More turmoil is emerging from
More turmoil is emerging from Progressive Labour Party headquarters tonight, as growing dissatisfaction among party members and MPs surrounds a Central Committee meeting scheduled for this evening.
Arts Council Announces Student Grant Awardees
The Bermuda Arts Council has awarded three $8,000 student grants to Bermudian artists Nicole Smith, Zen Mello and Krystal Lowe to support their studies in fashion, animation and creative writing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], the Department of Culture’s main external funding body, is pleased to announce the recipients of its …
Christopher Madeiros Wins Speech Competition
Christopher Madeiros has won the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition and will represent the island at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s [CTO] Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana this October. A spokesperson said, “Christopher Madeiros of Saltus Grammar School has won the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition. He will represent Bermuda at the Caribbean …
Video: Minister On GDP, Economic Performance
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [Sept 14] to provide an update on Bermuda’s first-quarter 2026 GDP and Economic Performance. Minister Hayward said, “Today I am pleased to report that Bermuda’s economy continued its steady progress. Building on good momentum and strong growth in 2025, in the first quarter …
Vantara Partners With Tax Advisory Partnership
Vantara Relocation, Bermuda’s specialist relocation services provider, has entered into a new agreement with Tax Advisory Partnership to provide UK and US tax compliance and advisory services to clients relocating to or from Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The agreement strengthens Vantara Relocation’s ability to provide clients with a comprehensive relocation experience by connecting them with …
A battle for the PLP’s soul?
Is the PLP’s core identity being tested by its internal leadership election?
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Motorist seriously hurt in collision
A motorist is believed to have sustained a serious head injury during a collision in Pembroke this evening.
A police spokesman said two motorcycles collided at the junction of Bishop Spencer Road and …
A police spokesman said two motorcycles collided at the junction of Bishop Spencer Road and …
Richardson: vehicle ‘never came into contact’ with man
The jury in a Supreme Court trial heard today how a former senator insisted to police that he did not hit a former football club captain with his car.
Calvin Smith, a former police officer, told the c…
Calvin Smith, a former police officer, told the c…
Details on fire-fighting response after fishing boat ignites
Several vessels joined the race to quell a fire that consumed a charter and fishing boat just off Hamilton Harbour.
Flames on board the Hakuna Matata were sighted at about 7.30am on Thursday by the cr…
Flames on board the Hakuna Matata were sighted at about 7.30am on Thursday by the cr…
Allshores shares gain 2.2% on BSX
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 5.88 points, or 0.16 per cent, on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
A total of 1,150 shares of Allshores traded, with the price climbing 60 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to en…
A total of 1,150 shares of Allshores traded, with the price climbing 60 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to en…
Jovan Jordan-Whitter Earns First DI Win
Jovan Jordan-Whitter recorded his first win as an NCAA Division I head coach at the weekend. Jordan-Whitter’s Hampton University men’s and women’s teams competed at the Christopher Newport Invitational in Newport News, Virginia. Jordan-Whitter was appointed head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programmes at Hampton University in June. “I won our first match …
Hamilton announces temporary closure for part of Angle Street
In the wake of concerns raised over traffic and pedestrian safety, the City of Hamilton advised that a permanent speed bump would be added to Angle Street in North Hamilton.
The work, outside the Angl…
The work, outside the Angl…
World Investor Week to mark 10th anniversary
The tenth anniversary celebration of World Investor Week will commence on Monday, 5 October 2026,with a public education campaign dedicated to raising awareness
Firm provides tax guidance for people on the move
Vantara Relocation (“Vantara Relocation”), Bermuda’s specialist relocation services provider, has entered into a new agreement with Tax Advisory Partnersh
Service of remembrance honours slaves
Credit: Douglas De Couto
This evening, beneath the historic Rubber Tree in Warwick, the community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedicati
Appleby secures investment from private-equity firm
Appleby, the Bermudian-founded offshore law and fiduciary services firm, has secured a significant minority investment from New Mountain Capital to support expansion, technology investment and potenti…
Community comeback on competition policy proposal
Measures aimed at reining in businesses that attempt to stifle fairness or rig the system got guarded support in principle from the Lindo’s supermarket chain — but the company said that in practice th…
Police issue 74 speeding tickets in six hours on Saturday
Drivers were urged to ease up on their speed after Bermuda Police Service patrol officers, working with reserve police, issued 83 traffic tickets on Saturday, with 74 for speeding — the highest at 86 …
Support agencies to join for information session
Members of the public concerned about their own or a loved one’s drug or alcohol use can hear from several representatives at St John’s Church Hall today.
