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Exam results spanning 13 years are to be analysed by the organisation that sets the assessments after it was revealed that the island’s public school system is lagging behind its international counter…

News / Royal Gazette

Senate rejects controversial municipalities amendment

March 18, 2026

Plans to enact fundamental changes to municipal governance got shot down in the Senate today by one vote.
The motion to pass the Municipalities Reform Act 2026 was defeated by a vote of six against it…

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares climb in New York

March 18, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged on 3,256.51 today, as no shares traded.
The US-listed shares of Butterfield Bank gained 19 cents, or 0.37 per cent, to close on $50.85 on the New York Stoc…

Business / Royal Gazette

Freisenbruch launches benefits advisory unit

March 18, 2026

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd has launched a new benefits advisory practice aimed at helping Bermuda employers navigate rising costs and complexity in employee benefit programmes.
The Hamilton-b…

News / Royal Gazette

Tsunami training exercise set for tomorrow

March 18, 2026

Bermuda’s emergency response systems will be tested tomorrow as the island takes part in a tsunami training exercise.
A spokesman for the Ministry of National Security said that the Disaster Risk Redu…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Democracy matters’ – OBA on today’s key Senate vote

March 18, 2026

Statement from Opposition Senate Leader Victoria Cunningham

This afternoon in the Senate, we defeated a Bill that would have abolished municipal elections in

News / Royal Gazette

New stamp issue explores island culture

March 18, 2026

A new collection of postal stamps celebrates Bermuda’s culture and artistic community.
The Bermuda Post Office said it features work from six artists, who each offer a “unique perspective inspired by …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Senate votes down ‘City takeover’ bill

March 18, 2026

The Senate has voted down the controversial Municipalities Reform Act 2026. The motion was defeated 6-5

The controversial Municipalities Reform Act 2026

Business / Royal Gazette

Premier lays ground for digitally native dollar

March 18, 2026

The Premier says the island is preparing the ground for a digitally native Bermuda dollar, marking an evolution from its earlier stance of relying on privately-issued stablecoins for the blockchain in…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Tsunami exercise to test Bermuda’s emergency readiness

March 18, 2026

The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team, will conduct Exercise Caribe Wave 26 on Thursday, 19 March 2026, com

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY BOARD

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY BOARDRegulation Act: Bermuda Tourism Authority Act 2013 The Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pickleballers converge on Bermuda for regional tournament

March 18, 2026

Follow Bermuda Broadcasting for live coverage of the Caribbean Pickleball Championships

The curtain was raised last night on the Caribbean Pickleball Champio

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Leverock reflects on cricket pedigree and football roots during Indian tour

March 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Kamau Leverock has opened up about the “big influence” of his family’s sporting legacy as he continues his high-profile stint in the Legends Leagu

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sailors Ebbin and Tulane secure podium finish at St. Mary’s Open

March 18, 2026

Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates delivered a commanding performance on the Potomac River this weekend, securing third place

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

One person dead after gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss ski resort

March 18, 2026

A police spokesperson told reporters that one person sustained fatal injuries although the exact cause of death had not been confirmed

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Business / Royal Gazette

Inflation cools slightly to 2.4% in December

March 18, 2026

Inflation cooled to 2.4 per cent last December, with the rise in the cost of living driven mainly by transport and foreign travel, and health and personal care.
The Consumer Price Index showed the ove…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Cal Dill: It’s nice to write history for North Village

March 18, 2026

North Village have carved their name into the FA Cup history book yet again.
The defending champions’ 2-1 extra-time triumph over St George’s Colts in the semi-final last Sunday saw them become the fi…

News / TNN

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March 18, 2026

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Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Tucker and ‘Chica’ master the arena at Ocala Winter Spectacular

March 18, 2026

Bermudian rider Kamali Tucker has returned from the World Equestrian Center in Florida with a string of impressive ribbons following a determined showing at the

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Swimmer Daley reflects on record-breaking run in Toronto

March 18, 2026

Bermuda’s premier swimming prospect Elijah Daley says he is “really happy” with his progress after a dominant, record-breaking performance at the U Sports Swi

