EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design, Bloomberg News reports
The Instagram parent has been under fire over concerns about the impact of its platforms on young users’ wellbeing and online safety
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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave
Britain, Italy and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some regions disrupting schools and transport networks
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Football: Devonshire Colts & Robin Hood Win
Devonshire Colts and Robin Hood both recorded victories in Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Under-23 Division action at Bernard Park in a double-header that produced 12 goals across two matches. PHC Zebras 3 Devonshire Colts 4 Devonshire Colts defeated PHC Zebras 4-3 in a seven-goal match. Tristan DeSilva put PHC ahead in the 13th minute from …
Student artists share ‘many stories’ of Bermuda
Mirrors exhibition highlights youth talent and invites public voting at Washington Mall
The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The
UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says
The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) monthly order books balance fell to -45 in June from -41 in May, its lowest ebb since the COVID-19 pandemic
Panama Defeat Brazil In T2O Qualifier
Panama defeated Brazil by 69 runs in the ICC Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday [June 22]. Panama batted first, scoring 155 runs for the loss of four wickets off 20 overs, with Parth Jayeshbhai Patel top-scoring with 51. In reply, Brazil scored 86 for eight …
Public asked to shape future of Parsons Road Park
Survey seeks community feedback on safety, accessibility, recreation and design ahead of planned revitalisation
The Department of Parks is inviting resid
BermudAir Tickets To Turks & Caicos Now Listed
BermudAir’s new nonstop flights between Bermuda and the Turks & Caicos are now listed for sale on the airline’s website, with the winter schedule showing service beginning in December 2026. The regular service of non-stop flights to the Turks & Caicos will mark the only ones available from Bermuda to anywhere in the Caribbean region, …
UK watchdog fines StubHub, orders refunds to 50,000 fans over hidden ticket fees
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said some customers who bought tickets between April 6 and December 7 last year had to pay delivery and service fees
Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for five years
Murrell is the former husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who suddenly resigned in 2023, shortly before she was arrested as part of the probe into the par
London shares at over one-week low on rate hike concerns; leadership in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.7% to its lowest since June 12 at 0919 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 1.8% to its lowest since June 10
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Sterling eases as Starmer replacement awaited, business activity contracts
Starmer’s decision to quit paves the way for an orderly transition of power, with Andy Burnham, the new member of parliament for Makerfield, his likely successo
Volleyball Teams Conclude NORCECA Tour
Bermuda’s beach volleyball teams concluded competition at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, with one victory and one defeat in their final classification matches. In the men’s 15th-place match, Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker defeated Jared Brown and Cole Sommer of the U.S. Virgin Islands 2-0, winning …
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Winning Gold
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reflected on her gold medal-winning performance at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama. The Bermudian claimed victory in the BC1 women’s division. In the pool A competition, DeSilva-Andrade won three matches and lost one. “The competition was awesome,” DeSilva-Andrade told Bernews. “I stayed calm and relaxed. It feels good to know …
Students Compete In ‘Zillion Dollar Island’
Students island-wide earned, saved, coded, and competed to build classroom economies in ConnecTech Coding’s Zillion Dollar Island competition, and Francis Patton’s Primary 5 and Whitney’s Year 9 classes emerged as top wealth builders, taking the primary and middle school titles. The Game A spokesperson said, ”Zillion Dollar Island is ConnecTech’s flagship financial literacy and coding simulation, …
X-Roads Looking For New Coaches
