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KPMG Launches Mental Health Initiative

May 20, 2026

KPMG in Bermuda’s healthcare consulting team has highlighted the importance of mental wellbeing with the launch of a new, island-focused mental health proposition. “Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder of the growing pressure mental health challenges place on health systems around the world. In island communities, these pressures are often compounded by limited …

Bernews / Sport

Video: SailGP Bermuda Top 5 Moments

May 20, 2026

SailGP released a video highlighting five moments from its Bermuda racing in the Great Sound, including celebrity sightings and near misses. The video’s description says, “From celebrity sightings to near misses check out the top 5 moments you might have missed as we raced on the Great Sound!” Related Stories Video: Teams Ready For SailGP …

Bernews / News

Police Investigating Suspicious Boat Fire

May 20, 2026

The police are investigating a “suspicious boat fire” that occurred on March 30th. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service [BPS] inquiries continue regarding a suspicious boat fire that occurred around 12:30am Monday, 30th March 2026. “Apparently, the vessel involved was docked in waters near Barr’s Bay Park, in the City of Hamilton, when the …

Bernews / News

Jan Hutton Named New BTA Chief Executive

May 20, 2026

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has selected Jan Hutton as its next Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Hutton is a respected global tourism leader and most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse [ATDW]. She is a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and international organisations driving destination competitiveness. “In appointing …

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Regiment Soldiers Training In England

May 20, 2026

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] are “facing unruly crowds as they encounter mock riot situations during public order training in Kent, UK.” A spokesperson said, “Exercise Active Shield 26 – the battalion’s annual overseas camp – has been designed to reaffirm the battalion’s response capabilities in the event of civil unrest. “More than …

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Bus Service Advisory Issued For Bermuda Day

May 20, 2026

The Department of Public Transportation has announced road closures, bus detours, and service changes on Friday [May 22] due to Bermuda Day events. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that several road closures and traffic diversions will be in effect on Friday, May 22, 2026, due to …

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HSBC Bermuda Announces Board Changes

May 20, 2026

HSBC Bermuda has announced the retirement of L. Anthony Joaquin and Fiona Luck, with Barclay Simmons named Chairman and Christian Dunleavy joining the Audit and Risk Committee. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda today announced the retirement of L. Anthony [Tony] Joaquin, FCA as Chairman of its Board of Directors and expressed its sincere thanks for …

News / Royal Gazette

Harbour Nights 2026

May 20, 2026

Harbour Nights 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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The Department of Public Transportation

May 20, 2026

The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that several road closures and traffic diversions will be in effect on Friday, May 22, 2026, due to the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, Bicycle Races, and Bermuda Day Parade.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain clinches $5 billion Gulf trade deal in shadow of Iran war

May 20, 2026

The British government said the deal would be worth £3.7 billion ($4.96 billion) each year in the long term, more than double a previous estimate that it would

News / Royal Gazette

Single-use plastics legislation passes in Senate

May 20, 2026

A bill limiting the circulation of single-use plastics was passed unanimously in the Senate today.
Mischa Fubler, the Junior Minister of Public Works and Environment, said the Single-Use Plastics Act …

News / Royal Gazette

Consultation launched to address wage disparities

May 20, 2026

A consultation process has been launched to strengthen labour protections and advance fairness within Bermuda’s labour market, the Upper House heard today.
Lauren Bell, the Junior Minister of Economy …

News / Royal Gazette

Police to hold sobriety checks over long weekend

May 20, 2026

Police will operate roadside sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day weekend in the wake of the announcement of three road deatrhs this week.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Arthur Glasford…

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EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable

May 20, 2026

Israeli police forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their backs while Ben-Gvir

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

May 20, 2026

The indictment against Castro, returned in federal court in Miami on April 23, charges him with one count of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of m

News / Royal Gazette

Road alignment work to impact East End transport

May 20, 2026

Road alignment works tied to the replacement of an ageing East End bridge will begin on Monday with the installation of a detour route, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
The work will…

