Two dead in Grand Canyon after flash flood, park service says
Heavy rainfall brought surging waters through the canyon on Saturday, destroying trails and footbridges, damaging infrastructure that carries water for use thro
Cyclist Gabriella Arnold battles to top-10 finish in Iowa
Bermudian cyclist Gabriella Arnold produced a gritty endurance display to secure a seventh-place finish at the gruelling Core4 Cycling Race in Iowa.
The dema
Comet International Championship: Bailey seals world crown
Bermuda’s Rudy Bailey has captured another historic title after being crowned the International Comet Champion following a superb performance off the Corsica
Talbot seals main event as fight night thrills at North Field
The North Field at the National Sports Centre played host to a memorable night of combat sports as the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship made its debu
Premier heads to Europe for insurance-focused meetings
David Burt will be in Belgium and France this week to participate in meetings and talks predominantly focused on Bermuda’s re/insurance industry.
The Premier and Minister of Finance will join the Ass…
The Premier and Minister of Finance will join the Ass…
Soccer-Argentina’s Messi ends international career
The record eight-times Ballon d’Or winner is his country’s record appearance-maker and scorer with 125 goals in 207 games, having transformed a complicated rela
Adam Hall Helps Winnipeg Claim Win
Bermuda baseball player Adam Hall and the Winnipeg Goldeyes rallied from two runs down to beat the Lake Country DockHounds 3-2 at Blue Cross Park in the American Association West Division. The outfielder helped Winnipeg improve to 51-41 as the Goldeyes won the three-game series 2-1. Lake Country led 2-0 after five innings before Winnipeg …
BHS announces ‘exceptional’ exam performance
Bermuda High School has announced the results of its 2025-26 I/GCSE cohort, saying that the grades reflect the dedication and academic commitment of its Year 11 pupils.
The school said that of particu…
The school said that of particu…
Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month
Trump also said U.S. air defences had shot down all Iranian missiles that could have caused any damage and said that tough new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran w
EY Bermuda names two scholarship recipients
Jayunae’ Bailey and Samiah Fisher have been awarded the 2026 EY Bermuda Gil Tucker Scholarship.
The scholarship fund, created in honour of Gil Tucker, who retired in 2015 after serving as EY Bermuda’s…
The scholarship fund, created in honour of Gil Tucker, who retired in 2015 after serving as EY Bermuda’s…
Abir members bring in record $197bn in premiums
A group of Bermuda’s leading international re/insurers brought in nearly $200 billion in gross premiums in 2025 – a record-breaking year, according to a new report.
The Association of Bermuda Insurers…
The Association of Bermuda Insurers…
Enhanced screening measures added at LF Wade
New electronic screening measures have been put in place at LF Wade International Airport for United States citizens travelling back to the US.
US Customs and Border Protection has announced the intr…
US Customs and Border Protection has announced the intr…
Payroll changes at BGA prompts Union meeting
Agitated employees at a local company have sought Union advice because of upcoming changes to how they are paid
Agitated employees at a local company ha
Sweden inks French war ship order
Sweden in May said it would order the vessels from the French company in a $4 billion deal that will triple its air defence capacity in the face of security thr
Peru seeks to lead UN labour body amid funding shortfall
Peru has nominated its former Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea to lead the ILO, a letter posted on the ILO website showed
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Italy’s population to shrink by 4 million by 2050, stats agency says
In new demographic projections extending to 2080, ISTAT said Italy’s resident population would fall to 55 million in 2050 from 58.9 million at the start of 2025
Best documentary takes home award in Atlanta
A documentary about trailblazing Bermudian footballer Clyde Best has won Best International Film at a film festival in Atlanta.
Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story was recognised…
PHC Foundation Awards $31,000 In Scholarships
The PHC Foundation awarded a total of $31,000 in scholarships to seven students, with Amir Weller, T’syi Showers, Chavi Pacheco, Kauai Evans, Keyara Signor, Antoinette Barry, and Ja’Shay Trott all earning scholarships. A spokesperson said, “The PHC Foundation recently held its 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Chubb Bermuda. “A total of $31,000 was awarded to seven …
Youth Basketball League Registration Opens
Registration is open for the 2026–2027 Bermuda Youth Basketball League, open to players aged 14 to 18 of all skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 BYB League, the flagship competitive program of Bermuda Youth Basketball [BYB], with players’ ages 14 to 18 of all skill and experience levels invited …
PHC hands out more than $30,000 in scholarships
The PHC Foundation recently held its 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Chubb Bermuda.
