Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299
The new Meta Glasses start at $299, making them far more affordable than the $800 Ray-Ban Display glasses launched last year
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Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says
The IMO said it had secured the necessary safety guarantees and verified conditions for safe navigation
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Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say
The building housing the energy company Moeve, in the capital’s financial district, was earlier evacuated after heavy smoke was detected, according to witnesses
UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services
The Competition Appeal Tribunal granted earlier in June a collective proceedings order allowing Which? to represent Apple users, after rejecting an attempt by t
Bascome and Rawlins hit fireworks as Bermuda crush Belize by 10 wickets
Hosts Bermuda reignited their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Belize by 10 wickets in a rain-s
Bermuda’s youth national teams set for elite European showcase
Bermuda Basketball has announced that its Under-17 and Under-19 National Teams will represent the island at the prestigious 2026 Portugal Basketball Festival in
Students shine in financial literacy contest
Students of several public schools were awarded prizes for standout performances in a financial literacy and coded simulation contest.
The primary and middle school students were tasked with completin…
The primary and middle school students were tasked with completin…
Butterfield works to address debit-card issues
Butterfield Bank customers were today encountering difficulties in making payments with debit cards issued by the bank.
In a statement Butterfield said: “We are aware that some clients are experiencin…
In a statement Butterfield said: “We are aware that some clients are experiencin…
New Provision Introduced For Traffic Warrants
The Bermuda Police Service introduced a new process allowing individuals with outstanding traffic warrants to report directly to Hamilton Police Station before attending court the same day. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to advise the public that, with immediate effect, a new provision is in place for persons who have …
Bermudian accused of assaults and strangulation in UK
A 31-year-old Bermudian has appeared in a British court charged with two assaults and an intentional strangulation.
Gavaska Bascome is alleged to have attacked a woman on June 15 and 16 at a property …
Gavaska Bascome is alleged to have attacked a woman on June 15 and 16 at a property …
Curly’s Walking Football complete terrific season
Curly’s Walking Football concluded its first official league season with a championship Cup final at Bermuda College last Saturday.
All-Stars competed against Bermuda College for the Leroy “Curly Joe”…
All-Stars competed against Bermuda College for the Leroy “Curly Joe”…
Bacardi acquires Irish whiskey maker
Bermudian-based Bacardi has closed a deal that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of the Teeling Whiskey Company.
Founders Jack and Stephen Teeling will remain a part of the Teeling brand,…
Founders Jack and Stephen Teeling will remain a part of the Teeling brand,…
TCD to close early for Sir John’s funeral
The Transport Control Department will close at midday tomorrow in observation of Sir John Swan’s funeral service.
Arrangements are being made to reschedule affected customer appointments.
A service to…
Arrangements are being made to reschedule affected customer appointments.
A service to…
Police launch easier process for resolving traffic warrants
New initiative allows people with outstanding traffic warrants to be processed at Hamilton Police Station before appearing in court the same day
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Film documenting Bermuda riots tops British festival
A short film that explores civil disturbances in Bermuda claimed a top prize at one of the world’s largest documentary festivals.
Bermuda Riots Are Different, co-directed by Matt Mead and Bermudia…
ECB secures key parliamentary backing for digital euro
The digital euro, essentially an electronic wallet guaranteed by the central bank but marketed by banks or fintech companies, will allow all euro zone residents
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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