Exclusive: The King of Soca on his enduring love for Bermuda
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Machel Montano – known as the King of Soca – delighted crowds during Carnival in Bermuda.
When he sat down
Photos: Marley Fragrance Launch At Brown & Co
The Bermuda launch of two new additions to the Marley Fragrance collection: Lively Up Yourself and Keep On Moving, was held at Brown & Co. A spokesperson said, “Marley Fragrance proudly announces the launch of two new additions to its fragrance collection: Lively Up Yourself, a radiant feminine scent, and Keep On Moving, a fresh, grounding …
Dr Bertram McPhee Celebrating 100th Birthday
Dr George Bertram McPhee, a physician whose life and career has spanned medicine, military service, golf, the arts and community leadership, is celebrating his 100th birthday. Born on June 19, 1926, Dr McPhee is known for his infectious sense of humour and practised general medicine and surgery for more than 60 years, including time at …
RO/RO row your boat: cargo ship docks in St George’s for repairs
An Italian roll-on/roll-off ship has docked in the East End after an engine problem triggered an emergency docking.
Grendi Futura docked in Penno’s Wharf in St George’s yesterday afternoon to awai…
All-Stars Win Curly’s Walking Football Cup
Curly’s Walking Football ended its inaugural season on June 13 with the All-Stars winning the Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup. A spokesperson said, “Curly’s Walking Football concluded its first official league season with a Championship Cup final on Saturday, June 13, at Bermuda College. All-Stars competed against Bermuda College for the Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson …
Durham ends IOD World Championship on high note
Kelsey Durham is feeling inspired after securing a podium finish in the final race at the IOD World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on Friday.
The Bermudian skipper overcame strong winds to…
The Bermudian skipper overcame strong winds to…
Allshores plans to give $20m back to shareholders
Allshores Ltd plans to return up to $20 million to shareholders through a tender offer, a move the company said could put major cash into the hands of Bermudian investors while holding onto capital to…
Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped
U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday were cancelled as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations vital
List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 19, 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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EU to propose diversification law to drive de-risking from China
European Union leaders meeting in Brussels agreed on Friday that the EU executive should enter dialogue with the bloc’s main trading partners on “global macroec
Minister defends education reform progress
Senators question timelines, accountability and claims of an ‘education emergency’
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The Education Minister s
In Colombia’s Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
But Tubara and Juan de Acosta, both near port city Barranquilla, diverge sharply when it comes to Sunday’s presidential election, which pits conflicting visions
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All-Stars crowned inaugural champions after 10-goal thriller
The All-Stars have been crowned the first-ever Walking Football Cup champions, lifting the prestigious Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup after a breathless 6-4 v
Bermuda’s best athletes come home for national championships
Some of the island’s top athletes will be in action at the National Track and Field Championships at Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bermuda National Athletics Association announced th…
The Bermuda National Athletics Association announced th…
Heartbreak for Peter Bromby as title hopes evaporate
Bermuda’s hopes of landing an International One Design (IOD) World Championship crown have been dealt a devastating blow after a disastrous Day Five for Olymp
Tough opening day for Bermuda in Birmingham
Bermuda’s boccia contingent endured a challenging start to their campaigns on the opening day of individual pool play at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenge
Single lane closures set for The Lane, Paget next week
Rolling single-lane closures will take place next week to accommodate work on a Paget roadway.
Closures on The Lane will start next Monday if weather permits, continuing until Friday between 9am and 3…
Closures on The Lane will start next Monday if weather permits, continuing until Friday between 9am and 3…
Young voices call for peace in Hamilton demonstration
The island’s youth called on residents to live in peace during an antiviolence demonstration today in Hamilton.
Several dozen schoolchildren walked across the city in a stand against violence organise…
Several dozen schoolchildren walked across the city in a stand against violence organise…
Ruthless Costa Rica cruise past Bermuda
Bermuda’s tough run at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III tournament continued in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, as a clinical Costa Rica side wrapped up
Section of Middle Road to close from Monday
A section of Middle Road in Warwick will be closed for emergency paving starting on Monday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
The closure will be in place from east of St Anthony…
The closure will be in place from east of St Anthony…
France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
The European Parliament earlier this week approved a migration overhaul to speed up deportations and allow offshore detention centres, a move critics say is har
EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct
The EU budget is how the 27-member bloc finances all of its policies – from supporting farmers and developing new technology to student exchange programmes and
Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Facing a broad decline in education test scores, the government in 2024 banned smartphones from schools and has given teachers back more powers to enforce disci
Watch live coverage of start of Newport Bermuda Race
The Newport Bermuda Race starts live from Fort Adams, Rhode Island, just after 2pm Bermuda time and you can watch all the action live here
Race organisers have put on a Starting Line Live Show, on whi…
Race organisers have put on a Starting Line Live Show, on whi…
Football: Dandy Stars & PHC Zebras Win
Bermuda football action saw a double-header of comeback victories as Dandy Stars and the PHC Zebras both overturned early deficits to secure wins. Dandy Stars 4 Bermuda Under-17 National Select Team 1 Jahni Simmons scored three goals to lead Dandy Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Bermuda Under-17 National Select Team. The youth select …
Weeks: don’t lower your guard over quiet hurricane forecasts
A quiet start to the hurricane season cannot excuse complacency, the Minister of National Security warned.
