Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says
Fisher said that the organisation’s trucks with relief supplies were blocked after a lake formed by the landslide broke its banks, temporarily halting rescue op
King Harald V, Norway’s reform-minded head of state, dies at 89
Harald, who was Europe’s oldest living monarch, was taken to hospital on August 17
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Norway’s King Harald, a reformer
London stocks tick higher ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 10,807,89 points by 1054 GMT, on course to end the week nearly flat
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UK stocks ed
Sterling heads for weekly loss, focus on Jackson Hole symposium
The British pound eased about 0.1% at $1.3582 to a more than one-week low and was set for a weekly drop of 0.4%
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Ster
Two Award Nominations For Hamilton Princess
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings for their preservation of …
White Mountains Elects Stephen Klar To Board
White Mountains Insurance Group has elected Stephen Klar, former Wellington Management Group president and managing partner, to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Stephen Klar as a director of the Company. “Mr. Klar was formerly the President and a Managing Partner of …
Lightbourne says milk imports are part of affordability review
Price-cutting on essentials through a partnership launched last year between the private sector and the Government included reviewing the island’s embargo on milk imports, and how milk is “sourced and…
Best in class: Numair Khan completes actuarial exams at 20
A Bermuda resident has become one of the youngest people in the world to complete a gruelling series of actuarial exams.
Numair Khan, 20, will formally receive his Fellow of the Society of Actuaries …
Numair Khan, 20, will formally receive his Fellow of the Society of Actuaries …
Cup-tie a bridge too far for Nahki Wells and Luton Town
Luton Town were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Premier League opponents Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night.
Nahki Wells, the Bermuda striker, entered the fray i…
Nahki Wells, the Bermuda striker, entered the fray i…
Dash Simmons vows to take lessons from Australia defeat
Saundre “Dash” Simmons has expressed his disappointment at missing the chance to showcase his talent against Kirra Ruston in Australia on Wednesday.
Simmons was defeated by Ruston in the first round o…
Simmons was defeated by Ruston in the first round o…
RG Fantasy League: Back Chelsea attackers to rack up points
The Premier League is under way and several intriguing stories have built across opening weekend.
Two promoted clubs opened with wins for the second straight season, while Everton secured their first …
Two promoted clubs opened with wins for the second straight season, while Everton secured their first …
New dance school kicks off
Move, reset and refocus is the idea behind Alexis Richens’s new dance school, Movement Matters.
She had a soft opening in July with dance classes for older adults.
“It was built around the belief t…
She had a soft opening in July with dance classes for older adults.
“It was built around the belief t…
Four Bermuda groups amid world’s top reinsurer rankings
Bermuda’s place at the centre of the global reinsurance market is on display, with four island-based groups occupying spots among the world’s largest reinsurers.
AM Best’s annual ranking of the world’…
AM Best’s annual ranking of the world’…
Telecoms face criticism, urge patience
The two largest domestic communications providers have faced an ongoing barrage of criticism recently. Service outages, customer service and frustrations with the artificial intelligence of their onli…
Duncan Card: A look at the BMA’s AI consultation paper
The Bermuda Monetary Authority released an August 14 consultation paper for comment titled The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Bermuda’s Financial Services Sector. The BMA has asked for …
Bids sought for repainting of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
A fresh coat of paint could soon be given to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, after a request for proposals was issued to take on the job.
The notice, published last week by the Ministry of Public Works and Env…
The notice, published last week by the Ministry of Public Works and Env…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 27 2026
August 27 saw 5,024 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $135,634.14 BD. 5,024 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available …
Cannonier, Minors Earn Polaris Education Award
Polaris Holding Company Ltd. has announced Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors as the recipients of its 2026 Education Award. A spokesperson said, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Polaris Holding Company Ltd. Education Award [PHCLEA]. Recipients of the PHCLEA, Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors are being recognised for …
Aon Supports DailyMale With $10,000 Donation
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 mobile screening clinic. A spokesperson said, “DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer. The mobile clinic is now providing …
Mirrors Launches Positivity Project Cohort 21
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 with its youth-led Positivity Project aimed at promoting mental wellness in Bermuda’s schools. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy [CPLA], kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivity Project, a youth-led mental wellness initiative designed to create …
Cup tie Bridge too far for Nahki Wells and Luton Town
Nahki Wells and his Luton Town team-mates were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Premier League opponents Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
The Bermuda st…
The Bermuda st…
School alums hope more young Bermudians join trades
Alumni of a now-shuttered Devonshire school hope to encourage more young people to join the trades next month — and to dispel some myths around working in the industry.
