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Paradise Mobile has retained its title from online speed testers Ookla as Bermuda’s fastest mobile network.
The award is based on analysis of consumer-initiated Ookla speed test results from devices a…

Bernews / Sport

Top Squash Players Coming To Bermuda

March 11, 2026

The STARR Bermuda Open returns April 14–18, 2026, at the Devonshire courts, featuring top international squash players including Karim El Torky and Sabrina Sobhy. A spokesperson said, “Some of the world’s top professional squash players will be in Bermuda next month as the 2026 STARR Bermuda Open returns to the island from April 14–18 at …

Bernews / Sport

Basketball League: Mambas & Piranhas Win

March 11, 2026

The Mambas and Piranhas claimed victories in the latest Bermuda Youth Basketball [BYB] League doubleheader. A spokesperson said, “This past weekend’s BYB League doubleheader opened with a thriller as the Mambas faced the league-leading Cobras, who were looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season. “The Mambas came in with a clear …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Cricket season gears up with hardball training sessions

March 11, 2026

With the cricket season fast approaching, the Bermuda Cricket Board Youth Development Committee is ramping up training for young cricketers.
Early training sessions intended to help young hardball cri…

Bernews / News

CBA English Department Visit TCNP Preschool

March 11, 2026

[Written by Vejay Steede] Laying a Foundation – With Books! In observance of the World Book Day initiatives championed by local radio personality and reading promoter extraordinaire, Nikita Robinson, the English Department at CedarBridge Academy recently made a very special presentation to the students of Tender Care Nursery and Preschool (TCNP). On Thursday, March 5, …

Bernews / News

Tobacco Bay Ranked 13th Best In The World

March 11, 2026

Tobacco Bay Beach has been ranked the 13th best beach in the world for 2026 by TripAdvisor. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has earned a place on the global stage after Tobacco Bay Beach was ranked 13th best beach in the world for 2026 by TripAdvisor, a major international travel platform that evaluates thousands of destinations …

Business / Royal Gazette

Veteran executives join Banyan’s advisory board

March 11, 2026

Banyan Risk has appointed of three highly experienced insurance executives to its advisory board, as the business continues to scale its platform and expand its underwriting ambitions.
John Berger, Bo…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

High speed and impaired driving key cause of serious collisions, says BPS

March 11, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service reported one rider was caught speeding at 102 km/h at the weekend

Viewers will have noticed in recent weeks a spate of separa

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Exclusive-Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show

March 11, 2026

The details of who accessed a server at the FBI’s New York Field Office, including the allegation that a foreign hacker was involved, are being reported here

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sandys forum to address cost of living and antisocial behaviour

March 11, 2026

Community discussion at Willowbank on March 12 will bring together local experts and residents to explore economic challenges and youth support initiatives

News / TNN

Residents of Sandys Parish and

March 11, 2026

Residents of Sandys Parish and the wider community are invited to attend Sandys Speaks, a community fireside chat hosted by the Sandys Parish Council on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Willowbank Conference Center.

Bernews / Sport

Kayla Bardgett & SCAD Claim 16th Regional Win

March 11, 2026

Kayla Bardgett helped the Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian team win their 16th consecutive Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association [IHSA] Regional Championship. Competing in the largest U.S. region, which includes 13 schools and a growing field of competitors, SCAD finished the season with 433 points, 110 points ahead of the second-place team. The …

Bernews / Sport

Ball Hockey: Positive Image Dental & CG Win

March 11, 2026

The PCC Hockey Rink hosted the latest Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header, producing a total of 17 goals across two matches. Spine & Sport 4 Positive Image Dental 6 Positive Image Dental defeated Spine & Sport 6-4 in the opening game. Positive Image Dental took a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Ross …

Bernews / Sport

Weapons, Too Legit, Rollers & Pin Heads Win

March 11, 2026

The Commercial Bowling League season continued at Warwick Lanes with sixth-placed Secret Weapons recording a 4-0 victory over league leaders Strike Force. The result allowed third-placed Too Legit To Split to gain ground after a 3-1 win over second-placed Who Gives A Split. Horseshoe Bay Rollers remained fourth in the standings with a 3-1 victory …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB policymakers acknowledge war risk, promise to keep inflation in check

