At least 18 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
The dead included people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia, the broadcaster said
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Single-use plastics bill ‘hugely impactful’
BUEI chief welcomes Bermuda’s single-use plastics legislation, calling it a major step toward protecting the island’s environment
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EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
The European Commission will later on Wednesday announce measures on chips, cloud computing services and AI as part of its “Buy and Use European” drive
ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
Rapidly advances in AI technology have increased the risk that cyberattacks can rapidly discover and exploit vulnerabilities in bank defences and combine seemin
Western Counties series relocated amid safety concerns
Champions Southampton Rangers have been stripped of hosting rights for this year’s Western Counties series amid safety concerns over a recent spate of violence that has taken place at the club.
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Oil extends gains as Middle East hostilities flare
Brent futures gained $2.49, or 2.6%, to $98.49 a barrel at 1049 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $2.51, or 2.7%, to $96.27
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UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for Britain’s services sector fell to 49.3 from April’s 52.7, representing the first fall in output since April
UK equities slip as Middle East impasse drives oil higher
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.2% to 10,350.5 points by 1013 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Sterling struggles for direction as Iran talks at impasse
Talks to end the war remain at a stalemate, while hostilities flared again on Wednesday as an Iranian missile attack damaged Kuwait’s airport and the U.S. milit
Darrell showcases Bermuda tourism at regional forum
Tourism minister joins regional leaders in New York Caribbean Week 2026 to discuss industry growth and collaboration
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Emergency room waits improve at KEMH
Hospital says boarding times have dropped by about 60 per cent since earlier this year
The Ministry of Health and the Bermuda Hospitals Board are providi
Bermuda faces a special challenge:
Bermuda faces a special challenge: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is the country’s only emergency department, and there are no other local facilities where patients can be sent instead. For admitted patients, time in the Emergency Department has two parts: the time it takes to reach a decision to admit, and the time spent boarding until an inpatient bed becomes available.
Mereo Begins Energy Casualty Underwriting
Effective June 1st 2026, Mereo Insurance Ltd has commenced underwriting the first Excess Casualty Energy policies under a renewal rights transaction undertaken between Everen and Cedar Trace, the insurance, reinsurance, and asset management group that is strategically aligned with Mereo. A spokesperson said, “Under the transaction, ESL’s underwriting team and underwriting systems supporting the portfolio …
Arch Prices $2 Billion Notes Offering
Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced the pricing of a $2 billion senior notes offering, with proceeds earmarked for debt retirement, tender offers, and general corporate purposes ahead of its expected June 9 closing. The company said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. [NASDAQ: ACGL] [“Arch” or the “Company”] announced today the pricing of its offering of $600,000,000 …
Adam Hall Helps Goldeyes Claim Victory
Bermuda’s Adam Hall went 2-for-4 and scored two runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 6-3 at Blue Cross Park. Hall also made a catch at the left-field wall in the third inning. The Goldeyes scored four runs in the seventh inning, with Noah Marcelo hitting a three-run home run. Winnipeg play …
Shequita Parson Leads Concacaf Workshop
Bermudian Shequita Parson helped lead a Concacaf Venue and Match Coordinators workshop in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Parsons, the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s and Legends Scholarship Committee chair, co-led the two-day course with Jamaica’s Patrick Beckford at the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association National Academy. The workshop focused on the roles of Match Commissioners …
Daniel Phillips Claims Victory In Kayseri
Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips earned his first ATP singles ranking points of the season after defeating Timofei Derepasko in the opening round of the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey. Phillips beat the Russian world No 648 in three sets, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, to advance to the second round of the clay-court event. The victory marks a …
Pinnacle Acquires Ordinance Holdings
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. announced that it has acquired Bermuda-based Ordinance Holdings Limited and the renewal rights for clients of Canadian firm Grape Bay Actuarial Consulting Inc, effective June 30, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Ordinance, located in Hamilton, Bermuda, provides actuarial consulting services to insurance, reinsurance, captive insurance and segregated accounts companies. Grape Bay is …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 2 2026
June 2 saw 5,756 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $322,336.00 BD. 5,756 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.8% at $56.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,598.44, up 1.63% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Heather Bisbee Joins Trebuchet Group
Trebuchet Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Heather Bisbee as Group Finance Director. A spokesperson said, “Trebuchet Group Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Bisbee as Group Finance Director, effective 13th April 2026. “Heather is an experienced senior financial manager with high-level experience in the re/insurance industry in both regulatory …
Andrew Armstrong Congratulated On Call-Up
Andrew Armstrong has been congratulated on his call-up to the Bermuda national football team for their friendly match against Cape Verde on Saturday [June 6]. Bermuda will face Cape Verde at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut. The striker transferred from the University of Dayton to Marshall University in January. Marshall University is …
Juturre Burgess Retained By Harborough
Bermuda footballer Jutorre Burgess has been retained by Enterprise National League North side Harborough. Burgess helped Harborough claim the Pitching In Southern League Premier Central Division title last season. The winger missed the second half of the campaign after suffering a knee injury in December last year. Burgess won the Harborough Young Player of the …
Rider from Smith’s crash becomes ninth road death of 2026
A man died after the bike he was riding collided with a rental microcar in Smith’s on Monday, police have confirmed.
