London’s FTSE 100 slips after inflation report; Smith+Nephew drops
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
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Taste Of Bermuda Set For Four-Day Festival
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 …
Swimmers Continue Competing In Vancouver
Bermuda’s junior swimmers continued competing at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Connor Hupman competed in the men’s 100 metres freestyle and 50 metres backstroke, with his highest placing coming in the backstroke event, where he finished 20th. Logan Jones and Noah Maranzana also represented Bermuda …
Volleyball’s golden girls given warm reception
The Bermuda women’s volleyball team received a rapturous reception when they returned home after winning gold in the British Virgin Islands.
When captain Natalie Gazzard led the victorious side out o…
Bermuda Under-14 captain inspires victory over Martinique
Bermuda captain Adam Barritt was voted player of the match for the second time in a row after playing an instrumental role in a 2-0 triumph over Martinique at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Cha…
RG Fantasy League: two days to go before kick-off
There are only a few days until the start of the Premier League season on Friday and the RG Fantasy League is back up and running.
The Royal Gazette is again teaming up with BermudAir to provide a…
Woman facing extradition over murder in Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…
St David’s businesses facing relocation for warehouse plan
Businesses at Marginal Wharf in St David’s have been told they will need to move by the end of September to make room for a grocery store and warehouse.
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…
Supreme Court trial set for former senator
A Supreme Court trial for a former Progressive Labour Party senator accused of causing the death of an award-winning footballer by driving could begin next month.
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…
Jake Brislane Sets New Bermuda 5000M Record
Bermudian distance runner Jake Brislane set a national record in the men’s 5,000 metres after clocking 14min 12.69sec at the IFAM Oordegem meet in Belgium. Competing at the Putbosstadion, Brislane finished eighth in the race, which formed part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze series. Related Stories Bermuda Pacers Win 10 Medals At Invitational …
Phillips nominated for mentorship award
A local executive has been nominated for a prestigious British business honour.
Lorene Phillips, founder and chief executive of Clarendon Wallace, is one of two people shortlisted for the Insurance Su…
Lorene Phillips, founder and chief executive of Clarendon Wallace, is one of two people shortlisted for the Insurance Su…
Truck driver arrested after three-way collision
A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving heavy trucks on Monday.
Police confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained injurie…
Police confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained injurie…
Bryan Dooley: Insurance investors
Insurance stocks have had a nice run, maybe too nice.
As a group, the sector is up about 15 per cent since the end of May, as measured by the S&P Select Insurance Industry index, far exceeding the…
As a group, the sector is up about 15 per cent since the end of May, as measured by the S&P Select Insurance Industry index, far exceeding the…
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• Police Updated Statement: It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 18 2026
August 18 saw 7,751 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $451,900.00 BD. 7,351 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.8% at $60.00 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.10 per share. The BSX finished at 3,858.25, up 0.75% on …
Jediah Cumbermack On Round Seven Races
Motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack competed in round seven of the 1pMobile National Junior Sportbike Championship at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire at the weekend. The Bermudian qualified seventeenth and finished fourteenth in race one but did not finish the second race after a collision. Cumbermack, who races for Team ROKiT Rookies, said: “My first time racing …
Adam Hall Scores Twice In Goldeyes Win
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored twice as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 9-6 in the American Association West yesterday [August 18]. Hall singled in the third inning before scoring on Keshawn Lynch’s two-run single. The Bermudian shortstop singled again in the fourth and came home on Noah Marcelo’s double as the …
The Office of the Director
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that Bermuda has received an official request from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder.
‘Alarming’ survey highlights child sexual abuse in Bermuda
A charity dedicated to ending child sexual abuse said the results of a recent survey highlighted both the scale of the issue and its impact on the community.
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…
Public Town Hall To Discuss Phase 2 Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall on August 20 to present proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects and gather community feedback. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall meeting at St. Paul AME Church Centennial Hall on Court Street in …
Bank price falls 2.3%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 28.78 points or 0.75 per cent, to end the day at 3,858.35.
Some 7,351 Butterfield shares were traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price rising 50 cents or 0….
Some 7,351 Butterfield shares were traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with the price rising 50 cents or 0….
Mark Pickering to join Conduit Re
Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, the Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, has appointed Mark Pickering as chief financial officer as of November. Mark will join t…
BMA confirms 7 new insurance registrations in July
The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed seven new insurance registrations in July, with additions spanning a diverse range of operational structures.
The newcomers are: Hector Insurance (Class 1), We…
The newcomers are: Hector Insurance (Class 1), We…
Buttonwood Re rings the bell at BSX
The listing of Mangrove Property Insurance Company’s inaugural catastrophe bond on the Bermuda Stock Exchange has been celebrated with a bell-ringing ceremony at Exchange House on Pitts Bay Road.
