UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £1.8 billion ($2.5 billion) in July, as higher government spending caused by infl
British retail sales slip in July after World Cup boost
The biggest drag came from clothing and footwear sales, which fell by the most since May 2025, down 2.7% on the month, after many stores began summer sales in J
Sterling extends rally on firm rate-hike bets, subdued dollar
Sterling was last up 0.19% to $1.3658, hovering near its highest since February
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Two men in court accused of false ‘rattlesnake’ reports
Two foreign nationals have been accused in court of spreading false information — believed to be linked to reports of a rattlesnake that resulted in weeks of searches.
Victor Bahia, a 32-year-old Braz…
Victor Bahia, a 32-year-old Braz…
FTSE 100 subdued at the end of volatile week
The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10,747.56 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.4% to 24,596.70 points
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Tree Tops II preschool marks 25 years
On one particularly hot morning at Tree Tops II Preschool in Southampton, a dinosaur bath was happening on the playground.
The children excavated a small depression in the ground, filled it with soapy…
The children excavated a small depression in the ground, filled it with soapy…
Reduced catastrophe losses lift reinsurance first-half results
Bermuda’s leading reinsurers reported exceptionally strong underwriting results in the first half of the year, helped by lower catastrophe losses, although a credit ratings agency warned that more com…
Butterfield Bermuda flies high with Private Jet Club
Bermudian-based aviation service Private Jet Club is partnering with the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, providing a group charter for 200 visiting professional golfers and their support …
Conduit Re Appoints Anthony Mongiello
Conduit Holdings has appointed Anthony Mongiello as Chief Operating Officer of Bermuda-based reinsurance business Conduit Re, succeeding Stuart Quinlan following his retirement earlier this year. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Mongiello as Chief Operating Officer …
James Leitch Passes Actuarial Exam At 16
Bermudian James Leitch has completed his first actuarial examination at the age of 16, beginning a qualification process that most aspiring actuaries tackle much later. Leitch, a former Saltus Grammar School pupil, began preparing for Exam P in January with the help of his father, Trevor, a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. The pair …
Banyan Risk Launches Marine Insurance Product
Banyan Risk Ltd. has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property product with capacity provided by program partner Accredited Insurance Limited. A spokesperson said, “Banyan Risk Ltd, the specialty Managing General Agent [MGA], has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property product, with capacity provided by program partner Accredited Insurance Limited. …
AXIS Capital Appoints Jim Rhyner
AXIS Capital has appointed Jim Rhyner as Head of North America Financial Lines, Programs and Canada, effective August 31. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital] today announced the appointment of Jim Rhyner as Head of North America Financial Lines, Programs, and Canada, effective August 31. He will report to Head of North …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 20 2026
August 20 saw 113 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $591.74 BD. 50 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing at an even $4.30 per share, while the other 63 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $6.50 per share. The BSX finished at 3,858.25, even on …
We have consistently introduced anti-monopoly
We have consistently introduced anti-monopoly and competition laws into the cost-of-living conversation, and we look forward to the final draft of the legislation for scrutiny. Lowering prices is important but protecting Bermudians purchasing power and having options for where we spend our money is crucial. The less competition in the market means only a few players set the prices, and the consumer is forced to accept those prices.
