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Bermuda came from a set down to stun champions St Lucia 3-2 at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Championships in British Virgin Islands on Wednesday night.
In a thrilling five-set encount…

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Construction association awards scholarships

August 13, 2026

The Construction Association of Bermuda has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to Bermudians to help them continue their education in construction related fields.
The funds were raised at CAOB’S annual …

Business / Royal Gazette

Abir appoints new treasurer

August 13, 2026

The board of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers has approved the appointment of a new treasurer, Elizabeth Breeze, head of Hiscox Capital Partners.
Ms Breeze joined Hiscox in 2012 and …

News / Royal Gazette

Hamilton Princess recognises summer students

August 13, 2026

Almost 30 students were recognised by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for their work in different areas of the resort this summer.
They were individually placed in food and beverage, engineeri…

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Registrations accepted for Portuguese School

August 13, 2026

Registration is open for children to take Portuguese classes during the 2026-27 academic year.
The Portuguese School of Bermuda teaches the language to primary school students across six grade levels….

Bernews / Sport

Video: Adam Hall Impresses For Goldeyes

August 13, 2026

Bermudian Adam Hall went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and five RBIs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 11-4 at home in the American Association yesterday [August 12]. Hall put Winnipeg ahead 2-1 with a sacrifice fly in the third inning before doubling and scoring in the fifth. He singled in …

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Renewed call for joint push to protect Sargasso Sea

August 13, 2026

The UK government has signed the High Seas Treaty into law, a crucial step towards the Sargasso Sea being fully protected as an ocean sanctuary. Today campaigne

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

OBA: More transparency needed on CARICOM and travel rules

August 13, 2026

Statement by Ben Smith, Leader of the Opposition:

The recent statement by the US Consulate confirms why it was important to ask the Government if full CARIC

Bernews / Business

Pelagos Announces 2026 Q2 Results

August 13, 2026

Pelagos Insurance Capital – formerly known as Fidelis Insurance Holdings — announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Dan Burrows, Group Chief Executive Officer of Pelagos Insurance Capital, commented: “Our first-half performance reflects the continued success of our capital allocator model and our underwriting discipline. Year-to-date, we grew gross premiums …

Bernews / Sport

Menace Wins Local Handicap Race

August 13, 2026

Menace topped the latest local handicap race after recording the fastest corrected time. The Performance Handicap Racing Fleet entry completed the course in 1hr 23min 24sec before its handicap produced a winning corrected time of 1:16:03. Thrash finished second in 1:18:56 after an elapsed time of 1:28:09, while Crossfire took line honours in 1:13:08 but …

Bernews / Sport

Xonti Burch Joins Woodstock Academy

August 13, 2026

Bermudian footballer Xonti Burch will continue his development at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut. He is among three Bermudian players who have recently joined the prep school, alongside Isaac Todd and Cairo Burgess. “We are excited to welcome Xonti Burch!” read a social media post from Woodstock Academy. Related Stories Coleridge Fubler Retained By Binfield Cairo …

Bernews / Sport

Volleyball: Bermuda Women Defeat St Lucia

August 13, 2026

Bermuda’s men and women took to the court on the opening day of the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Championships in the British Virgin Islands, with the women earning a victory over defending champions St Lucia. The event recap said, “The standout result of the day saw Bermuda defeat defending champion Saint Lucia 3-2 [18-25, …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says

August 13, 2026

Bas-Uele would not be added to the list of affected provinces until there is a case involving local transmission

International News via Reuters:

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Venezuela looks to UK-held gold reserves for reconstruction as inflation surges

August 13, 2026

The Bank of England has long refused to release some 31 metric tons of Venezuelan gold held in its vaults because it did not recognize the legitimacy of Preside

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy’s performance

August 13, 2026

Since becoming prime minister in July, Andy Burnham has made AI a Cabinet-level priority

International News via Reuters:

Britain’s economy is showin

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Pound holds ground as sunshine and soccer boost confidence in UK economy

August 13, 2026

Money markets show traders still expect one rate rise from the Bank of England this year, and Thursday’s economic data did little to shift that

Internat

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13 Students Earn ILS Programme Certificates

August 13, 2026

Ayinde Bulford, Rickai Burrows, Tiye Holmes, Tre McCallan, Akiiki Nyabongo, Jordan Parker, Cyannah Pereira, Christopher Pitcher, Sydney Santos, Deontae Scott, Margarida Simas, Camille Stephens and J’Auri Talbot have completed the ILS Bermuda College Programme. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda is proud to announce that thirteen Bermuda College students have successfully completed the 2025–2026 ILS Bermuda College …

