China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution presented by Bahrain, with two against – China and Russia – and two abstentions
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Shepherd claims silver as Carifta swimming continues
Bermuda’s swimmers continued their XXXIX Carifta Aquatics campaign to a resilient close in Martinique, with Rory Shepherd securing his second podium finish of
Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
A key risk is that consumers and businesses, who experienced runaway prices only four years ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, may quickly adjust their
Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
The Iran war has forced the shutdown of at least 12 million barrels per day – about 12% of world supply – from the Middle East due to Iran’s effective closure o
Outerbridge denied historic double in photo finish
Bermuda’s sprinting sensation Miles Outerbridge fell agonizingly short of a historic sprint double on the final evening of the 53rd Carifta Games, as the curt
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Casting underway for Romeo & Juliet
The Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company is casting for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, offering opp
Settlement reached in 2024 drowning case
A legal dispute between the family of a visitor who drowned at Horseshoe Bay two years ago and Norwegian Cruise Lines has been settled for an undisclosed sum outside of court.
Pennsylvania resident Hy…
Pennsylvania resident Hy…
Butterfield up 1% in New York
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged on 3,422.09 after no trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
Butterfield Bank’s US-listed shares rose 56 cents, or 1.04 per cent, to close on…
Butterfield Bank’s US-listed shares rose 56 cents, or 1.04 per cent, to close on…
City employees earn International Leadership qualification
City of Hamilton employees have been formally recognised after completing an internationally accredited leadership qualification
The City of Hamilton is proud
Chubb-led maritime reinsurance facility expands to $40bn
The United States International Development Finance Corporation and Chubb have named six additional American insurance partners that will provide reinsurance for DFC’s maritime reinsurance plan.
The r…
The r…
List of planning Applications Advertised on April 7, 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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Council launched to champion Sargasso Sea protections
An ocean conservation advisory body has been launched marking a new chapter in a campaign to secure lasting protections for the Sargasso Sea surrounding Bermuda.
The Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory …
The Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory …
Health department called on to inspect Smith’s food outlet
Health department officials have been asked by the operators of a popular dining service to carry out an inspection after concerns were raised about hygiene and food safety at its Flatts premises.
The…
The…
Charity prepares youth for future maritime careers
Endeavour’s latest Maritime Career Springboard Programme equipped nine Bermudians aged 16 and older with hands-on experience, skills development and industry
The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held
The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held in Grenada from 4–6 April, highlighted Bermuda’s strong representation across track and field. Competing against the Caribbean’s best, Bermuda’s athletes have delivered a series of impressive performances. Whilst the Track and Field events took place, the CARIFTA Swimming Championships were also being held in Martinique from 2-9 April.
French train collides with truck carrying military pontoon, train driver killed
Sixteen people were injured and two of them were in critical condition
International News via Reuters:
A French high-speed train collided with a tru
BUEI to screen award-winning horror film
An award-winning horror film will be shown at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Friday.
Sinners will be screened in the Tradewinds Auditorium from 6pm.
Written and directed by Ryan …
Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled
Organiser Festival Republic said his permission to enter and perform in Britain had been withdrawn on Tuesday and the three-day event had been cancelled and ref
UK stocks fall in broad-based declines as Trump’s Iran deadline looms
Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening,
Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis
“This energy crisis calls for all hands on deck & international cooperation,” Birol said on social media platform X, stressing the need for the three instit
Underdog Steven Tucker wins one of snooker’s biggest prizes
Warwick Workmen’s Club player Steven Tucker is walking tall after pulling off a major upset to win the prestigious Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup at the first attempt on Easter Sunday.
Against great odds, …
Against great odds, …
David Jones Jr reflects on winning Golden Boot
Dandy Town striker David Jones Jr is thrilled to have achieved another career milestone after finishing as the Premier Division’s top scorer for the first time.
The 29-year-old bagged 17 goals during …
The 29-year-old bagged 17 goals during …
Marriage Notice: OWEN CALVERT & EMILY COOPERMAN
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-OWEN CLINTON CALVERT ofHoboken, New JerseyU.S.A. (Single) andEMILY ROSE COOPERMAN ofHoboken, New JerseyU.S.A. (Single)
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Marriage Notice: NICHOLAS ROWSE & JACQUELINE WILLIAMS
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-NICHOLAS VAUGHN ROWSE ofPAGET Parish (Single) andJACQUELINE ISABELL GAYLE WILLIAMS ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single)
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Aeziah Divine Impresses In Official Test
Aeziah Divine has completed his first official test of the R&G Moto4 British Cup season, delivering a promising performance that marks a significant step forward for the young racer. Over two days of testing at Donington Park race circuit in Leicestershire, England, six sessions were held in total with Divine consistently finishing in the top …
Hawley And Smith Climb World Rankings
Triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have climbed the latest World Triathlon rankings. Hawley enjoyed a solid season start to the season, finishing fifth at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Gulfport, moving to 87th in the world rankings. She sits 70th in the World Triathlon Championship Series standings and sixteenh in the Americas rankings. Smith, …
Conor White Impresses In Good Friday Races
Cyclist Conor White delivered a pair of impressive displays in the Good Friday track racing at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London. Hosted by Full Gas Cycling, the UCI Class 2 event drew a world-class field from across Europe, North America, and the UK. Competing in the UCI Elite Men’s Endurance Division, White provided a …
ILS Bermuda announces leadership changes
ILS Bermuda has announced a slew of leadership appointments, including Hanni Ali as its new chairman.
