Economist: We need IB’s voice on CARICOM
Economist Craig Simmons says we need an opinion from International Business on CARICOM membership, and we need to be cautious when making per capita comparisons
Pubs hope to score big during World Cup
As excitement builds around the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Thursday, sports bars and pubs on the island are preparing for a boost in business. Kenda
Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter, US must react
He said the two U.S. pilots involved in the incident were both safe and uninjured
International News via Reuters:
U.S. President Donald Trump said o
Butterfield shares jump 2.7% on BSX
Butterfield Bank stock worth $513,000 traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today, as the bank’s share price climbed 2.7 per cent.
The $1.50 gain left Butterfield’s share price at $57 at the close. The…
The $1.50 gain left Butterfield’s share price at $57 at the close. The…
Record number of Duke of Edinburgh awardees honoured
A record-breaking number of young people achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award were celebrated at a special ceremony at Government House.
No fewer than 27 awardees achieved Gold — the highest …
No fewer than 27 awardees achieved Gold — the highest …
Trash collections delayed next week
Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout next week owing to National Heroes Day.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment stated that trash collection will follow a “roll-over” sch…
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment stated that trash collection will follow a “roll-over” sch…
Bermuda to mark King’s Birthday on Saturday
Bermuda will celebrate the official birthday of King Charles III with a parade along Front Street on Saturday.
Members of the public can join Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, and other dignitaries at the…
Members of the public can join Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, and other dignitaries at the…
Danté Leverock Joins Bermuda Coaching Team
Danté Leverock said he is honoured to have joined the Bermuda national football team coaching staff. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, travelled with the team for their international friendly match against Cape Verde at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, at the weekend. Bermuda were defeated 3-0 by Cape Verde, …
Comeback of police TV series for second season
A second series documenting the work of Bermuda Police Service has started to air on the BBC this week.
Policing Paradise goes behind the scenes on the front line with the island’s police force, f…
Below normal hurricane season does not mean a lower threat, says BWS
June 1st marked the start of the 2026 hurricane season
A below normal hurricane season does not mean a lower threat level, according to forecasters at th
CG proposes 25% health insurance hike in Cayman
A subsidiary of Bermudian-based Coralisle Group plans to hike premium prices for its most basic health insurance plan in the Cayman Islands by 25 per cent, sparking a review by regulators.
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More than 1…
CG proposes 25% health insurance hike in Cayman
A subsidiary of Bermudian-based Coralisle Group plans to hike premium prices for its most basic health insurance plan in the Cayman Islands by 25 per cent, sparking a review by regulators.
More than 1…
More than 1…
US-based Bermudian crowned Miss Arizona for America
A Bermudian-born business owner, community leader and advocate based in the United States has been crowned Miss Arizona for America.
Abby Charles, who has roots in Smith’s Parish and is an alumna of T…
Abby Charles, who has roots in Smith’s Parish and is an alumna of T…
Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after ‘barbaric’ knife attack sparks anger
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as “sickening” after video of the attack, which took place in north Belfast late on Monday evening, was shared widely on social media International News via Reuters: Police in Northern Ireland appealed for calm after arresting a Sudanese man on Tuesday over a knife attack that left […]
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Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants
In a first trip by a pope to the archipelago, beginning on Thursday, Leo will visit the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria, which in 2020 was criticised by a l
Candidates for UN’s top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Four of the five candidates to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who completes his second five-year term at the end of this year, laid out their visio
UK’s FTSE 100 hits over three-week low as banks, energy stocks sag
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 1.4% lower at 10,227.33 points, its weakest close since May 15
International News via Reuters:
Britain’s blue-ch
Pacific Life Re seals third transaction with Anshin Life
Bermudian-based Pacific Life Re has announced its third asset-intensive block reinsurance deal with Japanese life insurer Anshin Life, a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings.
The deal follows transacti…
The deal follows transacti…
Soca king to headline Admiralty House concert
The king of soca will wow audiences on land and sea during a concert on Saturday.
A statement said the world-renowned Machel Montano will headline the Waves soca in the water bash at Admiralty House P…
A statement said the world-renowned Machel Montano will headline the Waves soca in the water bash at Admiralty House P…
Homecoming: David Bascome returns to North Village in major youth football partnership
North Village Community Club (NVCC) and the Bascome Futbol Leadership Academy (BFLA) have announced a major strategic partnership aimed at transforming youth fo
27 Young People Earn Earn DoE Gold Award
Twenty-seven young people have earned the Gold Award, the highest level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Monday 8 June 2026, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda gathered at Government House to honour 27 young people who have achieved the Gold Award, the highest level of …
Annapolis to Bermuda: Time Machine within touching distance of glory as lead balloons
The frontrunners aboard Time Machine are within touching distance of silverware after stretching their lead to a monumental margin on day three of the 2026 Anna
Karl Roberts rules out permanent Bermuda job despite praising ‘coachable’ squad
Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team interim head coach Karl Roberts has firmly ruled himself out of the running for the permanent position, insisting his sol
Bermuda face tough World Cup hurdle as ICC revert to Global Qualifier
Bermuda could find it even harder to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup if the world cricket governing body goes ahead with plans to reinstate a Global Qualifier.
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At its latest meeting held in Ah…
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7thJune 2026, police officers were conducting stop and search operations on Crow Lane, near Lane Hill, Pembroke, when they stopped a motorcar travelling east, driven by a 22-year-old male.
