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Bernews / Business

Everest Group Appoints Lisa Davis

Everest Group, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Lisa Davis as Head of North America, Wholesale & Specialty, where she will lead underwriting strategy, distribution, and portfolio management across the region. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader providing world-class reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, today announced the appointment of Lisa Davis …

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The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby

The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee is calling on Bermudians and residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to join the volunteer crew that keeps Derby Day moving.

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The focus of this phase

The focus of this phase has been the full refurbishment of four two-bedroom, one-bathroom units, and I am pleased to report that this work is now substantially complete.

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 7 2026

May 7 saw 400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $9,916.00 BD. 400 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $24.79 per share. The BSX finished at 3,548.61, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available …

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News / Royal Gazette

Branco elected Mayor of Hamilton

A former city councillor won a golden ticket last night when he was elected Mayor of Hamilton.
Michael Branco, founder of ticketing firm Ptix and investment company Celeste Ventures, received 140 vote…

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Official results released by the

Official results released by the Parliamentary Registrar have confirmed that businessman Mr. Michael Branco has been elected mayor of the City of Hamilton following today’s municipal elections held on May 7, 2026.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Heart of Bermuda – Props to the Gombeys

The start of a new series now – Heart of Bermuda, highlighting community stories and cultural traditions that help to define Bermudian life.

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Michael Branco Wins Hamilton Mayor Election

[Updated] Michael Branco has been elected Mayor of the City of Hamilton, receiving 140 votes while Elmore Warren received 43 votes. The results were just announced and we will update with additional information as able. Update 9.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry advises that the results of the Municipal Election for the City of Hamilton, …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Michael Branco is the new Mayor of Hamilton

Hamilton has a new mayor. Michael Branco, founder of Celeste Ventures, beat out Elmore Warren, chief executive of Fresh Creations, in decisive fashion this even

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Family Centre Launches New Campaign

Family Centre is launching an island-wide campaign – “Real Talk: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” — to to promote mental health awareness. A spokesperson said, “Today, Family Centre hosted a press conference at Sunshine League House to officially launch its adolescent-focused anti-stigma campaign. This initiative forms part of a broader, collective effort to promote mental health …

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BFRS Completes NFPA Fire Safety Training

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] recently completed a two-day training course focused on fire inspections, code application, fire protection systems and building life safety. A Government spokesperson said, “The training was held from April 29 to 30, 2026, in collaboration with a visiting representative from the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] in the …

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News / Royal Gazette

Fire staff trained on prevention, building safety

Staff from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service learnt about inspections, protection, codes and building safety last month.
The Ministry of National Security stated that a representative from US-based …

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News / Royal Gazette

Volunteers needed for Bermuda Day half-marathon

A call has gone out for volunteers to help before and during the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby on May 22.
A statement said the annual event “is more than a race, it is one of the island’s most enduring…

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News / Royal Gazette

Young people invited to Youth Awards for chance to get $1,000

An inaugural ceremony this Saturday will give young people the chance to discuss social change and see what they can do to help.
The first Martin Luther King and Progressive Group Youth Awards will fe…

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Bernews / Business

SailGP Partners With Butterfield & Mastercard

SailGP announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix [May 9–10], enhancing the event experience through premium financial services, innovation …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Watch: Digital asset payment framework approved by Cabinet, says Burt

Cabinet has approved a framework to allow the Government of Bermuda to accept and invest in digital assets, within a clear regulatory structure.
The announcement was made by David Burt, the Premier an…

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Business / Royal Gazette

White Mountains slips to $27.2m loss

White Mountains Insurance Group slipped to a first-quarter loss as a fall in the value of its MediaAlpha investment outweighed solid operating results across parts of the Bermuda-based financial servi…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Calidris expands Bermuda platform with three hires

Calidris Investment Partners has appointed three new team members as the firm expands its insurance-focused investment platform.
The Bermudian-based investment manager announced that James Larner has …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Meta challenges UK regulator over online safety fees, fines

The challenge centres on Ofcom’s use of worldwide, rather than UK, revenue to determine fees and potential fines

International News via Reuters:

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News / Royal Gazette

Footballer admits stealing thousands from employer

A footballer will be sentenced in June for stealing thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes and alcohol from his employer.
Kadeem Abraham, 36, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to concealing and f…

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Business / Royal Gazette

SiriusPoint net income rises on lower catastrophe losses

Bermudian-based specialty insurer SiriusPoint reported first-quarter net income of $100 million, up from $58 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
The increase was driven by lower catastrophe l…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

ECB’s Schnabel sees rising inflation risk from Iran war

Schnabel was joining a host of fellow rate-setters in backing likely rate hikes, probably as soon as June, to counter the ripple effects of the Iran war on cons

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK to summon Chinese Ambassador after spying convictions

“The activities carried out by these men, on behalf of China, are an infringement of our sovereignty and will never be tolerated,” Jarvis said

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

London’s FTSE 100 falls as oil majors weigh; voters head to polls

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 1.6% lower at 10,276.95 points after surging more than 2% in the previous session

