Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
The proposed $110 billion takeover would unite two of the entertainment industry’s most enduring franchises, though critics including some Hollywood stars have
Bank of England’s Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
Bailey, speaking at his annual appearance before the House of Lords’ Economic Affairs Committee, also said the answer to target misses was not to raise the infl
Premier in London for Overseas Territories Day Celebrations and Stakeholder Forum
The Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, has travelled to London this week for a series of official engagements.
On Monday, 1 June, the Premier joined co
Emma Harvey smashes national record in Barcelona
Olympian Emma Harvey has lowered her own national benchmark against a world-class field at the prestigious Mare Nostrum Swim Series in Barcelona.
Harvey prod
Bermuda hosts Caribbean border security conference
Bermuda played host to a regional border security conference for the first time in two decades with officers invited from across the Caribbean.
The 48th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Customs Law …
The 48th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Customs Law …
Rider dies after Smith’s collision
A man died after the bike he was riding collided with a rental car in Smith’s yesterday, police confirmed this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that the 23-year-old was riding west along So…
The Bermuda Police Service said that the 23-year-old was riding west along So…
Immigration department to accept direct messages
Queries for the Department of Immigration can be e-mailed directly to the team in efforts to improve customer service, the Government announced.
From June 1, anyone who e-mails the department with que…
From June 1, anyone who e-mails the department with que…
Madeiros and Terceira charge into semis at Pomander Gate
The high-intensity drama at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club scaled new heights as the Deloitte Open moved into a crucial third day under blistering conditions in
Manders excels as pickleball breaks new ground in region
Gavin Manders made a successful trip to Trinidad, winning two golds and one silver medal in some of the region’s most prestigious pickleball events.
Manders won gold in the Caribbean’s first-ever Min…
Manders won gold in the Caribbean’s first-ever Min…
Police Confirm: Male Dies Following Collision
One person has died following a collision in Smith’s, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a rental micro-car and a motorcycle near the junction …
‘Shared services can cut costs for start-ups’
Speaking on the recently-release Entrepreneurship Blueprint, Labour Minister Jason Hayward hopes to see expanded incubator services akin to those he has seen ov
One restores service after internet outage
Internet services have been restored to One Communications customers after a network outage that affected residents across Bermuda.
A spokeswoman for the company said teams will continue to monitor an…
A spokeswoman for the company said teams will continue to monitor an…
Police confirm death of biker after crash in Smith’s
Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched to a serious r
Simons appointed Bermuda Referees’ Association president
Bermuda’s football officiating has entered a new era following the unopposed election of pioneering FIFA referee Tashon Simons as President of the Bermuda Ref
Arch launches tender offer to buy back $350m of debt
Arch Capital Group has launched a tender offer to buy back up to $350 million of outstanding debt securities from investors.
The offer from the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer applies to its 5.1…
The offer from the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer applies to its 5.1…
MP: ‘Roadworks in Southampton took residents by surprise’
Opposition MP also suggests the work being done does not match residents’ priorities
Statement by Linda Smith, OBA MP for Constituency #31, Southampto
Insurance executive Thomas McMahon honoured for lifetime achievements
The Bermuda Captive Conference is proud to announce Thomas McMahon as the recipient of the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstandi
Bermuda Is Love Offer Internship Programme
Bermuda Is Love announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, a paid two-week internship designed to provide young people with hands-on experience in social justice, human rights, and community advocacy. A spokesperson said, “The programme will take place from July 13–24, 2026, at the Bermuda Is Love Law Office located at 38 Union …
Actuarial firm Pinnacle acquires Ordinance and Grape Bay
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, an American actuarial services firm, has acquired Bermudian-based Ordinance Holdings and the renewal rights for clients of Canadian firm Grape Bay Actuarial Consulting, e…
Thomas McMahon receives lifetime achievement award
Thomas McMahon was today awarded the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry.
Presented annually at the Bermuda Cap…
Presented annually at the Bermuda Cap…
McMahon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bermuda Captive Conference announced Thomas McMahon as the recipient of the 2026 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his “outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry and his decades of leadership, advocacy and service to the captive community both locally and internationally.” A spokesperson said, “Presented annually at the Bermuda Captive Conference, the Fred …
Ruth Thomas honoured in new heritage film
Department of Culture unveils first documentary in a series preserving Bermuda’s cultural stories
The Department of Culture welcomed guests to th
Motorists warned of delays on Church Road
Single-lane closures scheduled weekdays as public works crews carry out upgrades
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that there will be rolli
Free HIV testing offered throughout June
Health officials encourage residents to get tested and learn the facts during HIV Awareness Month
The Ministry of Health today announced the start
British mortgage approvals rise to 15-month high, Bank of England data shows
On Tuesday, the BoE said that 65,945 mortgages were approved in April, up from 63,979 in March, the highest point since January 2025
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New email channels aim to improve immigration service
Department promises responses within two business days for key immigration enquiries
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance customer service, the Depa
Customs leaders gather for regional security talks
CCLEC conference focuses on tackling smuggling, trafficking and other cross-border threats through greater cooperation
Bermuda’s role in regional
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
The agency said on Tuesday there had been 48 deaths and six people have recovered in Congo
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The World Health Organiza
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, accordi
UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts
The comments suggest the watchdog may reduce its estimate of the government’s fiscal buffer by more than some analysts have predicted
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Trump homeland secretary testifies before Senate panel amid airport threats, detention protests
The public faceoff comes as Republicans are pushing for $72 billion in additional funding for President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort over the next thr
Soccer-Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup
The tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States is expected to be Ronaldo’s record-breaking sixth World Cup, an astonishing feat for a 41-year-old who ha
Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target by 2040
Reducing carbon emissions would be consistent with international efforts to curb rising global temperatures and the Labour government says cleaner energy can he
UK’s FTSE 100 rises on mining boost; focus on Middle East peace moves
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.4% to 10,377.4 points by 1129 GMT, set to snap a three-day losing streak, if gains hold
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‘Thoughts Become Things’ Wins Two Telly Awards
Thoughts Become Things, the six-minute short poetry film produced by Bermudian creative company SJD World Ltd, has won two awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards. A spokesperson said, “The wins bring the project’s total award count to 13 and mark another significant milestone in what has become one of the most decorated independent film …
Emma Harvey Sets 50m Butterfly Record
Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey set a new national record in the Women’s 50m Butterfly at the Mare Nostrum Swim Series in Barcelona, Spain. Competing at the Club Natació Sant Andreu, Harvey finished the A Final in 26.54 seconds. The time lowered her previous Bermuda national record of 26.59 seconds, which she established at the USA …
BFA in a pickle as Shaun Goater says no to Bermuda job
Shaun Goater has declined an offer to become Bermuda’s next national football coach.