Brianna Ray Makes Eastern Counties History
Brianna Ray made history as the first female player to take the field in the 122-year history of the Eastern Counties cricket series. This was noted by Eastern County Cricket Association, who said, “Last Saturday, during the second match of the 2026 Eastern Counties cricket series, Brianna Ray became the first-ever female player to take …
Fishing Prohibited In Grouper Boxes
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding “commercial and recreational fishers that the ‘Grouper Boxes’, which contain important Black Grouper aggregations, remain closed to fishing until 1 December 2026. ” A Government spokesperson said, “These areas are indicated on the maps as ‘Extended Closure Areas’. “While the areas around the Red Hind aggregations …
Kymani Thomas Receives College Scholarship
Kymani Thomas has received the 2026 Ted Crawford Scholarship, valued at $15,000, to support his HVAC studies at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “For Kymani Thomas, beginning college marks the start of an exciting new chapter. With support from the Hamilton Rotary Club, that journey will begin with one less financial burden and a community …
PJC Partners With Butterfield Championship
Private Jet Club [PJC] has partnered with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for its 2026 PGA TOUR event at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Private Jet Club [PJC] is partnering with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a PGA TOUR event, for its 2026 tournament at Port Royal Golf Course, with the relationship centred on player …
Bermuda Junior Golf Team Named
The Bermuda Golf Association announced the junior team that will represent Bermuda at the North America Cup in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, competing against junior teams from Mexico, Canada and Guatemala. Sa-Qui Robinson will captain the Bermuda team, which includes: Junior Boys Sa-Qui Robinson, Captain Arman Newton Will Weston Grayson Tavares Ramsey Soutter Lachlan Soutter Bantam …
Planning Dept Promotes Grow Local Initiative
The Department of Planning is “reminding landowners and aspiring farmers to register their interest in the Grow Local initiative, an innovative programme designed to connect available land with people looking to grow food and strengthen Bermuda’s agricultural sector.” The spokesperson said, “Developed in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Grow Local supports …
Column: Robinson On Competition Laws & More
[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] The One Bermuda Alliance welcomes the Minister of Home Affairs bringing forward competition laws for consultation, as it is something that our party has long campaigned for. We have consistently introduced anti-monopoly and competition laws into the cost-of-living conversation, and we look forward to the final draft of …
Talbot To Fight Thomas In Main Event
Jibreel “Anszar” Talbot will face Jashun Thomas in an all-Bermudian main event at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, next Saturday [August 29]. Talbot, of Fight City Muay Thai, will meet Thomas, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a middleweight mixed martial arts bout. DIFC 001 now has nine confirmed …
Viking Q2 earnings climb
Viking Holdings reported second-quarter net income of $587.7 million, up 33.8 per cent from a year earlier, as fleet growth and higher revenue per passenger cruise day lifted results.
Revenue rose 16….
Revenue rose 16….
Transocean signs $300M contract for ultra-deepwater drillship
Transocean has announced a two-year binding letter of award for the Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2 drillship with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, India’s largest government-owned oil and gas explorer an…
Bank price dips 10.68%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index held at 3,858.26 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Devonshire Industries saw 50 shares change hands, ending the day price unchanged at $4.30.
Sixty-three Bermuda Press shares …
Devonshire Industries saw 50 shares change hands, ending the day price unchanged at $4.30.
Sixty-three Bermuda Press shares …
Aegon reports half year income of $710.2m
Aegon has reported net income of €608 million (around $710.2 million) during the first half of the year compared to €606 million for the same period last year.
The operating result was €804 million, u…
The operating result was €804 million, u…
Workshop to explore stigma and support around suicide
A one-day workshop at the Bermuda College next month is geared at reducing stigma around suicide.
Held on World Suicide Day on September 10, it will offer practical tools to recognise and respond to p…
Held on World Suicide Day on September 10, it will offer practical tools to recognise and respond to p…
FBI raids Democrat Swalwell’s home in sexual-misconduct investigation, source says
FBI agents seized electronic devices from Swalwell at the San Francisco International Airport and searched his home in Washington, D.C. last weekend
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BermudAir adds nonstop South Caicos route from Newark
BermudAir is expanding its new Turks and Caicos network with twice-weekly non-stop flights between Newark and South Caicos from December 20.
The Bermudian-based airline said the seasonal service, subj…
The Bermudian-based airline said the seasonal service, subj…
NCL Announce 2028 Bermuda Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for its summer 2028 season, featuring more than 450 voyages across 20 ships, including sailings to Bermuda from New York, Boston and Philadelphia. As it pertains to the Bermuda sailings, the company’s announcement said, “NCL will sail for a fifth consecutive season from the City of Brotherly Love with …
UN candidate Baki vows focus on conflict prevention, UN renewal
Baki, who was born in Ecuador to Lebanese immigrant parents and lived in Lebanon during the 1975-1990 civil war, also pledged to lead a “renewal” of the United
Serbia to hold snap elections on Oct 18 or 25, President Vucic says
The parliamentary elections in Serbia were originally set for December 2027
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Serbia will hold snap parliamentary elec
Duncan Russell to leave Aegon
Duncan Russell will step down from the role of chief financial officer at Aegon, ahead of the firm’s planned move of its head office and legal seat to the United States.
