Record debt and election politics raise stakes for French budget
Political sparks will fly in the coming weeks, even before campaigning heats up for the two-round election on April 18 and May 2, as Prime Minister Sebastien Le
The Progressive Labour Party appears
The Progressive Labour Party appears to be attempting to take ownership of the controversy surrounding new membership applications following Monday night’s contentious Central Committee meeting, while shifting responsibility for the vetting process away from the party’s governing body and back to individual branches.
St David’s And Bailey’s Bay Name Cricket Teams
St David’s and Bailey’s Bay have named their teams for Saturday’s round of the Eastern County Cricket Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in St. David’s. OJ Pitcher will captain St David’s, with Justin Pitcher serving as vice-captain and Ricardo Brangman named as wicketkeeper. The team also includes Isaiah O’Brien, Sa-Qui Robinson, …
Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says
Europe’s oldest living monarch and Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991, Harald was taken to hospital on August 17
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Number of UK young people not in work or education drops under 1 million
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of 16-24 year-olds outside the job market or education has risen to one of the highest in Europe
Internation
Ten Students Complete ASU BIOS Internships
ASU BIOS is celebrating 50 years of its Bermuda Program, marking the milestone with a cohort of 10 Bermudian interns. A spokesperson said, “Since its founding in 1976, the Bermuda Program has provided more than 320 Bermudian students aged 18 and older with hands-on experience in oceanographic and atmospheric research. “Through fully funded summer internships, …
Matches Moved To Barbados Due To Lights Issue
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said Bermuda’s October Concacaf Nations League matches will be played in Barbados because replacement work on the field lights at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field at the National Sports Center will not be completed in time for Bermuda to host the matches. A spokesperson said, “In an unfortunate twist, …
DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Match In Seoul
Bermudian boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade made a winning start at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships today, defeating Simona Blažková of the Czech Republic 9-4 in the BC1 women’s competition. The Bermudian is scheduled to face China’s Yuan Yichu in her next match. The event runs from August 24 to September 4, with competition taking …
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv’s use of British missiles
The warning, delivered by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a news briefing in Moscow, was the strongest of is kind yet from Russia to Bri
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
Meta’s up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to prote
Britain’s FTSE 100 slips as Nvidia optimism fails to lift market
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,820.66 points by 1000 a.m. GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.04%
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Sterling slips as investors pare BoE rate hike bets ahead of Jackson Hole
The British pound dipped 0.1% to $1.3578 on Thursday, retreating from last week’s six-month high
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Sterling eased to a
Inspector Dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service
Commissioner Simons confirms dismissal after Special Case Hearing
Inspector David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service with
Kiwon Waldron Wins At Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron guided Stop The Vanity to victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Waldron drove Stop The Vanity in Race 5, a Pace Class event, and the pacer finished first in a time of 1:53.3. It was Waldron’s only appearance on the evening’s race card. Related Stories Kiwon …
Nisbett Competes At CSI2 Event In China
Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett competed in two classes at the CSI2* show at the Anhui–Zhenlong Club in China. Riding Gran Torino WW, Nisbett finished 37th in the 1.20-metre Against the Clock class. Nisbett and Gran Torino WW returned to action the following day, finishing 27th in the 1.30-metre Against the Clock class. Related Stories Nisbett …
Airforce Wins Race Day 18 Sailing Series
Airforce won Race Day 18 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series on corrected time after racing in Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Airforce finished second on the water in 54min 08sec but recorded a winning corrected time of 51:14. Scatteraction finished second with a corrected time of 51:32, while Fat Tuesday and Crossfire shared …
No home matches for Bermuda as lights go out on qualifiers
Bermuda will be forced to play all their matches in the Concacaf Nations League away from home as a result of lighting issues at Flora Duffy Stadium.
John Barry Nusum’s side were meant to travel to St…
John Barry Nusum’s side were meant to travel to St…
BMA takes first step towards bank-failure regime
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is formally taking on the role of resolution authority for failing banks in an effort to stop wider damage to depositors or the island’s financial system.
The propos…
DeSilva adviser defends sole-source housing contracts
A committee advising the Deputy Premier on the Government’s decade-long, multimillion-dollar affordable housing project is “taxpayer conscious” and intent on getting value for money, according to its …
Senior police officer dismissed
The Bermuda Police Service have announced the dismissal of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…
Boy, 14, on e-bike stopped at twice the speed limit
Police urged parents and guardians to be “aware of the serious risks” associated with young people using e-bikes after stopping a teenager riding at twice the national speed limit.
Officers clocked a …
Officers clocked a …
Perinchief questions constitutionality of PLP membership changes
A political scientist said the “timing was bad” after the Progressive Labour Party decided to bring in changes this week that could affect new members.
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …
AM Best On Bermuda, Reinsurance & More
“Bermuda and, to a lesser extent, the Cayman Islands, have gained popularity among ceding companies amid increased demand for retirement solutions, as well as the need for reinsurance to serve as a capital and risk management tool,” according to A.M. Best. A statement from the ratings agency said, “A new AM Best report notes an increased level …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 26 2026
August 26 saw 6,150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $171,357.50 BD. 50 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $60.00 per share, while another 6,100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 3.6% at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, down 0.25% on …
The Department of Sport and
The Department of Sport and Recreation today presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games and Commonwealth Games.
