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Police Continue Inquiries Into Three Collisions

August 21, 2026

Police continue to investigate three separate collisions reported in Smith’s Parish and Paget on Sunday, 16th August, with two motorcyclists and two car drivers injured. Two-Vehicle Smith’s Parish Collision A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the 56-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a collision with a car around 6:25pm Sunday, 16th August 2026 on North …

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Ministry Holds Town Hall On Housing Plans

August 21, 2026

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities extended their thanks to members of the public for attending the town hall meeting held on August 20 at St. Paul AME Centennial Hall to discuss the proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to hear about …

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Department Holds Robinson/Packwood Lecture

August 21, 2026

The Department of Culture held the 17th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture on August 18 at the Bermuda National Gallery, bringing together members of the community to reflect on Bermuda’s history and the importance of preserving and understanding the island’s past. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s lecture featured Dr. Neil Kennedy, Professor of Atlantic History …

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BSX closes unchanged

August 21, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index held at 3,858.25 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange in the absence of any trading.
Butterfield Bank fell five cents, or 0.09 per cent, on the New York Stock Exchange to close at…

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Closure on The Glebe Road to for commemorative installation

August 21, 2026

Part of The Glebe Road in Pembroke will be briefly closed to traffic tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A statement said the road will shut from 1.25pm to 1.50pm so a sign…

News / Royal Gazette

Lecture highlights international slave trade

August 21, 2026

A history professor discussed how a 19th-century incident involving a Bermudian ship influenced the slave trade at the Bermuda National Gallery this week.
Neil Kennedy, professor of Atlantic History a…

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Young retailers shine at City Hall

August 21, 2026

The Office of Youth affairs held the Youth Entrepreneurial Expo to highlight our up-and-coming business owners

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Man armed with sword injures several people at Swedish high school

August 21, 2026

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Brinell high school, in the small town of Fagersta, in central Sweden

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2nd phase of housing plans coming September

August 21, 2026

The next tentative steps of Affordable Housing construction were discussed at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday evening

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First migrants buried in Spain’s Ceuta after deadly border rush

August 21, 2026

About 95% of those being buried have not yet been identified, but each grave was marked with a numbered stone in case the body was claimed and repatriated event

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NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement

August 21, 2026

NATO allies have sought to avoid direct involvement in the Iran conflict, instead focusing on plans outside the alliance to reopen the strait, which before Febr

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda’s Under-14 final dream dashed by Jamaica

August 21, 2026

Bermuda’s quest to reach the final at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge suffered a setback when they were edged 1-0 by Jamaica in the semi-finals in Dominican Republic today.
Tai Sean He…

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Witnesses sought for several traffic collisions

August 21, 2026

Police have urged witnesses to three separate collisions that took place on Sunday to come forward as inquiries continue.
A police spokesman said that a 56-year-old man injured in a collision on North…

Bermuda Broadcasting / Sport

Tickets on sale for Davis Cup tennis tie

August 21, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has officially announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie between Bermuda and M

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Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office

August 21, 2026

Rocha, 77, a member of Mexico’s ruling Morena party, said he was resuming his duties after Mexican authorities found no evidence to support the accusations agai

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Oil rises as Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners

August 21, 2026

The Brent benchmark has gained more than 6% while WTI has risen more than 5% this week, with both touching their highest since July 24 in the previous session

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World Rugby, UK bodies lose bid to throw out concussion lawsuits

August 21, 2026

The wider litigation includes England’s 2003 World Cup winners Steve Thompson and Phil Vickery among almost 800 former rugby union players suing over neurologic

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Artificial intelligence could push up inflation

August 21, 2026

The central bank was looking closely at the impact of AI on prices, saying it could have an effect in both directions, Tschudin told newspaper Finanz und Wirtsc

Royal Gazette / Sport

Davis Cup tickets go on sale

August 21, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie between Bermuda and Mexico.
Marking the long-awaited return of international t…

Business / Royal Gazette

Flex LNG profits jump

August 21, 2026

Flex LNG reported a sharp increase in second-quarter earnings as strife in the Middle East created more lucrative chartering opportunities for the carrier owner’s two spot-exposed vessels.
Vessel oper…

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Live Video: Bermuda U14 Team vs Jamaica

August 21, 2026

Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will face Jamaica in the semi-finals of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series today [August 21] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors advanced to the Tier I semi-finals after completing the group stage unbeaten. Bermuda …

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Courts to expedite money laundering, terrorist financing

August 21, 2026

The island’s continuing commitment to the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force has been affirmed by the Bermuda judiciary.
A practice direction issued by Larry Mussenden, the Chief Justice, …

News / Royal Gazette

DeSilva: 400 new homes planned over next 18 months

August 21, 2026

Another ambitious target has been set by the Government for the construction of affordable accommodation, with the latest goal set at 400 units in the next 18 months.
Zane DeSilva, the housing ministe…

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Opinion: Advanced-Practice Nurses could ease hospital pressures

August 21, 2026

Statement by Linda Smith, Shadow Minister of Seniors, Environment & Sustainability:

August 21st is World Senior Citizens Day, so it seems appropria

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Kempe: Rousmaniere was true gentleman and well-respected seafarer

August 21, 2026

The local sailing community is mourning the death of Bermuda Race Roll of Honour inductee and author John Rousmaniere.
The avid sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and author/editor of nearl…

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Young people the focus of cultural event tomorrow

August 21, 2026

The Department of Culture will host a special youth edition of its annual Cultural Connect stakeholder event this Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Bell rings as Bermuda Stock Exchange welcomes new catastrophe bond

August 21, 2026

Mangrove Property Insurance Company (Mangrove) celebrated the launch of Buttonwood Re Ltd., Mangrove’s inaugural catastrophe (cat) bond, with a bell ringing c

