EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade
The digital agreement, supplementing a free-trade accord that entered force in 2011, is designed to ease cross-border data flows, recognise electronic contracts
Olympics-LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues: IOC president Coventry
Visa issues have already arisen at the World Cup, which begins on Thursday in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
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UK consulting on steel tariff plan after warnings from users
Like other countries and the European Union, Britain is moving to protect domestic steel producers as they flag concern over the “dumping” of highly subsidised
Investors urge EU leaders not to dilute emissions trading rules during review
Forty-six signatories call on EU leaders to support a “robust and predictable” ETS during the July review, calling it “a critical moment for Europe’s competit
Danielle Raynor leads way for Phoenix Blaze in netball league
Goal shooter Danielle Raynor made a significant contribution in guiding Phoenix Blaze to a 25-10 victory over Lady Stars in a Netball Bermuda Summer League match on Tuesday night.
Raynor, one of five…
Raynor, one of five…
Bermudian international striker retained by Chorley for 2026-27 season
Bermudian international striker Kole Hall has been officially retained by National League North side Chorley FC for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
The 27-yea
Showstopping performances at gymnastics championships
The Gymnastics National Championships delivered a memorable showcase of athletic excellence, composure and determination last weekend.
Athletes representing BGA and Quality Gymnastics competed across …
Athletes representing BGA and Quality Gymnastics competed across …
Daniel Phillips storms into main draw with dominant qualifying win
Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips made a blistering start to his campaign at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey, dropping just a single game to secure his place in
Bermudian sisters Raelyn and Reyna Robinson dominate in Middle East
Bermudian youth athletes Raelyn and Reyna Robinson produced a spectacular track and field performance on the international stage, storming to a combined five go
Camp Connect Lottery Re-run After Issues
Following a review of the initial Camp Connect lottery “issues were identified” and to “ensure fairness and accuracy for all applicants, the lottery was re-run once these issues were identified,” the government said today A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda wishes to advise the public of updates with the Camp Connect registrations and allocations to …
Summer camp lottery reset after allocation problems emerge
Technical problems have emerged with government summer camp placements, including overfilled and non-consecutive weeks, causing childcare and scheduling problems for parents and calling for a repeat o…
Theatre Boycott to be marked with documentary screening
Specialty Cinema will screen excerpts of a documentary about the 1959 Theatre Boycott after the National Heroes weekend.
The Hamilton-based theatre, in collaboration with Imagine Bermuda, will also fe…
The Hamilton-based theatre, in collaboration with Imagine Bermuda, will also fe…
Public park to be created at Annie’s Bay
A plan to create a public park at Annie’s Bay has been spearheaded by the president of the St David’s Island Historical Society.
Rick Spurling said the group formed an agreement with the Bermuda Land …
Rick Spurling said the group formed an agreement with the Bermuda Land …
Bermuda to make historic debut at Portugal Basketball Festival
Bermuda’s youth basketball development is set to take a historic step forward this summer, with the island officially confirming its debut participation at th
English coaches to put island’s top prospects through paces
Bermuda’s top football prospects have been granted the fantastic opportunity of taking part in a three-day training camp led by English FA youth coach Graham Mills over the upcoming holiday weekend.
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More than $17k in school supplies delivered to public classrooms
The latest Support Public Schools donation will help teachers and students across the island’s public primary schools
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Cause of dead fish at Shelly Bay under investigation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the cause of the mass die off is not normal with a similar event taking place here in 2015
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EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament’s trade committee, said he expected a clear majority of the EU assembly to back the deal struck last July at U.S
A 36-year-old Southampton man who
A 36-year-old Southampton man who was charged earlier this year with possession of cocaine has changed his plea and admitted the offense in Magistrates’ Court.
List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 10, 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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UN human rights office to send investigators to Lebanon over potential international law violations in war, chief says
Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East conflict on March 2 when the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia fired rockets at Israel in solidarity with Iran, which
Waste collection shifted for Heroes Day
Garbage schedule rolls over by one day next week
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising that due to National Heroes Day on Monday, 15 J
Google and Bermuda College team up to build future workforce
New programme offers 500 free scholarships in high-demand digital and technology skills
Bermuda College and Google launch a new initiative to provide
Get home safe: Warning issued ahead of Carnival
Road Safety Council urges revellers to avoid driving impaired or fatigued
As Bermuda prepares to celebrate Carnival 2026 from June 10–16, the Bermuda R
Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say
Police said in a statement that they had launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects following the attack at the Jumpers informal settlement
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Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Seasonal forecasts indicate above-normal temperatures across large parts of the United States, while moisture flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico could fuel t
‘Policing Paradise’ Season Two Starts Airing
A new season of the ‘Policing Paradise’ television series has started airing this week on the BBC in the UK. In advance of the filming of the second series, Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, said: “I am so excited we are back in Bermuda for series two of Policing Paradise. This is a …
Student leader receives prestigious Deloitte scholarship
Hudson Ferris honoured as first recipient of renamed leadership award
In recognition of his recent retirement and lasting contributions to the firm and comm
Appleby Advises Convex On Transaction