A total of $31,000 was awarded to seven students to support their studies at the high school, college, an…
A total of $31,000 was awarded to seven students to support their studies at the high school, college, an…
41-year-old man injured in Pembroke crash
A man was in the Intensive Care Unit this morning after a serious crash that took place at about midnight.
A police spokesman said that at about 12.01am today, police received reports of a serious roa…
A police spokesman said that at about 12.01am today, police received reports of a serious roa…
41-Year-Old Motorcyclist In ICU After Collision
A 41-year-old motorcyclist it’s in the Intensive Care Unit [ICU] following a collision on Happy Valley Road early this morning [Aug 31]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:01am Monday, 31st August 2026, a reported serious single vehicle collision occurred along Happy Valley Road in Pembroke, near Tribe Road Number 3. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, …
Aspida Re Offshore Reinsurance Whitepaper
Aspida Life Re Ltd. announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Demystifying Offshore Reinsurance: Nine Things Every Insurance Professional Should Know, which is described as a “comprehensive resource designed to help insurance professionals better understand offshore reinsurance, its notable growth, and its role in today’s global life and annuity markets.” A spokesperson said, “As demand for …
Video: Aaliyah Nolan Goes Close To Scoring
Footballer Aaliyah Nolan hit the post after a superb run during Barnsley’s 2-1 win at home to Lye Town in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands yesterday [August 30]. The former Bermuda striker burst past two defenders, racing into box before rounding the goalkeeper and striking the outside of the post with a …
41-year-old man in ICU after bike crash
Collision happened on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke
Around 12:01am Monday, 31st August 2026, a reported serious single vehicle collision occurred
PLP: King’s resignation signals crisis within the OBA
The Progressive Labour Party warned today that the resignation of a former One Bermuda Alliance leader from the OBA marks a crisis for the Opposition.
Robert King, who was ousted from leadership in F…
Robert King, who was ousted from leadership in F…
PLP On Robert King’s Resignation From OBA
The PLP has responded to Robert King MP’s resignation from the One Bermuda Alliance, saying it creates a ”significant crisis for the Opposition, and further undermines their already diminished viability and effectiveness.” A spokesperson said, “Robert King MP was elected as Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance by its membership less than a year ago. The …
New Preclearance Process For U.S. Citizens
U.S. officials announced the introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing at Bermuda’s airport for U.S. citizens, saying it uses a “sophisticated facial comparison technology to deliver a touchless, secure, and efficient inspection process for U.S. citizens” to “streamline the preclearance experience.” A spokesperson said, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] announces the introduction of Enhanced Passenger …
Video: Eva Frazzoni On Sudbury Win
Eva Frazzoni has reflected on AFC Sudbury Women’s 2-1 win away to Wroxham Women in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division yesterday [August 30]. The Bermuda women’s national team captain said: “I think we controlled it, but we made it hard for ourselves. “We didn’t finish our chances and let them come back …
Cricket: Warwick, St George’s & PHC Win
An unbeaten double century from Alex Brown and a five-wicket haul by Rahul Sampra highlighted the latest round of domestic 50-over cricket in Bermuda. Brown scored 203 not out as Warwick Workmen’s Club defeated St David’s Cricket Club, while Sampra led St George’s Cricket Club to victory over Willow Cuts. PHC also recorded a First …
OJ Pitcher Reaches 1,000 Eastern County Runs
OJ Pitcher added another landmark to a distinguished cricket career after reaching 1,000 career runs in the Eastern County Cup while scoring an unbeaten half-century for St David’s. The St David’s captain achieved the milestone during Saturday’s [August 29] rain-affected finale against Bailey’s Bay at Lord’s. Pitcher came to the wicket with St David’s under …
Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods
The unprecedented deluge of ice, rock, mud and debris on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday – blamed on a glacier collapse – killed more than 900 people an
ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to adhere to EU’s “very large platform” rules
The services have declared that they reach at least 45 million monthly users in the EU
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The European Commission on Mo
UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade
Calls for reparations – ranging from official apologies to financial compensation – have gained momentum internationally, though opponents argue states and i
Former leader quits the OBA
Statement by Robert King:
“Dear Constituents,
I am writing to personally inform you of an important decision I have made regarding my service in Parliame
Sailing: Kempe & Patton Conclude In Ireland
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton finished 56th and 112th overall, respectively, as the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship concluded in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Kempe placed 23rd in the final Silver Fleet race to complete the 12-race championship with 160 net points. He finished ninth among the 47 sailors in the Silver Fleet …
Curtis & Tucker Win Lawrence Stickers Regatta
Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the Lawrence Stickers Sr. Regatta following Comet Class racing off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club. Curtis and Tucker recorded three first-place finishes and one second-place finish during the four-race series. After discarding their second-place result, they finished with three net points. Gladwin Lambert and Amber Bradshaw placed second with …
Italy extends border curbs with Spain a month after migrant rush
Spanish authorities say between 5,000 and 8,000 people remain in Ceuta after at least 72,000 crossed from neighbouring Morocco on July 30
Internation
As an Independent MP, I
As an Independent MP, I will no longer be bound by party politics when deciding what is right for Bermuda. I will be free to support good ideas, challenge bad ones and work with anyone who is prepared to put Bermuda first.
