EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
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
WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda contain their outbreaks, while assisting other countries to prepare for possi
Watch: PGA Tour exposure at captive conference
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 …
‘Threatening Telephone Call’ Made To Westgate
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 …
Ministry of Justice confirms threat on Westgate prison
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…
The Ministry of Justice said the incident was being t…
Public meetings to be held on affordable housing
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
Arnold And Mello-Hill Compete In Kansas Event
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, …
Threatening call made to Westgate
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.
FDM’s Marc Bean recalls Sir John’s words of wisdom
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
Tributes pour in for Sir John Swan
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…
Governor Andrew Murdoch joined the team at Governmen…
Bermudian Broadway star garners support from Culture Minister
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher stars alongside internationally renowned performer Lea Michele in the production of Chess in New York City
Full st
Vantage Acquired By Howard Hughes Holdings
“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 …
PLP praises Sir John’s commitment to public service
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
EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders
Enlargement has risen up the EU agenda due to Russia’s war against Ukraine
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Butterfield Extends Stay At Halesowen Town
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 …
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
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
Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
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
Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week
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)
Bermuda overpower Belize in entertaining women’s friendly
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 …
Keunna Dill led the charge with two goals for the Lady Gombey …
Fireworks expected as Bermuda Smash reaches knockout stage
Hamilton Parish Hurricanes coach Clay Smith is eyeing a spot in the final when his side take on Sandys Spartans in the Bermuda Smash Invitational semi-finals at North Field, National Sports Centre, on…
‘String’ Bean catching eye on and off pitch at Bermuda Smash
A coach can instil many skills and tricks in aspiring athletes but he cannot make them taller.
While coaches can drill footwork, sharpen timing, build fitness and scheme tactics, not even the most cre…
While coaches can drill footwork, sharpen timing, build fitness and scheme tactics, not even the most cre…
Equestrian community mourns loss of Claire Howard
The equestrian community in Bermuda is mourning the loss of Claire Howard, who died suddenly last month just a few days before her 40th birthday.
Howard competed regularly for Bermuda as a teenage sh…
Howard competed regularly for Bermuda as a teenage sh…
Insurance industry yet to catch up with AI risk
As artificial intelligence grows in usage, so does the risk, an audience at the Bermuda Captive Conference heard.
An informal poll at the event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club found that alt…
An informal poll at the event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club found that alt…
Tannock explains island’s dominance in maritime liability reinsurance
Tawana Tannock told delegates at the Bermuda Captive Conference the story of how Bermuda has emerged as a leader in the maritime liability reinsurance business.
The managing director of the Skuld Berm…
The managing director of the Skuld Berm…
US-China relations loom over economic future
The United States-China relationship is a dominant factor that will impact everyone for a generation, a banking executive told the Bermuda Captive Conference.
Andrew McDougall, Barclays’ group managin…
Andrew McDougall, Barclays’ group managin…
Watch: Paradise plans to provide community event space
A Paradise Mobile initiative will foster small business development that will bring new ideas to market.
It is part of a rethink of upstairs offices that the company now sees as event space at its 24 …
It is part of a rethink of upstairs offices that the company now sees as event space at its 24 …
Sir John Swan (1935-2026): A man of the people
Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier and millionaire businessman, has died, aged 90.
The arc of Bermuda politics during the 1980s and first half of the 1990s is a story of his career’s asc…
The arc of Bermuda politics during the 1980s and first half of the 1990s is a story of his career’s asc…
Sir John Swan’s big gamble on independence
After 13 years as leader, Sir John Swan threw the dice and gambled his premiership in a bid to salvage a win for his wish to see an independent Bermuda.
And on the morning of the vote, August 15, 1995…
And on the morning of the vote, August 15, 1995…
‘Unlivable’: manure deluge from problem farm hits neighbour
A “deluge” of manure from a cattle farm on to a neighbouring property has highlighted the ongoing difficulty of containing waste from Green Land Farm in Smith’s, despite efforts to hold back run-off.
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A rare political misstep: ‘Young Blacks are a problem’
For more than 35 years, a comment during a noise pollution debate in the House of Assembly has been used as a shorthand for Bermuda’s social problems and as a cudgel against the man who made it, Sir J…
Man pleads guilty to sexual offence involving child
A man who admitted sexually assaulting a child will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in August.
