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Courses on responding to high-stress events will be offered at the Bermuda College this autumn.
The programmes will be led by Mira Ingemann, an instructor certified by the International Critical Incid…

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Vox pop: How best to grow the population?

August 4, 2026

Growing the population – and thereby expanding the tax base – has been cited for years as key to economic growth.

Bermuda’s birth rate is in decline, a g

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A legal first: Bermuda represented at Caribbean Court of Justice

August 4, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions for Bermuda, Ms. Cindy E. Clarke, recently addressed the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), appearing before the Court at its

Royal Gazette / Sport

Chikosi Basden signs for Haringey Borough

August 4, 2026

Footballer Chikosi Basden has signed for a club in England after taking a year away from the sport.
Basden has signed for Haringey Borough, who play in the Southern League Division One Central, the ei…

Business / Royal Gazette

Fidelis Partnership appoints industry veteran

August 4, 2026

Kevin Donovan is the new head of underwriting, property binders at The Fidelis Partnership.
Mr Donovan is now leading TFP’s delegated authority property business.
The firm said he brought with him a s…

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Website Updated With 1,000+ Photos & Videos

August 4, 2026

Cup Match may be over for another year, but there is still plenty to see at BernewsCupMatch.com, which has been updated with more than 1,000 photos, videos and graphics from the 2026 celebrations. Offering the most comprehensive digital collection dedicated to Cup Match, the dedicated website brings together coverage from across the holiday period, including …

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Sandcastle competition postponed until next year

August 4, 2026

Business and other commitments have caused the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition to be postponed until next year.
Hannah Emmerson, the organiser of the annual event, told The Royal Gazette that she coul…

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About one-in-five households have completed the 2026 Census

August 4, 2026

Jason Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, provides an update on progress

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Agam Capital to provide services to new life insurer

August 4, 2026

Agam Capital and Sompo Life Re have entered into a multiyear service agreement to support the operations of a new, Bermuda-domiciled life-reinsurance platform.
Life Re engaged and collaborated with Ag…

Bernews / Sport

Kaden Hopkins Finishes 32nd In Stage Four

August 4, 2026

Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished 32nd in the men’s elite race in stage four of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. He finished the 154-kilometre stage from Deshaies to Lamentin in 3hr 38min 45sec. Compatriot Nicholas Narraway had a disqualification. Hopkins is 54th in the standings. Related Stories Nicholas Narraway Climbs To 24th Hopkins, …

Business / Royal Gazette

HSBC makes group-wide profit of $10.1b in second quarter

August 4, 2026

Global bank HSBC Holdings announced net income of $10.1 billion for the second quarter.
The London-headquartered lender, which also operates one of Bermuda’s largest retail banks, said results were bo…

News / Royal Gazette

Ministry of Health continues to monitor Ebola epidemic

August 4, 2026

Enhanced health surveillance has been introduced for travellers from certain countries as a precautionary measure to minimise the possibility of Ebola spread on the island.
The Ministry of Health said…

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Bermuda features in Concacaf YouTube series

August 4, 2026

Bermuda’s rich footballing culture has been profiled on Concacaf’s YouTube channel.
The island is the latest Concacaf member to be highlighted in the Federation In Focus docuseries, which aims to brin…

News / Royal Gazette

Landmark exhibition to close with an evening in conversation

August 4, 2026

A talk with one of the island’s most accomplished living artists will close out a landmark exhibition of his work at the Bermuda National Gallery.
Residents have been invited to join Michael Frith in …

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Guatemala’s Fuego volcano intensifies, prompts preventive evacuations

August 4, 2026

The eruption sent pyroclastic flows — fast-moving mixtures of volcanic gas, ash and rock — down five ravines

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North Korea’s Vietnam War dead to get first memorial 60 years on

August 4, 2026

Vietnam and North Korea maintain diplomatic ties dating back to the Cold War, but Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the Vietnam War remains little known

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Oil prices drop after claims of progress in US-Iran talks

August 4, 2026

Brent crude futures fell $3.30, or 3.9%, to $80.47 a barrel by 11:19 a.m. ET (1519 GMT), and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped $3.67, or 4.6%, to $76

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US-facilitated Israel-Lebanon talks have begun, says State Department

