London midcaps lead losses as rising gilt yields weigh; Reckitt gains
The export-focused FTSE 100 index closed 0.32% lower at 10,789 points while the domestically focused FTSE 250 declined 1.67%
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UK’s Frasers plans to boost stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%
The group, owned by business tycoon Mike Ashley, also said it was reviewing its support for Hugo Boss Chairman Stephan Sturm
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‘Significant’ number of EU countries back speeding up Ukraine funding, Ireland says
Ukraine relies heavily on foreign funds in its fight against Russia, now in its fifth year, including a €90 billion loan that the EU agreed to disburse over t
Waldron denied in Hoosier Park thriller
Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron was denied by the finest of margins at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, finishing fourth in a pulsating photo finish in race sev
Walkers awards scholarship and three bursaries
Walkers has recognised four aspiring Bermudian legal professionals through its annual Legal Bursary and Scholarship Awards, including the Jonathan Betts Legal Scholarship.
The awards provide financia…
The awards provide financia…
PHC Foundation awards $31,000 to next generation of student-athletes
The PHC Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Bermuda’s youth, awarding $31,000 in funding to seven student-athletes at its 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at Chubb Bermuda. Since launching in 2004, the foundation has distributed nearly $600,000 to assist Pembroke Hamilton Club members pursuing high school, college, and university education abroad and locally. This […]
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Govt Seeks Lighthouse Painting Contractor
The Bermuda Government is seeking a contractor to carry out interior and exterior painting work at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. According to the Government procurement notice, the work will include “interior and exterior surface preparation to the cast iron lighthouse and ancillary components including landings, ceilings, balcony, railings, roof, exterior utility room, and adjoining …
Goal bonanza as Pylons and Swizzle Magnets prevail
Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a breathless 24-goal double-header as Mason’s Pylons and McKee Swizzle Magnets both registered thrilling 7-5 v
Finalists revealed in tourism competition for young people
The finalists have been named in Bermuda’s inaugural Tourism Youth Speech Competition, following a strong preliminary round that brought together students fro
Chamber ‘concerned about potential over-regulation’
Business group shares its analysis of Government’s cost of living bill
Check out the PDF below for the full Chamber of Commerce report on the cost of
Vantage names Tim Nunziata head of cyber
Tim Nunziata has joined Vantage Group Holdings as head of cyber insurance and global product leader.
The Bermudian re/insurer, which was acquired earlier this year by Howard Hughes Holdings in a $2.1 …
The Bermudian re/insurer, which was acquired earlier this year by Howard Hughes Holdings in a $2.1 …
24X completes first spot crypto trade
A Bermudian financial technology company specialising in a multi-asset trading platform has completed its first spot cryptocurrency trade.
By completing the trade on its institutional-grade platform,…
By completing the trade on its institutional-grade platform,…
Hyperbaric chamber out of operation after burst pipe
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced that its hyperbaric chamber has been taken out of use over a burst pipe at the hospital.
A BHB spokeswoman said: “Unfortunately, the chamber was impacted when…
A BHB spokeswoman said: “Unfortunately, the chamber was impacted when…
IGI Launch Bermuda-Based Cipher Underwriting
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced the launch of Bermuda-based Cipher Underwriting Ltd, a specialty treaty reinsurance managing general agent [MGA] established to provide dedicated cyber treaty underwriting expertise and solutions on a global basis. A spokesperson said, “The commencement of Cipher’s operations remains subject to applicable regulatory approvals, including the registration and licensing …
Chamber Examines Cost-of-Living Bill 2026
The Chamber “supports the goal of easing the cost of living” however “it does not support this Bill” the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said as they released their perspective on the Cost-of-Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Bill 2026. The document states, “The cost of living in Bermuda is not an abstract policy question. It is …
Barroso And Chaves Win Silver At World Cup
Bermuda pickleball players Jose Barroso and Vincent Chaves earned the silver medal in the Amateur Men’s Doubles 50+ 4.0-and-above division at the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Barroso and Chaves progressed through the draw to reach the championship match, where they faced Irfan Zack and Siang Sze Keong. The Bermuda pair …
Deniche Hill joins forces with former coach at Halifax Town
Deniche Hill is hoping to keep fans “off the edge of their seats” after completing a move to National League side FC Halifax Town.
