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Government / Official Gazette

Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2026

March 27, 2026

The Assistant Commissioner of Police, in compliance with the requirement ofsection 35BD(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1947, gives the following Notice:

Bernews / News

Police Warn Of WhatsApp Zoom Scam

March 27, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service is alerting the public to a “new WhatsApp scam in which a link is sent to you purportedly from a WhatsApp group you belong to, or one of your WhatsApp contacts, inviting you to attend a Zoom meeting.” A police spokesperson said, “That link is fictitious and is actually a verification …

Bernews / News

Column: Palau-Wolffe On Human Rights & More

March 27, 2026

[Opinion column written by Françoise Palau-Wolffe] Bermuda, like much of the world, is living through a period of instability and uncertainty. Our close-knit island is not immune to the effects of a shifting global order – one where authoritarianism is resurfacing, socio-economic inequality is widening, and the rule of law is increasingly challenged. These conditions …

Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Records Three Strong Finishes

March 27, 2026

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron recorded three consecutive top-five finishes during a race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished fifth in the opening race driving Megan Money, crossing the line in 2:15.4. In the second race, he guided Bos Taurus to fourth place with a time of 2:01.4. Waldron secured his …

News / Royal Gazette

Plan to end homelessness unveiled in Parliament

March 27, 2026

A strategy that comprises evidence-based solutions and global best practices to end homelessness in Bermuda was tabled in the House of Assembly today.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Deve…

News / Royal Gazette

Single-use plastics legislation tabled in the House

March 27, 2026

A long-awaited Bill designed to stamp out single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament today, eight years after it was first promised.
But no plastic items will be banned until after the legi…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pound heads for biggest monthly loss against the safe-haven dollar since October

March 27, 2026

Sterling has fallen by 1.5% in March, slightly more than in February, making this its worst monthly performance since last October

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Half of Dutch fleet idle as European fishing hit by high diesel prices

March 27, 2026

The pressure is most acute in the Netherlands because of an outsized number of beam trawlers in its fleet, which makes up about 7% of the European Union’s total

News / Royal Gazette

More than 100 crash victims taken to hospital each month

March 27, 2026

More than 100 road crash victims have to be treated in hospital every month, it was revealed today.
Kim Wilson, the Health Minister, told MPs that more than 3,760 people were admitted to King Edward …

News / Royal Gazette

Transport minister: Ride-share rules put taxi drivers first

March 27, 2026

Taxi drivers will have the chance to accept hires ahead of ride-share operators and the fares for each mode of transportation will align, MPs heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transp…

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Colts Eye Second Spot as Paget Clash Finally gets Green Light

March 27, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association’s Competitions Committee has finally rescheduled a high-stakes Premier Division encounter four months after it was originally

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Honduras dominant as Bermuda’s junior boys suffer Day Two defeat

March 27, 2026

Bermuda’s rising tennis talents have faced a second consecutive day of frustration at the ITF World Junior Tennis campaign, as the boys’ team fell to a comp

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

WTO at ‘critical juncture’ and needs deep reform, EU and CPTPP say

March 27, 2026

The EU and the CPTPP – which comprises 12 countries, including Australia, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia and Britain – met on the sidelines of the WTO minister

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Martial artist Sidders makes historic return to China

March 27, 2026

Bermuda has made a significant return to the global martial arts stage, with elite prospect Geraldine Sidders becoming the first athlete from the island to comp

Government / Official Gazette

Trademark Journal March 2026 (Part I)

March 27, 2026

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News / Royal Gazette

CedarBridge Academy Careers Fair

March 27, 2026

CedarBridge Academy Careers Fair (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Bernews / Sport

St George’s Face Somerset In Legends Cup

March 27, 2026

St George’s and Somerset will face each other in the Legends Cup Old Boys football game at Wellington Oval on Saturday, April 11. The main event kicks off at 3pm, while an Under-9’s match starts at 1.30pm. A St George’s Cricket Club social media post read: “St. George’s v Somerset – a rivalry that never …

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Beyond the fairways: New charity aims to transform Bermudian golf

March 27, 2026

A heavyweight quartet of Bermudian golfers has launched ‘Beyond the Fairways’, a new charitable initiative designed to break down barriers and make the spor

Bernews / Sport

Andre Manders Impresses For Rest Of World

March 27, 2026

Andre Manders impressed with bat and ball in the Rest of the World XI’s 25-run defeat to the Canada Legends in the Over-60 International Quad Series at the Severn Cricket Field in Woodley Park, California. Batting first after losing the toss, Canada posted a 238 for five from their 45 overs. Manders was the pick …

News / TNN

A 21-year-old man appeared in

March 27, 2026

A 21-year-old man appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning to face three indictable offenses before Magistrate Maria Sofianos.

News / Royal Gazette

Man sent to drug treatment court for possession

March 27, 2026

A man found with diamorphine has been ordered to participate in a drug treatment court programme.
Chet Wilmot, 63, admitted having the controlled drug when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday….

News / TNN

A 19-year-old man appeared in

March 27, 2026

A 19-year-old man appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to answer to a series of serious charges involving a young female complainant.