Premier Division club X-Roads Warriors are seeking coaches for their youth football programme. The club are recruiting coaches to work with age groups from under-7 to under-15 and highlighted opportunities to inspire young athletes and give back to the community. X-Roads Warriors described the programme as a “great friendly environment” and said support and training …
Kennahz Fray On Future Pro Season
Bermuda Under-20 footballer Kennahz Fray has reflected on his season at the Future Pro Football and Education Academy in England. Fray, who was on trial at Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn Rovers’ Under-18 team last term, is a scholar at the Academy, which is for players aged 16 to 19. He represented the Bermuda Under-20 …
Kobe Deane Joins Trinity School In UK
Bermudian Kobe Deane has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. Deane’s sister, Kiara, a defender, who has represented the Bermuda women’s under-14 and under-17 national teams, has also joined Trinity. Kobe, like his sister, was scouted at a recent showcase on the island, which was hosted by Raising The Bar. “Kobe …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 22 2026
June 22 saw 2,229 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,594.50 BD. 2,229 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 6.3% at $25.49 per share. The BSX finished at 3,705.20, up 0.40% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …
Bermuda overpower Belize in flying start to T20 World Cup qualifier
White Hill Field: Bermuda (2pts) beat Belize (0) by ten wickets
Bowlers set the tone as Bermuda romped to a ten-wicket win over Belize in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifi…
Hope seeks to relieve hospital bed shortage
A local doctor is building a medical facility he hopes will relieve a life-threatening bed shortage at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The new building at 32 Point Finger Road, Paget is being outfi…
The new building at 32 Point Finger Road, Paget is being outfi…
Former regiment CO starts experiential learning firm
A new Bermuda company has brought specialised corporate training to the island that emphasises learning through direct experience, reflection and practical application.
Across the globe, organisations…
Across the globe, organisations…
Carlyle and Marsh aim to build climate resilience into portfolio
Carlyle Group is unveiling a new framework for portfolio risk so that asset values reflect the insurance implications associated with severe weather shocks.
The $475 billion Washington-based firm says…
The $475 billion Washington-based firm says…
Afiniti founder’s wife ordered to turn over $9.8m to Bermudian firm
A US court has ordered the wife of Muhammad Ziaullah Chishti — a businessman who once claimed he would create 1,000 jobs in Bermuda at an artificial intelligence company — to turn over $9.8 million to…
DeSilva secures $64m loan to support affordable housing
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, has announced a $64 million loan to the Bermuda Land Management Corporation to support efforts to bolster housing.
He said the loan from Bermu…
He said the loan from Bermu…
Hospital whistleblower offers simple steps to remedy overcrowding
Bermuda has won “a major victory” in getting hospital failures under independent review, a former hospital official turned whistleblower said.
However, Edward Schultz added: “As a community, we should…
However, Edward Schultz added: “As a community, we should…
Police chief cites resource challenges for Pati breaches
The Bermuda Police Service have defended their record on responding to the hundreds of public access to information requests it has received.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said that the B…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said that the B…
Camp Connect lottery rerun ‘successful’
A lottery system registration process for the subsidised summer camp programme that had to be completely rerun because of technical problems has been successful, a government spokeswoman said.
Issues…
Issues…
‘Market sounding’ launched for Marginal Wharf proposals
The Bermuda Land Management Corporation is gauging interest in development at a site in St David’s.
A recent public notice stated that the BLMC had received a proposal from a private developer for the…
A recent public notice stated that the BLMC had received a proposal from a private developer for the…
Devon Hewey murder trial caught up in traffic
The trial of a man accused of murder was delayed after the defendant was involved in a road traffic incident, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.
