UK stocks pull back after rally on Middle East ceasefire doubts
The blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped 0.3% by 0927 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 1.1%
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The main UK stock indexes eas
TNN News has received information
TNN News has received information from a reliable source within the prison system raising serious concerns about the early release of a high-risk inmate and troubling conditions inside the remand facility.
Gabriella Arnold Sets Belize Race Record
Gabriella Arnold set a course record to win the 35th PUMA Women’s Cross Country Cycling Classic in Belize. Arnold completed the 71.5-mile route from San Ignacio to Belize City in 3:03:15, breaking the previous record of 3:07:29 set by Mexico’s Brenda Aguayo in 2007. The Bermudian finished nine minutes clear of Mexico’s Mariana Valadez Ortiz, …
Logan Jiménez Scores Twice For Hibs U-19
Bermuda footballer Logan Jiménez scored twice as Hibernian Under-19 beat Rangers Under-19 4-2 away to reach the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals. With the score at 2-2, a Hibernian corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the area, where Jimenez reacted quickest to fire a first-time effort that slipped under the Rangers goalkeeper …
Basketball coach David Patrick joins staff at Arizona State
Bermudian basketball coach David Patrick has left Louisiana State University to become associate head coach at Arizona State.
Patrick leaves LSU to reunite in the Grand Canyon State with head coach R…
Patrick leaves LSU to reunite in the Grand Canyon State with head coach R…
Hospitals board and ministry together address bed shortages
A range of measures are being introduced by the Bermuda Hospitals Board to help relieve pressure on the emergency department as it continues to battle with challenges linked to an ageing population “w…
Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says
Over 1.3 million Sudanese refugees are living in neighbouring Chad, with most of them arriving since the start of the conflict in Sudan between the army and the
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
After more than five weeks of strikes against Iran’s missile launchers, military sites and weapons industry, Trump reverted to tariffs as leverage
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Second man charged over Southampton killings
A second man has been accused of killing a father of two and a pet last month.
Parris-Mitchell Robinson, 20, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he was charged with unlawfully killing 26-year-o…
Parris-Mitchell Robinson, 20, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he was charged with unlawfully killing 26-year-o…
Arch CEO: Bermuda needs to lower cost of doing business
Bermuda needs to bring down the cost of doing business to maintain its attractiveness to global re/insurers, the chief executive officer of Arch Capital has warned.
“The introduction of global minimum…
“The introduction of global minimum…
A strong Bermuda is good for Lloyd’s, says Roxburgh
When Sir Charles Roxburgh, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, walked onto the stage in first Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers Risk Forum, he did not play up the historical competition betwee…
Watch: Bermudian mindset at heart of reinsurance success, says Governor
At the opening of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers Risk Forum at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, Bermuda’s Governor Andrew Murdoch underscored Bermuda’s enduring role a…
Bermuda, US and EU seen as ‘aligned’ on life sector transparency
A former top American insurance regulator has publicly backed Bermuda’s regulatory regime, saying Bermuda, the United States and European watchdogs are increasingly aligned on transparency as the isl…
Motorists alerted about water valve works and triathlon
Motorists will be affected by roadworks and a triathlon in the Smith’s and Southside areas this month.
On April 14 and 15, from 7.30am to 5pm, there will be a single-lane closure on Harrington Sound R…
On April 14 and 15, from 7.30am to 5pm, there will be a single-lane closure on Harrington Sound R…
Christian Ebbin & Tulane Win Championships
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped lead the Tulane Green Wave to victory at the SEISA Open Team Race Conference Championship, as the team completed the regatta with an unbeaten record. Racing in mid-70s temperatures with a southeasterly breeze, competitors began in 7-10 knot winds that strengthened into the mid-teens during the afternoon, shifting to the …
UK lenders expect demand for mortgages to rise in Q2
The BoE’s quarterly Credit Conditions Survey also showed demand for unsecured consumer lending was likely to remain unchanged
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Portugal’s TAP profit slumps 92% on one‑off charge, says bookings solid
TAP said it sees positive booking momentum, while “actively monitoring” developments in the Iran war, adding it will be “nimble” in responding to any operating
Stocks slip as Middle East truce doubts drive up oil
Crucially, there was scant sign that the Strait of Hormuz was open in any meaningful way, with Iran flexing its control over the vital oil artery and demanding
Dollar steadies but struggles to bounce back as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary
The deal appeared to be on thin ice, as Israel continued its parallel war against the Iran-aligned militia Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Tehran accused both Israe
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 8 2026
April 8 saw 600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $32,400.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.9% at $54.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,479.66, up 1.68% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …
Cameron Basden Named Athlete Of Week
Bermuda’s Cameron Basden was named the Sunshine State Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Week after his standout performance. A statement from the University said, “Barry University men’s track and field captured its first Sunshine State Conference weekly honor of the 2026 season, as Sophomore Cameron Basden was named the conference’s weekly award recipient, …
DaRock Joins West Ham For Youth Camp
DaRock Elite Academy teamed up with the West Ham United Elite Camp to host a Spring Break camp at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The event formed part of the launch of the Clyde Best documentary, Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story, which will be screened at the Earl Cameron Theatre, …
Bermuda Swim Team Place Seventh In Carifta
The Bermuda swimming team finished seventh in the standings at the Carifta Championships in Martinique. Bermuda won five medals — one gold, two silver and two bronze — to accumulate 205 points. The girls’ 15–17 4×100 metres medley relay team of Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes and Katherine Wheddon secured gold. Mewett also claimed …
DARRELL, SHELDON MELVIN WINFIELD
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of SHELDON MELVIN WINDFIELD (BOOZER) DARRELL, in his 81st year of 22 Khyber Heights Road,…
FARRELL, CAROLA
The Farrell family announces the Memorial Service for CAROLA FARRELL, the beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Doris Pitt; the loving wife of…
NELSON, IVAN CORNELIUS
AMIS Memorial Chapel regrets to announce the passing of IVAN CORNELIUS NELSON, JP. A celebration of life service for Ivan, son of the late Joshua…
OUTERBRIDGE, MALCOLM K.
