PLP leadership contender condemns ‘vitriolic comments, threats’
Former finance Minister and PLP leadership candidate Curtis Dickinson, issued a statement following a rift within the ruling PLP has spilled over into the Supre
Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports
The cancellation of hundreds of flights and delays to hundreds more renews scrutiny on NATS three years after a flight-plan processing failure caused even more
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
The Canadian levies follow 50% tariffs the United States imposed on some $20 billion of Canadian goods last month, after several rounds of negotiations collapse
EasyJet faces $72 million lawsuit over stranded Airbus planes, FT reports
The lawsuit, filed in London’s High Court by STLC Europe Eight, a unit of GTLK Europe, alleges easyJet left leased Airbus jets in Madrid and Cyprus in 2022 with
Wizz Air, Ryanair call for NATS overhaul after UK flight disruption
Rival Ryanair also criticised the agency and called for the resignation of its CEO, Martin Rolfe
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LOM shares fall 1.8% on BSX
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index edged lower by 1.18 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 3,758.22.
Five thousand LOM Financial shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, as the broker-dealer and…
Five thousand LOM Financial shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, as the broker-dealer and…
Sakari Famous Proud Of Impressive Season
High jumper Sakari Famous has described winning her first senior regional medal as a “blessing” after a season in which she also set a national record. Famous won bronze at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last month, clearing 1.89 metres to set a new national record. “Behind the scenes …
London shares inch lower as oil rally fuels inflation concerns
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.1% lower at 10,811.66 points after briefly turning positive earlier in the day, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.64%
Dominic Wright competes in world junior open water event
Dominic Wright learnt some lessons in his maiden appearance at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, over the weekend.
The Bermudian was over the time lim…
The Bermudian was over the time lim…
Amaris Munya Helps Montverde Finish 13th
Bermudian runner Amaris Munya helped Montverde Academy’s girls cross-country team place 13th at the season-opening Florida Horse Park Invitational in Ocala. The girls’ competition featured 49 teams, with Montverde producing a strong collective showing to finish 13th in the standings. Munya was the Eagles’ second finisher, placing 50th overall after completing the 5,000-metre course in …
EU faces complaint over plan to simplify more environmental laws
The complaint is the latest by environmental groups over the European Union’s efforts to simplify and scale back policies, a strategy known as the EU “omnibus,”
Maldives’ Muizzu asks UK PM Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands sovereignty
The spokesperson said Muizzu was “deeply disappointed” that Britain did not consult the Maldives when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to cede soverei
Axis celebrates 25 years of providing specialty solutions
The Class of 2001 insurer, Axis Capital Holdings Limited, is celebrating its silver anniversary with a yearlong campaign.
Axis Capital was one of four Bermuda reinsurers founded 25 years ago after the…
Axis Capital was one of four Bermuda reinsurers founded 25 years ago after the…
Lockton Re report warns of blind spots in cyber cover
As Bermuda’s reinsurance professionals gather with global colleagues in Monte Carlo for Rendez-Vous de Septembre, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker has published a report…
Amaris Munya runs personal best in Florida
Amaris Munya started her cross country season in the US with a personal best of 20min 17sec in the 5K at the Florida Horse Park Invitational.
Munya’s effort in Ocala was more than a minute faster tha…
Munya’s effort in Ocala was more than a minute faster tha…
Ministers detail government and public service scholarships
Of the nearly 500 applications for the Government’s 2026 Scholarships and Awards programme, 100 students were successful.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, provided the update during during t…
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, provided the update during during t…
Gambia protesters burn tyres to denounce power cuts
In and around the capital Banjul, protesters burned tyres in the street and erected barricades, shouting “Barrow must go!” as plumes of smoke filled the air
Woman admits threatening PLP chairwoman
A woman who publicly threatened to shoot the chairwoman of the Progressive Labour Party will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
Pattie-Jean Jones, 70, admitted telling Joella Dawn Simmons …
Pattie-Jean Jones, 70, admitted telling Joella Dawn Simmons …
Four arrested following execution of warrants
Police have seized a quantity of suspected drugs and made four arrests after executing warrants last Wednesday.
