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Nathan Trott made a string of fantastic saves as Cardiff opened their Championship season with a 1-1 draw against Wrexham on Monday night.
After Kieffer Moore put the visitors ahead in the third minut…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Swimmers smash Bermuda junior record in Vancouver

August 18, 2026

Bermuda’s young swimmers produced an outstanding team performance on the opening night of the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Vancouver, shattering the Bermuda 15—18 mixed 4×100m medley relay reco…

Bernews / News

Bermuda Delegation Attends Wyoming Symposium

August 18, 2026

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt and representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Bermuda Monetary Authority are attending the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is leading a delegation to the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, which takes place from August 17 to 20, 2026. “The invitation-only …

Bernews / News

Live Video: Bermuda’s U14 Team vs Martinique

August 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will continue competing in the 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series, matching up against Martinique today [August 18] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts …

News / Royal Gazette

Police warn against false reports

August 18, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service have warned members of the public not to make false or incorrect reports to officers.
A spokesman said the service has received a number of reports since May, where the info…

Bernews / News

Police Warn Against Making False Reports

August 18, 2026

The police said they have received “reports where the information given was later discovered to be false” and noted that “where a report is found to contain false information, appropriate action may be taken, including criminal prosecution.” A police spokesperson said, “Since May 2026, the Bermuda Police Service has received a number of reports where …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Duperreault Fellowship announces 2026 recipient

August 18, 2026

The Duperreault Fellowship has announced Camily O. Lovell as the recipient of this year’s award.

The Duperreault Fellowship, established in 2004 by the Dup

News / TNN

Since May 2026, the Bermuda

August 18, 2026

Since May 2026, the Bermuda Police Service has received a number of reports where the information given was later discovered to be false.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fresh Air Films announces new date

August 18, 2026

The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema, originally postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Saturda

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Family Centre thanks community for Cup Match Tag Day support

August 18, 2026

Family Centre extends its heartfelt thanks to the volunteers, businesses, donors, community partners and members of the public who helped make the 2026 Family C

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BPS work with overseas law enforcement to detain Filipino national

August 18, 2026

A 27-year-old woman from the Phillipines residing in Bermuda was brought into police custody

Police have confirmed a 27-year-old Filipino national is in

News / Royal Gazette

Free film series returns to Hamilton after rain delay

August 18, 2026

The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series will take to Albuoy’s Point this month after being pushed back because of weather concerns.
On August 29, the city will screen Pixar’s animated Elio at 6p…

Bernews / Sport

MMA Fighters Set For Devil’s Isle Event

August 18, 2026

Bermuda’s combat sports scene will enter new territory when Devil’s Isle Fight Championship stages its inaugural event at North Field, National Sports Centre, on August 29. DIFC 001 has seven confirmed bouts across mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai and grappling and is sanctioned by the Bermuda Combat Sports Commission. The event will mark the …

Bernews / Business

Walkers Welcomes Eight Legal Student Interns

August 18, 2026

Walkers has welcomed eight students — Eliana Kirkos, Amaya Foy, Owen Neal, Erin Jones, Za’Khari Turner, Kennedy Wilks, Helena Thomas and Charlotte Peckett — to its Bermuda office for the 2026 legal internship programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international legal and professional services firm, has welcomed eight students to the firm’s Bermuda office as …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

MP joins fellowship founded by former New Zealand PM

August 18, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fellowship, a year-long international programme for senior political leaders

Bernews / News

Clyde Best Film Wins Award, Earns Nomination

August 18, 2026

The documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has been named Audience Favorite at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival in New England and has also been nominated for Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Awards in Atlanta. Now in its 28th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bonds, stocks jolted as Middle East tensions shatter market calm

August 18, 2026

Oil prices were in positive territory for the third consecutive day, with Brent crude hitting its highest since late last month after the latest signals from Wa

Bernews / Business

Miller Appoints Harry Vickers As Senior Director

August 18, 2026

Miller, the independent specialist [re]insurance broker, announced the appointment of Harry Vickers as a Senior Director, Property for Miller Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Harry joins from Gallagher and brings a wealth of experience across complex property risks, as well as a deep understanding of the Direct and Fac market in Bermuda. “In his new role, …