HAPPY HEAVENLY 33RD BIRTHDAY MALCOLM K OUTERBRIDGE Click here to view a larger notice.
Payne, Eula Mildred
We regret to announce the death of EULA MILDRED PAYNE, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin formerly of Bermuda. She was the beloved wife of the late Gayle Payne;…
eMoo Marketplace – 2020 BMW i3 Electric
2020 BMW i3 Electric
All-electric luxury with signature BMW performance. Compact, quick, and stylish, with a high-quality interior and zero emissions. Ideal for transit around the island….
All-electric luxury with signature BMW performance. Compact, quick, and stylish, with a high-quality interior and zero emissions. Ideal for transit around the island….
Drive-In Event Draws Strong Community Turnout
The City of Hamilton is thanking the community for turning Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Edition into another memorable evening of entertainment, family fun, and support for local businesses. A spokesperson said, “”Held on Saturday, April 4 at City Hall Car Park, the popular drive-in event welcomed nearly 500 attendees across over 200 vehicles, with many …
Housing remains one of the
Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today. For many Bermudians, this is not about politics, it is about whether they can find a safe and stable place to live.
Butterfield climbs 1.9% on BSX
The RG/BSX Index rose 57.57 points (1.68 per cent) to end the day at 3,479.66.
Butterfield Bank traded 600 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price climbing a $1 (1.9 per cent) to close at …
Butterfield Bank traded 600 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price climbing a $1 (1.9 per cent) to close at …
Woman denies handling counterfeit money
A woman is accused of passing counterfeit money as real.
Anabel De La Cruz Martínez, 30, denied two offences of passing or tendering a $50 note that she “knew and believed to be a counterfeit” as gen…
Anabel De La Cruz Martínez, 30, denied two offences of passing or tendering a $50 note that she “knew and believed to be a counterfeit” as gen…
ACTING COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
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BOARD ADVISORY ARCHITECTURAL PANEL
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: ADVISORY ARCHITECTURAL PANELRegulation Act: Development and Planning Act 1974 The Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Marriage Notice: NICHOLAS GRIVAS & JASMINE ZURCHER
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-NICHOLAS STEPHEN GRIVAS ofLeesburg, VirginiaU.S.A. (Divorced) andJASMINE CAROLINA ZURCHER ofLeesburg, VirginiaU.S.A. (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: SHANE MAINE & ELEANOR HUTCHINSON
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-SHANE PAUL MAINE ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Divorced) andELEANOR FAYE HUTCHINSON ofST. GEORGE’S Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: MALVIN HODGE & CLAIRE MINORS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-MALVIN EUGENE HARRIS HODGE ofHAMILTON Parish (Widower) andCLAIRE JOANNE MINORS ofWARWICK Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: SIR-MCKARIO BURCH & COURTNEY SIMONS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-SIR-MCKARIO LEONARD LOREN BURCH ofWARWICK Parish (Single) andCOURTNEY ASHLEY JOY SIMONS ofHAMILTON Parish (Single)
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Marriage Notice: JONATHAN HOWES & KELLY HUNT
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-JONATHAN PETER HOWES ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced) andKELLY LYNN HUNT ofHAMILTON Parish (Divorced)
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Ascot names Ian Lowe to lead Bermuda property treaty unit
Ascot Group has appointed Ian Lowe as head of its Bermuda property treaty business, the company announced.
Mr Lowe will report to Marc Amen, chief executive of North America and interim chief executiv…
Mr Lowe will report to Marc Amen, chief executive of North America and interim chief executiv…
DeSilva vows to challenge refusal of modular housing
A decision by the Development Applications Board turning down plans for modular housing to address the island’s chronic shortage will be appealed by the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Zane DeSilva annou…
‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
Jayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a “stash house” for illegal narcotics out of her home in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty in S
Canada’s Carney on verge of majority government after another opposition member joins ruling Liberals
The centrist Liberals, governing with a minority after the April 2025 election, need opposition support to pass key legislation
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Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK
Though numbers remain comparatively small, there have been 17 such departures this year, compared with no more than two per year since 2021, police spokesperson
‘Talks were almost dead’: Pakistan’s last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
The effort nearly unravelled after an Iranian strike on a Saudi petrochemical facility triggered fury in Riyadh and threatened to derail weeks of back-channel d
Wrong Bermuda anthem played at Carifta Games
Organisers at the Carifta Aquatic Championships played the wrong Bermuda anthem when the island’s medley relay team picked up their gold medals on Saturday night.
All Hail Bermuda was played out o…
Police call on witnesses to Warwick crash
Police appealed for witnesses to a single-vehicle crash involving a senior and four children that happened on Tuesday on South Road, Warwick.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said a report …
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said a report …
Deep fakes of government MPs used to mislead on the rise
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “We are seeing an increase of videos using the likeness of Premier David Burt and other Government officials.”
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List of planning Applications Advertised on April 8, 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 West, Church Street, City of Hamilton HM12.
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