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Video: Layla Williams Meets Singer Jelly Roll

August 25, 2026

Layla Williams made an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! television show after being stopped for a street interview that ended with Grammy Award-winning artist Jelly Roll surprising her in person. Williams was taking part in a segment in which pedestrians were asked to give their opinions on a series of celebrities. After being asked …

Bernews / News

Rusty G Returns To Notting Hill Carnival

August 25, 2026

DJ Rusty G is set to return to the Notting Hill Carnival in London for another year, with the Bermudian DJ set to entertain crowds at the event, which is the largest Carnival in Europe and attracts over a million attendees. He will perform at events throughout Carnival week from Thursday [August 27] through Monday, when the …

Bernews / Sport

Newport Race Reviews 2026 Scoring Error

August 25, 2026

The Newport Bermuda Race Organizing Committee and US Sailing have completed a review of the F-TCF scoring error during the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, identifying the causes and outlining corrective measures to prevent a recurrence. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] along with US Sailing has completed its review of the F-TCF …

Bernews / Sport

Mark Wade Attends CFU Presidents Meeting

August 25, 2026

Bermuda Football Association [BFA] President Mark Wade recently attended the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Presidents’ Meeting in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The meeting coincided with the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series Finals. The Presidents’ meeting provided an opportunity for CFU member association presidents to discuss key regional football matters and the strategic direction …

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Sun Life & Wilton Re Form Strategic Partnership

August 25, 2026

Sun Life Financial Inc. and Wilton Re have “entered into a definitive agreement to establish a strategic reinsurance and asset management partnership.” A spokesperson said, “This partnership will combine Wilton Re’s liability management expertise with Sun Life’s insurance and asset management capabilities. “Wilton Re will establish Windsor Life Re, a U.S. and Bermuda–domiciled reinsurer supporting …

Bernews / Sport

Kempe And Patton Competing In ILCA In Ireland

August 25, 2026

Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed their third qualifying race at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. According to the provisional standings, Kempe is 69th overall after recording finishes of 22nd, 17th and 23rd in the yellow fleet. With one discard now applying after three races, Kempe’s 23rd-place …

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Temporary suspension of through-road access at KEMH

August 25, 2026

Members of the public were advised that through-road access at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be limited from 12.30pm until 2pm on August 26.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board noted that the dis…

Business / Royal Gazette

RoyaLand appoints Matachione to board

August 25, 2026

Bermuda-based holding company, the RoyaLand Company has added Nazario Matachione to its board of directors.
The firm is focused on creating an online and offline immersive, fantasy-based royalty-theme…

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more

August 25, 2026

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States, through its Space Force, was watching “every square inch” of the Strait, a key waterway in the global e

News / Royal Gazette

Bermudian meets Grammy-winning artist in California

August 25, 2026

A woman understood to be from Bermuda met award-winning musical artist Jelly Roll and was on international television this week.
Layla Williams recalled in a TikTok clip how she was approached by a te…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

What’s the most pressing issue for seniors?

August 25, 2026

The cost of living arguably remains the most pressing issue for islanders – and no segment of our population feels it harder than our seniors.Housing, healt

Business / Royal Gazette

Xitus Re expands use of INTX Re software

August 25, 2026

The Bermuda-based property and casualty runoff reinsurer, Xitus Re Ltd has extended the INTX Re/Insurance Operating System across growing runoff portfolios, transaction structures and jurisdictions.
…

News / TNN

A 24-year-old Pembroke man appeared

August 25, 2026

A 24-year-old Pembroke man appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of uttering threatening words against another man.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion as trade war intensifies

August 25, 2026

The counter-tariffs on U.S. goods take effect on September 8 and impose duties of 15%, 25% and 50% across around 700 products imported from south of the border,

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FTSE indexes close higher as housing stocks shine

August 25, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to 10,886.16 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 climbed 0.6% to 24,856.05 points

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Equities rise with tech boost and yields fall with oil prices

August 25, 2026

Yields on U.S. 10-year and 30-year bonds were set for a second straight day of declines as traders weighed the implications of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun

August 25, 2026

The song, featuring Andean rhythms and titled “Leon, Hermano del Camino” or “Leo, Brother on the Journey”, will be performed by members of the Aguchita youth ch

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Nvidia faces growth test as Rubin debut meets AI financing scrutiny

August 25, 2026

The chipmaker has been the biggest beneficiary of the race to build AI infrastructure

International News via Reuters:

Nvidia’s results on Wednesday

Royal Gazette / Sport

Dash Simmons set for huge fight on Australia’s Gold Coast

August 25, 2026

Saundre “Dash” Simmons has vowed to make the most of a golden opportunity when he faces Australia’s Kirra Ruston for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-heavyweight title on Australia’s Gold Coast on Wed…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda volleyball coaches earn qualifications

August 25, 2026

Bermuda’s volleyball coaches have taken their expertise to a new level after achieving regional certification.
While the men’s and women’s teams were battling it out for medals at the 2026 Eastern Car…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Kempe and Patton struggle in tricky Ireland conditions

August 25, 2026

Bermuda’s representatives at the Ilca 7 Men’s World Championships struggled on the opening day of competition.
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton took to the waters at Royal St George’s Yacht Club in…

News / TNN

Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith,

August 25, 2026

Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith, Community Policing Division – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to provide clarification regarding the management and processing of individuals, who are the subject of outstanding warrants, particularly warrants relating to traffic and parking matters.

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Police: Outstanding fines top $10million

August 25, 2026

Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith, Community Policing Division – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to provide clarification regarding

Bernews / News

Police Clarify Handling Of Different Warrants

August 25, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service is “seeking to distinguish between the enforcement of criminal warrants and the administrative processing of individuals who voluntarily present themselves to address outstanding traffic or parking matters.” Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith, Community Policing Division, said “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to provide clarification regarding the management and processing of …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fresh warning from police about WhatsApp and AI scams

August 25, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and th

News / TNN

The Department of Culture hosted

August 25, 2026

The Department of Culture hosted the unveiling of Hendrickson’s Way on Glebe Road on August 22, recognising generations of the Hendrickson family behind H&H Gombeys and their contribution to Bermuda’s Gombey tradition and the Glebe Road community.

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Hayward campaign hosts trade unionists

August 25, 2026

Team Hayward welcomed representatives from across Bermuda’s trade union movement to a Night of Unity onSunday, August 23, at the Bermuda Public Services Union

News / Royal Gazette

Island nears 18,000 outstanding traffic warrants

August 25, 2026

Almost 18,000 outstanding traffic warrants represent fines totalling more than $10 million, police revealed today.
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith shared the figures at a media briefing th…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Flights grounded, power outages due to flux of thunderstorms, says BWS

August 25, 2026

Videos of water spout formations were captured over the weekend at Ferry Reach in St. George’s.

Powerful weather conditions this weekend triggered spect

Business / Royal Gazette

Sun Life and Wilton Re in strategic partnership

August 25, 2026

Wilton Re will form Windsor Life Re, a United States and Bermuda-domiciled affiliated reinsurer supported by long-term strategic capital commitments from Wilton Re and Sun Life Financial Inc.
The rei…

News / Royal Gazette

Dickinson hears concerns from healthcare workers

August 25, 2026

A Progressive Labour Party leader hopeful welcomed people who work on the frontline of patient care to hear their opinions on how to reshape the island’s healthcare system.
Curtis Dickinson brought t…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Goalkeeper Aiden Jones signs for Morecambe

August 25, 2026

Goalkeeper Aiden Jones has become the latest young Bermudian to join a leading club in England.
The teenager, who was shortlisted for the goalkeeper of the year award by the Bermuda Football Associat…

Bernews / Sport

Saundre Simmons Weighs In For Fight

August 25, 2026

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has weighed in before his fight against Kirra Ruston for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title in Australia tomorrow [August 26]. Simmons [9-0] will take on unbeaten Australian Ruston [9-0] at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The main event will feature Nikita Tszyu against Ben Mahoney …

News / TNN

BREAKING NEWS A major dispute

August 25, 2026

BREAKING NEWS

A major dispute is reportedly developing within the Progressive Labour Party following a contentious Central Committee meeting last night, with party members said to be sharply divided over the upcoming leadership election.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

M&S rolls out Zalando fulfilment deal in 22 European markets

August 25, 2026

M&S said the partnership would help scale its European online business through faster deliveries and returns, while reducing logistics costs by up to half

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

August 25, 2026

States meet in Geneva next week to discuss potential new rules amid mounting concerns over the role of AI-assisted semi-autonomous weapons that have been used i

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones

August 25, 2026

Six months ago, U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered what has become the largest oil supply crisis on record, with no clear end in sight

Internati

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Sterling hovers near six-month high underpinned by BoE rate hike expectations

August 25, 2026

Sterling was last at $1.3632, while the euro last bought 85.54 pence

International News via Reuters:

The pound held its ground near a six-month high

Bernews / Sport

Kovin Moodley Praised For Coaching Role

August 25, 2026

Kovin Moodley has been praised for his “dedication, passion, and commitment” after leaving his position as head coach of the Bermuda women’s national field hockey team. Moodley joined Bermuda’s national programme in February 2022 after previously working as an FIH Level 2 coach and technical director for SportWays in the Netherlands. He led both the …

Bernews / Business

BELCO Clarifies How New Rates Apply

August 25, 2026

BELCO has clarified how the new rates are applied to customers’ billing cycles, including those with solar. In response to queries from Bernews – as someone had expressed concern saying their latest bill covered a period that spanned a time before August 1st however they were charged the full new monthly amount rather than a prorated …

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Future Leaders Inducts 14 Young Bermudians

August 25, 2026

Future Leaders Bermuda celebrated the “successful induction of 14 outstanding young Bermudians” into their programme. A spokesperson said, “Future Leaders Bermuda hosted its 2026 Future Leaders Summer Induction Programme Closing Ceremony on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Bermuda College. Grounded in the powerful words of activist Assata Shakur — “I believe that to gain …

Bernews / Sport

Bascome And Raynor Play For Coventry

August 25, 2026

Bermudians Oyinde Bascome and Najiyah Raynor played in Coventry and North Warwickshire Second XI’s six-wicket defeat at home to Berkswell Second XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Second Division at the weekend. Coventry and North Warwickshire scored 121 in 45.2 overs, with opener Bascome out for nought and No 5 Raynor scoring nine off …

Bernews / Sport

Nijae Aberdeen Signs With Malaga Juniors B

August 25, 2026

Bermudian footballer Nijae Aberdeen has signed with the Malaga Juniors B team in Spain. The announcement said, “Spanish Soccer Trials is delighted to announce that highly promising young full back, Nijae Aberdeen, has signed with Malaga Juniors B for the 2026/27 season. “Nijae who attended our 2025 Summer Showcase event impressed from the moment he …

Bernews / Sport

DaRock Elite Academy Attend Valencia Game

August 25, 2026

Talented youngsters from the DaRock Elite Academy continued their footballing education on their tour of Spain. The players have trained at the academy of La Liga side Valencia and attended a game between Valencia and Celta Vigo. Danté Leverock, the former Bermuda captain and founder of the DaRock Elite Academy, said: “Another full day of …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Nahki Wells to play in Gold Cup qualifiers

August 25, 2026

Nahki Wells has made himself available for the Concacaf Nations League fixtures against Guadeloupe, St Lucia and Barbados.
The Luton Town striker has held discussions with new head coach John Barry Nu…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Unwelcome Gianni Infantino crashes Caribbean party

August 25, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino refused to stay away from a youth football tournament featuring Bermuda’s under-14 team last week as he undertook a diplomacy blitz on Caribbean football federations.
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Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda reinsurers help put Florida on the right path

August 25, 2026

The visit to Bermuda last year by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to meet with Bermuda’s reinsurance community was a pivotal event for Florida homeowners, during the return of orderly renewals that this…

News / Royal Gazette

Opposition MP wants ban lifted on milk imports

August 25, 2026

An opposition MP who said his constituents were fed up with the stink from a local dairy farm in Smith’s wants to amend the law to allow the importation of milk to the island.
Robert King, the One Ber…

News / Royal Gazette

Dylan Hollis breaks into Time’s top 100 influential voices

August 25, 2026

A Bermudian social-media star who mixes history with entertainment said he was “genuinely surprised” to end up featured in Time magazine’s 2026 list of 100 most influential digital creators.

Dylan…

News / Royal Gazette

Teenager charged with firing gun and conspiracy to import weapons

August 25, 2026

A teenager accused of two firearms offences was remanded into custody on Monday.
Xymeir Williams, 18, was charged with discharging bullets from a gun and conspiring with others to import a firearm wit…