The 22-year-old Bermuda defender has joined the Shaymen from National…
The 22-year-old Bermuda defender has joined the Shaymen from National…
Golfers Make Strong Start In Myrtle Beach
Bermudian golfers made a strong start at the 2026 Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship in South Carolina, with Tracy Burgess, Ann Symonds and Ann Mitchell recording top-ten opening-round finishes. Burgess led the Bermuda contingent with a 79, placing her tied for fifth in Flight 52 of the Women’s Gross division. In Flight 53 of …
Aircare Recognises Apprentice Miguel Falcao
Aircare Ltd. is recognising apprentice Miguel Falcao as he begins his third year with the Company after graduating from Bermuda College with a Diploma in HVAC Technology. A spokesperson said, “Miguel joined Aircare in July 2024 while studying Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning [HVAC] Technology at Bermuda College, combining his studies with hands-on industry experience. …
LeiLanni Nesbeth Plays For Como
Bermuda footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth played her second match of the season in Como’s 1-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Serie A Women’s Cup at the weekend. She also played in the opening game of the campaign, a 1-1 draw at home to AC Milan in the same competition last month. The midfielder joined the …
Kiwon Waldron Finishes Fourth At Hoosier Park
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron finished fourth in the seventh race at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana on his return to action. Waldron drove Odds On Candy in the Pace Class contest, finishing in 1:52.2, one-tenth of a second behind winner Tellit Candy, driven by John De Long, in 1:52.1. Waldron and Odds …
Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas
Specialised rescue teams from China, India and Nepal built temporary bridges to reach remote areas and dug through the ruins of hydropower projects in the Himal
Adrian Trott On Scottish Football Journey
Bermuda Under-23 national team footballer Adrian Trott is continuing to pursue his football ambitions while studying for a master’s degree at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The 22-year-old moved to Scotland in June after spending almost a decade in the United States education system, attending South Kent School in Connecticut and Amherst College in Massachusetts. Alongside …
Brazil races to rein in AI weeks before election
With the October 4 first-round vote quickly approaching, Brazil’s top elections court, the TSE, is expected on Tuesday to set new limits on the use of AI-genera
London stocks slide as rising gilt yields weigh; Reckitt gains
The export-focused FTSE 100 index dropped 1% to a two-week low of 10,725.6 points by 1019 GMT, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 declined 1.9% and was shy
Robert King has taken his
Robert King has taken his decision and I respect his right to make it. I wish him well as he continues representing the people of Smith’s North.This does not change the work of the One Bermuda Alliance.
Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets
Inflation in the 21 nations sharing the euro accelerated to 3.3% in August from 2.9% in July, driven almost entirely by higher energy costs as crude oil and nat
Utah judge to decide if accused killer of Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face death penalty
Graf will rule from the bench after up to four hours of closing arguments
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Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was shot
UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since January 2024, Bank of England data shows
The BoE said lenders approved 56,053 mortgages in July, the lowest since January 2024, below all forecasts in a Reuters poll of economists that had instead poin
LSEG plans tokenised UK shares, partners with Kraken-owner Payward
The move marks the latest push by the London Stock Exchange to embrace crypto assets, after announcing in February that it would build a blockchain-based settle
Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later
Reopening access to the China-Nepal border crossing has been a battle with the elements, with rescuers working in a narrow mountain gorge squeezed between crumb
BFA president Wade revisits facedown with Gianni Infantino
Bermuda Football Association president Mark Wade has given more details about the recent Caribbean Football Union meeting hijacked by Fifa president Gianni Infantino in the Dominican Republic.
Wade r…
Wade r…
Alex Brown announces himself to local cricket fans
A returning batter, schooled in England and quietly playing Evening League cricket since coming home, steps into a big weekend match for his adopted club and delivers an unbeaten double century.
In hi…
In hi…
Nahki Wells takes positives from Mansfield mauling
Nahki Wells hopes to continue his good run of form as Luton Town attempt to get back to winning ways at home to Stockport on Wednesday.
