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Electricity unexpectedly went offline for roughly 11,000 Belco customers at about 5pm today, after what was described as a “load shed” at the power plant.
Wayne Caines, president of the company, said:…

Bernews / News

Town Hall Meetings On Affordable Housing

June 5, 2026

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host two public town hall meetings in June to “discuss a number of proposed affordable housing development projects and gather feedback from residents and stakeholders.” Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said, “Addressing Bermuda’s housing challenges requires meaningful engagement with the communities we serve. These town hall …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain

June 5, 2026

Iran reaffirmed support for the Hezbollah militia and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, complicating efforts to end the broader conflict between t

News / Royal Gazette

Hamilton technicians work to fix traffic light outages

June 5, 2026

The City Hall area in Hamilton was the site of confusion this afternoon after traffic control outages and damage to a parking barrier.
Traffic lights went dark at the junction of Queen Street and Chur…

News / Royal Gazette

Teen prepares for life-changing expedition

June 5, 2026

A local student will be challenged physically and mentally while hiking more than 200km across South Africa next month.
Raleigh International Bermuda announced that 18-year-old Mycah Maragh will parti…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says

June 5, 2026

Further information will only be provided after the meeting, a statement said, so as to protect the survivors’ privacy

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Congo warns of ‘rapid’ community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

June 5, 2026

The new data, included in a daily situation report published by the health ministry, bring the total number of confirmed cases to 452 since the outbreak of the

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

JD Vance blames UK student murder on ‘mass invasion of migrants’

June 5, 2026

Last year, Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man, was handcuffed by police as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Police name young victim of crash in Smith’s

June 5, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on South Road at the junction wit

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield lifts BSX to 2.8% gain

June 5, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index climbed 2.44 per cent today to 3,571.75 as two listed companies traded.
Shares of Butterfield Bank gained $1.50, or 2.8 per cent, on the trading of 400 shares, to close on …

Bernews / News

BELCO Working To Restore Power After Outage

June 5, 2026

A power outage has affected people across the island this afternoon [June 5] and BELCO crews are working to restore power. The company said, “We are aware of an outage affecting customers across the island. Our crew is aware and is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, as weather conditions allow. “Please …

Bernews / News

BPS Confirm Death Of 23-Year-Old Dylan Taylor

June 5, 2026

The police have now confirmed the death of 23-year-old Dylan Taylor. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on South Road at the junction with Knapton Hill, Smith’s, shortly before 6:00pm on Monday, June 1, 2026, as …

News / Royal Gazette

Police identify victim of fatal Knapton Hill collision

June 5, 2026

Police have named the victim of a fatal road collision as 23-year-old Dylan Taylor.
Mr Taylor was involved in a collision with a micro rental car while on a motorcycle at the South Road junction of Kn…

News / Royal Gazette

Police renew appeal into Cedar Park Road shooting in May

June 5, 2026

Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in which a man was shot outside a Devonshire home.
Detective Sergeant Odessa Philip, who is leading the investigation, commended those who had come f…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Man on the street’ full of praise for Sir John Swan

June 5, 2026

An icon. Trailblazer. Legend. Nothing but praise on the streets of Hamilton today when Kendal Trott asked: ‘How will Sir John Swan be remembered?

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Bernews / Sport

Tyler Smith Set For African Triathlon Cup

June 5, 2026

Tyler Smith returns to action for his first race since winning his maiden Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title. Smith will compete in the elite men’s race at the African Triathlon Cup Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia tomorrow [June 6]. Smith, who competed in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, stormed to victory in the …

News / Royal Gazette

Arrests made after police execute warrant in St George’s

June 5, 2026

Police have confirmed that several people were arrested and contraband seized after officers executed a warrant in St George’s yesterday.
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confi…

Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall’s Goldeyes Defeat Canaries

June 5, 2026

Bernmudian Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Goldeyes earned a split of their series with the Sioux Falls Canaries by cruising to a 14-3 victory at Blue Cross Park yesterday [June 4]. Winnipeg overturned a 2-1 deficit with four runs in the fourth inning and broke the game open with four more in the sixth before T.J. Schofield-Sam …

News / Royal Gazette

Sailing programme for autistic pupils gets its largest cohort

June 5, 2026

A sailing charity’s learning programme catering to young people on the autism spectrum most recently celebrated the largest cohort of its nine-year history.
Endeavour’s No Limits Sailing Programme wel…

News / Royal Gazette

Island marks Earth Day, World Oceans Day

June 5, 2026

Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and the Environment, called on the community to observe Earth Day today along with the upcoming World Oceans Day on Monday.
Mr Adams said: “Earth Day reminds …

Bernews / Sport

Enrique Mendes Commits To Chicago State

June 5, 2026

Bermudian footballer Enrique Mendes has committed to play for Division 1 Chicago State Univeristy. The forward, who has played locally for Somerset Trojans, wrote on social media: “I am proud to announce my commitment to play D1 soccer at Chicago University. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with this …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Ton-up Leverock blasts Sandys Spartans into Bermuda Smash Invitational final

June 5, 2026

A new Bermuda Smash Invitational champion will be crowned this year after Sandys Spartans handed two-times defending champions Hamilton Parish Hurricanes a 54-run defeat in the first semi-final at Nor…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 5, 2026

June 5, 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

Town halls this month for cost-effective housing proposals

June 5, 2026

Two public town hall meetings have been scheduled for this month on “a number of proposed affordable housing development projects”, the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities announced.
Presentations …

Business / Royal Gazette

Vantage $2.1b acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings closes

June 5, 2026

Vantage Group Holdings has completed its acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.