The company announced that M…
The company announced that M…
Arch insurance appoints new head of transactional risk
Arch Insurance International has promoted Roger Moniz to head of transactional risk.
Mr Moniz is now responsible for growing Arch’s transactional risk portfolio, which provides coverage for representa…
Mr Moniz is now responsible for growing Arch’s transactional risk portfolio, which provides coverage for representa…
Seasonal protection for black grouper still in effect
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has warned commercial and recreational fishermen off two areas to protect black groupers.
The two “grouper boxes”, which contain black grouper aggregations…
The two “grouper boxes”, which contain black grouper aggregations…
Premier: island’s tally of digital asset businesses now at 56
Advancements for the Government and the Fintech Development Fund to push ahead in digital currency will go before legislators next month in the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier and finance m…
David Burt, the Premier and finance m…
TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Zane DeSilva
TNN FACEBOOK LIVE: Zane DeSilva of Island Construction and ICS Tires, Presentation to Somerset Cricket Club President Richard Scott
Farmers, property owners urged to sign up to Grow Local
Landowners and aspiring farmers are being urged to register their interest in an initiative intended to bring potential agricultural spaces to life.
The Department of Planning’s Grow Local programme, …
The Department of Planning’s Grow Local programme, …
Investigation into illegal emu importation continues
Government authorities continue to investigate the importation of exotic animals after an emu was reportedly brought onto the island.
In response to queries, a spokeswoman for the Department of Enviro…
In response to queries, a spokeswoman for the Department of Enviro…
BMA Register Seven New Insurers In July
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] registered seven new insurers in July 2026, comprising of a Class 1, Class E, Class 3A and Class 2 insurer, two Collateralized insurers and an Agent. Hector Insurance Ltd. and West Grove Re, Ltd. were registered effective July 1, followed by Grove Re Ltd. on July 2 and Nephila Capital …
Company donates $31,000 to cover Cup Match entry for seniors
Somerset Cricket Club have been presented with $31,000 covering the entry fee for seniors that attended this year’s Cup Match in the West End.
Bermuda’s seniors were granted free entry to the annual t…
Bermuda’s seniors were granted free entry to the annual t…
Meta’s Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in southeast of Ireland
Strancally Castle was built around 1830 on land overlooking the River Blackwater and underwent extensive renovation in 2003, according to a state architectural
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered
The accident happened near Gorau in Goronyo local government area and rescue efforts are continuing, said Abdulkadir Yusuf, an area manager at the National Inla
UK’s FTSE 100 flat as mining and oil gains counter broader weakness
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index held steady at 10,748.16 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.55% to 24,508.66 points
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Music and cultural celebration planned for Pig’s Field
A yearly get-together brought by the Department of Culture will come this Saturday to Pig’s Field in Pembroke with a “youth edition” of Cultural Connect.
The free event from 2pm to 4pm at the field of…
The free event from 2pm to 4pm at the field of…
Court: 19-Year-Old Charged With Firearm Offenses
[Written by Don Burgess] A 19-year-old appeared in Magistrates Court today [Aug 20] charged with firearm offences alleged to be in connection with a shooting at Southampton Rangers Sports Club in May. Josef Ferreira was charged with discharging bullets from a firearm on May 24. He was also charged with conspiring to import a firearm into …
Top Canada, US trade negotiators to meet again as deal deadline nears
Canada’s minister responsible for trade with the U.S., Dominic LeBlanc, is due to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. EDT (1
Bermuda names team for cycling event
The Bermuda Bicycle Association has named a five-rider national team to represent Bermuda at the 2026 Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Belize.
Youth Cultural Connect Event On August 22
The Department of Culture will host a special youth edition of its annual Cultural Connect event this Saturday [August 22] from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Pig’s Field, Band Room Lane, Pembroke. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture will host a special youth edition of its annual Cultural Connect stakeholder event this Saturday from …
Police issue close to 120 traffic tickets
Almost 120 tickets — mostly for speeding — were issued to motorists as police and transport officers united to make islands roads safer yesterday.
On its Facebook page, the Bermuda Police Service said…
On its Facebook page, the Bermuda Police Service said…