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Business / Royal Gazette

Jeweller celebrates new beginning

August 20, 2026

Bermuda’s official Rolex dealer for more than a half century, Crisson Jewellers, is celebrating the first anniversary of its boutique at 31 Front Street, Hamilton.
The company moved into the former Ir…

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 19 2026

August 20, 2026

August 19 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,858.25, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 18 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 17 …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

10 electric buses arrive in Bermuda

August 20, 2026

Final order due this year to hit 110-bus target by 2027

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) welcomed 10 new electric buses on August 18,

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

New firefighters complete key training phase

August 20, 2026

Minister Perinchief commended the class for their commitment and readiness to serve the community

Media Release:

Nine firefighter recruits were reco

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Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Scores Run In Goldeyes Defeat

August 20, 2026

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall and the Winnipeg Goldeyes were defeated 9-4 by the Sioux Falls Canaries in the American Association West yesterday [August 19]. Hall drove in a run in the third inning, grounding out to score Peyton Holt as Winnipeg cut Sioux Falls’ lead to 3-1. Winnipeg rallied in the fourth, with Max …

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For decades, demographic projections have

August 20, 2026

For decades, demographic projections have warned of an upcoming tsunami of challenges we would face as 25% our population enter their senior years requiring access to more healthcare services, appropriate housing, long-term care, nursing facilities, legal public protections and financial assistance.

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Nine Recruits Reach BFRS Training Milestone

August 19, 2026

Nine firefighter recruits – Jaylon Bather, E. Camren Caines, Jayorie Fox, Erik Frederick, Cole Hepburn, Stefan Maybury, Kobie Reid, Jonah Robinson and Keion Smith — were recognised today for reaching an important milestone in their journey to becoming fully trained members of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of …

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Unbeaten Bermuda Under-14 advance to semi-finals

August 19, 2026

Bermuda stormed into the semi-finals of the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series today at the conclusion of group play in Dominican Republic.
Vashun Blanchette’s side finished second to …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Entertainment sector boosted by event committee says MP

August 19, 2026

Bermuda’s National Events & Entertainment Committee is aiming to shape the future of major events across the island.

Kendal Trott sat down

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Ten New Electric Buses Arrive In Bermuda

August 19, 2026

Ten new electric buses have arrived in Bermuda, with the Minister stating their arrival marks “another important milestone in our commitment to a modern, reliable and sustainable public transportation system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] welcomed 10 new electric buses on August 18, as the vehicles were driven off the …

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Business / Royal Gazette

Assured Guaranty Re Overseas ratings affirmed

August 19, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa” (Superior) of Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd (Agro) (Bermuda). The outlook of these…

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Nine firefighter recruits were recognised

August 19, 2026

Nine firefighter recruits were recognised today for reaching an important milestone in their journey to becoming fully trained members of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS).

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Two Canadian nationals were remanded

August 19, 2026

Two Canadian nationals were remanded in custody yesterday after appearing in Magistrates’ Court in connection with an alleged importation of diamorphine into Bermuda.

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Business / Royal Gazette

Jim Rhyner to lead Axis North American financial lines

August 19, 2026

Axis has made Jim Rhyner head of North America financial lines, programmes and Canada.
The post is effective August 31, with Mr Rhyner reporting to head of North America Mike McKenna. He will work out…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Banyan Risk releases new marine product

August 19, 2026

Banyan Risk, a specialty managing general agent, has launched an American marine product line.
The new offering targets four core segments: construction and infrastructure such as contractor’s equipme…

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Bernews / Sport

Burgess And Rangta Added To Fight Card

August 19, 2026

Another fight has been added to the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship, with Tristan Burgess set to face Ishaan Rangta at North Field, National Sports Centre, on August 29. Burgess, of Aries Sports Centre, will meet Rangta, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a mixed martial arts bout at 145 pounds. DIFC 001 now has eight …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

London stocks gain as gold miners shine

August 19, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index edged up 0.1% to 10,743.35 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.3% to 24,643.52 points

International News via Reuter

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A 27-year-old Philippine national who

August 19, 2026

A 27-year-old Philippine national who made headlines this week after being identified as one of several people sought by authorities in the Republic of the Philippines in connection with a murder investigation appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning.

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK’s Smith+Nephew CFO John Rogers to step down for external role

August 19, 2026

The departure follows Smith+Nephew’s decision weeks ago to cut its annual revenue growth forecast after second-quarter sales missed expectations due to weak U.S

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK employers raise pay by least in 10 months, Brightmine says

August 19, 2026

The median pay award by employers fell to 3.2% in the three months to the end of July, down from 3.3% in the previous three rolling quarters, figures from human

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield price falls

August 19, 2026

The RG/BSX Index was unchanged at 3,858.25 today, after no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
In New York, Butterfield slumped $2.14 or 3.48 per cent, closing at $59.33 on the New York Stock Excha…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

August 19, 2026

As neighbouring farmers have resorted to using winter feed, Squier’s herd of Aberdeen Angus feeds on dense pasture maintained by planting that has retained wate

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Late racer Rickai Raynor to be honoured at motocross event

August 19, 2026

Tributes will be paid to late local racing enthusiasts Rickai “Pugi” Raynor during next month’s MX Unleashed: The International Edition event at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club.
The 28-year-old fa…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Clark: Cat models ‘in days, not months’ with AI

August 19, 2026

As Bermuda considers guardrails for artificial intelligence in financial services, catastrophe modeller Karen Clark & Co says AI could soon be updating the risk tools used by re/insurers and insur…

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News / Royal Gazette

Third batch of electric buses begin to arrive in Bermuda

August 19, 2026

Bermuda’s electric bus fleet was further bolstered this week with ten new vehicles driven out of the Hamilton docks.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said the arriv…

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Business / Royal Gazette

Camily Lovell awarded Duperreault Fellowship

August 19, 2026

The Duperreault Fellowship has announced Camily O Lovell as the recipient of this year’s $25,000 scholarship award.
Established in 2004 by the Duperreault family and the former ACE Group, the fellowsh…

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Bernews / Business

Lorene Phillips Named Mentorship Award Finalist

August 19, 2026

Lorene Phillips has been named a finalist for the 2026 ISC Group Mentorship Excellence Award. ISC Group named Ms Phillips, Founder and CEO of Clarendon Wallace, and Jill Lankin of Zurich Insurance as the two finalists in the category. The Mentorship Excellence Award recognizes women who “has demonstrated outstanding commitment to guiding, supporting, and inspiring …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox

August 19, 2026

The agreement marks an incremental win for the eSafety Commissioner as it seeks to use its enforcement powers to make online platforms comply with Australia’s s

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News / Royal Gazette

Paget ferry service to be suspended from this afternoon

August 19, 2026

The Pink Route ferry service will be out of service effective this afternoon with the Department of Marine and Ports Services citing mechanical issues.
A spokeswoman for the department said the route,…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya, police say seven killed

August 19, 2026

The aircraft was flying to the Loisaba Conservancy when it crashed, according to a preliminary report from Archers Post police station seen by Reuters

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas, scientists say

August 19, 2026

Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer

International News via Reuters:

Human-caused climate ch

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Global yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks

August 19, 2026

The U.S. Treasury Department said it would double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 bil

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News / Royal Gazette

BFRS Milestone Awards Ceremony

August 19, 2026

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News / Royal Gazette

Remand for woman sought by Filipino authorities

August 19, 2026

A woman wanted in the Philippines in connection with a murder charge was remanded into custody in Bermuda today.
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…

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News / Royal Gazette

Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils 2028 summer plans for island

August 19, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled its summer 2028 schedule with trips to Bermuda from three cities across the American Northeast.
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Spin ace Brangman lands Cup Match Sportsmanship Award

