Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour
Leo, who was attacked again overnight by U.S. President Donald Trump over the pope’s opposition to the Iran war, will arrive from Algeria, where he blasted viol
London’s FTSE 100 flat as banks limit healthcare gains; Mideast in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was flat at 10,611.03 points by 0957 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Sterling steadies; risks from war to UK economy build
Sterling’s strength could prove short-lived, however, given how the war has complicated the outlook for UK growth and inflation, analysts said
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Govt Issues RFP For Lobbying Services
The Government is seeking proposals from firms to “improve relationships with the Government of Bermuda and official of the United States Congress, and other relevant organizations in the United States of America. ” The document said, “The Government of Bermuda is an UK overseas territory that services a population of approximately of 61,000 and is …
Devonshire Rec comes to rescue of Kappa Classic
Organisers of Kappa Classic have secured Devonshire Recreation Club as an additional venue for some matches, with the tournament kicking off tonight at 6pm.
With only North Field available and Flora …
With only North Field available and Flora …
Bermuda women’s squad named for Grenada showdown
The Bermuda senior women’s squad has been announced for the game against Grenada this week.
Bermuda sit fourth in group C of the Concacaf Women’s Championship qualifiers, with three points from three …
Bermuda sit fourth in group C of the Concacaf Women’s Championship qualifiers, with three points from three …
Gavin Manders fights through pain to be crowned champion
It has been a painful few weeks for Gavin Manders, Bermuda’s top pickleball player.
Just a few weeks after he was crowned top male player at the Caribbean Pickleball Championships last month, Manders…
Just a few weeks after he was crowned top male player at the Caribbean Pickleball Championships last month, Manders…
Brewery moves into new Riddell’s Bay home
After more than a year of renovation, Bermuda Craft Brewing is ready to open in a new location at the old Riddell’s Bay Golf Club in Warwick.
The brewery’s owners hope to open on Friday of next week,…
The brewery’s owners hope to open on Friday of next week,…
Watch: Kameron Young aims to boost Bermuda’s AI adoption
A Bermudian with a Dubai company specialising in robotics and artificial intelligence will host a free lunchtime presentation on Friday, focusing on the gaps she sees in Bermuda’s AI infrastructure.
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Collas Crill Appoints David Thom As Counsel
Collas Crill has appointed David Thom as Counsel in its Bermuda office, enhancing the firm’s strength in complex commercial and insurance disputes. A spokesperson said, “David joins with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, advising clients on a wide range of corporate, insurance and professional liability matters. He is particularly experienced in handling complex, high-value …
Bermuda Research Journal Aim For Expansion
Ywione Darrell and Kyaida Lanthier are looking to expand the reach of the Bermuda Journal of Academic Research after releasing its first edition. The co-chief editors said the focus is now on growing submissions, attracting new readers and securing support for future editions, with annual publications planned and a call for papers already issued. Mr …
Action fast and players furious on first day of Squash Open
The action was fast and the players sometimes furious on the first day of the Starr Bermuda Open yesterday.
Some of the world’s top squash players got their first taste of life on the courts of Bermu…
Some of the world’s top squash players got their first taste of life on the courts of Bermu…
His Majesty The King will
His Majesty The King will undertake a Royal Visit to Bermuda from 30th April – 2nd May marking His Majesty’s first visit as Sovereign to a British Overseas Territory.
Assessment Of Emergency Department At KEMH
The Ministry of Health today announced that the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has been “formally directed to engage an external provider to conduct an independent, focused operational assessment of Emergency Department performance at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, aimed at immediate corrective action.” A Government spokesperson said, “The direction follows continued operational pressure within the …
Ministry: ‘Pothole Repairs Are Still Ongoing’
A Ministry of Public Works and Environment spokesperson confirmed that “pothole repairs are still ongoing and road paving has also resumed on Spanish Point Road.” The Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams said, “I understand the public’s frustration. We know people are tired of seeing potholes, and tired of feeling like the roads …
BEDC Honours 10 New Entrepreneurs
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] celebrated the graduation of the seventh cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator [EBI] on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] celebrated the graduation of the seventh cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator [EBI] on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Four Ways …
BTA Appoints Eric Kincaid As Sales VP
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] today announced the appointment of Eric S. Kincaid as Vice President of Sales and Business Development, effective April 6, 2026. A spokesperson said, “In this role, Kincaid will lead the BTA’s global sales and business development functions, supporting delivery of Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan. His focus will include strengthening group …
Column: MP Tucker On Public Guardian Office
[Opinion column written by MP Robin Tucker] In March, the One Bermuda Alliance submitted formal questions in the House of Assembly concerning the creation of the Office of the Public Guardian. This was promised long ago. The OBA’s goal was simple: to get clarity from the Government on how public money has been spent on …
‘Immediate correction action’ to remedy hospital strain
Emergency department performance at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is to get “an independent, focused operational assessment” aimed at “immediate corrective action”, the Ministry of Health has anno…
Minister pleads for patience over potholes
Public Works Minister Jache Adams says he understands public frustration with road conditions, but adds that crews are working ‘as quickly as they can’
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King to learn about Bermuda history, nature during Royal Visit
King Charles III will get a flavour of Bermudian culture, nature and history after his arrival on the island this month.
