Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is negotiating
The flood tore through areas including Rasuwa district near the Chinese border, levelling entire towns, damaging hydropower plants and killing close to 500 peop
Haakon, the reluctant prince who became Norway’s new king
Over the years, he grew into his role, becoming Crown Prince in 1991 and taking on more royal duties as his father’s health failed
International News vi
BPS Appeal: Locate 27-Year-Old Liam Glanville
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Liam Glanville. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Liam Glanville. “He is described as a Caucasian British national, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, of slim build, with dark coloured hair, weighing …
Basketball League Gets Underway On Sept 26
The Bermuda Basketball Association has announced that team registration is now open for its upcoming league season, which tips off on September 26. A spokesperson said, “The stage is set. The lights are on. The competition is calling. The Bermuda Basketball Association League tips off on September 26th, bringing together the island’s top talent for a season of intense …
Adam Hall Steals Two Bases For Goldeyes
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored twice and stole two bases as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 9-8 in ten innings in the American Association. Hall walked and stole second before scoring in Winnipeg’s three-run fifth inning, which tied the game at 5-5. He singled and stole second in the sixth before …
TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: 2026 BHCS
TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: 2026 BHCS Bummy Symonds-Dennis Wainwright Safe Hands Award
Disney cruises to return to Bermuda in September 2027
Disney Cruise Lines are set to return to Bermuda next year after several years away from the island.
According to the cruise line’s upcoming schedule, the Disney Wish will make five trips from New Yor…
According to the cruise line’s upcoming schedule, the Disney Wish will make five trips from New Yor…
Businesses warned against serving alcohol to minors
Police have warned businesses and the wider public about the consequences of allowing underage drinking.
A police spokesman said the warning follows recent reports about alcohol consumption by those u…
A police spokesman said the warning follows recent reports about alcohol consumption by those u…
Danté Leverock academy players in memorable Spain trip
Thirteen DaRock Elite Academy youngsters enjoyed a memorable Spain tour, sharpening their skills under some of Europe’s best development coaches.
Accompanied by academy founder Danté Leverock, the bud…
Accompanied by academy founder Danté Leverock, the bud…
Appeal launched to support flood-affected Nepal
A global humanitarian group founded in Bermuda has launched an appeal for donations to help people in Nepal affected by a devastating flood this week.
The Adara Group said support will cover immediate…
The Adara Group said support will cover immediate…
Reactions to the death of Norway’s King Harald
International News via Reuters:
Norway’s King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on the th
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500
Wednesday’s catastrophic flood caused by a glacier collapse killed 547 people in Nepal and five in China’s Tibet, with almost 1,000 more missing in the two coun
Sweden to deploy fighter jets, war ships to Finland
The initiative follows a request by Finland to Sweden, which has a 1,340-kilometre (833-mile) long eastern border with Russia, a spokesperson for the Swedish de
Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
It resulted in some schools, including the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, Berkeley, pausing certain applications for wo
Kempe 63rd & Patton 106th At Worlds In Ireland
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed two more races as the Elimination Series began at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Kempe, competing in the Silver Fleet, recorded finishes of seventh and 19th to move into 63rd place overall with 116 net points. Patton placed 14th and 17th …
Chelsea Defeat Nahki Wells & Luton Town
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells entered the game as second-half substitute as Luton Town lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge yesterday [Aug 27]. Wells replaced Callum Marshall in the 78th minute, with Luton trailing 1-0 following Danny Welbeck’s headed goal in the 50th minute. Chelsea doubled their …
Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says
Fisher said that the organisation’s trucks with relief supplies were blocked after a lake formed by the landslide broke its banks, temporarily halting rescue op
King Harald V, Norway’s reform-minded head of state, dies at 89
Harald, who was Europe’s oldest living monarch, was taken to hospital on August 17
International News via Reuters:
Norway’s King Harald, a reformer
London stocks tick higher ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 10,807,89 points by 1054 GMT, on course to end the week nearly flat
International News via Reuters:
UK stocks ed
Sterling heads for weekly loss, focus on Jackson Hole symposium
The British pound eased about 0.1% at $1.3582 to a more than one-week low and was set for a weekly drop of 0.4%
International News via Reuters:
Ster
Two Award Nominations For Hamilton Princess
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings for their preservation of …
White Mountains Elects Stephen Klar To Board
White Mountains Insurance Group has elected Stephen Klar, former Wellington Management Group president and managing partner, to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Stephen Klar as a director of the Company. “Mr. Klar was formerly the President and a Managing Partner of …
Lightbourne says milk imports are part of affordability review
Price-cutting on essentials through a partnership launched last year between the private sector and the Government included reviewing the island’s embargo on milk imports, and how milk is “sourced and…
Best in class: Numair Khan completes actuarial exams at 20
A Bermuda resident has become one of the youngest people in the world to complete a gruelling series of actuarial exams.
Numair Khan, 20, will formally receive his Fellow of the Society of Actuaries …
Numair Khan, 20, will formally receive his Fellow of the Society of Actuaries …
Cup-tie a bridge too far for Nahki Wells and Luton Town
Luton Town were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Premier League opponents Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night.