The deal, which was first announced in December, rec…

News / Royal Gazette

Bus crashes into wall at Mid Ocean Club

June 5, 2026

A driver escaped injury yesterday when a public bus crashed into a wall at the Mid Ocean Club in St George’s.
The incident happened at about 2.30pm when the vehicle was being operated as part of a dri…

News / TNN

“We haven’t had an athlete

June 5, 2026

“We haven’t had an athlete like me in years,” he said. “Investing in me at such an early stage in my career would be a great opportunity because there’s definitely a lot of growth ahead. I believe I can help transform the sport in Bermuda and inspire the next generation of young athletes.”

News / Royal Gazette

Researchers to test submersible in island’s waters

June 5, 2026

Explorers will test the capabilities of a new technologically advanced underwater vehicle in the island’s waters this month.
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences said the vessel, DeepVenture, is be…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

June 5, 2026

NASA reversed that order roughly two hours later and told the astronauts they could return to the station as the agency and its Russian counterparts examined th

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bitcoin’s star fades, as investors flock to lustre of AI and megacap IPOs

June 5, 2026

Its price has tumbled around 15% this week, the most since November 2022, when trading platform FTX imploded

International News via Reuters:

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EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

June 5, 2026

The proposal would be part of a broader review of EU trade defences due by the third quarter, including steps to speed up anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases a

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

June 5, 2026

The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda contain their outbreaks, while assisting other countries to prepare for possi

Business / Royal Gazette

Watch: PGA Tour exposure at captive conference

June 5, 2026

Butterfield Bank’s participation at the Bermuda Captive Conference included a portion of their exhibit dedicated to promoting Bermuda’s PGA Tour event, held every autumn at the Port Royal Golf Course …

Bernews / News

‘Threatening Telephone Call’ Made To Westgate

June 5, 2026

Westgate Correctional Facility received a “threatening telephone call” yesterday [June 4] relating to the “safety of staff at the facility.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility. “The threat relates to the …

News / Royal Gazette

Ministry of Justice confirms threat on Westgate prison

June 5, 2026

Police have been notified in the wake of a “threatening telephone call” relating to Westgate staff came in yesterday at the correctional facility.
The Ministry of Justice said the incident was being t…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Public meetings to be held on affordable housing

June 5, 2026

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host two public town hall meetings in June to discuss a number of proposed affordable housing development projec

Bernews / Sport

Arnold And Mello-Hill Compete In Kansas Event

June 5, 2026

Bermuda cyclists Gabriella Arnold and Philippa Mello-Hill both completed events at the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kansas, taking on one of the most demanding cycling events in the sport. Arnold competed in the prestigious Elite Women’s 200-mile race, finishing the full course in 12:36:10. She covered the listed distance of 206.9 miles, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Threatening call made to Westgate

June 5, 2026

The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FDM’s Marc Bean recalls Sir John’s words of wisdom

June 5, 2026

Statement from the Hon. Marc Bean JP on the Passing of Sir John Swan

Today, I join Bermudians in mourning the passing of Sir John Swan.

Upon assuming the

News / Royal Gazette

Tributes pour in for Sir John Swan

June 5, 2026

Tributes flowed in this morning for Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, who was hailed for his “enormous” contribution to the island.
Governor Andrew Murdoch joined the team at Governmen…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermudian Broadway star garners support from Culture Minister

June 5, 2026

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher stars alongside internationally renowned performer Lea Michele in the production of Chess in New York City

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Bernews / Business

Vantage Acquired By Howard Hughes Holdings

June 5, 2026

“Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. announced that it has been “successfully acquired” by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. [HHH]. A spokesperson said, “The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $2.1 billion, closed following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. With the closing complete, Vantage anchors Howard Hughes’ transformation into a diversified holding company. “Founded in 2020, Vantage has …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

PLP praises Sir John’s commitment to public service

June 5, 2026

The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party joins all of Bermuda in expressing our condolences on the passing of Sir John Swan, KBE, JP, former Premier of Bermuda and

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders

June 5, 2026

Enlargement has risen up the EU agenda due to Russia’s war against Ukraine

International News via Reuters:

The European Union must show it is wil

News / TNN

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June 5, 2026

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Bernews / Sport

Butterfield Extends Stay At Halesowen Town

June 5, 2026

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield will return to Halesowen Town for the 2026/27 season, the UK based club has announced. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce Milan Butterfield has committed to the Yeltz for the 2026/27 campaign. “Milan made 49 appearances last season featuring in midfield and defence. He scored six goals …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

June 5, 2026

Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s Tisza party, which ended right-wing leader Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in an April 12 election landslide, has said it would stop i

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

June 5, 2026

A Romanian Navy official’s hand was caught in a V-BAT propeller on May 12 during a Shield AI training exercise on a boat off the Texas coast – severing two of

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

June 5, 2026

Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who ousted veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban in an April election, secured the release of 16.4 billion euros ($19.1 billion)

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda overpower Belize in entertaining women’s friendly

June 5, 2026

Bermuda cruised to an impressive 4-0 win over Belize in an entertaining women’s international friendly at Flora Duffy Stadium last night.
Keunna Dill led the charge with two goals for the Lady Gombey …