Royal Gazette / Sport

Swimmers make the most of Short Course Championships

March 18, 2026

Whether it was the streamline of the backstroke, the explosion of butterfly, the sheer power of freestyle, the elegance of breaststroke or the musical symphony of the four in the individual medley, al…

Bernews / Sport

Adrian Roach On Upcoming Fight In US

March 18, 2026

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach expects a stern test when he faces Devin Carter in what he describes as a “fifty-fifty” contest in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday [March 21]. The 23-year-old has won both of his professional bouts since turning over and will meet Carter [1-0] in a four-round welterweight fight. “I’ve …

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD BUILDING APPEAL TRIBUNAL

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BUILDING APPEAL TRIBUNALRegulation Act: Building Act 1988 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

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS COUNCIL

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS COUNCILRegulation Act: Optometrists and Opticians Act 2008 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS COMPLAINTS COMMITTEERegulation Act: Optometrists and Opticians Act 2008 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Government / Official Gazette

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SAFETY AND HEALTHRegulation Act: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1982 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD COMMERCIAL FISHERIES COUNCIL

March 18, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: COMMERCIAL FISHERIES COUNCILRegulation Act: Fisheries Act 1972 The Minister of Public Works and Environment is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: JEREMIAH FOX & RACHEL GRACE MARZAN

March 18, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-JEREMIAH ELIJAH MISHAEL KOHEN FOX ofDEVONSHIRE Parish (Single) andRACHEL GRACE BANAYAT MARZAN ofLa UnionPhilippines (Single)

Royal Gazette / Sport

Riders represent Bermuda at Pan Am Cycling championships

March 18, 2026

Bermuda’s cyclists are gearing up for the Pan American Road Cycling Championships this week.
Nic Narraway, Kaden Hopkins and Gabriella Arnold will represent the island in Monteria, Colombia, with the…

News / Royal Gazette

Small-scale solar panels could be used in public housing

March 18, 2026

Plans to use small-scale solar panels at public housing sites have been unveiled by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Alexa Lightbourne told the House of Assembly on Monday that the renewable housing init…

News / TNN

The Minister of Economy and

March 18, 2026

The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, underscored the need for a modern, responsive labour movement as he addressed the Bermuda Public Service Union’s (BPSU) 9th Triennial Delegates Conference held on March 11.

Bernews / Sport

Milan Butterfield Scores In Halesowen Win

March 18, 2026

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield scored for Halesowen Town in their 3-0 win at home to Banbury United in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central yesterday [March 17]. The midfielder netted in the 53rd minute to make it 3-0. Halesowen are fifth in the table with 57 points from 35 matches. Related Stories Ajani …

Bernews / Sport

Thomas McBain Wins Optimist Trials Title

March 18, 2026

Thomas McBain won Bermuda’s Optimist Dinghy Association selection trials after four days of racing. McBain topped the standings after 12 races, finishing ahead of Rex Henagulph in second, with Heath Meyers third. Elaine Jones was named top female sailor, while Mason Portelli won the mid-fleet division. The trials determined Bermuda’s team for the World, European …

Business / Royal Gazette

Marsh launches new excess casualty facility in Bermuda

March 18, 2026

Marsh Risk today announced the launch of BX1, a new insurance facility based in Bermuda and designed to address challenges of growing exposures and complexity in the US casualty insurance market.
BX1…

Business / Royal Gazette

Premier joins US blockchain summit to advise policies

March 18, 2026

The Premier is representing Bermuda during a two-day summit on blockchain in Washington DC.
David Burt was among legislators and industry professionals to discuss digital asset regulation, as well as …

News / Royal Gazette

Police plea over videos featuring minors

March 18, 2026

Residents were asked by the Bermuda Police Service not to share two unrelated videos of minors which have been circulating on social media.
The police called on residents to delete the content instead…

News / Royal Gazette

Police encouraged by response to murder witness appeal

March 18, 2026

Several lines of inquiry are being followed as part of the investigation into the island’s latest gun murder thanks to information from the public, the Bermuda Police Service said last night.
A BPS sp…