Kempe 77th & Patton 110th At ILCA Worlds
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton have now completed five races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. According to the latest provisional results, Kempe sits 77th overall in the 141-boat field with 90 net points. Kempe has recorded finishes of 22nd, 17th, 23rd, 28th and 31st, with his …
Bermuda’s Tennis Team Named For Davis Cup
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] has announced that Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Daniel Phillips, Wayne Montgomery and Zach McGuire, led by Coach Ricky Mallory, will represent Bermuda against Mexico in the Davis Cup World Group II tie at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium on September 19 and 20. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn …
Allshores Celebrates Summer Internship Success
Allshores has celebrated another successful summer internship programme, with 30 students gaining hands-on experience across its jurisdictions, including 18 interns based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme, with 30 students across its jurisdictions gaining hands-on experience, developing professional skills and contributing to projects across the …
Six Athletes Receive $23,500 In Incentives
The Department of Sport and Recreation has presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games and Commonwealth Games. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell stated, “Today we are recognising more than medals, we are recognising the years …
March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.4%
Consumers paid 2.4% more in March than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ March 2026 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.4 per cent more …
Aircare Celebrates 40 Years With Special Offers
Aircare Ltd. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special customer promotions and 40 hours of community service throughout 2026. A spokesperson said, “Aircare Ltd. is celebrating 40 years in business and has announced that the Company will be offering special deals and promotions for customers during 2026. “Aircare was founded in April 1986 and has …
BFA Domestic Season Kicks Off With Charity Cup
The Bermuda Football Association’s [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season kicks off with the Charity Cup between Dandy Town Hornets and North Village Rams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season officially kicks off with the Charity Cup between last season’s Charity Cup, League and Friendship Trophy Champions Dandy Town Hornets and FA …
Video: Saundre Simmons Defeated In Australia
Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons said he will take the lessons from his first professional defeat after being stopped in the opening round by Kirra Ruston on the Gold Coast, Australia, today [August 26]. Simmons [9-1] was dropped by a powerful right hand from Ruston [10-0] before the referee halted the contest after a barrage …
Bank closes higher on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index fell 9.8 points (0.25 per cent) to 3,857.27 today after 6,150 shares traded ($171,357.50) on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield closed unchanged at $60 after 50 shares changed ha…
Butterfield closed unchanged at $60 after 50 shares changed ha…
KBB Identifies 122 Boats For Potential Removal
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and pieces …
David Bhagwan Dismissed From Police Service
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter, no further comment can be …
Police dismiss senior officer
Police have announced the dismissal from the service of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed aft…
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed aft…
Building and household spending rebound in March
Retail sales strengthened in March, helped by a sharp turnaround in building-material purchases and growth in household-related spending.
The volume of retail sales rose 2.1 per cent compared with Mar…
The volume of retail sales rose 2.1 per cent compared with Mar…
Thirty Allshores interns gain insurance insight
Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme.
The insurer welcomed 30 students across its jurisdictions including 18 in Bermuda, eight of them returnees.
The fi…
The insurer welcomed 30 students across its jurisdictions including 18 in Bermuda, eight of them returnees.
The fi…
OpenAI report says its network was hacked by its own rogue AI agents
The 37-page report reveals previously undisclosed aspects of the recent hacking spree powered by OpenAI’s most advanced models
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Inflation moving on up
Inflation edged higher for the 12 months to March, as consumers paid 2.4 per cent more than they did the year before, for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index.
The Mi…
The Mi…
Tennis team named for historic Davis Cup tie
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is proud to introduce the five players who will represent Bermuda in the Davis Cup World Group II Tie: Bermuda vs. Me
Dolly Parton leaves legacy of literacy, advocacy and charitable giving
Her charitable efforts were informed by an upbringing in profound poverty in rural Tennessee, which later became as central to her public legacy as the songs th
‘Schools have had enough time to prep for two-tier’
Diallo Rabain says the ‘pause’ to transitioning from three-tier to two-tier public education was only supposed to last a year, and he wants to know what is hold
Cryptocurrency chief facing extradition from UK to US on fraud charges
Manpreet Kohli, a 45-year-old Indian national, was the leader of Saitama, a company that promoted a token on the ethereum blockchain, which at one point had a m
BHS students post impressive exam results
The Class of 2026 at the Bermuda High School for Girls has been praised by teachers following “impressive” exam results.
The pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma was 90 per cent for t…
The pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma was 90 per cent for t…
Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO Ternus
The first foldable iPhone is expected to be a crucial landmark for Apple, with analysts saying that the high-end devices would be the main driver of higher sell
Athletes rewarded for medals at major Games
Sports minister Owen Darrell handed out cheques to six athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games as well as the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Darrell gave out the monetary rewards at t…
Darrell gave out the monetary rewards at t…
Police renew call for witnesses to 2025 double murder
Police have renewed calls for witnesses to come forward after a fatal shooting that claimed two lives, shocking the island in August last year.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the serious…
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the serious…
Police make fresh appeal in double murder case
12th August 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the double murder on Court Street, City of Hamilton, where two young men were fatally shot, around 4:4