March 11, 2026

Speaking on their final day before going into a quiet period ahead of a March 19 policy meeting, they also played down the need for immediate action

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Bernews / Sport

Jahkenya Trott On Netball, Tigers Title & More

March 11, 2026

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jahkenya Trott has reflected on Lindo’s Tigers’ successful title defence after finishing the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League season undefeated for the second successive season. Coach Anthony Mouchette’s side capped off their flawless campaign with a 45-24 victory over Storm at Bernard Park last weekend, with Trott recording a game-high 30 …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes

March 11, 2026

Oil prices that shot up earlier this week have eased and stock markets have rebounded

International News via Reuters:

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KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28

March 11, 2026

KLM added that it remained available to repatriate stranded travellers, a process handled through the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

International Ne

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK’s Reeves says she will do what she can to soften energy price hit

March 11, 2026

“At this stage I think it would be unwise to speculate on what the impact on inflation, growth or interest rates would be,” Reeves told lawmakers

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Six die in Swiss bus blaze after reports that person set fire to themself

March 11, 2026

Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on Tuesday evening on a road in Kerzers, a town of about 5,000 inhabitants in the western canton of Fribourg

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraine’s missile strike on Russia

March 11, 2026

The Bryansk regional governor said Tuesday’s strike killed at least six civilians and injured 37 in what he called a “terrorist missile attack”, without saying

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European shares fall as Mideast tensions keep investors on edge

March 11, 2026

The pan-European benchmark STOXX 600 fell 1% to 600 points by 0927 GMT with most major sectors in negative territory

International News via Reuters:

Business / Royal Gazette

Mergers seen as likely for Bermudian life reinsurers

March 11, 2026

Bermuda can expect to see consolidation among its long-term reinsurers in the near future, the Bermuda Risk Summit heard this week.
During a panel discussion on life reinsurance, moderator, Jamie Schm…

Business / Royal Gazette

Private credit stress fears overblown, say experts

March 11, 2026

Climbing default rates in private credit do not signal that it’s time for investors to panic, experts on a panel at the Bermuda Risk Summit said yesterday.
Many Bermudian re/insurers — especially in t…

Business / Royal Gazette

Prolonged Iran war would curb growth, says economist

March 11, 2026

Since the war involving Israel, the United States and Iran began on February 26, oil prices have shifted dramatically.
“You go to sleep on a Sunday evening, prices are around $90 per barrel,” said Gr…

Business / Royal Gazette

AI still assisting rather than decision-making in insurance

March 11, 2026

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are enablers, making space for humans to do more important things, like close the insurance protection gap.
That was the word from Natanje Holt, DXC Techno…

News / Royal Gazette

Police: island’s bad drivers undeterred by speeding tickets

March 11, 2026

A get-tough road policing campaign and the issuance of thousands of tickets has failed to impact the island’s entrenched culture of impaired and reckless driving, police have said.
Chief Inspector Rob…

News / Royal Gazette

Man remanded on sex assault, bodily harm charges

March 11, 2026

A 50-year-old man was remanded after being charged with a sex assault and three counts of bodily assault.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman a…

News / Royal Gazette

Pros and cons of full Caricom membership laid out

March 11, 2026

Six out of 11 entities consulted about Bermuda’s pursuit of full Caricom membership were in favour of it, according to the Government’s Green Paper on the plan.
They included the West Indian Federatio…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Eugene Foggo (1962-2026): Calabash remembered by St George’s

March 11, 2026

St George’s Cricket Club is mourning the loss of Eugene “Calabash” Foggo, a former Cup Match great.
Foggo, a left-arm spinner and early-order bat, died on 25 February at the age of 63 and St George’s…

News / Royal Gazette

Budgetary preparations for 2026 census themed ‘fill the gap’

March 11, 2026

Budgeting for the Department of Statistics budget has ramped up almost 40 per cent from the previous fiscal year, the Minister of Economy and Labour revealed yesterday.
Jason Hayward told the House of…

News / TNN

Minister Lightbourne said, “The Ministry

March 11, 2026

Minister Lightbourne said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets and the potential consequences for Bermuda’s fuel and energy costs.

