At least 25 dead after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil; 43 missing
The state fire department confirmed 18 deaths in the city of Juiz de Fora and seven in Uba, about 110 km (68 miles) away
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UK police conclude search at former home of King Charles’ brother Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday was part of a police investigation into his ties with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Charity’s medical bed rentals meets a growing need
A charity thanked benefactors for boosting a programme to rent hospital beds to families caring for loved ones — while urging more donors to come forward.
The Bermuda Red Cross expanded its medical eq…
The Bermuda Red Cross expanded its medical eq…
The Bermuda Red Cross extends
The Bermuda Red Cross extends its sincere gratitude to the generous donors whose support has strengthened our Equipment Rental Service and helped us better serve individuals and families across the island.
Cancer gene study results to be released this week
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share 20 years of local cancer data gathered through a comprehensive hereditary cancer programme.
A BCHC spokeswoman said that it would share the results, whi…
A BCHC spokeswoman said that it would share the results, whi…
Pivotal time as air transport evolves, summit hears
Regional air connectivity stands at a pivotal moment amid intense competition for airlift, attendees at a regional tourism summit heard today.
Dona Regis-Prosper, the secretary-general of the Caribbea…
Dona Regis-Prosper, the secretary-general of the Caribbea…
Smith: price tag for schools upgrade points to neglect
A suggestion by the Minister of Education that Bermuda’s schools require a multimillion pricetag to bring them up to par points to a “decade of neglect”, the Opposition leader said.
Ben Smith also sai…
Ben Smith also sai…
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s fourth road fatality of 2026, 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge.
Morrison header rescues dramatic draw for Bermuda in Group E opener
The young Gombey Warriors draw 2-2 with Trinidad and Tobago in U20World Cup Qualifiers
Bermuda’s Under-20s displayed immense character to rescue a hard
Doctors weigh in on ‘pharmacy exclusivity’
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association is “expressing serious concern” over the policy announcement by Allshores that certain medications are to be dispensed e
Analyst: ‘good, positive’ growth in island’s air capacity
The island’s air traffic showed “good, positive” growth of 11 per cent over the past two years, an analyst said yesterday.
Edmond Rose, a consultant with Britain-based Aviation Services Management, a…
Edmond Rose, a consultant with Britain-based Aviation Services Management, a…
Mutual protection and indemnity renewal robust says Skuld
Global marine insurer Skuld has declared a successful and robust outcome for the 2026/27 mutual P&I renewal saying it reflected disciplined underwriting, firm market positioning and continued supp…
Cyber fraud rises on global crime lists
A new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reports that cyber-enabled fraud has grown to one of the most widespread and damaging profit-motivated forms of crime, generating large volumes…
New life insurer Ancient Reinsurance forms on the island
A new Bermuda-based life insurer, Ancient Reinsurance has formed, after Ancient Financial entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F&G Life Re.
Ancient Financial, newly formed financial serv…
Ancient Financial, newly formed financial serv…
IGI posts $127.2m annual profit
International General Insurance Holdings reported a fall in net income and gross written premium for 2025.
The Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer posted a $127.2 million profit for the year, compar…
The Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer posted a $127.2 million profit for the year, compar…
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association (BMDA) is expressing serious concern regarding the recent policy announcement by Allshores that, effective March 1, 2026, GLP-1 medications and other designated high-cost prescription drugs must be dispensed exclusively through Phoenix Pharmacies for affected members.
Police name fourth road fatality as 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge
Police have confirmed Bermuda’s fourth road fatality as 52-year-old Wilton Woolridge.
Mr Woolridge was involved in a crash at about 3.35am on January 31 near the roundabout at the junction of Barkers …
Mr Woolridge was involved in a crash at about 3.35am on January 31 near the roundabout at the junction of Barkers …
Convex profit rises 40% to record high
Convex Group’s full-year net income surged more 40 per cent in 2025, described as “a landmark year” by chief executive officer Paul Brand.
However, Mr Brand expects a more “challenging” market in 2026…
However, Mr Brand expects a more “challenging” market in 2026…
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Bermuda Open Concacaf U-20 Qualifying Bid
Bermuda will begin their bid to reach the Concacaf Under-20 Championship today [February 24] as the region’s qualifying tournament gets under way across Central America and the Caribbean. The qualifiers, which opened yesterday, feature 32 nations competing for six places at the Championship, the next stage of qualification for the Fifa Under-20 World Cup and …
Pharmacists push back on Allshores/Phoenix deal
Independent pharmacists have voiced their concerns over Allshores restricting certain prescriptions to one network, citing the loss of established knowledge of,
Upcoming event seeks to inspire spiritual awareness
The Word of Life Christian Youth Organisation is gearing up for its Super Bowl Games event, inviting middle and high school students to CedarBridge Ac
Close Finish In Landro Minors Tournament
The Landro Minors Memorial Golf Tournament was decided by retrogression after two teams finished tied at 15-under par following 18 holes at Ocean View Golf Course. Kavon Trott, Darriek Douglas, Eugene Smith and Gary Peniston were crowned champions after edging Allan Bradshaw, Cornell Bean Jr, Cornell Bean Sr and Curtis Booth on countback. Closest-to-the-pin contests …
DeSilva goes big on precast option for housing boost
The island is to get “262 homes within the next 18 months”, Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, has vowed, emphasising the swift completion of precast residences as he pushes ahe…
BOARD COUNCIL FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: COUNCIL FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSRegulation Act: Allied Health Professions Act 1973 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD NURSING PROFESSION COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: NURSING PROFESSION COMPLAINTS COMMITTEERegulation Act: Nursing Act 1997 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BOARD OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTSRegulation Act: Allied Health Professions Act 1973 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERSRegulation Act: Allied Health Professions Act 1973 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD BERMUDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BERMUDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCILRegulation Act: Nurses Act 1977 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft
The Louvre has roiled by last October’s robbery, when four burglars made off with jewels worth $102 million that are still meeting
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UK confident its trade deal with US still stands despite latest Trump tariff move
The United States began collecting the temporary new 10% tariff on Tuesday but the Trump administration was working to increase it to 15%
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Canada to press OpenAI safety officials in wake of school shooting
Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, is suspected of killing eight people on February 10 before taking her own life
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UK government to disclose former Prince Andrew’s vetting files for trade role
Last week’s arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor led some lawmakers to openly question during a debate if it was time to end the parliamentary convention that prevents
Bermuda swimmers selected for Pan Am Mentorship programme
Two Bermuda swimmers have been chosen to take part in the 2026 Pan Am Aquatics Athletes Committee Mentorship Programme.
