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Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins stayed inside the top 40 overall as compatriot Nicholas Narraway was forced to abandon Stage 5 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. The 154km route from Karucoco to Sainte-Anne brought contrasting fates for the Bermudian pair in the Caribbean peloton. Hopkins, competing for the Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur […]

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Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro unveils surprise running mate

August 5, 2026

The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty over Bolsonaro’s choice, as the senator struggled to build alliances beyond his own Liberal Party (PL) and failed

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Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

August 5, 2026

Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularl

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El Niño keeping Atlantic quiet

August 5, 2026

Bermuda warned not to get complacent

If you’ve been wondering why the Atlantic has been relatively quiet so far this hurricane season, there may be a major

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Bermudian goldfers share lead after opening round in Nassau

August 5, 2026

Bermuda’s men’s team made a strong start at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship in Nassau, opening in a three-way tie for the lead at one un

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Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says

August 5, 2026

Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway

International News via Re

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Novo CEO looks to speed up R&D as share drop shows gap with Lilly

August 5, 2026

The Danish drugmaker raised its full-year profit and sales outlook, but investors focused instead on slightly weaker-than-expected sales for its new Wegovy pill

Royal Gazette / Sport

Sidders impresses at Canadian Wushu Championships

August 5, 2026

Geraldine Sidders is feeling inspired after producing a good showing at last week’s Canadian Wushu National Championships in Waterloo, Ontario.
The Bermudian athlete narrowly missed out on the podium …

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Bermuda’s rising stars shine with top-25 finishes in Ohio

August 5, 2026

Bermuda’s rising triathlon stars produced a series of resilient performances against America’s elite at the US Junior Elite Festival in West Chester, Ohio.

Business / Royal Gazette

KBRA affirms Assured Guaranty’s AA+ ratings

August 5, 2026

Bermudian-based bond insurer Assured Guaranty and its operating subsidiaries have had their credit ratings affirmed by KBRA.
These include the insurance financial strength ratings of AA+ for Assured G…

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Advocates call for letters to MPs in support of BOPP

August 5, 2026

Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging members of the community to write to their MPs in support of the adoption of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…

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O’Brien powers OCA to victory in festival opener

August 5, 2026

Bermudian all-rounder Isaiah O’Brien produced a sensational display of power hitting to lead the Ontario Cricket Academy (OCA) to a convincing six-wicket vict

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DPP in historic address to Caribbean regional court

August 5, 2026

Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions told the Caribbean Court of Justice how the island took the progressive step of removing a doctrine rooted in outdated assumptions about victims of sexual vio…

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Opinion: Cost of living measure ‘will increase the regulatory burden on businesses’

August 5, 2026

OBA makes clear that it is not against lowering the cost of essential goods, but takes issue with Government’s approach

Statement by Dwayne Robinson,

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Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay gets St Vincent job

August 5, 2026

Former Bermuda coach Michael Findlay is back in football with a new role in the Caribbean.
Findlay has been appointed head coach of St Vincent & The Grenadines and will be in charge for their firs…

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Centenarian receives special visit on big birthday

August 5, 2026

A devoted educator, whose service to Bermuda has extended far outside the classroom, celebrated her 100th birthday this week.
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…

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UK Conservatives defend selection of former neo-Nazi as a candidate

August 5, 2026

Joshua Bonehill-Paine in 2015 was convicted of racially aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger, then a Labour member of parliament, and had also been imprisone

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UK simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings

August 5, 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday the changes would reduce the execution risk for issuers and lower compliance costs, and included removing a se

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Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says

August 5, 2026

The pope will spend November 6-8 in Uruguay, 8-11 in Argentina and 11-17 in Peru

International News via Reuters:

Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argent

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UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March

August 5, 2026

Iranian authorities killed thousands of people during anti-government protests in January, Iran’s worst domestic unrest in decades

International News v

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Fairmont To Open Palmetto Beach Club

August 5, 2026

Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club on Thursday, August 13th, with the company saying “as the first completed guest experience ahead of the resort’s full reopening later this year, it offers a glimpse into the next era of one of Bermuda’s most iconic destinations.” A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton will open Palmetto Beach Club …

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Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

August 5, 2026

Brent crude futures were up $1.51, or 1.9%, at $80.87 a barrel by 1123 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 90 cents, or 1.19%, to $76.67

In

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ECB says investment shift towards AI helps ease drag of uncertainty on euro zone growth

August 5, 2026

Uncertainty is estimated to have reduced euro zone economic growth by 0.4% between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026 as firms and households curbed spending,

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FTSE 100 climbs on Glencore, Next earnings and Iran deal hopes

August 5, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.12% to 10,892.23 points by 0847 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.6% to 24,608.02 points, on track to notch another c

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Sterling edges up; UK service sector activity improves

August 5, 2026

Investors took some heart from U.S. President Donald Trump saying his administration had held “very good discussions” with Iran during all-day negotiations on T

Bernews / Sport

Tyler Christopher Backed To Outbox Silva

August 5, 2026

Tyler Christopher will look to extend his unbeaten record against Portugal’s Mauro Silva after manager Jon Pegg backed the Bermudian to box his way to victory in Leeds, England, on Saturday [August 8]. Christopher [12-0] takes on Silva [9-0] in an eight-round bout at the First Direct Arena on the undercard of a Boxxer promotion. …

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Eloise Furbert Celebrates 100th Birthday

August 5, 2026

Mrs. Eloise Furbert marked a momentous occasion, celebrating her 100th birthday on August 3rd. A Government spokesperson said, “Mrs. Eloise Furbert celebrated her 100th birthday on August 3. On her birthday, Acting Premier The Hon. Diallo Rabain JP, MP, accompanied by MP Leroy Bean and Mr. Derrick Burgess, visited Mrs. Furbert and presented her with …

