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Turkey asks Britain’s MI6 to step up protection of Syria’s Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report

March 6, 2026

It was unclear what specifically Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, or MIT, had asked of MI6, or what new role, if any, MI6 had taken up

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Bank of England scrutinizes lenders’ ties to collapsed mortgage provider MFS, FT reports

March 6, 2026

MFS was placed into administration last week following allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement, prompting concerns over banks’ and private cre

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Germany’s Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East

March 6, 2026

Merz said Germany shared the aims of the United States and Israel to stop Tehran’s nuclear and missile programme

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks dur

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Axel Springer buys UK’s Telegraph for $766 million, ending ownership limbo

March 6, 2026

The deal gatecrashed Daily Mail owner DMGT’s attempt to buy its broadsheet rival, which had been facing regulatory probes in Britain amid concerns about media p

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Elite match-ups confirmed as Gnosis National Squash Championships reach final stage

March 6, 2026

The stage is set for a weekend of high-octane squash at the Bermuda Squash Club in Devonshire after a dramatic night of semi-final action defined by clinical ef

Bernews / Sport

Youth Football East vs West All-Stars Teams

March 6, 2026

A joint initiative between the Bermuda School Sports Federation and the Department of Youth and Sport, the 2026 All-Star matches will bring together the most outstanding players from across the school systemm and a look at the teams is below. Primary School East Girls Taeya Weeks [Victor Scott Primary] Mina Lowe [Northlands Primary] Rhiannon Rushe, …

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Lau & Eiselt set for Puerto Rico challenge

March 6, 2026

Bermuda’s burgeoning triathlon talent will be on full display this weekend as Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt prepare to represent the island at the 2026 World Tr

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Bermuda duo prepare for Colombian high-altitude challenge

March 6, 2026

Bermuda’s elite cycling prospects, Kaden Hopkins and Nic Narraway, are entering the final phase of preparations for the upcoming Pan American Road Championshi

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Minister Updates On Swing Bridge, Paving, More

March 6, 2026

“I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with a comprehensive update on the Ministry of Public Works and Environment’s road paving programme, and to advise of a necessary adjustment to our sequencing as we advance critical infrastructure works across the island,” Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams …

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OBA’s Fahy On Caricom, Letter & More

March 6, 2026

“We look forward to reviewing the Green Paper which should set out the pros and cons of CARICOM membership to Bermuda,” OBA MP Michael Fahy said. Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said, “The OBA is pleased to receive confirmation that the Government remains committed to the publication of a Green Paper given that …

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Lau, Eiselt Set For Puerto Rico Triathlon

March 6, 2026

Top young triathletes Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt are set to compete at the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup Salinas in Puerto Rico. The two-day event, which starts tomorrow [March 7], will see the pair compete in the Elite Men’s field at Playa Punta Salinas. Eiselt recently won a bronze medal in the Youth Elite …

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Health insurance premiums increase from April 1

March 6, 2026

Health insurance premiums could go up by almost $40 a month to help cover back pay for hospital staff, MPs heard this morning.
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…

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Minister: Standard Premium Rate To Increase

March 6, 2026

“I rise today to advise Honourable Members of an adjustment to the Standard Premium Rate, effective 1 April 2026, as previously outlined in the 2025 Budget Statement,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 6]. The Minister said, “The Standard Premium Rate was last increased on 1 November 2021, …

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Bascome FC To Host Golf Tournament

March 6, 2026

The Bascome Football School will host a golf tournament at Belmont Hills on Saturday, June 13, with proceeds supporting the youth programme. The event will tee off at 12.30pm and will be played in a captain’s choice format. Entry is priced at $130 per person. The tournament will feature several competitions, including team prizes, longest …

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Phillips & Tulane toppled as Florida Atlantic dominate in New Orleans

March 6, 2026

It was a bruising afternoon at the Goldring Tennis Center as the Tulane University men’s tennis team fell to a commanding 6-1 defeat at the hands of a clinica