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service attended properties in b…
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service attended properties in b…
Meteorologist Phil Roger’s says the
Meteorologist Phil Roger’s says the weather is the result of a cold front that moved down along the east coast of Canada before reaching Bermuda and eventually becoming stationary over the island.
Hyperbaric unit at hospital back in limited use
The hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s general wing, taken out of use over a burst pipe last week, has been reopened by the Bermuda Hospitals Board for “limited procedures”.
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Recall announced for several anti-diabetes medications
A prescription medication used in the treatment of diabetes as well as obesity has been hit with three separate product recalls.
The Ministry of Health announced that semaglutide injection products on…
The Ministry of Health announced that semaglutide injection products on…
Golfer Sienna Mosquera in contention after opening 74
Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera made an encouraging start to her autumn collegiate campaign, carding a two-over-par 74 in the opening round of the inaugural Ha
Christian Dunleavy to take over as CEO of Conduit
Christian Dunleavy is to take over as chief executive officer of Bermudian reinsurer Conduit Holdings.
The Bermudian industry veteran will take the helm at Conduit on March 1, 2027, succeeding Neil Ec…
The Bermudian industry veteran will take the helm at Conduit on March 1, 2027, succeeding Neil Ec…
Coastal clean-up to start September 25
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) is calling on residents across the island to roll up their sleeves and help protect Bermuda’s coastline during the 2026 Island-Wi
Hyperbaric chamber opens for limited service
Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has re-opened its hyperbaric unit for limited procedures.
The hyperbaric chamber has two compressors. Only one is operating cur
College sports round-up: catch up on Bermudians in action
Football
La Zai Outerbridge recorded an assist as Hobart & William Smith College continued their unbeaten start to the college season.
Outerbridge provided the ball for Quinn Phillips to …
Brislane and Dailey dominant in Labour Day 5K season opener
Jake Brislane and Christine Dailey kicked off Bermuda’s road racing season in emphatic fashion with commanding victories at the Swan’s Running Club Labour D
Product recall affects blood-glucose medications
Pharmacist advising senior woman on medicine
The Ministry of Health is advising the public that three separate recalls have been issued for semaglutide injec
Opinion: Price controls don’t work
Statement by Scott Pearman, Deputy Leader of the Opposition:
Do you consider Labour Day to be the end of summer? Perhaps not when the heat lingers int
PLP To Host Central Committee Meeting Tonight
The PLP is apparently scheduled to hold a meeting tonight where they are expected to discuss their next steps following the legal action launched by leadership candidate Curtis Dickinson. In a message sent out to party supporters prior to Labour Day, the Premier, who was emailing in his capacity as PLP leader, said, “As we prepare …
Vantage Group Appoints Yves Charbonneau
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. has appointed Yves Charbonneau as Chief Risk Officer, bringing nearly three decades of actuarial and enterprise risk experience across the insurance and reinsurance industries. A spokesperson said, “Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. today announced that Yves Charbonneau, FCAS, FCIA, has joined Vantage as Chief Risk Officer. He will serve as a member …
Curtis Dickinson calls for ‘respect, unity and decency’
There are moments in the life of a political party when we are called to remember not simply who we support, but what we stand for.
I am deeply concerned by
Cardwell & Toronto sustain perfect pre-season record
Bermudian international Lauren Cardwell helped the University of Toronto Varsity Blues maintain their flawless start to the 2026 pre-season campaign with a 2-0
Russell hits four in PHC rout
Captain Enrique Russell scored four goals as PHC Zebras dismantled Young Men’s Social Club 9-2 on an extraordinary opening night of Dudley Eve Trophy action at
Tensions within the Progressive Labour
Tensions within the Progressive Labour Party appear to be escalating, with an all-important Central Committee meeting called for tonight September 8, at the party’s headquarters on Court Street, but with only designated representatives reportedly permitted to attend.
