Britain ‘strongly minded’ to nationalise British Steel says government
China’s Jingye Steel said earlier in June it wants Britain to compensate it for the loss incurred through its investment in British Steel, which has been under
Is the Government ready for AI?
Opposition says Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping industries, workplaces, and economies around the world – but our Government is ill-prepared
Kiara Deane Joins Trinity School In UK
Bermudian Kiara Deane has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. The defender has represented the Bermuda women’s under-14 and under-17 national teams. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year!” read a Trinity School social media post. “Kiara Deane joins …
One Person Injured In Collision In Dockyard
One person was transported to hospital “with injuries considered to be serious” following a collision in Dockyard, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 18 June 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious road traffic collision on Pender Road in Dockyard. “Details remain limited at …
Polaris Holding Declares $0.05 Dividend
Polaris Holding Company Ltd. announced a $0.05 per share dividend. In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Polaris said, “Please accept this notification that a dividend in the amount of BD $0.05 per share has been declared and approved by the board of directors of the Company, payable on 30 June 2026, to the shareholders …
AM Best Affirms Rating Of Vantage Risk
AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliates, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company and Vantage Risk Assurance Company [both domiciled in Wilmington, DE], which do business as Vantage …
AM Best Affirms Ratings For Mozart Insurance
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] of Mozart Insurance, Ltd. [Mozart] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Mozart’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as …
Youth Beach Volleyball Set For Saturday
Bermuda Volleyball will host its Youth Volleyball Beach Championships at Horseshoe Beach on Saturday [June 20]. The event, which will run from 8.30am until 4pm, is being promoted under the slogan “Who Will Rule Beach?”. It is supported by ReLase, CDA Bermy, Butterfield & Vallis, Perpetual Motion and BDA Spirits. Further information is available through …
AXIS Appoints Pradip Patiath To Board
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Pradip Patiath to its Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2026. Mr. Patiath will join the Board, where he will serve on its Risk and Human Capital and Compensation Committees. “Pradip is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers and practitioners in digital strategy in the financial services sector. He …
Walker Selley Wins Gold Glove MVP & First Team
Bermudian student-athlete Walker Selley won the Central Valley Conference Gold Glove MVP award and earned First Team All-Conference honours following his outstanding performance with the College of the Sequoias baseball team in California. Selley turned in one of the top all-around seasons in the conference, hitting .394 with 65 hits, 29 RBIs, and a .997 …
Motorcyclist seriously injured in dockyard crash
Emergency services transported the motorcyclist to hospital and detectives are appealing for witnesses
Media Release:
Shortly after midnight on Thur
Shortly after midnight on Thursday,
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 18 June 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious road traffic collision on Pender Road in Dockyard.
Benn Smith bullish about surviving big-race protest
Benn Smith is optimistic that he will be exonerated by the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race protest committee at a hearing that will be held at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Friday.
Smith and crew …
Smith and crew …
Sports minister hails island’s powerboat success in Missouri
Sports minister Owen Darrell has hailed Bermuda’s dominant display at the recent Lake of Ozarks Shootout in Missouri.
Local professional powerboat racing teams Nuff Said (Luis Martins/Nick Imprescia) …
Local professional powerboat racing teams Nuff Said (Luis Martins/Nick Imprescia) …
King briefed by Bermuda insurance executives
During the King’s visit in April, Government House and a British junior minister hosted a round table focusing on the state of insurance, Dave Morgan, the Deputy Governor has told an industry gatherin…
Gym that started out in a garage celebrates 15 years
Rupert Henagulph started his personal training business, Alchemy Fitness, out of his parents’ garage.
His father put up some wood panelling in the 500 sq ft space to make things look a little less scr…
His father put up some wood panelling in the 500 sq ft space to make things look a little less scr…
Bermudian investment firm accuses Braemar of ‘brazen self-dealing’
A Bermudian-based investment firm has accused Braemar Hotels and Resorts — a company in which it is a major shareholder — of “a brazen act of self-dealing”.
Al Shams Investments, which is owned by Syr…
Al Shams Investments, which is owned by Syr…
Man Arrested For Assault, Warrant, Damage, More
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, …
Twelve Videos: 2026 Carnival In Bermuda
Carnival in Bermuda 2026 brought energy, colour and music to the island, with thousands of revellers taking part in several days of festivities. Events included J’ouvert, Pan in the Park, Family Fete, Swizzle at Sunrise, Wetta, Waves Soca in the Water, Revel de Road and more, offering a mix of live entertainment, steel pan, soca …
OBA’s Linda Smith On Asphalt Plant & More
“The recent Government press conference announcing the commencement of road works on Church Road, Southampton has been a long time coming and now appears to be made possible only through a new partnership between Government and Bermuda’s largest private paving company, Surface Experts Limited,” OBA MP Linda Smith said. Ms. Smith said, “The recent Government press …
John Wight Steps Down As BCL Chairman
Bermuda Container Line Ltd. has announced the retirement of Chairman John Wight after 15 years of service, with Deputy Chairman George Hutchings elected to take over the role. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Container Line Ltd. [“BCL”] announced today the retirement of John Wight as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Wight had served …
Public Service Career Fair Set For Tomorrow
The Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Career Fair & Expo will be held at Pier Six tomorrow [June 18], highlighting career opportunities, training programmes and advancement pathways across the public service. A Government spokesperson said, “Tomorrow [June 18] the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Career Fair & Expo will take place tomorrow at Pier Six, …
Three Boccia Athletes To Compete In Alabama
Boccia Bermuda will be represented by three athletes at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama, with Zeik Blakeney set to make his international debut alongside experienced competitors Yushae Desilva Andrade and Omar Hayward. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is pleased to announce that a team of three athletes will be representing Bermuda at the …
2026 Overseas Territories Summit Concludes
The Government of Bermuda has successfully concluded the Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service Annual Summit, hosted on behalf of the government by the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, last week from June 11 – 12, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The two-day Summit brought together senior public sector leaders …
Police Appeal: Locate Two 13-Year-Olds
The police have appealed for the public’s assistance to help locate 13-year-old Azania Camara and W’nique Christopher. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Bermudian nationals Azania Camara and W’nique Christopher. “Azania is described as being 5’ 3” in height, light brown complexioned, and slim built …
“Getting To The Root Of The Problem” Discussion
A panel discussion — entitles “Getting to the Root of the Problem” – will take place on Thursday evening [June 18], with the event aiming to “explore how slavery, colonisation, religion and diaspora have shaped homophobic and transphobic attitudes in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda’s upcoming Bermuda Pride Panel Discussion has an ambitious goal: to …
Govt Encourages Participation In 2026 Census
The Government is encouraging residents to complete the 2026 Census, saying the information collected will help guide planning and decision-making across Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Every household in Bermuda has a role to play in shaping the future of our island, and one of the most important ways to do that is by participating …
AM Best affirms Convex ratings
AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Convex Group and its principal subsidiaries, citing the company’s strong capital position, improving underwriting performance and growing international footp…
A Bermudian man with a
A Bermudian man with a well-documented history of violent incidents in Bermuda has been arrested in England less than 12 hours after arriving in the United Kingdom, according to information obtained by TNN News.
