Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
While President Donald Trump has said a deal reopening the strait is imminent, U.S. officials have repeatedly insisted they would never agree to Iran controllin
Explosive drone at German airport raises new danger, minister says
Germany opened a counterterrorism investigation on Wednesday after the drone prompted the closure of parts of one of Europe’s biggest cargo hubs
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Hiscox first-half profit falls despite stronger underwriting
Hiscox has reported a 30 per cent increase in its insurance service result for the first half of the year as premium growth and better underwriting offset a steep decline in investment returns.
The Be…
The Be…
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
A male motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the island has now suffered its 11th road fatality of 2026. “At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, attended a single-vehicle road traffic …
St George’s Flushing Water Service Interruption
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised residents and stakeholders in St. George’s of a “temporary disruption to the Government-provided flushing water supply.” A Government spokesperson said, “The interruption is required to facilitate essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with service expected to be …
Future public servants honoured at scholarship award ceremony
Eight scholarship awardees and five graduates were honoured for their hard work and dedication to providing crucial services to Bermuda.
The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…
The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…
Police confirm 11th road fatality of 2026
Bermuda has recorded its 11th road death of the year after a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Allshores sees $13.2m trade on BSX
More than $13.2 million worth of Allshores stock was traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
Bermudian students tackle leadership workshop
A cadre of Bermudian students were praised for their recent completion of an intensive four-day leadership conference in Virginia.
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
Stephen Weinstein’s Florida insurer nominated for award
Stephen Weinstein’s new Florida insurer has been shortlisted for an industry publication’s 2026 Start-Up of the Year award.
The St Petersburg-based property insurer, Mangrove Property Insurance Compan…
The St Petersburg-based property insurer, Mangrove Property Insurance Compan…
AM Best: Life re/insurers ramp up hard-to-value bond holdings
US insurers have more than doubled their holdings of hard-to-value bonds over the past decade, with the life re/insurers spearheading the growth.
A new report from AM Best finds that the life sector a…
A new report from AM Best finds that the life sector a…
Police renew witness appeal for 2017 murder
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses on the ninth anniversary of a fatal stabbing which occurred in Sandys.
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
Police make fresh appeal in nine-year-old murder case
The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for information regarding the murder of Jahkobi Smith, which occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., on Saturday,
Praise you our young leaders at overseas workshop
The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, has praised Bermuda’s young leaders following her participation in the
Beazley exceeds Bermuda property treaty targets
Beazley has soared past its early targets for property treaty business in Bermuda less than four months after it started underwriting from the island.
The specialist insurer said demand for the new o…
The specialist insurer said demand for the new o…
LOM partners with Sargasso Sea convservation group
LOM Financial announced a three-year charitable partnership with the Sargasso Sea Commission, the non-governmental organisation dedicated to the conservation of the Sargasso Sea.
The Bermudian-based i…
The Bermudian-based i…
Temporary flushing water interruption for St George’s
Residents and stakeholders in St George’s have been warned of a temporary disruption to the government-provided flushing water supply on August 13 and 14.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
Young triathletes gain valuable experience at US Champs
Six young triathletes from Bermuda produced fine performances at the United States Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships in West Chester, Ohio, last weekend.
Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…
Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…
Mixed fortunes for Bermudians as Hopkins holds top-40 spot
Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins stayed inside the top 40 overall as compatriot Nicholas Narraway was forced to abandon Stage 5 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. The 154km route from Karucoco to Sainte-Anne brought contrasting fates for the Bermudian pair in the Caribbean peloton. Hopkins, competing for the Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur […]
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Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro unveils surprise running mate
The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty over Bolsonaro’s choice, as the senator struggled to build alliances beyond his own Liberal Party (PL) and failed
Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat
Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularl
El Niño keeping Atlantic quiet
Bermuda warned not to get complacent
If you’ve been wondering why the Atlantic has been relatively quiet so far this hurricane season, there may be a major
Bermudian goldfers share lead after opening round in Nassau
Bermuda’s men’s team made a strong start at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship in Nassau, opening in a three-way tie for the lead at one un
Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway
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Novo CEO looks to speed up R&D as share drop shows gap with Lilly
The Danish drugmaker raised its full-year profit and sales outlook, but investors focused instead on slightly weaker-than-expected sales for its new Wegovy pill
Sidders impresses at Canadian Wushu Championships
Geraldine Sidders is feeling inspired after producing a good showing at last week’s Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario.
The Bermudian athlete narrowly missed out on the podium …
The Bermudian athlete narrowly missed out on the podium …
Bermuda’s rising stars shine with top-25 finishes in Ohio
Bermuda’s rising triathlon stars produced a series of resilient performances against America’s elite at the US Junior Elite Festival in West Chester, Ohio.
