Butterfield’s credit rating outlook upgraded by S&P
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its outlook on Butterfield Bank’s BBB+ long-term credit rating to stable from negative, based on the bank’s improving capital profile and Bermuda’s improving econom…
David Stubbs Appointed Head Of Listing Services
Conyers announced the appointment of David Stubbs as Head of Listing Services within its Bermuda Corporate Practice. A spokesperson said, “David is Counsel in Conyers’ Bermuda Corporate practice and brings extensive experience advising issuers of securities on the BSX. His practice focusses on securities listings across multiple asset classes, including international debt, equity, investment funds and …
Spizzirri Stuns Seed as Drama Peaks in Devonshire
The 2026 STARR Bermuda Open reached a fever pitch on quarter-finals day, as world number 90 Nicholas Spizzirri produced a miraculous comeback to stun fourth see
Grit and Gradients: White Grinds Out Result in East Cleveland
Bermuda’s Conor White produced a resilient performance for Jakroo Handsling Racing as the 2026 National Road Series kicked off with a brutal 100-mile test at
Altitude and Ambition: Smith-Mills Primed for Season Charge
Bermuda’s middle-distance star Nirobi Smith-Mills has returned from a grueling high-altitude training camp in South Africa, describing the experience as a vit
Senators Shut Out as Montgomery Makes Professional Bow
Belleville Senators endured a frustrating night at the CAA Arena, falling 3–0 to the Utica Comets in a contest defined by clinical finishing and a milestone d
Traffic diverted after Shelly Bay crash
Police are processing the scene; motorists urged to exercise caution
There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, just east of the Sh
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Defeated In Cup
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 3-1 on penalties at home to the New England Revolution in the Lamar US Open Cup Round of 32. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Rhode Island equalising in stoppage time through JJ Williams after Diego Fagundez had given the MLS side the lead. Tanner Beason scored …
Bermuda Beach Volleyball Qualifiers Begin
Bermuda’s national beach volleyball qualifiers for the Central American and Caribbean Games are under way at Elbow Beach. The event, organised by the Bermuda Volleyball Association, forms part of the selection process for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8. Spectators are welcome, with competition starting at 9am …
UK’s Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
Starmer told reporters it was unforgivable that he had not been told about Mandelson having failed security vetting “when I was telling parliament that due proc
French finance minister calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
In pre-recorded comments at a crypto conference in Paris, Lescure said the relatively small volume of euro-pegged stablecoins compared to dollar-pegged ones was
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage
The change in rhetoric reflects Leo’s growing concern with the direction of global leadership, experts said, after he maintained a relatively low profile for a
Serious crash near Shelly Bay MarketPlace
A serious, single-vehicle road crash happened just east of The MarketPlace close to Shelly Bay, police said this morning.
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…
Lords: New UK Paper On OTs is ‘Urgently Needed’
The House of Lords Constitution Committee “finds that a new UK Government White Paper on the UK Overseas Territories is urgently needed” as the “2012 White Paper is now badly out of date.” A statement said, “The House of Lords Constitution Committee finds that a new UK Government White Paper on the UK Overseas Territories …
General David Petraeus To Speak In Bermuda
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] announced that General David Petraeus, the former CIA Director, will serve as keynote speaker at their conference in September 2026. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] today announced that General David H. Petraeus will serve as keynote speaker at the Bermuda International …
Conor White Finishes 31st At East Cleveland
Bermudian cyclist Conor White, competing for Jakroo Handsling Racing, finished 31st in the 100-mile East Cleveland Classic during the opening event of the National Road Series in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. White recorded a time of 3:54:11 in a race featuring over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, including climbs up Saltburn Bank. He crossed the finish …
WER Joell Tennis Tournament Continues
The W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium hosted matches in the W.E.R. Joell Memorial Tennis Tournament, where leading seeds delivered dominant performances. Caitlin Conyers defeated Arianna Parra Delgado 6-3, 6-1. Conyers took the first set 6-3 and dropped only one game in the second set to complete the win. Wayne Montgomery defeated Zachary Mcguire 6-1, 6-0 in …
Thales Francis Top Scorer For Inter BDA
Inter BDA striker Thales Francis won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the Corona League this season. Francis, whose goals helped Inter BDA secure a second successive title, scored 13 goals in 12 matches. Jahmir Trott was the second-highest scorer with 12 goals for Tuff Dogs, while Domah Williams finished third with ten …
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war
Brent crude futures declined by $3.09, or 3.11%, to $96.30 a barrel at 0942 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $4.01, or 4.23%, to $90.68 a ba
NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
Estonian intelligence warned in February its neighbour Russia is already stockpiling ammunition for future wars after the conflict in Ukraine ends
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London’s FTSE 100 edges lower as utilities and miners weigh
Shares of utility companies slipped and dragged the benchmark lower after the Financial Times reported on Thursday that the Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vowed
Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and U.S. President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the U.S. and Iran could
World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes
Trump said the next meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators could take place at the weekend
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World stocks held n
Bermudian footballers heralded in exhibition
The legacy of some of Bermuda’s most famous footballers and their impact on the world stage is being celebrated in an exhibition to be unveiled at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall today.
