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Loyal Hill Road to close for community parade

Loyal Hill Road in Devonshire will be closed tomorrow for a community parade, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
The closure will take place between 2pm and 4pm between Loyal Hill R…

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Bernews / Sport

Erica Hawley Finishes 23rd In World Triathlon

Bermuda’s Erica Hawley secured a top-25 finish at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama, crossing the line in 23rd place in the Elite Women’s race. Hawley finished the race with an overall time of 1:54:14, four minutes and one second behind Sweden’s Tilda Månsson, the winner of the event Subscribe To Bernews Free Weekly …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Road closures ahead in Sandys and Devonshire

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of upcoming traffic disruptions on Middle Road near Fort Hill Road in Devonshire and Ma

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Bernews / Business

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 16

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 16th. On Saturday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship, the Owl 4 discharge ship, and the Atlantic Dawn SailGP ship are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship, the Norwegian Aqua and the Independence of the …

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News / Royal Gazette

Pharmacist says pain and addiction led to drug theft

A senior pharmacist stole highly addictive drugs from his employer to feed a hidden dependence, the Supreme Court heard yesterday.
Prosecutors told a sentencing hearing that 61-year-old Craig Colwell …

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Smith takes aim at ‘unfair’ BCB schedule

Wendell Smith, the St George’s Cricket Club selection committee member, has lashed out at Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2026 T20 and 50 overs schedules which he deems as “unfair” and “unbalanced”.
Among the…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Expensive visitors and host fatigue

I think I can speak for most: it is always lovely having family come for a visit to the island, whether it be a few days, a week, or even a few weeks. Spending time with family that you don’t see all…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Disagreeing on finances after a week of marriage

Dear Dave,
I just got married a week ago, and my husband and I are already having problems. While we were single, we practised doing budgets together, and we agreed to follow your plan and get out of…

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 15 2026

May 15 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,540.87, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Kim Burns’ Legacy Lives On Through Memorial Pickleball Tournament

Kim Burns lost her battle with ovarian cancer three years ago at the age of 61. But this weekend, her legacy as one of Bermuda’s most passionate and beloved p

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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda To Play Cape Verde In Friendly Match

The Bermuda Football Association Senior Men’s National Team will face Cape Verde national football team in an international friendly on June 6, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of Bermuda’s continued preparations for upcoming international competitions. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Senior Men’s National Team will play the Cape Verde men’s team …

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Part Of Fort William Made Into Micro Forest

The St. George’s Foundation [SGF] and the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] have transformed an overgrown area at Fort William into a micro forest featuring native and endemic plant species as part of the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “A once overgrown area of invasive vegetation at Fort William has been transformed into a …

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Ministry Marks International Day Of Families

On May 15, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joins the United Nations in observing the International Day of Families. “This year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing”, asks us to confront an uncomfortable truth: the circumstances a child is born into still shape, far too often, the life they are able to …

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Police Appeal: Murder Of Jordan Outerbridge

The Bermuda Police Service renewed its appeal for information regarding the April 2021 fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. “Around 10:30pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Mr. Outerbridge was the first person to leave a …

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Dr. Michael Branco Formally Sworn In As Mayor

The Corporation of Hamilton has formally welcomed Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory and official ceremony at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton is pleased to formally welcome Mayor Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory in the Municipal Elections held on May …

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda punished as Cayman ‘put foot on throat’

In high-level sport you get punished for one mistake. Make five or six and you can be staring down the barrel of a chastening defeat.
Bermuda’s men’s rugby team paid a heavy price for a string of firs…

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Hayward also issued a direct

Hayward also issued a direct challenge to anyone making the accusations, stating that if any evidence is produced proving he engaged in domestic violence, he would immediately resign from Parliament.

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News / Royal Gazette

Host of events to mark Senhor Santo Cristo festival

The community is invited to celebrate the Portuguese festival this weekend which is to include a series of performances and religious-based activities.
The annual Senhor Santo Cristo festival takes p…

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News / Royal Gazette

MPs pass legislation restricting single-use plastics

Customs duty relief will be made for alternatives to single-use plastics after restrictions on the products come into force, the Minister of Public Works and Environment told the House.
Jaché Adams sa…

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News / Royal Gazette

Consultation on landlord, tenant reforms expected by June

The Minister of Home Affairs updated MPs on progress to help drive down crippling housing costs, saying more consultation would come next month.
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Home and Commu…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

China’s U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution

The draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks and mining in the strait, but diplomats have said it is likely to meet with Russian and Chinese vetoes if it come

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Global shares stumble while bond yields climb on inflation worries

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq sold off after climbing to closing records on strength in artificial intelligence-related technology stocks in the previous two s

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

The Lebanese and Israeli delegations issued positive statements about the talks, their third meeting since Israel intensified air attacks on Lebanon after Hezbo

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK firms should take steps to limit risks from frontier AI models, UK says

Last month BoE governor Andrew Bailey said he saw major cybersecurity risks from Anthropic’s Mythos product

