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Cup Match Start Will Be Delayed

The organizers have confirmed that due to some issues created by the “deluge of torrential rain and winds in recent days,” the start of Cup Match will be delayed, and that “gates will open at 6am and with hopes of no further delays, the first ball will be bowled at 1pm.” A spokesperson said, “This …

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Bernews / Business

Arch Capital Reports 2026 2nd Quarter Results

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2026 second quarter results, saying “we delivered a strong quarter, driven by solid underwriting performance across our three segments, reflecting the continued strength of our diversified platform and disciplined execution across the enterprise.” A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. announces its 2026 second quarter results. The results included: “Net income …

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 29 2026

July 29 saw 2,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $78,700.00 BD. 2,800 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 3.3% at $28.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,754.81, up 0.24% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New electricity policy ‘advances energy democracy’

The policy ties renewable deployment to least cost outcomes and measures progress against the 2025 average retail rate

Media Release:

The Ministry

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Traffic flow revisions for Cup Match

One-way flow will operate around Somerset Cricket Club from 29 to 31 July with police and Royal Bermuda Regiment managing traffic

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The annual Cup Match Classic

The annual Cup Match Classic at Somerset Cricket Club has been delayed by three hours due to adverse weather conditions that have hampered final preparations at the grounds.

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BPS UPDATE: Kan-naz Simons who

BPS UPDATE: Kan-naz Simons who was earlier reported missing, has now been located safe and well.

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old, Bermudian National, Kan-naz Simons.

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The Department of Immigration advises

The Department of Immigration advises the public that the Actuary Work Permit Policy has been extended until July 31, 2027, ensuring the continued timely processing of work permit applications for qualified actuarial professionals who support Bermuda’s internationally recognised insurance, reinsurance and pension sectors.

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Business / Royal Gazette

Allshores shares climb 3.3% on BSX

Shares of Allshores rose 3.3 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading on Wednesday. The insurer climbed 90 cents to close at $28 as 2,800 shares changed hands.
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index gained 8.8…

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Photos & Video: HSBC Cup Match Celebration

HSBC Bermuda helped spread the Cup Match spirit today [July 29] with a celebration at its Harbourview branch. Although the motorcade was cancelled because of the weather, the festivities continued with snowballs, flag giveaways and a performance by the Gombeys. You can view all our coverage of Cup Match here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects …

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Health Ministry Issues Cup Match Advice

The Ministry of Health encouraged residents and visitors to celebrate the 2026 Cup Match holiday safely by taking precautions against summer health risks and looking out for one another. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares for the 2026 Cup Match holiday, the Ministry of Health encourages residents and visitors to celebrate safely, stay aware …

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Bernews / Sport

Blayz Borgesson Signs For Burnley

Bermudian footballer Blayz Borgesson has signed for Sky Bet Championship club Burnley after leaving National League North side Radcliffe. The first-year professional earned the move after impressing during Radcliffe’s record-breaking run to the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup, which led to a successful trial with Burnley. Borgesson joined Radcliffe’s academy as a …

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News / Royal Gazette

New UK OTs minister named after portfolio shuffle

A portfolio reshuffle in Britain has placed Uma Kumaran as the new Minister for the Overseas Territories.
The announcement was made on Monday when the role fell into the political newcomer’s portfolio…

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News / Royal Gazette

Wayne Wonder Live concert postponed thanks to weather

A concert highlighting the return of reggae and dancehall artist Wayne Wonder has been postponed over inclement weather.
The Big People’s Party, which was set for 9pm tonight at Snorkel Park in Dockya…

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Photos & Video: Cup Match Decorations

The friendly but fierce rivalry of Cup Match is on display from one end of the island to the other, as decorations can be seen across the island, as people show support for their Cup Match team in advance of the annual classic. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our …

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Ministry: “No Evidence Found” Of Rattlesnake

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment says that, “following extensive investigations, no evidence has been found to indicate the presence of a rattlesnake in the reported search area.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that, following extensive investigations, no evidence has been found to indicate the presence of …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank

According to United Nations figures, 18 Palestinians have been killed in incidents linked to settler attacks so far this year, compared with 17 in the whole of

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa submit binding offers for TAP stake

Lisbon relaunched TAP’s long-delayed privatisation in July 2025, aiming to sell a 44.9% stake to a strategic airline partner capable of boosting the carrier’s g

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Residents and tourists were evacuated from Krya Vrysi and other nearby villages, locals told Reuters by phone, as high winds pushed the fire out of control near

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation

In a submission to Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority, the iPhone maker said proposed “steering” requirements would go beyond promoting competition and

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News / Royal Gazette

‘No evidence’ of rattlesnake after specialist searches

After extensive investigations, no evidence has been found of a rattlesnake in an area searched by local teams and international experts — including dogs, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘No evidence’ of rattlesnake in Southampton

Government will continue to investigate any credible sightings, but no physical evidence has been identified following searches of the Gibbs Hill area

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

What’s on over the long weekend

It’s the Cup Match holiday weekend, and events are taking place across the island through Sunday. Whether you’re looking

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News / Royal Gazette

Motorists warned of traffic delays during Bacchanal Run

Traffic disruption can be expected when the Bacchanal Run takes place on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Works warned.
The post-Cup Match event will start on Frog Lane in Pembroke and travel along Pa…

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News / Royal Gazette

Pink Route ferry service suspended again

The troubled Pink Route ferry service has been suspended until further notice following “urgent repairs”, The Royal Gazette can share.
The Department of Marine and Port Services made the announcement …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cup Match fashion part two: What’s trending?