August 4, 2026

The latest round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday

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Medal Winner Jessica Lewis Returns Home

August 4, 2026

Jessica Lewis – who won a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland — returned home last night. A Government spokesperson said, “A special congratulations to Jessica Lewis on winning Bermuda’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, earning bronze in the T53/T54 400 metres. “We also welcomed home Norre Robinson, Peter Dunne, President …

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Census Online Deadline Extended To Aug 16th

August 4, 2026

The Department of Statistics has extended the deadline to complete the 2026 Population and Housing Census online to August 16. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Statistics is encouraging households that have not completed the 2026 Population and Housing Census to take advantage of the extended online submission deadline and Fill the Gap. “Residents …

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Rugby team set for opening clash against U.S.

August 4, 2026

Bermuda’s Men’s Under-19 national team have arrived in Querétaro, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 Rugby Americas North (RAN) XVs Championship at FC Total.

The

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Video: Concacaf Spotlights Bermuda Football

August 4, 2026

Concacaf’s latest Federation in Focus documentary shines a spotlight on Bermuda, offering a “cinematic look at the people, places and passion that shape the game on the island.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s rich football culture, proud history and promising future are in the spotlight in a new episode of Concacaf’s Federation in Focus docuseries, now available …

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Online Census deadline extended to August 16

August 4, 2026

The Department of Statistics is encouraging households that have not completed the 2026 Population and Housing Census to take advantage of the extended online s

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Tour de Guadeloupe: Bermudian duo complete tough Stage 4

August 4, 2026

Bermudian cyclists Nicholas Narraway and Kaden Hopkins crossed the line side-by-side on Stage 4 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe followi

News / Royal Gazette

All welcome at post-Emancipation Day celebration

August 4, 2026

Members of the community have been invited to join a post-Emancipation Day celebration on Wednesday evening at Horseshoe Bay Live.
The gathering, which is being hosted by Team Hayward — supporting the…

Bernews / Business

Agam To Support Sompo Life Re Platform

August 4, 2026

Agam Capital and Sompo Life Re have entered into a multi-year service agreement supporting Sompo Life Re’s new Bermuda-based life reinsurance platform. A spokesperson said, “Agam Capital [Agam], a global leader in technology-enabled insurance-asset and liability management and Sompo Life Re, Ltd [Life Re] have entered into a multi-year service agreement to support the operations …

Bernews / Sport

Penruddocke & Kempe Lead CAC Games Sailing

August 4, 2026

Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe are both leading their one-person dinghy events after five races at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Penruddocke is first in the women’s standings with six net points, while Kempe leads the men’s standings with seven net points. For all our coverage of the Central American and Caribbean …

Business / Royal Gazette

Goldman Sachs and Talcott set up $1b reinsurance vehicle

August 4, 2026

Goldman Sachs has partnered with Talcott Financial to set up a new reinsurance vehicle in Bermuda.
West Grove Re, the latest life insurance sidecar to set up on the island will take a share of Talcott…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Sidders narrowly misses out on podium place

August 4, 2026

Bermudian martial artist Geraldine Sidders delivered an impressive performance at the Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario, narrowly missi

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Bermuda College to provide critical incident training

August 4, 2026

Bermuda College has added two critical incident training courses to its fall 2026 schedule, providing practical instruction for professionals and volunteers who

News / Royal Gazette

Online summit aims to unite island communities

August 4, 2026

An international online summit aimed at bringing island communities together is to return for its eighth edition next month.
The three-day Virtual Island Summit, organised by Island Innovation, is sch…

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Bermuda Golf Association name squad for Caribbean Amateur Championship

August 4, 2026

The Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) has announced a 10-member squad to make a landmark debut at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CAGC) in Nas

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Ministry of Health issues update on Ebola surveillance

August 4, 2026

On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to ongoing ou

Bernews / News

Video: Gombey Warriors In Toronto Carnival

August 4, 2026

The Gombey Warriors travelled to Canada to participate in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, representing Bermudian culture at one of the largest Caribbean festivals in North America. According to the event website, “The Toronto Caribbean Carnival [TCC] or Toronto Carnival, is a vibrant and dynamic celebration of Caribbean culture, heritage, and artistry. Now in its 59th …

