Opinion: The OBA is desperately ‘ambulance chasing’ issues
The Opposition’s ‘new-found compassion’ on the topic of health care costs represents an ideological conversion, says Neville Tyrrell
Statement by Nevil
The Minister of Education’s answers
The Minister of Education’s answers regarding her involvement in the Port Royal Primary School disciplinary matter have only deepened allegations of political interference in our public schools.
Essential goods list expanded to broaden affordability
Government says the move is designed to further reduce the cost of living
The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise the public that further cost of l
Mother of murder accused recounts his arrest
The mother of a murder accused recounted his arrest at their Palmetto Road home following the death of a young father in March 2011.
Ariel Anternette Cole told the Supreme Court that the police also s…
Ariel Anternette Cole told the Supreme Court that the police also s…
German tall ship berths in Bermuda
A German training ship is berthed in Bermuda for almost a week after spending nearly a month at sea.
The three-masted Gorch Fock arrived in Hamilton Harbour on Thursday with about 190 crew members on …
The three-masted Gorch Fock arrived in Hamilton Harbour on Thursday with about 190 crew members on …
Hurricanes eye three-peat in Bermuda Smash Invitational
Hamilton Parish Hurricanes captain Terryn Fray has backed his side to win the Bermuda Smash for a third time in a row.
In the brief history of the Smash since its inception in 2024, Hurricanes boast o…
In the brief history of the Smash since its inception in 2024, Hurricanes boast o…
Bermuda rugby team look to end season on a high
The Bermuda men’s rugby team will be hoping to end their international season the way they started when they face Atlantic Privateers at Flora Duffy Stadium today (3pm).
Bermuda started their busy pro…
Bermuda started their busy pro…
Tariq Simons targets winning return to Deloitte Open
Tariq Simons is targeting a triumphant return to the Deloitte Open tennis tournament, when the action starts at Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club today.
In 2024, Simons swept to victory in th…
In 2024, Simons swept to victory in th…
Taylor Tankard, 13: ‘I love batting against older opponents’
At 4ft 9in, Taylor Tankard barely stands above the stumps and weighs 90lb soaking wet.
But don’t be misled by his diminutive stature as the 13-year-old possess the heart of a lion and punches well abo…
But don’t be misled by his diminutive stature as the 13-year-old possess the heart of a lion and punches well abo…
Applications are now open for
Applications are now open for the latest round of Darwin Plus, the UK Government’s flagship environment fund supporting biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across the UK Overseas Territories.
Skyport Invites Food Vendors To Safety Expo
Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited is inviting local food vendors to sign up by July 31 for the Safety & Wellness Expo on October 6. A spokesperson said, “Calling all local food vendors — join us on October 6 at the Safety & Wellness Expo. “Senior school students, airport stakeholders, and the public will be onsite …
Traffic Notice For Sunday’s BRCC Road Race
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities has issued a traffic notice for the Bermuda Bicycle Association BRCC Road Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 31]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities advises the public that the Bermuda Bicycle Association BRCC Road Race will take place on Sunday, 31 May 2026, from 8:00 …
Avoid potholes on road to wealth
In a world obsessed with trading cryptocurrencies, hearing overnight success stories, and feeling the pressure to showcase status, the quiet truths about building wealth often get drowned out by nois…
Think about impact of unnecessary purchases on your finances
Dear Dave,
My husband and I are in Baby Step 3. We currently have $1,800 saved toward our fully funded emergency fund goal of $20,000. I want to spend $400 on a flour mill that’s on sale. You use them…
My husband and I are in Baby Step 3. We currently have $1,800 saved toward our fully funded emergency fund goal of $20,000. I want to spend $400 on a flour mill that’s on sale. You use them…
Heart of Bermuda: Lightening in a bottle
With hurricane season nearly upon us, Bermudians are once again keeping a close eye on the Atlantic.
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But in St. David’s, some fishermen still speak about a
Tourism campaign highlights locals parish by parish
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is launching a new promotional campaign that puts Bermudians front and centre highlighting their own communities.
The 9 People 9 Parishes campaign was formally launched y…
The 9 People 9 Parishes campaign was formally launched y…
Bermuda cited in New York Times tax avoidance report
Bermuda featured in a New York Times investigation of how American multinational companies are using island-based subsidiaries to slash their tax bills — even after implementation of the corporate inc…
Marriage Notice: JOSIA WOLFE & JAY WOOLRIDGE
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -JOSIA WOLFE ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Single) andJAY ROBERT WOOLRDIGE ofSMITH’S Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: FRANCOIS MALHERBE & LARA DU PLESSIS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -FRANCOIS MALHERBE ofHAMILTON Parish (Single) andLARA DIANA DU PLESSIS ofHAMILTON Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: ZOE WRIGHT & SHANE SIMMONS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -ZOE CHANTE WRIGHT ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Single) andSHANE THOMAS EVERETT SIMMONS ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: CURTIS WHITE & KAZIA BOLAND
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -CURTIS BEUZAL WHITE ofPAGET Parish (Single) andKAZIA JOSEPHINE BOLAND ofPAGET Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: ORAL SIMMONS & JAQUITA ROLLINS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -ORAL ANTHONY SIMMS ofSANDYS Parish (Single) andJAQUITA ONEA ROLLINS ofSANDYS Parish (Single)
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Live Video: MSA’s Color Me Walk/Run
Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] is hosting its Color Me Walk/Run this evening [May 29], featuring a colorful 5K course and family-friendly after-party festivities, and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories MSA To Host Color Me Walk/Run On May 29th MSA To Host First 5K ‘Color Me’ Run/Walk Event Video & Results: …
Four new airport fire and rescue vehicles commissioned
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service has commissioned four new airport rescue and firefighting crash vehicles.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, made the announcement during the House …
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, made the announcement during the House …
EU’s six biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision
The push for financial market players to be supervised at a European Union rather than national level is part of the EU’s plan to redirect trillions of its c
Butterfield shares slip 0.9% in New York
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged yesterday on 3,540.87 in the absence of trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The index was unchanged for the week too, with Allshores the only s…
The index was unchanged for the week too, with Allshores the only s…
PadsPass CEO to speak at Caribbean tourism conference
Lauren Anders Brown, founder and chief executive officer of PadsPass, the digital pet platform designed to make travelling with pets easier, is to speak at a major tourism conference next week.
