The story of a boy
The story of a boy from Bermuda who dared to dream beyond the horizon returned home this week—not just on screen, but in spirit.
BELCO Backs Youth Football as Title Sponsor of 14th Annual Kappa Classic
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has been named the title sponsor of the 14th Annual Kappa Classic, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to youth de
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 18
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 18th. On Saturday the Norwegian Jewel and the Valiant Lady cruise ships and the Gail Bhuwan spares ship are expected, on Sunday the Gail Bhuwan container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container …
Video: Montgomery Scores For Belleville
Blake Montgomery scored on his debut for the Belleville Senators against the Syracuse Crunch in their final home game of the American Hockey League season yesterday [April 17]. The Bermudian forward, who joined Belleville on an amateur tryout agreement after signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators, found the net in the final …
Texas man jailed for plot to smuggle cannabis
An American drug mule caught with more than ten kilograms of cannabis with an estimated top value of nearly $1 million has been sentenced to six years behind bars.
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…
Paralegal cleared of social-media charges
A paralegal accused of sending “grossly offensive” social-media posts to a police officer has had his name cleared.
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…
Bermuda going all out for victory against Grenada
Bermuda coach Naquita Robinson is aiming to close out the Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers with victory over Grenada at Flora Duffy Stadium tonight (7pm).
While there are no prospects of progressing to the…
While there are no prospects of progressing to the…
Bermuda football exhibition a big hit
The official opening of the More Than A Game — From Bermuda’s Fields To The World exhibition proved to be a big hit among those gathered inside the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall yesterday.
The …
The …
Personal freedom at heart of Fire
I have recently come across a couple of articles about the Fire movement, which gained significant traction around 16 years ago. Fire stands for “financial independence, retire early”, emphasising agg…
Getting a pay rise? Then double down on paying off debt
Dear Dave,
I’ll be graduating college in May with a degree in elementary education. I’ll have a job at a local school waiting for me, and this will be the first time in my life I’ve made more than min…
I’ll be graduating college in May with a degree in elementary education. I’ll have a job at a local school waiting for me, and this will be the first time in my life I’ve made more than min…
AM Best Upgrades Ratings Of SiriusPoint
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a” [Excellent] from “a-” [Excellent] of the rated operating subsidiaries of SiriusPoint Ltd. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 17 2026
April 17 saw 3,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $154,350.00 BD. 1,900 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $56.00 per share, while the other 1,500 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,598.34, …
Police issue 70 tickets in NSC parking crackdown
The Bermuda Police Service has issued a fresh warning to motorists attending events at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, following a wave of illegal par
Kappa Classic Day 3 results
U7 boys
Group A
Dandy Town Golds 0 Somerset Red 3
Somerset Red 0 WFA Real Madrid 3
Group B
PHC Blacks 4 X-Roads Purple 0
X-Roads Purple 0 Devonshire Colts Orange 8
Group C
Hamilton…
YGS To Face Hood In Corona Cup Final
YGS will face Robin Hood in the Corona League Cup final at Goose Gosling’s Field tonight [April 17]. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7pm. YGS finished as runners-up in the league, while Hood placed fourth. Inter BDA won the title, finishing level on points with YGS but with a superior goal difference. …
Five-Day Hockey Camp Set For Summer
The Bermuda Hockey Federation has partnered with SportWays to deliver a five-day junior camp at the National Sports Centre. The camp will run from June 29 to July 3, with participation open to players aged 6 to 15, ranging from beginners to junior league level. It will combine technical training with social activities, offering participants …
BOARD BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: BERMUDA PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY BOARDRegulation Act: Bermuda Public Accountability Act 2011 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD APPEALS TRIBUNAL INSURANCE
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: APPEALS TRIBUNAL – INSURANCERegulation Act: Insurance Act 1978 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD APPEALS TRIBUNAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (HEALTH INSURANCE)
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: APPEALS TRIBUNAL – GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (HEALTH INSURANCE)Regulation Act: Government Employees (Health Insurance) Act 1986 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD APPEALS TRIBUNAL CREDIT UNION
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: APPEALS TRIBUNAL – CREDIT UNIONRegulation Act: Credit Union Act, 2010 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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BOARD APPEALS TRIBUNAL CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS
Boards and Committees 2026 Board: APPEALS TRIBUNAL – CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONSRegulation Act: Contributory Pensions Act 1970 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed
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Belco breakfast comes with salute to frontline finest
Belco hosted an appreciation breakfast to recognise those who work year-round to keep Bermuda’s lights on.
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…
Lords’ constitutional committee call for new White Paper on OTs
The UK’s House of Lords’ Constitution Committee chaired by Lord Strathclyde have asked for the Minister of State for the Overseas Territories to respond to thei
More Than A Game Exhibition
More Than A Game Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Price hikes, outlook cuts – What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 to $90 per barrel to $150 to $200 per barrel in recent weeks, a financial hit for an industry where fuel accounts for up to
Bank rises on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index rose 0.13 (0 per cent) to 3,598.34 today as two issues traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, today, and up 118.78 (3.3 per cent) for the week.
