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Bernews / Sport

Kempe Competes At Mallorca Sailing Regatta

Strong winds across Palma Bay forced the cancellation of the final day of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta, leaving overnight standings to determine the final results. The decision meant results from the opening day stood as the final classification. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe finished 21st overall in the 68-boat ILCA7 fleet, marking the start of his …

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Bernews / Sport

BHCS Sponsors Bermuda College Golf Classic

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] supported the Bermuda College Foundation Annual Golf Classic as a sponsor of the charity tournament held on Saturday [March 14] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The annual event brought together corporate partners, community leaders, and supporters to raise funds that help expand educational opportunities for Bermudians through scholarships …

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda College Appoints Cathy Duffy

Bermuda College has appointed senior insurance executive Cathy Duffy I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the proactive steps being taken by the Department of Planning to address the current backlog of building permit applications. as Chair and Professor of the Practice [Insurance] to develop the island’s first formal academic pathway in insurance. …

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Bernews / Business

ABIR To Host Global Insurance Leaders

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will host international insurance regulators and industry leaders next month for its Risk Forum in Bermuda, featuring keynote speakers from the EU, US, and UK. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will host globally renowned standard setters from the EU, US and …

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 16 2026

March 16 saw 178 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,989.00 BD. 178 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.0% at $50.50 per share. The BSX finished at 3,256.51, up 2.63% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …

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A 20-year-old man from Southampton

A 20-year-old man from Southampton Parish appeared before the Magistrates’ Court last week facing five indictable offenses involving a firearm.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pharmacies call for competition, not price controls

A number of independent pharmacies have welcomed the review of the National Drug Formulary, while the Health Council CEO emphasises the complexity of pricing

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

OBA: It’s time to play or fold on gaming

Is ten years too long to keep spending millions on getting casinos in Bermuda? Opposition Leader Ben Smith says Government needs to ask itself that question…

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: CINDY HOOPER & MICHAEL CORNISH

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-CINDY ESTHER HOOPER ofSmith’s PARISH (Single) andMICHAEL WILLIAM CORNISH ofSmith’s PARISH (Divorced)

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News / Royal Gazette

Training helps health staff handle domestic violence

Health workers have been coached to spot signs of domestic abuse and respond safely.
The Ministry of Health, along with the Centre Against Abuse and the United Kingdom Health Security Agency, recentl…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil prices ease as Trump calls for help to unblock Hormuz, some ships sail through strait

Brent futures fell 72 cents, or 0.7%, to $102.42 a barrel by 12:39 p.m. EDT (1639 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $2.92, or 3.0%, to $95.79

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iranian women’s soccer team begin journey home after players decline asylum

Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad after they sought asylum, fearing possible persecuti

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Two key new hires at Bermuda Broadcasting

Bermuda Broadcasting Company has made two key appointments, in sales and radio.

Marcus George – a.k.a. DJ Chubb – becomes Radio Manager/Programme D

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BIS urges central banks not to rush reactions to energy price spike

This month’s 40% surge in oil prices and near 60% leap in wholesale gas prices have evoked comparisons to 2022

International News via Reuters:

The b

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield climbs 3% on BSX

Shares of Butterfield Bank rose 3 per cent on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today on light volume. The bank closed on $50.50, up by $1.45, as 178 shares changed hands.
Butterfield was the only domestic-b…

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News / Royal Gazette

Disability centre closes during mould treatment

A facility that supports Bermudians with disabilities will temporarily close tomorrow to address a mould issue
A government spokeswoman said mould remediation and air quality improvements were needed …

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News / Royal Gazette

Kendall named the 2026 Bermuda Idol winner

Kendall Adams was named the winner of the 2026 Bermuda Idol Competition in front of a packed auditorium on Sunday.
The competition this year, held at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Ar…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Healthcare workers trained to identify domestic abuse

The Ministry of Health and Centre Against Abuse staff trained with IRISi, a UK charity that helps health systems respond better to violence against women and gi

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sweden threatens to restrict power exports over EU funding plan

The move could ripple through Northern Europe’s electricity market

International News via Reuters:

Sweden has threatened to restrict electricity exp

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News / Royal Gazette

Salute to dedication of child and family services worker

A worker at the Department of Child and Family Services who showed “exceptional professionalism, collaboration and child‑centred practice” is the latest recipient of a public service excellence award….

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News / Royal Gazette

MPs call on community to work together against violence

An MP whose constituency includes the site of a fatal gun attack said today that residents were “rocked” by the incident.
Dwayne Robinson, the One Bermuda Alliance member for Southampton East Central,…

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Bernews / Sport

Erica Hawley Impresses in Dallas 70.3 Triathlon

Bermuda triathlete Erica Hawley finished eleventh in her season opener at the Ironman 70.3 Dallas Little Elm at the weekend. Competing in the elite women’s field in the race, Hawley completed the 1.2-mile swim, 56.1-mile bike and 13.1-mile run in 4hr 07min 55sec. Her spits were 3:17; 2:14 and 1:26:32. Hawley represented Bermuda at the …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Inflation to November rises 2.6%

Less than one business day after reporting the continuing uptick in inflation for the period to October, the government has today released the figures for November, revealing a continuing trend.
The C…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Retail sales fall for third straight month

Retail sales volume fell for a third successive month in November last year, the Department of Statistics reported today.
The 1.7 per cent year-over-year fall in sales at local outlets, adjusted for i…

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Business / Royal Gazette

College taps Cathy Duffy to lead new insurance course

Bermuda College has appointed a senior insurance leader to help develop what is intended to become Bermuda’s first formal academic pathway in insurance.
Cathy Duffy will join Bermuda College in August…

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A highlight of the evening

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Media to Rick Richardson, the former CEO of Bermuda Broadcasting, who played a pivotal role in the career of Trevor Lindsay and countles.