Ms Bro…
Ms Bro…
Cabben reveal and onion tasting at Carter House on Saturday
Carter House will be a hub of excitement on Saturday with the unveiling of the newly restored “Settler’s Cabben” and the annual Onion Eating Contest.
A host of activities are lined up to mark Onion Da…
A host of activities are lined up to mark Onion Da…
DeSilva: 229 residential units to be built within 18 months
Housing minister Zane DeSilva has revealed that over $110 million will be spent to build more than 200 homes in the next 18 months.
Mr DeSilva set out progress being made to add 229 residential units…
Mr DeSilva set out progress being made to add 229 residential units…
Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit
Wang said he thought Canada’s exports to China could increase by 100%, building on momentum between the countries
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UK stocks notch second monthly gain in a row
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended down 0.2% and posted monthly gains of around 0.3%
International News via Reuters:
UK indexes marked a second stra
Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
Sources had said a deal was in the offing to extend a truce in place since early April for another 60 days to allow oil and gas shipments to resume through the
List of essential items expanded to broaden duty relief
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that it has expanded the list of essential commodities to help reduce their cost to consumers.
The changes, gazetted on May 8, added a variety of food items,…
The changes, gazetted on May 8, added a variety of food items,…
OBA calls on government to end sugar tax, which generates $6-7m annually
The One Bermuda Alliance has called for the government to end the 75% tariff on sugar-sweetened products that they said is a burden on shoppers
Long awa
In light of three confirmed
In light of three confirmed firearms incidents in a matter of days, I feel the need as Commissioner of Police to reassure the community that your Bermuda Police Service remains steadfast in its efforts to bring those responsible to justice and to prevent these situations from threatening the safety and wellbeing of residents.
DeSilva pushes back on housing critics
Minister says Government is moving with “purpose” and “speed” on affordable housing projects
Proposed drawings by the Bermuda Housing Corporation
Plans
Police ‘stepping up presence’ in wake of three gun incidents
The island can expect some disruption to movement caused by a police activity in response to “three confirmed firearms incidents in a matter of days”, Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, told t…
‘Further Stepping Up Of Heightened Presence’
Following the three recent firearm incidents, the Commissioner of Police said there “will be a further stepping up of our already heightened presence” which “will likely result in some disruptions due to increased stop and search activity, traffic calming and other initiatives.” Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “In light of three confirmed firearms incidents …
Minister On Caricom Public Consultation
The public consultation on the Green Paper on Caricom membership closes on Sunday [May 31], Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, adding that at the close of this consultation phase, the Ministry will review all feedback received and “then prepare a White Paper that sets the Government’s settled position.” Speaking in the House of …
Caricom membership won’t cost $2.28 million, says Lightbourne
The anticipated annual cost of full membership in Caricom will be under $300,000, not more than $2 million, MPs heard in the House of Assembly.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said …
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said …
Police to increase stop-and-search activities in wake of shootings
Commissioner offers reassurance in the wake of three firearms incidents in recent days
In light of three confirmed firearms incidents in a matter of days, I
Police commissioner to ramp up stop and search following firearms incidents
Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons reassured the community that the Bermuda Police Service remains steadfast in its efforts to bring those responsible to jus
Govt Intends To Buy Compass Point Building
The Government intends to purchase the Compass Point Building on Bermudiana Road, Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said, adding that the building “provides over 81,000 square feet of structurally sound office space” and the negotiated purchase price is $14.5 million. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 29] the Minister said, “I …
Frantic opening round sets elite baseline for Netball Bermuda’s Summer League
Netball Bermuda’s highly anticipated Summer League season burst into life at Bernard Park with a frantic four-match opening schedule split evenly across the C
Waldron secures late podium finish to cap demanding night in Indiana
Bermudian harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron endured a grueling, high-intensity night under the floodlights at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in f
Bermuda represented as Concacaf launches landmark women’s club licensing regulations
Bermuda was firmly represented at the table in Mexico City as Concacaf hosted its high-profile W Professional Football Development Seminar. The two-day summit b
Lauritzen clinches PGA Tour exemption after playoff drama in Arizona
Grand Canyon University’s Nixon Lauritzen has secured a dream PGA Tour exemption to the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship after defeating the University o
Rats on the rise
Government issues advice after an uptick in rodent activity – and also offers advice on how to keep mosquitos at bay
The Ministry of Health is reminding re
Burt outlines next phase of digital finance strategy
The Government plans to introduce legislation allowing Bermuda to accept stablecoin payments and manage certain public financial assets in digital form, David Burt told the House of Assembly today, as…