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Arnold And Mello-Hill Compete In Kansas Event

June 5, 2026

Bermuda cyclists Gabriella Arnold and Philippa Mello-Hill both completed events at the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kansas, taking on one of the most demanding cycling events in the sport. Arnold competed in the prestigious Elite Women’s 200-mile race, finishing the full course in 12:36:10. She covered the listed distance of 206.9 miles, …

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Threatening call made to Westgate

June 5, 2026

The Ministry of Justice can confirm that a threatening telephone call was received earlier in the day on Thursday, 4 June at the Westgate Correctional Facility.

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FDM’s Marc Bean recalls Sir John’s words of wisdom

June 5, 2026

Statement from the Hon. Marc Bean JP on the Passing of Sir John Swan

Today, I join Bermudians in mourning the passing of Sir John Swan.

Upon assuming the

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Tributes pour in for Sir John Swan

June 5, 2026

Tributes flowed in this morning for Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, who was hailed for his “enormous” contribution to the island.
Governor Andrew Murdoch joined the team at Governmen…

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Bermudian Broadway star garners support from Culture Minister

June 5, 2026

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher stars alongside internationally renowned performer Lea Michele in the production of Chess in New York City

Full st

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Vantage Acquired By Howard Hughes Holdings

June 5, 2026

“Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. announced that it has been “successfully acquired” by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. [HHH]. A spokesperson said, “The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $2.1 billion, closed following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. With the closing complete, Vantage anchors Howard Hughes’ transformation into a diversified holding company. “Founded in 2020, Vantage has …

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PLP praises Sir John’s commitment to public service

June 5, 2026

The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party joins all of Bermuda in expressing our condolences on the passing of Sir John Swan, KBE, JP, former Premier of Bermuda and

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EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders

June 5, 2026

Enlargement has risen up the EU agenda due to Russia’s war against Ukraine

International News via Reuters:

The European Union must show it is wil

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June 5, 2026

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Butterfield Extends Stay At Halesowen Town

June 5, 2026

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield will return to Halesowen Town for the 2026/27 season, the UK based club has announced. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce Milan Butterfield has committed to the Yeltz for the 2026/27 campaign. “Milan made 49 appearances last season featuring in midfield and defence. He scored six goals …

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Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

June 5, 2026

Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s Tisza party, which ended right-wing leader Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in an April 12 election landslide, has said it would stop i

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Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

June 5, 2026

A Romanian Navy official’s hand was caught in a V-BAT propeller on May 12 during a Shield AI training exercise on a boat off the Texas coast – severing two of

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Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

June 5, 2026

Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who ousted veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban in an April election, secured the release of 16.4 billion euros ($19.1 billion)

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Bermuda overpower Belize in entertaining women’s friendly

June 5, 2026

Bermuda cruised to an impressive 4-0 win over Belize in an entertaining women’s international friendly at Flora Duffy Stadium last night.
Keunna Dill led the charge with two goals for the Lady Gombey …

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Fireworks expected as Bermuda Smash reaches knockout stage

June 5, 2026

Hamilton Parish Hurricanes coach Clay Smith is eyeing a spot in the final when his side take on Sandys Spartans in the Bermuda Smash Invitational semi-finals at North Field, National Sports Centre, on…

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‘String’ Bean catching eye on and off pitch at Bermuda Smash

June 5, 2026

A coach can instil many skills and tricks in aspiring athletes but he cannot make them taller.
While coaches can drill footwork, sharpen timing, build fitness and scheme tactics, not even the most cre…

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Equestrian community mourns loss of Claire Howard

June 5, 2026

The equestrian community in Bermuda is mourning the loss of Claire Howard, who died suddenly last month just a few days before her 40th birthday.
Howard competed regularly for Bermuda as a teenage sh…

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Insurance industry yet to catch up with AI risk

June 5, 2026

As artificial intelligence grows in usage, so does the risk, an audience at the Bermuda Captive Conference heard.
An informal poll at the event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club found that alt…