Bernews / Sport

Sailing: Christian Ebbin & Tulane Finish Third

March 18, 2026

Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates finished third at the St. Mary’s Open Team Race on the Potomac River this weekend. The Green Wave ended the regatta with a 7–2 record against a field of 10 U.S. collegiate programs. Ebbin sailed as one of Tulane’s skippers alongside Kelly Holthus and Hamilton Barclay. …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU’s von der Leyen to visit Australia for likely trade deal conclusion

March 18, 2026

Both sides have signalled progress after previous talks between Australia and the EU collapsed in 2023, mainly over the size of meat import quotas into the European Union International News via Reuters: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Australia to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese next week, when the two sides are […]

Bernews / News

Raleigh Launches Brave Conversations Series

March 18, 2026

Raleigh International Bermuda is launching Brave Conversations, a new community initiative designed to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence to guide their young people through some of today’s most challenging issues. A spokesperson said, “The series will create open dialogue around topics affecting young people including substance use, mental health, peer pressure, and other …

Bernews / News

Premier Burt Attending DC Blockchain Summit

March 18, 2026

Premier David Burt is attending the DC Blockchain Summit which “brings together federal lawmakers, regulators, and senior industry leaders to shape the future of blockchain and digital asset regulation.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will represent Bermuda at the DC Blockchain Summit on March …

Bernews / News

‘Sites of Memory Bermuda’ Writing Project

March 18, 2026

A new project – Sites of Memory Bermuda [SoMB] – will focus on producing and publishing an anthology of creative writing based on historic sites of enslavement in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The lives of enslaved Bermudians, real and imagined, is to be the focus of a project to publish a creative writing anthology featuring …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a ‘moral imperative’

March 18, 2026

Previous popes have called for countries to offer universal healthcare, but calling an issue a “moral imperative” is an unusually strong term for a pope to use,

Bernews / Sport

Sweet Life, Split, Spare Parts & Weapons Win

March 18, 2026

The mid-table team Sweet Life upset league leaders Strike Force 3–1 at Warwick Lanes this week, shaking up the top of the Commercial Bowling League standings. Third-placed Who Gives A Split defeated eighth-placed Pin Heads 4–0, maintaining their position in contention for the league title. Second-placed Too Legit To Split did not play, serving a …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Riders Set For Pan Am Meet

March 18, 2026

The Pan American Road Championships are underway in Montería, Colombia, with Bermuda fielding three riders. Gabriella Arnold will compete in the elite women’s race, while Nicholas Narraway and Kaden Hopkins line up in the elite men’s events. The championships, which runs until March 22 [Sunday], feature more than 300 riders from 29 nations competing in …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Trio Compete At Indoor Nationals

March 18, 2026

Bermuda’s Miles Outerbridge won the bronze medal in the Boys 200 meters at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in Boston. Competing for Montverde Academy, Outerbridge recorded a time of 21.14 seconds to finish third in the final at The TRACK at New Balance. He also competed in the Boys 60 meters, advancing to the final …

Bernews / Sport

Blaire Crews Impresses At Florida Meet

March 18, 2026

Equestrian Blaire Crews delivered an impressive performance at the World Equestrian Centre in Florida during the Ocala Winter Spectacular IX. Competing at the World Championship Horse Riding event, Crews recorded multiple top-five finishes. In the .90m Novice Junior Jumper II.1 class, she rode Cayden to second place, before following up with a third-place finish in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

King Charles to welcome Nigerian president to UK for state visit

March 18, 2026

With trade between the two countries at a record high, Charles is expected to highlight the deep cultural and commercial links during Tinubu’s two-day visit

Bernews / Sport

North Village Advance To FA Cup Final

March 18, 2026

North Village have kept their chances of back-to-back FA Cup titles alive after a 2-1 win over St George’s in extra time at PHC Stadium. Village will face Devonshire Colts in the showpiece final. Blaiz Hall gave St George’s the lead in the 26th minute before Knory Scott equalised in the 68th minute for Village …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil falls after Iraq resumes oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port

March 18, 2026

With no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, benchmark Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel for the past four sessions

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