International News via Reuters:

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Traffic diverted after Warwick collision

Police say eastbound traffic is being diverted over Burnt House Hill; westbound lane remains open

There has been a two vehicle road traffic collision inv

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News / Royal Gazette

Warwick collision causes detours for eastbound traffic

A two-vehicle collision near the former TN Tatem Middle School has caused police to divert traffic from Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon.
A police spokesman said shortly after 4.30pm that the col…

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A 41-year-old Californian-American woman appeared

A 41-year-old Californian-American woman appeared in Magistrates’ Court today charged with possessing a prohibited weapon.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New affordable rentals unveiled

Four refurbished BHC units will be move-in ready next month as housing projects continue island-wide

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Four new affordable rental homes wil

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

AG outlines 5-year plan to address Domestic Violence

The plan is expected to focus on better coordination between agencies, improved support for victims and survivors, legislative reform, accountability for perp

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Business / Royal Gazette

SailGP partners with Butterfield and Mastercard

SailGP has announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for this weekend’s Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.
The partnership names Butterfield and Mastercard as the event’s official payme…

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News / Royal Gazette

Renovated units ready to welcome tenants next month

Renovations to reopen four apartments on Middletown Lane are “substantially complete” as the Government works to address housing challenges on the island.
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Mun…

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News / Royal Gazette

Family Centre launches mental health anti-stigma campaign

An island-wide drive was launched today by a charity dedicated to improving the wellbeing of families as it encouraged the community — and especially young people — to overcome mental health stigmas a…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions

Leo, the first U.S. pope, drew Trump’s ire after becoming a firm critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Trump administration’s hardline anti-immigration

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Brazil’s Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs

The meeting between Lula and Trump brings together two of the world’s most prominent populist figures despite their sharp ideological differences

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud

The head and a former expert adviser of a payment agency of agricultural funds in one of Croatia’s counties were among those arrested on May 6

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Royal Gazette / Sport

National Powerlifting champions crowned

San’j Dill and Brittany Denbrook claimed top honours in remarkable fashion at the National Powerlifting Championships.
Dill set two national and personal records at Beast Gym on the way to the men’s t…

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Bernews / Sport

Airforce Secures Win In Hamilton Harbour

Airforce won the fourth week of Wednesday Night Sailing in Hamilton Harbour after recording the fastest corrected time in a 29-boat fleet. Crossfire was first across the line with an elapsed time of 1hr 00min 57sec but finished tenth overall after posting a corrected time of 1:07:13. Airforce crossed in 1:07:11 and secured victory with …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China

Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, 65, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 40, both dual Chinese and British nationals, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service be

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Narraway gains ground in gruelling Tour of the Gila

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway has climbed the general classification standings at the 38th Tour of the Gila after a resilient showing in the high deserts

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fire service beefs-up its expertise on building codes and hazards

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) recently completed a two-day training course focused on fire inspections, code application, fire protection

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fairmont Southampton to co-host recruitment event in London today

Today in London, the Fairmont Southampton, in collaboration with the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, is hosting a recruitment and engagement event for

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Minister Participates In Leadership Programme

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier professional exchange programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier …

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Bernews / Sport

Nicholas Narraway Climbs To 46th Position

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway climbed to 46th overall after stage four of the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Narraway completed the 69.5km stage in Silver City in 1hr 27min 31sec, finishing 71st. He crossed the line 14 seconds behind stage winner Patrick Welch. Narraway has a cumulative time of 8:30:30 heading into the …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Smith battles to top ten finish at Emory Qualifier

Bermudian middle-distance standout Sancho Smith continued his consistent outdoor campaign with a gritty performance at the 2026 Emory Qualifier in Atlanta.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FC Motown secure coup with arrival of Bermudian prospect Deroza

USL League Two outfit FC Motown have bolstered their summer roster with the signing of Bermudian youth international Xahvi Deroza.

Deroza arrives in the USL

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Live Video: Minister DeSilva Press Conference

Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 7] to provide an update on the Government’s efforts to provide affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Mortgage Guarantee Programme Video: Minister …

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Bernews / Sport

Kaden Hopkins Claims Top-Ten Finish

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished tenth in the opening stage of the Tour of Hellas in Greece. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo, Hopkins completed the 171.6km stage from Ioannina to Agrinio in 3:26:56. The stage ended in a mass sprint, with Hopkins recording the same time as stage …

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Jahni Simmons helps team to win biggest U21 competition in UK

Bermudian footballer Jahni Simmons scored an equaliser and the winning penalty to help Future Pro Women become ECFA Under-21 National Cup champions.
Simmons helped Future Pro to win the UK’s biggest u…

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News / Royal Gazette

Trenching works to affect traffic in Devonshire

A portion of North Shore Road in Devonshire has been reduced to a single lane to accommodate water trenching work.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the lane closure, n…

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News / Royal Gazette

Programme highlights US energy sector for Minister

A visit to the US provided insight that will help shape efforts to make the island’s energy system more affordable and resilient, the home affairs minister said.
Alexa Lightbourne took part in the Int…

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