‘Beware of bogus messages from the Post Office’
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation advises the public to be aware of fraudulent WhatsApp and/or text messages falsely claiming to be fro
Crucial report released on role of Sargasso Sea
The Sargasso Sea Commission has released a report described as “groundbreaking” on the ecological and economic value of the sweeping area of the North Atlantic where Bermuda is situated.
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Published dur…
Sienna Mosquera Proud Of Title Victory
Sienna Mosquera has reflected on winning the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Port Royal Golf Course at the weekend. Mosquera won the Ladies Open Championship Division, finishing nine over par after carding a final-round 83. Her round included nine pars, six bogeys and three double bogeys. “I was most proud of my low second …
New imaging available at cancer charity
Innovative technology for breast cancer screening has been added to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s toolkit.
The charity said it became the first provider on the island to use contrast-enhance…
The charity said it became the first provider on the island to use contrast-enhance…
Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock centered at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) hit north of the Venezuelan capital Caracas early on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological
Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock centered at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) hit north of the Venezuelan capital Caracas early on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological
Six killed in shooting at mother-and-child shelter in northern Germany
Police said three people were detained, including the suspected shooter, and that all the fatalities were adults
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South Africa’s anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind
Although the government has not condoned the deadline and condemns the violence, it has been criticized by other African states and civil society groups for fai
EU warns Netherlands over rail rules, flags competition concerns
The Commission said preliminary findings suggest the rules, which give priority to state-owned Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), could distort competition, particula
Concert to celebrate decades of Disney magic
Members of the public can hear music spanning more than eight decades during a concert on Sunday.
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will perform pieces from Fantasia, Aladdin, Frozen and several other …
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will perform pieces from Fantasia, Aladdin, Frozen and several other …
West and Mosquera cruise to stroke play glory
Eric West and Sienna Mosquera anchored a day of supreme clinical precision at Southampton as the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship drew to a dramatic clo
BSOA Green Members Spring Show
Bermuda Society of the Arts: Green Members Spring Show (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Records tumble in chaotic, cruise-ship dodging Bermuda Seagull Race
Broken records, near-misses with cruise ships, floating picnic tables, and a frantic rescue mission for stray rum bottles—Bermuda’s Annual Round the Island
Man denies assaulting minors
A Devonshire man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with sexually assaulting two girls.
The 52-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denied the offences, which were allegedly commi…
The 52-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denied the offences, which were allegedly commi…
Pilgrim powers to top-20 finish at Montreal Triathlon
Nicholas Pilgrim delivered a powerhouse performance on the global stage, fighting his way to a brilliant top-20 finish in the Elite Men’s field at the high-stak
Sixth Street agrees to take majority stake in Monument Re
Sixth Street, a global investment firm, has agreed to take a majority stake in Bermudian-based Monument Re.
The life insurer and reinsurer, which is focused on the acquisition and management of in‑for…
The life insurer and reinsurer, which is focused on the acquisition and management of in‑for…
Rawlins’ rampage fires Bermuda to crushing victory over Brazil
A magnificent, blistering century from former captain Delray Rawlins powered Bermuda to a crushing 146-run victory over Brazil at the National Sports Center, ke
Sailor Sebastian Kempe wins Canada national championships
Sebastian Kempe sailed into Canada last weekend and left as its national champion.
Kempe beat 33 other sailors in the 2026 ILCA Canadian Championships in Ontario, finishing outside the top four just o…
Kempe beat 33 other sailors in the 2026 ILCA Canadian Championships in Ontario, finishing outside the top four just o…
Ruthless Dominic Sabir scores 150 to put Willow Cuts to sword
Dominic Sabir blasted the season’s highest individual score and claimed three wickets to power Somerset to a 174-run victory against Willow Cuts in a west end Premier Division 50 Overs derby at Somers…
Senior Officers Join UK Leadership Programme
Divisional Officers Shannon DeRoza and Milton Jones are nearing completion of a UK-funded prison leadership programme supporting Bermuda’s ongoing correctional system reforms. A Government spokesperson said, “Two senior Department of Corrections officers are nearing completion of a UK-funded prison leadership programme that is directly supporting Bermuda’s wider effort to reform and modernise its correctional system …
Triathlete Nick Pilgrim shows improvement in Canada
Nicholas Pilgrim made significant progress by finishing seventeenth of 55 at the Americas Triathlon Cup Montreal on Saturday.