Business / Royal Gazette

Correction

August 21, 2026

A story in today’s newspaper incorrectly stated that the stock price of the Bank of Butterfield fell 10.68 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. In fact the price declined by 0.68 per cen…

News / Royal Gazette

Lifeless manatee reportedly spotted in local waters

August 21, 2026

Videos of a manatee believed to be dead in the waters of Harrington Sound were circulating on social media today.
A woman in one video said she originally didn’t believe that the mammal was seen in l…

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BSX Bell-Ringing Ceremony For Buttonwood Re

August 21, 2026

Mangrove Property Insurance Company marked the launch of its inaugural catastrophe bond, Buttonwood Re Ltd., with a bell-ringing ceremony at the Bermuda Stock Exchange. A spokesperson said, “Mangrove Property Insurance Company’s celebrated the launch of Buttonwood Re Ltd., Mangrove’s inaugural catastrophe [cat] bond, with a bell ringing ceremony at The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] on …

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Bermuda-Mexico Davis Cup Tickets On Sale

August 21, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association has announced that tickets are now on sale for Bermuda’s Davis Cup World Group II tie against Mexico, marking the return of international team tennis to the island after 30 years. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] has officially announced that tickets are now on sale for …

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UK consumer confidence jumps to two-year high, GfK says

August 21, 2026

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to -14 from -17 in July, against expectations in a Reuters poll of economists for a fall to -18

International News

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Euro zone business activity growing at fastest pace since November, PMIs show

August 21, 2026

Overall, the S&P Global flash PMI surveys for August released on Friday suggested the 21-country economic bloc has remained resilient this quarter despite d

Business / Royal Gazette

BSX Index closes unchanged

August 21, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index held at 3,858.26 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Devonshire Industries saw 50 shares change hands, ending the day price unchanged at $4.30.
Sixty-three Bermuda Press (Holdin…

News / TNN

A 19-year-old Sands Parish man

August 21, 2026

A 19-year-old Sands Parish man was remanded into custody yesterday after appearing in Magistrates’ Court on two indictable firearm-related charges.

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Bermuda Gas Thanks Emergency Responders

August 21, 2026

Following the collision involving a propane gas truck in the west end, Bermuda Gas said they are “incredibly grateful to report that no injuries were sustained by anyone involved” and extended their thanks to the “emergency personnel and members of the public who assisted at the scene of this accident.” Following the collision yesterday, a Bermuda …

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UK service sector perks up in August, adding to resilience signs

August 21, 2026

The S&P Global Flash UK Services Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to a six-month high of 52.8 in August from 52.1 in July

International News via Reut

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Prince Harry to learn how much failed Daily Mail lawsuit will cost

August 21, 2026

Associated said it was an overwhelming victory for its newspaper and journalists, and “for a free press generally”, while the prince, 41, described the ruling a

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Bermuda Students Earn Math Awards In Toronto

August 21, 2026

Bermuda students represented the island at the Spirit of Math Global Round in Toronto, earning 16 awards while competing alongside students from around the world. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda students recently represented the island at the Spirit of Math Global Round in Toronto, Canada, on August 13, 2026, joining students from around the world for …

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UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises

August 21, 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £1.8 billion ($2.5 billion) in July, as higher government spending caused by infl

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British retail sales slip in July after World Cup boost

August 21, 2026

The biggest drag came from clothing and footwear sales, which fell by the most since May 2025, down 2.7% on the month, after many stores began summer sales in J

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Sterling extends rally on firm rate-hike bets, subdued dollar

August 21, 2026

Sterling was last up 0.19% to $1.3658, hovering near its highest since February

International News via Reuters:

The British pound was on track for i

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Two men in court accused of false ‘rattlesnake’ reports

August 21, 2026

Two foreign nationals have been accused in court of spreading false information — believed to be linked to reports of a rattlesnake that resulted in weeks of searches.
Victor Bahia, a 32-year-old Braz…

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FTSE 100 subdued at the end of volatile week

August 21, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10,747.56 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.4% to 24,596.70 points

International News via Reute

Business / Royal Gazette

Tree Tops II preschool marks 25 years

August 21, 2026

On one particularly hot morning at Tree Tops II Preschool in Southampton, a dinosaur bath was happening on the playground.
The children excavated a small depression in the ground, filled it with soapy…

Business / Royal Gazette

Reduced catastrophe losses lift reinsurance first-half results

August 21, 2026

Bermuda’s leading reinsurers reported exceptionally strong underwriting results in the first half of the year, helped by lower catastrophe losses, although a credit ratings agency warned that more com…

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield Bermuda flies high with Private Jet Club

August 21, 2026

Bermudian-based aviation service Private Jet Club is partnering with the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, providing a group charter for 200 visiting professional golfers and their support …

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Conduit Re Appoints Anthony Mongiello

August 21, 2026

Conduit Holdings has appointed Anthony Mongiello as Chief Operating Officer of Bermuda-based reinsurance business Conduit Re, succeeding Stuart Quinlan following his retirement earlier this year. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Mongiello as Chief Operating Officer …

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James Leitch Passes Actuarial Exam At 16

August 21, 2026

Bermudian James Leitch has completed his first actuarial examination at the age of 16, beginning a qualification process that most aspiring actuaries tackle much later. Leitch, a former Saltus Grammar School pupil, began preparing for Exam P in January with the help of his father, Trevor, a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. The pair …

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Banyan Risk Launches Marine Insurance Product

August 21, 2026

Banyan Risk Ltd. has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property product with capacity provided by program partner Accredited Insurance Limited. A spokesperson said, “Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty Managing General Agent [MGA], has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property product, with capacity provided by program partner Accredited Insurance Limited. …