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The Minister of Home Affairs has spoken on strengthening relationships in the Caribbean as the Government works to determine if Bermuda will commit to full Caricom membership.
Alexa Lightbourne joine…

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Privacy Commission issues guidelines for recording in public

March 2, 2026

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has urged residents and organisations to familiarise themselves with privacy rules regarding recording people at public events.
It follows the release of a new s…

Butterfield climbs 1% in New York

March 2, 2026

The RG/BSX Index climbed 88 points (0.03 per cent) to end the day at 3,340.50.
Only Allshores saw activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange with 10,050 shares trading to close at $21.79, up 9 cents (0.4 …

AM Best sees war impacting range of insurance lines

March 2, 2026

In the wake of accelerated conflict in the Middle East, insureds are advised to carefully review their terms and conditions regarding business interruption insurance to ensure that they are aware of a…

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 2 2026

March 2, 2026

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 2] include boards appointments, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments, public notification, trademark applications, and notice of release and dissolution. Board Of Addiction Counsellors Appointed Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0214/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 02 […]

XBTO partners with Bermuda Commercial Bank

March 2, 2026

The cryptofinance firm XBTO is partnering with Bermuda Commercial Bank to transform XBTO’s American dollar payment infrastructure.
XBTO announced the new relationship with BCB on their LinkedIn page y…

Rain catalyst for competitive racing at Southside

March 2, 2026

The karting community braved rain and overcast skies to compete in Race 11 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship on Sunday.
With changing track conditions throughout the event, the near-40 …

Carrick and Franklin rivalry to continue at squash championship

March 2, 2026

The Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships begins on Monday night with the destination of the titles far from certain.
A total of 58 entries have been received across ten divisions but most eyes…

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Rider’s injuries less serious than thought

March 2, 2026

A motorcycle rider was not as badly injured in a Friday crash as originally feared, police said today.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that the man was thought to have sustained a head…

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Updates to electoral reform outlined in Parliament

March 2, 2026

Several electoral reform measures, including progress on election-day rules, were outlined in the House of Assembly today.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, sa…

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61st Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition

March 2, 2026

61st Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Start-up offers scalable risk and capital solutions for insurers

March 2, 2026

A centralized management platform for the life and annuity sector has officially launched in Bermuda.
Foundry Insurance Services Ltd is dedicated to providing services, including investment, risk and…

Darina Betschart picks up tournament win in Texas

March 2, 2026

Young golfer Darina Betschart has picked up a significant tournament win in the United States.
Betschart was victorious on the Southern Texas Junior Golf Association Tour at the Riverside Golf Course …

Fidelis to pay $163m to buy out founding investor

March 2, 2026

Fidelis Insurance Group has agreed to pay $163.3 million to repurchase all the remaining shares held by one of its founding investors.
The deal will see Fidelis repurchase 8,597,170 common shares at $…

Robin Hood coach Sergio Goater thrilled to achieve promotion

March 2, 2026

Robin Hood head coach Sergio Goater is thrilled to have achieved promotion to the Premier Division in his first season with the club.
Hood confirmed their place in the top league next year after beat…

David Jones hat-trick knocks North Village out of title race

March 2, 2026

North Village 2 Dandy Town 3

David Jones continued his rich vein of form by netting a hat-trick for Dandy Town as they returned to the top of the Premier Division and all but eliminated North Vil…

Bermuda brace for tricky Costa Rica in Under-20 qualifiers

March 2, 2026

Bermuda are gearing up for their biggest test at the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Qualifiers in Costa Rica when they take on the host nation on Monday (4pm Bermuda time).
Costa Rica are the seventh best si…

Devonshire Colts bounce back from loss with emphatic win

March 2, 2026

Devonshire Colts 5 X-Roads 1

Chemarl Henry and Senoj Mitchell both scored twice to ensure Devonshire Colts bounced back from a shock midweek defeat to St George’s with a comprehensive win over X-…

Hall brothers help St George’s to valuable victory over Social Club

March 2, 2026

St George’s 2 Young Men’s Social Club 1

Blaiz and Kashe Hall helped St George’s come from behind to beat Young Men Social Club in an entertaining match at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Ari Cannonie…

