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Holders Bailey’s Bay have made three changes to their team for the Eastern Counties final round showdown against challengers St David’s at Lord’s on Saturday.
Lazai Outerbridge, Derrick Brangman and C…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Division in PLP over new members past political affiliation

August 27, 2026

The Progressive Labour Party Chair, Dawn Simmons offered no comment on the new resolution passed by the Central Committee on Monday

Divisions have emerge

Bernews / News

Local Officials Confirm Manatee Found Dead

August 27, 2026

Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source and fresh water, may …

Bernews / Sport

Video: G-Ball Under-17 Face Maidstone

August 27, 2026

Footballers from G-Ball Academy Under-17 drew 4-4 with Maidstone United Under-16 during their annual tour of England. A report on the Maidstone website said: “The two teams produced an enthralling encounter, played at a high tempo and packed with end-to-end action throughout. “It proved an excellent test for the young Stones against talented opposition and …

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Poland urges EU to fine Meta €250 million for scams and false ads

August 27, 2026

It is the latest criticism of Meta’s practices after the U.S. tech giant was ordered to pay $18 billion under an agreement with U.S. states, announced on Wednes

Bernews / Sport

Adam Hall Scores Two Runs For Goldeyes

August 27, 2026

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall drove in two runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 8-3 to the Kansas City Monarchs at Blue Cross Park. Hall went two-for-four and stole his 41st base of the season. He singled to centre field in the sixth inning to score Keshawn Lynch and Peyton Holt, cutting Kansas City’s lead …

Bernews / Sport

Nahki Wells And Luton Set To Play Chelsea

August 27, 2026

Bermudian striker Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates are set to face Premier League side Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge today [Aug 27] in England. The match will kick off at 7.30pm UK time [3.30pm Bermuda time] and will mark the first League Cup meeting between the …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Record debt and election politics raise stakes for French budget

August 27, 2026

Political sparks will fly in the coming weeks, even before campaigning heats up for the two-round election on April 18 and May 2, as Prime Minister Sebastien Le

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The Progressive Labour Party appears

August 27, 2026

The Progressive Labour Party appears to be attempting to take ownership of the controversy surrounding new membership applications following Monday night’s contentious Central Committee meeting, while shifting responsibility for the vetting process away from the party’s governing body and back to individual branches.

Bernews / Sport

St David’s And Bailey’s Bay Name Cricket Teams

August 27, 2026

St David’s and Bailey’s Bay have named their teams for Saturday’s round of the Eastern County Cricket Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in St. David’s. OJ Pitcher will captain St David’s, with Justin Pitcher serving as vice-captain and Ricardo Brangman named as wicketkeeper. The team also includes Isaiah O’Brien, Sa-Qui Robinson, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says

August 27, 2026

Europe’s oldest living monarch and Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991, Harald was taken to hospital on August 17

International News via Reuter

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Number of UK young people not in work or education drops under 1 million

August 27, 2026

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of 16-24 year-olds outside the job market or education has risen to one of the highest in Europe

Internation

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Ten Students Complete ASU BIOS Internships

August 27, 2026

ASU BIOS is celebrating 50 years of its Bermuda Program, marking the milestone with a cohort of 10 Bermudian interns. A spokesperson said, “Since its founding in 1976, the Bermuda Program has provided more than 320 Bermudian students aged 18 and older with hands-on experience in oceanographic and atmospheric research. “Through fully funded summer internships, …

Bernews / Sport

Matches Moved To Barbados Due To Lights Issue

August 27, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said Bermuda’s October Concacaf Nations League matches will be played in Barbados because replacement work on the field lights at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field at the National Sports Center will not be completed in time for Bermuda to host the matches. A spokesperson said, “In an unfortunate twist, …

Bernews / Sport

DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Match In Seoul

August 27, 2026

Bermudian boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade made a winning start at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships today, defeating Simona Blažková of the Czech Republic 9-4 in the BC1 women’s competition. The Bermudian is scheduled to face China’s Yuan Yichu in her next match. The event runs from August 24 to September 4, with competition taking …

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Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv’s use of British missiles

