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Belco has spoken out against changes to the Electricity Act, warning that they raise the risk of ministerial interference in the decision-making process for the island’s future energy mix.

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Bernews / Sport

Youth Cricket Players Set For All-Star Matches

June 16, 2026

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, and competition. A spokesperson said, “The All-Star programme, through the support of their Clubs, gives selected players the chance to showcase their abilities in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Peter Bromby consolidates second as Kelsey Durham battles tough day two

June 16, 2026

Bermudian sailing legend Peter Bromby maintained his fierce charge for a fourth world title, weathering a grueling second day of racing at the International One

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Carnival events delight revellers

June 16, 2026

It was lively, colourful and relentlessly energetic … a long weekend of Carnival events delighted thousands of revellers.

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Bernews / News

Ben Smith On Hospital, Investigation & More

June 16, 2026

“Will the promised independent investigation into systemic inadequacies at the hospital consider patients who may have suffered harm or loss of life through hospital failures,” asked Opposition Leader Ben Smith. Mr Smith said, “Former Chief of Emergency Services Dr Edward Schultz, who served Bermuda for three decades and recently submitted a comprehensive report to the Ministry …

Bernews / News

Photo Set #2: JAM J’Ouvert Carnival Event

June 16, 2026

Bernard’s Park was transformed into a colourful celebration of paint, powder, water and music in the early hours of Monday morning as JAM J’Ouvert took place as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. You can view our first set of photos from the event here and all of our coverage of the Carnival of …

Bernews / News

Minister Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 16, 2026

Last week, Ageing & Disability Services hosted its annual event to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which falls on Monday, June 15th. To recognise the day and spread awareness of elder abuse, the team hosted a Seniors’ Bingo day at Devonshire Recreation Club, and Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert presented …

Bernews / News

BPS Recognises Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker

June 16, 2026

Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker was honoured by the Bermuda Police Service ahead of her retirement after 14 years of dedicated service. A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, 8 June 2026, Constable Lisa-Nicole Tucker was recognised during a Bermuda Police Service Senior Leadership Briefing as she prepares to retire after 14 years of dedicated service to Bermuda. …

Business / Royal Gazette

Retailers see sales volume edge higher in January

June 16, 2026

Retail sales volume edged 1.1 per cent higher in January, year over year, the Department of Statistics said today.
Six of the seven sectors in the Retail Sales Index recorded year-over-year increases …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BELCO nears completion of west end transmission upgrade

June 16, 2026

Final stretch of trenching work begins this week as utility replaces ageing underground cables

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today provi

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Students recognised for youth advocacy efforts

June 16, 2026

Family Centre participants honoured for sharing ideas and solutions on community issues

Leila Wadson, Saniya Marsh, Brannon Thomas, Minister Furbert, Kahlan

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Southampton, St. David’s roadworks to impact traffic

June 16, 2026

Motorists urged to plan ahead as closures remain in place until July 10

Middle Road, SouthamptonThe Ministry of Public Works advises the motoring public

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Reproductive healthcare access in focus at stakeholder meeting

June 16, 2026

Women’s Resource Centre announces partnership to support women seeking services overseas

Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centr

Business / Royal Gazette

Pradip Patiah joins Axis Capital board

June 16, 2026

Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Axis Capital has appointed Pradip Patiath to the company’s board of directors. Mr Patiath will serve on the Risk and Human Capital and Compensation Committees, Axis sai…

News / TNN

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June 16, 2026

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Retail sales rise 1.1% in January

June 16, 2026

Food, motor vehicle and liquor stores posted gains as total retail sales reached $106.2 million

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Ja

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Transport, health costs drive January inflation

June 16, 2026

Annual CPI growth slowed slightly to 2.2%, new statistics show

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ Jan

Royal Gazette / Sport

Louise Payne crowned RG Fantasy League champion

June 16, 2026

Louise Payne became the first female winner of The Royal Gazette Fantasy League when she picked up her accolade on Tuesday.
The 73-year-old collected her prize of $6,000 worth of BermudAir tickets fr…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Furbert: Seniors should feel ‘safe, seen and cherished’

June 16, 2026

Minister addresses bingo gathering held to raise awareness of elder abuse

Last week, Ageing & Disability Services hosted its annual event to ma

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermudian swimmer Dominic Wright bags gold in Cayman

June 16, 2026

Young swimmer Dominic Wright bagged a gold medal at the Pan Am Aquatics 10km in Cayman Islands on Sunday.
Competing in the boys 14-15 age group, Wright completed the race, which forms part of the PanA…

Business / Royal Gazette

Verdant Rock assigned BBB+ rating from Fitch

June 16, 2026

Verdant Rock, a Bermuda-based financial guarantor specialising in emerging markets, has been assigned a BBB+ rating with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Founded in 2025 and holding a Class 3B licen…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU must tap trillions of euros in private savings to keep up with US and China, investors say

June 16, 2026

Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi warned in 2024 that the EU needed to better coordinate industrial policy, make quicker decisions and attract mas

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia

June 16, 2026

It urged Britain to correct what it called a “mistake” and withdraw the sanctions, saying China would take necessary measures to safeguard the rights and intere

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says

June 16, 2026

The ECB raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years last week and left the door open to more tightening to prevent a surge in fuel costs caus

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK statistics office urges move away from older productivity measure

June 16, 2026

The Office for National Statistics’ so-called real-time indicator measure — introduced in August 2024 — shows faster productivity growth

