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The Ministry of Health has called for calm and awareness as it monitors hantavirus infections linked to a Dutch cruise ship in the Atlantic.
A ministry spokeswoman confirmed there were no suspected or…

News / Royal Gazette

Shirt design contest opens for 40th End-to-End

May 6, 2026

Members of the public have been invited to help design a participants’ T-shirt for the 40th Convex End-to-End.
The event has raised more than $7 million for charities since it was established in 1998 …

Bernews / News

WRC & CAA Charities Strengthen Collaboration

May 6, 2026

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU], strengthening a longstanding partnership dedicated to ensuring clients are connected to the most appropriate support and services. A spokesperson said, “While the signing of this agreement marks an important milestone, the collaboration between the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

No known hantavirus risk to Bermuda, officials confirm

May 6, 2026

Health Ministry is in contact with international health authorities and are actively monitoring developments

The Ministry of Health is aware of reports o

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Premier targets digital finance growth at world’s largest crypto summit

May 6, 2026

From May 5 – 7, a Bermuda delegation will attend Consensus 2026 in Miami

The Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, wil

Bernews / News

City Of Hamilton Mayor Election Set For May 7

May 6, 2026

Voters in the City of Hamilton will head to the polls tomorrow [May 7] for the municipal election to choose the next Mayor, with both Michael Branco and Elmore Warren vying to succeed outgoing Mayor Charles Gosling. Polling is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul Centennial Church Hall …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Premier presents $12,500 grants to 3 youth organisations

May 6, 2026

Funds seized through criminal activity are being redirected to support youth programmes and community services

Photo from L to R: Zoah Fox, Tawana Lee, Dire

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fresh forensic leads revive Italy’s infamous Garlasco murder mystery

May 6, 2026

The case has become a closely followed psychodrama in newspapers and on television, highlighting a potential failure of the Italian justice system

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Camp Connect platform back online after technical issues

May 6, 2026

Gov’t confirms families can now access the system and complete their summer camp registrations

The Government of Bermuda advises that the Camp Connect pl

Bernews / Business

NMB Offering Paid Internship Opportunity

May 6, 2026

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is seeking “a motivated 12-month museum intern to support its education, curatorial, and community engagement initiatives.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is seeking a motivated 12-month museum intern to support its education, curatorial, and community engagement initiatives. This paid internship is designed for recent university …

Bernews / Sport

‘True’ Wins 2026 Antigua Bermuda Sailing Race

May 6, 2026

‘True’ claimed victory in the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Sailing Race, crossing the finish line off Bermuda’s East End on Tuesday morning [May 5]. Race organizers said blustery winds and several tactical tacks shaped the final stages of the 935-nautical-mile ocean race from Antigua to Bermuda. “True’ crossed the line at precisely 8:00 a.m. AST, winning …

News / TNN

Too many individuals and families

May 6, 2026

Too many individuals and families are struggling to find homes that are affordable, safe, and suitable for their needs. But this is more than a housing issue; it is an economic issue, a social issue, and ultimately, a matter of fairness.

News / TNN

A vibrant afternoon at City

May 6, 2026

A vibrant afternoon at City Hall for World Asthma Day 2026. From jump‑rope performances to hands‑on demonstrations and free resources from Open Airways, the event was full of energy and practical support for families.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss pill exceeds forecasts, closing gap with Lilly

May 6, 2026

Shares in the Danish drugmaker were up 5.8% at 0913 GMT and were on track for the biggest daily jump so far this year

International News via Reuters:

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Athletes Meet King Charles III

May 6, 2026

Several past and present Bermuda athletes were among those who met King Charles III during his recent visit to the island. The King visited Bermuda on his first trip to a British overseas territory since becoming monarch. Among the athletes he met were swimmer Jack Harvey and high jumper Sakari Famous, who are due to …

Bernews / Sport

Taylor Carrick Edged Out In Opening Round

May 6, 2026

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was beaten in the opening round of the $6,000 EMCS Tortola Classic 2026 after a five-game match against American Tad Carney in the British Virgin Islands. Carrick lost 11-6, 6-11, 4-11, 11-3, 11-6 in a contest lasting 63 minutes at the Tortola Sports Club. After losing the opening game, Carrick …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain

May 6, 2026

The first U.S. pope will spend the last two days of the trip on the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, where he will meet with migrants and organizations ded

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to Spain; rare Andes strain confirmed

