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Precious Smith Named To ICC Umpire Panel

May 27, 2026

Bermuda umpire Precious Smith has been named on the International Cricket Council’s Development Panel ‘A’ Umpires list for 2026-27, with the ICC listing her under the Americas region alongside officials from Canada, the Cayman Islands and the United States. Back in 2025, Smith made history as the first woman to officiate a match in the …

News / TNN

A 23-year-old Hamilton Parish man

May 27, 2026

A 23-year-old Hamilton Parish man appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing charges of unlawful damage, possession of a bladed article, and uttering threatening words.

Government / Official Gazette

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF USE FOR KINDLEY FIELD PARK

May 27, 2026

Department of Parks Announces Change of Use for Kindley Field Park

Bernews / News

Grow Eat $ave Programme Marks 10 Years

May 27, 2026

The Ministry of Health recently honoured 45 participants in the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme as the initiative marked its tenth year of promoting food security, healthier lifestyles and community resilience across Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health honoured 45 participants of the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme at a ceremony recently, …

Bernews / News

New Agreement For Bachelor’s Degree In Tourism

May 27, 2026

A new agreement between Bermuda College and Mount Saint Vincent University will support delivery of a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management and “means students can complete an associate degree at Bermuda College and progress towards a bachelor’s degree from MSVU, with the option to complete the full pathway without leaving Bermuda,” the College announced …

Bernews / News

Court: Greg Lindberg Sentenced To 12 Years

May 27, 2026

56-year-old Greg Lindberg of Tampa, Florida, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United States in connection with a fraud conspiracy that the U.S. Department of Justice said involved companies he controlled in North Carolina, Bermuda, Malta and elsewhere. A statement from the US Department of Justice said, “Greg Lindberg, 56, of …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

May 27, 2026

The companies intend to build a sovereign European space hardware and mission business before the end of this decade

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Bernews / Sport

BFA Names Women’s Squad For Belize Matches

May 27, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association announced the women’s squad for the upcoming matches against Belize, which will take place in Bermuda on June 4 and 7. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team that will play the Belize Women’s National Team at the Flora Duffy …

Bernews / Sport

Cricket: Warwick Academy Win Super 8 Title

May 27, 2026

Warwick Academy have been crowned the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Girls Super 8 Cricket champions after defeating Sandys Secondary Middle School in the final. Pool A Somersfield Academy – 52/5 Warwick Academy – 59/2 Somersfield Academy – 52/2 Whitney Institute – 53/1 Whitney Institute – 51/5 Warwick Academy – 55/2 Pool B Sandys …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

45 honoured in ‘Grow Eat $ave’ programme

May 27, 2026

Health Ministry marks 10 years of initiative aimed at boosting food security, cutting food costs and encouraging healthier lifestyles

The Ministry of Hea

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans

May 27, 2026

Residents from those countries will be banned from entering Canada for 90 days starting Wednesday

International News via Reuters:

Canada and the Bah

Bernews / Sport

Swimming: Emma Harvey Wins Bronze In Arizona

May 27, 2026

Emma Harvey won the bronze medal in the 100m Butterfly on the final day of the 2026 AZ Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona. Competing in a field of over 60 swimmers, Harvey recorded a time of 1:01.01 to finish third overall in the final after qualifying third fastest from the preliminary heats earlier in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

May 27, 2026

The deal, due to be signed by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Starmer in London, will improve border security, tackle organised crime and deepen defence c

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New initiative aims to build workplace confidence

May 27, 2026

Six-part workshop programme will focus on communication, emotional control and long-term career success

The Department of Workforce Development, in partn

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

China stalls Airbus approvals to pressure Europe on homegrown Chinese jets, Bloomberg News reports

May 27, 2026

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has delayed final approval that would allow Airbus jets to enter the country and be put into service for the p

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Solstice welcomes geriatric psychiatry specialist

May 27, 2026

Dr Elizabeth Hathaway joins the team to support adult mental health, ageing and dementia care

Solstice is proud to welcome Dr Elizabeth Hathaway, a board

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk

May 27, 2026

New large language models such as Anthropic’s Mythos are viewed by cybersecurity experts as posing significant challenges to the banking industry and its legacy

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Energy bills in Britain to jump 13% on impact of Iran war