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Government / Official Gazette

List of Planning Applications Advertised on March 16, 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. Any person wishing to object must do so March 30, 2026 (within 14 days of the date advertised).

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Government / Official Gazette

REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO: REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to reappoint:

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Government / Official Gazette

APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERMANENT POLICE TRIBUNAL

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO: APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERMANENT POLICE TRIBUNAL

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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage: KERRY POETON & GARETH EVANS

THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- KERRY ANNE POETON ofWiltshireUnited Kingdom (Divorced)andGARETH DAVID EVANS ofWiltshireUnited Kingdom (Single)

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Government / Legal Notices

Maritime Marriage: THOMAS FITZPATRICK & SAMANTHA WATSON

THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- THOMAS TADEUSZ FITZPATRICK ofManchesterUnited Kingdom (Single)andSAMANTHA WATSON ofManchesterUnited Kingdom (Single)

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Shooting reminds us that public safety must remain a priority’

OBA comments on yesterday’s fatal attack

Statement from Robert King, Shadow Minister of National Security

The shooting death of a young man this

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain unveils jobs drive for young people to tackle high unemployment

Britain’s youth unemployment has reached a 10-year high, according to figures released last month, outpacing other European nations

International News v

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News / Royal Gazette

Hayward highlights work to support entrepreneurs

Work by the Government to support Bermudian entrepreneurs and small businesses has continued, the Minister of Economy and Labour said today.
Jason Hayward’s comments in the House of Assembly were from…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Portugal demands that TAP bidders bolster operations in all its airports, not just Lisbon

British Airways owner IAG, Air France-KLM and Germany’s Lufthansa formally submitted expressions of interest to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP

International N

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dubai airport hub rattled after drone strike spotlights Iran war risks

The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, now in its third week, has thrown global aviation into turmoil, with flights cancelled, rescheduled and rerouted

Inte

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Police search for two suspects connected to Riviera Estate area murder

The Bermuda Police Service identified the victim, a 26-year-old father of two, who was brutally gunned down on Sunday in a Southampton neibourhood

Detect

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Greece approves purchase of air defence system, upgrade of F-16 jets

Greece is already in talks with Israel to provide a big part of the missile systems for the dome, called “Achilles Shield” with an estimated cost of about 3 bil

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Walking Football League launches as Bermuda targets 2027 World Cup

The historic gymnasium at Bermuda College was the scene of a poignant sporting milestone this weekend as Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson officially launched his much-a

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Business / Royal Gazette

SiriusPoint restructures as Gibbs departs

SiriusPoint, the Bermudian-based specialty insurer, has announced plans for a restructuring that include combine its existing North America and International programmes businesses into a Global P&…

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News / Royal Gazette

Second forum to explore child behaviour

Parents can learn about strategies for use when their children talk back or refuse to listen at a symposium this month.
Chefanices Williams, an educational therapist at Victor Scott Primary School, i…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Leverock heroics in vain as Mumbai Spartans edge India Tigers

Kamau Leverock produced a “swashbuckling” individual masterclass in Haldwani today, though his India Tigers side eventually fell to a 17-run defeat in the Legen

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Nathan Trott flawless for dominant Cardiff City

Nathan Trott produced another flawless display between the posts as Cardiff City got back to winning ways in style with an emphatic 4-0 demolition of Exeter City in the EFL League One at the weekend.
…

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News / Royal Gazette

Police name victim in Southampton gun murder

Police have announced that the victim of a firearms attack yesterday at about 3.40pm in the Riviera Estate area of Southampton was attacked in the yard of a residence at 7 Railway Trail off Riviera Cr…

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News / Royal Gazette

Writers urged to join creative writing anthology project

A writer and lecturer will put together an anthology of creative writing based around historic sites of enslavement on the island.
Sites of Memory Bermuda will be spearheaded by Angela Barry and was d…

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TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Police Press

TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Police Press Conference with the Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service Topic: Murder Update

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: MAXIME RHEAUME & CHELSEA AQUINO

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-MAXIME RHEAUME ofTolland, ConnecticutU.S.A. (Single) andCHELSEA TAYLOR AQUINO ofTolland, ConnecticutU.S.A. (Single)

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Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: KATHRYN JONES & MAX POMROY

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-KATHRYN ELSA MCAFEE JONES ofNew York, New YorkU.S.A. (Single) andMAX HELLMAN POMROY ofNew York, New YorkU.S.A. (Single)

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Daley destroys national records in Toronto swimming masterclass

Fresh from being crowned Bermuda’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year, Elijah Daley has delivered a record-breaking tour de force at the 2026 U Sports Swimming C

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Business / Royal Gazette

HSBC: solution for bank card and ATM issues by June

HSBC Bermuda has acknowledged that problems have impacted bank cards and automatic teller machines and said they have been pursuing solutions.
The bank has pointed to their network of ATMs as a proble…

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