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Minister Darrell Attends 2026 Caribbean Week

June 2, 2026

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is attending the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] Caribbean Week 2026 in New York City, which is being held from 31 May to 4 June. A Government spokesperson said, “The annual event brings together tourism leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders and international partners from across the …

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One Communications Restores Service

June 2, 2026

One Communications said they can “confirm that broadband services have now been restored following the network outage that affected some customers across Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Our teams continue to monitor and optimise performance as the network returns to full stability. “We apologise for the disruption caused and acknowledge the frustration experienced by affected customers. …

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Heather Bisbee appointed to top finance role at Trebuchet

June 2, 2026

Trebuchet Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Heather Bisbee as group finance director.
The Bermudian-based firm described Ms Bisbee as “an experienced senior financial manager with high-level experience…

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Burt speaks in London for Overseas Territories Day

June 2, 2026

David Burt marked Overseas Territories Day in the UK on Monday when he met with officials from Britain and elsewhere.
A government spokeswoman said that as the president of the UK Overseas Territories…

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Scholarship launched for community contributors

June 2, 2026

A local charity is offering two Bermudian students $5,000 each to support their educational journeys.
The offer reflects Bermuda Is Love’s belief that higher education is a human right and aims to su…

Business / Royal Gazette

Brookfield Renewable to issue $108m of preferred units

June 2, 2026

Brookfield Renewable Partners, a Bermudian-based limited partnership, has agreed to issue C$150 million (approximately $108.4 million) of preferred units, yielding 5.75 per cent, to the investing publ…

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Legislative help for residents with disability and hearing loss

June 2, 2026

The Government will expand legislation and support for residents with disabilities and hearing loss, MPs heard on Friday.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, said a n…

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Christian Ebbin recognized in national collegiate awards

June 2, 2026

Bermudian sailing prospect Christian Ebbin has capped off an outstanding sophomore season on the American collegiate circuit after being named to the prestigiou

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European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

June 2, 2026

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% to 625.34 points, while the technology sub-index gained 3.4%, making it the best-performing sector

Internatio

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Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

June 2, 2026

Several European nations are seeking to rein in children’s use of social media after Australia took the lead with a world-first ban on under-16s in December las

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Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7

June 2, 2026

The proposed $110 billion takeover would unite two of the entertainment industry’s most enduring franchises, though critics including some Hollywood stars have

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Bank of England’s Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target

June 2, 2026

Bailey, speaking at his annual appearance before the House of Lords’ Economic Affairs Committee, also said the answer to target misses was not to raise the infl

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Premier in London for Overseas Territories Day Celebrations and Stakeholder Forum

June 2, 2026

The Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, has travelled to London this week for a series of official engagements.

On Monday, 1 June, the Premier joined co

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Emma Harvey smashes national record in Barcelona

June 2, 2026

Olympian Emma Harvey has lowered her own national benchmark against a world-class field at the prestigious Mare Nostrum Swim Series in Barcelona.

Harvey prod

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Bermuda hosts Caribbean border security conference

June 2, 2026

Bermuda played host to a regional border security conference for the first time in two decades with officers invited from across the Caribbean.
The 48th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Customs Law …

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Rider dies after Smith’s collision

June 2, 2026

A man died after the bike he was riding collided with a rental car in Smith’s yesterday, police confirmed this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that the 23-year-old was riding west along So…

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Immigration department to accept direct messages

June 2, 2026

Queries for the Department of Immigration can be e-mailed directly to the team in efforts to improve customer service, the Government announced.
From June 1, anyone who e-mails the department with que…

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Madeiros and Terceira charge into semis at Pomander Gate

June 2, 2026

The high-intensity drama at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club scaled new heights as the Deloitte Open moved into a crucial third day under blistering conditions in

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Manders excels as pickleball breaks new ground in region

June 2, 2026

Gavin Manders made a successful trip to Trinidad, winning two golds and one silver medal in some of the region’s most prestigious pickleball events.
Manders won gold in the Caribbean’s first-ever Min…

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Police Confirm: Male Dies Following Collision

June 2, 2026

One person has died following a collision in Smith’s, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a rental micro-car and a motorcycle near the junction …

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‘Shared services can cut costs for start-ups’

June 2, 2026

Speaking on the recently-release Entrepreneurship Blueprint, Labour Minister Jason Hayward hopes to see expanded incubator services akin to those he has seen ov

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One restores service after internet outage

June 2, 2026

Internet services have been restored to One Communications customers after a network outage that affected residents across Bermuda.
A spokeswoman for the company said teams will continue to monitor an…

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Police confirm death of biker after crash in Smith’s

June 2, 2026

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched to a serious r

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Simons appointed Bermuda Referees’ Association president

June 2, 2026

Bermuda’s football officiating has entered a new era following the unopposed election of pioneering FIFA referee Tashon Simons as President of the Bermuda Ref

Business / Royal Gazette

Arch launches tender offer to buy back $350m of debt

June 2, 2026

Arch Capital Group has launched a tender offer to buy back up to $350 million of outstanding debt securities from investors.
The offer from the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer applies to its 5.1…

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MP: ‘Roadworks in Southampton took residents by surprise’

June 2, 2026

Opposition MP also suggests the work being done does not match residents’ priorities

Statement by Linda Smith, OBA MP for Constituency #31, Southampto

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Insurance executive Thomas McMahon honoured for lifetime achievements