Pilgrim, who was 66th in his previous race in Mexico on May 16 and was 39…
Pilgrim, who was 66th in his previous race in Mexico on May 16 and was 39…
Privacy Commissioner details first year of Pipa
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner sought to raise awareness about legislation and bolster its internal systems last year, according to the body’s first report
Safeguarding Bermuda, the Privac…
BCB summer camp open for registration
The Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce that registration is open for the BCB 2026 HOWZAT Summer Camp, offering young participants an exciting opportunity to build cricket skills, stay active…
Cal Waldron Hails Bermuda’s Team Effort
Cal Waldron, the Bermuda cricket coach, praised his side after they advanced to the Regional Final by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier. Bermuda finished the tournament unbeaten, sealing top spot with a 146-run victory over Brazil at the North Field, National Sports Centre, on Saturday [June 27]. They also defeated …
HOWZAT Summer Camp Registration Open
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has opened registration for the BCB 2026 HOWZAT Summer Camp, which will be held from July 1 through July 24 at Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce that registration is open for the BCB 2026 HOWZAT Summer Camp, offering young participants an exciting …
Tucker Calls For Mandatory School Notification
“The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education jointly establish a mandatory notification protocol requiring that all schools be directly informed, in writing, whenever a convicted sex offender — particularly one whose offence involved a minor — is being released into the community,” OBA MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker said, “The One Bermuda …
Rugged Rentals Secures $1.1 Million Investment
Rugged Rentals – which recently opened a new location at the airport – has secured a $1.1 million investment to accelerate the growth of the company, which allowed Rugged Rentals to “increase their fleet by 100%; doubling it from 34 cars to 70.” A Bermuda Investor Community spokesperson said, “Rugged Rentals has secured a $1.1m investment with …
Cox And Sidders Win Medals In Maryland
Bermuda’s Kaelin Cox and Geraldine Sidders won five gold medals from five events at the Presidential Wushu Cup in Maryland. Competing at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Centre, Cox claimed three titles, while Sidders won both of her events. Cox won gold in the Nanquan [southern fist] with a score of 8.79 before …
Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms
The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, allowing it to compel social media com
Minister DeSilva On Affordable Housing Plan
Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva provided an update on the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme which includes a “multi-site plan to inject an estimated $114,750,000 into delivering a total of 229 residential units across our island.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the …
Minister On Earth Stations Licensing Framework
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne provided an update on the progress being made to “establish a modern, proportionate, and investment-ready framework for the licensing of earth stations in Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 26], the Minister said, “Bermuda is increasingly considered as a potential jurisdiction for satellite services and …
On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
Its fate highlights a growing problem on Santorini, where low rainfall and searing temperatures from 2023-2025 have increased the price of grapes, slashed wine
Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on
The death toll from Wednesday’s twin earthquakes neared 1,500 people as foreign rescue teams poured into La Guaira, the hardest-hit state of a country long mire
One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time (2
Weekend Premier & First Division Cricket Results
Southampton Rangers, St. George’s Cricket Club, Somerset Cricket Club, Cleveland County, and Devonshire Recreation Club all secured victories in local cricket action. Premier Division Southampton Rangers vs. St. David’s Cricket Club At the Southampton Oval, the Southampton Rangers defeated St. David’s Cricket Club by 293 runs. Southampton Rangers posted a total of 411/8, led by …
Nicholas Pilgrim Finishes 17th In Montreal
Bermudian triathlete Nicholas Pilgrim recorded a 17th-place finish in the Elite Men’s race at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Cup Montreal, an impressive showing among the field of over 50 top International triathletes Competing over the sprint distance at Parc Jean Drapeau in Canada, Pilgrim completed the event in an official time of 54min 42sec. Pilgrim …
Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says
Mediators have established communications channels to de-escalate any incidents, and technical talks are set to continue
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Southeastern Europe feels effects of heatwave, wildfires break out
There was also a warning that the heat was likely to build again from the start of next week in countries such as France and Germany that bore the brunt over th
UK mortgage approvals fall by most since December 2023, Bank of England data shows
The BoE said on Monday that 56,205 mortgages were approved last month, down from 66,034 in April
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Simons And Frith Win Lambert Regatta Title
Quinton Simons and Sarah Frith won the Canute & Myrtle Lambert Regatta Championship after winning three of the four races at the West End Sail Boat Club. Simons and Frith opened the regatta with a third-place finish before winning the remaining three races to secure the overall title. Dale Brangman and Daylon Brangman finished second …
Basketball Teams Conclude Portugal Tournament
The Bermuda Under-19 and Under-17 National teams concluded their campaigns at the Portugal Basketball Festival in Lisbon. The Bermuda Under-19 team finished the tournament in third place after a 52-32 victory over local club CAB Madeira in the bronze-medal match. The win gave the Under-19 squad a 3-1 record for the tournament. The Bermuda Under-17 …
West & Mosquera Win Bermuda Amateur Titles
Eric West and Sienna Mosquera won their respective titles as the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship concluded at Port Royal Golf Course. Five division champions were crowned on the final day of competition. Eric West claimed the Men’s Open Championship Division after carding an even-par 71 in the final round to finish the tournament at …
London stocks dip ahead of Burnham speech
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.2% by 0949 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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$20K Energy Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the launch of a new Energy Scholarship valued at $20,000, aimed at supporting Bermudian students pursuing studies in energy-related and technical disciplines. A Government spokesperson said, “This latest scholarship builds on the success of the Ministry’s inaugural $25,000 Energy Scholarship programme, for which recipients were recently announced. The deadline …
Powerboat pilot killed in Hamilton Harbour crash
A powerboat pilot died on Sunday after crashing into a moored vessel in Hamilton Harbour, police have confirmed.
The incident happened in the area of the Lower Ferry site in Paget at about 3.45pm duri…
The incident happened in the area of the Lower Ferry site in Paget at about 3.45pm duri…
Rugged Rentals doubles fleet thanks to $1.1m investment
Electric car rental company Rugged Rentals has secured a $1.1 million capital injection, enabling it to double its fleet of vehicles.
The investment was secured with the support of the Bermuda Investo…
The investment was secured with the support of the Bermuda Investo…
Watch: Property market hottest in 20 years, says industry veteran
Bermuda’s real estate market is the hottest it has been in 20 years, a top realtor said.
The largest real estate agency has 40 properties in, or about to go in contract, for sales representing about $…
The largest real estate agency has 40 properties in, or about to go in contract, for sales representing about $…
Bittrex seeks final appeal in landmark crypto case
Bittrex Global has asked the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council for special leave to appeal in its long-running legal battle over customer cryptocurrency assets, extending one of Bermuda’s most i…
Bermuda flight aborted as second aircraft ‘crosses runway’
A passenger on a Bermuda-bound flight whose take-off was aborted on the runway in Miami has shared her gratitude for the pilot’s swift actions.
Jennifer Doe was on the American Airlines service schedu…
Jennifer Doe was on the American Airlines service schedu…