‘Man on the street’ full of praise for Sir John Swan
An icon. Trailblazer. Legend. Nothing but praise on the streets of Hamilton today when Kendal Trott asked: ‘How will Sir John Swan be remembered?
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Tyler Smith Set For African Triathlon Cup
Tyler Smith returns to action for his first race since winning his maiden Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title. Smith will compete in the elite men’s race at the African Triathlon Cup Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia tomorrow [June 6]. Smith, who competed in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, stormed to victory in the …
Arrests made after police execute warrant in St George’s
Police have confirmed that several people were arrested and contraband seized after officers executed a warrant in St George’s yesterday.
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confi…
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confi…
Adam Hall’s Goldeyes Defeat Canaries
Bernmudian Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Goldeyes earned a split of their series with the Sioux Falls Canaries by cruising to a 14-3 victory at Blue Cross Park yesterday [June 4]. Winnipeg overturned a 2-1 deficit with four runs in the fourth inning and broke the game open with four more in the sixth before T.J. Schofield-Sam …
Sailing programme for autistic pupils gets its largest cohort
A sailing charity’s learning programme catering to young people on the autism spectrum most recently celebrated the largest cohort of its nine-year history.
Endeavour’s No Limits Sailing Programme wel…
Endeavour’s No Limits Sailing Programme wel…
Island marks Earth Day, World Oceans Day
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and the Environment, called on the community to observe Earth Day today along with the upcoming World Oceans Day on Monday.
Mr Adams said: “Earth Day reminds …
Mr Adams said: “Earth Day reminds …
Enrique Mendes Commits To Chicago State
Bermudian footballer Enrique Mendes has committed to play for Division 1 Chicago State Univeristy. The forward, who has played locally for Somerset Trojans, wrote on social media: “I am proud to announce my commitment to play D1 soccer at Chicago University. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with this …
Ton-up Leverock blasts Sandys Spartans into Bermuda Smash Invitational final
A new Bermuda Smash Invitational champion will be crowned this year after Sandys Spartans handed two-times defending champions Hamilton Parish Hurricanes a 54-run defeat in the first semi-final at Nor…
List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 5, 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 Church Street West, City of Hamilton HM12.
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Town halls this month for cost-effective housing proposals
Two public town hall meetings have been scheduled for this month on “a number of proposed affordable housing development projects”, the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities announced.
Presentations …
Presentations …
Vantage $2.1b acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings closes
Vantage Group Holdings has completed its acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.
The deal, which was first announced in December, rec…
Bus crashes into wall at Mid Ocean Club
A driver escaped injury yesterday when a public bus crashed into a wall at the Mid Ocean Club in St George’s.
The incident happened at about 2.30pm when the vehicle was being operated as part of a dri…
The incident happened at about 2.30pm when the vehicle was being operated as part of a dri…
“We haven’t had an athlete
“We haven’t had an athlete like me in years,” he said. “Investing in me at such an early stage in my career would be a great opportunity because there’s definitely a lot of growth ahead. I believe I can help transform the sport in Bermuda and inspire the next generation of young athletes.”
Researchers to test submersible in island’s waters
Explorers will test the capabilities of a new technologically advanced underwater vehicle in the island’s waters this month.
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences said the vessel, DeepVenture, is be…
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences said the vessel, DeepVenture, is be…
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station
NASA reversed that order roughly two hours later and told the astronauts they could return to the station as the agency and its Russian counterparts examined th
Bitcoin’s star fades, as investors flock to lustre of AI and megacap IPOs
Its price has tumbled around 15% this week, the most since November 2022, when trading platform FTX imploded
International News via Reuters:
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EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
The proposal would be part of a broader review of EU trade defences due by the third quarter, including steps to speed up anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases a
WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda contain their outbreaks, while assisting other countries to prepare for possi
Watch: PGA Tour exposure at captive conference
Butterfield Bank’s participation at the Bermuda Captive Conference included a portion of their exhibit dedicated to promoting Bermuda’s PGA Tour event, held every autumn at the Port Royal Golf Course …
‘Threatening Telephone Call’ Made To Westgate
Westgate Correctional Facility received a “threatening telephone call” yesterday [June 4] relating to the “safety of staff at the facility.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility. “The threat relates to the …
Ministry of Justice confirms threat on Westgate prison
Police have been notified in the wake of a “threatening telephone call” relating to Westgate staff came in yesterday at the correctional facility.
The Ministry of Justice said the incident was being t…
The Ministry of Justice said the incident was being t…
Public meetings to be held on affordable housing
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host two public town hall meetings in June to discuss a number of proposed affordable housing development projec
Arnold And Mello-Hill Compete In Kansas Event
Bermuda cyclists Gabriella Arnold and Philippa Mello-Hill both completed events at the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kansas, taking on one of the most demanding cycling events in the sport. Arnold competed in the prestigious Elite Women’s 200-mile race, finishing the full course in 12:36:10. She covered the listed distance of 206.9 miles, …
Threatening call made to Westgate
The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility.
FDM’s Marc Bean recalls Sir John’s words of wisdom
Statement from the Hon. Marc Bean JP on the Passing of Sir John Swan
Today, I join Bermudians in mourning the passing of Sir John Swan.
Upon assuming the
Tributes pour in for Sir John Swan
Tributes flowed in this morning for Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, who was hailed for his “enormous” contribution to the island.
