Google agrees to settle UK app developers’ lawsuit for $353 million
The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google’s Play Store in the United
Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win
Premier Christine Frechette, who leads the right-of-center Coalition Avenir Quebec government, made the announcement on Thursday at a press conference to begin
Oil rises by over $1 as White House says no US-Iran talks happening
Brent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $88.92 a barrel at 11:35 a.m. ET (1535 GMT)
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Oil prices rose by more
WiRe Bermuda launches conference for women in reinsurance
Women in Reinsurance Bermuda has launched ReWiRe, its flagship event for women in reinsurance.
The inaugural conference will be held on October 29 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Org…
The inaugural conference will be held on October 29 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Org…
Medical finding prompts adjustment to road fatality toll
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm that the death of a male motorcyclist – understood to be a 62-year-old Pembroke man – following a repo
Partial North Shore Road closure extended through September
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that the ongoing lane closure on North Shore Road near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Parish ha
Judge quashes government postal deal with US firm
A government agreement with a US courier company is to be ended by order of the Supreme Court over a lack of proper procurement procedure.
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden, in a ruling handed down on Wed…
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden, in a ruling handed down on Wed…
Mirrors launches youth-led mental wellness initiative
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy (CPLA), kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivi
Dandy Town and North Village to open season in Charity Cup
The 2026-27 domestic football season officially kicks off with the Charity Cup between Dandy Town and North Village at Bernard Park on September 6 (8pm).
In the heavyweight battle, League and Friends…
In the heavyweight battle, League and Friends…
Police revise 2026 road fatality figure after medical evidence
A change to the number of road fatalities on the island this year came after medical findings, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
The total to date for 2026 is 12, not 13.
Results “ultimately veri…
The total to date for 2026 is 12, not 13.
Results “ultimately veri…
KBB locates 122 abandoned, derelict boats
An environmental group was called for the removal of about 122 abandoned boats and wreckage located around the island.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful found the remnants during a three-day survey that serves a…
Keep Bermuda Beautiful found the remnants during a three-day survey that serves a…
Durham To Face Bascome In Kickboxing
Che Durham will face Matisse Bascome in an all-Bermudian kickboxing fight at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, on Saturday [August 29]. Durhan, of Aries Sports Centre, will meet Bascome, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a 180-pound catchweight contest. DIFC 001 will feature several bouts across mixed martial arts, …
Aon donates $10k to cancer charity
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to the DailyMale charity to assist in the purchase of screening kits and the running costs of the charities
‘Severely emaciated’ manatee’s cause of death under investigation
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment confirmed the death of the mammal which was found in Harrington Sound, more than 1,000 miles away from its natural
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) has
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 of wreckage for potential removal under its ongoing Abandoned Boat Initiative.
Manatee’s cause of death under investigation
A lifeless male manatee found 1,000 miles from its normal range was taken and examined at a secure location, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said today.
Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, M…
Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, M…
Bailey’s Bay and St David’s opt for change in Eastern Counties
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…
Lazai Outerbridge, Derrick Brangman and C…
Division in PLP over new members past political affiliation
The Progressive Labour Party Chair, Dawn Simmons offered no comment on the new resolution passed by the Central Committee on Monday
Divisions have emerge
Local Officials Confirm Manatee Found Dead
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 …
Video: G-Ball Under-17 Face Maidstone
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 …
Poland urges EU to fine Meta €250 million for scams and false ads
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
Adam Hall Scores Two Runs For Goldeyes
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 …
Nahki Wells And Luton Set To Play Chelsea
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 …
Record debt and election politics raise stakes for French budget
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
The Progressive Labour Party appears
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.
St David’s And Bailey’s Bay Name Cricket Teams
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, …
Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says
Europe’s oldest living monarch and Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991, Harald was taken to hospital on August 17
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Number of UK young people not in work or education drops under 1 million
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
Ten Students Complete ASU BIOS Internships
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, …
Matches Moved To Barbados Due To Lights Issue
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, …
DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Match In Seoul
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 …
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv’s use of British missiles
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
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
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
Britain’s FTSE 100 slips as Nvidia optimism fails to lift market
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%
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Sterling slips as investors pare BoE rate hike bets ahead of Jackson Hole
The British pound dipped 0.1% to $1.3578 on Thursday, retreating from last week’s six-month high
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Sterling eased to a
Inspector Dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service
Commissioner Simons confirms dismissal after Special Case Hearing
Inspector David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service with
Kiwon Waldron Wins At Harrah’s Hoosier Park
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 …
Nisbett Competes At CSI2 Event In China
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 …
Airforce Wins Race Day 18 Sailing Series
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 …
No home matches for Bermuda as lights go out on qualifiers
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…
John Barry Nusum’s side were meant to travel to St…
BMA takes first step towards bank-failure regime
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…
DeSilva adviser defends sole-source housing contracts
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 …
Senior police officer dismissed
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…
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Bhagwan had been dismissed a…
Boy, 14, on e-bike stopped at twice the speed limit
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 …
Officers clocked a …
Perinchief questions constitutionality of PLP membership changes
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 …
Phil Perinchief, who served as the island’s top …
AM Best On Bermuda, Reinsurance & More
“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 …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 26 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 …
The Department of Sport and
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.
Kempe 77th & Patton 110th At ILCA Worlds
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 …
Bermuda’s Tennis Team Named For Davis Cup
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 …