Bank of Butterfield was up $2 (3.7 per c…
Bank of Butterfield was up $2 (3.7 per c…
Governor to host King’s Birthday reception
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, will host the first King’s Birthday celebration at Government House in more than two years.
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open to all commercial vessels during a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire accord
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Oil falls 11% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Brent crude futures fell $10.42, or 10.48%, to $88.97 a barrel by 12:39 p.m. EDT (1639 GMT), after falling to a session low of $86.09. U.S
International
India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
Opposition groups said while they were in favour of quotas for women legislators, the linking of the plan to a mass redrawing of constituency boundaries was a
Police hand out 70 parking tickets in one day
Police issued 70 tickets yesterday to drivers parked along sidewalks near the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …
Windblown series documents Newport to Bermuda race
A special preview of an upcoming documentary highlighting one of sailing’s most iconic races was held last night at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The fil
Waldron Secures Two Top Three Finishes
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured two top-three finishes during His latest appearance at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In the fourth race of the program, a Trot Class event, Waldron drove Wiggy Hill to a second-place finish. The pair recorded a time of 1:58.2, crossing the line one length behind the …
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List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 17, 2026
The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal. or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm weekdays at the Department of Planning, Seven Arches Building, 3rd Floor, 44 West, Church Street, City of Hamilton HM12.
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Bowler David Maycock gets World Series invite
Bermudian ten-pin bowler David Maycock is looking forward to competing against the best globally after being invited to the Professional Bowlers Association World Series of Bowling, taking place in Br…
Knee injury continues to sideline Reese Jones
Bermuda defender Reese Jones Jr is back home as he continues with his recovery from a knee injury.
Jones, who plays for English non-League club Binfield, has been out of action since last October whe…
Jones, who plays for English non-League club Binfield, has been out of action since last October whe…
Marsh announces promotions and hires
Marsh has announced a series of promotions and new hires in Bermuda, as the global risk and insurance broker strengthens its local operations.
The company said four employees had been promoted across …
The company said four employees had been promoted across …
Millions pledged by corporate champion of child cancer care
A generous backer with a long history of supporting the St Baldrick’s Foundation has announced a five-year $4.3 million commitment to the cause of life-saving childhood cancer research.
The Bermudian-…
The Bermudian-…
City of Hamilton addresses bugs in new smart parking system
Motorists were asked for patience as the Corporation of Hamilton works out bugs in a newly installed smart parking programme.
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…
Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
Hundreds of ships and 20,000 seafarers have remained stranded inside the Gulf waiting to pass through the key waterway, which handles about 20% of the world’s o
UK stocks end week higher after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.7% higher at 10,667.63 points, clocking gains for a fourth straight week
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Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people
After arriving in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and economic hub, by plane from the capital Yaounde, Leo told the crowd that many in the country are suffering
Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon truce, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’
Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States as part of any deal
Ball Hockey League: CG & BDA Spirits Win
The PCC Hockey Rink hosted a double-header in Bermuda Ball Hockey that produced 13 goals across two matches. Alexandra Mosher 2 CG 5 CG defeated Alexandra Mosher 5–2 in a seven-goal contest. Jeremy Estey opened the scoring in the first period to give CG the lead. Alexandra Mosher equalised through Adam Mattatall, before Ryan Sulley …
FDM says energy policy change reflects its long-held view
The Free Democratic Movement has welcomed the Government’s “overdue recognition” that renewable energy targets it had previously set were unrealistic — adding that liquefied natural gas should be purs…
Bermuda tightens grip on global ILS market
Bermuda is shoring up its position at the centre of the global insurance-linked securities market, with fresh data showing a steady surge in alternative capital and a pipeline of new structures into 2…
Marsh Announces Promotions & New Hires
Marsh has announced several promotions and new hires in its Bermuda operations, reinforcing its focus on talent development. A spokesperson said, “Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced several personnel changes within its Bermuda operations, reinforcing Marsh Risk’s continued focus on nurturing and honoring exceptional …
Robinson Sisters Win Medals In South Carolina
Bermudian sisters Raelyn and Reyna Robinson delivered standout performances at the Titans Track Classic V in South Carolina, winning multiple medals at the event. A spokesperson said, “The Titans Track Classic V was held this past weekend [April 11th] in Inman, SC, which proved to be an exciting and inspiring event for two young athletes. The …
Art exhibition celebrates Clyde Best football legacy
The Bermuda Society of Arts debuts the exhibition at the City Hall on Friday evening
Full statement from the BSOA:
The Bermuda Society of Arts will