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…
Butterfield shares edge higher in New York
The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,746.76 in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield rose 8 cents or 0.13 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange to close at $60.60 with 107,544 …
Butterfield rose 8 cents or 0.13 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange to close at $60.60 with 107,544 …
Reinsurance firm gives $20,000 to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion
A global reinsurance firm has donated $20,000 to help an LGBTQ+ charity in Bermuda continue its education and advocacy programming.
Fortitude Re announced the grant to OutBermuda through its Fortitude…
Fortitude Re announced the grant to OutBermuda through its Fortitude…
Rabain, back in education, keeps Planning in portfolio
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 h…
Mr Rabain was responsible for planning in h…
Cannabis reform and introduction of speed cameras to lead National Security priorities
Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief will carry out public safety mandates in his new role as Minister of National Security
Cannabis reform and speed cameras
Youth Parliament to debate lowering voting age
Current members and alumni will face off in a public House of Assembly debate on youth voting rights, live on Wednesday evening
The Office of Youth Affai
Island’s old and young to debate reducing voting age
Members of the public can watch existing and former members of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament debate lowering the island’s voting age to 16 tomorrow.
A government spokeswoman said the young parliamentaria…
A government spokeswoman said the young parliamentaria…
Barnsley seal marquee signing of Bradford City striker Aaliyah Nolan
Barnsley Women have completed the headline signing of prolific Bermudian international forward Aaliyah Nolan from Yorkshire rivals Bradford City.
The experie
Narraway hits the ground running on Sibiu Cycling Tour
Bermuda’s national time-trial champion Nicholas Narraway has made an encouraging start to his campaign at the 16th Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania, placing himsel
Cup Match or CAC Games? Dual-sport star Brianna Ray refuses to choose
Brianna Ray’s historic ambition of becoming the first woman ever selected for Bermuda’s legendary Cup Match Classic may have to share the spotlight, but the f
Butterfield Bermuda Championship launches 2026 fundraising drive
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has officially launched its 2026 Birdies for Charity program, offering local non-profits a risk-free platform to boost thei
OBA MP slams failure to launch safeguarding team for seniors
A shadow minister has criticised the Government for failing to provide a long-promised pilot programme designed to assist vulnerable seniors.
Robin Tucker, the Shadow Minister of Youth and Family Serv…
Robin Tucker, the Shadow Minister of Youth and Family Serv…
Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on
Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, Police and other first responders, were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving an a motorcycle, just west of the junction of Wellington Slip Road and Mullet Bay Road, St. George’s.
Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark
Trump’s assertions that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, have long strained relations between Washington and Cope
Premier joins political rally for ‘sister party’ in Grenada
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 …
French court clears Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle tag
Le Pen’s presidential hopes had been in limbo since March 2025, when she received a five-year electoral ban for using money from the European Parliament to pay
Bank of England sees growing risks to financial stability from AI
In a half-yearly assessment of risks to Britain’s financial system, the central bank said previous risks it had identified from stretched share price valuations
Britain’s M&S flags higher shareholder returns
Alison Dolan, M&S’s chief financial officer, told the group’s annual shareholders’ meeting that the retailer had a robust balance sheet with a net funds pos
Birdies for Charity programme launched by PGA Tour event
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has announced the launch of the 2026 Birdies for Charity programme, which offers an exciting opportunity for the community to rally behind local charities while ce…
Netball Bermuda Names CAC Games Squad
Netball Bermuda has unveiled the squad for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8. The Longtails secured their place at the regional multi-sport event after producing a series of impressive performances at the Battle of the Isles Tournament in St Eustatius and St Maarten …
Witnesses sought after serious motorcycle collision
Police are investigating a collision in St. George’s that left a 65-year-old motorcyclist in hospital with a serious head injury
Shortly after 2:45 p.m.