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Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening

August 5, 2026

Palmetto Beach Club Official Opening (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Meyers & Savage Compete In USODA Gold Fleet

August 5, 2026

Bermudian youth sailors Heath Meyers and Jesse Savage are competing in the Gold Fleet at the USODA Championship in New Jersey. Meyers was the top Bermudian finisher, placing 24th overall with a net score of 214 points. He recorded four top-10 finishes during the 12-race regatta, including a fourth-place finish in the opening race. Savage …

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Fairmont Southampton opens Palmetto Beach Club

August 5, 2026

Day passes, cabanas and dining available from August 13 ahead of the resort’s full reopening

Bermuda’s newest luxury beachfront destination welcomes

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Talcott Financial Launches West Grove Re

August 5, 2026

Talcott Financial Group has launched West Grove Re, a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance sidecar, in partnership with Goldman Sachs. A spokesperson said, “Talcott Financial Group [“Talcott”], an international life insurance group providing comprehensive risk solutions for customers across the retirement and insurance industry, today announced the establishment of West Grove Re, Ltd. [“West Grove Re” or “the sidecar”], …

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 4 2026

August 5, 2026

August 4 saw 5,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $309,750.00 BD. 5,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.5% at $61.25 per share. The BSX finished at 3,939.03, up 4.91% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report …

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Miles Outerbridge takes on world’s best young sprinters

August 5, 2026

As he prepares to hit the track at the iconic Hayward Field, sprinter Miles Outerbridge has expressed his hope that he will deliver a top-notch performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championship…

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Dage Minors chases another medal at CAC Games

August 5, 2026

Dage Minors, Bermuda’s premier middle-distance runner, is chasing another medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Minors won a bronze medal in the 1,500 metres in El Salvador at the last CA…

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Bermuda Under-19 rugby team look for quick start in Mexico

August 5, 2026

The Bermuda Under-19 rugby team will be targeting a fast start on Wednesday when they feature in two pool matches at the Americas North tournament in Querétaro, Mexico.
Bermuda face United States Sout…

Business / Royal Gazette

Watch: ‘Beautiful island – but you’ve got to be better than this’

August 5, 2026

Bermuda is on the verge of welcomed improvements in tourism numbers with the expected opening of the Fairmont Southampton in the months ahead.
But continued weaknesses in public transport brings conce…

Business / Royal Gazette

Insurers turn to cat bonds as means of managing soaring wildfire risk

August 5, 2026

Insurers are turning to catastrophe bonds to pass on historic levels of wildfire risk to the capital markets.
Issuance of cat bonds that include exposure to wildfires has already soared to more than …

Business / Royal Gazette

Kelly Francis: The resignation never comes from nowhere

August 5, 2026

In a recent column, I wrote that recruitment in Bermuda has become a competition to persuade already-employed people to leave jobs they are not desperate to leave. There is a quieter version of that s…

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Education reform aims to create ‘true’ two-tier system

August 5, 2026

The implementation of a “true two-tier” Bermuda public school system is back on the agenda with the return of Diallo Rabain as Minister of Education.
In his first sit-down interview since returning t…

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Appeal launched against suspension of energy plan

August 5, 2026

Belco and the Regulatory Authority have launched legal action over a decision last month to suspend the Integrated Resource Plan.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, suspended the IRP — a…

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‘World class’ experience promised as Fairmont beach club opens

August 5, 2026

A milestone was reached in the return of the Fairmont Southampton with the official opening of the Palmetto Beach Club at the iconic resort yesterday evening.
The new luxury beach front venue — which…

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Appeal dismissed in child pornography case

August 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld a decision not to fully suspend a prison sentence for a man convicted of child pornography offences.
Brian Bennett, 53, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to two counts …

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Repeat sex offender jailed for three years

August 5, 2026

A serial sex offender who intruded on a woman’s a privacy has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
Devaun Cox, 41, was convicted of the offence in June after a trial and was sentenced in Magistr…

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Bermuda sailors close in on medals at CAC Games

August 4, 2026

Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke maintained their strong positions in the International Laser Class Association fleet at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Tuesday.
Penruddocke had an …

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Bermuda Pacers savour success in North Carolina

August 4, 2026

Bermuda Pacers head coach Cal Simons has hailed the club’s impressive display at this year’s Russell E Blunt East Coast Invitational in North Carolina.
The local team were represented by a 17-strong c…

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Spotify’s higher spending on marketing, AI features to hit profit

August 4, 2026

The company also projected third-quarter monthly active users below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, blaming the weakness on product changes in emerging market

Business / Royal Gazette

War takes heavy toll on IGI’s profits

August 4, 2026

International General Insurance Holdings reported a 63 per cent fall in second-quarter earnings after seeing losses linked to the war in the Middle East.
The Bermuda-based speciality insurer posted se…

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Congo Ebola response hit by worker protests over late pay

August 4, 2026

Dozens of health workers gathered outside Ebola treatment centres in Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, all in Ituri province, on Sunday and Monday, calling for im

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Britain’s Princess Eugenie gives birth to third child

August 4, 2026

Eugenie, the younger daughter of the monarch’s disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and ⁠his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, already has two sons, August,

Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares jump 5.5% on BSX

August 4, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 184.22 points, or 4.91 per cent, on the Bermuda Stock Exchange to close at 3,939.03.
Butterfield Bank saw 5,200 shares trade, ending the day at $61.25, up $3.20 or 5.5…