Tyrone Butterfield, 22, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in March 2025 in Pembroke.
On Tuesday…
Tyrone Butterfield, 22, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in March 2025 in Pembroke.
On Tuesday…
US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 344 confirmed cases of the disease and 60 deaths, according to the World Health O
UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
The Defence Investment Plan will lay out the funding for military equipment and services to ensure the armed forces move to a state of “warfighting readiness”,
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says
The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally traded food commodities, averaged 130.8 points in May, 0.2% down from its revised April
Stocks drop as US-Iran peace talks stall, AI rally cools
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining U.S
OBA pays respects to Sir John Swan
The party expresses sympathy to the family and honours Sir John Swan’s public service
Statement from Opposition Leader, the Hon Ben Smith, JP, MP
Wilson Joins Cedar Trace Capital Management
Cedar Trace announced the appointment of Chris Wilson as Managing Director of Cedar Trace Capital Management, further strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to expand its insurance-linked securities [ILS] and investment management platform. A spokesperson said, “Based in Bermuda, Wilson will support key ILS operational functions while supporting underwriting, investor relations, fund-raising, and …
Women’s Football: Bermuda Defeat Belize 4-0
The Bermuda women’s national football team produced an impressive performance on home soil, defeating Belize 4-0 in an international friendly at the Flora Duffy South Field last night. Keunna Dill scored twice in the first half, to give Bermuda the 2-0 lead. Kenni Thompson then scored a third goal for Bermuda, and Evans Welch then …
Fidelis Launches New PVT Consortium
The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] announced the launch of the TFP PVT Consortium, which “brings together leading Lloyd’s syndicates to deploy meaningful new capacity into the War, Terror and Political Violence [WTPV] market at a time of heightened global demand and significant market dislocation resulting from the Middle East conflict.” A spokesperson said, “The Consortium, placed …
Somersfield Academy is pleased to
Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the return of the Bermuda Gambit chess tournament on June 17, 2026, a student-led initiative that raises money for The Family Centre.
Phillips Advances To Quarter-Finals In Turkey
Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued his impressive run in Turkey, defeating Algeria’s Mohamed Ali Abibsi 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the ITF M15 Kayseri 3 tournament. The M15 Kayseri event is part of the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and is staged in Turkey, with $15,000 in prize money. The talented …
Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race Starts Today
20 yachts carrying 145 crew will set sail from Annapolis, Maryland, today [June 5] at 2:30pm Bermuda time as the competitors in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race begins their 753-mile race to Bermuda. “This year, we have 20 yachts with 145 crew participating in the Race. Additionally, the Pride of Baltimore will be …
Kiwon Waldron Places 3rd In Indiana Pace Class
Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron secured one podium finish and two sixth-place finishes during a multi-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished third in Race One driving Tellit Candy in the Pace Class, recording a time of 1:54.1. In Race Five, Waldron drove Ima Mess to a sixth-place finish in the …
AM Best Affirms North End Re’s Ratings
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect North End Re Ltd.’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well …
Erica Hawley To Compete In Triathlon Cup Huatulco
Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley has been officially named to the Elite Women’s Start List for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco, scheduled for June 14 at Plaza Santa Cruz in Huatulco, Mexico. The Elite Women’s race will feature a highly competitive field of 48 athletes competing over the sprint distance, which includes a 750m swim, …
Biography: Sir John Swan’s meteoric rise from dyslexic child to national leader
Biography supplied by the Government of Bermuda
Sir John Swan was a real estate developer, philanthropist, and the longest-serving Premier of Bermuda. He was
Bermuda Tonight joins the nation
Bermuda Tonight joins the nation in mourning the passing of Bermuda National Hero, Sir John Swan.
Sir John was Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, leading the country from 1982 to 1995 and leaving an indelible mark on the Island’s political, economic, and social development.
Bermuda Mourns The Death Of Sir John Swan
[Updating] Bermuda is tonight mourning the death of Sir John Swan, the island’s longest serving Premier. Premier David Burt said, “Sir John dominated Bermuda’s politics for a generation and for over a decade served as Premier of Bermuda. His tenure was historic and those of us who have followed him in this office still feel …
Premier Burt pays tribute to Sir John
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Government of Bermuda Press Release:
The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today expressed his sincere condole