The Bermuda Police Service said that the rental vehicle was reportedly heading eas…
The Bermuda Police Service said that the rental vehicle was reportedly heading eas…
Ken Pitcher (1961-2026): feared fast bowler and Cup Match player
St David’s lost a favoured “Billy Bie”, cricketer and Bermuda a trusted servant with Ken Pitcher’s passing in Atlanta at the age of 64 last month.
Throughout his battle with illness, Pitcher — who was…
Throughout his battle with illness, Pitcher — who was…
Williams sisters win tournament in El Salvador
Sisters T’Mia and Phoenix Williams formed part of the victorious Team Venezuela. at the Capital Basketera in El Salvador last week
The two played in all of the team’s six matches and went undefeated i…
The two played in all of the team’s six matches and went undefeated i…
Dellwood students learn to love water at National Sports Centre
Students from Dellwood Middle School have been given the chance to experience swimming lessons thanks to the generosity of iSwim Bermuda.
Approximately 90 M1, M2, and M3 students, including 10 ASD st…
Approximately 90 M1, M2, and M3 students, including 10 ASD st…
Captive guru Thomas McMahon gets lifetime achievement award
Thomas McMahon was awarded the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry.
Mr McMahon received the award, the highest …
Mr McMahon received the award, the highest …
Breakfast is served at Fire & Slice
As a semi-industrial area, Serpentine Road, Pembroke, can be busy with truckers, warehouse workers and tradespeople buzzing through at an early hour.
To cater to the area’s needs, Fire & Slice Piz…
To cater to the area’s needs, Fire & Slice Piz…
BMA explores opening door to foreign banks
A new framework that would allow foreign banks to offer services in Bermuda through a local agent is one of the ideas floated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority in a discussion paper on the future of b…
Watch: Students get captive exposure
Students and interns from Bermuda, Canada, the United States and Britain have been learning about the industry from experienced professionals during the Bermuda Captive Conference.
Those studying for,…
Those studying for,…
Drink-driver carrying child banned from roads
Two drink-drivers who crashed their motorbikes while carrying pillion passengers — one a child — have been banned from the roads.
Nicole Maderal, 33, and 27-year-old Ciaran Tumulty admitted drink-dri…
Nicole Maderal, 33, and 27-year-old Ciaran Tumulty admitted drink-dri…
Two men appeared before the
Two men appeared before the Supreme Court during yesterday’s monthly arraignment session to answer a series of grievous bodily harm and assault charges involving a corrections officer.
Attorney-General Holds Meetings In Trinidad
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson held a series of official justice-sector meetings during her visit to Trinidad and Tobago last week. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Wilkerson was in Port of Spain to attend the 62nd Plenary and Working Group Meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, held from 25 to 29 …
The Ministry of Justice advised
The Ministry of Justice advised today that the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, held a series of official justice-sector meetings during her visit to Trinidad and Tobago last week.
Bermuda Smash match rained off
The Bermuda Smash Invitational encounter between champions Hamilton Parish Hurricanes and Smith’s Sixers was washed out without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain on Tuesday.