May 27, 2026

The increase, up around £221 from the previous cap of £1,641 for April to June, will hit millions of households on variable tariffs

International News

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sterling dips as Iran uncertainty keeps traders wary

May 27, 2026

The nearly 7% drop in the oil price this week has given some respite to the currencies of more import-dependent nations

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Bernews / Sport

Norre Robinson Competes In Conference USA

May 27, 2026

Norre Robinson competed at the 2026 Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, gaining experience against a strong collegiate field. Representing Louisiana Tech University, the Bermudian athlete competed at the Middle Tennessee State Facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where the three-day meet was held. Robinson opened his competition in the men’s 100-meter dash, finishing 21st overall …

Bernews / Sport

Lady Stars, Bailey’s Bay, Chasers & Ballers Win

May 27, 2026

Netball Bermuda’s Summer League resumed at Bernard Park with wins for Lady Stars, Bailey’s Bay, Storm Chasers, and Allshores Ballers across Women’s Division and Coed Division action. In the Women’s Division, Lady Stars defeated Tropical Storm 32-6. Lady Stars controlled the match throughout, with K’Xiyae Gibbons and Nahjae Rayner scoring 11 goals each and Sioma …

News / TNN

More than 230 adult students

May 27, 2026

More than 230 adult students were honoured at Bermuda College in an awards ceremony recognising their achievements in courses helping them learn new career skills, upskill, reskill, train and retrain for jobs.

Bernews / Sport

Smash Invitational Cricket Match Schedule

May 27, 2026

The Bermuda Smash Invitational is set to take place from May 30 to June 6, and the organizers have released the match schedule for the event. The organizers previously said, “The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June 6th, 2026, bringing with it another electrifying week of world-class …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 26 2026

May 27, 2026

May 26 saw 5,002 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $106,548.00 BD. 5,002 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 11.3% at $21.30 per share. The BSX finished at 3,514.41, down 0.75% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Umpire Precious Smith named on ICC Development Panel

May 27, 2026

Precious Smith continues to make giant strides in her cricket officiating career after becoming the first Bermudian female umpire to be appointed to the International Cricket Council Development Panel…

Royal Gazette / Sport

‘Nobody should miss out on this sport because of lack of money’

May 27, 2026

Geovanni Hayward tells a true story that illustrates just why he has set up a new sailing charity.
Hayward describes a child from the East End that comes through the Endeavour programme. At the start…

Business / Royal Gazette

Allshores books $20.8m tax credit boost

May 27, 2026

Allshores has booked a $20.8 million estimated gain through a Bermuda substance-based tax credit.
The company recognised the figure in its income statement as a reduction in net operating costs.
The …

Business / Royal Gazette

Greenberg: AI will enable Chubb to reduce global staff

May 27, 2026

One of the world’s foremost insurance leaders has expressed deep concerns about the economy, citing uncertainties he sees ahead.
And in a March shareholders letter, he reiterated a planned reduction i…

Business / Royal Gazette

Safepoint seeks to raise $283m in IPO

May 27, 2026

Florida insurer Safepoint, which owns three Bermuda captives and is a substantial user of the Bermuda insurance-linked securities market, is seeking to raise as much as $283.3 million in a US initial …

News / Royal Gazette

Wardens capture two dogs after fatal attack on pets

May 27, 2026

A pair of German shepherds allegedly killed two small dogs in an incident in Smith’s on Monday before attacking a woman and her dog near by.
Fabian Minors, the owner of Bermuda Pet Sitters, said that …

News / Royal Gazette

King: substandard prisons verge on ‘violation of human rights’

May 27, 2026

The state of the island’s prisons needs to be “treated as a national crisis”, the Opposition has stated in the wake of a damning assessment made public this month.
Robert King, the Shadow Minister of …

News / Royal Gazette

Earl Leader (1948-2026): adept on the tennis court and on stage

May 27, 2026

A top tennis player and coach who advanced the sport in Bermuda while developing an array of local talent also followed in the musical footsteps of his father, one of the island’s jazz legends and awa…

News / Royal Gazette

Hotel proposed for vacant Hamilton office building

May 27, 2026

A developer hopes to convert a vacant office building on Burnaby Street into a 30-room hotel.
A recent planning application by Holborn Property Holding Ltd has renovations to 26 Burnaby Street — the G…

