of topics related to sports in Bermuda, including tributes to fallen sports legends, the achievements of runner Sean Trott, th

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Daley swims into the history books

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s Elijah Daley has delivered a performance for the ages, shattering one of the most significant barriers in the island’s swimming history.

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Repeat victories order of day at Bermuda 4-ball Championship

February 23, 2026

There was a repeat victory at the Bermuda 4-Ball Championship on Sunday as Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart retained their title.
After finishing runners-up on three occasions, Roberts and Betschar…

Bernews / Sport

Track & Field Athletes Compete At National Trials

February 23, 2026

The road to the Carifta Games continued at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium as the Bermuda National Athletics Association held its latest round of Qualifying Trials. Junior athletes returned to the National Sports Center to record times and distances for selection to the regional championships. Sanchez Smith ran 9:27.70 in the Under-17 Men’s 3000 …

Bernews / Sport

Photos: RBR Hosts Breakfast Run And Walk

February 23, 2026

The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] held its Breakfast Run and Walk this weekend, which started and ended at Warwick Camp, as part of a series of events celebrating the battalion’s 60th anniversary. RBR Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons previously said, “Many will remember the recruit camp 5-miler or the Regiment’s breakfast run as it …

Bernews / Sport

Nicholas Narraway Impresses In Arizona

February 23, 2026

Cyclist Nicholas Narraway opened his season in Arizona, representing Competitive Edge Racing in the opening rounds of the Tucson Bicycle Classic. Narraway is using the four-stage race to assess his early-season form against a strong North American field. The event began with the Marana Time Trial, a flat 4.5-mile [7.2 kilometres] point-to-point course that provided …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Motion to Adjourn St Kitts & Nevis

February 23, 2026

In this weeks episode, we explore the deep historical and cultural connections between Bermuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, focusing on tourism, citizenship, and up

Royal Gazette / Sport

Ralph Scott to feature for Rest of World at 2026 Iversen Classic

February 23, 2026

Bermuda’s budding basketball star Ralph Scott has been selected to play for the Rest of the World team at the 2026 Iversen Classic.
Founded by Hall of Famer Allen Iversen, an 11-times NBA All-Star and…

Bernews / Sport

Jamin Hodgkins Helps Privateers Claim Win

February 23, 2026

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins helped the Atlantic Privateers win 61-29 against the Pacific Pride at the Westhills Stadium in Langford, British Columbia. The fly-half contributed 17 points, including a try and six conversions. The Privateers squad featured several players on the Pride roster, including Hodgkins. The match likely served as a farewell to …

Bernews / Sport

Zebras, X-Road’s, Vasco & Trojans Win

February 23, 2026

Wins by PHC Zebras, X-Road’s, Vasco and Somerset Trojans reshaped the Premier and First Division standings as Bermuda’s domestic title races continued. Premier Division Young Men’s Social Club 0 PHC Zebras 2 The PHC Zebras moved back to the top of the Premier Division with a 2–0 win over Young Men’s Social Club. Diondre Dowling …

Bernews / Sport

WD Sean Pedro Finishes 19th In Florida

February 23, 2026

Bermudian sailor Sean Pedro finished 19th overall in the ILCA 4 division at the ILCA Midwinters East Championships, hosted by the Key Biscayne Yacht Club in Florida. Pedro, representing the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, accumulated 85 net points across the six-race series. His highest finish in the regatta, which serves as a qualifier for the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Human rights are under assault globally, says UN Secretary General

February 23, 2026

Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suff

Bernews / News

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

February 23, 2026

This past weekend featured the Skyport Magic Mile, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s [RBR] Breakfast Run and Walk, the 38th annual P.A.L.S. Charity Walk, the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] Community Day, the Bermuda Backyard Ultra Race, and other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Vehicle …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Under-17 Final Round Draw

February 23, 2026

Concacaf has made the draw for the final round of the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, which features the Bermuda Under-17 women’s national team. This second and final stage will determine the path to the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco in October and November. The matches will take place in San Rafael, Alajuela, Costa Rica …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU lobby group calls for tighter emission rules for corporate cars

February 23, 2026

The European Commission proposed in December that EU states introduce new zero- and low-emission quotas for corporate cars and vans from 2030

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A businessman who has spent

February 23, 2026

A businessman who has spent nearly two decades building a respected name in Bermuda’s catering and restaurant industry says a single government grading error nearly destroyed everything he worked for.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US ambassador urges Portugal to buy F-35s, join top-tier air forces

February 23, 2026

Ambassador John Arrigo told CNN Portugal late on Sunday that he aimed to draw on his business experience to help Portugal ramp up defence spending to NATO’s tar

Bernews / Sport

Clinton Hayward Officiates Champions Cup

February 23, 2026

Fifa assistant referee Clinton Hayward was in action in the Concacaf Champions Cup between Defence Force and Philadelphia Union in the first leg of their round one series at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The Union, who play in Major League Soccer, won 5-0. Philadelphia have all but secured their place in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Former ‘Chief Mouser’ Palmerston remembered

February 23, 2026

Well-known rescue cat served in UK and Bermuda

Images shared by Government House, Bermuda

Many social media users at home and abroad have mourned a di

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Greenland prime minister says ‘no thanks’ to Trump’s hospital ship

February 23, 2026

Trump said on Saturday on social media he was working with Louisiana Governor and special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, to send a hospital boat to Greenland

Bernews / Sport

Wenda Roberts Wins Silver In Las Vegas

February 23, 2026

Wenda Roberts won a silver medal at the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament in Las Vegas. She was competing in the Mixed Doubles 3.5 division for the 65-plus age group alongside American partner David Graves. Roberts and Graves opened play in pool 2 with a 15–9 victory over Susan and James Moore. After receiving a …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

February 23, 2026

Some of the island’s top riders competed in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Triple Crown Series at the Southside Motocross Track at the weekend. In the PeeWee class, Diego Daniels finished in first place, followed by Eli Philpott in second and Massiah Smith in third. The 50cc class was won by A’kyo Cannonier, with Ace Moniz …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB’s Lagarde receives 140,000 euros from BIS despite payment ban for ECB staff, FT reports

February 23, 2026

Some ECB employees, using internal message boards, have complained about the apparent double standard in the treatment of the president’s remuneration from the

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Greens and Reform UK circle Labour stronghold in Manchester by-election

February 23, 2026

Voters in the Gorton and Denton constituency, named after two towns in east Manchester, in northwest England, are due to elect a new member of parliament in a o

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dollar softens after court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, stoking policy worries

February 23, 2026

The euro was up 0.2% against the dollar, to $1.1808, while sterling rose 0.3% to $1.3519

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The dollar slipped on Monda

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Oil edges lower on US tariff uncertainty and US-Iran talks

February 23, 2026

Brent crude futures were down 45 cents, or 0.6%, at $71.31 a barrel by 1027 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 42 cents, or also 0.6%, to $66.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

U.S. blizzard grounds Bermuda–New York flights

February 23, 2026

Thousands of flights cancelled as powerful storm hits Northeast

People walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, U.S., February