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The next generation of legal professionals will have an opportunity to learn about practising law in the public service at a special reception next Thursday evening.
Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-Genera…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

EU should use leverage with Morocco after Ceuta crossings, EU migration chief says

August 6, 2026

About 72,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa last week, according to Spanish authorities, in one of the largest movements into EU

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Athletics-London submits bid to host 2029 World Championships

August 6, 2026

Athletic Ventures (AV), a joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and the Great Run Company, submitted the final bid documents to World Athle

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Congo tests passengers after boat that carried suspected Ebola case intercepted near Kinshasa

August 6, 2026

Authorities deployed a mobile laboratory to the vessel after it was stopped in Maluku, around 65 km (40 miles) upstream from the capital on Wednesday

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Kaelyn Kastle shares secrets of social media success

August 6, 2026

Bermudian singer and content creator Kaelyn Kastle has spent nearly a decade building a successful career in the digital space, and now has millions of fol

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Eight public service scholarships announced

August 6, 2026

The Government has awarded eight Public Service Scholarships of up to $30,000 per year to support Bermudians pursuing studies in disciplines critical to the fut

Business / Royal Gazette

Athene raises $1bn for insurance growth

August 6, 2026

Athene has raised $1 billion through a senior debt offering, with some of the proceeds to support growth across its insurance subsidiaries.
The retirement-services group, whose Athene Life Re subsidia…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 12,400, health officials say

August 6, 2026

Michigan has reported the first two deaths associated with the outbreak, saying both individuals had significant underlying health conditions

Internatio

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Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 US states

August 6, 2026

Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported,

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Fire destroys at least 60 hectares at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo park, agency says

August 6, 2026

Mount Bromo in the province of East Java is one of several active volcanoes in Indonesia and is popular with tourists

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Afghan accused of killing Scottish woman in Athens to await trial in jail

August 6, 2026

The man, accused of manslaughter, robbery and illegal gun possession, exercised his right to silence and did not respond to the charges, awaiting other evidence

Business / Royal Gazette

Canopius drops major Bermuda contracts amid falling rates

August 6, 2026

Canopius declined to renew several large Bermuda contracts during the first half of the year after deciding that the prices offered were too low.
The speciality re/insurer said it is still committed t…

Business / Royal Gazette

Everest sells Mexico business to Fairfax

August 6, 2026

Everest Group, the Bermudian-based global specialty reinsurer and insurer, is selling its business in Mexico to Fairfax Financial Holdings.
The sale of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest México fol…

News / Royal Gazette

Interns examine island’s energy sector

August 6, 2026

A summer internship has provided two university students the chance to look at the challenges and opportunities facing Bermuda’s energy sector.
The Department of Energy welcomed Neriah Bean and Benjam…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Mid Ocean Club appoints new director of golf

August 6, 2026

The Mid Ocean Club has appointed Scottish PGA Professional Jody Addison as the new Director of Golf.
According to Golf Business News, Addison brings more than 20 years’ experience of developing five-s…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Students share input on national energy policy

August 6, 2026

On June 8, 2026, the Department of Energy welcomed Neriah Bean and Benjamin Crofton for its inaugural eight-week internship under its Energy Scholarship and Bur

Bernews / Sport

Saundre Simmons To Fight In Australia

August 6, 2026

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons is set to fight Kirra Ruston for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight title on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Simmons [9-0] will face Australian Ruston [9-0] at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 26. The main event will feature Nikita Tsyyu against Ben Mahoney in …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

The Intention Effect | The Hidden Power of Community

August 6, 2026

In the first episode of season 2, Shara explores the vital role of community and social connections in health and longevity. Shara shares compelling research an

News / Royal Gazette

Back to school charity drive returns to support students

August 6, 2026

An annual charitable drive aimed at making sure students are ready for the classroom has returned with companies and individuals urged to lend a hand.
The Each One Reach One Back to School Campaign, l…

Bernews / Sport

Ayleal Dill Signs For Grantham Town FC

August 6, 2026

Grantham Town FC have announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Ayleal Dill. A spokesperson said, “Grantham Town FC are delighted to welcome Ayleal Dil to The Meres. “Ayleal joins the Gingerbreads from Southwell City, having also previously played under First Team Assistant Manager Louis Bland during his time at Hucknall. “A talented addition to the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Budapest dims historic landmarks to save energy during heatwave

August 6, 2026

City halls, factories and some churches across neighbouring Romania were also dimming lights, halting production and rationing electricity as authorities try to

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda’s Teams In 2nd & 5th In Caribbean Golf

August 6, 2026

Bermuda’s men’s team sat in second place at two over par, while the women’s team remained fifth at 36 over par following the second round of the 69th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in Nassau, Bahamas. Competing at Royal Blue Golf Course, Bermuda’s results in the men’s individual standings included Dylan Muso in second place at …

Bernews / Sport

Findlay Appointed St Vincent Head Coach

August 6, 2026

Michael Findlay — the former Bermuda National Football coach — has been appointed as the new head coach of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines football team. The announcement from the federation said, “The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation [SVGFF] is pleased to welcome Michael Findlay as the new Head Coach of the …

Bernews / Sport

Miles Outerbridge Competes At World U20s

August 6, 2026

Miles Outerbridge placed 40th in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Bermudian sprinter competed in Heat 6 of the opening round at Hayward Field, crossing the line in fifth place in a time of 10.52 seconds. Outerbridge’s performance placed him 40th among the 70 athletes listed in …