Competition organisers…
Competition organisers…
KEMH bed capacity plan brings ‘measurable improvements’
Hospital patients admitted from the island’s only emergency department waited a median of 20 hours to be transferred to a ward in May — a meaningful improvement on previous months, the Ministry of Hea…
Jamin Hodgkins’ Manly Defeat Souths
Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins was an unused substitute as Manly defeated Souths 57-21 in the Sydney Rugby Union Premiership Second Grade Colin Caird Division. Manly ran in a series of tries to secure a bonus-point victory at Forshaw Rugby Park. Hodgkins, who joined the club ahead of the season, was named among the …
Gavin Manders Wins Gold In Trinidad
Gavin Manders has won the gold medal in the Mixed Doubles Open at the Pickleball Paradise ANSA Bank Open in Trinidad. Partnering with American Kristin Stepp, Manders advanced to the final with an 11-6 victory over Nathaniel Alexander and Kayla Teape in the semi-finals. Manders and Stepp then defeated Trinidadian pair Joshua Arnold and Liselle …
Butterfield shares jump on BSX and NYSE
Shares of Butterfield Bank gained 1.8 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today. The bank climbed $1 to close on $56 on the trading of 5,756 shares.
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index climbed 57.57 p…
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index climbed 57.57 p…
BHB On Wait Times, Overcrowding, Beds, More
Officials said that efforts to improve patient flow at KEMH have reduced Emergency Department boarding times by about 60%, and also said that to ”support long-term system sustainability, BHB will be adding thirty long-term care beds at MWI.” Update On Ongoing Work To Improve Patient Flow A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health and the …
Allshores/Phoenix Pharmacy coverage deal takes effect
A postponed prescription coverage deal between Allshores and Phoenix came into effect yesterday, with the insurer lauding that some high-cost drugs will now hav
Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at software developer conference
At Microsoft’s annual software developer conference in San Francisco, Microsoft executives revealed Project Solara, a family of prototypes that includes device
Foundation collaborates with artist award on workshop
Music and art will collide in a workshop and community celebration organised by the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation and the Harvey Cooper Award.
They are partnering to host the hands-on programme on Jun…
They are partnering to host the hands-on programme on Jun…
Attorney-General meets legal officials in Trinidad & Tobago
The Attorney-General met with a series of top legal officials during a visit to Trinidad and Tobago last week.
Kim Wilkerson, who is also the Minister of Justice, was in Port of Spain to attend the 62…
Kim Wilkerson, who is also the Minister of Justice, was in Port of Spain to attend the 62…
Darrell promotes Bermuda in New York
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport highlighted Bermuda’s tourism sector at Caribbean Week 2026 in New York.
The annual event, organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organi…
The annual event, organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organi…
Shadow public works minister criticises roadwork timing
A One Bermuda Alliance MP has criticised Government for ignoring improvements suggested by residents as works on a Southampton road get underway.
Linda Smith, the Shadow Minister of Public Works and…
Linda Smith, the Shadow Minister of Public Works and…
Results: Deloitte Open At Pomander Gate
Chloe Mcbrearty, Shelby Madeiros and Lee Terceira advanced in the Women’s Singles A draw at the Deloitte Open at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club. Mcbrearty defeated Nadhira J Durham 7-6, 6-0, while Madeiros beat Arianna Parra Delgado 6-0, 6-3. Terceira also progressed after defeating Caitlin Conyers 6-2, 7-6. In the Women’s Doubles A quarter-finals, Cayla …
Endeavour Offers Inclusive Sailing Programmes
Endeavour, a Bermuda charity, runs free inclusive sailing programmes that build confidence and skills for young people, including neurodiverse students. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and non-profit that continues to create meaningful opportunities for young people across Bermuda through inclusive, hands-on learning experiences on and off the water. By engaging diverse youth …
Premier Attends Overseas Territories Day Events
Premier David Burt is in London this week for official engagements including Overseas Territories Day events, meetings with UK officials, and participation in a UK–Bermuda financial services forum. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, David Burt has travelled to London this week for a series of official engagements. On Monday, 1 June, the Premier joined counterparts …
Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base in central Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda has angered many Ken