News / Royal Gazette

BTA names new chief executive

May 20, 2026

A global tourism leader with more than two decades of experience has been appointed chief executive of the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Jan Hutton, who worked in various roles in the Middle East, Africa…

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Police make urgent appeal to road users: ‘Slow down’

May 20, 2026

Eight fatalities so far this year exceeds the statistical norm

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Arthur Glasford, Operations – “The Berm

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares jump 1.5%

May 20, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was unchanged on 3,540.87 in the absence of trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
The US-listed shares of Butterfield Bank climbed 84 cents, or 1.51 per cen…

Business / Royal Gazette

KPMG strengthens healthcare advisory team in Bermuda

May 20, 2026

KPMG in Bermuda has strengthened its healthcare consulting team in Bermuda as it introduces an island-focused approach to mental health.
Penelope Johnstone has rejoined KPMG in Bermuda as a manager in…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO announced

May 20, 2026

Global tourism executive, Jan Hutton, has been named by the Bermuda Tourism Authority as its newest CEO

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BOARD AMENDMENT TO GN0231/2026 PHARMACY COUNCIL

May 20, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: PHARMACY COUNCIL – AMENDMENT TO GN0231/2026Regulation Act: Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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Police appeal for witnesses to ‘suspicious’ boat fire

May 20, 2026

Police are seeking the public’s help in providing relevant information regarding a fire which destroyed a vessel near Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton on March 30.
A spokesman said a suspect — described as…

News / Royal Gazette

Launch of data collection for 2026 Census

May 20, 2026

Data collection for the 2026 Census of Population begins tomorrow, the Senate heard this morning.
Bermuda’s last census was conducted in 2016, when the island’s population was just below 64,000.
Laure…

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US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

May 20, 2026

Vermont-based Beyond Plastics attached location trackers to 36 single-use polypropylene cups earlier this year and placed them in recycling bins inside Starbuck

News / TNN

TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of

May 20, 2026

TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of Affairs” on The Road with The Minister of Public Works and Environmental the Hon. Jache Adams

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TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of

May 20, 2026

TNN NEWS LIVE: “State of Affairs” on The Road with The Minister of Public Works and Environmental the Hon. Jache Adams

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain plans to let parliament approve key energy, infrastructure projects, Treasury says

May 20, 2026

“For too long, vital infrastructure delivery has been delayed by judicial reviews of projects,” a Treasury spokesperson said in a statement

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Police seek six-foot suspect in boat fire probe

May 20, 2026

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Bermuda Police Service (BPS) inquiries continue regarding a suspicious boat fire that occurred around 12:30am Monday, 30th Ma

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

May 20, 2026

Nearly 10 months since that framework accord, the European Parliament and the Council, the body representing EU governments, agreed on a legislative text to all

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK extends fuel duty cut to ease Iran war inflation squeeze

May 20, 2026

The cut of 5 pence per litre had been due to expire in September but the government said it would extend it after the Iran war caused global oil prices to leap

News / Royal Gazette

Allshores, DailyMale announce partnership

May 20, 2026

A recent donation will help a health charity continue to provide free screenings throughout the island.
A statement said Allshores is providing $270,000 to the DailyMale over three years.
The donation…

News / TNN

Fifty-eight-year-old Pembroke resident Junius Caines

May 20, 2026

Fifty-eight-year-old Pembroke resident Junius Caines caused a major disruption in Magistrates’ Court today after appearing before Magistrate Maria Sofianos for mention on multiple charges, including three counts of burglary and one count of prowling.