As Cup Match draws closer, islanders are putting the finishing touches on their holiday wardrobe. In part two of her Cup Match fashion story, Kendal

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector

BMW’s severance programme, agreed between the company and the works council, targets the administration and development divisions, with production operations ex

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Wayne Wonder concert moved to Saturday

The Wayne Wonder show originally scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Saturday, August 1st, due to bad weather.

Existing tickets remain valid

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News / Royal Gazette

Shortage pauses roadworks in Devonshire

A shortage of materials has stalled a road project in Devonshire, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokeswoman said this week that workers are reconstructing a retaining wall, b…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England’s ‘unfair’ adult care system

Successive governments have failed to reform adult social care, for which families can pay hundreds of thousands of pounds, after previous proposals were defeated by opposition parties who dubbed them a “dementia tax” or “death tax” International News via Reuters: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England’s […]

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FTSE 100 touches fresh record on oil lift; eyes on Fed, BoE

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed up 0.34% at 10,908.41 points

International News via Reuters:

London’s FTSE 100 touched an intraday record high o

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump

In a busy day for bank results, Standard Chartered also delivered forecast-surpassing numbers and lifted its full-year income target on the back of surging reve

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pink Route ferry service shut down once again for urgent repairs

Ferry arriving in Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda

The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises the public and all users

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cup Match is more than cricket: Preserving the story of emancipation

While Cup Match is widely celebrated for its cricket, camaraderie and cultural traditions, the holiday’s deeper historical significance can sometimes be overloo

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

More than cricket: Ellen-Kate Horton on the heart of Cup Match

Before the first ball is bowled, Cup Match is about much more than cricket. It’s a celebration of Bermuda’s history, culture and community that has been passed

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Business / Royal Gazette

Lancashire profits rise despite softer pricing

Lancashire Holdings increased first-half profit by 30 per cent as lower catastrophe losses outweighed declining premiums and softer insurance pricing.
The Bermudian-based speciality re/insurer reporte…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Drones to be used for surveillance over Cup Match

Police and Regiment will partner to keep the public safe during Cup Match; New drones will be utilised for watching the waters

Photo supplied by Royal Bermud

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Business / Royal Gazette

Orbis Bermuda team wins prestigious investment award

Orbis’s local investment team has won the prestigious fund manager of the year award from UK financial publication Investment Week for the fourth year in a row.
The firm won the award for the managed …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Banyan launches digital assets and emerging risks MGA

Banyan Risk, the specialty managing general agent (MGA), has launched a new digital assets and emerging risks product in Bermuda, with underwriting capacity provided by QBE Lloyd’s Syndicate 1886 and …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BFA pays tribute to legendary ‘keeper Granville ‘Cat’ Nusum

The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families, teammates, and friends on the recent

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BELCO warns of fraudulent e-mail

BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has advised that a fraudulent e-m

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Bernews / Business

BELCO Advising Public Of Fraudulent Email

BELCO is advising that a fraudulent email is being distributed to members of the public. BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised that a fraudulent email is being distributed and should be deleted. “The e-mail, supposedly sent from BELCO’s Customer Service Team, asks recipients …

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Parking & Traffic Restrictions Due To Cup Match

The Ministry of Public Works advised the public of traffic and parking restrictions that will be in effect in Sandys Parish for the 2026 Annual Cup Match Classic. A Government spokesperson said,” The restrictions will apply from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, until midnight, and from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, …

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News / Royal Gazette

Ministry issues health precautions for Cup Match

Residents and visitors were urged by the Ministry of Health to be aware of all health risks during the Cup Match holiday period.
The ministry also urged the public to celebrate the annual event safely…

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News / Royal Gazette

Fortitude Re invests $50k in youth education

A global reinsurance firm has donated $50,000 to Bermuda Education Network.
The contribution builds on Fortitude Re’s longstanding partnership with the charity, which supports youth education in Bermu…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Friendly Societies expand sportsmanship award to colts

Logan Jones, SGCC, Raises his bat after reaching fifty at the 2026 Colts Cup Match.Photo: Cleon Scotland / Airhorn Media

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Assoc

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Motorcade Cancelled, Branch Party To Continue

Due to weather challenges today [July 29] the HSBC Hamilton Truck Motorcade has been cancelled, however HSBC will be hosting a Branch Party at their Harbourview branch on Front Street from 12pm to 2pm today, with Cup Match flags to distributed, an appearance by the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Tanya Bule, Head of …

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News / Royal Gazette

Ministry confirms Cup Match parking restrictions

Motorists should expect parking restrictions, temporary road closures and traffic flow changes in the vicinity of Somerset Cricket Club during Cup Match, the Ministry of Public Works advised this morn…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Deadline for $20k bursary award is Friday

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding eligible Bermudian students to apply for the Department of Energy’s Bursary Programme before the deadline of Fr

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Minister Attend New Museum Exhibition

Minister Alexa Lightbourne recently celebrated the opening of the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibition, Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History, at the Commissioner’s House at National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Lightbourne attended the event and shared remarks on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and …

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