June 2, 2026

The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce Thomas McMahon as the recipient of the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstandi

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Bermuda Is Love Offer Internship Programme

June 2, 2026

Bermuda Is Love announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, a paid two-week internship designed to provide young people with hands-on experience in social justice, human rights, and community advocacy. A spokesperson said, “The programme will take place from July 13–24, 2026, at the Bermuda Is Love Law Office located at 38 Union …

Business / Royal Gazette

Actuarial firm Pinnacle acquires Ordinance and Grape Bay

June 2, 2026

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, an American actuarial services firm, has acquired Bermudian-based Ordinance Holdings and the renewal rights for clients of Canadian firm Grape Bay Actuarial Consulting, e…

Business / Royal Gazette

Thomas McMahon receives lifetime achievement award

June 2, 2026

Thomas McMahon was today awarded the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry.
Presented annually at the Bermuda Cap…

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McMahon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

June 2, 2026

The Bermuda Captive Conference announced Thomas McMahon as the recipient of the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his “outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry and his decades of leadership, advocacy and service to the captive community both locally and internationally.” A spokesperson said, “Presented annually at the Bermuda Captive Conference, the Fred …

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Ruth Thomas honoured in new heritage film

June 2, 2026

Department of Culture unveils first documentary in a series preserving Bermuda’s cultural stories

The Department of Culture welcomed guests to th

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Motorists warned of delays on Church Road

June 2, 2026

Single-lane closures scheduled weekdays as public works crews carry out upgrades

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that there will be rolli

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Free HIV testing offered throughout June

June 2, 2026

Health officials encourage residents to get tested and learn the facts during HIV Awareness Month

The Ministry of Health today announced the start

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British mortgage approvals rise to 15-month high, Bank of England data shows

June 2, 2026

On Tuesday, the BoE said that 65,945 mortgages were approved in April, up from 63,979 in March, the highest point since January 2025

International News

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New email channels aim to improve immigration service

June 2, 2026

Department promises responses within two business days for key immigration enquiries

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance customer service, the Depa

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Customs leaders gather for regional security talks

June 2, 2026

CCLEC conference focuses on tackling smuggling, trafficking and other cross-border threats through greater cooperation

Bermuda’s role in regional

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WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

June 2, 2026

The agency said on Tuesday there had been 48 deaths and six people have recovered in Congo

International News via Reuters:

The World Health Organiza

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UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

June 2, 2026

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, accordi

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UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts

June 2, 2026

The comments suggest the watchdog may reduce its estimate of the government’s fiscal buffer by more than some analysts have predicted

International News

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Trump homeland secretary testifies before Senate panel amid airport threats, detention protests

June 2, 2026

The public faceoff comes as Republicans are pushing for $72 billion in additional funding for President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort over the next thr

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Soccer-Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup

June 2, 2026

The tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States is expected to be Ronaldo’s record-breaking sixth World Cup, an astonishing feat for a 41-year-old who ha

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Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target by 2040

June 2, 2026

Reducing carbon emissions would be consistent with international efforts to curb rising global temperatures and the Labour government says cleaner energy can he

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UK’s FTSE 100 rises on mining boost; focus on Middle East peace moves

June 2, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.4% to 10,377.4 points by 1129 GMT, set to snap a three-day losing streak, if gains hold

International News via Reute

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‘Thoughts Become Things’ Wins Two Telly Awards

June 2, 2026

Thoughts Become Things, the six-minute short poetry film produced by Bermudian creative company SJD World Ltd, has won two awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards. A spokesperson said, “The wins bring the project’s total award count to 13 and mark another significant milestone in what has become one of the most decorated independent film …

Bernews / Sport

Emma Harvey Sets 50m Butterfly Record

June 2, 2026

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey set a new national record in the Women’s 50m Butterfly at the Mare Nostrum Swim Series in Barcelona, Spain. Competing at the Club Natació Sant Andreu, Harvey finished the A Final in 26.54 seconds. The time lowered her previous Bermuda national record of 26.59 seconds, which she established at the USA …

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BFA in a pickle as Shaun Goater says no to Bermuda job

June 2, 2026

Shaun Goater has declined an offer to become Bermuda’s next national football coach.
The former Manchester City striker has revealed that he was offered the position by the Bermuda Football Associatio…

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Emma Harvey breaks national record on European swing

June 2, 2026

Emma Harvey set a national record in the 50 metres butterfly in Europe at the weekend.
Harvey lowered her own mark of 26.59sec to 26.54 at the prestigious Mare Nostrum Series, which consists of three …

Bernews / Sport

Angela DeSilva To Umpire At CAC Games

June 2, 2026

Bermudian Angela DeSilva has been selected as an international umpire for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, this summer. DeSilva has already gained international experience, having served as the only local hockey umpire at the Women’s Pan American Challenge in Bermuda in 2024. She also umpired at the CAC Games …

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Navium Unveils AI Cargo Insurance Plan

June 2, 2026

Navium Marine, the marine-focused specialty MGA operating through The Fidelis Partnership’s Pine Walk platform, has partnered with Overhaul, a provider of global cargo risk management, to launch a “first-of-its-kind insurance solution built on real-time visibility of AI infrastructure cargo.” A spokesperson said, “The Helix Consortium connects Overhaul’s cargo risk management technology with the world’s leading …