The Bermuda striker is off to a strong start to the season after…
The Bermuda striker is off to a strong start to the season after…
National coach Kovin Moodley steps down
Kovin Moodley is going through mixed emotions after vacating his role as Bermuda hockey coach this month.
Moodley was in charge of Bermuda teams from 2022. His final assignment came at the Central Ame…
Moodley was in charge of Bermuda teams from 2022. His final assignment came at the Central Ame…
Powerboat driver relives dramatic incident in St George
The owner and driver of a powerboat that capsized during the St George’s Harbour Race on Sunday has relived the ordeal that brought racing to a premature end.
Howard Ascento and co-pilot Nasaje Anders…
Howard Ascento and co-pilot Nasaje Anders…
King invited MPs to lead OBA before stepping forward
The former leader of the One Bermuda Alliance revealed that he invited two other opposition MPs to run for the leadership of the party before throwing his hat into the ring.
Robert King, who resigned…
Robert King, who resigned…
Clyde Best documentary takes home award in Atlanta
A documentary about trailblazing Bermudian footballer Clyde Best has won Best International Film at a film festival in Atlanta.
Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story was recognised…
Questions raised about plans for Elbow Beach redevelopment
An environmental charity has raised questions about plans to redevelop the Elbow Beach Hotel property while praising efforts to work within environmental constraints.
An in-principle planning applicat…
An in-principle planning applicat…
PLP: King’s resignation signals crisis within OBA
The Progressive Labour Party warned on Monday that the resignation of a former One Bermuda Alliance leader marks a crisis for the Opposition.
Robert King, who was ousted from leadership in February s…
Robert King, who was ousted from leadership in February s…
Snowy’s reopens on Cedar Avenue
Fluffy ice is the secret to a good snowball, says Pamela Ingham.
She ought to know, since she has been running Snowy’s snowball stand for the last 18 years.
“It is really impacted by humidity,” she s…
She ought to know, since she has been running Snowy’s snowball stand for the last 18 years.
“It is really impacted by humidity,” she s…
Tort reform not the fix for Florida’s insurance crisis
US states are supposedly the laboratories of democracy, cooking up and testing local solutions to national problems. But some of those labs are more like Walter White’s RV methmobile: they’re not alwa…
Six-month ban for repeat speeding offences
Speeding driver Malik Salaam received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and a ban at Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to going at 81km/h on Middle Road in Warwick, near t…
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to going at 81km/h on Middle Road in Warwick, near t…
You are playing a dangerous game, repeat traffic offender told
A Smith’s man has been warned by the senior magistrate that he could face a jail term if he returns to court over further traffic offences.
Ernest J. Smith took his demerit points total up to 31 after…
Ernest J. Smith took his demerit points total up to 31 after…
AM Best Market Segment Report On Reinsurers
A composite of AM Best-rated U.S. and Bermuda reinsurers generated a fifth-straight year of underwriting profitability, even as premium growth fell sharply, according to a new AM Best report. A spokesperson said, “The Best’s Market Segment Report, “US and Bermuda Reinsurers Maintain Strong Performance Despite Softening Market,” is part of AM Best’s look at the …
Increasingly, anonymity is being used
Increasingly, anonymity is being used not simply to express an opinion, but as a shield from which individuals can launch personal, political and social attacks against others without accepting responsibility for their words.
Circle Sign Partnership Deal With Chelsea Football
Chelsea Football Club announced a partnership with Circle Internet Group, with the technology company — that has a subsidiary that operates a digital asset business in Bermuda – to be the official front-of-shirt partner for the Premier League football team for the 2026/27 season. A spokesperson said, “Chelsea Football Club today announces a landmark partnership with Circle Internet …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 31 2026
August 31 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,750.77, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 43 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 28 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 27 …
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Chamber: cost-of-living plans ‘a bad trade for the consumer’
“Credibility, not compulsion” is needed to mend fences with a public distrustful of pricing for essential items, the Chamber of Commerce has declared in a review of cost-control measures proposed by t…