May 6, 2026

A Dutch couple and a German national who had been on the ship have died, while a British national is in intensive care in South Africa

The cruise ship MV Ho

Bernews / News

End-To-End Launches T-Shirt Design Contest

May 6, 2026

The Bermuda End-to-End has launched a public competition to design the official t-shirt for its 40th anniversary event in 2027. A spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda End-to-End looks ahead to its landmark 40th charity event in 2027, organisers are inviting the community to play a role in this milestone celebration with the launch of the …

Bernews / Business

2025 Q4 Balance Of Payments & Investments

May 6, 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2025 Q4 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $609 million surplus for the fourth quarter of 2025, up $206 million from a year ago. Transactions related to trade in goods led …

Bernews / News

Police Renew Appeal In Double Murder Case

May 6, 2026

The police have renewed their appeal for information one year after the fatal shooting of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith in Somerset. A police spokesperson said, ” May 1st 2026 marked one year since the tragic murders of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith, who were both fatally shot at Legends Bar in Somerset, where three …

Bernews / Business

Premier David Burt Attending Consensus 2026

May 6, 2026

Premier David Burt is in Miami to lead a Bermuda delegation at Consensus 2026, with the Premier saying “Bermuda’s continued presence underscores our commitment to building the world’s first fully on-chain national economy.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will travel to Miami, …

Bernews / Business

Hotels ‘Select Their Own Private Barrels’

May 6, 2026

Bermuda’s luxury hospitality sector is showcasing bespoke spirits as Bacardi Limited expands its PATRÓN Tequila Barrel Select Program in partnership with Goslings Limited and leading properties including Rosewood Bermuda, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, and The Loren at Pink Beach. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s luxury hospitality scene is raising a glass to craftsmanship and exclusivity …

Bernews / Sport

Aeziah Divine Achieves Fourth-Place Finish

May 6, 2026

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine finished on a high note in the opening round of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. Representing Fibre Tec Honda–MLav Racing, Divine suffered a technical failure on the eighth lap of race one while running in twelfth place before bouncing back to finish tenth in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Greece wins UK ruling on buyback of GDP-linked securities over creditor opposition

May 6, 2026

Greece had told its investors that it wanted to repurchase all of the outstanding warrants due in 2042 for a call price of just over 25 cents on the euro

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Global stocks surge and oil slides on Iran peace deal report

May 6, 2026

The report by news outlet Axios said the U.S. expected Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours

International News via Reuters:

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Chance of ECB rate hike has risen, board member Cipollone says

May 6, 2026

Inflation hit 3% in April with further increases expected, and policymakers said they may need to raise interest rates if longer term price expectations rose or

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pound gains from optimism over US-Iran deal, options suggest calm after local elections

May 6, 2026

In Britain, key local elections take place on Thursday and Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is bracing for big losses

International News via R

Royal Gazette / Sport

From severe brain injury to Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby

May 6, 2026

After suffering severe brain trauma as a passenger in a car crash five years ago, there were fears that David Goonewardene would not survive.
Goonewardene was in a coma for six weeks after the crash a…

Business / Royal Gazette

‘Singing chef’ brings taste of Caribbean to North Shore

May 6, 2026

Huntley Septimus opened Reggae Soca Spice on the North Shore in Devonshire with little fanfare, wanting to really get a feel for what people wanted.
As it turned out, what they really wanted was his j…

Business / Royal Gazette

Schroders: global economic prospects hinge on Iran war

May 6, 2026

The world’s geopolitical instability has upset earlier forecasts of economic growth, a Schroders market analysis has observed.
The change has fundamentally altered monetary expectations, with investor…

News / Royal Gazette

Pinch me now: Nicholas Christopher stunned by Tony nomination

May 6, 2026

Bermudian Nicholas Christopher was celebrating in New York City on Tuesday after he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Chess.
Mr Christopher said he was stunned to be nominated for …

Bernews / News

PHC, Delta Sigma & Teen Services Earn Grants

May 6, 2026

The PHC Drum & Majorette Corps, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Teen Services have each been awarded $12,500 from the Confiscated Assets Fund [CAF] as “part of the Government’s continued effort to reinvest seized funds into programmes that strengthen communities.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants awarded …

Bernews / News

12 Videos: King Charles III’s Visit To Bermuda

May 6, 2026

From official ceremonies and community events to scenic boat journeys and public appearances, these 12 videos recap many of the key moments from King Charles III’s historic visit to Bermuda, which was the first time a reigning King had ever visited the island. During the visit, the King participated in ceremonies, meetings, community events, environmental …