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 10 2026

March 11, 2026

March 10 saw 1,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $23,969.00 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 0.2% at $21.79 per share. The BSX finished at 3,173.04, up 0.01% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

Bernews / Sport

Keziah Martin Has Assist In Hereford Win

March 11, 2026

Bermuda national team footballer Keziah Martin provided an assist in Hereford’s 5–1 win at home to Leamington in the Enterprise National League North yesterday [March 10]. The midfielder, who joined Hereford on loan from rivals Buxton in January, struck the crossbar with a shot, with George Munday tapping in the rebound. Martin, 25, signed a …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Serious Round Traffic Collision in Devonshire

March 10, 2026

Police Statement at 12.34am:

There has been a serious road traffic collision in the area of Devonshire Bay and South Road, Devonshire.

The roadway is curr

Bernews / News

Minister Lightbourne On Energy Market

March 10, 2026

“The Ministry of Home Affairs is closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets and the potential consequences for Bermuda’s fuel and energy costs,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, …

Bernews / News

‘Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda’ Launches

March 10, 2026

A group of parents launched Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda, a movement encouraging families to pledge delaying smartphones until age 14 and social media until age 16. A spokesperson said, “What began as a small WhatsApp conversation among concerned parents has grown into a community-wide movement. Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda [SFC Bermuda] is encouraging families to …

Bernews / News

Photos & Video: BELCO Long Service Awards

March 10, 2026

Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] held its Long Service Awards today [March 10], celebrating employees for their years of dedicated service to the company. Related Stories Photos & Video: Tahjae Welch Wins FMI Award BELCO Earns Second EEI Response Award Photos: BELCO Welcomes New Apprentices Photos: BEDC Annual ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ Winners Photos: Annual Tech …

News / Royal Gazette

Government could cap fuel prices as war drives up price

March 10, 2026

The Government could consider capping fuel prices if the situation warranted it, the Home Affairs Minister said tonight.
Alexa Lightbourne, who is tasked with managing the cost of living said the Gov…

News / TNN

Police conducted a series of

March 10, 2026

Police conducted a series of early morning raids today in connection with what is understood to be gang and firearm-related investigations.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hayward: PLP colleagues are confident in leadership bid

March 10, 2026

October will see the de facto election of Bermuda’s next Premier. Only one contender… for now

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Business / Royal Gazette

Allshores shares gain in BSX trading

March 10, 2026

The RG/BSX Index rose 39 points (0.01 per cent) to close at 3,173.04, with a turnover of $23,969.
Only Allshores saw activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 1,110 shares trading to finish at $21.7…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, disrupts flights

March 10, 2026

Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $150 and $200

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News / Royal Gazette

Phased drug guidelines paused

March 10, 2026

The Bermuda Health Council has paused further guidance on the price of pharmaceuticals in the wake of “rapid changes” in the pharmaceutical market.
The BHC advised that the second phase of the Nation…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Europe stocks mark biggest daily jump in months on Gulf de-escalation hopes

March 10, 2026

The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended 1.9% higher, after closing on Monday at its lowest level in more than two months

International News via Reuters:

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Polish president’s rival bill heats up spat over EU defence scheme

March 10, 2026

Poland was the biggest beneficiary of the EU’s 150-billion-euro Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative

International News via Reuters:

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News / Royal Gazette

Nursing students urged to apply for dedicated scholarship

March 10, 2026

A healthcare scholarship has been aimed solely towards nurses this year.
The Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship will accept submissions between now and the end of April.
The Government’s schola…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Canada boosts security at US, Israeli diplomatic buildings after consulate shooting

March 10, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather said the consulate shooting is being investigated as a “national security incident,” although i

News / Royal Gazette

Lane closure allows for wall construction

March 10, 2026

A section of road in Smith’s will be reduced to one lane of traffic for almost four months, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman said the closure will be in effect along…

News / Royal Gazette

Labour department has new home

March 10, 2026

The Departments of Labour and Workforce Development are now operating from the same new space on Church Street, the Government has advised.
A spokesman said the Department of Labour has permanently mo…