News / Royal Gazette

Police looking to boost numbers through recruitment drive

August 18, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service has put out a call for additional recruits, inviting those interested in a career in law enforcement to apply to become police constables.
In order to be considered for the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Climate damage: the next hit to Europe’s public finances

August 18, 2026

This year’s wildfires in southwestern Europe and the severe flooding that hit Spain in 2024 and Germany and its neighbours in 2021 show how climate damage is ad

Bernews / News

Family Centre Thanks Tag Day Supporters

August 18, 2026

Family Centre extended their thanks to the volunteers, businesses, donors, community partners and members of the public who helped make the 2026 Family Centre Cup Match Tag Day a success. A spokesperson said, “This year marked Clarien Bank’s 25th year of sponsoring Family Centre’s Cup Match Tag Day. The charity is deeply grateful to Clarien …

Bernews / Business

Photos: Youth Entrepreneur Expo At City Hall

August 18, 2026

The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] held a Youth Entrepreneur Expo on the City Hall front lawn this weekend. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, August 15th, the City Hall Front Lawn came alive for the Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] Youth Entrepreneur Expo, held in celebration of International Youth Day. “Minister of Youth, Social Development and …

Bernews / Business

PwC Announce Speakers For 2026 Summit

August 18, 2026

PwC Bermuda has announced an “exceptional lineup of global industry leaders for its 19th annual Insurance Summit, bringing together some of the sector’s most influential decision-makers to discuss the risks, opportunities and strategic choices shaping the future of re/insurance.” A spokesperson said, “The Summit takes place on 10 November 2026 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Swimmers Start Competing In Vancouver

August 18, 2026

Bermuda’s swimmers opened their Junior Pan Pacific Championships campaign at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver, competing in the first day of preliminary heats. Noah Maranzana placed 28th in the men’s 13-18 50 metres butterfly after recording a time of 26.98 seconds. Connor Hupman finished 26th in the men’s 13-18 200 metres freestyle in 1:57.13, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK labour market loses more momentum in second quarter

August 18, 2026

Private sector regular earnings — watched by the BoE as a gauge of domestic inflation pressure — rose by 2.8% in annual terms during the three months to Jun

Bernews / Sport

Okera Bascome Plays In Team’s Victory

August 18, 2026

Okera Bascome played in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s seven-wicket win at home to Leamington Second XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division at the weekend. The opening batsman scored nought as his team made 204 for three from 38 overs. In reply, Leamington were all out for 200 in 46.2 overs. …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Colombia’s president pegs early quake losses at $9.6 billion

August 18, 2026

De La Espriella said the impact included roughly 24.5 trillion pesos in buildings and 5.5 trillion pesos in infrastructure

International News via Reuter

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows

August 18, 2026

Six commodity ships transited the strait on Monday, of which three were exiting the Gulf and three were entering, Kpler shiptracking data showed, compared with

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

August 18, 2026

Brent crude futures climbed 35 cents, or 0.39%, to $91.22 a barrel by 0827 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 81 cents, or 0.96%, at $85.31

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK shares fall as miners retreat, labour market cools

August 18, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was 0.1% lower at 10,711.29 points by 0948 GMT, slipping for the seventh straight session, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4% t

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sterling dips after data points to cooling UK labour market

August 18, 2026

Sterling was last 0.1% lower against the dollar at $1.352, after rising to its highest level since May on Monday as traders reduced their bets on rate hikes fro

Bernews / News

ASU BIOS Bermuda Program Marks 50th Year

August 18, 2026

ASU BIOS is marking 50 years of its Bermuda Program, which has provided more than 320 research internships to Bermudian students since 1976. A spokesperson said, “ASU BIOS celebrates 50 years of the Bermuda Program, supporting the next generation of Bermudian scientists with over 300 research internships since 1976. “For five decades, the Bermuda Program …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Woman taken into custody over 2025 murder in Philippines

August 18, 2026

Police have taken a woman into custody after reports surfaced on social media about a woman wanted in the Philippines for murder.
The Bermuda Police Service said a 27-year-old female is in custody and…

Royal Gazette / Sport

‘Rejuvenated’ Douglas targets Bermuda recall after double century

August 18, 2026

Allan Douglas Jr sent a strong message to the Bermuda selectors after thumping a career-best double century at the weekend.
The Southampton Rangers all-rounder is adamant he still has something to off…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda make big strides at Team Racing World Championship