FILE PHOTO: A message reading “AI artificial

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares fall 0.5% in New York

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was unchanged on 3,450.87 after a day of no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
For the week, the index was down 7.74 points, or 0.21 per cent. Allshores, which fe…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda to face World Cup-bound Cape Verde in friendly

The senior national team will face 2026 World Cup qualifiers Cape Verde in Connecticut next month, Bermuda Football Association has announced.
The international friendly will be held at Pratt & Wh…

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News / Royal Gazette

Belco gives update on East End blackout amid high winds

High winds that buffeted St David’s were cited by Belco as a factor in the power outage yesterday that left hundreds in the dark at the East End.
Close to 900 homes in St George’s were affected as sto…

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News / Royal Gazette

Politicians, activists discuss LGBTQ+ discrimination

A transgender teenager highlighted the struggles and prejudice that he and other members of Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community face on a regular basis.
Levi Masters, 14, told a crowd gathered at Hamilton Cit…

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News / Royal Gazette

‘For the culture’: Bermuda Day grand marshals unveiled

A Hamilton retailer and dancehall artist hailed for her “standout presence” in the island’s culture was among those to be honoured on Bermuda Day.
Demeka “Tiny T” Tacklyn was appointed grand marshal f…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Gathering at City Hall advocates inclusion, challenges discrimination

People gathered today at City Hall as OUTBermuda marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with speeche

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Government begins push to modernise Constitution

Premier David Burt says a proposed five-phase reform process will update Bermuda’s constitutional framework after decades without major change

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Medical cannabis framework still in development

Government says any future system would focus on regulated access, patient safety and strict oversight

Work to develop a regulated medical cannabis frame

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BELCO responds to recent outages

A reported waterspout caused damage to both private properties and BELCO’s overhead network

Wayne Caines, President, BELCO issued the following statement

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Racquets ready: Deloitte Open returns to headline summer season

The highly anticipated Deloitte Open Tennis and Pickleball Tournament is set to return to the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, marking its place as a

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Roots of the game: Bermuda delegation charts future at Concacaf summit

Bermuda’s football leadership has returned from Sint Maarten following the inaugural Concacaf Grassroots Football Conference, a landmark event signalling a ne

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News / Royal Gazette

Salvation Army celebrates 130 years of service during tag day

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Tag Day has celebrated 130 years of service in Bermuda.
Members presented their first red shield of the season to Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, while visiting hi…

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News / Royal Gazette

‘Safe and lawful’ way forward sought for medical cannabis

Responsible access to medical cannabis will be balanced with clinical judgment, oversight and safeguards against misuse under a framework being developed by the Government, the House of Assembly heard…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat

Burnham had sought the permission of Labour’s National Executive Committee to stand in the by-election

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks on a

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Destination Bernard Park: The 2026 road racing season is upon us

With only seven days remaining until the legendary trek from Somerset to Bernard Park, the island’s running community is reaching peak anticipation. The Bermu

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Former Mexican governor’s ally in US custody on charges of cartel ties

The public defender who represented Merida in the Tucson proceeding did not immediately respond to a request for comment

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. flag, a judge

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News / Royal Gazette

OutBermuda: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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News / Royal Gazette

Southampton lighthouse repairs to include enhanced safety

Repairs and maintenance at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, a Southampton landmark and tourist attraction, will include better security at its upper deck, the House of Assembly was told.
Jaché Adams, the Minist…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

BP to cut pipeline gas trading team as LNG focus grows, sources say

BP will lay off around 20 people on its pipeline gas unit and will fold the remaining employees into the company’s fast-growing LNG book, the sources said

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK stocks drop as Burnham challenge and rising oil frazzle nerves

Burnham said on Thursday he would seek to contest a parliamentary seat becoming vacant after a colleague decided to stand down

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Swiss record-breaker: Lewis smashes Pan American mark

Bermudian Paralympian Jessica Lewis has enjoyed a landmark day at the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial in Switzerland, shattering her own record and setting two new pe

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

The Salvation Army launches Red Shield tag day

This year also marks 130 years of The Salvation Army serving Bermuda and providing support to those in need across the island

Full news release from The

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News / Royal Gazette

Island starts ‘reasonable and overdue’ constitutional reform

Britain has given its say for the island to go ahead with changes to its Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, provided that the process is “cross-party, inclusive, transparent, proportionate and consultat…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Watch: Residents take to digital finance

Bermudians took to digital finance last night after an airdrop to their new digital wallets — money that they were able to use with local vendors invited to Pier 6 for the special occasion of a Digita…

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News / Royal Gazette

Forum attendees criticise plan for full Caricom membership

Attendees at a West End town hall meeting last night raised concerns about Bermuda applying for full membership of the Caribbean Community.
Several said the additional $2 million on deeper involvement…

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Bernews / Business

RenaissanceRe Announces Executive Changes

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced the planned retirements of Chief Financial Officer Robert “Bob” Qutub and Chief Portfolio Officer Ross Curtis at the end of 2026, with Matthew Neuber set to succeed Mr. Qutub as CFO effective January 1, 2027. A spokesperson said, “RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that Robert “Bob” Qutub, Chief Financial Officer, and Ross …

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