Bermuda Included In ‘Exotic Marathons’ List
The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge has been featured by Forbes as one of the world’s more unusual destination running events, with the publication including Bermuda in its new feature on “10 Exotic Marathons—The World’s Most Surprising Running Races.” The Forbes feature, published on August 26, focuses on races that can double as travel experiences, with Bermuda …
Europe’s central bankers fear more turbulence in testy U.S. relations
Federal Reserve policymakers went out of their way to ease their counterparts’ concerns this week, promising to honor all of their commitments
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Oil rises over 3% as US, Iran resumes military attacks
Brent crude futures were up $3.15, or 3.58%, to $91.25 a barrel at 0903 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.96, or 3.55%, to $86.36
Albuoy And Pedro Race In Trinidad
Bermudian junior karters Alondro Albuoy and Syah Pedro represented the island at the Nations Cup Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. The pair competed as part of a four-nation field at the Frankie Boodram Wallerfield International Raceway. Pedro finished fifth overall, while Albuoy placed ninth. Albuoy has international racing experience, while the event marked Pedro’s first …
Sophie Weikl Commits To Eckerd College
Bermuda national team beach volleyball player Sophie Weikl has committed to Eckerd College in St Petersburg, Florida. Weikl, a former Mount Saint Agnes Academy student, most recently attended RPS Academies – a sports school in Fort St Lucie. Eckerd College play in the Sunshine State Conference. “I’m beyond excited and incredibly grateful to announce that …
AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says
The FSB is a global watchdog that seeks to identify and manage risks in financial systems
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Financial Stability Board
Stocks cautious on US-Iran escalation, bond yields hit multi-year highs
A 2% jump in oil prices added to concerns about persistent inflation and the risk of further interest rate increases from major central banks, following Federal
Results: Devil’s Isle Fight Championship
Bermudian and overseas fighters competed across several combat sports disciplines at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fighting Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, at the weekend. DIFC 001 featured bouts across mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai and grappling and was sanctioned by the Bermuda Combat Sports Commission. The event, promoted by Na’twuan Fisher, marked …
Nabors Invests $35 Million In Geothermal Tech
Nabors Industries has completed a $35 million strategic equity investment in Quaise Energy, Inc, with the company’s technology “designed to reach deeper, hotter geothermal resources that are otherwise inaccessible with conventional methods.” A spokesperson said, “Nabors Industries announced the completion of a $35 million strategic equity investment in Quaise Energy, Inc. “The transaction positions Nabors as …
Island apparel straight out of Bermuda
Running an online apparel business, Shaun Roberts has found that some Bermudians are quick to click “order” on Amazon.com, but more reluctant when it comes to local online retailers.
The owner of app…
The owner of app…
MP King Resigns From OBA, To Be Independent
Robert King has resigned from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] and will remain in the House of Assembly as an Independent MP. Resigning From OBA, To Remain In House Of Assembly As An Independent MP Mr King represents Constituency #10 Smith’s North and he was first elected in a 2024 by-election following the resignation of …