London’s FTSE 100 inches lower on Middle East deal doubts
The internationally focussed FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% by 0923 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.4%
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Pound falls as dollar forges higher ahead of Fed’s Warsh comments
Sterling was down 0.23% at $1.3234, having risen for the past four days, marking its longest stretch of daily gains in a month
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Mallory Competes In Tennis Event In Tunisia
Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory won the first set but was edged in three sets by Valentin Lapalu of France in the opening round of the M15 Monastir tournament in Tunisia. The match was played in the round of 32 at the Magic Hotel Tours by FTT event, part of the ITF Men’s World Tennis …
Local Officials Meet With Air Canada CEO
“We are grateful for Air Canada’s long-standing commitment to Bermuda,” the Minister said following a meeting between local officials and the CEO of Air Canada. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, June 29, a meeting was held between the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, the Acting …
Mosaic Launches Political Risk Talent Program
Mosaic Insurance has launched an innovative program connecting senior political risk leaders with a pipeline of emerging talent to strengthen the fast-growing market. A spokesperson said, “The initiative kicked off with a recent day-long forum sponsored by Mosaic at Lloyd’s, where political risk executives from both the broking and underwriting sectors met top-achieving geopolitical students …
ICC Unveils LA28 Cricket Qualification Format
The International Cricket Council and International Olympic Committee have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s return to the LA28 Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] and the International Olympic Committee [IOC] have today confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s historic return to the Olympic Games at LA28, including the introduction of …
Michael Fahy On Housing, RFP Process, More
Shadow Minister for the Economy, Labour & Housing Michael Fahy questioned the procurement process for the Government’s planned $64 million affordable housing project. An OBA spokesperson said, “In the House of Assembly, the Minister of Housing, the Hon. Zane DeSilva was forced to admit under questioning from the Shadow Minister for the Economy, Labour & …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 30 2026
June 30 saw 1,708 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $51,014.00 BD. 208 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.6% at $58.05 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $26.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,741.86, down 1.44% on …
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PwC’s Report Highlights AI’s Impact On Jobs
PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer found that artificial intelligence is reshaping hiring, increasing demand for human skills and driving productivity growth. A spokesperson said, “According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership …
2026 Pride Parade & Concert Schedule Unveiled
OUTBermuda has outlined the schedule for its Bermuda Pride celebrations on July 4, featuring a parade through Hamilton, activities in Victoria Park and an evening concert. Victoria Park will open at 3:00 p.m. with music, community partner stalls, giveaways, a Kids Zone featuring a bouncy castle and giant games, refreshments and a cash bar. The …
Clyde Best Film Selected For River Valley Festival
‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’ has been selected for the 2026 River Valley Film Festival in Pennsylvania, where it will be screened on Saturday, July 18. A spokesperson said, “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has been selected as an official selection of the 2026 River Valley Film Festival, with …
Warwick Blue Win FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival
Warwick Cricket Club Blue won the inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival title after defeating Somerset Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to Warwick Cricket Club Blue, champions of the inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival! “A thrilling contest between Warwick Cricket Club Blue and Somerset Cricket Club that came down to the very last ball. If …
Turning Point Earns CARF Accreditation
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Turning Point, its addiction services department, has achieved accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities [CARF]. A spokesperson said, “The accreditation is valid to 2029 at which time CARF will re-assess Turning Point’s services and delivery of those services to ensure they have maintained their high standards.” …
Residents Urged To Trim Overgrown Vegetation
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is urging property owners to trim overhanging trees and hedges as part of its “Trim It Back” campaign to improve road safety, protect essential workers, and prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding property owners …
Bermuda Hosts Red Ensign Group Conference
The Government of Bermuda today welcomed delegates from across the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories for the opening of the 37th Red Ensign Group [REG] Conference. A Government spokesperson said, “Hosted in Bermuda from 30 June to 2 July, the conference has brought together 78 delegates, including 71 international delegates, to discuss the …
UK takes FATF presidency and vows to fight ‘fraud epidemic’
The United Kingdom has taken over the global body that assesses how Bermuda and other countries tackle key financial crimes.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) leads global action to tackle money …
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) leads global action to tackle money …
Warwick Football Academy Sign-Up Opens
The Warwick Football Academy has opened registration for the 2026-27 season for boys and girls aged 4 to 18. The academy, which is entering its fourth season under the Warwick Football Academy name, said it will continue to focus on player development through coaching, competition and community involvement. Programmes are available for all levels, from …
UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing ‘breaking point’
The United Nations agency operates in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, providing aid, schooling, healthcare, social services and shelter to 2.6 m
Rescuers in Venezuela pluck child alive from collapsed building six days after twin quakes
Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 less than a minute apart last Wednesday, toppling buildings and trapping thousands of people bene
US expected to not extend USMCA, starting a decade-long countdown for trade pact
Trade chiefs from the U.S., Mexico and Canada are expected to meet virtually on Wednesday and declare whether they want to extend the pact for another 16 years
Shell to sell Gulf of America assets to Talos Energy, Ridgewood for $1.7 billion
The assets produced about 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day net to Shell in 2025
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Shell said on Tuesday it had
Heritage protectors recognised by the BNT
Individuals and organisations whose work helps protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage have been recognised for their efforts.
The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards w…
The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards w…
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
A much smaller number of cases have been reported in Uganda and experts warn of the possibility of it spreading to other neighbours, such as South Sudan
FryDays Bounce House to close
FryDays Bounce House in Dockyard has announced its closure this month after eight years in business.