A spokeswoman said representatives from Focus…
A spokeswoman said representatives from Focus…
Price control amendments defeated in the Senate
Changes under the Cost-of-Living Commission Amendment (No.2) Bill 2026 were rejected in the Upper House today by a tie 4-4 vote
Senators were split, 50-
BPS UPDATE: Keisha Grant who
BPS UPDATE: Keisha Grant who was earlier reported missing, has now returned safe and well.
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The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Bermuda national, Keisha Grant.
Progressive Labour Party leadership candidate
Progressive Labour Party leadership candidate Jason Hayward is calling on PLP members, supporters and all parties involved in the current internal dispute to put the Party’s purpose and future ahead of individual personalities and interests.
Oil prices continue surge, rising 3% amid Saudi pipeline outage after attack
Brent crude futures climbed $3.00, or 2.9%, to $107.61 per barrel by 1112 GMT, having earlier hit a session high of $108.65
FILE PHOTO: An oil tanker docked
Documentary highlights Black businesses in Bermuda
A documentary that explores the history and experiences of Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the island is available to watch online.
The Department of Culture said that Black Businesse…
The Department of Culture said that Black Businesse…
House: worker protection to be enhanced through legislation
Bermuda’s Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal will get extra powers of enforcement, backed by civil penalties for employers who fail to heed its rulings, through legislation amending the Employme…
Construction, household spending spur 2026 growth
Statistics for the start of 2026 show Bermuda’s economy “demonstrating resilience and adapting despite continued global uncertainty”, residents heard today.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and …
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and …
Vantara Relocation adds tax advisory services
A Bermudian relocation consultant is expanding its services through a collaboration with a British-based tax adviser.
The specialist relocation services provider, Vantara Relocation, has entered into …
The specialist relocation services provider, Vantara Relocation, has entered into …
Appleby continues sponsorship of youth triathlon squad
Leading international law firm Appleby is continuing its sponsorship of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Youth Development Squad as the team prepares for the 2026 Americas Triathlon Carifta Champio…
Cost of Living Legislation Fails In Senate
A tied vote in the Senate today [Sept 14] resulted in the Cost of Living Commission Amendment No. 2 Act 2026 failing to pass. The five PLP/Government Senators voted for the legislation, all three OBA/Opposition Senators opposed it and two Independent Senators [Joan Dillas-Wright and John Wight] also voted against it and Independent senator Tawana …
Lockton Re strengthens facultative leadership
Lockton Re has made several appointments, sharpening the privately held independent insurance broker’s client-centric North American facultative offering.
The broker said the changes strengthened a hi…
The broker said the changes strengthened a hi…
UK’s FTSE 100 rises as oil stocks gain; key announcements in focus
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.55% to 10,708.76 points by 0959 GMT. The midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4% to 23,878.45, its lowest intraday level in more than a
Verdant Rock Closes Reinsurance Treaty
Verdant Rock Limited, a Bermuda‑based Class 3B insurer and financial guarantor focusing on emerging markets, has closed a 30% quota share reinsurance treaty with a panel of leading global reinsurers. A spokesperson said, “The panel carries an average financial strength rating of A+ from either AM Best or S&P, marking a significant milestone for the …
Senate blocks cost-of-living legislation
The Senate today voted down a cost-of-living legislative amendment that opponents claimed would allow the Government to set price controls on certain items.
