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HSBC Bermuda said today that security controls were the reason that some recent PayPal transactions were not accepted.
The bank acknowledged recent inquiries regarding declined transactions involving …

News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda Job Connect online platform now in action

April 6, 2026

The Government’s new employment website has gone live, the Minister of Economy and Labour has announced.
Jason Hayward said the online platform Bermuda Job Connect from the Department of Workforce De…

News / Royal Gazette

Man admits sending threatening messages

April 6, 2026

A man will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court this month for threatening a woman and sending her two menacing messages.
Phillip Miereles, 37, of Southampton, pleaded guilty to the three offences when …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Boat and mooring owners reminded to file licensing renewals

April 6, 2026

Fees due by the end of May, with 2027 decals to be in place on all moorings and boats by June 1

Government media release:

The Department of Marine and

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Government’s new job connection platform goes live

April 6, 2026

The refreshed system replaces the former Bermuda Job Board

Government media release:

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today launched Berm

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Teenager remanded for armed burglary charge

April 6, 2026

A teenager accused of aggravated burglary has been remanded into custody until next month.
Tajae Browne-Dill, 18, was charged with trespassing in and attempting steal from a Sandys apartment while arm…

News / Royal Gazette

New head announced for libraries and archives

April 6, 2026

The Government has announced a new Director of Libraries and Archives.
Mandellas Lightbourne will work under the direction of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digita…

News / Royal Gazette

Police arrest 28 during holiday weekend

April 6, 2026

Police arrested 28 people between 5pm on Thursday and 5am today, about one third of which were for driving while impaired.
The Bermuda Police Service said that six people arrested for impaired drivin…

Business / Royal Gazette

Willis Re hires ex-Conduit executive

April 6, 2026

Willis Re has appointed Nick Pritchard as a broker in its Bermuda team.
Pritchard, who was most recently interim chief underwriting officer at Conduit Re, where he also served as underwriting portfoli…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

April 6, 2026

Iran’s response consists of ten clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanct

News / Royal Gazette

Crashed government vehicle had licence plates removed

April 6, 2026

Police have confirmed that a government-issued vehicle was found crashed into a utility pole on Sunday morning and that its licence plates had been removed.
TNN was first to report on the incident th…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dollar falls as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes

April 6, 2026

The euro was at $1.1563, while sterling last fetched $1.326

International News via Reuters:

The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, while the yen flirt

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Spanish wind industry warns EU windfall tax could hurt investment

April 6, 2026

The criticism came after five EU countries, including Spain, put forward the proposal to tax excess profits earned amid energy price hikes triggered by the Iran

News / Royal Gazette

Rising costs mean fewer services for food aid clients

April 6, 2026

A $14 increase in cost per client recorded by food aid agencies resulted in fewer services and a drop in the number of people helped, an umbrella body for the organisations revealed today.
The Non-Pro…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

April 6, 2026

“They made a proposal, and it’s a significant proposal. It’s a significant step. It’s not good enough,” Trump said of Iran

International News via Reuter

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Mbelenzi & Coetzee dominate Sherlock 8K in Southampton

April 6, 2026

Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee produced masterclasses in distance running to claim the men’s and women’s titles at a sun-drenched Ed Sherlock 8K.

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Dandy Town Hornets crowned champions

April 6, 2026

The Dandy Town Hornets are the Bermuda Premier Division champions after a dramatic final day saw them come from behind to secure the title with a 2-1 victory ov

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Golden relay glory for Bermuda in Martinique

April 6, 2026

Bermuda’s senior girls’ relay team delivered a masterclass at the XXXIX Carifta Aquatics Championships, securing the island’s first gold medal of the 2026 mee

Business / Royal Gazette

First Abir Risk Forum to feature high-profile speakers

April 6, 2026

Industry, regulatory, and government leaders are among the high-profile speakers at this week’s inaugural Abir Risk Forum at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
The full-day event on Wednesday features c…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New Director of Libraries and Archives appointed

April 6, 2026

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mandellas Lightbourne as the Director of Libraries and A

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Smith claims silver as Outerbridge smashes 49-year record

April 6, 2026

Bermuda’s medal tally at the 53rd Carifta Games has doubled following a heroic silver-medal performance by Sanchez Smith and another record-breaking sprint fr

News / TNN

A 68-year-old man who was

April 6, 2026

A 68-year-old man who was charged earlier this year with abusive behavior toward a prosecutor in the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been released after pleading guilty to three of seven charges in Magistrates’ Court on Thursday of last week.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bermuda College launches first summer programme for children

April 6, 2026

LaunchPad will introduce young learners to STEAM and Bermuda’s environment through five weeks of fun educational hands-on activities

Media release issu

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Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

April 6, 2026

The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching from Florida last week, are due to awake around 10:50 a.m. ET Monday for their sixth flight d

Bernews / Sport

Dandy Town Crowned League Champions

April 6, 2026

The Dandy Town Hornets secured the Bermuda Premier Division title with a 2-1 victory over St. George’s Colts at Wellington Oval. Dandy Town entered the match needing a win to clinch the title but fell behind in the 18th minute when Drewonde Bascome scored for St. George’s Colts. The Hornets responded one minute later through …

Bernews / News

Kameron Young Launches AI Training Courses

April 6, 2026

Bermudian AI and robotics engineer Kameron Young is launching two new in-person AI training programs through her company Tombolo Research. A spokesperson said, “As conversations around Artificial Intelligence continue to grow locally, a Bermudian female leader in AI and robotics is offering a new perspective. A viewpoint that moves beyond surface-level exposure to practical, hands-on …

Bernews / Sport

Outerbridge Wins 200m Heat At Carifta Games

April 6, 2026

Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge broke a long-standing national junior record on the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Following his gold medal in the Under-20 100m, Outerbridge clocked 20.54 seconds in the Under-20 Boys 200m heat. The time secured his heat victory and surpassed the Bermuda Junior Record …

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Spanish PM’s party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

April 6, 2026

Sanchez has emerged as one of the most vocal Western leaders criticising what he calls an illegal and reckless war, closing Spanish airspace to U.S. planes invo

Government / Official Gazette

ACTING APPOINTMENT, ACTING DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

April 6, 2026

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Opinion: Bermuda and the moonshot – are we thinking big enough?