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Best praises Wembley cup final heroics of Wells
Clyde Best has hailed fellow Bermudian Nahki Wells’s heroics in Luton Town’s 3-1 win against Stockport County in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
The Bermuda striker scored twice as …
The Bermuda striker scored twice as …
Watch: Kyle Swan wants to spark a fireworks revolution
Bermuda’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Kyle Swan, believes the island is missing an opportunity to weave fireworks displays into community events, tourism initiatives, calendar and holiday celebrations.
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Bermuda re/insurance market’s credibility has come far
Back in 2006, the Bermuda Monetary Authority had just 37 staff, overseeing the island’s entire financial sector, including an international re/insurance sector growing fast with a wave of post-Hurrica…
Insured losses hit $114bn over three quarters, says Aon
Global insured losses reached about $114 billion through the first three quarters of 2025 despite a relatively quiet third quarter, pointing to the growing influence of secondary perils on the re/insu…
Ogier and MJM team up to support cross-border client needs
International and offshore law firm Ogier and Bermudian-based MJM have entered into an alliance to better support clients with cross-border matters.
This will enable the two firms to offer co-ordinate…
This will enable the two firms to offer co-ordinate…
Government caps fuel prices until October
After announcing last month that the island was “closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets”, the Minister of Home Affairs has directed the Regulato…
Fewer than 50 buses running as fleet faces ‘mechanical issues’
Dozens bus cancellations were listed on Thursday by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses w…
The department said 46 buses w…
Bermuda Named ‘Best Weekend Destination’
Bermuda has been named the “Best Weekend Destination in the World” in the 14th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards by Global Traveler. The publication said, “Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers Aug. 1, 2025–Jan. 31, 2026, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of leisure luxury and lifestyle travel. This survey ran …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 16 2026
April 16 saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $59,400.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ld, closing up 30.0% at $6.50 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Polaris Holding Co. Ltd, closing even at $7.25 per share. 1,000 shares were traded by Watlington Waterworks Ltd, …
Bus service disrupted across island due to mechanical faults
Some runs have been cancelled while a manufacturer technician assists with repairs and parts are expected next week, and DPT says 20 new electric buses will arr
Teachers reimagine STEM education in Bermuda
Participants completed epidemiology and engineering design challenges to prepare classroom-ready lessons
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From mapping the spread of a
This evening (April 16) ,
This evening (April 16) , the UK House of Lords’ Constitution Committee published its findings, following the review conducted of the Overseas Territories Joint Declaration.
Maritime Marriage: ELAINE TWINN & NICHOLAS GRICE
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- ELAINE TWINN ofNorfolkUnited Kingdom (Divorced)andNICHOLAS CHARLES GRICE ofNorfolkUnited Kingdom (Divorced)
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Maritime Marriage: SALLY AREL & GALEN KOESTER
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: WILLIAM BOONE & HEIDI BEE
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:- WILLIAM RANDOLPH BOONE ofWesterville, OhioU.S.A. (Single)andHEIDI ELIZABETH BEE ofWesterville, OhioU.S.A. (Divorced)
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Maritime Marriage: ATHENA DEDOW & MATTHEW KRISCHKE
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Maritime Marriage: SIERRA GANG & ADAM RIEHLMANN
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
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Kappa Classic Results, Day 2
U9 boys
Group A
FC Bascome Blue 4 Dandy Town Golds 0
St David’s Warriors 2 BAA White 0
Group B
Southampton Rangers 2 PHC Whites 2
Group C
Vasco Greens 0 WFA Parma 2
Group D
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Local players declare for Bermuda Smash Invitational draft
An increased number of local players have registered for the third edition of the Bermuda Smash Invitational, with 54 having declared their interest in being included in the player draft at Bailey’s B…
Political appointments… what should the public know?
OBA wants transparency on Minister-appointed roles; Government says law allows for political appointments; We take a look at the remuneration for some of those
Spring into the Arts: Senior School Showcase 2026
Spring into the Arts: Senior School Showcase 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Less than 50 buses running as fleet faces ‘mechanical issues’
Dozens bus cancellations were listed this evening by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses …
The department said 46 buses …
Renewable targets slashed in national energy policy proposal
The Government plans to abandon its “ambitious” target for the island to produce 85 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and instead expects to produce 93 per cent from fossil fuels i…
Lords call for ‘urgent’ White Paper on OTs
A House of Lords committee has urged the British Government to “urgently” publish a new policy document on its Overseas Territories, echoing a call this year by Bermuda’s Attorney-General for a “revis…
Whitehall must treat Bermuda seriously, says UK peer
Bermuda is a “wonderful and successful place” which should be held in “extremely high regard” by officials at Westminster, according to the peer who led a review into Britain’s relationship with its O…
Bus Disruptions ‘Due To Mechanical Issues’
The Department of Public Transportation is “experiencing service disruptions due to mechanical issues with buses” and “currently, 46 buses are in service across all routes; however, some runs have had to be cancelled due to a lack of available buses.” The Department spokesperson said, “Buses are taken out of service for various reasons. Some of …