Governor Andrew Murdoch joined the team at Governmen…
Governor Andrew Murdoch joined the team at Governmen…
Bermudian Broadway star garners support from Culture Minister
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher stars alongside internationally renowned performer Lea Michele in the production of Chess in New York City
Full st
Vantage Acquired By Howard Hughes Holdings
“Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. announced that it has been “successfully acquired” by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. [HHH]. A spokesperson said, “The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $2.1 billion, closed following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. With the closing complete, Vantage anchors Howard Hughes’ transformation into a diversified holding company. “Founded in 2020, Vantage has …
PLP praises Sir John’s commitment to public service
The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party joins all of Bermuda in expressing our condolences on the passing of Sir John Swan, KBE, JP, former Premier of Bermuda and
EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders
Enlargement has risen up the EU agenda due to Russia’s war against Ukraine
International News via Reuters:
The European Union must show it is wil
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Butterfield Extends Stay At Halesowen Town
Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield will return to Halesowen Town for the 2026/27 season, the UK based club has announced. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce Milan Butterfield has committed to the Yeltz for the 2026/27 campaign. “Milan made 49 appearances last season featuring in midfield and defence. He scored six goals …
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s Tisza party, which ended right-wing leader Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in an April 12 election landslide, has said it would stop i
Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
A Romanian Navy official’s hand was caught in a V-BAT propeller on May 12 during a Shield AI training exercise on a boat off the Texas coast – severing two of
Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who ousted veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban in an April election, secured the release of 16.4 billion euros ($19.1 billion)
Bermuda overpower Belize in entertaining women’s friendly
Bermuda cruised to an impressive 4-0 win over Belize in an entertaining women’s international friendly at Flora Duffy Stadium last night.
Keunna Dill led the charge with two goals for the Lady Gombey …
Keunna Dill led the charge with two goals for the Lady Gombey …
Fireworks expected as Bermuda Smash reaches knockout stage
Hamilton Parish Hurricanes coach Clay Smith is eyeing a spot in the final when his side take on Sandys Spartans in the Bermuda Smash Invitational semi-finals at North Field, National Sports Centre, on…
‘String’ Bean catching eye on and off pitch at Bermuda Smash
A coach can instil many skills and tricks in aspiring athletes but he cannot make them taller.
While coaches can drill footwork, sharpen timing, build fitness and scheme tactics, not even the most cre…
While coaches can drill footwork, sharpen timing, build fitness and scheme tactics, not even the most cre…
Equestrian community mourns loss of Claire Howard
The equestrian community in Bermuda is mourning the loss of Claire Howard, who died suddenly last month just a few days before her 40th birthday.
Howard competed regularly for Bermuda as a teenage sh…
Howard competed regularly for Bermuda as a teenage sh…
Insurance industry yet to catch up with AI risk
As artificial intelligence grows in usage, so does the risk, an audience at the Bermuda Captive Conference heard.
An informal poll at the event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club found that alt…
An informal poll at the event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club found that alt…
Tannock explains island’s dominance in maritime liability reinsurance
Tawana Tannock told delegates at the Bermuda Captive Conference the story of how Bermuda has emerged as a leader in the maritime liability reinsurance business.
The managing director of the Skuld Berm…
The managing director of the Skuld Berm…
US-China relations loom over economic future
The United States-China relationship is a dominant factor that will impact everyone for a generation, a banking executive told the Bermuda Captive Conference.
Andrew McDougall, Barclays’ group managin…
Andrew McDougall, Barclays’ group managin…
Watch: Paradise plans to provide community event space
A Paradise Mobile initiative will foster small business development that will bring new ideas to market.
It is part of a rethink of upstairs offices that the company now sees as event space at its 24 …
It is part of a rethink of upstairs offices that the company now sees as event space at its 24 …
Sir John Swan (1935-2026): A man of the people
Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier and millionaire businessman, has died, aged 90.
The arc of Bermuda politics during the 1980s and first half of the 1990s is a story of his career’s asc…
The arc of Bermuda politics during the 1980s and first half of the 1990s is a story of his career’s asc…
Sir John Swan’s big gamble on independence
After 13 years as leader, Sir John Swan threw the dice and gambled his premiership in a bid to salvage a win for his wish to see an independent Bermuda.
And on the morning of the vote, August 15, 1995…
And on the morning of the vote, August 15, 1995…
‘Unlivable’: manure deluge from problem farm hits neighbour
A “deluge” of manure from a cattle farm on to a neighbouring property has highlighted the ongoing difficulty of containing waste from Green Land Farm in Smith’s, despite efforts to hold back run-off.
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A rare political misstep: ‘Young Blacks are a problem’
For more than 35 years, a comment during a noise pollution debate in the House of Assembly has been used as a shorthand for Bermuda’s social problems and as a cudgel against the man who made it, Sir J…
Man pleads guilty to sexual offence involving child
A man who admitted sexually assaulting a child will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in August.
Tyrone Butterfield, 22, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in March 2025 in Pembroke.
On Tuesday…
Tyrone Butterfield, 22, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in March 2025 in Pembroke.
On Tuesday…
US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 344 confirmed cases of the disease and 60 deaths, according to the World Health O
UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
The Defence Investment Plan will lay out the funding for military equipment and services to ensure the armed forces move to a state of “warfighting readiness”,