Business / Royal Gazette

Tannock explains island’s dominance in maritime liability reinsurance

June 5, 2026

Tawana Tannock told delegates at the Bermuda Captive Conference the story of how Bermuda has emerged as a leader in the maritime liability reinsurance business.
The managing director of the Skuld Berm…

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US-China relations loom over economic future

June 5, 2026

The United States-China relationship is a dominant factor that will impact everyone for a generation, a banking executive told the Bermuda Captive Conference.
Andrew McDougall, Barclays’ group managin…

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Watch: Paradise plans to provide community event space

June 5, 2026

A Paradise Mobile initiative will foster small business development that will bring new ideas to market.
It is part of a rethink of upstairs offices that the company now sees as event space at its 24 …

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Sir John Swan (1935-2026): A man of the people

June 5, 2026

Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier and millionaire businessman, has died, aged 90.
The arc of Bermuda politics during the 1980s and first half of the 1990s is a story of his career’s asc…

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Sir John Swan’s big gamble on independence

June 5, 2026

After 13 years as leader, Sir John Swan threw the dice and gambled his premiership in a bid to salvage a win for his wish to see an independent Bermuda.
And on the morning of the vote, August 15, 1995…

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‘Unlivable’: manure deluge from problem farm hits neighbour

June 5, 2026

A “deluge” of manure from a cattle farm on to a neighbouring property has highlighted the ongoing difficulty of containing waste from Green Land Farm in Smith’s, despite efforts to hold back run-off.
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A rare political misstep: ‘Young Blacks are a problem’

June 5, 2026

For more than 35 years, a comment during a noise pollution debate in the House of Assembly has been used as a shorthand for Bermuda’s social problems and as a cudgel against the man who made it, Sir J…

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Man pleads guilty to sexual offence involving child

June 5, 2026

A man who admitted sexually assaulting a child will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in August.
Tyrone Butterfield, 22, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in March 2025 in Pembroke.
On Tuesday…

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US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

June 5, 2026

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 344 confirmed cases of the disease and 60 deaths, according to the World Health O

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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

June 5, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan will lay out the funding for military equipment and services to ensure the armed forces move to a state of “warfighting readiness”,

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World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

June 5, 2026

The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally traded food commodities, averaged 130.8 points in May, 0.2% down from its revised April

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Stocks drop as US-Iran peace talks stall, AI rally cools

June 5, 2026

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining U.S

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OBA pays respects to Sir John Swan

June 5, 2026

The party expresses sympathy to the family and honours Sir John Swan’s public service

Statement from Opposition Leader, the Hon Ben Smith, JP, MP

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Wilson Joins Cedar Trace Capital Management

June 5, 2026

Cedar Trace announced the appointment of Chris Wilson as Managing Director of Cedar Trace Capital Management, further strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to expand its insurance-linked securities [ILS] and investment management platform. A spokesperson said, “Based in Bermuda, Wilson will support key ILS operational functions while supporting underwriting, investor relations, fund-raising, and …

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Women’s Football: Bermuda Defeat Belize 4-0

June 5, 2026

The Bermuda women’s national football team produced an impressive performance on home soil, defeating Belize 4-0 in an international friendly at the Flora Duffy South Field last night. Keunna Dill scored twice in the first half, to give Bermuda the 2-0 lead. Kenni Thompson then scored a third goal for Bermuda, and Evans Welch then …

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Fidelis Launches New PVT Consortium

June 5, 2026

The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] announced the launch of the TFP PVT Consortium, which “brings together leading Lloyd’s syndicates to deploy meaningful new capacity into the War, Terror and Political Violence [WTPV] market at a time of heightened global demand and significant market dislocation resulting from the Middle East conflict.” A spokesperson said, “The Consortium, placed …

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Somersfield Academy is pleased to

June 5, 2026

Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the return of the Bermuda Gambit chess tournament on June 17, 2026, a student-led initiative that raises money for The Family Centre.