KBRA affirms Assured Guaranty’s AA+ ratings
Bermudian-based bond insurer Assured Guaranty and its operating subsidiaries have had their credit ratings affirmed by KBRA.
These include the insurance financial strength ratings of AA+ for Assured G…
These include the insurance financial strength ratings of AA+ for Assured G…
Advocates call for letters to MPs in support of BOPP
Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging members of the community to write to their MPs in support of the adoption of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…
O’Brien powers OCA to victory in festival opener
Bermudian all-rounder Isaiah O’Brien produced a sensational display of power hitting to lead the Ontario Cricket Academy (OCA) to a convincing six-wicket vict
DPP in historic address to Caribbean regional court
Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions told the Caribbean Court of Justice how the island took the progressive step of removing a doctrine rooted in outdated assumptions about victims of sexual vio…
Opinion: Cost of living measure ‘will increase the regulatory burden on businesses’
OBA makes clear that it is not against lowering the cost of essential goods, but takes issue with Government’s approach
Statement by Dwayne Robinson,
Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay gets St Vincent job
Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay is back in football with a new role in the Caribbean.
Findlay has been appointed head coach of St Vincent & The Grenadines and will be in charge for their firs…
Findlay has been appointed head coach of St Vincent & The Grenadines and will be in charge for their firs…
Centenarian receives special visit on big birthday
A devoted educator, whose service to Bermuda has extended far outside the classroom, celebrated her 100th birthday this week.
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…
UK Conservatives defend selection of former neo-Nazi as a candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine in 2015 was convicted of racially aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger, then a Labour member of parliament, and had also been imprisone
UK simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings
The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday the changes would reduce the execution risk for issuers and lower compliance costs, and included removing a se
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says
The pope will spend November 6-8 in Uruguay, 8-11 in Argentina and 11-17 in Peru
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Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argent
UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
Iranian authorities killed thousands of people during anti-government protests in January, Iran’s worst domestic unrest in decades
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Fairmont To Open Palmetto Beach Club
Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club on Thursday, August 13th, with the company saying “as the first completed guest experience ahead of the resort’s full reopening later this year, it offers a glimpse into the next era of one of Bermuda’s most iconic destinations.” A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club …
Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Brent crude futures were up $1.51, or 1.9%, at $80.87 a barrel by 1123 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 90 cents, or 1.19%, to $76.67
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ECB says investment shift towards AI helps ease drag of uncertainty on euro zone growth
Uncertainty is estimated to have reduced euro zone economic growth by 0.4% between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026 as firms and households curbed spending,
FTSE 100 climbs on Glencore, Next earnings and Iran deal hopes
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.12% to 10,892.23 points by 0847 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.6% to 24,608.02 points, on track to notch another c
Sterling edges up; UK service sector activity improves
Investors took some heart from U.S. President Donald Trump saying his administration had held “very good discussions” with Iran during all-day negotiations on T
Tyler Christopher Backed To Outbox Silva
Tyler Christopher will look to extend his unbeaten record against Portugal’s Mauro Silva after manager Jon Pegg backed the Bermudian to box his way to victory in Leeds, England, on Saturday [August 8]. Christopher [12-0] takes on Silva [9-0] in an eight-round bout at the First Direct Arena on the undercard of a Boxxer promotion. …
Eloise Furbert Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Eloise Furbert marked a momentous occasion, celebrating her 100th birthday on August 3rd. A Government spokesperson said, “Mrs. Eloise Furbert celebrated her 100th birthday on August 3. On her birthday, Acting Premier The Hon. Diallo Rabain JP, MP, accompanied by MP Leroy Bean and Mr. Derrick Burgess, visited Mrs. Furbert and presented her with …
Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening
Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Meyers & Savage Compete In USODA Gold Fleet
Bermudian youth sailors Heath Meyers and Jesse Savage are competing in the Gold Fleet at the USODA Championship in New Jersey. Meyers was the top Bermudian finisher, placing 24th overall with a net score of 214 points. He recorded four top-10 finishes during the 12-race regatta, including a fourth-place finish in the opening race. Savage …
Fairmont Southampton opens Palmetto Beach Club
Day passes, cabanas and dining available from August 13 ahead of the resort’s full reopening
Bermuda’s newest luxury beachfront destination welcomes
Talcott Financial Launches West Grove Re
Talcott Financial Group has launched West Grove Re, a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance sidecar, in partnership with Goldman Sachs. A spokesperson said, “Talcott Financial Group [“Talcott”], an international life insurance group providing comprehensive risk solutions for customers across the retirement and insurance industry, today announced the establishment of West Grove Re, Ltd. [“West Grove Re” or “the sidecar”], …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 4 2026
August 4 saw 5,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $309,750.00 BD. 5,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.5% at $61.25 per share. The BSX finished at 3,939.03, up 4.91% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …