Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more
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
Bermudian meets Grammy-winning artist in California
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…
Layla Williams recalled in a TikTok clip how she was approached by a te…
What’s the most pressing issue for seniors?
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
Xitus Re expands use of INTX Re software
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.
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A 24-year-old Pembroke man appeared
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.
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion as trade war intensifies
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,
FTSE indexes close higher as housing stocks shine
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
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
Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun
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
Nvidia faces growth test as Rubin debut meets AI financing scrutiny
The chipmaker has been the biggest beneficiary of the race to build AI infrastructure
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Nvidia’s results on Wednesday
Dash Simmons set for huge fight on Australia’s Gold Coast
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…
Bermuda volleyball coaches earn qualifications
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…
While the men’s and women’s teams were battling it out for medals at the 2026 Eastern Car…
Kempe and Patton struggle in tricky Ireland conditions
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…
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton took to the waters at Royal St George’s Yacht Club in…
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith,
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.
Police: Outstanding fines top $10million
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith, Community Policing Division – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to provide clarification regarding
Police Clarify Handling Of Different Warrants
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 …
Fresh warning from police about WhatsApp and AI scams
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and th
The Department of Culture hosted
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.
Hayward campaign hosts trade unionists
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
Island nears 18,000 outstanding traffic warrants
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…
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith shared the figures at a media briefing th…
Flights grounded, power outages due to flux of thunderstorms, says BWS
Videos of water spout formations were captured over the weekend at Ferry Reach in St. George’s.
Powerful weather conditions this weekend triggered spect
Sun Life and Wilton Re in strategic partnership
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…
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Dickinson hears concerns from healthcare workers
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…
Curtis Dickinson brought t…
Goalkeeper Aiden Jones signs for Morecambe
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…
The teenager, who was shortlisted for the goalkeeper of the year award by the Bermuda Football Associat…
Saundre Simmons Weighs In For Fight
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 …
BREAKING NEWS A major dispute
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.
M&S rolls out Zalando fulfilment deal in 22 European markets
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
UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons
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
Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones
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
Sterling hovers near six-month high underpinned by BoE rate hike expectations
Sterling was last at $1.3632, while the euro last bought 85.54 pence
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The pound held its ground near a six-month high
Kovin Moodley Praised For Coaching Role
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 …
BELCO Clarifies How New Rates Apply
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 …
Future Leaders Inducts 14 Young Bermudians
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 …
Bascome And Raynor Play For Coventry
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 …
Nijae Aberdeen Signs With Malaga Juniors B
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 …
DaRock Elite Academy Attend Valencia Game
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 …
Nahki Wells to play in Gold Cup qualifiers
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…
The Luton Town striker has held discussions with new head coach John Barry Nu…
Unwelcome Gianni Infantino crashes Caribbean party
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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Bermuda reinsurers help put Florida on the right path
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…
Opposition MP wants ban lifted on milk imports
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…
Robert King, the One Ber…
Dylan Hollis breaks into Time’s top 100 influential voices
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…
Teenager charged with firing gun and conspiracy to import weapons
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…
Xymeir Williams, 18, was charged with discharging bullets from a gun and conspiring with others to import a firearm wit…
Golf: Dwayne Pearman Places Third In Florida
Bermudian golfer Dwayne Pearman finished third in a Moonlight Golf Tour event at Stoneybrook West Golf Club on Friday [August 21]. According to the official tournament results, Pearman completed the round with a score of 70 to earn his third-place finish. Michael Blair of Canada won the event after shooting 66, while Florida’s Spencer Brizendine …
Kempe & Patton To Compete In Ireland
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton are scheduled to represent Bermuda at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, with racing scheduled to begin today [Tuesday]. The official entry list includes 141 sailors, with both Bermudian competitors entered in the ILCA 7 fleet. According to the official Notice of Race, the programme …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 24 2026
August 24 saw 1,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $32,510.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 0.4% at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, down 0.03% on the day. There were 0 advances, 2 declines, and 44 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …
Traffic delays after two road crashes
Police divert traffic after motorcycle and rental car collide; minor delays in Smith’s
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Around 5:15pm today Monday, 24th August 2026
Thunderstorms Disrupt Multiple Weekend Flights
Severe thunderstorms caused temporary ground stops at L.F. Wade International Airport over the weekend, disrupting ground handling operations and resulting in disruptions to multiple flights including ones operated by British Airways, Air Canada, JetBlue, United and American Airlines. A spokesperson said, “Ground handling operations at L.F. Wade International Airport were disrupted over the weekend due to severe …
Police Advisory On Scams Using WhatsApp & AI
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning members of the public to remain …
Appleby Bermuda welcomes new lawyers
Law firm Appleby has welcomed Michael Thom (senior associate) and Charles Hambling (associate) to its property and corporate practices, respectively.
Mr Thom specialises in high-value commercial and …
Mr Thom specialises in high-value commercial and …
Kearns becomes Carey Olsen Bermuda partner
Laura Kearns has been made a partner in the trusts and private wealth department at law firm Carey Olsen in Bermuda.
Ms Kearns’ practice covers all aspects of trust law.
She advises both trustees an…
Ms Kearns’ practice covers all aspects of trust law.
She advises both trustees an…