Unstoppable Bermuda clinch Caribbean Beach Volleyball gold
Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa crowned a flawless, undefeated campaign by capturing the gold medal at the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St Kitts.
Silver medal a highlight of Bermuda’s NACAC campaign
Bermuda’s young athletes wrapped up their 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championship campaign in Apizaco, Mexico, with a superb podium finish on the field.
Eric West finishes tied for second in Guatemala event
Eric West enjoyed a highly successful debut at the 6th National Amateur Ranking tournament in Guatemala at the weekend.
The Bermuda Stroke Play champion finished tied for second with an even-par 216 a…
The Bermuda Stroke Play champion finished tied for second with an even-par 216 a…
Police: arrested officer suspended from duty
A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspens…
Government careers fair ‘met objective’
Interest in Public Service jobs has increased following a career fair and expo, the Government has said.
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Students, jobseekers and career changers attended the Career Fair and Expo at Pier 6 last month…
Famous over the moon after historic professional debut victory
Bermuda’s Sakari Famous enjoyed a dream start to her professional high jump career, securing a stunning victory at the Murphey Classic while matching her own
Allshores Sponsor 2026 Golf Volunteer Program
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched its 2026 Volunteer Programme, with Allshores returning as the presenting sponsors of the Volunteer Program. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Championship is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Volunteer Program, presented by longtime partners Allshores. As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course in its new …
Frith and Greenslade crowned national team racing champions
Skippers Alan Frith and Joshua Greenslade led their team to an historic victory in the inaugural Bermuda Team Racing National Championships at the weekend.
The pair upstaged rival skippers Benn Smith …
The pair upstaged rival skippers Benn Smith …
Photos & Video: Summer Sunday City Funday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda held their “How much would you pay to see me?” fundraiser at the City of Hamilton Summer Sunday City Funday event this weekend, bringing an afternoon of live entertainment, family activities, games, food and summer fun to Victoria Park. Speaking in advance of the event, a BBBS spokesperson said, …
Cricket: Bailey’s Bay & Cleveland County Win
Bermuda cricket action over the weekend saw Cleveland County and Bailey’s Bay secure victories in their respective division matches. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay 203 Willow Cuts 129 Bailey’s Bay won the toss, elected to bat first, and recovered from an early collapse to post a total of 203. The innings was stabilized by a seventh-wicket …
Dominica Defeat Bermuda In Basketball
The Bermuda men’s national basketball team fell 72-65 to Dominica in the final match of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers group phase. The opening period ended in a 14-14 tie before Bermuda established an offensive rhythm in the second quarter. Led by its backcourt play, the team outscored Dominica 20-19 in the frame to …
Alneisha Outerbridge Earns PSEA Award
Alneisha Outerbridge from the Department of Employee & Organizational Development earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for June. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is delighted to recognise Alneisha Outerbridge, Talent Partner, with the Department of Employee & Organizational Development [DEOD] as the winner of the June Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] …
Habitat fundraiser postponed to autumn
A pop-up art sale and auction planned for this week has been postponed until later this year.
A statement from Habitat for Humanity Bermuda, which was set to benefit from the fundraiser, said the even…
A statement from Habitat for Humanity Bermuda, which was set to benefit from the fundraiser, said the even…
Premier’s trip to Azores celebrates connection
David Burt is leading a delegation from the Bermuda Government in the Azores to celebrate ties between the two territories.
A spokeswoman said that the Premier and Minister of Finance was joined on th…
A spokeswoman said that the Premier and Minister of Finance was joined on th…
UK Amateur Trains At Bascome Boxing Gym
Promising English amateur boxer Harry Burke has been sharpening his skills at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick while vacationing in Bermuda. Burke [12-2] has established himself as one of England’s rising amateur talents, winning a string of titles, including the Hull Boxcup and Riviera Boxcup in 2025. The 20-year-old super welterweight represented …
Bremar scores second century in two weeks for Cleveland
Steven Bremar Jr is giving Somerset’s Cup Match selectors plenty of food for thought after scoring his second century in a week for Cleveland County.
Bremar, who lost his wicketkeeping role for Somers…
Bremar, who lost his wicketkeeping role for Somers…
Nahki Wells scores for Luton in preseason friendly
Nahki Wells got on the scoresheet as Luton Town continued their preparation for the new season with a 5-0 win over Hitchin Town.
Wells came on as one of 11 changes made at half time by Jack Wilshere …
Wells came on as one of 11 changes made at half time by Jack Wilshere …
Summer Sunday: City Funday
Summer Sunday: City Funday (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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Pre Cup Match Explosion
Pre Cup Match Explosion (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
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BHB issues advisory as Digicel outage disrupts 911 calls
The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has issued an urgent public advisory advising residents that the current Digicel outage is affecting 911 emergency calls.
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EU launches $1 billion aid initiative for Gaza
It said the “Team Gaza Initiative”, launched at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels, would support ongoing and planned early recovery projects for the
Police: 911 Phone Lines Currently Down
The Bermuda Police Service has advised that its regular telephone numbers, including 911, are currently not working and has provided temporary contact numbers for the public to use until further notice. Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “Currently, the regular police telephone numbers are not working, including 911. “Until further notice, please use the following …
Island-wide technical issue at Digicel affects phone lines
Digicel has been hit by an ongoing, island-wide technical issue affecting its customers including the police service and hospital.
