UK police say former minister Widdecombe’s murder was a targeted attack
Local police arrested a white British man late on Saturday on suspicion of her murder
International News via Reuters:
British counter-terrorism poli
Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats up
As France battled flames, the third bout of extreme heat this season that is also affecting Britain and Spain continued its progression into Italy
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Volunteer call for Butterfield Bermuda Championship
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has partnered with Allshores to launch its 2026 volunteer programme.
As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course from October 19 to 25, communit…
As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course from October 19 to 25, communit…
Road safety town hall offers chance to learn and share
Residents have been invited to make their voices heard on road safety matters as they learn more about a proposed Bill that would double fines for bad driving and allow police to conduct roadside sobr…
OBA: when will the national energy policy be finalised?
The shadow home affairs minister has questioned when Bermuda’s national energy policy will be finalised.
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…
Mixed fortunes for Bermuda on drama-filled day in Tortola
Bermuda’s rising squash prospects endured a day of intense drama and mixed results on the glass courts of the Tortola Sports Club at the 2026 Nagico and Inter
Public interest in Caricom discussions is ‘encouraging’
A poll of residents showed that Bermudians are “actively interested” in talks about the island’s potential deeper involvement in Caricom, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The Gover…
The Gover…
Junior triathletes shine at Flatland Cup in Iowa
Bermuda’s next generation of multi-sport talent made a massive statement on the international stage, delivering a series of resilient performances at the pres
‘Your voice could help shape road safety measures’
OBA will host a public meeting tomorrow
The One Bermuda Alliance is inviting members of the public to a town hall meeting to be held at Vasco Da Gama Cl
Tinee Furbert To Run For PLP Deputy Leader
[Updating] Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [July 14] to officially announce her candidacy for the position of PLP Deputy Leader. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: She has launched a very comprehensive website for the campaign, which is here: Tineesfurbert.com. …
Tanisha Butler launches boutique legal practice
Tanisha Butler has launched a boutique law practice with a focus on meeting the legal needs of “everyday Bermudians”.
Attorney Ms Butler said Roseum Legal and Consulting Services is dedicated to provi…
Attorney Ms Butler said Roseum Legal and Consulting Services is dedicated to provi…
Casati dynasty confirmed for inaugural Freestyle Legends Tour in Bermuda
The newly minted Freestyle Legends Tour has secured a major coup for its maiden event in Bermuda, with the world-renowned Casati kitesurfing family confirmed as
Live Video: PLP Deputy Leader Candidate
Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [July 14] to officially announce her candidacy for the position of PLP Deputy Leader. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Rabain On Electoral Reform Video: Minister Hayward On The Economy Video: Government …
Tinée Furbert runs for PLP deputy leadership
A third Progressive Labour Party MP has announced her bid to contest the post of deputy leader of the PLP in October.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, was revealed…
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, was revealed…
Bermudian duo impress at British Milers Grand Prix
Bermuda’s middle-distance prospects Nirobi Smith-Mills and Jake Brislane delivered a pair of highly encouraging performances to secure top-six finishes at the
Opinion: Solar investors ‘outraged’ by hikes in power bills
Opposition MP says our energy policy needs more structure
Statement by Dwayne Robinson, Shadow Home Affairs Minister:
Bermuda needs a national
Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel comple
Flora into final three for greatest Commonwealth Games moment
Dame Flora Duffy is on course for perhaps the final win of her illustrious career after making it into the final three for the greatest Commonwealth Games moment.
Duffy was originally shortlisted wit…
Duffy was originally shortlisted wit…
OBA’s Dwayne Robinson On Energy Policy
“Bermuda needs a national direction when it comes to our energy policy,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson — the Shadow Home Affairs Minister — said, “After a two-week extension, the consultation on the draft National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP] ended on May 21, 2026. The draft NESP 2026 was said to be ‘nearly final’ in …
U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said it began strikes at Trump’s direction just after the U.S. president told the “Hugh Hewitt Show” that Iran would be hit “very hard toni
Bermuda Junior Golf Team Compete In Florida
Bermuda’s junior golfers produced a strong showing at the 19th Annual Mid-Season Invitational at Reunion Resort in Florida, led by Bradford Laing’s impressive fourth-place finish in the boys’ 10-11 division. Laing finished at 16 over par after carding four over for his final nine holes. Sa-Qui Robinson closed with an excellent two-over-par 74, including an …
Bermuda Juniors Win Four Squash Medals
Bermuda’s junior squash players produced an impressive four-medal showing at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola. Mason Smith won gold in the boys’ under-13 division, defeating Bermuda team-mate Benjamin Sherratt 9-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 in the final. Sherratt earned silver, while Eli Carpol claimed silver in the boys’ under-19 division and Remy Horsfall secured …
Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature
The “Choice Screen” feature allows users to choose their default search engines during the initial set up of their new Android device
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Smith-Mills & Brislane Compete In Milers Club
Bermudian athletes Nirobi Smith-Mills and Jake Brislane recorded top-six finishes at the British Milers’ Club Grand Prix in Watford, UK. Smith-Mills placed third in the men’s 800 metres C race in 1min 49.09sec, while Brislane finished sixth in the men’s 3,000 metres B race in 8:16.00. Related Stories Sakari Famous Wins High Jump In Memphis …
Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested
For the first time, Canadair aircraft on Monday skimmed the River Seine to fill their tanks, attempting to contain a blaze that turned the sky black
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Oliver Hayward Finishes 32nd At Magog Triathlon
Bermuda’s Oliver Hayward placed 32nd in the Elite Men’s race at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Cup Magog in Canada, completing the sprint-distance event in 58min 21sec. The appearance marked Hayward’s first listed World Triathlon start in the Elite Men’s category, with the official results showing 54 starters and 52 finishers. Hayward completed the 750-metre swim …