Motorcyclist sustains serious head injury after East End crash
A motorcyclist suffered a serious head injury in a St George’s crash, police confirmed this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that a 65-year-old man was riding west on Mullet Bay Road at abou…
The Bermuda Police Service said that a 65-year-old man was riding west on Mullet Bay Road at abou…
Aeziah Divine Reflects On Snetterton Races
Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round three of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk, England. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine finished thirteenth in both races after qualifying fourteenth. “It was a difficult couple of races at Snetterton, but we still made some good progress,” Divine said. “In …
Na’im Zuill Signs Bolton Scholarship Terms
Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill has signed scholarship terms with Sky Bet Championship club Bolton Wanderers. Zuill is among nine academy graduates to earn places in the club’s youth team, where they will aim to secure professional contracts at the end of their two-year scholarships. The players will combine full-time training with the under-18 squad alongside …
Dandy Town Set For Bermuda Triangle Cup
Dandy Town have confirmed they will compete in the upcoming Bermuda Triangle Cup at the Flora Duffy Stadium. The annual youth football tournament will feature local and overseas teams and run from July 19 to 26. “The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup returns to the field from July 19 to 26, bringing together top local and …
Underwriting leadership appointments at MS Re
MS Reinsurance today announced two appointments to its underwriting leadership team. Effective August 1, Lisa Butera will join as chief underwriting officer for North America, overseeing the company’s…
Sompo agrees to acquire US workers’ compensation insurer
Bermudian-based Sompo International Holdings Ltd has agreed a deal for one of its US subsidiaries to acquire Service Insurance Companies, a US workers’ compensation insurance specialist.
Sompo said Se…
Sompo said Se…
New eatery opens in St George’s
A new eatery has opened in the St George’s Club Hotel.
Drift GastroBar is part of the Achilles Bay group, under the management of Stefania Di Meglio and Guido Brambilla.
As part of its soft launch, D…
Drift GastroBar is part of the Achilles Bay group, under the management of Stefania Di Meglio and Guido Brambilla.
As part of its soft launch, D…
Competition heating up in Fitted dinghy season
Fitted dinghy season is reaching the halfway point with all the boats still in fierce competition.
Boats competing this season include Challenger II of Sandys Boat Club; Contest III of the Royal Bermu…
Boats competing this season include Challenger II of Sandys Boat Club; Contest III of the Royal Bermu…
Fortitude Re donates $20k to OUTBermuda
Funding will help support the charity’s year-round advocacy and education programmes
Fortitude Re today announced a $20,000 donation to OUTBermuda throug
Bermuda takes part in global labour conference
Delegates contribute to talks on workers’ rights, digital platforms and the future of work
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to report on Ber
Museum ‘especially proud’ of new acquisitions
Five new works have been added to the permanent collection at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, thanks to the support of dedicated donors and the Bermuda Arts Council.
John Hartman’s The View Nor…
John Hartman’s The View Nor…
Long-serving volunteer honoured by Hospitals Auxiliary
Ceci Bernard Lambert recognised for 12 years of service and leadership
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) is pleased to announce Ceci Bernard Lambert
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit
Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding 18 people
Smoke and fire rise at the
NATO showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump
To upbeat tunes and slick videos at a defence industry forum in the capital Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a series of initiatives as the s
Europe may face ‘more deadly weeks’ as new heatwave builds, WHO warns
Temperatures in Portugal and southern Spain are expected to climb to 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) in the coming days
International News v
Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei
There was no claim of responsibility for the attacks
International News via Reuters:
Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran said ther
Stocks slip; Samsung’s record profit revives jitters on AI outlook
Samsung Electronics forecast a 19-fold jump in April-June operating profit to 89.4 trillion won ($58.4 billion), a third straight quarter of record operating pr
Sterling hits three-week high versus dollar
Sterling rose to $1.3401, the highest since June 17, before slipping slightly to trade at $1.338
International News via Reuters:
The pound rose to a
Luke Horan And King’s College Win T20 Title
Bermuda international Luke Horan helped King’s College, Taunton win the National Schools Under-18 T20 Cricket Cup with a five-wicket victory over Shrewsbury School at Wormsley Cricket Ground in the UK. Shrewsbury elected to bat after winning the toss and were dismissed for 117 in 19.5 overs. Liam Grindlay top-scored with 36, while Horan claimed 2 …
Aaliyah Nolan Signs For Barnsley Women
The Barnsley Women football team announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan. A statement from the team — which plays in the Division 1 Midlands of the Women’s National League in the UK — said, “Barnsley Womens Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Aaliyah Nolan, who joins us from Bradford City. “Aaliyah, …