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ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
He also said oil prices were expected to remain elevated for longer compared with the ECB’s assumptions in March
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UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak
The CBI’s monthly retail sales balance rose to a three-month high of -46 in May from -68 in April, the series’ lowest reading since it began in 1983
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Canada demands Israel probe ‘appalling’ treatment of flotilla members
Carney, it said, also reaffirmed Canada’s opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence in the West Bank, and violence against Palestinia
Football: Nia Christopher & FH Defeat Breidablik
Bermudian Nia Christopher and her FH Hafnarfjörður Women teammates came from behind twice to defeat Breidablik Women 3-2 in Iceland. Breidablik took the lead in the 16th minute when Agla María Albertsdóttir scored to make it 1-0. Hafnarfjörður equalized in the 39th minute through Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir to leave the teams level at 1-1 at halftime. …
Emma Harvey Wins 50M Race In Arizona
Swimmer Emma Harvey won the gold medal in the Women’s 50-metres backstroke at the AZ Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona. Harvey clocked a season-best 28.78sec in the final at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Centre to claim the victory. Competing in a field of over 75 swimmers, the Olympian had earlier posted the fastest qualifying …
London’s FTSE 250 midcap index scales near three-month high
The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,533.50 points by 1020 GMT, touching a one-month high, while the FTSE 250 climbed 0.9% to its highest since March 3, and o
Sterling dips as hopes of imminent Iran peace deal fade
Sterling was last down 0.2% at $1.348 after rallying 0.6% on Monday on hopes of a deal to end the war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz
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Watch: Premier pressed on plans for life after leaving office
The editor of an online crypto market news publication tried to pin down David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, on potential plans for a post-government role with Bermuda’s growing list of d…
Freezing of assets held in Bermudian trusts backed by top EU court
Assets held by Bermudian-based trusts can be frozen in cases where people subject to European Union sanctions effectively control the trusts, the EU Court of Justice has ruled.
The question came into…
The question came into…
Police admit ‘serious growing concern’ at spate of knife arrests
Six arrests for knife possession over the Bermuda Day long weekend, along with two incidents of gunshots being fired, were highlighted by police as cause for concern.
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deput…
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deput…
Government seeks education commissioner candidates
The Government has advertised the position of Commissioner of Education, seeking applicants for the post held by Kalmar Richards since 2018.
A notice published on the Government Careers website listed…
A notice published on the Government Careers website listed…
Teachers union: ministerial intervention has consequences
The Bermuda Union of Teachers has warned that intervention by Crystal Caesar, the education minister, in a disciplinary matter has had a broad impact in the classroom.
Teachers at Port Royal Primary r…
Teachers at Port Royal Primary r…
American charged with DUI and causing death
A 21-year-old American man was charged with causing the death of Laquan Thomas while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Evan Weiner, from New Jersey, was accused in connection with a traffic inc…
Evan Weiner, from New Jersey, was accused in connection with a traffic inc…
Client’s money transferred to lawyer’s personal account, jury told
A forensic accountant needed a metal, two-tier trolley to bring his evidence into the Supreme Court yesterday for the trial of a couple accused of stealing more than $300,000 from elderly clients.
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Team Hayward would like to
Team Hayward would like to thank the scores of ladies who took the time on Saturday to attend our post Mother’s Day Tea Party at the CoCo Reef Hotel.
Carnival Completes Bermuda Restructuring
Carnival completed a restructuring on May 7, unifying its dual-listed structure into Bermuda-registered Carnival Corporation Ltd. to simplify operations and support long-term growth. A statement from the company said, “On May 7, 2026, Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc unified our dual-listed company structure into Carnival Corporation Ltd., a Bermuda‑registered company with Carnival UK Ltd. [formerly …
Sean Trott Reflects On Half-Marathon Derby
Sean Trott says he remains motivated to return stronger next year after finishing sixth in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby in challenging conditions. The defending champion, who claimed his maiden title last year after four runner-up finishes, completed the 13.1-mile race in 1hr 16min 58sec. Olympian Tyler Smith won the race for the first time in …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 25 2026
May 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,540.87, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 21 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 20 …
Andrew Armstrong Scores For FC Motown
Footballers Andrew Armstrong and Xahvi DeRoza featured as FC Motown defeated Staten Island ASC Pre-Professional 3-1 in the USL League Two at Wagner College. Armstrong scored in the ninth minute to double FC Motown’s lead after the visiting side had opened the scoring three minutes earlier. He was substituted at half-time. Staten Island pulled a …
Andrew Armstrong and Xahvi DeRoza Feature as FC Motown Sweep Past Staten Island
Bermudian international duo Andrew Armstrong and Xahvi DeRoza both played their part as USL League Two heavyweights FC Motown secured a clinical 3-1 victory ove
Spoils Shared as Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Season Blasts Off in St. George’s
The highly anticipated 2026 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing season got underway in spectacular fashion, as a sun-drenched St. George’s Harbour provided the backd
Kenni Thompson Steps Away From Football
Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson says she is taking a break from the game to focus on finding “joy and happiness” away from football. The 25-year-old winger announced her decision on social media after leaving AFC Bournemouth Women at the end of the season following a three-year spell in which the club won four trophies and …
Kaden Hopkins Snaps Hoodoo to Finish Brutal Grand Prix Criquielion
Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins emerged as one of the most relieved and genuinely delighted finishers at the 31st edition of the grueling Grand Prix Criquielion, emph
Hayward wants to put ‘malicious’ accusations behind him
After denying domestic abuse allegations levelled against him, Jason Hayward says he will not be pursuing a legal investigation into the matter
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Hayward: ‘I would take a people-first approach to leadership’
PLP Leadership contender Jason Hayward says, if successful, social development would be a characteristic of his Premiership
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Bermuda Pair Secure Top 14 Spot After Gritty Finish in Mexico
Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke saw their challenging campaign at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour draw to a cl
Video: Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [May 25] to discuss police-related matters that took place during the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Acting Deputy Commissioner, Antoine Daniels said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update on policing activity over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. “Firstly, I want to …
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
A year into his papacy, Leo formally signed the text about AI on May 15, the 135th anniversary of his predecessor’s publishing of “Rerum Novarum”
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EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the paper said, adding it would be the largest penalty the EU has im
Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
Brent crude futures were down $7.24, or almost 7%, at $96.30 a barrel at 2:29 p.m. ET (1843 GMT) and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down $6.30, or 6.
Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
After confirming the infection, the Spanish national has been taken to an isolation unit at the Gómez Ulla Hospital, the Health Ministry said on X
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Allshores announces dividend
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was unchanged on 3,540.87 in the absence of trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
BSX-listed insurer Allshores today announced a dividend of 40 cents per sh…
BSX-listed insurer Allshores today announced a dividend of 40 cents per sh…
Fort invaded by positive vibes
Lost Society – an electronic music community – hosted an event on the even of the holiday weekend called ‘My Friends’ that lit up Fort Hamilton, fil
We made a total of
We made a total of 27 arrests over the weekend, for a range of offences, including,impaired driving, drug offences, outstanding warrants, disturbances and possession of bladed articles.
Rangers club President saddened but hopeful following shooting
President of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club, Darren ‘Butch’ Burchall, emotionally lamented the violence that continues to plague the club after Sunday’s sh
Marex shareholders give green light for Bermuda move
Shareholders of Marex Group, a financial-services company based in Britain, have approved the company’s plans to redomicile to Bermuda.
At a general meeting in London last week, the shareholders appro…
At a general meeting in London last week, the shareholders appro…
‘Serious growing concern’ at spate of blade arrests
Six arrests for knife position over the long Bermuda Day weekend, along with two incidents of shots being fired, were highlighted by police as cause for concern.
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deputy Com…
Antoine Daniels, the Acting Deputy Com…
Police made 27 arrests over the long weekend
There were 23 road crashes, ten involving injury
The Bermuda Police Service says officers responded to a high volume of incidents over the Bermuda Day holida
Around 8:00pm on Friday, May
Around 8:00pm on Friday, May 22, 2026, police officers attended Elbow Beach, Paget, following a report of a man and woman engaging in indecent acts on the beach.
Lane closure on Middle Road for Bermuda Link trench works
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising motorists of a temporary lane closure on Middle Road in Devonshire to facilitate Bermuda Link trench wo
Kenni Thompson steps back from football after ‘losing joy’
Kenni Thompson has announced her immediate retirement from football
The Bermuda forward left Bournemouth Women at the end of another highly successful season last month and while many expected that to…
The Bermuda forward left Bournemouth Women at the end of another highly successful season last month and while many expected that to…
Detour routes for Swing Bridge come into effect
Installation of the pre-construction detour route for the Swing Bridge in St George’s takes place from today until September 7, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment has advised.
A ministry sp…
A ministry sp…
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Jessica Lewis goes close to world record in 100 metres
Jessica Lewis flirted with the world record on the way to claiming the gold medal in the Women’s T53 100 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland last weekend.
The 33-year-old Berm…
The 33-year-old Berm…
BMA licence enables Plume to launch first onchain regulated vault
A Bermudian company has launched what it describes as the world’s first regulated onchain vault, increasing accessibility to global investments for people who lack a brokerage account.
Plume, an open …
Plume, an open …
Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
The nearly three-month-long conflict in the Middle East has driven energy prices sharply higher and reshaped the global rates outlook, as inflation concerns int
Iran’s intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
More than 20,000 sailors are stuck on around 2,000 vessels in the Gulf, many of them unable to leave ship, lacking adequate supplies of food and fresh water, an