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

March 2, 2026

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how US and Israeli attacks on Iran would aff…

Brit’s growing Bermuda unit helps to fuel group’s profits

March 2, 2026

Brit Insurance’s full-year, after-tax profit surged 36.2 per cent to $651.8 million, helped by a strong performance from its growing Bermudian-based reinsurance unit.
The London-headquartered group, w…

Concern grows over widening insurance protection gap

March 2, 2026

Financial regulators, central banks and governments across advanced economies are becoming more concerned about the widening insurance protection gap.
A growing number of economic losses are going uni…

Hamilton posts $577m profit and $206m special dividend

March 2, 2026

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd reported record net income of $576.7 million for 2025 and declared a $206 million special dividend to shareholders, even after absorbing nearly $160 million in catastrophe…

Assured Guaranty’s 2025 net income tops $500m

March 2, 2026

Assured Guaranty Ltd delivered a year of sharply higher earnings and record per‑share value metrics in 2025, highlighting strengthened new business production and continued share repurchases, in a sta…

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Single Vehicle Crash In Paget Junction

March 2, 2026

A single vehicle road traffic collision involving a van has occurred near the junction of Manse Road and Harbour Road in Paget, restricting traffic to one lane while police manage the scene. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a van, near the junction of Manse Road and […]

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RBR Soldiers Complete Jamaica Relief Mission

March 2, 2026

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers completed repairs to hurricane-damaged homes in Jamaica, supporting recovery efforts while strengthening their own disaster-response skills. A spokesperson said, “Repairing hurricane-hit homes in Jamaica deepened the sense of pride and responsibility within Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers as they worked alongside troops from other countries to help restore normality for residents. “Visiting […]

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‘Victims Being Duped Out Of Millions Of Dollars’

March 2, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “advising the public to remain vigilant, following several reports of a sophisticated banking scam that has resulted in victims being duped out of millions of dollars.” A police spokesperson said, “The BPS is aware of residents receiving automated phone messages purporting to be from a bank Relationship Manager, regarding […]

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BHB Invites 2026 Scholarship Applications

March 2, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is inviting applications for its 2026 scholarship programme, offering financial awards to Bermudians pursuing careers in healthcare and finance. The announcement states, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving young Bermudians. “Applicants for BHB Scholarships must be pursuing a career in healthcare or finance and have: […]

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Governor announces appointment of Privacy Commissioner

March 2, 2026

A Bermudian barrister who gained recognition for her privacy advocacy has been appointed as the island’s Privacy Commissioner.
Gretchen Tucker was said by Governor Andrew Murdoch to be a “standout” ca…

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Van crash in Paget reduces traffic to one lane

March 2, 2026

A single-vehicle crash disrupted traffic flow in Paget this morning, police said.
The incident involved a van and happened near the junction of Manse Road and Harbour Road, where traffic was restricte…

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RBR: Jamaica operation was sobering and meaningful

March 2, 2026

Repairing hurricane-hit homes in Jamaica deepened the sense of pride and responsibility within Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers as they worked alongside troops from other countries to help restore norm…

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Tourism summit came with ‘significant’ air travel agreement

March 2, 2026

An inaugural summit for regional tourism and aviation stakeholders to align strategies and address air connectivity challenges achieved “tangible outcomes”, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture…

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Police warn of ‘sophisticated’ banking scam

March 2, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service advised the public to remain vigilant after several reports of a banking scam that has resulted in victims being duped out of millions of dollars.
A spokesman said that the…

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Full Document: 2026/2027 Budget Speech

February 20, 2026

This morning [Feb 20], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt delivered the 2026 Budget in the House of Assembly, which details Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A copy of the full Budget statement is below, you can view our live blog on the Budget here, all our coverage of the 2026 […]

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2026-2027 Budget Day

February 20, 2026

2026-2027 Budget Day (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Live Video/Updates: Premier Burt Delivers Budget

February 20, 2026

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is delivering the 2026 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 20]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories Video: OBA Press Conference On Budget Video: […]

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Live: Budget 2026 delivery in Parliament

February 20, 2026

The island’s much anticipated Budget statement charting the Government’s fiscal road map for 2026-27 will be heard this morning in the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier and finance minister, …