August 27, 2026

The warning, delivered by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a news briefing in Moscow, was the strongest of is kind yet from Russia to Bri

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

August 27, 2026

Meta’s up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to prote

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Britain’s FTSE 100 slips as Nvidia optimism fails to lift market

August 27, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.5% to 10,820.66 points by 1000 a.m. GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.04%

International News via Reuters:

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Sterling slips as investors pare BoE rate hike bets ahead of Jackson Hole

August 27, 2026

The British pound dipped 0.1% to $1.3578 on Thursday, retreating from last week’s six-month high

International News via Reuters:

Sterling eased to a

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Inspector Dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service

August 27, 2026

Commissioner Simons confirms dismissal after Special Case Hearing

Inspector David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service with

Bernews / Sport

Kiwon Waldron Wins At Harrah’s Hoosier Park

August 27, 2026

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron guided Stop The Vanity to victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Waldron drove Stop The Vanity in Race 5, a Pace Class event, and the pacer finished first in a time of 1:53.3. It was Waldron’s only appearance on the evening’s race card. Related Stories Kiwon …

Bernews / Sport

Nisbett Competes At CSI2 Event In China

August 27, 2026

Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett competed in two classes at the CSI2* show at the Anhui–Zhenlong Club in China. Riding Gran Torino WW, Nisbett finished 37th in the 1.20-metre Against the Clock class. Nisbett and Gran Torino WW returned to action the following day, finishing 27th in the 1.30-metre Against the Clock class. Related Stories Nisbett …

Bernews / Sport

Airforce Wins Race Day 18 Sailing Series

August 27, 2026

Airforce won Race Day 18 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series on corrected time after racing in Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Airforce finished second on the water in 54min 08sec but recorded a winning corrected time of 51:14. Scatteraction finished second with a corrected time of 51:32, while Fat Tuesday and Crossfire shared …

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No home matches for Bermuda as lights go out on qualifiers

August 27, 2026

Bermuda will be forced to play all their matches in the Concacaf Nations League away from home as a result of lighting issues at Flora Duffy Stadium.
John Barry Nusum’s side were meant to travel to St…

Business / Royal Gazette

BMA takes first step towards bank-failure regime

August 27, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is formally taking on the role of resolution authority for failing banks in an effort to stop wider damage to depositors or the island’s financial system.

The propos…

News / Royal Gazette

DeSilva adviser defends sole-source housing contracts

August 27, 2026

A committee advising the Deputy Premier on the Government’s decade-long, multimillion-dollar affordable housing project is “taxpayer conscious” and intent on getting value for money, according to its …

News / Royal Gazette

Senior police officer dismissed

August 27, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service have announced the dismissal of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…

News / Royal Gazette

Boy, 14, on e-bike stopped at twice the speed limit

August 27, 2026

Police urged parents and guardians to be “aware of the serious risks” associated with young people using e-bikes after stopping a teenager riding at twice the national speed limit.
Officers clocked a …

News / Royal Gazette

Perinchief questions constitutionality of PLP membership changes

August 27, 2026

A political scientist said the “timing was bad” after the Progressive Labour Party decided to bring in changes this week that could affect new members.
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …

Bernews / Business

AM Best On Bermuda, Reinsurance & More

August 27, 2026

“Bermuda and, to a lesser extent, the Cayman Islands, have gained popularity among ceding companies amid increased demand for retirement solutions, as well as the need for reinsurance to serve as a capital and risk management tool,” according to A.M. Best. A statement from the ratings agency said, “A new AM Best report notes an increased level …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 26 2026

August 27, 2026

August 26 saw 6,150 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $171,357.50 BD. 50 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $60.00 per share, while another 6,100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 3.6% at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, down 0.25% on …

News / TNN

The Department of Sport and

August 26, 2026

The Department of Sport and Recreation today presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games and Commonwealth Games.