News / TNN

TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Press Conference

May 20, 2026

TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Press Conference with The AG Kim Wilkerson

Business / Royal Gazette

BSX ups dominant stake in ILS

May 20, 2026

Total catastrophe bond and insurance-linked security listings on the Bermuda Stock Exchange exceeded $68.5 billion in the first-quarter of year, as the BSX further grew an already dominant market shar…

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Ebbin and Tulane flying high as Eastern National Semis get underway

May 20, 2026

The prestigious College Open Eastern National Semifinals are officially underway, with South Florida playing host to a fiercely competitive 420 Fleet. Sailors f

Business / Royal Gazette

MS Re’s net profit rises to $415m

May 20, 2026

Global reinsurer MS Reinsurance announced today that it produced a net profit of $415 million after tax for the year ended 2025, compared to $346 million for the year ended 2024.
The company, which ha…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cumbermack endures weekend of heartbreak at Donington Park

May 20, 2026

It was a weekend of high drama and ultimate frustration for Jediah Cumbermack at Donington Park, as a promising outing in the 1p Mobile Junior Sportbike Nationa

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Goater: Guardiola’s Manchester City legacy is ‘mind-blowing’

May 20, 2026

Manchester City and Bermuda international legend Shaun Goater has labeled Pep Guardiola’s achievements at the Etihad Stadium as “simply mind-blowing” amid mount

News / Royal Gazette

Man in contempt of court for threat on magistrate

May 20, 2026

A man was found in contempt of court this morning after he threatened to punch a magistrate.
Junius Caines constantly interrupted magistrate Maria Sofianos and insulted the Legal Aid Office when he ap…

News / Royal Gazette

Assessment confirms staffing shortages plague prisons

May 20, 2026

An independent review of Bermuda’s prisons found “notable inconsistency in policy and practice”, particularly at Westgate, with “weakness” in recruitment of staff and insufficient investment in infras…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Promotion for Warwick but relegation for PHC

May 20, 2026

Warwick Workmen’s Club and nearby rivals PHC endured mixed fortunes at PHC Field on Sunday.
There was jubilation in the Warwick camp after they clinched promotion to the T20 Premier Division with a ga…

Business / Royal Gazette

Chubb Bermuda announces two leadership appointments

May 20, 2026

Chubb Bermuda announced two leadership appointments.
Robert Spurling has been named head of financial lines, Chubb Bermuda. Mr Spurling currently serves as senior vice-president, financial lines under…

Bernews / Sport

Traffic Notice For IronKids Event In June

May 20, 2026

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public of “temporary traffic restrictions to accommodate the Clarien Bank Bermuda Triathlon Association Ironkids Event on Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “The event will take place along roads between Clearwater and Southside, including the bicycle race route …

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Bermuda Monetary Authority names new COO and CTO

May 20, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has announced two senior executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team and advancing digital transformation i

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Royal Bermuda Regiment conduct Public Order Training in UK

May 20, 2026

Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are sharpening their public order response skills during a major overseas training exercise in Kent, England.

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For the second time this

May 20, 2026

For the second time this week, Port Royal Primary School has reportedly been closed due to a shortage of teachers.

Bernews / Sport

SailGP To Return To Bermuda In May 2027

May 20, 2026

SailGP has officially confirmed that the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will return to Bermuda in 2027, bringing the championship’s high-speed F50 catamarans back to the Great Sound as part of its expanded global racing calendar. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, will return to Bermuda next year with …

Bernews / News

Jeremy Shrubb Named OBA Interim Chairman

May 20, 2026

Jeremy Shrubb has been appointed interim chairman of the OBA, replacing William Soares, with former Senator Maurice Foley named the new co-deputy chair. A spokesperson said, “Jeremy Shrubb has been appointed the new interim chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance with immediate effect. “In September 2025, Mr Shrubb was elected as party deputy co-chair at …

Bernews / Business

Mereo Move Into Excess Casualty Insurance

May 20, 2026

Mereo Insurance Limited announced a renewal rights transaction with Everen Specialty Ltd., a member of the Everen Group, for ESL’s Excess Casualty Energy portfolio. A spokesperson said, “Under the transaction, Mereo will become the insurance carrier on a go-forward basis for both new and renewed business effective June 1, 2026. ESL’s underwriting team and underwriting …