The Bermuda Police Service said it is experiencing issues with its p…
The Bermuda Police Service said it is experiencing issues with its p…
Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, had launched Muse Image on Tuesday, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs
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Bermuda Beach Volleyball Team Win Gold Medal
Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa captured the gold medal for Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts & Nevis, with the duo making a spectacular showing, going through the entire tournament undefeated. The dynamic duo defeated teams from Dominica, Sint Maarten, St Kitts, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to win the gold …
Five Students Earn France Scholarship
Five Bermuda students – Maya Bean, Alexandria Crippen, Naomi Crofton, April Cherry and Ava Moorghen – have earned the opportunity to travel to France this summer after winning L’Alliance Française des Bermudes’ annual French Scholarship Competition. A spokesperson said, “L’Alliance Française des Bermudes offers students the opportunity to travel to France for a three-week educational trip …
Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the s
France sends water bombers to tackle wildfire outside Paris
The fire broke out alongside a highway near Fontainebleau, home to one of France’s best-known royal palaces, which once served as a hunting lodge and autumn res
One Person Injured In Collision In Paget
One person is believed to have sustained minor injuries following a collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry in Paget this morning [July 13], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget, involving a car. “The driver is believed to have …
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
The early-stage trial, known as BD-Ebov, will evaluate the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in 50 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 in Oxford,
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Described by critics as “versatile” and “reliably excellent”, Neill landed starring roles across many genres, ranging from a submarine officer in the 1990 actio
London’s FTSE 100 muted as Iran escalates strikes on US bases
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.03% to 10499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%
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Sterling slips as Iran strikes push up oil prices and boost dollar
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities in the region and sayin
Traffic diverted after Harbour Road crash
The Bermuda Police Service have reported that there has been a single-vehicle car crash this morning on Harbour Road near Lower Ferry, Paget.
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
“The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries,”…
Aaliyah Nolan On Signing For Barnsley
Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan said she is relishing “a new challenge” after joining Barnsley Women from AFC Bradford City Women. Barnsley, who compete in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands, announced the signing last week. Nolan arrives after scoring 26 goals last season to help AFC Bradford City Women win the North East …
Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships
Isabella Sousa and Olivia Gazzard have won gold medals for Bermuda at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association under-20 Championships.
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Kyle Hodsoll stars as Bailey’s Bay run out convincing winners
Bailey’s Bay warmed up for the first round of the Eastern Counties next week with a convincing 74-run victory over Willow Cuts at Sea Breeze Oval on Sunday.
Kyle Hodsoll starred with bat then ball as…
Kyle Hodsoll starred with bat then ball as…
Watch: Employee assistance pioneer marks 40 years in business
A pioneering business in the employee assistance field is marking 40 years in business.
Benedict Associates was formed in the wake of landmark Archibald reports in the 1980s that followed The Royal Co…
Benedict Associates was formed in the wake of landmark Archibald reports in the 1980s that followed The Royal Co…
Kelly Francis: Pay transparency is coming – what employers should do now
Pay transparency in Bermuda has moved well past the idea stage. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, first announced the Government’s policy proposal at a press conference on April 13, w…
Shipping costs ease as fuel surcharges are cut
Importers are starting to see some relief from higher shipping costs imposed during the Middle East conflict, with Bermuda International Shipping Ltd reducing its inland fuel surcharge and eliminating…
Japan Post, Scor plan reinsurance vehicle
Japan Post Insurance and Société Commerciale de Réassurance have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new reinsurance arrangement that could expand the use of sophisticated risk-transfer structu…
Food safety risk concerns climb, Willis says
Food and beverage companies are facing a more complex and unpredictable risk landscape. Concerns about food safety, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruption are all increasing while confidenc…
MP calls for no-warning roadside sobriety tests
An opposition MP is calling for police to carry out roadside sobriety checks without warnings and for the courts to double penalties for bad driving to cut the number of deaths and injuries.
Jarion R…
Jarion R…
Weeks confirms runs for PLP deputy leadership
A second Progressive Labour Party MP has confirmed throwing his hat into the ring for the role of deputy leader when the governing party’s members choose new blood in three months’ time.
Michael Week…
Michael Week…
Survey: public split on Caricom but want referendum
Bermuda remains on the fence about whether the island should become a full member of Caricom, survey findings suggest, but the results also point to strong support for a referendum.
The Royal Gaz…
Dennis Lister III: prison reform on a slow but steady rise
Prison reform was making slow but consistent progress, the Junior Minister of Justice and Finance assured the House of Assembly.
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…
Dennis Lister III said recruitment efforts were “actively under way” w…
Opposition queries Budget’s ‘centrally managed fund’
Extra spending totalling $22.26 million in the 2026-27 Budget is set to be debated by MPs as supplementary estimates next week.
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Ministe…
Bermuda win gold at under-20 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Champs
Isabella Sousa and Olivia Gazzard have won gold medals for Bermuda at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association under-20 Championships.
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Gazzard and Sousa beat local favourites Azaria Amritt and Arj…
Premier David Burt Leads Delegation To Azores
Premier David Burt will lead a Government delegation to the Azores this week to “honour and strengthen the long-standing ties between Bermuda and the Azores.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, will lead a Government delegation to Azores, from 12 to 14 July 2026, at the invitation of His …
Western Parishes Win Carlsberg Ocean View Cup
The Western Parishes secured the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup title with a commanding performance on the final day, defeating the Eastern Parishes 14.5-9.5 overall after winning the closing singles session 9-3. The Western Parishes entered the final day with the competition still in the balance but dominated the singles matches to claim local bragging rights …