News / Royal Gazette

Man in court over killing of Kawaje Raynor and pet

March 27, 2026

A man appeared in court this morning charged in connection with the deaths this month of a father of two and a dog.
It was alleged that Jayden Smith-Lightbourne, 21, with others, unlawfully killed Kaw…

News / Royal Gazette

Medical issues divert ships to Bermuda

March 27, 2026

Medical issues caused two ships to divert to Bermuda within four days, the island’s maritime operations centre reported.
The centre was first informed at 8.15am on March 20 that the oil tanker MV Flex…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

March 27, 2026

Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in December, the first country to do so

International News via Reuters:

Austria’s conservative

News / Royal Gazette

Close to average hurricane season forecast

March 27, 2026

A weather forecasting firm has predicted that wind shear will offset unusually warm waters to limit storm development in the upcoming hurricane season.
AccuWeather said in its preseason forecast that …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Manders stars as Rest of the World reach final

March 27, 2026

The USA Legends 60 International Tournament has brought out the very best in Bermudian Andre Manders who has played an integral role in securing the Rest of the World’s spot in today’s final in Los An…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Trump extends deadline for striking Iran’s energy plants to April 7

March 27, 2026

The war has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands of people and hitting the global economy with soaring energy and fertiliser prices that have fuelle

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU ministers seek united strategy on energy price crisis

March 27, 2026

Oil and gas prices have spiked since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, creating a price shock similar to the energy crisis Europe went t

News / Royal Gazette

Herstory Festival highlights the women of Bermuda’s history

March 27, 2026

A free community event in the East End this weekend will celebrate the history and accomplishments of Bermudian women.
The second annual Herstory Festival, hosted by the Women’s Resource Centre, will …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Lufthansa reaches wage deal with German ground staff

March 27, 2026

According to the deal, reached after four rounds of talks, the basic salary for ground staff will be raised by a total of 4.65% in two steps, said trade union V

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks

March 27, 2026

The government officials, from Canada, Argentina and Brazil, told Reuters they expect the deal to be concluded in 2026

International News via Reuters:

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Ousted Ben & Jerry’s board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation

March 27, 2026

The lawsuit escalates a years-long dispute over what Ben & Jerry’s and its board say were Unilever’s efforts to undermine their autonomy and the brand’s so

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European shares fall on uncertainty over Mideast war

March 27, 2026

The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.8% to 576.34 points by 0929 GMT, with most sectors in the red, while bourses in Frankfurt and Madrid slipped the most with

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bank of England lowers cost of on-demand liquidity facility

March 27, 2026

The BoE is moving to what it calls a demand-driven system of reserves under which commercial banks use collateral such as government bonds to borrow cash from t

News / Royal Gazette

Talk transforms parent’s approach to discussing drug use

March 27, 2026

A mother who attended a presentation about the benefits of mindful approaches to discussions on substance use with children said the interactions she has with her preteen daughter on the subject have …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Applications fly in for job as Bermuda head coach

March 27, 2026

Applications for the vacant role as head coach of the senior men’s football team position have been recieved, despite the Bermuda Football Association not yet advertising the job.
Maurice Lowe, the B…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Nahki Wells: It’s nice Clyde is getting the flowers he deserves

March 27, 2026

Nahki Wells is delighted to see Bermudian legend Clyde Best receiving the “flowers he deserves” for his barrier-breaking exploits in English football.
Wells was in Stratford on Wednesday night as he a…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Karters break new ground with Friday night lights

March 27, 2026

Bermuda’s karting community will break new ground over the next two nights by racing under lights.
The gates at Southside will open at 5pm tonight with practice sessions, qualifying and two heats of e…

Royal Gazette / Sport

What’s On Where

March 27, 2026

TODAY

Golf

Moongate Tour

Five Forts Golf Club: 1.10pm

Karting

Showdown at Sundown: Bermuda Motorsports Park, Southside, St David’s, 6pm

Netball

Junior All-Stars Ma…

Business / Royal Gazette

Bananas Party named BEDC Business of the Year

March 27, 2026

Nandi Davis, co-owner of Bananas Party has a reputation for arranging elaborate gatherings.
Her last event, held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hosted 400 people and included a custom-designed wate…

Business / Royal Gazette

Athene second-biggest borrower from Federal Home Loan Bank system

March 27, 2026

Life and annuities insurer Athene borrowed nearly $23.3 billion from the Federal Home Loan Bank system in the US last year.
The FHLB’s financial report for 2025 shows that Athene, which is owned by pr…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

61st annual primary school art exhibition now open

March 27, 2026

Students showcase ‘One World, Many Stories’ artwork until April 11

The 61st Annual Primary School Art Exhibition is officially open!

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Nesbitt family donates late Tyrone Nesbitt’s gombey regalia to ministry

March 27, 2026

Ministry pledges to preserve and share Nesbitt’s cultural legacy

On Wednesday, March 25, the Nesbitt family, relatives of the late Tyrone “Fun

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Search underway for missing teen in Devonshire

March 27, 2026

Anyone with information on Zyiare Stewart is asked to immediately call the main police number, 295-0011

The Bermuda Police Service, is seeking the

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 26 2026

March 27, 2026

March 26 saw 4,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $98,900.00 BD. 4,300 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,297.15, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available …

Bernews / Sport

Youth Basketball: Cobras & Bulldogs Win

March 26, 2026

This past weekend in BYB League action, the Mambas picked up an important victory after the Cobras were unable to field five players, while the Bulldogs secured the final playoff berth with a 60-49 win over the Piranhas. A spokesperson said, “This past weekend, the Mambas picked up an important victory after the Cobras were …

Bernews / Sport

Geraldine Sidders Competes At Junior Wushu

March 26, 2026

Geraldine Sidders has begun her campaign at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, China, today [March 26]. Sidders finished 32nd in the gunshu [staff] at the biennial competition. She will also compete in another taolu event – changquan [long fist]. Sidders has been accompanied by Bermuda Sanshou Association coaches Garon Wilkinson and Kaelin …

Bernews / News

Parliament: Order Of Business For March 27th

March 26, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 27] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include Enhanced Benefits for the Government Employee Health Insurance Scheme, Launch of Bermuda’s National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Launching the Government Public Service Scholarships, Regulation of Ridesharing Service, Tabling of the Plan to End Homelessness, Introduction …