Mr Ali, the chief executive officer of Radix ILS, takes over from Jo Stanton, chief financial offi…
Mr Ali, the chief executive officer of Radix ILS, takes over from Jo Stanton, chief financial offi…
BELCO reminds Paget customers of planned outage
The utility says the primary purpose of the supply interruption is to replace a faulty switch
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO or the Compa
CARIFTA athletes deliver ‘impressive’ performances
Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport was in attendance at the games and offered his praise to the athletes
The 20
Ministers pledge to help with neurodiversity inclusion
An autism education group encouraged the public to reflect on how to best support neurodivergence in Bermuda.
Bermuda Autism Support and Education recognised April as World Autism Awareness and Accept…
Bermuda Autism Support and Education recognised April as World Autism Awareness and Accept…
Springboard to work at sea celebrates latest graduates
The Endeavour sailing programme for maritime training and job skills has partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education.
The charity’s Springboard Programme of…
The charity’s Springboard Programme of…
Inside Sports with Kim Robinson
In this weeks episode of Inside Sports, Ian & ‘Butchy B’ talk with Kimberly Robinson, a proud Bermudian Mother of two sons who are making significant stride
Olde Towne gears up for summer season
Ferry service to St. George’s has been expanded to now include Saturdays
The Corporation of St. George’s dedicates a road in Miss World’s name and sh
A 37-year-old Hamilton Parish man
A 37-year-old Hamilton Parish man appeared before Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson in Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he pleaded guilty to a series of threatening and menacing communication offenses involving a female complainant.
Young people get early taste of college in summer course
Young people can get an early start at college while exploring Bermuda’s environment through a new summer science, technology, engineering, arts and maths programme.
LaunchPad at Bermuda College will …
LaunchPad at Bermuda College will …
UK caps student loan interest rates at 6% citing global inflation risks
The student loan system in England and Wales has drawn criticism and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in February he would look at ways to make it fairer
Nonprofit Alliance Food Aid Providers Data
The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda’s Association of Food Aid Providers [AFAP] has released 2025 collective data, revealing significant shifts in food aid delivery across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “While demand for food support remains high, overall service outputs have declined as providers face rising food prices, increased operating costs, and fundraising challenges. “AFAP brings together …
English Requirements Updated For Work Permits
The Department of Immigration is “advising of further updates to the English Language proficiency requirements for work permit holders whose first language is not English and who do not hold a degree from an English-instruction university or college.” A spokesperson said, “The requirement for work permit holders to demonstrate English proficiency is outlined in Section …
Vieira And Rodrigues Compete In SAISA Regatta
Bermuda’s Jordan Vieira and Pj Rodrigues contributed to Eckerd College’s fourth-place finish at the SAISA Open Team Race Championship after a weekend marked by changing wind conditions. Competing in a seven-team field, the Eckerd Tritons finished the two-day regatta with an 8-10 record. Racing took place in Florida under variable conditions, beginning with a southerly …
An 18-year-old man appeared before
An 18-year-old man appeared before the Magistrate’s Court facing two serious indictable offenses stemming from an alleged incident in December 2025.
ACTING APPOINTMENT – PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ACTING APPOINTMENT PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Kalmar Richards, Commissioner of the Department of Education, has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary, from 6th April, 2026 to 10th April, 2026.
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At least two dead in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Media reported that two police officers had been injured in the incident, which occurred immediately outside a tower where the Israeli consulate is located in
Bermuda College Introduces LaunchPad
A summer programme for young children is set to be launched at Bermuda College, with sessions designed around Bermuda and its environment. LaunchPad, the Summer STEAM programme, from June 29 to July 29, will aim to engage young students with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through activities focused on the island’s land, sea and …
28 People Arrested Over Easter Weekend
Over the Easter weekend, the Bermuda Police Service conducted island-wide patrols and sobriety checkpoints, resulting in 28 arrests, nine suspected impaired drivers, and over 100 traffic citations. A police spokesperson said, “Over a busy Easter holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] carried out proactive patrols, as well as road sobriety checkpoints, in all nine …
Rollers, Under Dawgs, Astronauts & Cubs Win
The Continental Bowling League title race continues to move toward a decisive finish following a high-scoring Week 29 of the 2025/26 season at Warwick Lanes. League leaders Nifty Rollers strengthened their position at the top with a 23-4 win over eighth-place New Hope. Second-place Under Dawgs remained in contention with a 24-3 victory over fifth-place …
Paget community reminded of planned outages today
Belco has reminded residents of planned outages that will affect areas in Paget.
The disruption will impact Southcote Road, Treadway Lane, Hilton Drive and parts of South Road between 9am and 5pm.
A B…
The disruption will impact Southcote Road, Treadway Lane, Hilton Drive and parts of South Road between 9am and 5pm.
A B…
Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
The war has triggered the worst-ever disruption in global energy supply, with millions of barrels of oil production shuttered due to Iran’s effective blockage o
Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council
The launch of the Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Advisory Council at The Loren Hotel, Bermuda marks a “significant new chapter in the campaign to secure lasting protection for the Sargasso Sea, the unique high seas ecosystem that surrounds Bermuda and supports globally important marine life.” A spokesperson said, “Convened by Noelle Young as a representative of …
A growing number of Bermudians—both
A growing number of Bermudians—both Black and white male or female—are raising concerns after being denied access to the United States through visa and waiver programs at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda, sparking widespread frustration and confusion across the island.