Llewelyn Trott, president of th…
Llewelyn Trott, president of th…
Bank price rises 0.27%
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained at 3,857.27 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Allshores had 5,024 shares change hands, with the price remaining at $27 ($135,634.14).
Butterfield Bank shares rose 16…
Allshores had 5,024 shares change hands, with the price remaining at $27 ($135,634.14).
Butterfield Bank shares rose 16…
Iran’s security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump’s son
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Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump’s younge
Shell has ended talks with Unimot over selling German refinery stake, Bloomberg News reports
The sale discussions, which began in 2023, concluded months ago
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British oil major Shell has ended negotiations to se
Rupert Murdoch wish to re-merge Fox Corp and News Corp ‘could happen in future,’ court documents and video show
Discussions of a possible re-merger were revealed during the last few weeks in unsealed court documents and an attorney’s testimony related to a family successi
Music and community to be celebrated at Devonshire Rec
Sounds Fest Bermuda will celebrate sound-system culture, music and community in a two-day event that starts tomorrow at Devonshire Recr
Aon gives DailyMale $10,000
Aon Insurance Bermuda has presented a $10,000 cheque to the DailyMale charity.
DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer.
The mobil…
DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer.
The mobil…
Klar joins White Mountains board
The Bermuda-domiciled White Mountains Insurance Group’s board of directors has elected Stephen Klar as a director.
Mr Klar was formerly the president and a managing partner of Wellington Management Gr…
Mr Klar was formerly the president and a managing partner of Wellington Management Gr…
Polaris gives $2,500 bursary to two children of staff
An imports company has awarded two children of staff members a $2,500 university scholarship.
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
Ayr Cannonier and Zanna Minors each received the Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award as they enter…
The ‘Pink Palace’ named a top historic hotel
A landmark Pembroke hotel has been named a nominee finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide awards.
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been nominated for best historic resort and best h…
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been nominated for best historic resort and best h…
Hundreds killed and more than 1,000 missing after Himalayan flood
Authorities in Nepal used helicopters to search for survivors and drop emergency supplies to thousands cut off in towns and valleys, while emergency services re
Hamilton Princess nominated for hotel awards
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Awards of Excellenc
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) received a report from Maritime Operations on Friday, 21 August, of a dead manatee.
Health charity receives $10,000 donation
A health charity offering free screenings throughout the island has picked up a donation to support its mandate.
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to DailyMale towards screening kit…
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to DailyMale towards screening kit…
Smooth sailing for Endeavour as supporters continue backing
The Endeavour youth sailing programme, which reached 518 students from 15 schools across the island during the 2025-26 school year, has announced the renewed backing of its corporate supporters.
The e…
The e…
Young leaders in Mirrors Programme step up to the plate
A youth personal development programme is working to bring “positive change within Bermuda’s schools” to mark the start of its 2026-27 year.
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Communi…
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Communi…
DaRock Academy Continues Spain Tour
Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Academy continued their tour of Spain with a training session at the academy of La Liga side Atlético Madrid. The players trained at Atlético Madrid’s Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares, one of the club’s academy training bases, after previously visiting the Valencia academy and attending Valencia’s game against Celta …
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
One of the five Great Lakes of North America, Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York
International Ne
Bermuda golfers finish runners-up in North American Cup
Bermuda’s junior golfers did the island proud after finishing runners-up at the North America Cup in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this week.
The nine-member team finished at 31-under in the three-day eve…
The nine-member team finished at 31-under in the three-day eve…
Nepal gets support from Bermuda-founded group
A global humanitarian group founded in Bermuda is working with partners in Nepal to provide support in the aftermath of a devastating flood that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people this week….
Hamilton Parish roadworks extended
Work along a section of North Shore Road is expected to continue until the end of next month, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
A spokesman said a lane near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Par…
A spokesman said a lane near Crawl Hill in Hamilton Par…
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