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Man caught speeding twice in two days gets banned from roads

March 6, 2026

A man caught speeding the day after his previous ticket has been disqualified from riding all vehicles for six months.
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…

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Bermuda Foundation Releases Annual Report

March 6, 2026

The Bermuda Foundation granted almost $400,000 in unrestricted funding to the community in its 2024/25 financial year. A spokesperson said, “These competitive grants, combined with donor-advised giving through the services of the Foundation, delivered some $6.4 million to the charitable sector over the year. “Key areas to have benefited from the Foundation’s unrestricted competitive grant …

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Shaun Goater Leaves Aston Villa Women

March 6, 2026

The Aston Villa Women football club has confirmed that Assistant Coach Shaun Goater has left the team. A spokesperson said, “Goater has been with the club since August 2024 as part of the coaching staff including acting as Interim Head Coach for a period in the 24/25 season. “We would like to thank Shaun for …

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Public service women celebrate wellness & community

March 6, 2026

As part of International Women’s Day festivities, residents are invited to join a wellness walk today starting at the Cabinet Office at noon

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BDA To Host Future Leaders Forum On March 11

March 6, 2026

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will host the Future Leaders Forum on Wednesday, March 11, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is bringing back its Future Leaders Forum, a dedicated programme within the Bermuda Risk Summit agenda designed to connect students, graduates, and career …

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Bowling: Pinsplitters, New Comers & Last Pin Win

March 6, 2026

The Second Spring Senior Bowling League saw notable movement in the latest round at Warwick Lanes as challengers closed in on the leaders. In the key match, second-placed Pinsplitters defeated league leaders Blue Angels 3-1, reducing the Blue Angels’ lead to four points with the season nearing its end. Fifth-placed New Comers secured a 4-0 …

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Phillips & Tulane Fall To FAU In Tennis Clash

March 6, 2026

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips and the Tulane University men’s tennis team were defeated 6-1 by Florida Atlantic at the Goldring Tennis Center. Playing in the number one doubles position, Phillips and his partner Lance Nisbet lost 6-4 to Mark Havlicek and Marek Pazdera. Phillips also competed in the number one singles position, where he …

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FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weigh

March 6, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% by 1130 GMT, while the FTSE 250 was flat, but both the indexes were on course for their worst weekly showing since the April

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30 transitional care beds to be located at MWI

March 6, 2026

Two floors at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute have been identified to be used for additional beds needed to release acute care beds at King Edward Memorial

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Video: Minister Adams & Wilson Press Conference

March 6, 2026

Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams held a joint post-Budget press conference to provide further information on initiatives under their respective Ministries. Minister Jaché Adams Statement Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams said, “Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for being here today. “Every day in Bermuda, …

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China expresses ‘grave concern’ over EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act

March 6, 2026

A ministry spokesperson said China will closely monitor the legislation process of the act and assess its impact and China and Beijing will resolutely defend Ch

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Car Crashes & Overturns, Driver Injured

March 6, 2026

Police responded to an overturned vehicle on South Road in Paget early Friday morning, with the female driver transported to hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s …

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Video: Alvernia Defeat Bermuda In Two Games

March 6, 2026

The Bermuda National Hockey Training Squad hosted the visiting Alvernia University women’s field hockey team for a two-game series at the National Sports Center, with Alvernia University winning both matches. Game One National Training Squad 1 Alvernia University 4 Alvernia University defeated the Bermuda National Training Squad 4-1 in the opening match. Ava Michael scored …

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Iceland plans August 29 referendum on EU negotiations

March 6, 2026

Reykjavik in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations

International News via Reuters:

Iceland should hold a referendum on

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Germany’s Merz faces first state election test

March 6, 2026

There will be four more state elections this year

International News via Reuters:

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral test si

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EU halts visa-free travel for Georgian officials

March 6, 2026

Once among the most democratic and pro-Western of the successor states to emerge from the Soviet Union, Georgia has turned increasingly authoritarian since the

