Unannounced sobriety checkpoints proposed under new legislation
MP Jarion Richardson, Shadow Minister for National Security, has tabled the Road Traffic and Motor Car Amendment Bill 2026.
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Google urges EU top court to back ruling scrapping $1.7 billion antitrust fine
The dispute reached the Court of Justice of the European Union after regulators appealed a 2024 General Court ruling that annulled the fine imposed on Google in
Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians
Addressed to European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef, the proposal targets major bodies including the IOC,
Thames Water’s fate hangs on Burnham as cash runs out
Burnham, who will become Britain’s new Prime Minister within days, has previously argued that public ownership is the best option for Thames Water
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US launches new round of strikes against Iran as escalation threatens shipping
The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which carried ab
Senate: Order Of Business For July 15th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 15], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include an Update on the Establishment of the Office of the Public Guardian, the Journey of Autism Spectrum Disorder Out-of-School Programmes, and the Human Rights Commission 2025 Annual Report. The Order of Business follows below …
UK’s Reform calls for ‘full security’ for lawmakers after politician’s murder
At a news conference, Zia Yusuf, Reform’s home affairs policy chief, accused other politicians and the media of fuelling hostility against the party, which, he
EU seals deal for drone production with Ukraine
Von der Leyen said the EU could offer advantages to Ukraine such as “huge technological and industrial capacity” and “safe and secure production sites”
Cookies Inspired By Rattlesnake Search
A Bermuda store has added rattlesnake-themed cookies to its menu as the search for the elusive reptile continues. The cookies were introduced after an eastern diamondback rattlesnake was reported seen in Southampton last month. The snake has not yet been found despite an ongoing search. Alicia Tucker, owner of The Tuck Shop, came up with …
UK’s FTSE 100 slips on Middle East tensions, miners drag
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,515.73 points by 1013 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.09%
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Sterling steadies near one-year high against euro
Other factors supporting the currency include an easing of domestic political uncertainty, resilient growth and record inbound takeover activity for British com
Caitlyn Bobb Finishes Third In 400M Race
Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb finished third in the women’s 400 metres race at the Harry Jerome Track Classic at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia. Bobb clocked 53.56 seconds, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead of the United States’ Brianna Green, who placed fourth in 53.67. Canada’s Grace Konrad won the race in 52.35, with compatriot Ella Clayton …
Tanisha Butler Launches Roseum Legal
Tanisha Butler has launched Roseum Legal & Consulting Services, a new boutique law practice in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The firm is dedicated to providing trusted legal counsel and strategic consulting services to individuals, small businesses, agencies, and community organizations. “Ms. Butler established Roseum with a vision of creating a client-centered practice built on integrity, …
Tennis: Simons And Mallory Advance In Boca
Bermuda tennis players Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory both advanced on the opening day of the Battle of Boca wildcard tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. The winner of the men’s event will receive a main-draw wildcard into the ITF M15 ATC Open in Asunción, Paraguay. Simons played twice on the opening day, defeating Mexico’s Juan …
Bermuda Teams Open Squash Event In Tortola
Bermuda opened the team competition at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola with an opening-day draw and two defeats. Competing at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda’s boys’ team lost to the Cayman Islands before drawing with Trinidad & Tobago, while the girls’ team was defeated by Barbados. The …
Tatiana Sousa Wins Silver Medal At NACAC
Bermuda concluded competition at the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, with Tatiana Sousa producing the island’s standout performance by claiming a silver medal in the Under-18 Women’s Javelin. Sousa secured her place on the podium with a best throw of 39.33 metres, earning second place against a strong …
IOC Denies Olympic Status To Greenland & Faroe
The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has officially rejected a formal request from the Denmark to recognize Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent National Olympic Committees, despite a request from the Danish Parliament. The letter from the Danish parliament — which cited the fact that territories such as Bermuda are allowed to compete under their own …
Netball: Ballers, Chasers & Chargers Win
The Netball Bermuda Summer League season concluded at Bernard Park, with the Allshore Ballers and Storm Chasers recording victories to complete the Coed Division schedule and in the Women’s League, the BDA College Chargers defeated the Bermuda Under-21 Academy by 28-18.s The Allshore Ballers defeat the Atlantic Aces 40-10. Sheldon Bahadosingh scored 33 goals for …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 14 2026
July 14 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $32,510.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 0.4% at $27.10 per share. The BSX finished at 3,747.89, up 0.03% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …
Police Officer Commended For Emergency Aid
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “commending the heroic actions of Police Constable Julian Brassington, whose rapid response and life-saving first aid were instrumental in saving the life of a stabbing victim.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, officers responded to a reported altercation in the City of …
Minister Responds To Comments On Energy
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said she noted the comments from the Shadow Minister regarding the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 and issued a statement in response. The Minister said, “The consultative draft of the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 was published on the Government’s consultation site Citizen’s Forum [forum.gov.bm] on April 20, with the …
Foundation Provides 1,700 Healthy Meals
The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation has provided more than 1,700 healthy meals to students, has now received official charitable status and is preparing to expand its reach across the island. A spokesperson said, “This school year, The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation has provided over 1,700 healthy meals to students through its Healthy Meals Program. …
Health Ministry Advisory Over Certain Products
The Ministry of Health is warning the public about several products as they “contain undisclosed prescription‑only drugs that can cause serious harm.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public not to use the following products, which are known to have been sold in Bermuda. These items are marketed to men experiencing …
Bermuda’s U20 Volleyball Teams Return
Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team returned to the island after capturing the gold medal at the ECVA Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts and Nevis, along with the Bermuda’s Under-20 Men’s Beach Volleyball Team, who finished ninth. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team returned home after capturing the gold …
Bermuda bag four medals at Caribbean squash championships
Mason Smith continued his fine run at the Caribbean Area Squash Association Junior Championships by clinching gold for the fourth consecutive year in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
The 12-year-old’s…
The 12-year-old’s…
OBA To Host Road Safety Bill Town Hall Meeting
The One Bermuda Alliance will hold a town hall meeting from 6pm to 8pm on July 15 to discuss the proposed Road Traffic and Motor Car [Road Safety and Penalties] Amendment Bill 2026. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is inviting members of the public to a town hall meeting to be held at …
$150K Essent Donation Assists College Classroom
The Bermuda College Foundation unveiled a newly modernized classroom at Bermuda College, funded by a $150,000 donation from Essent Reinsurance Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [the Foundation] is proud to announce the completion of a newly modernised, state-of-the-art classroom at Bermuda College, made possible through a generous $150,000 donation from Essent Reinsurance Ltd. …
Officer recognised for life-saving actions in stabbing case
A police officer who helped to save the life of a stabbing victim was commended for his actions by the Bermuda Police Service.
