China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
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
ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says
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
UK statistics office urges move away from older productivity measure
The Office for National Statistics’ so-called real-time indicator measure — introduced in August 2024 — shows faster productivity growth
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Teachers Set For End-Of-Season-Awards
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 …
Customs relief for retailers extended until 2031
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…
The Retail Shops (Temporary Customs Duty Relief for Capital Investments) Amendment Act 202…
S&P downgrades Vantage and withdraws ratings
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…
The ratings agency described the acquirer as being a “highly leverag…
Adam Hall Returns From Injury, Goldeyes Win
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 …
Minister Meets With Youth Leadership Group
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 …
Bromby In Second As IOD Worlds Continues
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 …
Newport Bermuda Race roll of honour gains new members
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…
The Bermuda Race Foundation last night revealed the recipients, with the honour rec…
Ariel Re appoints Tim Shreeve to growth-promoting role
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…
In this role, Mr Shreeve will focus on identifying and advancing opportunities for growth across the business, the Bermudian-based reins…
List of Planning Applications Advertised on 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.
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Two roadwork projects to start this week
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 …
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 …
European Parliament votes to approve EU-US trade deal
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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UK’s Reeves says it is ‘very important’ to reduce government borrowing costs
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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Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year
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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Oil drops to fresh three-month low as markets weigh US-Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures were down $1.70, or 2%, at $81.47 a barrel, by 1034 GMT
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Oil prices slid to fresh three-month low
UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely
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
Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT
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,
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
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
Dollar drifts, no respite for yen after BOJ hikes rates as expected
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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Ratings agency disputes findings of private-credit risk study
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…
OBA decries silence on Caricom as queries get stonewalled
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…
Benn Smith’s Long Distance Comet Race threepeat hangs by thread of protest
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…
Two-times defending champions Benn Smith and Chris…
Marriott recognises golf superintendent
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…
AI data-centre boom creates need for insurance innovation
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…
St. George’s Harbour delivered a
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.
Bermuda Youth Sailors To Compete In Morocco
Youth sailors will be competing at 2026 Optimist World Championship in Morocco, joining over 250 other young sailors from around the world. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda is proud to represent the island at the 2026 Optimist World Championship in Tangier, Morocco. “Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training, these sailors have earned the opportunity …
Team Hayward is extending an
Team Hayward is extending an invitation to a meet & greet event to the Branch Chairs, Executives, members and those seeking to be members of Pembroke Branches C16,17,18,19,20 & 21, to be held on Tuesday, June 16th 6 PM at the Pembroke Sunday School Hall.
Holiday Weekend Photos, Videos, Links & More
The holiday weekend was filled with activity across Bermuda, as the island marked National Heroes Day and hosted a wide range of events including Carnival in Bermuda festivities, the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, the King’s Birthday Parade, the Edward Cross Long Distance Race, the Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit and other community and sporting …
Dancing in the streets
J’Ouvert took over Bernard’s Park in the early hours of the morning, as revelers gathered from 2:30 a.m. through sunrise for one of Carnival weekend’s most
Benn Smith waiting on result of protest for Long Distance Race title
The winner of the 82nd Edward Cross Long Distance Race could potentially be determined behind closed doors by a protest committee rather than on the water.
Two-times defending champions Benn Smith and…
Two-times defending champions Benn Smith and…
Photo Set #1: Carnival ‘Revel De Road’ Event
Revellers filled the streets for Revel De Road this afternoon [June 15], taking part in the annual Carnival in Bermuda event featuring colourful costumes, music trucks and energetic celebrations. We will have an additional photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos …
Peter Bromby still in title hunt at IOD World Championship
Peter Bromby remains in contention for top honours at the IOD World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The Bermudian skipper and three-times IOD world champion sits in second after four races …
The Bermudian skipper and three-times IOD world champion sits in second after four races …
Revellers parade to Devonshire
Hundreds braved the June heat to celebrate Caribbean culture and music during the Revel De Road parade through Pembroke and Devonshire this afternoon.
The parade, one of the final events of National H…
The parade, one of the final events of National H…
Hopkins, White, Narraway Set For Nationals
Bermuda’s overseas men’s cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Conor White and Nicholas Narraway will return to the island to compete in the National Time-Trial and National Road Race Championships. Organised by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, the time-trial will be on June 25, and the road race will be on June 28. White won the road race last …
Butterfield shares fall 0.65% on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index was closed today for the National Heroes day holiday.
Over last week, 12,344 Butterfield shares traded, as the stock appreciated by $2 or 3.6 per cent, as the Index rose 98.62, or 2.6…
Over last week, 12,344 Butterfield shares traded, as the stock appreciated by $2 or 3.6 per cent, as the Index rose 98.62, or 2.6…
Revel De Road 2026
Revel De Road 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Erica Hawley Finishes 20th In Mexico Triathlon
Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley finished 20th at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco in Mexico, completing the sprint-distance event in 1:01:16. Hawley competed in a field of 46 athletes in the elite women’s race, which featured a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5-kilometre run. Mexico’s Ana Maria Valentina Torres Gomez won the gold medal in …
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Solar Sands Creates BermudAir Glassware
An American glass-making company has partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces as part of the airline’s onboard experience. Massachusetts-based Solar Sands is known for transforming discarded glass into functional and decorative objects through artisan glassmaking, which its describes as turning “waste into wonder”. The airline has already introduced the pieces in its …
Photos: 2026 Edward Cross Comet Race Starts
The annual Edward Cross Long Distance Race is now underway, with the iconic race starting from St George’s this morning [June 15] with sailors racing to the west end. The race is still underway as of this writing, and we will update as able later today. Related Stories Photos & Results: Edward Cross Comet Race …
House approves Government purchase of Compass Point
The House of Assembly has greenlighted the Government’s purchase of the Compass Point building in Hamilton from HSBC Bermuda.
Jaché Adams, the public works minister, told MPs that the Government negot…
Jaché Adams, the public works minister, told MPs that the Government negot…
Have your say on Bermuda’s role in space
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding the community that the public consultation on a consolidated framework for the licensing of Earth Stations in Bermuda
Seadrill seeks to raise $600m in debt offering
Bermudian-based offshore drilling contractor Seadrill is seeking to raise $600 million through a new bond offering as part of a plan to refinance existing debt and strengthen its capital structure.
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John Nusum Proud To Lead Bermuda
John Barry Nusum said it was an “honour” to coach the Bermuda national football team on their recent trip to the United States. The former Bermuda captain has stepped up to lead the team after Michael Findlay left his role as head coach in March. Nusum previously served as an assistant to the Canadian coach. …
Donald Treanor Finishes Second In Iowa
Local fencer Donald Treanor finished second in the Titanium Epee competition at the Iowa City Fencing Centre at the weekend. The event featured a round-robin format of 15-touch bouts, with each of the nine competitors facing one another. All participants received Titanium Survivor medals. Related Stories Fencers At Commonwealth Championships Donald Treanor Wins Bronze In …