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Bernews / Sport

Teachers Set For End-Of-Season-Awards

June 16, 2026

Teachers Rugby Football Club will hold their end-of-season awards celebration on June 26 at Docksiders’ back room. The event will begin with the club’s annual general meeting at 5.30pm, with the awards celebration taking place immediately afterwards. The evening will feature an end-of-season awards presentation, prize raffles and giveaways, as well as food, drinks and …

News / Royal Gazette

Customs relief for retailers extended until 2031

June 16, 2026

Local retailers will receive customs relief on items used for renovating their stores for another five years.
The Retail Shops (Temporary Customs Duty Relief for Capital Investments) Amendment Act 202…

Business / Royal Gazette

S&P downgrades Vantage and withdraws ratings

June 16, 2026

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the credit ratings of Vantage Group Holdings after its acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings.
The ratings agency described the acquirer as being a “highly leverag…

Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Returns From Injury, Goldeyes Win

June 16, 2026

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall returned from the injured list as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Newman Outdoor Field in North Dakota. Hall scored two runs and stole three bases during the contest. Winnipeg took a 6-2 lead after home runs from Max Murphy and Jiandido Tromp, along with a three-run sixth …

Bernews / News

Minister Meets With Youth Leadership Group

June 16, 2026

Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert recently met with students from Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Intensive [YLI] 2026, recognizing their advocacy work and reinforcing youth voice in decision-making. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors, Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently hosted a meeting with the students from …

Bernews / Sport

Bromby In Second As IOD Worlds Continues

June 16, 2026

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby is in second place overall after the second day of competition at the International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Bromby, a four-time Olympian who also won three consecutive IOD World Championships in the 1990s, finished second in the first race of the day and sixth in the second …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Newport Bermuda Race roll of honour gains new members

June 16, 2026

Sheila McCurdy, John D. Osmond III andJames Teeters have been inducted into the Newport Bermuda Race Roll of Honour.
The Bermuda Race Foundation last night revealed the recipients, with the honour rec…

Business / Royal Gazette

Ariel Re appoints Tim Shreeve to growth-promoting role

June 16, 2026

Ariel Re has appointed Tim Shreeve as chief commercial officer.
In this role, Mr Shreeve will focus on identifying and advancing opportunities for growth across the business, the Bermudian-based reins…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 16, 2026

June 16, 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.

News / Royal Gazette

Two roadwork projects to start this week

June 16, 2026

Drivers face another series of road closures this week.
Two main roads are affected by repairs and paving work in different areas of the island.
The Ministry of Public Works advised of a lane closure …

Bernews / Sport

Phoenix And Jeffers Exit Cup Competition

June 16, 2026

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European Parliament votes to approve EU-US trade deal

June 16, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump struck a deal with the European Union at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland last July

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK’s Reeves says it is ‘very important’ to reduce government borrowing costs

June 16, 2026

Speaking at a conference for bond investors hosted by the Financial Times, Reeves said Britain paid more to borrow than similar countries

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year

June 16, 2026

Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo, 192 of them fatal

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil drops to fresh three-month low as markets weigh US-Iran peace deal

June 16, 2026

Brent crude futures were down $1.70, or 2%, at $81.47 a barrel, by 1034 GMT

International News via Reuters:

Oil prices slid to fresh three-month low

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely

June 16, 2026

The government’s decision is preliminary but could impact Britain’s water regulator Ofwat, which will have the final say on whether to accept the proposal

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT

June 16, 2026

The war, which began in late February, has largely halted shipping through the key route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply,

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

June 16, 2026

The eight-engine, jet-powered aircraft, built to carry a wide array of nuclear and conventional bombs, was on a routine test mission when it crashed on the runw

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dollar drifts, no respite for yen after BOJ hikes rates as expected

June 16, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Middle East had been signed by the U.S. and Iran

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Business / Royal Gazette

Ratings agency disputes findings of private-credit risk study

June 16, 2026

A leading credit ratings agency has pushed back against a recent academic study that questioned the reliability of private-credit ratings used by life insurers, arguing that the research overstates bo…

News / Royal Gazette

OBA decries silence on Caricom as queries get stonewalled

June 16, 2026

The Opposition assailed non-responses to a raft of parliamentary questions over “how Government has approached its Caricom decision-making process” ended up largely unanswered, with queries referred t…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Benn Smith’s Long Distance Comet Race threepeat hangs by thread of protest

June 16, 2026

The winner of the 82nd Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race could be determined behind closed doors by a protest committee rather than on the water.
Two-times defending champions Benn Smith and Chris…

Business / Royal Gazette

Marriott recognises golf superintendent

June 16, 2026

Salomon Valles, golf course superintendent at The St Regis Bermuda Resort’s Five Forts Golf Course, has won the Marriott Golf Superintendent of the Year Award, recognising, the hotel said, “outstandin…

Business / Royal Gazette

AI data-centre boom creates need for insurance innovation

June 16, 2026

The rapid expansion of data centres powering the artificial-intelligence boom is creating significant opportunities for property-and-casualty insurers to develop new insurance products as demand grows…

News / TNN

St. George’s Harbour delivered a

June 16, 2026

St. George’s Harbour delivered a mix of beauty and bite on Monday, but the champagne finish turned to committee-room tension after Benn Smith crossed first by a wide margin, only to find the sweet taste of victory soured by a protest from Maxwell Curtis.