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Phillips Advances To Quarter-Finals In Turkey

June 5, 2026

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued his impressive run in Turkey, defeating Algeria’s Mohamed Ali Abibsi 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the ITF M15 Kayseri 3 tournament. The M15 Kayseri event is part of the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and is staged in Turkey, with $15,000 in prize money. The talented …

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Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race Starts Today

June 5, 2026

20 yachts carrying 145 crew will set sail from Annapolis, Maryland, today [June 5] at 2:30pm Bermuda time as the competitors in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race begins their 753-mile race to Bermuda. “This year, we have 20 yachts with 145 crew participating in the Race. Additionally, the Pride of Baltimore will be …

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Kiwon Waldron Places 3rd In Indiana Pace Class

June 5, 2026

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron secured one podium finish and two sixth-place finishes during a multi-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished third in Race One driving Tellit Candy in the Pace Class, recording a time of 1:54.1. In Race Five, Waldron drove Ima Mess to a sixth-place finish in the …

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AM Best Affirms North End Re’s Ratings

June 5, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect North End Re Ltd.’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well …

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Erica Hawley To Compete In Triathlon Cup Huatulco

June 5, 2026

Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley has been officially named to the Elite Women’s Start List for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco, scheduled for June 14 at Plaza Santa Cruz in Huatulco, Mexico. The Elite Women’s race will feature a highly competitive field of 48 athletes competing over the sprint distance, which includes a 750m swim, …

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Biography: Sir John Swan’s meteoric rise from dyslexic child to national leader

June 4, 2026

Biography supplied by the Government of Bermuda

Sir John Swan was a real estate developer, philanthropist, and the longest-serving Premier of Bermuda. He was

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Bermuda Tonight joins the nation

June 4, 2026

Bermuda Tonight joins the nation in mourning the passing of Bermuda National Hero, Sir John Swan.

Sir John was Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, leading the country from 1982 to 1995 and leaving an indelible mark on the Island’s political, economic, and social development.

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Bermuda Mourns The Death Of Sir John Swan

June 4, 2026

[Updating] Bermuda is tonight mourning the death of Sir John Swan, the island’s longest serving Premier. Premier David Burt said, “Sir John dominated Bermuda’s politics for a generation and for over a decade served as Premier of Bermuda. His tenure was historic and those of us who have followed him in this office still feel …

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Premier Burt pays tribute to Sir John

June 4, 2026

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Government of Bermuda Press Release:

The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today expressed his sincere condole

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Former UBP Premier Sir John Swan dies

June 4, 2026

Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, Sir John Swan, has passed away at the age of 90

Former Premier Sir John Swan in 2025, right; As Premier in the 1980s, Sir

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Sir John Swan: 1934 ‒ 2026

June 4, 2026

Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, has died.
Elected premier in January 1982, John W. Swan became the youngest person to head the Government of Bermuda at that time.
By the time he lef…

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Heart of Bermuda: Through the Moongate

June 4, 2026

Tonight in Heart of Bermuda, Julie Matthews-Borchardt explores a familiar part of the island’s landscape that has become woven into local tradition and some of

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Sienna Mosquera Competing In Connecticut

June 4, 2026

Lehigh University Golf Team member Sienna Mosquera fired a creditable six-over-par 78 in the first round of the Connecticut Women’s Open at the Tumble Brook Golf Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The Bermuda golfer finds herself in 21st position after the opening round, sitting six strokes behind the leaders at even par. On a day that …

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Video: BTA Spotlights Peter Frith & St. George’s

June 4, 2026

In the second installment of its “9 People, 9 Parishes” series, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] spotlights St George’s through the eyes of local resident Peter Frith, highlighting the parish’s rich history as part of the initiative showcasing Bermuda’s nine parishes through the stories and perspectives of the people who know them best. The video …

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Rhode Island FC Defeat Bermuda In Friendly

June 4, 2026

The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team lost 4-0 to Rhode Island FC in an international warm-up football match. The fixture matched the Bermudian national squad against Rhode Island, whose head coach is Bermudian Khano Smith. Rhode Island scored twice before the 30-minute mark and then scored two additional goals in the second half to claim …