Siblinga Elijah and Elan Daley shatter national benchmarks in Canada
Bermudian swimming siblings Elijah and Elan Daley took the pool by storm at the 2026 June Performance Meet in Canada, rewriting the record books and logging an
PGA Tour event benefits charities to tune of $1.4m
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, together with joint title sponsors Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) and Butterfield, have announced that the 2025 tournament generated over $1.4 million in charita…
Johnny Bart secures spot in Ontario Amateur Championship
Johnny Bart underlined his potential after beating a stellar field to qualify for the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship.
The Saltus Grammar School student punched well above his weight, shooting an i…
The Saltus Grammar School student punched well above his weight, shooting an i…
Clean sweeps on latest BMRA race day
Cheng-Hsien Ning, Kannen Morris-Dickinson and Carter Burgess each completed clean sweeps of their respective classes as the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association staged another successful race day at …
Antares Re backs MGA’s new reinsurance offering
Bermudian-based Antares Re is backing a reinsurance offering from a US-based managing general agency.
Distinguished Programmes announced its expansion into the reinsurance market with the addition of …
Distinguished Programmes announced its expansion into the reinsurance market with the addition of …
Think Pink with Jade Morris
In the first episode of season 2; we explore Bermuda’s vibrant Carnival and its cultural significance, community impact, and upcoming events, featuring insights
Two Men Arrested: Warrant, Knife, Unlicensed
A 22-year-old man was arrested after being found driving without a licence and having an outstanding warrant, while in a separate matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon in public. Unlicensed Driver With Outstanding Warrant A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th June 2026, police …
Man arrested for hidden knife during traffic stop
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night after a concealed knife was found on his person during a traffic stop.
A police spokesman said that at about 10.45pm on Saturday, officers were on mobi…
A police spokesman said that at about 10.45pm on Saturday, officers were on mobi…
Two motorists arrested, one of them had a knife
Police say the arrests were made as ‘proactive patrols’ continue
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Bermuda Police Service release:Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th Ju
Residents in the Glebe Road,
Residents in the Glebe Road, Friswell Hill South Terrace, and Parsons Road areas say yesterday’s disturbing incident reopened painful memories of one of Bermuda’s darkest periods of gun violence, bringing fear, anxiety, and trauma back to the forefront of their minds.
US helicopter crew who went down in Strait of Hormuz rescued by drone
A U.S. Navy surface drone found and rescued the two crew from the waters of the strait, the U.S. military’s Central Command told Reuters
International N
Video: Karl Roberts After Victory Over Belize
Bermuda’s women’s national football team defeated Belize in two matches, with interim coach Karl Roberts praising the team’s performance after they secured the back-to-back victories. In the first match, Bermuda defeated Belize 4-0, with Keunna Dill scoring twice and Kenni Thompson and Evans Welch each adding a goal. In the second match, Dill scored again …
Minister Grants Permission For Capsule Units
Minister Diallo Rabain has granted planning permission for nine prototype capsule units for emergency housing in the west end, with the permission granted for a limited period of four years. The letter from the Minister said, “I have carefully considered the record of appeal, and I have decided to uphold the appeal and grant planning permission …
Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport, regulator says
Nationwide violence broke out two years ago following a knife attack in the northern England city of Southport, which left three young girls dead at a Taylor Sw
Apple failed to make its AI tool to comply to EU regulations, EU Commission says
“The decision not to roll out Siri AI in the EU is Apple’s and Apple’s only,” spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters in Brussels
International News
Stocks get a boost from tech dip-buying; bonds flag
In Europe, the STOXX 600 edged up 0.5%, led by tech heavyweights ASML and Infineon. U.S. stock futures rose 0.4% to 0.6%, as a broad range of shares gained in p
Bank of England warns of scams after fake video shows brawl with Reform UK’s Farage
Images available on Elon Musk’s X platform on Tuesday linked through to web pages showing a pretend BBC News article which promoted a financial trading scheme w
Pope Leo heads to Barcelona on Spain tour focused on war and migration
Leo, who has adopted a more forceful tone recently against the direction of global leadership, also told Spain’s parliament on Monday that the “moral greatness”
London’s FTSE 100 weighed by GSK shares after Nuvalent takeover
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slipped 0.3% to 10,341 points by 0810 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.2%
International News via Reuters:
UK’s
Sterling rises against euro, dollar as risk sentiment improves
The pound is seen as a risk-sensitive currency, given Britain’s reliance on global trade and capital flows
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Sterling
BermudAir sees demand for service to Caribbean
Another aircraft is to be added to the BermudAir fleet by the end of the year as the airline eyes a “good demand” for non-stop service between the island and the Caribbean, the company’s founder and c…
Police say no evidence of gunshots near Pembroke school
A primary school lockdown was lifted this afternoon as police said there was no evidence to substantiate concerns about suspected gunshots in the area.
There had been a significant police presence in …
There had been a significant police presence in …
Rabain grants permission for modular housing at Boaz Island
A decision by the Development Applications Board to reject plans for modular housing at Boaz Island has been overturned by the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation.
In a June 5 letter…
In a June 5 letter…
Registration Opens For BMHF 5K Walk Event
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] announced that registration is now open for the 4th Annual Steps to Mental Wellness 5K Walk & 2nd Annual Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Botanical Gardens, Camden House Lawn, in observance of World Mental Health Day. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event will …
Rego & Furtado Selected For Azores Programme
Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have been selected for an international academic and cultural initiative designed to strengthen ties between the Azores and its global diaspora. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, are pleased to announce the selection of Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado as the two Bermuda …