May 1st, 2026 marked one
May 1st, 2026 marked one year since the tragic murders of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith, who were both fatally shot at Legends Bar in Somerset, where three other individuals were also wounded.
Open Airways celebrates World Asthma Day at City Hall
An organisation committed to promoting asthma health celebrated medical strides in care this afternoon.
Open Airways recognised World Asthma Day on the steps of City Hall, where schools, dignitaries a…
Open Airways recognised World Asthma Day on the steps of City Hall, where schools, dignitaries a…
Allshores shares climb 12.7%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 27.43 points or 0.78 per cent to close at 3,548.71.
Only Allshores was active on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 2,800 shares changing hands to end the day at $24.80, …
Only Allshores was active on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 2,800 shares changing hands to end the day at $24.80, …
First BEDC Vendor Academy cohort graduates
Eleven businesses and 13 entrepreneurs graduated from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s inaugural Vendor Academy.
Delivered weekly from March 17 to April 28, the Vendor Academy was design…
Delivered weekly from March 17 to April 28, the Vendor Academy was design…
Free foot screenings on offer for people with diabetes
The public was invited to a free foot screening tomorrow to help diabetics detect early complications and receive proper care.
Matthew Francis, the founder of Atlantic Podiatry, will offer attendees a…
Matthew Francis, the founder of Atlantic Podiatry, will offer attendees a…
Rideshare applications are open
150 Rideshare permits are available, with only 13 applicants as of Tuesday afternoon… Transport Minister Owen Darrell wants to make sure the public is aware t
EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears
The Commission added that it would be beneficial if the main terms of that deal were in place ahead of its one-year anniversary at the end of July
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War losses weigh on IGI’s earnings
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd reported a fall in first-quarter profits as it sustained losses related to the war in the Middle East.
The Bermudian-based specialty insurer and reinsurer …
The Bermudian-based specialty insurer and reinsurer …
Tensions are rising at the
Tensions are rising at the Westgate Correctional Facility following a troubling incident today involving correctional staff and senior leadership.
FTSE 100 slides as HSBC’s results, inflation fears dent sentiment
The blue-chip FTSE 100 dropped 1.4% to 10,219.1 points at the close, clocking its biggest one-day drop since late March
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Fresh appeal in Legends Bar double murder
Police renew call for information two years after fatal shooting that left two dead and three injured
Jasmin Smith (left) and Shaquan Williams (right). Image
New plan targets barriers facing entrepreneurs
National Entrepreneurship Strategy focuses on financing gaps, slashing red tape and startup support
One in four islanders is interested in starting a
Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules
The European Union resumes talks this month on streamlining the bloc’s 2024 AI Act, with the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, also due to present
Bermuda sees higher surplus as foreign receipts increase
Bermuda current-account surplus widened to $609 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of more than 50 per cent year over year.
The surplus shows Bermuda is earning more from the rest of t…
The surplus shows Bermuda is earning more from the rest of t…
Bermuda College alumnus to speak at commencement
A Bermuda College alumnus who became a global reinsurance executive is to serve as guest speaker at the college’s commencement ceremony next week.
Gino Smith began his higher education at Bermuda Coll…
Gino Smith began his higher education at Bermuda Coll…
Green light still possible for capsule homes, hopes Minister
Housing Minister Zane DeSilva signals Boaz Island project could move ahead
Zane DeSilva, Minister of Housing and Municipalities, appears confident that a
New life reinsurer assigned A- rating
A new Bermuda life reinsurer set up by an Australian investment and retirement income giant has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.
Calix Re is a Class E Bermuda re…
Calix Re is a Class E Bermuda re…
Southside water outlet opens to wholesalers
The Ministry of Public Works said the Southside outlet provides a more efficient wholesale water access point for truckers serving St. David’s, St. George’s
East End water truckers outlet boosts efficiency
A water outlet for truckers serving the East End represents “a common-sense investment that responds directly to an operational need”, the Minister of Public Works and Environment said today.
Jaché Ad…
Jaché Ad…
U.S. Ambassador ‘would advise caution’ on independence ambitions
Warren Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., gave his thoughts on Bermuda’s importance as an insurance hub, and any future aspirations to separate from the U.K
Asset risk growing for life insurers, AM Best finds
Growing use of asset-intensive reinsurance is one of the factors changing the credit risk profile of the US life and annuity sector, according to a new report by ratings agency AM Best.
Booming annuit…
Booming annuit…
Island youngsters urged to join global athletics celebration
Bermuda’s aspiring runners, jumpers and throwers will get their chance to shine on Saturday when the Bermuda National Athletics Association hosts the Kids’ Athletics Day at Whitney Institute.
The BNAA…
The BNAA…
Nicholas Christopher garners Tony nomination
Bermudian Nicholas Christopher was celebrating in New York City today after he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Chess.
