UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers’ group
The loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over geo
European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
The EU adopted minimum standards to combat violence against women for the first time in 2024, but a proposed article to create a common definition of rape was d
Family of Schools talent show spotlights diverse youth talent
The Department of Education has announced a series of youth-focused talent shows to serve as a follow-up to a successful art showcase.
The Family of Schools invited pupils from 26 public and private s…
The Family of Schools invited pupils from 26 public and private s…
Students worked behind the camera lens to illustrate a new anti-drink driving campaign.
The Bermuda College recently hosted a Media Arts course, giving students the opportunity to learn key skills in media production while working toward a fin
Calling on coaches for young people’s personal development
A performance coaching programme that serves as a catalyst for personal transformation among young Bermudians is seeking 45 dedicated volunteer adult life coaches.
The Mirrors Programme announced the …
The Mirrors Programme announced the …
Dickinson reportedly in bid for PLP leadership
A former finance minister who failed to oust David Burt from party leadership in 2022 will again ask delegates to back him for the top job, it has been reported.
Curtis Dickinson, who secured 56 votes…
Curtis Dickinson, who secured 56 votes…
Bermudian Star Hurdle Sweeps University Rugby Awards
Bermudian rugby standout Alexia Hurdle has capped off a dominant collegiate season in the United States, picking up two major honours at the Emory & Henry U
Bermudian Duo Dive into Valencia’s ‘Pressure Cooker’
Bermudian prospects Quincy Ratteray and Shiloh Anderson have wasted no time making their mark in Spain, diving straight into a high-intensity development stint
Bermuda Names Elite Beach Volleyball Squads for St. Lucia
The Bermuda Volleyball Association has laid down a marker for the upcoming Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championships
Bermuda Unveils King’s Baton as Legacy Meets the Future
The road to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games found its way to the manicured lawns of Government House in Bermuda this week, as Governor Andrew Murdoch offici
LOM records $4.77m full-year profit
LOM Financial announced full-year 2025 profits of $4.77 million, or 97 cents a share, largely unchanged from 2024, and representing a 10 per cent net return on equity.
The investment firm reported tha…
The investment firm reported tha…
Video: Chyna Talbot Designs King’s Baton
The official unveiling of the King’s Baton for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games at Government House highlighted the exceptional talent of designer Chyna Talbot, whose artwork captures the iconic aspects of Bermuda. The Bermuda Olympic Association said, “At just 26 years old, Chyna is helping carry Bermuda’s creativity onto the Commonwealth stage. With this design, she …
Gulf leaders to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
A Gulf official said the meeting aimed to craft a response to the thousands of Iranian missile and drone attacks Gulf states have faced since the U.S. and Israe
Conor Sinclair Earns King’s Scout Award
Conor Sinclair was honored at Windsor Castle for achieving the King’s Scout Award, the highest recognition for adventure and skill development within the Scouting program. A spokesperson said, “On the 26th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of celebrating Conor Sinclair at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Chief Scout …
CariGenetics has officially announced the
CariGenetics has officially announced the naming of its clinical lab in honour of its founder’s late grandmother, Marie V. Gibbons, marking a major step forward in the organisation’s continued mission to advance precision medicine.
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Aliana King Runs Two Marathons In Week
Bermudian Aliana King — a model and marathon runner — completed two major marathons within six days, finishing races in Boston and London. King recently revealed in an Instagram post that she undertook the challenge of running back-to-back races, describing it as “1 week 2 marathons back to back.” She competed in the Boston Marathon on …
Volleyball Teams To Compete In St Lucia
Bermuda will be represented by two teams at the ECVA Beach Volleyball Tournament in St. Lucia in May. Ben Barnett and Sean Tucker will compete in the men’s division, while the women’s team will consist of Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Trott. The organisers said, “From May 1st – 3rd 2026, Saint Lucia will host some …
Basden Competes At Sunshine State Champs
Bermudian sprinter Cameron Basden competed at the Sunshine State Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Florida. Representing Barry University at the Embry-Riddle Track in Daytona Beach, Basden participated in the sprint preliminaries. In the men’s 100 meters preliminaries, he placed sixth with a time of 10.76 seconds and he also competed in the men’s …
UK PM’s former chief of staff says he was wrong to encourage Mandelson appointment
McSweeney told parliament he had thought Mandelson, a Labour veteran, would help Britain to get a trade deal with the United States after Donald Trump was retur
Conor White Impresses In Rutland Race
Bermuda’s Conor White finished close to the leaders at the 2026 Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic after a demanding race across the East Midlands. The 187-kilometres event, known for its gravel sectors and steep climbs, split apart in the final 40 km as a small group moved clear. Otto van Zanden won the race in 5hr 06min …
Oil prices rise 3% as Iran war stand-off persists
Brent crude futures for June climbed $3.28, or 3.03%, to $111.51 a barrel by 1115 GMT, after gaining 2.8% to close the previous session at its highest since Apr
UK lowers population growth estimate as immigration slows
Net immigration looks set to add 2.2 million people to the UK’s population of 69.3 million between mid-2024 and mid-2034
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CariGenetics Names Lab For Marie Gibbons
CariGenetics has named its clinical lab in honour of founder Dr Carika Weldon’s late grandmother, Marie V. Gibbons, while unveiling new initiatives to expand accessible healthcare services in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics has officially announced the naming of its clinical lab in honour of its founder’s late grandmother, Marie V. Gibbons, marking a major …
Minister inspects British Virgin Islands prison reforms
Wilkerson praises earned privileges system and sees lessons for Bermuda
The Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley, BVI Minister of Health and Social Development, Jay Ken
Cricket Teams Unveiled For Bermuda Smash
The squads for the Bermuda Smash Invitational cricket tournament have been finalised at the recent draft at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. Champions Hamilton Parish Hurricanes will once again be captained by batter Terryn Fray; meanwhile, top all-rounder Kamau Leverock will lead the Sandys Spartans. Batter Onias Bascome will captain the Smiths Sixers, with Dominic Sabir …
Island exceeds expectations for Canadian accounting firm
Erkin Atakhanov set up an accounting firm in Bermuda to take advantage of what he saw as a bottleneck in the market.
