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The Department of Culture hosted

August 25, 2026

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.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hayward campaign hosts trade unionists

August 25, 2026

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

News / Royal Gazette

Island nears 18,000 outstanding traffic warrants

August 25, 2026

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…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Flights grounded, power outages due to flux of thunderstorms, says BWS

August 25, 2026

Videos of water spout formations were captured over the weekend at Ferry Reach in St. George’s.

Powerful weather conditions this weekend triggered spect

Business / Royal Gazette

Sun Life and Wilton Re in strategic partnership

August 25, 2026

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…

News / Royal Gazette

Dickinson hears concerns from healthcare workers

August 25, 2026

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…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Goalkeeper Aiden Jones signs for Morecambe

August 25, 2026

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…

Bernews / Sport

Saundre Simmons Weighs In For Fight

August 25, 2026

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 …

News / TNN

BREAKING NEWS A major dispute

August 25, 2026

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.

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

M&S rolls out Zalando fulfilment deal in 22 European markets

August 25, 2026

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

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

August 25, 2026

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

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones

August 25, 2026

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

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sterling hovers near six-month high underpinned by BoE rate hike expectations

August 25, 2026

Sterling was last at $1.3632, while the euro last bought 85.54 pence

International News via Reuters:

The pound held its ground near a six-month high

Bernews / Sport

Kovin Moodley Praised For Coaching Role

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Business

BELCO Clarifies How New Rates Apply

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / News

Future Leaders Inducts 14 Young Bermudians

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Sport

Bascome And Raynor Play For Coventry

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Sport

Nijae Aberdeen Signs With Malaga Juniors B

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Sport

DaRock Elite Academy Attend Valencia Game

August 25, 2026

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 …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Nahki Wells to play in Gold Cup qualifiers

August 25, 2026

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…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Unwelcome Gianni Infantino crashes Caribbean party

August 25, 2026

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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Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda reinsurers help put Florida on the right path

August 25, 2026

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…

News / Royal Gazette

Opposition MP wants ban lifted on milk imports

August 25, 2026

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…

News / Royal Gazette

Dylan Hollis breaks into Time’s top 100 influential voices

August 25, 2026

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…

News / Royal Gazette

Teenager charged with firing gun and conspiracy to import weapons

August 25, 2026

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…

Bernews / Sport

Golf: Dwayne Pearman Places Third In Florida

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Sport

Kempe & Patton To Compete In Ireland

August 25, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 24 2026

August 25, 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 …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Traffic delays after two road crashes

August 24, 2026

Police divert traffic after motorcycle and rental car collide; minor delays in Smith’s

Media Release:

Around 5:15pm today Monday, 24th August 2026

Bernews / News

Thunderstorms Disrupt Multiple Weekend Flights

August 24, 2026

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 …

Bernews / Sport

Police Advisory On Scams Using WhatsApp & AI

August 24, 2026

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 …

Business / Royal Gazette

Appleby Bermuda welcomes new lawyers

August 24, 2026

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 …

Business / Royal Gazette

Kearns becomes Carey Olsen Bermuda partner

August 24, 2026

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…

News / Royal Gazette

Government invests in future with overseas scholarships

August 24, 2026

A group of scholars pursuing qualifications in fields important to Bermuda’s social and economic development were recognised at an awards ceremony last Wednesday.
The Government of Bermuda, through t…

News / Royal Gazette

Two separate crashes affect traffic

August 24, 2026

A two-vehicle crash at about 5.15pm involving a motorcycle and a rental car on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish has been reported by police.
A spokeswoman said the two appeared to be travelling in op…

News / Royal Gazette

Police: remain vigilant against AI, deepfake scams

August 24, 2026

Police warn the public to be vigilant of suspicious WhatsApp activity after an increase of scams involving deepfake technology and artificial intelligence.
A police spokesman said criminals may attemp…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now

August 24, 2026

As the war with Iran nears its six-month mark, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was launching an “economic onslaught” against Iran’s financial con

Business / Royal Gazette

HSBC rolls out new banking machines

August 24, 2026

HSBC Bermuda is rolling out a new fleet of automatic teller machines across the island.
The bank said the new technology represented a significant investment in enhancing customers’ everyday banking e…

Business / Royal Gazette

New BMA pre-approval process for Bermuda funds

August 24, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has introduced an approval in principle (AIP) process designed to support the more efficient establishment of new investment funds that are proposed to be registered or …

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares dip

August 24, 2026

The RG/BSX Index closed down 0.98 (0.03 per cent) at 3,857.27, after 1,200 Allshores shares traded for a turnover of $32,510. Allshores finished at $27, down 10 cents or 0.4 per cent.
Butterfield Bank…

News / Royal Gazette

Workshop aims to address conflict in the workplace

August 24, 2026

A charity has launched a professional development programme to strengthen Bermuda’s workplaces.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda’s interactive two-day workshop, “Navigating Conflict: Restorative P…

News / Royal Gazette

Education ministry receives 2026 Cambridge results

August 24, 2026

The public will have to wait to learn about results from international assessments which last year saw the island’s public school studentss lag behind their counterparts from around the world.
The Min…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day

August 24, 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in Kyiv on his first foreign visit since taking office last month, urged the gathering of the “Coalition of the Willing” to

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU’s position, says energy minister

August 24, 2026

Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Norway has become Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas, meeting around 30% of gas demand of both the European U

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Clean-up at site of proposed senior homes

August 24, 2026

Pending approvals, Cann Park II Senior Living Community on Sea Express Lane will sit opposite the original Dr Cann Park residential community built in 2005

Bernews / News

Bermuda Joins Global Energy Efficiency Alliance

August 24, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that Bermuda has formally joined the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance [GEEA] following the signing of the Alliance’s establishing Declaration by Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne. A Government spokesperson said, “Led by the United Arab Emirates’ [UAE] Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance brings together …

Bernews / Business

HSBC Unveils New & Upgraded ATM Machines

August 24, 2026

HSBC Bermuda announced the “rollout of a new fleet of ATMs across the island, representing a significant investment in enhancing customers’ everyday banking experience. ” A spokesperson said, “The upgraded machines deliver faster, more reliable self-service banking through improved technology and expanded functionality, making routine transactions easier and more convenient. “The new ATMs feature advanced …

Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Hits Home Run For Winnipeg

August 24, 2026

Bermudian Adam Hall hit a solo home run and added a single as the Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 4-2 to the Sioux City Explorers in the American Association West. Hall tied the game at 1-1 with his home run to left field in the third inning at Lewis & Clark Park. He later singled in the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Coach carrying German high-school students crashes in Netherlands

August 24, 2026

Eight of those hurt have been severely wounded and the others suffered minor injuries, the police department of Gelderland province said in a post on X

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

HSBC has new fleet of ATMs

August 24, 2026

HSBC Bermuda announced the rollout of a new fleet of ATMs across the island, representing a significant investment in enhancing customers’ everyday banking expe