The BPS said Pc Julian Brassington was among the officers who responded t…
The BPS said Pc Julian Brassington was among the officers who responded t…
Health minister warns about ‘organic’ products
A public health alert was issued as the health ministry warned about the potential side effects of several sexual performance products known to be sold in Bermuda.
Testing at the government laboratory…
Testing at the government laboratory…
Digicel disruption ‘unrelated’ to network modernisation
Updating the public on the recent network problems, a Digicel media release states that teams are working ‘around the clock’ to restore voice services for affec
Saba Capital becomes top shareholder at UK’s Workspace amid reforms push
A filing on Tuesday showed that Saba has raised its stake in Workspace to 29.1% from 28.2%
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Allshores shares edge higher on BSX
Shares of Allshores climbed 0.4 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today. The insurer gained ten cents to close on $27.10 on the trading of 1,200 shares.
With Allshores the only stock to trade…
With Allshores the only stock to trade…
Minister Joins BEDC Chat And Chew Session
Minister Jason Hayward joined BEDC’s latest Chat and Chew session, where entrepreneurs shared feedback to help shape the implementation of Bermuda’s National Entrepreneurship Blueprint. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, continued the Government’s engagement with Bermuda’s entrepreneurial community by participating in the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s latest Chat and …
No one hurt but traffic impacted after Warwick collision
Traffic in an area of Warwick is limited to one lane after a collision between a bike and car thus afternoon.
A police spokesman said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred near the juncti…
A police spokesman said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred near the juncti…
Digicel phone lines problem persists
An island-wide technical issue that affected Digicel customers continued to cause problems today as the communications provider confirmed that a post-incident review will take place.
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Butterfield Bank …
Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France’s top honour by President Macron
Starmer, who is due to step down on July 20 having lost the confidence of his Labour Party, has worked closely with Macron during the war in Ukraine
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Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal
A U.S. State Department official said in a brief statement that the Rome talks were positive and would continue on Wednesday, adding that both sides were eager
Britain proposes new rules to attract captives
Britain is setting its sights on attracting a great share of the captive insurance market — in which Bermuda is a leading player.
The Bank of England announced today that financial regulators Prudenti…
The Bank of England announced today that financial regulators Prudenti…
Young gold medallists welcomed home
Please see the attached photos from today’s airport arrival of Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team, who returned home after capturing the gol
Police officer who saved stabbing victim honoured
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is commending the heroic actions of Police Constable Julian Brassington, whose rapid response and life-saving first aid were in
Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations
Gates, 70, has seen his reputation tarnished following the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of files about Epstein in February
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How to stay safe around a snake…
…A U.S. expert talks about staying safe around rattlesnakes, and addressed the possibility of Bermuda’s elusive visitor being female
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Health alert issued for products used by sexually active men
The Ministry of Health is advising the public not to use the following products, which are known to have been sold in Bermuda. These items are marketed to men e
Golden girls Gazzard and Sousa welcomed back to Bermuda
Isabella Sousa and Olivia Gazzard received a warm welcome as they returned home after winning gold medals for Bermuda at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association under-20 Championships.
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UK police say former minister Widdecombe’s murder was a targeted attack
Local police arrested a white British man late on Saturday on suspicion of her murder
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Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats up
As France battled flames, the third bout of extreme heat this season that is also affecting Britain and Spain continued its progression into Italy
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Volunteer call for Butterfield Bermuda Championship
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has partnered with Allshores to launch its 2026 volunteer programme.
As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course from October 19 to 25, communit…
As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course from October 19 to 25, communit…
Road safety town hall offers chance to learn and share
Residents have been invited to make their voices heard on road safety matters as they learn more about a proposed Bill that would double fines for bad driving and allow police to conduct roadside sobr…
OBA: when will the national energy policy be finalised?
The shadow home affairs minister has questioned when Bermuda’s national energy policy will be finalised.
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…
Mixed fortunes for Bermuda on drama-filled day in Tortola
Bermuda’s rising squash prospects endured a day of intense drama and mixed results on the glass courts of the Tortola Sports Club at the 2026 Nagico and Inter