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UK house prices rise but inflation fears cloud outlook

March 6, 2026

Halifax said house prices were 1.3% higher in the 12 months to February than a year earlier, above the 0.9% forecast in a Reuters poll of economists and up from

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Colombians to elect new Congress, chose three presidential candidates

March 6, 2026

Voters will choose from over 3,000 candidates to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, in a vote analysts predict will be divided among dozens of parties

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens

March 6, 2026

Sterling was last down 0.15% against the dollar to $1.3335 on the day, and set for a weekly decline of around 1.1%

International News via Reuters:

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March 6, 2026

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s Lane in Paget.

Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda company joins US mining delegation to Venezuela

March 6, 2026

Gold Reserve Ltd said it has taken part in high-level talks in Venezuela alongside American officials and other mining representatives, marking a potential step towards reopening the country to foreig…

News / Royal Gazette

Car overturns in Paget collision

March 6, 2026

A woman had to be taken to hospital after her vehicle overturned on South Road in Paget early this morning.
Police said officers on mobile patrol around 1am came across the overturned vehicle – the l…

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 5 2026

March 6, 2026

March 5 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $21,500.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 1.3% at $21.50 per share. The BSX finished at 3,340.03, down 0.09% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

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Traffic diverted after paget rollover

March 6, 2026

Woman extracted and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital as police ask witnesses to call 211 Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March 2026, police officers on mobile patrol came across an overturned vehicle on South Road near the junction with St. Paul’s Lane in Paget. Details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear at […]

News / TNN

Residents of the Alexander and

March 6, 2026

Residents of the Alexander and Mary Victoria Roads area are voicing growing frustration and fear following yet another firearm incident in their community.

Business / Royal Gazette

Women in AI series urges awareness of potential harm

March 5, 2026

Women in AI Bermuda has launched Spot The Harm, a technology series promoting responsible innovation by building local capacity to detect AI-related harms and strengthen ethics in the development and …

Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda hosts CFATF and mutual evaluation training

March 5, 2026

Public officers underwent training in preparation for the next Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation, which begins in April.
The FATF mutual evaluations are in-depth country reports analysing …

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Call for creativity in Belco’s annual kite safety contest

March 5, 2026

With Good Friday on April 3 signifying the approach of kite season, Belco has launched its annual kite safety poster competition for P1 and P2 students.
The deadline is March 13, with one entry taken …

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Gov’t plans 10% vehicle licence fee cut

March 5, 2026

Legislation to reduce licensing costs for motorists will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow

Government media release:

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Cal Simons Hails Success Of Magic Mile

March 5, 2026

Cal Simons has hailed the success of the recent Skyport Magic Mile, powered by the Pacers Track Club, held at the Flora Duffy Stadium. More than 650 boys and girls, aged 4 to 15, took part in the popular annual event, which saw schools competing for cash prizes, courtesy of Skyport. The prizes were awarded …

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Officials trained on anti-money laundering standards

March 5, 2026

Sessions led by Caribbean Financial Action Task Force advisors drew more than 100 participants

Images and media release supplied by the Government

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Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks

March 5, 2026

Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said he expected to see more cyberattacks against European infrastructure and an increase in online fraud using increasingly

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Is Gov’t talking to taxi drivers?

March 5, 2026

The Tourism and Transport Minister has not formally met with the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association since May 2025, according to the BTOA

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Allshores shares slip 1.3% on BSX

March 5, 2026

The RG/BSX Index dipped 2.84 points (0.09 per cent), closing at 3,340.03.
On the Bermuda Stock Exchange, 1,000 shares of insurer Allshores traded, with the price falling 29 cents (1.3 per cent) to $21…

Business / Royal Gazette

New hires help Mosaic build out finpro lines

March 5, 2026

Mosaic Insurance is building out its financial institutions and professional liability teams with key hires to drive expansion of finpro lines across North America.
The growth follows Mosaic’s hiring …