Bernews / Sport

Video: U19 Rugby Team Compete In Mexico

August 6, 2026

Bermuda’s men’s under-19 national rugby team suffered two defeats on the opening day of the 2026 Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 XVs tournament in Querétaro, Mexico. The tournament, being held at FC Total from August 5 to 8, began with Bermuda facing the United States representative, the College Rugby Association of America Men’s Under-19 side. …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data secret

August 6, 2026

Four months ago, the Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and has since then advocated for its adoption across the EU

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Each One Reach One Back to School Campaign

August 6, 2026

The Gina Spence Program is inviting the community to sponsor children through its Each One Reach One Back to School Campaign, helping provide essential school supplies and support for young people facing grief and financial hardship ahead of the new school year. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares for another school year, the Gina Spence …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Bosnia’s UNESCO Vjetrenica ‘wind cave’ provides heatwave relief

August 6, 2026

Vjetrenica, which means wind cave, is located in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 25 km (15 miles) north of the Adriatic town of Dubrovnik, where crui

Bernews / Business

Everest To Sell Mexico Business To Fairfax

August 6, 2026

Everest Group, Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest México S.A. de C.V. to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. “This agreement reflects the disciplined execution of our strategic priorities and continues the transformation of Everest into a more focused, higher-performing organization,” said Jim Williamson, President and Chief Executive Officer …

Bernews / Sport

Six Athletes Earn Top-25 Triathlon Finishes

August 6, 2026

Six Bermuda triathletes recorded top-25 finishes at the 2026 USA Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio. The event featured youth and junior draft-legal races, with Bermuda represented by Gianluca Bortoli, Elena Bortoli, Sofia Leclerc, Riana Robinson, Rory Shepherd and Rohan Roopra. Gianluca Bortoli placed 23rd in …

Bernews / News

Four Injured In Two Vehicle Collision In Paget

August 6, 2026

Multiple people were taken to hospital following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the junction of Cobb’s Hill Road and Ord Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision involving a …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

South Korea province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave

August 6, 2026

Temperatures in the eastern province, a key farming belt, have soared as high as 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit)

International News via

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Siemens rides AI boom to post its highest-ever industrial profit

August 6, 2026

Siemens said it was seeing strong demand for data centres used to process AI, as well as for AI-enabled software and devices used to control factories and build

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil prices drive up Maurel & Prom profit, Venezuela exports seen normalising

August 6, 2026

French brokerage Portzamparc said profitability was well above its expectations, helped by higher oil prices and contained operating costs

International

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

FTSE indexes climb on earnings optimism

August 6, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to 10,921.64 points by 0942 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.1% to 24,663.72 points

International News vi

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Sterling struggles for direction before possible Hormuz deal

August 6, 2026

Global financial markets are watching events in the Middle East closely, as expectations have risen that a deal that could potentially reopen the strait – one

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Paget collision

August 6, 2026

Female driver and two passengers also taken to hospital

Media Release:

Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first respond

News / TNN

The interruption is required to

August 6, 2026

The interruption is required to facilitate essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with service expected to be restored by Friday, 14 August 2026. The work is necessary to reduce the risk of a significant system failure that could result in an extended loss of service.

Business / Royal Gazette

Bermuda gamer duelling for downloads

August 6, 2026

Most college students spend their freshman year adjusting to campus life; Bermuda resident Maxwell Totten spent it creating a video game company.
The Warwick Academy graduate was part of the team behi…

News / Royal Gazette

Canadian denies packing cannabis in suitcase

August 6, 2026

A woman accused of a plot to smuggle cannabis into Bermuda told customs officers that a friend had packed a suitcase found to contain 29 packages of the drug.
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, has denied con…

News / Royal Gazette

Police confirm eleventh road fatality of 2026

August 6, 2026

Bermuda has recorded its eleventh road death of the year as a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in …

News / Royal Gazette

Hundreds of sites inspected in checks for fire ants

August 6, 2026

An ant expert has helped inspect more than 760 spots across the island to check for one of the world’s most invasive insects.
A government spokeswoman said the searches had taken place after red impor…

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 5 2026

August 6, 2026

August 5 saw 455,494 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $13,209,300.00 BD. 455,494 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 3.6% at $29.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,948.83, up 0.25% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda sailors guaranteed medals at CAC Games

August 6, 2026

Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe are all but guaranteed medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games with only the colour to be determined.
Penruddocke continued her do…

News / TNN

Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

August 6, 2026

Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle at the junction of Cobb’s Hill Road and Ord Road, Paget.

News / Royal Gazette

Rider seriously injured in Paget collision

August 5, 2026

A rider was taken to hospital this evening following a “serious” two-vehicle collision in Paget, police said.
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …

News / TNN

As the newly renovated Palmetto

August 5, 2026

As the newly renovated Palmetto Beach Club officially opened its doors at the Fairmont Southampton, TNN News caught up with one of the young Bermudians helping lead the resort’s return—Aaron Phillips, Director of Marketing Communications.

News / TNN

“We have around 700 vacancies,”

August 5, 2026

“We have around 700 vacancies,” he said. “Please send us your resumes. Come down, see what we’re building, take pride in where you work, and we’ll provide training for a real career. We’ve been holding job fairs both overseas and here because we want Bermudians to come home and be part of this exciting future.”

Royal Gazette / Sport

Miles Outerbridge misses out on semi-finals at World Championships

August 5, 2026

Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge clocked 10.52 seconds in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, with his time not enough to advance to…

Royal Gazette / Sport

Bermuda under-19 rugby team show resilience in Mexico

August 5, 2026

Bermuda endured a difficult start to the Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 tournament on Wednesday, suffering defeats in their opening two matches.
In their first fixture in Querétaro, Mexico,, Berm…