Katherine Wheddon and Gabriel Maranzana are two of 34 young athletes from acros…
Katherine Wheddon and Gabriel Maranzana are two of 34 young athletes from acros…
Hiscox Re launches Hiscox Capital Partners
Bermudian-headquartered Hiscox Group has rebranded Hiscox Re & ILS as Hiscox Re.
Hiscox Re is comprised of the group’s reinsurance business and capital partner platform. Reinsurance is written th…
Hiscox Re is comprised of the group’s reinsurance business and capital partner platform. Reinsurance is written th…
KPMG Releases 2026/27 Budget Snapshot
Following the presentation of the Government’s 2026/27 Budget Statement, KPMG in Bermuda has released its 2026/27 Budget Snapshot. A spokesperson said, “The 2026/27 Budget Statement, delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt on February 20, 2026, underscores a markedly improved fiscal outlook for Bermuda. This is the first budget fully shaped by the successful …
Premier Burt To Attend CARICOM Meeting
Premier David Burt is attending the CARICOM Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, is attending the 50th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM], this week, which is scheduled to take place in St. Kitts and Nevis from …
Bermuda Juniors Defeated By Guatemala
Bermuda’s Under-16 boys’ tennis team were defeated 3-0 by Guatemala Under-16 in Guatemala City in a round-robin fixture. Bermudian trio of Jaden Jones, Michael Collins, and Hasan Khan are competing in group one of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup NAMCAM Pre-Qualifying Tournament. In the first singles match, Jorge Estevez defeated Jones 6-1, …
CTO Air Connectivity Summit
CTO Air Connectivity Summit (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Premier Division wide open as three-way title race ignites
The Bermuda Premier Division has descended into a thrilling three-way tussle for supremacy, with just two points separating the top three sides as the season en
Elite coach Jason Parker joins Bermuda Gymnastics Association
Elite gymnastics director Jason Parker has been appointed as head coach of the Bermuda Gymnastics Association.
Parker joins the BGA from Summit Gymnastics in Nolensville, Tennessee and has more than 3…
Parker joins the BGA from Summit Gymnastics in Nolensville, Tennessee and has more than 3…
Mangrove Bay Post Office on track to open in May
A West End post office is expected to reopen in May after refurbishments and restocking supplies, the Government said today.
Construction of the Mangrove Bay Post Office is expected to conclude in lat…
Construction of the Mangrove Bay Post Office is expected to conclude in lat…
Hosts prove too strong for Bermuda’s junior stars in Guatemala
Bermuda’s young tennis hopefuls face a crucial period of recalibration after being outclassed by a clinical Guatemala side in their latest Under-16 qualifying
Basden sprints into record books at season opener
Bermuda’s Cameron Basden has made an immediate statement of intent, shattering school records as the collegiate track and field season burst into life in Tamp
Bermuda’s bowlers target gold with appointment of world-class coach
Bermuda’s Men’s National Bowling team has made a significant statement of intent on the international stage, securing the services of the world-renowned exp
BOARD LEGAL AID COMMITTEE
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: LEGAL AID COMMITTEERegulation Act: Legal Aid Act 1980 The Minister of Justice is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD PEMBROKE PARISH COUNCIL
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: PEMBROKE PARISH COUNCILRegulation Act: Parish Councils Act 1971 The Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Scholarship and awards programme invites applications
Applications are being accepted by the Ministry of Education for its 2026 scholarships and awards programme.
The scheme will offer 12 scholarships to allow people from all backgrounds to pursue higher…
The scheme will offer 12 scholarships to allow people from all backgrounds to pursue higher…
Price Forbes hires Gareth Davies as head of property
Price Forbes has appointed Gareth Davies as executive vice-president, head of property, effective immediately.
Mr Davies is based in Bermuda and reports directly to Carrie Kelley, CEO of Price Forbes…
Mr Davies is based in Bermuda and reports directly to Carrie Kelley, CEO of Price Forbes…
TNN is investigating a troubling
TNN is investigating a troubling incident after a bullet was reportedly discovered at a residence in the, Back of town area last week.