Bernews / Sport

Ja’Shay Trott Features In NextGen Defeat

August 13, 2026

Bermudian cricketer Ja’Shay Trott played for Americas NextGen in their nine-wicket defeat against the United States in the opening round of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup Americas Qualifier. NextGen batted first after losing the toss, collapsing for 47. Trott was among six NextGen batters who did not to score. The United States reached 48 …

Bernews / Sport

Manders Brothers In Abandoned Match

August 13, 2026

Bermudian brothers Arnold and Andre Manders featured for IMC Emerging XI in their IMC Over-60s World Cup match against Canada, which was abandoned due to rain. Canada batted first and reached 174 for eight from their allotted overs, with Arnold Manders providing a significant contribution with the ball. The all-rounder claimed two wickets while conceding …

Bernews / Sport

Nia Christopher Scores In FH 6-4 Victory

August 13, 2026

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher scored as FH Hafnarfjörður defeated Fram 6-4 in Iceland’s top-flight women’s league. FH led 5-1 after 70 minutes before Fram scored twice to reduce the deficit to 5-3. Christopher restored her team’s three-goal advantage in the 85th minute, with Fram scoring the final goal of the match in the 90th minute. …

Bernews / Business

AM Best Affirms Ratings For Cavello Bay

August 13, 2026

AM Best has affirmed an A [Excellent] rating for Bermuda-based Cavello Bay Re, a subsidiary of Enstar, citing strong financials and a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” [Excellent] of Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited [Cavello Bay] [Bermuda], …

Bernews / Sport

Trio Compete At Pan Pacific Championships

August 13, 2026

Bermuda swimmers Jack Harvey, Emma Harvey and Madelyn Moore began competing at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California. Jack Harvey finished eighth in the men’s 100 metres backstroke A final. He recorded a time of 54.51 seconds to finish ninth overall in the preliminary heats and qualify for the A final and …

Bernews / Sport

Video: Flora Of Bermuda Wins Oak Tree Stakes

August 13, 2026

Racehorse Flora Of Bermuda, named after Dame Flora Duffy, claimed victory in the recent Rolls-Royce Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester. The five-year-old filly, ridden by James Doyle, went off as the 5/2 favourite and showed strong stamina in her first outing over seven furlongs in the Group 3 race. Flora Of Bermuda …

Bernews / News

BMDA Clarify Position On Advanced Practice Nurses

August 13, 2026

Noting they have ”enormous respect for Bermuda’s nurses and the critical role they play in our healthcare system,” the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association said they do not “support independent Advanced Practice Nurses [APNs] medical practice or independent prescribing in Bermuda.” Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] President Dr. Kyjuan Brown said, “The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association [BMDA] wishes to …

Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 12 2026

August 13, 2026

August 12 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,948.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 11 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 10 …

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Road safety plan promises to halve death toll by 2030

August 13, 2026

Immediate action is being taken on road safety, with a broader strategy in place to reduce serious collisions and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030, according to the transport minister.
At a media bri…

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American tourist is island’s 13th road fatality of 2026

August 13, 2026

An American visitor involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton on Tuesday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality this year, police said on Wednesday afternoon.
The Bermuda Poli…

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Doctors’ position ‘remains clear’ on broader capabilities

August 13, 2026

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association has doubled down on its position against expanding autonomy for advanced practice nurses.
Kyjuan Brown, the association president, insisted that the stance was …

News / Royal Gazette

Hamilton Princess breaks silence around staff walkout

August 13, 2026

The hotel at the centre of a demonstration this week that saw staff down tools for a half-day assured the public that services were now running smoothly.
A spokeswoman for the Hamilton Princess & …

News / Royal Gazette

Publish these road safety plans, OBA MP urges Government

August 13, 2026

An opposition MP has urged the Government to publish how it plans to reduce the amount of serious injuries and deaths on the roads by 50 per cent by 2030.
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minister of Nat…

News / Royal Gazette

Objections raised over seniors housing project

August 13, 2026

Environmental charities have raised questions about a proposed seniors housing development in Warwick.
A recent planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a 27-u…

News / Royal Gazette

Warning issued to remove fishing gear after turtle tragedy

August 13, 2026

Marine wildlife experts are urging fishing fans to take more care with their lines and ropes after the death of a rare hawksbill turtle near Hinson’s Island.
It was discovered floating by a member of …