Nahki Wells, the Bermuda striker, entered the fray i…
Nahki Wells, the Bermuda striker, entered the fray i…
Dash Simmons vows to take lessons from Australia defeat
Saundre “Dash” Simmons has expressed his disappointment at missing the chance to showcase his talent against Kirra Ruston in Australia on Wednesday.
Simmons was defeated by Ruston in the first round o…
Simmons was defeated by Ruston in the first round o…
RG Fantasy League: Back Chelsea attackers to rack up points
The Premier League is under way and several intriguing stories have built across opening weekend.
Two promoted clubs opened with wins for the second straight season, while Everton secured their first …
Two promoted clubs opened with wins for the second straight season, while Everton secured their first …
New dance school kicks off
Move, reset and refocus is the idea behind Alexis Richens’s new dance school, Movement Matters.
She had a soft opening in July with dance classes for older adults.
“It was built around the belief t…
She had a soft opening in July with dance classes for older adults.
“It was built around the belief t…
Four Bermuda groups amid world’s top reinsurer rankings
Bermuda’s place at the centre of the global reinsurance market is on display, with four island-based groups occupying spots among the world’s largest reinsurers.
AM Best’s annual ranking of the world’…
AM Best’s annual ranking of the world’…
Telecoms face criticism, urge patience
The two largest domestic communications providers have faced an ongoing barrage of criticism recently. Service outages, customer service and frustrations with the artificial intelligence of their onli…
Duncan Card: A look at the BMA’s AI consultation paper
The Bermuda Monetary Authority released an August 14 consultation paper for comment titled The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Bermuda’s Financial Services Sector. The BMA has asked for …
Bids sought for repainting of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
A fresh coat of paint could soon be given to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, after a request for proposals was issued to take on the job.
The notice, published last week by the Ministry of Public Works and Env…
The notice, published last week by the Ministry of Public Works and Env…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 27 2026
August 27 saw 5,024 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $135,634.14 BD. 5,024 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available …
Cannonier, Minors Earn Polaris Education Award
Polaris Holding Company Ltd. has announced Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors as the recipients of its 2026 Education Award. A spokesperson said, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Polaris Holding Company Ltd. Education Award [PHCLEA]. Recipients of the PHCLEA, Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors are being recognised for …
Aon Supports DailyMale With $10,000 Donation
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to the DailyMale charity to assist in the purchase of screening kits and the running costs of the charities mobile screening clinic. A spokesperson said, “DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer. The mobile clinic is now providing …
Mirrors Launches Positivity Project Cohort 21
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 with its youth-led Positivity Project aimed at promoting mental wellness in Bermuda’s schools. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy [CPLA], kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivity Project, a youth-led mental wellness initiative designed to create …
Cup tie Bridge too far for Nahki Wells and Luton Town
Nahki Wells and his Luton Town team-mates were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Premier League opponents Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
The Bermuda st…
The Bermuda st…
School alums hope more young Bermudians join trades
Alumni of a now-shuttered Devonshire school hope to encourage more young people to join the trades next month — and to dispel some myths around working in the industry.
Llewelyn Trott, president of th…
Llewelyn Trott, president of th…
Bank price rises 0.27%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained at 3,857.27 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Allshores had 5,024 shares change hands, with the price remaining at $27 ($135,634.14).
Butterfield Bank shares rose 16…
Allshores had 5,024 shares change hands, with the price remaining at $27 ($135,634.14).
Butterfield Bank shares rose 16…
Iran’s security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump’s son
International News via Reuters:
Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump’s younge
Shell has ended talks with Unimot over selling German refinery stake, Bloomberg News reports
The sale discussions, which began in 2023, concluded months ago
International News via Reuters:
British oil major Shell has ended negotiations to se
Rupert Murdoch wish to re-merge Fox Corp and News Corp ‘could happen in future,’ court documents and video show
Discussions of a possible re-merger were revealed during the last few weeks in unsealed court documents and an attorney’s testimony related to a family successi
Music and community to be celebrated at Devonshire Rec
Sounds Fest Bermuda will celebrate sound-system culture, music and community in a two-day event that starts tomorrow at Devonshire Recr
Aon gives DailyMale $10,000
Aon Insurance Bermuda has presented a $10,000 cheque to the DailyMale charity.
DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer.
The mobil…
DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer.
The mobil…
Klar joins White Mountains board
The Bermuda-domiciled White Mountains Insurance Group’s board of directors has elected Stephen Klar as a director.
Mr Klar was formerly the president and a managing partner of Wellington Management Gr…
Mr Klar was formerly the president and a managing partner of Wellington Management Gr…
Polaris gives $2,500 bursary to two children of staff
An imports company has awarded two children of staff members a $2,500 university scholarship.
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
The ‘Pink Palace’ named a top historic hotel
A landmark Pembroke hotel has been named a nominee finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide awards.
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been nominated for best historic resort and best h…
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been nominated for best historic resort and best h…
Hundreds killed and more than 1,000 missing after Himalayan flood
Authorities in Nepal used helicopters to search for survivors and drop emergency supplies to thousands cut off in towns and valleys, while emergency services re
Hamilton Princess nominated for hotel awards
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Awards of Excellenc
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) received a report from Maritime Operations on Friday, 21 August, of a dead manatee.