August 18, 2026

Bermuda’s sailors departed the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden with heads held high after producing their best showing at the event.
Led by co-skippers Alan Frith and Joshua Greens…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Clyde Best documentary wins award in US

August 18, 2026

Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story was named audience favourite at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival, adding a significant new honour to the documentary’s growing int…

Bernews / Business

Polaris Reports Net Profits Of $841,000

August 18, 2026

Polaris — the parent company of Stevedoring Services and East End Asphalt — reported its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. A spokesperson said, “On August 18, 2026 Polaris Holding Company Ltd. [“Polaris”], parent company to Stevedoring Services Limited [“SSL”], Surface Experts Ltd. [“SEL”], Duck’s Puddle Properties Ltd [“DPP”] and Ornamental Concrete Products …

Bernews / Business

Suárez Released From Prison In Venezuela

August 18, 2026

Gold Reserve Ltd said they are “very pleased to announce the release of José Ignacio Moreno Suárez from the Rodeo I prison in Venezuela.” The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange the Bermuda Stock Exchange, and its filing said, “José was the Company’s attorney and legal representative in Venezuela when he was detained …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 17 2026

August 18, 2026

August 17 saw 2,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,210.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing even at $4.30 per share, while another 1,700 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $6.50 per share. The BSX finished at 3,829.47, even on the day. …

Bernews / Sport

Aeziah Divine On Round Six Races

August 18, 2026

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round six of the R&G Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire at the weekend. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine qualified fourteenth before finishing fourteenth in both races. Reflecting on the opening race, Divine said: “The start wasn’t the best, I didn’t make up any …

Bernews / News

Tourism Statistics For Second Quarter Of 2026

August 17, 2026

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today released visitor statistics for the second quarter of 2026, providing a mid-year snapshot of performance across air, cruise, accommodations and maritime measures. A spokesperson said, “Behind the numbers is a deliberate strategy: diversify where visitors come from and grow what each visitor contributes. Every destination is chasing higher-value travel. …

News / TNN

Applications are invited for the

August 17, 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Police Constable within the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). The BPS has several opportunities for applicants seeking a career in law enforcement, representing the community, and contributing to our mission of ‘Making Bermuda Safer.’

Business / Royal Gazette

Shareholder approval sought for share issuance in bank deal

August 17, 2026

Butterfield Bank is seeking share holder approval to issue almost 12 million new shares as part of the near $1.8 billion purchase of a major Caribbean bank.
Butterfield announced in May that it would …

Business / Royal Gazette

BSX Index remains idle

August 17, 2026

The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,829.47 after 2,900 shares ($16,210) traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Devonshire Industries Ltd closed unchanged at $4.30 after 1,200 shares changed hands. Bermuda P…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Road safety

August 17, 2026

As Police and Government are urging more caution on the roads, we look back at how this has been a lingering problem for Bermuda…

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Bernews / Business

Court Dismisses Crisson’s Claim Against Crisson

August 17, 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed a claim brought by Andrew Lundin Crisson against his former employer, H.S. & J.E. Crisson Limited, saying the “claim fails in its entirety.” The Supreme Court judgment [PDF] said, “This is my judgment following the trial of a claim brought by Andrew Lundin Crisson [the Plaintiff] against his former employer, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Census data is secure, Minister assures

August 17, 2026

Responding to concerns about cyber security and the 2026 Census, Minister Jason Hayward sought to assure the public that their data is safe

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News / Royal Gazette

ASU BIOS internship programme celebrates 50 years

August 17, 2026

An internship programme launched to introduce young Bermudians to scientific fields celebrated 50 years of success.
The Bermuda Programme at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has supported more …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Barclays names former Bank of America executive Joo as co-CEO of investment bank

August 17, 2026

The British lender said on Monday that Joo, most recently co-head of global investment banking at Bank of America, will join in early 2027 and become co-CEO of

Business / Royal Gazette

Gold Reserve attorney freed from prison

August 17, 2026

The Bermuda-domiciled mineral exploration and development company, Gold Reserve, has said its attorney and legal representative José Ignacio Moreno Suárez has been released from a notorious Venezuelan…