News / Royal Gazette

Ferry repairs set to be completed

August 13, 2026

Urgent work to repair a ferry serving the Pink Route is hoped to be completed before the end of the week.
The route, which services Warwick and Paget, was suspended late last month for urgent repairs …

News / Royal Gazette

Forecasters watching two tropical systems

August 12, 2026

Tropical Storm Cristobal became the first named storm to form in the open Atlantic Ocean this year but doe snot appear to be a threat to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Centre reported.
But forecaster…

Bernews / Business

Princess Recognises 29 Summer Students

August 12, 2026

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has recognized 29 students for their contributions this summer. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding group of 29 students who joined our team this season. “Throughout the summer, Bermuda’s young people brought enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and a strong work ethic …

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Bermuda Marks Breastfeeding Awareness Week

August 12, 2026

Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2026 brought together families, healthcare professionals, and community partners for a full programme of activities designed to “celebrate breastfeeding and strengthen support for parents across Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout the week, the Bermuda National Breastfeeding Committee and the Department of Health delivered a series of educational, creative, and community‑building events. …

News / Royal Gazette

Minister reflects on Breastfeeding Awareness Week

August 12, 2026

The Ministry of Health highlighted the importance of breastfeeding last week with a series of educational community-building events as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
The activities, organised b…

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Young interns reap rewards of work programme

August 12, 2026

Fifteen interns have completed a six-week SkillCraft youth internship with host organisations across Bermuda to gain valuable work experience.
They worked on social media marketing programmes which fe…

Business / Royal Gazette

Bank price climbs 0.95%

August 12, 2026

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index held at 3,948.83 after no activity on the domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield Bank rose 60 cents or 0.95 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange t…

Business / Royal Gazette

Waters leading Axa XL’s large commercial and speciality business

August 12, 2026

Axa XL has made Matt Waters head of its large commercial and speciality business unit.
Lucy Pilko, Axa XL’s chief executive, Americas, said their large commercial and speciality clients are navigating…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Speed cameras will influence road behaviours’

August 12, 2026

As Government aims to half road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030, the Police Commissioner lauded the pending roll-out of speed cameras – but stressed tha

Business / Royal Gazette

David Soutter appointed RiverStone International CRO

August 12, 2026

David Soutter is the new group chief risk officer at RiverStone International, reporting to chief executive Paul Brockman.
The company is an acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance…

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hegseth welcomes Colombia to counter-drug alliance after its election

August 12, 2026

The meeting of the so-called Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition took place in Panama, whose canal became an early focus of President Donald Trump’s Latin America

Bernews / Business

Google Plans Third Subsea Bermuda Cable Link

August 12, 2026

Google announced plans for a third subsea cable connection involving Bermuda, with the new Canoa system set to link the island directly with the Dominican Republic. Google’s announcement said, “Canoa is a new subsea cable system connecting the Dominican Republic to Bermuda. Canoa comes from the Taíno word for canoe, harkening to the longstanding maritime …

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

August 12, 2026

The countries could help define the mechanism’s scope, provide personnel to oversee its implementation or contribute troops to observe or take part in inspectio

Bermuda Broadcasting / News

‘Once in a lifetime’: Iceland experiences full solar eclipse, Spain up next

August 12, 2026

A break in the clouds allowed holidaymakers and locals to glimpse the celestial phenomenon

International News via Reuters:

The skies above Iceland f

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Australia sets ‘world-leading’ minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

August 12, 2026

Gig workers will be paid at least A$31.30 ($22.11) an hour, above Australia’s minimum wage of A$26.44, while remaining responsible for maintaining third-party i

Bernews / News

Bermuda To Host Mexico In Tennis Davis Cup

August 12, 2026

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] confirmed that official approval has been granted for Bermuda to host its 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie against Mexico next month, marking the historic return of Davis Cup competition to local shores after three decades. A spokesperson said, “Following the initial announcement earlier this year celebrating Bermuda’s …

News / Royal Gazette

Mangrove Bay Post Office reopens after renovations

August 12, 2026

A West End post office has officially reopened after almost a year of renovations.
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…

News / Royal Gazette

Limit remains for lobster licences as season nears

August 12, 2026

A limit of 175 recreational lobster diver licences is to remain in place as fishing season for the popular catch opens on September 1.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…