Butterfield shares slip 1.78% in New York
The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 3,690.51, in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile Butterfield Bank fell $1.05 (1.78 per cent) on the New York Stock Exchange to close …
Meanwhile Butterfield Bank fell $1.05 (1.78 per cent) on the New York Stock Exchange to close …
Senate: Wilkerson confirms “fitness” of energy legislation
Legislation which gives the Minister of Home Affairs the power to suspend the integrated resource planning process if deemed in the public interest, was subject to multiple rounds of legal considerati…
At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Cybersecurity experts are concerned Anthropic’s Mythos, developed to find coding flaws to bolster cyberdefences, could potentially turbo-charge attacks on th
At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Cybersecurity experts are concerned Anthropic’s Mythos, developed to find coding flaws to bolster cyberdefences, could potentially turbo-charge attacks on th
Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets in February and launch the flights in October 2027, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France
Stocks, dollar edge up ahead of Warsh debut; oil higher after recent losses
Committee members’ projections in March showed most expected to cut rates
International News via Reuters:
Major stock indexes and the U.S. dollar ed
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Skyport seeks operators for two lounges
Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited (Skyport), developer and operator of L.F. Wade (Bermuda) International Airpo
Government: ‘Help us to plan with purpose’
A reminder issued on the importance of public participation in the 2026 Census
Every household in Bermuda has a role to play in shaping the future of ou
G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China
Western powers are racing to diversify supplies of metals vital to defence, technology and renewable energy and reduce dependence on China
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Richardson, Goncalves to speak at digital asset compliance camp
Bermuda’s first digital asset compliance boot camp will bring together regulators, lawyers and industry practitioners this week as the island continues to expand its digital asset sector.
ComplianceX,…
ComplianceX,…
Caesar grilled over progress in public education transformation
The Minister of Education today sidestepped direct answers when questioned in the Upper House on “measurable achievements” in the transformation of the public school system.
Crystal Caesar was quizzed…
Crystal Caesar was quizzed…
‘Anyone who does not go is really going to miss out’
An upcoming conference hosted by the Bermuda Bar Association is an event not to be missed, organisers said.
One of England’s most highly regarded barristers, Lord David Pannick, KC, is to deliver a k…
One of England’s most highly regarded barristers, Lord David Pannick, KC, is to deliver a k…
OBA MP demands answers on missing $6.2m asphalt plant
The Shadow Minister of Public Works and Environment has questioned the status of a $6.2 million asphalt production plant yet to be set up.
Linda Smith also called for clarity on the Government’s partn…
Linda Smith also called for clarity on the Government’s partn…
Julian Caisey Joins Trinity School In UK
Bermudian goalkeeper Julian Caisey has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year,” read a Trinity social media post. “Julian Caisey joins Trinity and adds a wealth of ability to an already strong goalkeeper …
Everest and Stone Point launch $600m casualty sidecar
Everest Group has partnered with Stone Point Insurance Solutions to launch a Bermudian-based casualty reinsurance sidecar that is expected to provide about $600 million in third-party capital to suppo…
Man admits manslaughter in connection with senior’s death
A 44-year-old has admitted unlawfully killing a senior in an incident on Front Street last year.
John Paul Samuels, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court yesterday to a count of mansl…
John Paul Samuels, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court yesterday to a count of mansl…
Minister On Electricity Amendment Act
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne has responded to the passage of the Electricity Amendment Act, saying “these amendments ensure that Bermuda’s energy future is shaped not only by technical considerations, but also by an understanding of affordability, reliability, and national impact.” The act passed in the House of Assembly last week and passed in …
‘It’s not political interference – it’s about accountability and transparency’
Minister explains why the elected government should have a greater say on electricity costs
Today the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lig
Career fair & expo at Pier Six tomorrow
Tomorrow (June 18) the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Career Fair & Expo will take place tomorrow at Pier Six, bringing together ministries a
Opinion: Bermuda’s asphalt plant
Statement by Linda Smith, OBA MP for Southampton West Central and Shadow Minister for Seniors, Environment & Sustainability:
The recent Government pr
Arch promotes reinsurance, mortage CEOS
Arch Capital Group has promoted Jerome Halgan to chief executive of its global reinsurance operations as part of a senior leadership reshuffle at the Bermudian-headquartered re/insurer.
The company an…
The company an…