Devon Hewey, who is on trial for the March 2011 murd…
Devon Hewey, who is on trial for the March 2011 murd…
Marriage Notice: MICHAEL RAFUSE & DENEE D’EON
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -MICHAEL JEFFREY JOSHUA RAFUSE ofBrooklyn, Nova ScotiaCanada (Single) andDENEE MICHELLE D’EON ofBrooklyn, Nova Scotia
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Marriage Notice: CATHERINE LACHANCE & JABARRIE HYLTON
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -CATHERINE LACHANCE ofVictoriaville, QuebecCanada (Single) andJABARRIE JAMAR HYLTON ofSANDYS Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: KRISTOS MILIOTIS & STACY WATSON
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -KRISTOS PRODROMOS MILIOTIS ofOdenton, MarylandU.S.A. (Single) andSTACY LYNN WATSON ofOdenton, MarylandU.S.A. (Single)
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Marriage Notice: EMANUEL OLIVEIRA LOPES & KRISNIEGIE LORIEN PENIARANDA
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -EMANUEL OLIVEIRA LOPES ofHAMILTON Parish (Single) andKRISNIEGIE LORIEN MOVERA PENIARANDA ofBoholPhilippines (Single)
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Marriage Notice: TRACEY DESOUZA & AMIR MING
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -TRACEY SAMERA DESOUZA ofHAMILTON Parish (Single) andAMIR ANTHONY WALTER MING ofSOUTHAMPTON Parish (Single)
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Remembering a true statesman
OBA MP Linda Smith pays tribute to Sir John Swan and his role in building a vibrant economy
Sir John was charismatic and comfortable anywhere in Bermuda and
First St David’s Lighthouse Division boat finishes Newport Bermuda Race
The first boat in the St David’s Lighthouse Division has completed the 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race.
Rich Moody’s 66ft yacht Boudicca crossed the finish at 6.51am on Monday in an elapsed time of 2 da…
Rich Moody’s 66ft yacht Boudicca crossed the finish at 6.51am on Monday in an elapsed time of 2 da…
Supported by a Government Guarantee,
Supported by a Government Guarantee, this initiative represents an estimated total of $64 M to deliver a total 84 homes spread out through developments at Tommy Fox Road, Albert Row and Victoria Place.
Supported by a Government Guarantee,
Supported by a Government Guarantee, this initiative represents an estimated total of $64 M to deliver a total 84 homes spread out through developments at Tommy Fox Road, Albert Row and Victoria Place.
Teacher Induction Programme Completion
Minister of Education Crystal Caesar delivered remarks at the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme completion ceremony, congratulating the inductees on their achievement. Minister Caesar said, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to join you this evening as we celebrate the successful completion of the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme. Tonight is, first and foremost, about …
Yachts Continue Finishing Newport Bermuda Race
Additional boats have crossed the finish line of the 2026 Newport Bermuda Yacht race, and dozens more are expected to finish this week. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Harbour began to fill in Monday as the largest and fastest boats of the fleet finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Sunday afternoon and evening saw the arrival …
Supermarket charity day raises nearly $28,000 for diabetes care
A competitive walk and run this spring brought in nearly $28,000 for the cause of diabetes care.
The 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s in March featured 1,129 participants, who travelled from the supermarket’s …
The 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s in March featured 1,129 participants, who travelled from the supermarket’s …
Adult Education School closing on day of Sir John’s funeral
A school in Hamilton that caters to mature learners will temporarily close its doors on Wednesday for the funeral of the late former premier, Sir John Swan.
The Adult Education School said that for ma…
The Adult Education School said that for ma…
Father’s Day fight ends in arrests, injuries, sword seizure
Two men were arrested last night after a fight ended with two people injured and a samurai sword being seized.
A police spokesman said officers and emergency medical service personnel were called to a…
A police spokesman said officers and emergency medical service personnel were called to a…
Public Invited To Vote At Mirrors Exhibit
The public is invited to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and Digital Exhibit at Washington Mall and vote for the 2026 “People’s Choice” award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, invites the public to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and …
Public get their say on Parsons Road Park redesign
The Department of Parks has invited Pembroke residents and others to share their thoughts on designs for Parsons Road Park.
A public survey began today to give the community a chance to offer feedback…
A public survey began today to give the community a chance to offer feedback…
Bob Marley’s family behind expanded fragrance collection
The Marley Fragrance collection has expanded, with two new scents officially joining the lineup and making their way to Bermuda. The latest addit
BCB approves $64m loan to support affordable housing program
Housing and Municipalities Minister Zane DeSilva said the agreement marked a ‘major milestone’ in the project to provide 84 homes for families most in need
Oil settles down more 3% after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks
In early trading, prices had climbed to $82.30 because of threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to restart the Iran war, and Tehran’s announcement that it had
At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes
As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week
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