Bernews / Sport

Kempe 77th & Patton 110th At ILCA Worlds

August 26, 2026

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton have now completed five races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. According to the latest provisional results, Kempe sits 77th overall in the 141-boat field with 90 net points. Kempe has recorded finishes of 22nd, 17th, 23rd, 28th and 31st, with his …

Bernews / Sport

Bermuda’s Tennis Team Named For Davis Cup

August 26, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] has announced that Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Daniel Phillips, Wayne Montgomery and Zach McGuire, led by Coach Ricky Mallory, will represent Bermuda against Mexico in the Davis Cup World Group II tie at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium on September 19 and 20. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn …

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Allshores Celebrates Summer Internship Success

August 26, 2026

Allshores has celebrated another successful summer internship programme, with 30 students gaining hands-on experience across its jurisdictions, including 18 interns based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme, with 30 students across its jurisdictions gaining hands-on experience, developing professional skills and contributing to projects across the …

Bernews / News

Six Athletes Receive $23,500 In Incentives

August 26, 2026

The Department of Sport and Recreation has presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games and Commonwealth Games. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell stated, “Today we are recognising more than medals, we are recognising the years …

Bernews / Business

March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.4%

August 26, 2026

Consumers paid 2.4% more in March than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ March 2026 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.4 per cent more …

Bernews / Business

Aircare Celebrates 40 Years With Special Offers

August 26, 2026

Aircare Ltd. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special customer promotions and 40 hours of community service throughout 2026. A spokesperson said, “Aircare Ltd. is celebrating 40 years in business and has announced that the Company will be offering special deals and promotions for customers during 2026. “Aircare was founded in April 1986 and has …

Bernews / Sport

BFA Domestic Season Kicks Off With Charity Cup

August 26, 2026

The Bermuda Football Association’s [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season kicks off with the Charity Cup between Dandy Town Hornets and North Village Rams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season officially kicks off with the Charity Cup between last season’s Charity Cup, League and Friendship Trophy Champions Dandy Town Hornets and FA …

Bernews / Sport

Video: Saundre Simmons Defeated In Australia

August 26, 2026

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons said he will take the lessons from his first professional defeat after being stopped in the opening round by Kirra Ruston on the Gold Coast, Australia, today [August 26]. Simmons [9-1] was dropped by a powerful right hand from Ruston [10-0] before the referee halted the contest after a barrage …

Business / Royal Gazette

Bank closes higher on NYSE

August 26, 2026

The RG/BSX Index fell 9.8 points (0.25 per cent) to 3,857.27 today after 6,150 shares traded ($171,357.50) on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield closed unchanged at $60 after 50 shares changed ha…

Bernews / News

KBB Identifies 122 Boats For Potential Removal

August 26, 2026

Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and pieces …

Bernews / News

David Bhagwan Dismissed From Police Service

August 26, 2026

David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter, no further comment can be …

News / Royal Gazette

Police dismiss senior officer

August 26, 2026

Police have announced the dismissal from the service of David Bhagwan, an inspector, who is facing criminal charges.
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed aft…

Business / Royal Gazette

Building and household spending rebound in March

August 26, 2026

Retail sales strengthened in March, helped by a sharp turnaround in building-material purchases and growth in household-related spending.
The volume of retail sales rose 2.1 per cent compared with Mar…

Business / Royal Gazette

Thirty Allshores interns gain insurance insight

August 26, 2026

Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme.
The insurer welcomed 30 students across its jurisdictions including 18 in Bermuda, eight of them returnees.
The fi…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

OpenAI report says its network was hacked by its own rogue AI agents

August 26, 2026

The 37-page report reveals previously undisclosed aspects of the recent hacking spree powered by OpenAI’s most advanced models

International News via Re

Business / Royal Gazette

Inflation moving on up

August 26, 2026

Inflation edged higher for the 12 months to March, as consumers paid 2.4 per cent more than they did the year before, for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index.
The Mi…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Tennis team named for historic Davis Cup tie

August 26, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is proud to introduce the five players who will represent Bermuda in the Davis Cup World Group II Tie: Bermuda vs. Me

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Dolly Parton leaves legacy of literacy, advocacy and charitable giving

August 26, 2026

Her charitable efforts were informed by an upbringing in profound poverty in rural Tennessee, which later became as central to her public legacy as the songs th