Anthasia Campbell Reaches Pageant Semis
Bermudian Anthasia Campbell has reached the semi-finals of the Miss England pageant after competing in the East Midlands regional competition in Leicester at the weekend, and she also claimed the Top Fundraiser and Talent awards. The event featured an ethical fashion round and brought together contestants from Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and towns across the East Midlands. …
Oil hits four-week high as US-Iran conflict escalates
Brent crude rose to its highest since June 12 and WTI to its highest since June 16 – before the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to e
More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods
Heavy rain is expected to persist through Tuesday, with extreme downpours in some areas, authorities said as Bavi draws vast amounts of tropical moisture northw
ECB picks 36 payment firms for digital euro pilot
The ECB has been working on the digital euro for years, partly to wean the bloc off U.S.-based payment providers, and hopes for first issuance in 2029
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London’s FTSE indexes ease as Iran conflict rattles markets
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.3% to 10,461.14 points by 1024 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.7%
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 13 2026
July 13 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $47,925.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $58.05 per share, while another 700 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,746.91, even on the day. …
Beach Volleyball At Horseshoe Bay
The Bermuda Volleyball Association will host a co-ed beach volleyball tournament at Horseshoe Bay on July 25. Registration for the event, which runs from 10am to 3pm, is open until July 22. Entry costs $160 per team for the co-ed fours competition and $80 per team for the co-ed twos event. Lunch is not included. …
Crossfire Wins Wednesday Night Race
Crossfire claimed victory in Race 14 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after recording the fastest corrected time of 1:08:42. Back in Black finished second on corrected time in 1:09:01, with Thrash third in 1:09:10. Crossfire also crossed the finish line first with the fastest elapsed time of 1:02:17. Back in Black was second across …
Youth Triathletes Impress In Iowa
Bermuda triathletes produced a series of strong performances at the Flatland Cup in Iowa, with Rory Shepherd leading the way by finishing third in the youth male race. Riana Robinson placed ninth in the youth female event, while Gianluca Bortoli finished tenth in the junior male race and Elena Bortoli was tenth in the youth …
Flora Duffy In Commonwealth Award Final
Dame Flora Duffy’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, has reached the final of the competition’s Greatest Moment award. Duffy became the first Bermudian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she dominated the women’s triathlon on the Gold Coast, leading from start to finish in a time …
Sakari Famous equals national record in first pro victory
Sakari Famous has beaten some of America’s best high jumpers in her first meet as a professional.
Famous equalled her national high jump record of 1.85 metres when coming out on top of a stacked field…
Famous equalled her national high jump record of 1.85 metres when coming out on top of a stacked field…
St George’s Prep students stay course with charity golf initiative
A pilot programme designed to break down barriers preventing young Bermudians from playing golf recently celebrated a significant milestone.
Nine students from St George’s Preparatory School became th…
Nine students from St George’s Preparatory School became th…
Addict jailed for new year break-in
A Hamilton Parish man who admitted breaking into a house with a crowbar on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for six years.
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…
Arrested police officer suspended from duty
A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service have confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…
We have time to adapt to AI’s huge job impact, says expert
Artificial intelligence will be capable of doing the work equivalent of nearly 400 million of today’s jobs by 2050.
But global trends such as the ageing population and climate change will drive the cr…
But global trends such as the ageing population and climate change will drive the cr…
Speeding driver disqualified
Speeding twice on North Shore Road proved costly for a 25-year-old Devonshire man.
Timothy Rogers was hit in the pocket and banned from operating any motor vehicle for six months at Magistrates’ Court…
Timothy Rogers was hit in the pocket and banned from operating any motor vehicle for six months at Magistrates’ Court…
Hospitals board welcomes summer student class
Dozens of young people have rolled up their sleeves to join the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s summer student programme.
A BHB spokeswoman said that 39 students had been selected from 143 applicants, inclu…
A BHB spokeswoman said that 39 students had been selected from 143 applicants, inclu…
College Foundation’s $150,000 modernisation investment
Students at the Bermuda College will soon be able to thrive in a brand new state-of-the-art classroom.
The recently completed transformation is part of the Bermuda College Foundation’s modernisation d…
The recently completed transformation is part of the Bermuda College Foundation’s modernisation d…
TikTok culture to be showcased at Summer Rave
Bermuda Summer Rave is set to bring music, colour, and TikTok culture to the CedarBridge Academy Courtyard on Saturday, July 18, from 9
French flair to be celebrated in Bermuda on Bastille Day
The Alliance Française de Bermuda is inviting the community to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday, July 14th, with an evening dedicated to French culture, cuisi
Amazing journey: From Bermuda to Broadway
Renowned Bermudian actress Tsilala Brock shares her story
The highly acclaimed Broadway production Suffs features Bermudian actress and writer Tsilala B
Outerbridge celebrated for work bringing job fair to life
Alneisha Outerbridge, one of the organisers behind the recent Public Service Career Fair and Expo, has been awarded the June Public Service Excellence Award for her work.
A government spokeswoman said…
A government spokeswoman said…
Oil gains over 5% as Trump says US reinstating Iran naval blockade
Brent crude futures were up $4.06, or 5.34%, to $80.07 at 12:44 p.m. EDT (1644 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $3.74, or 5.24%, to $75.15
Allshores and Butterfield trade on BSX
The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,746.91 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Five hundred shares of Butterfield Bank traded, leaving the bank unchanged at $58.05, while 700 Allshores shares changed hands with…
Five hundred shares of Butterfield Bank traded, leaving the bank unchanged at $58.05, while 700 Allshores shares changed hands with…