Convex Group has secured USD175 million of retrocessional reinsurance protection from the capital markets through its Hypatia Ltd. [Series 2026‑1] catastrophe bond issuance. An Appleby spokesperson said, “This is the fourth catastrophe bond sponsored by Convex through Hypatia Ltd., with the Series 2026‑1 issuance providing coverage for its reinsurer underwriting entity, Convex Re, and its subsidiaries …
Fidelis Appoints Alex Rossiter & Greg Bowman
The Fidelis Partnership has announced that Alex Rossiter has been appointed Head of Portfolio Analytics & Risk Allocation, while Greg Bowman has been appointed as Group Head of Ceded Reinsurance Analytics. A spokesperson said, “The Fidelis Partnership [“TFP”] today announces two senior appointments that strengthen its technical underwriting, portfolio analytics and group‑level ceded reinsurance capabilities. Alex …
FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival To Be Held
The FrayStar Cricket Institute will be hosting their Inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival for Under-15 teams later this month. A spokesperson said, “We are excited and proud to be hosting our Inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival for Under-15 teams from across Bermuda! “This event is about much more than cricket. It is about creating opportunities, building …
Pope Leo puts focus on prisoners in first papal visit to a Spanish jail
The Brians 1 penitentiary, built in 1991 about 40 km (25 miles) outside Barcelona, currently houses around 1,000 inmates
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UK to consider easing steel tariff plan after industry warnings, Sky News says
The report said the Department for Business and Trade would be holding talks with industry groups this week on proposals that would exclude a greater number of
Thames Water to pay $1 billion under creditor takeover deal, FT reports
The utility would avoid some new penalties over four years in return for £700 million investor funding to improve assets
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Sterling steady as investors weigh U.S.-Iran peace prospects
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday in retaliation
City issues garbage advisory
A revised collection schedule has been announced for the holiday weekend
The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage
Kole Hall Retained By Chorley FC For 2026/27
Bermudian footballer Kole Hall has been retained by Chorley FC for the 2026/27 season. A statement from the UK-based club said, “Having joined for the Magpies back in June 2024, Kole had a successful campaign in 2024/25, the Bermudian international scored 12 times in 39 appearances. “Unfortunately, Kole has been side-lined throughout the 2025/26 campaign because …
Tennis: Daniel Phillips Advances In Turkey
Daniel Phillips advanced at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey after defeating Martin Ramirez of the United States in the qualifying round. Competing on hard courts at the ITF World Tennis Tour event, the Bermudian tennis player won the match in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. With the qualifying win, he moves into the main tournament …
Police renew appeal for missing boy, 11
The Bermuda Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Liam Murphy.
The boy was seen at about 3.30pm yesterday boarding a bus near Purvis Primary School, Warwick, to ma…
The boy was seen at about 3.30pm yesterday boarding a bus near Purvis Primary School, Warwick, to ma…
Liam is a pupil at
Liam is a pupil at Purvis Primary, Warwick and reportedly boarded a bus near the school around 3:30 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday, June 9, headed to Somerset.
Since SPS was founded in
Since SPS was founded in 2018, approximately $700,000worth of new school supplies have been purchased by SPS supporters to benefit public school teachers and students. In addition, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of second-hand office and school supplies, including computers, furniture, sports equipment and apparel, books and games have been donated to all public schools.
Clyde Best Story Film Heading To Atlanta
“Transforming The Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story” will screen in Atlanta during a special two-night event on July 13 and 14 at the Loudermilk Center. The announcement said, “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story will come to Atlanta for a special two-night screening event July 13-14 at the Loudermilk Center, organizers announced …
Daleys join Harveys in qualifying for Commonwealth Games
Bermuda will have two sets of siblings competing in the pool at the Commonwealth Games next month.
Swimmers Elijah and Elan Daley became the latest brother and sister to secure the qualification stand…
Swimmers Elijah and Elan Daley became the latest brother and sister to secure the qualification stand…
US coach helping Bermuda bowlers prepare for CAC Games
American Joe Slowinski has spent a lifetime turning raw bowling talent into true international contenders.
Slowinski has coached in 48 countries and has guided players on to the podium at major Games…
Slowinski has coached in 48 countries and has guided players on to the podium at major Games…
High demand for luxury RV
Last year was a busy one for Off-Grid RV, and this one is proving to be even more so for owners Tomika and Flavio Pacheco.
Since March, the couple have seen a steady stream of customers enjoying their…
Since March, the couple have seen a steady stream of customers enjoying their…
Watch: Captives offered hedge against healthcare inflation
Bermuda captives are being introduced to a new strategy to battle the rising cost of healthcare and address the persistent challenge of medical expense inflation.
Rajeev Dutt, principal and consultant…
Rajeev Dutt, principal and consultant…
Distinguished Launches Reinsurance Platform
Distinguished Programs has expanded into the reinsurance market with the launch of DistinguishedRe Property, a new property reinsurance platform led by industry veteran Frank DiPaola and backed by Bermuda-based Antares Reinsurance Company Limited. A spokesperson said, “Distinguished Programs [“Distinguished”], a leading national MGA and insurance program manager, today announced its expansion into the reinsurance market with …
Marex CEO Cites Bermuda Domicile Benefit
“Our proposed Bermuda domicile enabled us to structure the security in a way that is attractive to investors,” the CEO of Marex Group said. A statement from the company said, “Marex Group plc a diversified global financial services platform, on Tuesday announced that it has completed its offering of US$500 million perpetual subordinated resettable fixed …
College & Google Offer Free Online Training
Bermuda College and Google have launched a programme offering 500 Bermuda residents free access to online career and digital skills training through 2027. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College and Google launch a new initiative to provide residents across the island with the critical training needed to thrive in a changing global economy. Bermuda is actively building …
Convicted gunman granted partial leave to appeal
A man convicted of a 2017 shooting on Court Street in Hamilton has been given permission in part to appeal his conviction before the Privy Council in London.
Jahmico Trott was sentenced to serve 30 ye…
Jahmico Trott was sentenced to serve 30 ye…