The former Manchester City striker has revealed that he was offered the position by the Bermuda Football Associatio…
The former Manchester City striker has revealed that he was offered the position by the Bermuda Football Associatio…
Emma Harvey breaks national record on European swing
Emma Harvey set a national record in the 50 metres butterfly in Europe at the weekend.
Harvey lowered her own mark of 26.59sec to 26.54 at the prestigious Mare Nostrum Series, which consists of three …
Harvey lowered her own mark of 26.59sec to 26.54 at the prestigious Mare Nostrum Series, which consists of three …
Angela DeSilva To Umpire At CAC Games
Bermudian Angela DeSilva has been selected as an international umpire for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, this summer. DeSilva has already gained international experience, having served as the only local hockey umpire at the Women’s Pan American Challenge in Bermuda in 2024. She also umpired at the CAC Games …
Navium Unveils AI Cargo Insurance Plan
Navium Marine, the marine-focused specialty MGA operating through The Fidelis Partnership’s Pine Walk platform, has partnered with Overhaul, a provider of global cargo risk management, to launch a “first-of-its-kind insurance solution built on real-time visibility of AI infrastructure cargo.” A spokesperson said, “The Helix Consortium connects Overhaul’s cargo risk management technology with the world’s leading …
Beazley Appoints Stefan Wunderlich To ART Role
Beazley announced that Stefan Wunderlich has been appointed Head of Alternative Risk Transfer [ART] alongside his existing role as Head of Parametric. A spokesperson said, “Beazley, the leading specialty insurer, today announces that Stefan Wunderlich has been appointed Head of Alternative Risk Transfer [ART] alongside his existing role of Head of Parametric and will be …
Football: Robin Hood Defeat Dandy Town 4-1
Robin Hood defeated the Dandy Town Hornets 4-1 in the latest Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division match. Ayden Gardner opened the scoring for Robin Hood in the 13th minute before Tajai Goater doubled the lead in the 40th minute. Dandy Town pulled a goal back through Jhazii Johnson in the 81st minute, but Robin Hood …
Christian Ebbin Earns ICSA Sailing Honours
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin capped an outstanding season on the American collegiate circuit by being named to the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association [ICSA] All-American Team. Representing Tulane University, Ebbin was named as an Open All-American Honorable Mention skipper following postseason selections by the governing body. The honour follows a competitive campaign in which the Bermudian helped …
Butterfield Share Repurchases For May 2026
The Bank of Butterfield repurchased 134,043 common shares for cancellation in May 2026 at an average price of $55.79. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company repurchased for cancellation 134,043 common shares at …
Cutler Wins J/70 World Championship In France
Bermuda’s Alec Cutler successfully defended his title at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship in France, sailing to victory in the seven race series. The organizers said, “Alec Cutler’s Hedgehog [BER] successfully defended its title at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise, claiming victory by a …
Bermuda Rugby To Host Golf Day Fundraiser
Bermuda Rugby will host a Golf Day at Turtle Hill Golf Club on June 27. The event will feature a four-ball scramble format, with a shotgun start scheduled for 1.30pm. Entry costs $150 per person and participants will compete for individual hole prizes. Challenges and additional activities are also planned. Organisers said hole sponsorship opportunities …
Video: Premier Burt Speaks At Westminster Abbey
Premier David Burt spoke at Westminster Abbey, one of the United Kingdom’s most historic and iconic churches, during a special service held to mark UK Overseas Territories Day today [June 1]. According to the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association, the “primary objective of the UK Overseas Territories Day is to raise awareness and foster a …
Culture Dept Premieres ‘Ruth’s Mosaic’ Film
The Department of Culture recently premiered Voices of the Rock: Ruth’s Mosaic, honouring Ruth Thomas and her contributions to Bermuda’s cultural heritage. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture welcomed guests to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on 16 May for the premiere of Voices of the Rock: Ruth’s Mosaic, the first film in …
Immigration Launches New Email Channels
In an effort to improve customer service, the Department of Immigration has introduced dedicated email channels for enquiries relating to “work permits, British Overseas Territories Citizen [BOTC] Bermuda passports, Bermudian status, and Permanent Resident’s Certificate applications.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance customer service, the Department of Immigration is pleased to …
Bermuda Hosts Caribbean Customs Conference
Bermuda hosted the 48th Annual Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council conference, bringing together regional leaders to discuss topics including Customs standards, intelligence sharing, technology, risk-based enforcement, trade facilitation regional cooperation and more. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s role in regional border security took centre stage last week as senior Customs and law enforcement leaders from across …