August 19, 2026

Derrick Brangman has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Cup Match Sportsmanship Award by the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association.
The annual award recognises the character, composure, l…

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SCARS Survey On Childhood Sexual Abuse

August 19, 2026

“29% of respondents disclosed experiencing sexual abuse before their 18th birthday,” according to a recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda, with the charity noting that “these findings remind us that child sexual abuse is both prevalent and profoundly life-altering.” A spokesperson said, “A recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda and conducted by KPMG has found that 29% …

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Bernews / Sport

Milai Perott Joins Corby Town Football Club

August 19, 2026

Bermudian goalkeeper Milai Perott has joined Corby Town FC for the 2026/27 season. The club — which plays in the Northern Premier League — unveiled Perott on its official Instagram account, sharing a graphic identifying him as a new goalkeeper. The 22-year-old, who has represented Bermuda internationally, joins the Corby Town following his time with Notts County. …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK’s Pinewood Technologies to go private in $739 million Ridgeview deal

August 19, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Pinewood shareholders will receive £4.48 per share in cash, representing a 43% premium to the company’s closing share price on Jul

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain’s energy price cap to hit three-year high in October, Cornwall Insight says

August 19, 2026

The forecast comes after data on Wednesday showed a previous increase in energy bills pushed British inflation to a four-month high in July

Internati

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future

August 19, 2026

Iceland won the series of confrontations known as the Cod Wars, and control of those waters became the foundation of the volcanic island’s economy

Inter

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Bernews / Sport

Bermuda Pair Meet As League Opponents

August 19, 2026

Teams featuring Bermuda internationals Kane Crichlow and Ne-Jai Tucker matched up against each other in the National League South match in the UK, with Dagenham & Redbridge earning a 2-0 victory over Walton & Hersham. Crichlow featured for Dagenham, while Tucker started for Walton & Hersham before being substituted in the second half. Noah Coppin …

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Bernews / Sport

Nathan Trott Makes Key Saves For Cardiff

August 19, 2026

Bermuda goalkeeper Nathan Trott made several important saves as Cardiff City earned a 1-1 draw against Wrexham in the Sky Bet Championship. Trott helped keep Cardiff within striking distance after Kieffer Moore gave Wrexham an early lead, before substitute Rubin Colwill scored from a free kick deep into stoppage time to secure a point for …

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Brangman Named Sportsmanship Award Winner

August 19, 2026

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association will honour Somerset Cricket Club’s Derrick Brangman with its 23rd Annual Sportsmanship Award, while also recognizing the inaugural Colts Cup Match sportsmanship honourees on August 20. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association will proudly present the 23rd Annual Sportsmanship Award to Derrick Brangman of the Somerset Cricket Club …

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Virgin Atlantic and Trainline under UK watchdog scrutiny over pricing

August 19, 2026

Shares in Trainline, the only listed company of the three firms, were down nearly 17% to 202.4 pence at 1108 GMT, underperforming the wider market

Inter

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

August 19, 2026

Around 21,000 of the 330,000 Haitians in the United States under TPS worked as caregivers and nursing assistants as of last year, serving around 77,000 patients

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land

August 19, 2026

The trend can mean investment in underprivileged areas where governments are trying to stimulate jobs and growth, but the developers also risk opposition from r

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills

August 19, 2026

Annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, reflecting a 13%

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

London’s FTSE 100 slips after inflation report; Smith+Nephew drops

August 19, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,711.52 points by 0926 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3% to 24,483.70 points

International News vi

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Bernews / Business

Taste Of Bermuda Set For Four-Day Festival

August 19, 2026

The City of Hamilton has unveiled the 2026 Taste of Bermuda programme, featuring four days of culinary experiences from October 8 to 11. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton’s most anticipated culinary weekend is back! Taste of Bermuda returns this October with four unforgettable days of bold flavours, immersive dining, and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, as the City …

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