In 2018 Mstira Weeks and Vic Ball opened a trampoline park at 7 Sail Loft Lane in Sandys. Five yea…
In 2018 Mstira Weeks and Vic Ball opened a trampoline park at 7 Sail Loft Lane in Sandys. Five yea…
King’s crime risk comments draw DeSilva’s ire
OBA’s Robert King seeks to clarify his comments about crime risk at affordable housing sites; Housing Minister Zane DeSilva calls his questions offensive
Former St Vincent PM discusses Caricom benefits
The longest-serving Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines strongly encouraged Bermuda to become a full member of Caricom.
Ralph Gonsalves, who led the nation from 2001 to 2025, said countrie…
Ralph Gonsalves, who led the nation from 2001 to 2025, said countrie…
Butterfield shares fall 1.6% on BSX
Shares of Butterfield Bank dipped 1.6 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today. The bank fell 95 cents to close at $58.05 on the trading of 208 shares.
Allshores also saw trading activity and …
Allshores also saw trading activity and …
DHT upgrades two of its new tankers
Bermudian-based supertanker operator DHT Holdings has announced its plans to implement design upgrades for its two newbuildings delivering from the Hyundai shipyard this year.
The company said the up…
The company said the up…
Air Canada’s commitment to Bermuda highlighted
Air Canada has been instrumental in growing the island’s tourism and keeping Bermuda connected “to key source markets”, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport said.
Owen Darrell spoke f…
Owen Darrell spoke f…
Residents urged to cut back overgrown roadside vegetation
Property owners are being reminded to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto Bermuda’s roadways, following the launch of a new campaign by the Ministry of Public Works and Enviro…
Red Ensign Group tackles shipping issues at meeting
Delegates at a maritime conference in Hamilton are optimistic that talks will yield solutions to global issues, including fuel prices, affecting the shipping industry.
More than 70 participants are at…
More than 70 participants are at…
Bermuda strengthens its bond with Air Canada
The Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Tourism Authority have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership with Air Canada following a meeting with the airline’
American Overseas posts $3.3m profit and whittles down debt
American Overseas Group, a Bermudian-based insurance holding company, reported net income of $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 and made further progress with deleveraging.
The earnings, whic…
The earnings, whic…
Marriage Notice: MARTIN WILLIAMS & SHABNAM KOLIA
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -MARTIN WILLIAMS ofSMITH’S Parish (Divorced) andSHABNAM GULAM-MOHMED KOLIA ofSMITH’S Parish (Divorced)
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Marriage Notice: GEORGE CAMARRA & LAURIE SPINOSA
THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -GEORGE WILLIAM CAMARRA ofCortlandt Manor, New YorkU.S.A. (Widowed) andLAURIE MARIE SPINOSA ofCortlandt Manor, New York
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Trailblazing Class of 2026 graduates from CedarBridge
CedarBridge Academy has celebrated the 92 graduates of its 2026 class, including the first students to complete the school’s Signature Learning Programme.
Principal Kenneth Caesar hailed the graduatin…
Principal Kenneth Caesar hailed the graduatin…
BoE’s Bailey sees no rush to act on interest rates
Bailey said past increases in oil prices meant British inflation looked likely to rise to around 3.2% later this year from 2.8% in May, but the cost of oil now
Sending parcels to Europe to cost more
The Bermuda Post Office advises customers sending parcels to countries within the European Union (EU) that new EU customs requirements will take effect on
Bermuda basketball juniors impressive in Portugal
Bermuda’s junior basketball teams impressed at the Portugal Basketball Festival in Lisbon over the weekend, where the under-19 side won bronze medals.
Coached by Damiso Husband and Jorel Smith, the un…
Coached by Damiso Husband and Jorel Smith, the un…
Kaelin Cox and Geraldine Sidders pick up gold medals
Kaelin Cox and Geraldine Sidders did Bermuda proud after securing gold medals in all of their events at the Presidential Wushu Cup in Maryland last week.
Cox topped the podium in the southern first, s…
Cox topped the podium in the southern first, s…
Bermuda Press swings to profit as revenues rise
Bermuda Press Holdings Ltd swung to a $192,000 net profit for the first half of its financial year as revenue climbed 7.3 per cent, helped by the purchase of an additional commercial property.
Earning…
Earning…
Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly loss since 2020
Brent futures rose 3 cents to $73.18 a barrel at 10:51 a.m. EDT (1451 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $70.45 a b
In France, a funeral home is overwhelmed as the heatwave’s death toll rises
There were at least 1,000 excess deaths from last Wednesday to Sunday, France’s public health agency said, adding that the numbers were not final and were bound
RedHawks stall Goldeyes despite another multi-hit game for Hall
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks avoided a costly three-game series sweep at the hands of their Red River rivals, producing a clinical defensive display to secure a
Investment fund wound up for repeated rule breaches
Yew Tree Investments Ltd has been wound up by order of the Supreme Court, financial services regulator the Bermuda Monetary Authority announced today.
The BMA petitioned the court to wind up Yew Tree …
The BMA petitioned the court to wind up Yew Tree …
‘He Insisted I Come’: Mother
‘He Insisted I Come’: Mother Shares Final Moments Before Son’s Fatal Boating Accident
Why settle for an ordinary
Why settle for an ordinary Sunday when you can enjoy a City Funday? The City of Hamilton is inviting residents and visitors to Victoria Park on Sunday, July 12, for the return of Summer Sunday: City Funday, a free afternoon packed with live entertainment, family activities, food and summer fun.
A 52-year-old Devonshire man has
A 52-year-old Devonshire man has been remanded into custody after appearing in Magistrates’ Court on two alleged sexual assault charges.