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Lumina Festival To Present Solara Unplugged

February 20, 2026

Lumina Festival will host Solara Unplugged on February 21 at The Loren, with the event aiming to ”raise $15,000 to directly support Bermudian artists and to strengthen access to financial literacy education across the island.” A spokesperson said, “Lumina Festival is proud to present Solara Unplugged, an exclusive live music fundraiser taking place on Saturday, February […]

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Blue Angels, Drifters & New Comers Win

February 20, 2026

Two of the top three teams were defeated during Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at Warwick Lanes, tightening the standings. League leaders Blue Angels recorded a 3–1 win over fifth-place Star Lited to remain in first place. Sixth-place Drifters defeated third-place Islanders 4–0. Seventh-place New Comers beat second-place Pinsplitters 3–1. Fourth-place Last Pin had […]

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Ball Hockey: Mosher & Positive Image Dental Win

February 20, 2026

The Bermuda Ball Hockey League returned to play at the PCC Hockey Rink following recent rain-outs, with 24 goals scored across two matches. Alexandra Mosher 4 Hamilton Princess 3 Alexandra Mosher defeated Hamilton Princess 4-3. After a scoreless first period, Adam Mattatall and Akhil Kapur gave Alexandra Mosher a 2-0 lead in the second period. […]

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DRIFT Art Showcase Winners Announced

February 20, 2026

The DRIFT: Origami Art Showcase has officially concluded, revealing an inspiring range of creativity, imagination, and community connection centered on Bermuda’s oceanic cultural heritage. A spokesperson said, “The showcase received highly inventive submissions from participants of all ages, with artworks created using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Entries ranged from reused Sudoku paper […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For Feb 20th

February 20, 2026

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 20] and the statement listed on the Order Paper include Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 2026/2027, as in the 2026 Budget statement. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories MP Dwayne Robinson On Road Safety PLP Extends Condolences To Seymour Family […]

Sporting community mourns loss of teenager Siena Frankson

February 20, 2026

Bermuda’s sports community is mourning the death of Siena Frankson, who died on Saturday.
The 16-year-old, who was named as the island’s third road fatality of the year, was actively involved in netba…

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One Person Injured In Collision In Pembroke

February 20, 2026

A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcar occurred in the area of North Road, near the junction with Overview Hill, Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:52 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Police and Emergency Services personnel, were dispatched a single vehicle injury collision involving motorcar, on North Road, near the junction with Overview Hill, […]

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Budget Breakfast Forum Sells Out Fast

February 20, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 2026 Budget Breakfast & Economic Forum, sponsored by PwC Bermuda, sold out within hours of tickets being released. A spokesperson said, “The event, taking place on 23 February 2026 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, builds on the longstanding success of the Chamber’s annual Budget […]

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Documents linked to trailblazing officer donated

February 20, 2026

Descendants of a trailblazing Bermudian police officer have donated a plethora of documents including his notebooks to the Bermuda National Archives.
Charles Edward “DO” Simons became the island’s fir…

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Trust wanes amid ‘broken promises’ in education reform

February 20, 2026

Public school parents and teachers said they were losing trust in the Government after its latest announcement on education reform and “broken promises” that have plagued the process.
Crystal Caesar, …

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Ervin Grant (1941-2026): Hamilton’s ‘superb salesman’

February 20, 2026

The founder of a multitude of Hamilton businesses rose from modest beginnings to forge ahead in retail, with an eye for fashion.
Ervin Grant, who ran Grant’s Boutique with his wife, Deborah, for 45 ye…

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Court of Appeal to hear heroin case next month

February 20, 2026

A man convicted of possessing more than $1 million of heroin and ammunition is scheduled to have his case heard by the Court of Appeal next month.
According to a draft cause list for the Court of Appe…

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Met Opera To Present ‘Barber Of Seville’

February 20, 2026

A screening of Barber of Seville — part of the New York Metropolitan Opera’s Met: Live in HD 2024–25 season — will be held at BUEI this Sunday [Feb 22] at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Don’t miss opportunity to see the hilarious prequel to Marriage of Figaro, as part of the New York Metropolitan Opera’s […]