Bernews / News

Ministry Issues Update On Ebola Surveillance

August 4, 2026

The Ministry of Health is updating the public on its Ebola surveillance, saying “while the risk to Bermuda remains low, the Ministry of Health is taking precautionary steps to ensure early detection and rapid response should any risk emerge.” A Government spokesperson said, “On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared Ebola Virus Disease …

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Column: Robinson On Cost Of Living & More

August 4, 2026

[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] Recently, the Cost of Living Commission Amendment [NO. 2] Act 2026, was delayed for third reading in the Senate. The One Bermuda Alliance understands the intention of the legislation and shares the Government’s goal of lowering the cost of living in Bermuda. However, we think it’s disingenuous to …

Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Hits Winning Home Run

August 4, 2026

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 7-6 in the American Association. Hall went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and scored once as Winnipeg extended their winning streak to eight games. With the Goldeyes trailing …

Bernews / Sport

Okera Bascome Takes Catch For Coventry

August 4, 2026

Okera Bascome played in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s six-wicket defeat away to Solihull Blossomfield First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [August 2]. Batting at No 6, Bascome scored six runs off eight balls, including one four as his team scored 122 from 38.2 overs. In reply, Solihull …

Bernews / Sport

Photos: Bermuda Hockey Team At CAC Games

August 4, 2026

The Bermuda women’s national field hockey team finished eighth at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Competing in group B, Bermuda matched up Barbados, Jamaica, Cuba, and Puerto Rico during the competition.For all our coverage of the Central American and Caribbean Games, click here, and for our ongoing live updates from …

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UK’s Domino’s gets boost from pizza demand during World Cup

August 4, 2026

Such new products helped offset broader constraints in consumer budgets due to the surge in energy prices driven by the Iran war

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Cuba’s power grid collapses again during restoration efforts after nationwide blackout

August 4, 2026

State television journalist Lazaro Manuel Alonso said a new disconnection of the National Electric System, or SEN, occurred on Monday afternoon despite progress

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BP’s quarterly profit doubles to over $5 billion after Iran war oil surge

August 4, 2026

Oil majors have benefited this year from market volatility caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has disrupted energy flows and tightened global supplies

Bernews / Sport

Zuill & Bolton Defeat Daisy Hill In Friendly

August 4, 2026

Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill and his Bolton Wanderers Under-21s team came from behind to defeat Daisy Hill 2-1 in a preseason friendly at the Ginge Power Stadium in the UK. Bolton trailed at the interval after Sam Stewart gave the hosts the lead, before Daeshon Lawrence equalised from the penalty spot after being fouled inside …

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Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes

August 4, 2026

Local crews supported by water-bombing aircraft and reinforcements from Romania and France were operating on three fronts west of Athens in the Gulf of Corinth,

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Stocks rise despite higher oil prices as Iran tensions persist

August 4, 2026

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said diplomatic efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran war were ongoing, but an attack near the Strait of Hormuz u

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FTSE 100 gains as BP and miners advance

August 4, 2026

The FTSE 100 index was up 0.3% at 10,886.98 points by 0905 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 inched up 0.1% to 24,244.35 points

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Sterling holds steady as traders watch Iran talks and Japanese yen

August 4, 2026

Sterling was last up less than 0.1% at $1.344, after rising sharply at the end of last week as the dollar slid in the wake of official intervention to prop up t

Bernews / Business

Pelagos Insurance Declares $0.15 Dividend

August 4, 2026

Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited announced has declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on September 25, to shareholders of record on September 15. A spokesperson said, “Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited [formerly known as Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited], an expert capital allocator and risk selector in specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that its Board …

Bernews / Sport

Geraldine Sidders Finishes Fourth

August 4, 2026

Geraldine Sidders finished fourth in the Jianshu [straight sword] at the Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario, at the weekend. Sidders, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Associatiomn, narrowly missed a podium place after scoring 8.223. She also placed sixth in the Changquan [longfist] with a score of 7.3. The championships were held from July …

Royal Gazette / Sport

St George’s captain accepts full responsibility for crushing defeat

August 4, 2026

St George’s captain Sinclair Smith has taken full responsibility for his team’s heavy Cup Match defeat.
The challengers lost by an innings and 90 runs at Somerset Cricket Club after being bowled out t…