Butt…
Butt…
Medal Winners Eligible For $23,500 In Incentives
The government congratulated Bermuda’s athletes for their performances at the 2026 CAC Games and Commonwealth Games, noting that the medal-winning athletes are eligible for a combined $23,500 in performance incentives. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Sport and Recreation extends its congratulations to the athletes who participated in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean …
Authority will help ‘decentralise’ education
An Education Authority may lead to a public education system less affected by political cycles, and school boards allowing for more decentralised decision-makin
Woman facing extradition over murder in the Philippines
A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts tomorrow facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…
Brewin’s Voyage Raises $96,000 For Charity
Jonathan Brewin has completed a three-month charity voyage around the United Kingdom aboard Big Bear, raising more than £71,000 [$96,163] for BBC Children in Need. Brewin and his crew departed Hamble in May 2026 aboard the J/160 yacht, accompanied by the charity’s Pudsey Bear mascot. The voyage covered approximately 2,200 nautical miles and included visits …
Request From Philippines For Arrest In Murder Case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that Bermuda received an official request from the Philippines “seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder” and said that Ms Requerme “will appear before the Magistrates’ Court of Bermuda …
Sue Crawford to lead distribution at Relm
Focused on emerging industries, Relm Insurance announced the appointment of Sue Crawford as senior vice-president, head of distribution, reporting to Shane Doyle, chief underwriting officer.
Based in…
Based in…
Privacy Commission seeks workspace after office closure
Employees at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda were forced to work remotely this month after mould was found in their Church Street building.
The office announced today its staff were…
The office announced today its staff were…
Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity
State-controlled newspaper The Herald said it was the deadliest transport disaster in the Southern African country’s history, surpassing a 1991 bus crash that c
Forum in Hamilton on low-cost residential proposals
The next step in the island’s proposed affordable housing projects will be discussed this week at a town hall meeting in Hamilton.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…
Miller expands Bermuda offering with senior appointment
Specialist re/insurance broker Miller Bermuda, has made Harry Vickers a senior director, property.
Miller Bermuda said Mr Vickers brought a wealth of experience across complex property risks, as well …
Miller Bermuda said Mr Vickers brought a wealth of experience across complex property risks, as well …
Man Arrested After Three Vehicle Collision
A 64-year-old man has been arrested “on suspicion of impaired driving” following a collision on South Road in Southampton yesterday [Aug 17]. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, …
Key border crossing between Argentina and Chile reopens after weather closure
The closure of the Cristo Redentor tunnel had left hundreds of trucks stranded
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An international crossing in the Ande
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
The company last year changed App Store rules and fees in the EU after the bloc’s antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers that they said h
Police: truck driver was arrested after three-way collision
A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving a trio of heavy trucks.
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…
Ecuadorean diplomat nominated as candidate to lead UN
Baki, who has served as an Ecuadorean government minister and as ambassador to France, Qatar and the United States, was nominated by the Pacific island nation o
Taste of Bermuda 2026
The City of Hamilton held a press conference at City Hall today, giving an early look at what’s in store for Taste of Bermuda 2026.
This year’s festival will
Golden girls get warm reception on return home
The Bermuda women’s volleyball team received a rapturous reception when they returned home after winning gold in the British Virgin Islands.
When captain Natalie Gazzard led the victorious side out o…
Teenagers’ sculptures on display at Paradise Mobile
A mobile network business turned its upper office space into a pop-up exhibition for teenagers’ art pieces.
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…
Green Route ferry faces disruption
Ferry commuters in the West End face travel disruption this week after the usual Green Route boat Resolute suffered engine issues on Monday evening.
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…
Medal Winning Volleyball Team Returns Home
The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s National Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Teams have returned home following their successful participation in the 2026 ECVA Senior Indoor Volleyball Championships in the British Virgin Islands. The women’s team delivered an outstanding performance, capturing Gold, while the men’s team finished 4th in the tournament. Minister for Tourism & Transport, Culture …
Conduit Appoints Mark Pickering As CFO
Conduit Holdings has appointed Mark Pickering as Chief Financial Officer effective November 30th. 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 Mark Pickering as Chief Financial Officer [CFO] with effect from 30 November 2026. Mark will join the Board …
Life-coaching call for volunteers, including a few good men
A charity is seeking 45 volunteers to mentor and support up young people during the 2026-27 school year.
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…
Premier at SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium
Policy proposals approved by Cabinet in May has resulted in legislation that is being prepared for Parliament that seeks to allow the Government to accept and invest in digital assets within a clear …
Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets
The euro eased away from two-month highs of $1.161 touched on Monday and was last up 0.07% at $1.1587
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Bank of England to hold rates for remainder of year despite inflation risks: Reuters poll
The UK economy has remained mostly resilient since then, with little evidence of any spillover from higher energy prices into the broader economy
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EU sees Iceland vote as potential boost for enlargement optics
Iceland, a NATO member which already enjoys access to the EU’s single market through the European Economic Area, will vote on August 29 on whether to reope