Bernews / News

Column: OBA’s Smith On Cost Of Living & More

May 6, 2026

[Opinion column written by the Opposition Leader Ben Smith] In my day-to-day activities, whenever I stop to talk to everyday Bermudians, the topic of conversation is usually the same—how they are surviving everyday life in Bermuda. While it’s no surprise that some are faring better than others, at the core there are glaring similarities. Families …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda women’s golfers lead way in Curaçao

May 6, 2026

Bermuda’s team of female golfers have surged to the top of the leaderboard in both the gross and net divisions of the 46th Kitty Michael Invitational in Curaçao.
Competing at the stunning yet demandin…

News / Royal Gazette

Pennsylvania brothers on family trip fined for drug importation

May 6, 2026

A family holiday ended in fines of $1,000 each for two brothers after they admitted bringing drugs into Bermuda.
Richard Ducko, 46, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to importing methamph…

News / Royal Gazette

Mayor’s race: Branco shares plans for Waterfront and North Hamilton

May 6, 2026

A former Hamilton councillor plans to arrange more events along the city’s Waterfront should he be elected mayor.
Michael Branco and Elmore Warren are vying for the mayoral position and registered the…

News / Royal Gazette

Mayor’s race: Warren presents vision for Hamilton

May 6, 2026

An entrepreneur promised to prioritise the people of Hamilton should he be elected mayor of the city.
Elmore Warren and Michael Branco are vying for the mayoral position and registered their candidaci…

News / Royal Gazette

Lifeline launched for small businesses to become reality

May 6, 2026

A “one-stop business hub” catering to entrepreneurs and small enterprises will be delivered in 18 months’ time as the Government seeks to do away with a punishing and expensive wait of up to 12 weeks …

Bernews / Business

White Mountains Announces Hawkeye Acquisition

May 6, 2026

White Mountains Partners announced that its portfolio company Enterprise Solutions has acquired Hawkeye Electric, expanding its electrical contracting services into the Arizona market. A spokesperson said, “White Mountains Partners [WMP], a White Mountains operating company, announced today that its portfolio company, Enterprise Electric, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Solutions [Enterprise Solutions], a provider of specialty electrical contracting …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 5 2026

May 6, 2026

May 5 saw 2,800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $68,880.00 BD. 2,800 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 12.7% at $24.80 per share. The BSX finished at 3,548.71, up 0.78% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: JULIE ROBINSON & CHRISTOPHER THOMAS

May 6, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -JULIE LYNN ROBINSON ofChelmsford, MassachusettsU.S.A. (Divorced) andCHRISTOPHER JOHN THOMAS ofChelmsford, Massachusetts

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: BENJAMIN KOVACS & PATRICIA KOVACS

May 6, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -BENJAMIN JOSEPH KOVACS ofMilford, ConnecticutU.S.A. (Divorced) andPATRICIA ANN KOVACS ofMilford, Connecticut U.S.A. (Divorced)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: KEVIN LINSKEY & ABIGAIL HOFFMAN

May 6, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -KEVIN CHRISTOPHER LINSKEY ofWethersfield, ConnecticutU.S.A. (Divorced) andABIGAIL SHEPARD O’BRIEN HOFFMAN ofWethersfield, Connecticut

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: CARL LAFOND & MYRIAM BLAIS

May 6, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -CARL LAFOND ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single) andMYRIAM BLAIS ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single)

Government / Legal Notices

Marriage Notice: CLAIRE FRITH & KRISTIAN MULDOON

May 6, 2026

THE MARRIAGE ACT, 1944 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely: -CLAIRE BROOKE FRITH ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single) andKRISTIAN BENBOW MULDOON ofPEMBROKE Parish (Single)

News / TNN

The Ministry of National Security

May 6, 2026

The Ministry of National Security is advising stakeholders and businesses that the National Cybersecurity Unit (NCU) is beginning the distribution of emails this week for Bermuda’s inaugural National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.

News / TNN

Updating the Work Permit Policy

May 6, 2026

Updating the Work Permit Policy is our commitment to ensure that Immigration policies are aligned with current times by meeting the needs of employers while ensuring a fair approach for recruitment and residency in all job categories in Bermuda. The updates also demonstrate that we have taken to heart the feedback we receive on an ongoing basis.

News / TNN