‘The Art of Being Human’ to open at City Hall
One of the most anticipated art shows each year, the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition, opens on Friday 11 September at the Bermuda Society of Arts.
The annual
Premier marks Bermuda’s ten years of EU regulatory equivalence
David Burt, the Premier, marked the tenth anniversary of Bermuda acquiring recognition of regulatory equivalence from the European Union during a speech in Belgium.
Mr Burt, who is also the Minister o…
Mr Burt, who is also the Minister o…
Bermuda Scenes To Transform Dinner Tables
Bermuda will provide the inspiration — and thanks to projection mapping technology the tabletop itself will be the canvas — as the City hosts the ‘Tabletop Theatre’ event next month, with custom-created Bermuda themed animations transforming the surface around guests as they dine. “The Tabletop Itself Becomes The Canvas” Following the initial announcement, Bernews asked for additional …
Rickai ‘Pugi’ Raynor honoured at motocross event
Hundreds of people turned out at Southampton Oval for a motocross event held in honour of Rickai “Pugi” Raynor.
Raynor, a 28-year-old father of two, died when his boat crashed into a yacht moored near…
Raynor, a 28-year-old father of two, died when his boat crashed into a yacht moored near…
Profits nearly tripled for US P&C industry in first half of year
Profits nearly tripled for US property and casualty insurers in the first of the 2026.
A report by credit rating agency AM Best said the industry recorded $31.2 billion in net underwriting income in t…
A report by credit rating agency AM Best said the industry recorded $31.2 billion in net underwriting income in t…
‘The Art Of Being Human’ Art Exhibition
The annual MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition opens on Friday with 150 works by Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute clients inspired by this year’s theme, ‘The Art of Being Human.’ A spokesperson said, “One of the most anticipated art shows each year, the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition, opens on Friday 11 September at the Bermuda Society of Arts. “The annual …
Yves Charbonneau joins Vantage as CRO
Yves Charbonneau has joined Vantage as chief risk officer from fellow Bermudian re/insurer Arch Capital.
Mr Charbonneau, who will serve as a member of the Vantage leadership team, brings nearly three…
Mr Charbonneau, who will serve as a member of the Vantage leadership team, brings nearly three…
Mahkai Foggo Launches ‘Allure Relocations’
Bermudian Mahkai Foggo has launched Allure Relocations, which is “designed to make the transition from Bermuda to the UK smoother, more organized and less stressful for students, professionals and families.” “I wanted to create a service that takes away the guessing,” Ms Foggo told Bernews. “Moving to another country is a huge step, and there …
PLP meeting today to discuss ‘sensitive legal matters’
The Progressive Labour Party will hold a closed central committee meeting this evening to discuss “sensitive legal matters” after a court action was launched against its executive.
A notice, seen by T…
A notice, seen by T…
UK minister says there is ‘no doubt’ on sovereignty over Falkland Islands
A British Foreign Office minister said on Tuesday there was “no doubt” over Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, after Argentine President Javier Mi
UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution
The U.S., through its ambassador to Israel, has already criticized the move, which London has framed as a sign of fresh support for the two-state solution, whic
Amazon hires banks for first ever sterling bond sale
The tech giant is looking to sell 3-year, 6-year, 12-year and 19-year bonds, according to the memo from one of the banks arranging the sale
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Apple’s Ternus faces AI test as foldable iPhone takes center stage
Analysts expect Apple to announce at its Cupertino, California, headquarters a new iPhone that folds open like a passport
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Bermuda to host premiers of Caribbean OTs at caucus
Premiers of the Caribbean Overseas Territories will arrive in Bermuda this week to discuss a range of subjects.
David Burt, the Premier, in his capacity as president of the United Kingdom Overseas Ter…
David Burt, the Premier, in his capacity as president of the United Kingdom Overseas Ter…