The Bill aimed at expanding the powers of t…
The Bill aimed at expanding the powers of t…
BPS Appeal: Locate 18-Year-Old Keisha Grant
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Keisha Grant. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Bermuda national, Keisha Grant. “Ms. Grant is described as being 5’4’’ in height, slim build, brown complexioned, with long, curly, black hair. “She was last seen …
Call for togetherness during PLP leadership contest
Supporters of the Progressive Labour Party were urged today to put purpose ahead of personalities as a leadership contender called for unity.
Jason Hayward, who is the Minister of Economy and Labour, …
Jason Hayward, who is the Minister of Economy and Labour, …
Trinae Edwards signs for Barnsley Women
Bermuda international Trinae Edwards has expressed her delight at signing for Barnsley Women’s FC.
Edwards will link up with international team-mate Aaliyah Nolan at the club, who play in the FA Women…
Edwards will link up with international team-mate Aaliyah Nolan at the club, who play in the FA Women…
Germany says halting AI development not viable, calls for US, China involvement
The comments came after Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei published an essay over the weekend calling on AI companies to slow the pace at which they improv
ECB’s attention shifting to natural gas as prices soar
The ECB raised some of its inflation projections last week when it lifted interest rates but oil and gas prices are already well above the “baseline” levels in
MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition 2026
MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition 2026 (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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BMA to mark World Investor Week with free webinar
Investment will be the focus of a free webinar hosted by the Bermuda Monetary Authority next month to mark World Investor Week.
The event will form part of Bermuda’s celebration of the tenth annivers…
The event will form part of Bermuda’s celebration of the tenth annivers…
PLP’s Jason Hayward Calls for Unity & Dialogue
PLP leadership candidate Jason Hayward is “calling on PLP members, supporters and all parties involved in the current internal dispute to put the Party’s purpose and future ahead of individual personalities and interests.” “No one is bigger than the programme, and no one is bigger than the Progressive Labour Party,” Mr. Hayward said. “Our purpose …
Overseas Round-Up: Bermudians Star Across UK and US
Bermuda internationals enjoyed an impressive, goal-laden weekend overseas, headlined by Aaliyah Nolan’s decisive strike in England and vital contributions fro
Local Athletes Compete At Ironman 70.3
Several local triathletes competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, at the weekend. Becky Ronaldson, Nicola Hallet, Pauline Green and Will Green completed the 1.9 kilometres swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run. Ronaldson finished 2,207th overall and 308th in the female 40 to 44 division in a time of 6hr 57min 21sec. …
UK financial regulator seeks views on tokenising gold
The Financial Conduct Authority said it will seek views on whether tokenising gold could boost efficiency and competitiveness, while maintaining market integrit
Chazz Manning Joins Future Pro In UK
Bermudian Chazz Manning has joined the Future Pro Football and Education Academy in Coventry, England. The programme bridges the gap between academy and professional football for talented players aged 16 to 23. “We’re delighted to welcome Chazz to Future Pro, joining us from Bermuda,” a Future Pro statement said. “A forward who impressed during the …
Three National Academy football coaches resign
National Academy football coaches Vashun Blanchette, Sergio Goater and Don Vickers have resigned.
The Royal Gazette understands that the trio have tendered their resignations in response to decisi…
Chamber Concerned About ‘Regulatory Overreach’
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about the Government’s recent legislative and regulatory measures, and released a position paper on the “concerns of regulatory overreach in Bermuda.” The document said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has been actively monitoring and participating in various legislative measures that the Government has been pursuing. Its immediate …
King Charles to host AI executives as threat fears mount
The debate about AI was thrust back into the spotlight when two Anthropic researchers issued warnings that the rapidly progressing technology could lead to the
Bank of England set to hold rates steady, slow QT
Governor Andrew Bailey said last week the central bank had no “secret plan” to raise interest rates this year, unless the ongoing climb in oil prices driven by
Sailing: Brangman Wins Kacy Simons Regatta
Dale Brangman and crew Dayon Brangman won the Kacy Simons Memorial Regatta off the Mid Atlantic Boat Club after recording two victories and two second-place finishes in the four-race series. The Brangman crew finished with four points to take the overall title in a seven-boat fleet, never placing lower than second. Alan Frith and crew …