“The service cost in Bermuda for captives and insurance companies is increasing,” h…
“The service cost in Bermuda for captives and insurance companies is increasing,” h…
Watch: Bermuda start-up targets space insurance frontier
It was word of mouth that led to the incorporation of the latest Bermuda insurer aimed at providing solutions for the rapidly developing space economy.
Space engineers and insurance executives anticip…
Space engineers and insurance executives anticip…
Fitch expects softening rates to hit island re/insurers’ results
Analysts at Fitch Ratings see accelerating softening of rates impacting the results of a group of five Bermudian-based re/insurers.
In a peer credit analysis featuring Arch Capital, Ascot, Hamilton, R…
In a peer credit analysis featuring Arch Capital, Ascot, Hamilton, R…
Louise Ralston: Tackling hidden risks in everyday tech
Often when we think about cybersecurity threats, we tend to think of sophisticated attacks carried out by highly skilled, well-resourced hackers. But most incidents, in fact, begin closer to home, ex…
Driver arrested after crash leaves car on its side
A man was arrested on Monday morning after being involved in a collision that left a car on its side.
The Bermuda Police Service said that officers responded to a two-car crash at the roundabout conne…
The Bermuda Police Service said that officers responded to a two-car crash at the roundabout conne…
UK grocery inflation eases to 3.8% in April, says Worldpanel
The data showed UK grocery sales increased 0.9% in the four-week period year-on-year, although shoppers were seeking out deals
International News via Re
Austrian man pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert
The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the U.S. pop star in Vie
London’s FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak on BP boost
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.4% to 10,367.61 points by 1019 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%, down for a fourth day in a row
Internati
Sterling dips as central bank decisions, Iran war uncertainty in focus
The British pound was last 0.3% lower against the dollar at $1.3488, and little changed against the euro at 86.55 pence
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Somerset president defends decision to suspend Simmons ban
Somerset Cricket Club president Richard Scott has defended his club’s decision to water down an initial ban imposed on St George’s vice-captain Macai Simmons.
Simmons was initially banned by Somerse…
Simmons was initially banned by Somerse…
LOM Financial Reports 2025 Financial Results
LOM Financial Limited reported full year 2025 profits of $4,765,104 or $0.97 per share, which is “relatively unchanged from our 2024 profits of $4,744,812. A filing with the BSX stated, “Although our asset management and broking divisions experienced revenue growth, along with some notable gains in securities, these improvements were offset by a substantial rise …
Chare Smith Claims Two Wickets In Win
Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith took two wickets for 18 runs as Frenchay beat Westbury & District by 78 runs in a pre-season match. Frenchay scored 222 for six after being put in to bat. Smith was the pick of the bowlers, conceding 18 runs from six overs, including two maidens. Westbury were held to 144 …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 27 2026
April 27 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: April 24 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 23 …
A 33-year-old woman has avoided
A 33-year-old woman has avoided immediate jail time after a 2025 road collision that resulted in life-altering injuries for a local teenager. In a Supreme Court hearing on Monday, Ebony Butterfield was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm by careless driving.
A spirit of unity, laughter,
A spirit of unity, laughter, and community pride filled the grounds of CedarBridge Academy yesterday, as Constituency 17 MP candidate Jason Hayward hosted a vibrant Family Fun Day that drew hundreds of residents from across the area.
Breaking News is developing tonight
Breaking News is developing tonight out of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) headquarters, where a Central Committee meeting has concluded with a significant political development ahead of the party’s upcoming delegates conference scheduled for late October of this year.
Marriage Notice: MICHELLE DECOSTA & REGINALD CANN
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -MICHELLE LYNN DECOSTA ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Divorced) andREGINALD ARTHUR CANN ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Single)
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Camp Connect Launch Set For May 4
The Department of Sport and Recreation announced that the Camp Connect platform launch has been rescheduled from April 27 to May 4 to allow for further testing and ensure a smooth, reliable experience for families. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Sport and Recreation today announced that the launch of the Camp Connect platform, …
Launch of camp registration platform pushed to next week
The launch of a modernised summer camp registration platform has been pushed back one week for fine-tuning.
While the Camp Connect platform had been scheduled to launch on April 27, the Department of …
While the Camp Connect platform had been scheduled to launch on April 27, the Department of …
Crew member lost overboard on voyage from Bermuda
The US Coast Guard has halted the search for a cruise ship worker who fell from a cruise ship travelling from Bermuda to Boston.
The US Coast Guard Sector Southeast New England confirmed to US media t…
The US Coast Guard Sector Southeast New England confirmed to US media t…
Marriage Notice: JOHN BRIENTNALL & ADRIEN BRIENTNALL
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -JOHN MICHAEL BRIENTNALL ofWest Chester, PennsylvaniaU.S.A. (Divorced) andADRIEN MILEY BRIENTNALL ofWest Chester, Pennsylvania
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Marriage Notice: WILLIAM MENDELSON & GABRIELLE BRACKSTONE
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -WILLIAM SPENCER MENDELSON ofQuebecCanada (Single) andGABRIELLE LESLIE MARIE BRACKSTONE ofPAGET Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: ANNABELLE GRAY & NICHOLAS MOULDER
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -ANNABELLE FRANCES GRAY ofPAGET Parish (Single) andNICHOLAS RICHARD MOULDER ofPAGET Parish (Single)
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