Michael Weeks said while there were no storm risks to Bermuda at present, this did not mean t…
Michael Weeks said while there were no storm risks to Bermuda at present, this did not mean t…
Pay transparency town hall set for next week
The Government will next week host a town hall meeting to gather feedback on proposed pay transparency legislation.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that pay transparency is an …
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that pay transparency is an …
Soccer-Portugal tuning out ‘noise’ as Ronaldo criticism mounts at World Cup, says Dias
Congo, playing in their first World Cup for 52 years, frustrated Portugal in a 1-1 draw that left the European side with just one shot on target despite complet
Legislature Session To Honour Sir John Swan
A special Joint Session of the Legislature will be held on June 23 to honour the late Sir John Swan. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that on Tuesday June 23, a Special Joint Session of the Legislature will be convened by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA] Bermuda Branch in tribute to the …
Terryn Fray On T20 Americas Qualifier
Terryn Fray, the Bermuda captain, says his side are relishing the chance to compete on home soil as they target progression from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier. The tournament will be held at the National Sports Centre, North Field, from Sunday [June 21] until next Saturday, with Bermuda set to …
Scars launches survey to better tailor training for Bermuda
A charity has launched a new survey to gather data about the prevalence and effects of child sex abuse in Bermuda.
Debi Ray-Rivers, the founder and chief executive of Saving Children and Revealing Sec…
Debi Ray-Rivers, the founder and chief executive of Saving Children and Revealing Sec…
City’s outdoor film event delayed as high winds forecast
An open-air cinema experience planned for Albuoy’s Point on Saturday night has been postponed owing to forecast high winds.
Part of the City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series, Sunset Cinema was to …
Part of the City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series, Sunset Cinema was to …
Top FA youth coach impressed by island’s top prospects
English FA youth coach Graham Mills was blown away by the potentia demonstrated by some of the island’s top football prospects during a recent training camp he conducted on island.
More than 270 playe…
More than 270 playe…
BUEI hosts ocean’s open house tomorrow
Residents are invited to take part in a free event tomorrow at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute designed to spark curiosity and imagination for visitors.
The annual Oceans Open House will …
The annual Oceans Open House will …
Visiting senior dies after swimming incident
A 76-year-old American woman died after getting into difficulty while swimming near Ely’s Harbour in Sandys, police have confirmed.
The tragedy happened on Sunday, despite efforts to save the visitor …
The tragedy happened on Sunday, despite efforts to save the visitor …
Legislature to hold a joint sitting to honour Sir John Swan
The public is advised that on Tuesday June 23, a Special Joint Session of the Legislature will be convened by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (C
Victor Scott Primary School Student Enrichment Showcase
Victor Scott Primary School Student Enrichment Showcase (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Young cricketers to compete in all-star matches
Bermuda’s rising cricket stars are set to take centre stage as the upcoming Youth All-Star matches bring together talented young players from across the island for a celebration of skill, development,…
Student-athletes honoured at Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards
More than 50 student-athletes were honoured at the 40th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards last night.
The awards recognise and celebrate the finest primary, middle, and senior school student-athle…
The awards recognise and celebrate the finest primary, middle, and senior school student-athle…
Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
A migratory sea bird known as a brown skua found in Western Australia’s Cape Le Grand National Park tested positive for avian influenza, and further testing is
For Carnival in Bermuda 2026,
For Carnival in Bermuda 2026, the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport provided a total of $444,000 in support across 14 carnival-related events and programming as follows:
ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British bar association
Khan, 56, denies the allegations madeb against him
International News via Reuters:
Britain’s Bar Standards Board said on Friday it had imposed an in
Andy Burnham’s election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote, beating the cand
No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France’s approval, foreign minister says
Jean-Noel Barrot told broadcaster franceinfo there would be no stability in the region unless U.S. talks with Iran also dealt with Iran’s ballistic missile prog
Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy
Sales volumes in May rose 1.2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said
International News via Reuters:
British consumers did more shopping in
In Spain, elderly UK expats struggle for care post-Brexit
A senior European Commission official said cases where the absence of a family member providing care would force the elderly beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agree
ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices
The ECB last week raised borrowing costs for the first time in three years
International News via Reuters:
The European Central Bank may raise inter
Stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay; yen nears 40-year lows
The MSCI All-World index was down 0.14%, flipping into negative territory after U.S. Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negoti
Boccia Team Start Competing In Alabama
Bermuda’s boccia team opened individual pool play at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Alabama with three defeats. Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade lost her opening Pool A match 5-0 to Brazil’s Andreza de Oliveira, while Omar Hayward competed in Pool A, losing 7-1 to Cornelius Oatis of the United States. Zeik Blakeney, who is making …