April 6, 2026

OBA candidate Maurice Foley calls on island to link space industry access with jobs, education and innovation

Written by Maurice Foley, OBA Can

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Weeks meets frontline teams during west end tour

April 6, 2026

Minister visits Heritage Wharf, Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment, and the Somerset Police Station

The Government of Bermuda issu

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Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

April 6, 2026

In a social media message, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew on the symbolism of Easter, the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead

President Donald Tr

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Minister Weeks Tours West End Facilities

April 6, 2026

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks recently visited three west end facilities to “meet with staff, observe operations, and gain a first-hand look at the work being carried out across key services under the Ministry’s remit.” A Government spokesperson said, “Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security, Lt. Col. Edward Lamb, …

Bernews / News

Public Health Week 2026 Gets Underway

April 6, 2026

The Ministry of Health will observe Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10 under the theme “Ready, Set, Action!”, with this year’s theme encouraging the “community to reflect on progress made while highlighting the steps needed to build a healthier future for all Bermudians.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson emphasised the importance of collective …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Health Ministry kicks off Public Health Week

April 6, 2026

Residents encouraged to take part in wellness events and healthier living initiatives

The Government of Bermuda issued the following press release.

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North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

April 6, 2026

Seoul’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said North Korea had not sent weapons or supplies so far to Iran since the conflict started on February 28

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US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

April 6, 2026

Europe is typically the largest importer of U.S. crude, but competition has escalated with Asian buyers scouring for supply from the Americas to Africa and Euro

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes

April 6, 2026

Global equity funds received inflows of roughly $40.14 billion for the prior week, LSEG Lipper data showed

International News via Reuters:

Investors

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ECB’s Stournaras says euro zone monetary policy will depend on size of energy disruption

April 6, 2026

If the energy price spike proves to be temporary, the need for a monetary policy adjustment will be limited ECB Governing Council member Stournaras told an annu

Royal Gazette / Sport

Sanchez Smith wins silver medal in Carifta 3,000m

April 6, 2026

Sanchez Smith added to Bermuda’s medal haul at the Carifta Games with a fantastic silver medal late on Sunday night.
Smith fought off the attentions of Zindzele Renwick-Williams, from Barbadosm on th…

Bernews / News

Minister Kim Wilkerson Visits Westgate Inmates

April 6, 2026

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson visited inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility last Wednesday, as “part of the Ministry’s continued engagement with the Department of Corrections and its efforts to address the challenges facing the island’s correctional system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The visit provided the Minister with an opportunity to speak …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda swimmers win gold medal in Carifta Games relay

April 6, 2026

Bermuda’s young female swimmers produced the island’s first gold medal at the Carifta Aquatics Championships late on Sunday night.
In the final event of the evening on day two, Violet Smith, Teagan Me…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Miles Outerbridge thrilled with Carifta gold and national record

April 6, 2026

Miles Outerbridge has expressed immense joy after setting a national record of 10.21sec on his way to winning gold in the boys under-20 100 metres at the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada.

Having taken d…

News / Royal Gazette

Broader genetic testing offers new hope in quelling cancer

April 6, 2026

An oncologist believes more genetic testing could be among answers to improving the health of Bermudians.
Kevin Hughes, medical director of the Bermuda Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment Clinic, said…

News / Royal Gazette

Call for more humane approach to feral chicken dilemma

April 6, 2026

An animal-welfare advocate has called on the Government to adopt a more humane approach to addressing the island’s feral chicken problem, branded an “ecological disaster” last year by farmers.
Jessica…

News / Royal Gazette

Health ministry announces the start of Public Health Week

April 6, 2026

The Ministry of Health will observe Public Health Week from today with four days of activities.
The week will have the theme Ready, Set, Action! to help participants appreciate the progress made to be…

News / Royal Gazette

Man injured in fight at St David’s

April 6, 2026

A man was taken to hospital on Saturday for injuries sustained in an altercation in St David’s, police said.
A spokesman said that shortly after 10am, officers were dispatched to a reported dispute in…

Bernews / Sport

Sanchez Smith Wins Silver Medal At Carifta

April 6, 2026

Sanchez Smith won Bermuda’s second medal at the Carifta Games in Grenada yesterday [April 5]. Smith claimed silver in the under-17 boys’ 3,000 metres final in a personal best time of 9min 22sec at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Myers came seventh in the open girls’ 3,000 final in 10:56.07. Miles Outerbridge secured …

Bernews / Sport

Female Medley Swim Team Win Carifta Gold

April 6, 2026

Bermuda’s female 15 to 17 4×100 metres medley team won a gold medal on the second night of the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 5]. Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes, and Katherine Wheddon finished in 4min 36.77sec at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre. Cayman Islands came second in 4:36.77, with the …

News / Royal Gazette

Cruise ship bound for Bermuda changes course to Canada

April 5, 2026

A cruise ship bound for Bermuda changed its itinerary at the eleventh hour owing to forecasts of poor weather.

Valiant Lady, the Virgin Voyages vessel, was expected to drop anchor at Dockyard on W…