Government House stated that the visit from April 30 to May 2 will mark King Ch…
Government House stated that the visit from April 30 to May 2 will mark King Ch…
Coddington, Burchall & Hall Launch Academy
Remy Coddington, Ajani Burchall, and Sincere Hall have founded the Trevo Academy, which will be offering youth football training A spokesperson said, “A new standard in youth football development is being introduced this summer, as Trevo Academy launches a program combining high-quality training with leadership, discipline, and personal growth. “Founded by Remy Coddington, Ajani Burchall, …
Marriage Notice: TONY MARTIN & THERESE CARROLL
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-TONY CHARLES MARTIN ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced) andTHERESE ANN CARROLL ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: CLEVELYN CRICHLOW & COURTNEY CLAY
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-CLEVELYN AARON CRICHLOW ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Single) andCOURTNEY GRACE CLAY ofSANDYS Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: ANDREW STOUT & KRISTEN SINANAN
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-ANDREW PHILIP STOUT ofSMITH’S Parish (Single) andKRISTEN JESSICA SINANAN ofSMITH’S Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: BOBBY CARTY & EZARA TODD
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-BOBBY WASHINGTON CARTY ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced) andEZARA DANELLA BUTTERFIELD TODD ofHAMILTON Parish (Single)
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King Charles III To Visit From April 30 To May 2
King Charles III will visit Bermuda from April 30 to May 2nd, and officials have released a brief summary of his plans while he is on the island. A Government House spokesperson said, “His Majesty The King will undertake a Royal Visit to Bermuda from 30th April – 2nd May marking His Majesty’s first visit as Sovereign …
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Gulf, Pakistani and Iranian officials also said negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week, though one senior Iranian sou
Schoolgirls take on empowerment workshop
A three-day conference aimed at middle schoolgirls gave the youngsters a crash course on personal and professional success.
The fourth annual She Leads Middle School Conference gathered 34 pupils from…
The fourth annual She Leads Middle School Conference gathered 34 pupils from…
Arch’s Rajeh joins IDF steering committee
Arch Capital Group president Maamoun Rajeh has joined the Insurance Development Forum’s steering committee.
IDF is a public-private partnership dedicated to optimising and extending the use of insuran…
IDF is a public-private partnership dedicated to optimising and extending the use of insuran…
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
The U.S. military has said that the blockade, which started on Monday, would only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Gulf
Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax
The first Liberal majority government in Canada since 2019 should allow Carney more freedom to pass the legislation he says is needed for the country to thrive
Lane closure planned to repair cables
A section of Crow Lane will be limited to traffic starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A lane will be closed just south of Flora Duffy Hill so Digicel can repair …
A lane will be closed just south of Flora Duffy Hill so Digicel can repair …
Butterfield rises 3.7% on BSX
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index jumped 115.14 points today to close on 3,594.70.
Only Butterfield Bank was active on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 2,562 shares trading, the stock price rising $2, or 3.7…
Only Butterfield Bank was active on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 2,562 shares trading, the stock price rising $2, or 3.7…
Collas Crill hires David Thom
International law firm Collas Crill has appointed David Thom as counsel in its Bermuda office, enhancing the firm’s strength in complex commercial and insurance disputes.
Mr Thom joins with extensive …
Mr Thom joins with extensive …
Stowaway raccoon to be euthanised, says DENR
The raccoon was accidentally imported in a shipping container off the Hamilton docks, according to the Department of Enviroment and Natural Resources
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Parents, are you looking to explore educational avenues outside of Bermuda?
Bridgeway Education will facilitate a boarding school fair this weekend offering students and parents the chance to explore UK-based educational programs. The e
College outlines engineering options abroad for students
Students who wish to pursue engineering can explore options through an information session at the Bermuda College this month.
The college said the forum, which runs from 6.30pm on April 30 at the But…
The college said the forum, which runs from 6.30pm on April 30 at the But…
Entries open for environmental journalism contest
Young people aged between 11 and 25 are encouraged to showcase their storytelling, interviewing or film-making skills during the Young Reporters for the Environment national competition.
The 2026 con…
The 2026 con…
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Irish junior minister resigns in protest of government response to fuel protests
The government is still expected to survive the confidence motion the opposition put down after protesters blockaded oil infrastructure and left about a third o
ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
Investors have been speculating on ECB rate hikes as soon as this month as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes up fuel prices in the energy-importing eur
Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
The government had forecast that the budget surplus would narrow to 0.1% of GDP this year from about 0.3% of GDP in 2025, marking Portugal’s fourth consecutive
Minister: crews working to fix potholes
Residents were urged this afternoon to report potholes to the Ministry of Public Works and Environment so that they can be tackled efficiently.
Jaché Adams, the minister, said that the issue is being …
Jaché Adams, the minister, said that the issue is being …
Two groups recognised for environmental projects
Two institutions will be awarded for their efforts to bring environmental awareness to young people.
WindReach Bermuda and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute were recognised as winners of th…
WindReach Bermuda and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute were recognised as winners of th…
S&P: data centres offer $10bn opportunity for insurers
Rising demand for vast data centres at the heart of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure could generate $10 billion in new premiums for insurers in 2026, say analysts at S&P Global R…
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
The first U.S. pope, writing to participants of a Vatican meeting about the use of power in democratic societies, said democracies remained healthy only when th
Accidentally imported raccoon caught in Pembroke
A raccoon that escaped from a shipping container that had recently arrived at the Hamilton Commercial Docks was safely trapped yesterday by Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff.
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Narraway Holds Fast as Redlands Classic Enters Final Act
Bermuda’s Nicholas Narraway remains firmly in contention for a top-ten finish at the 2026 Redlands Bicycle Classic after navigating a chaotic and high-speed D
Imported Raccoon Captured, To Be Euthanised
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to an incident involving an escaped raccoon that arrived in Bermuda in a shipping container and said the “raccoon will be humanely euthanised” noting that the “importation of this animal presented a serious biosecurity concern.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources …