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Boards and Committees 2026 Board: MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEERegulation Act: Medical Practitioners Act 1950 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

Government / Official Gazette

BOARD HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE

May 11, 2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEERegulation Act: Health Insurance 1970 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

Government / Official Gazette

DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF COURT SERVICES

May 11, 2026

GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. ACTING APPOINTMENT DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF COURT SERVICES MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda to play two home friendlies against Belize

May 11, 2026

Bermuda’s senior women’s football team will play two home matches against Belize in June.
Bermuda will take on the Central American country on Thursday, June 4 and Sunday, June 7, with both matches s…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Mayho, MacGuiness and Tadman successful in Criterium

May 11, 2026

The VT Construction Criterium delivered fast racing, with strong fields across the A, B, C and Youth categories producing close finishes on Sunday.
In the C Category race, Peter Tadman of BRCC sprinte…

News / Royal Gazette

Charity calls attention to male sexual assault survivors

May 11, 2026

The Centre Against Abuse is shining a spotlight on the often overlooked realities of male survivors of sexual assault while reaffirming its commitment to providing counselling services to all adult vi…

Business / Royal Gazette

Grants of $25,000 offered in small business pitch contest

May 11, 2026

Entrepreneurs have the chance to win five grants of up to $25,000 each in the Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition.
The Global Atlantic Re Foundation, in partnership with the Bermuda Economic Develop…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Paget Rytter wins title at Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe

May 11, 2026

Paget Rytter claimed the Classement Espoir Championship at the Grand Caraibe, the Caribbean’s premier international youth show jumping competition, in Guadeloupe last week.
Rytter, 16, secured the ove…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain to take powers to fully nationalise British Steel, Starmer says

May 11, 2026

Starmer said his government would bring in new legislation to allow it to take ownership of the steelworks based at Scunthorpe, northern England, ensuring the c

News / TNN

The Government of Bermuda has

May 11, 2026

The Government of Bermuda has released the latest episode of Leaders on the Record, featuring the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP.

Bernews / Sport

Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds Joins SailGP

May 11, 2026

Hollywood met high-speed foiling in Bermuda as actor Ryan Reynolds got a firsthand taste of SailGP racing aboard the team’s F50. A spokesperson said, “Joining driver Tom Slingsby and the Aussie crew on Bermuda’s Great Sound, Reynolds climbed onboard for a high-octane joyride before stepping straight into the heat of a practice race against some …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

European renewable projects with batteries set to grow more than 450% by 2030

May 11, 2026

Renewable projects such as wind and solar in Europe are increasingly being developed with battery storage alongside them

International News via Reuters:

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU Commission in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI models

May 11, 2026

Spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the Commission welcomed OpenAI’s proactive engagement, including its intent to grant access to its new AI model

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Bernews / Business

CITA Assumes New Compliance Roles

May 11, 2026

The Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Agency [CITA] announced that it has “officially assumed responsibility for administering Bermuda’s Economic Substance regime and Automatic Exchange of Information framework.” A spokesperson said, “Effective March 13, 2026, the Minister of Finance designated CITA as the Competent Authority under the International Cooperation [Tax Information Exchange Agreements] Act 2005 and the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

May 11, 2026

Memory chip prices doubled in the first quarter alone from the previous quarter and are forecast to climb up to 63% in the current quarter due to AI data centre

Bernews / Sport

Basden Competes At East Coast Relays

May 11, 2026

Bermudian athlete Cameron Basden and his Barry University teammates completed their regular season schedule at the 2026 East Coast Relays. The meet was held at UNF-Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Basden competed in the Men’s Long Jump against a field that included several Division I programs. He recorded a best jump of 6.60m (21 feet 8 …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK’s Starmer says he will not walk away and vows to prove doubters wrong

May 11, 2026

In a speech that was light on new policies but filled with pleas to his party and personal attacks on his opponents, he said he would build closer ties with the

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Two test positive as evacuation of virus-hit cruise ship nears completion

May 11, 2026

A French passenger who was evacuated from the MV Hondius tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

May 11, 2026

Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said

International News via Reuters:

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News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda seeking driving deal with Britain and ‘key partners’

May 11, 2026

Bermuda is working on a deal with Britain and other “key partner countries” to create a framework for reciprocal driving licences.
At the moment, Bermuda licence holders can drive in the UK for up to …

News / Royal Gazette

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds leads the cheers at SailGP

May 11, 2026

Crowds turned up for the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix over the weekend as Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds followed the race directly from the water.
The celebrity, best known for playing the superhero Deadpo…

News / Royal Gazette

Lightbourne: Caricom marketplace could plug labour gaps

May 11, 2026

Deeper ties with Caribbean countries could help to alleviate skill shortages in Bermuda without open borders, the home affairs minister said as she spoke on the perceived benefits of full Caricom memb…

News / Royal Gazette

Education ministry awaits assessment body’s delayed review

May 11, 2026

Education leaders are waiting for a delayed review into public school system exam results ordered by the Government after it was publicised that grades lagged behind international counterparts.
The r…

Bernews / Sport

Okera Bascome Opens Batting In Defeat

May 11, 2026

Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome opened the batting in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s 20-run defeat at home to Rugby First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [May 9]. Bascome scored 12 runs from six balls, including one four and one six as his team scored 166 all out off …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dollar steady as Iran war uncertainty keeps markets on edge

May 11, 2026

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was little changed at 97.995

International News via R

Business / Royal Gazette

Island under scrutiny as Bessent and NAIC discuss life sector

May 11, 2026

Bermuda’s fast-growing life reinsurance sector has caught the attention of the Trump Administration.
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, met with insurance regulators to talk about the industry’…

Business / Royal Gazette

Watch: AI’s growing use attracts global regulatory scrutiny

May 11, 2026

Technology consultants say that artificial intelligence has transitioned from experimentation to widespread, production-grade deployment, with over 50 per cent of major companies moving AI initiatives…

Business / Royal Gazette

Essent plays down ‘cracks’ in mortgage credit

May 11, 2026

Essent Group Ltd sought to reassure investors about the health of the United States housing market after its reinsurance segment posted a sharp increase in losses during the first quarter.
The Bermudi…

Business / Royal Gazette

Assured Guaranty expands annuity reinsurance push

May 11, 2026

Assured Guaranty is directing more capital towards annuity reinsurance and alternative investments as it expands beyond its traditional bond insurance business, after reporting lower first-quarter ear…

News / TNN

Bermuda childcare operator is speaking

May 11, 2026

Bermuda childcare operator is speaking out after what she describes as ongoing intimidation and inconsistent enforcement by the Child Care Regulation Program (CCRP), alleging that the agency is operating beyond the law and threatening to shut down her business unfairly.

News / TNN

The boys of summer are

May 11, 2026

The boys of summer are officially back in play, with league action having resumed over the weekend.

News / TNN

As Bermuda celebrated Mother’s Day

May 11, 2026

As Bermuda celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday with flowers, family dinners, and heartfelt tributes, for three senior women, the day was also a painful reminder of the harsh realities they now face in their twilight years.

News / Royal Gazette

Bermudian team bring home ‘stunning maelstrom’ of a show

May 11, 2026

Blackness, Bermudian-ness, music and Babylon will take centre stage next week as Sion Symonds brings Babylon Cya Stop We Music to the island.
Mr Symonds, a Bermudian playwright, director and actor in …

News / Royal Gazette

Legacy of civil rights trailblazer offers inspiration

May 11, 2026

Youth activists have urged Bermudians to embrace the values of a groundbreaking civil rights leader in their daily lives.
Ajai Peets, of Bermuda Youth Connect, William Campbell, from Bermuda Is Love, …

Bernews / Sport

Jaiden Manders Plays In Tata Steel Defeat

May 11, 2026

Bermuda cricketer Jaiden Manders played in Tata Steel First XI’s 138-run defeat away to Briton Ferry Town First XI in the South Wales Cricket Association Division One on Saturday [May 9]. Manders, batting at No 4, scored nine runs off 13 balls, including one six as his team were bowled out 110 off 25.5 overs. …

Bernews / Sport

Chare Smith Helps Frenchay Claim Win

May 11, 2026

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith helped Frenchay First XI defeat Bedminster First XI at home by 60 runs in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] on Saturday [May 9]. Smith, batting at No 10, was out for nought as his team posted 254 from their 50 overs. In reply, Bedminster were …

Bernews / Sport

Aaliyah Nolan Finishes Season On 13 Goals

May 11, 2026

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan finished as AFC Bradford City Women’s joint second-highest goalscorer this season. The striker scored 13 goals in 17 appearances, helping her team win the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division title. Bradford finished with 57 points from 20 matches. Related Stories Trinae Edwards’ Stats For FC United Kenni Thompson Leaves …

Bernews / Sport

Results: Bermuda Summer Netball League

May 11, 2026

The Bermuda Netball Summer League continued at Bernard Park with fixtures across the Women’s and Coed Divisions. Lady Stars produced the biggest win, beating PHC 25-8 in the Women’s Division. Marissa Brangman scored 19 goals and K’Xiyae Gibbons was named MVP and top defender. Terita Bean and Vernicka Symonds scored four goals each for PHC. …

Royal Gazette / Sport

eMoo Marketplace – LG 7.3 cu. ft. Super Capacity Dryer

May 11, 2026

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News / TNN

BELCO President Wayne Caines said:

May 11, 2026

BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “On Sunday evening, a fault occurred at the Belmont substation that caused an outage in the West End of the island. BELCO crews were immediately dispatched and identified an underground cable fault as the cause.

Royal Gazette / Sport

Jonté Smith stars as St George’s easily beat Bay

May 10, 2026

Sea Breeze Oval (St George’s won toss; match reduced to 14 overs per team): St George’s beat Bailey’s Bay by seven wickets

St. George’s played to a convincing seven-wicket win but only after the …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Southampton Rangers complete winning weekend

May 10, 2026

Southampton Oval (Southampton Rangers won toss): Southampton Rangers beat Somerset by 42 runs

Southampton Rangers captain Dalin Richardson was proud of his team’s work ethic in an eventful 42-run…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Aussies reign supreme at Bermuda Sail Grand Prix

May 10, 2026

Tom Slingsby and Team Australia basked in glory after securing their second Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix title in the Great Sound on Sunday.
The Bonds Flying Roos were the firm favourites headin…

News / TNN

Government House and the Government

May 10, 2026

Government House and the Government of Bermuda have formally commenced work on the Security and Defence Review (SDR), a joint initiative that will help update Bermuda’s national security framework and guide future planning and efficient targeting of budgets across key areas of risk and resilience.

Bernews / News

Crews Working To Restore Power In West End

May 10, 2026

BELCO crews are working to restore power following an outage in the West End this evening [May 10]. BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “At approximately 7pm on Sunday, May 10, the Belmont substation experienced a fault which caused an outage in the West End of the island. BELCO crews were immediately dispatched to determine the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

SailGP: Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos cruise to victory

May 10, 2026

The SailGP fleet in action on Race Day 1 of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in Bermuda. Saturday 9 May 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 5 2026 Seaso

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

West end hit by power outage

May 10, 2026

BELCO crews are working to restore electricity to affected customers

Residents in the west end of the island are without power this evening following a

News / TNN

BREAKING NEWS: Word reaching TNN

May 10, 2026

BREAKING NEWS:

Word reaching TNN suggests that a widespread power outage is affecting many Parishes across Bermuda’s tonight.

News / Royal Gazette

Substation outage leaves western parishes without power

May 10, 2026

A problem at a Belco substation has left residents in the western parishes without power, the electric company has confirmed.
Wayne Caines, the president of Belco, said the outage started at about 7pm…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix 2026: Day 2

May 10, 2026

Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix 2026: Day 2 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)