Mr Christopher said he was stunned to be nominated for Best …
Mr Christopher said he was stunned to be nominated for Best …
Live Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 5] provide an update on the National Entrepreneurship Strategy. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier & Jeff Baron At Tech Summit Video: BermudAir Launches Service To …
World Asthma Day 2026
World Asthma Day 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Prayer gatherings this week aim to unite community
A pair of public prayer gatherings will be held on Thursday as the island recognises the 2026 National Day of Prayer.
Organisers have said that first will take place between 1pm and 2pm outside Sessio…
Organisers have said that first will take place between 1pm and 2pm outside Sessio…
Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
A celebration of pop music and high camp, the contest is taking place in particularly tense circumstances this year
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Gino Smith To Speak At College Commencement
Bermuda College will welcome Gino Smith as the guest speaker at its Commencement ceremony on May 14th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will welcome alumnus and global reinsurance executive Gino Z. Smith as guest speaker at this year’s Commencement ceremony.” Mr Smith, who began his higher education at Bermuda College through an articulation pathway with …
Teenage Rowers Complete Middle-To-End
Longtails Rowing Club’s youth programme reached a key milestone as eight teenage rowers completed the 12-mile Middle-to-End leg of the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 2]. The club, founded last year by Zoe Oduntan, is an independent initiative that works alongside the Bermuda Rowing Association and fielded rowers aged between 13 and 16. The group …
Nicholas Christopher Nominated For Tony Award
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has earned a nomination for the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the Tony Awards, which are widely recognized as the most prestigious honors in live theater. Christopher, who stars in the Broadway play “Chess”, is nominated for the award alongside Luke Evans in “The Rocky Horror Show,” Joshua Henry in …
Alphabet closes in on Nvidia’s spot as world’s biggest company
The potential reshuffling would put the Google parent at the No.1 spot for the first time in more than a decade
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National Museum of Bermuda seeks paid graduate intern
The deadline to apply is May 31
The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) is seeking a motivated 12‑Month Museum Intern to support its education, curatorial
Eleven Businesses Complete Vendor Academy
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has successfully completed its inaugural Vendor Academy, with 11 businesses and 13 entrepreneurs graduating from the seven-week programme “fully prepared to elevate their presence in Bermuda’s vendor economy.” A spokesperson said, “Delivered weekly from March 17th to April 28th, 2026, the Vendor Academy was designed to strengthen the fundamentals …
Community invited to design End-to-End milestone t-shirt
The deadline for entries into the competition is June 19
As the Bermuda End-to-End looks ahead to its landmark 40th charity event in 2027, organisers a
Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says
Human to human transmission is not common, and the U.N. health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from
Bermuda’s elite set for dual-continent showdown
Bermuda’s premier triathletes are set to showcase the island’s sporting reach across two continents on May 16th, with major assignments looming in both Asia
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Cyclist White runner-up in U.K. event
Bermudian cycling standout Conor White showcased his versatility this weekend, securing a hard-fought second-place finish overall at the Dulwich Paragon Track O
Title hopefuls get powerboat season off to a flyer
A couple of teams made flying starts to the new powerboat season at Ferry Reach on Sunday.
Ryan Resendes and Jahcai Morris swept both of the 25-minute heats in B class, while Brandon DeSilva and Blake…
Ryan Resendes and Jahcai Morris swept both of the 25-minute heats in B class, while Brandon DeSilva and Blake…
Cumbermack earns podium spot at Oulton Park
Bermuda’s Jediah Cumbermack made an emphatic start to his 2026 ZYN British Superbike Championship campaign, securing a prestigious podium finish during a high
Bobb hits top gear as Retrievers prep for America East event
Bermudian sprinter Madisyn Bobb produced a statement performance at the Kehoe Twilight Meet as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) completed the
Rideshare permit application period opens
Holders of public service vehicle licences were reminded that a two-week window to apply for rideshare permits will remain open until 5pm on May 14.
Specific eligibility requirements for anyone intere…
Specific eligibility requirements for anyone intere…
Ridesharing Applications Open Until May 14th
The Ministry announced that applications are now open for Bermuda’s first regulated ridesharing initiative, with 150 permits available and service expected to launch on June 10. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport announced that applications opened on Thursday, April 30, 2026 for Bermuda’s first regulated ridesharing initiative. “The …
Police: Locate 51-Year-Old Tucoma Robinson
The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Tucoma Robinson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 51-year-old Tucoma Robinson. “Mr. Robinson was apparently most recently seen in the Court Street, City of Hamilton area around 8:30am Monday, 4th May …
Thousands take on Convex End-to-End challenge across the Island
Hundreds of participants took part in the Convex End-to-End on Saturday, walking, cycling or running either half or the full distance from St. George’s to Docky
Earlier yesterday, the Minister of
Earlier yesterday, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, helped launch Mental Health Anti‑Stigma Month at an event in Victoria Park. Below is the remarks from Minister Kim Wilson.