News / Royal Gazette

Accountant: ‘This was not a proper way to run a business’

May 27, 2026

A couple accused of stealing $300,000 from elderly clients were heavily criticised in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Forensic accountant Todd Boyd was giving his second day of evidence from the witness …

Bernews / News

BDADay.com Updated With 1000 Photos & Videos

May 26, 2026

With Bermuda Day 2026 now behind us, Bernews has updated our dedicated Bermuda Day website — BDADay.com — with this year’s coverage, including more than 1,000 photos and videos from events across the holiday period, and information on all of the winners of the various events. The new content features coverage of the races, parade, school …

Bernews / News

Work Ready Series Launches In June

May 26, 2026

The Department of Workforce Development, in partnership with MASC Ltd., announced the launch of “The Reset: Work Ready Series”, a six-part workshop series designed to help individuals strengthen the personal and interpersonal skills essential for success in today’s workplace. A Government spokesperson said, “Open to all in the community, the series will give participants practical …

Bernews / Business

Solstice Welcomes Dr Elizabeth Hathaway

May 26, 2026

Solstice has welcomed psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Hathaway to its team. A spokesperson said, “Solstice is proud to welcome Dr Elizabeth Hathaway, a board-certified consultant psychiatrist who works with adults across the lifespan, with specialist expertise in geriatric psychiatry and psychodynamic psychotherapy. “Dr Hathaway joins Solstice at a time when more Bermudians are navigating anxiety, depression, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, Sheinbaum says

May 26, 2026

Sheinbaum said FIFA approached her government after U.S. authorities said they did not want Iran staying in the country throughout the June 11-July 19 competiti

News / Royal Gazette

New auditorium project commences

May 26, 2026

A revamp of Mount Saint Agnes Academy’s auditorium is underway.
School principal Anna Faria-Machado, Christopher Tannock, assistant principal for facilities and Sean Kelly, chairman of the Board of G…

Business / Royal Gazette

Allshores shares fall 11% on BSX

May 26, 2026

Shares of Allshores fell 11.3 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today.
The insurer closed down $2.70 on the trading of 5,002 shares to close at $21.30 on the BSX.
With Allshores the only stoc…

News / Royal Gazette

CG hosts wellness fair to mark rebranding

May 26, 2026

Members of the public can enjoy entertainment, demonstrations and vendors during a free wellness fair on Saturday.
A statement said the Coralisle Group was organising the event at Albuoy’s Point to ce…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

S&P 500, Nasdaq nab record closing highs, WTI crude falls on hopes for Iran peace deal

May 26, 2026

Tech shares, lifted by surging chip stocks, put the Nasdaq out front, while the S&P 500’s gains were more modest

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands

May 26, 2026

CDC Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya said in the email that the agency had activated a Level 2 emergency response on May 18 to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo str

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

May 26, 2026

The document, dated May 21, said white South Africans of Afrikaner ethnicity face an emergency situation due to the “incitement of racially motivated violence”

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Are you ready for Carnival in Bermuda?

May 26, 2026

Events get underway on June 10

Carnival in Bermuda is preparing for another year of celebrations, with events set to take place June 10-15. Kendal Tro

News / Royal Gazette

Workshop series to help develop positive habits

May 26, 2026

The Department of Workforce Development will launch a workshop series next month intended to help people develop their workplace expertise.
The six-part series, organised in partnership with Masc Ltd,…

News / Royal Gazette

More than 230 adult learners honoured by Bermuda College

May 26, 2026

More than 230 adult learners won recognition from the Bermuda College for their achievements in higher education.
Through the Athora Professional and Career Education division, the students were cele…

Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal. or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm weekdays at the Department of Planning, Seven Arches Building, 3rd Floor, 44 Church Street West, City of Hamilton HM12.

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: ISHAK ISSA & CHARMAINE HERNANDEZ

May 26, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -ISHAK GEORGES ISSA ofWARWICK Parish (Single) andCHARMAINE PAMANIAN HERNANDEZ ofWARWICK Parish (Single)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: GEORGE DOWLING III & TIFFANY FOX

May 26, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -GEORGE STEPHEN DOWLING III ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Single) andTIFFANY KALII FOX ofSOUTHAMPTON Parish (Single)