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Bermudians have been advised not to travel to the Middle East in the wake of escalating tensions in the region.
The Government issued the advisory after Iran carried out a series of missile strikes ai…

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Jury hears phone evidence in gun-smuggling case

June 24, 2025

The Supreme Court heard evidence yesterday of a series of WhatsApp messages allegedly detailing a plan to buy a firearm and ammunition.
During the September 2023 exchange, a phone attributed to Taijua…

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BZS 2024 report details work with students and environment

June 24, 2025

The Bermuda Zoological Society worked with almost 9,000 students last year.
The charity’s 2024 impact report stated that it helped to develop CedarBridge Academy’s science, technology, engineering and…

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Robin Tucker calls for answers on BHeC, BHB spending

June 24, 2025

The Shadow Minister of Health has called for answers on two of Bermuda’s healthcare providers whose finances have not been fully available for five years.
Robin Tucker, of the One Bermuda Alliance, de…

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Governor takes interest in review of DNA convictions

June 24, 2025

The Governor has become involved with the Department of Public Prosecutions’ review of convictions potentially affected by poor DNA evidence.
Andrew Murdoch has been informed of the DPP’s review of hu…

FreshWater delivers as the summer heats up

June 24, 2025

The summer of 2025 is expected to be hotter than average, perhaps the second hottest ever behind 2024.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that oppressive heat begins this month a…

A year of bold decisions for Digicel

June 23, 2025

Digicel is using Bermuda as a testing ground for electric and hybrid vehicles, according to the telecommunication firm’s environment, social and governance report for 2025.
The company said it was tes…

FIA launches red flag survey in lead-up to evaluation

June 23, 2025

The Financial Intelligence Agency is calling on all local regulated firms to take part in a newly launched survey designed to spot emerging red flags in money laundering and terrorist financing. With …

BF&M posts $13.9m profit ahead of merger

June 23, 2025

BF&M Ltd has reported a net income of $13.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, as the longtime insurer works towards a major transition, merging with Argus to form Allshores Ltd. Thoug…

Carey Olsen names Bermudian Alexander Collis to partnership

June 23, 2025

Carey Olsen has promoted Alexander Collis, a Bermudian lawyer, to its partnership, effective July 1.
Mr Collis, part of Carey Olsen’s Bermuda corporate and finance team, advises on complex corporate, …

Bank up again on NYSE

June 23, 2025

The RG/BSX Index remained at 2,827.92 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange in the absence of any trading.
Butterfield Bank was up $1.29 (3.04 per cent) on the New York Stock Exchange to end the day at $43.76…

Kenny Leseur misses huge event after turning professional

June 23, 2025

Kenny Leseur will not be competing at this week’s North & South Men’s Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina.

The top local player earned exemption into th…

Local crew dream of Dark ‘N’ Stormys in Marion Bermuda race

June 23, 2025

Roger Beach and co-helmsman Jeff Bennett are on the final leg of the 24th Marion Bermuda Race and are looking forward to sipping some Dark ‘n’ Stormys once they are back on land.
At last check, the du…

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Charity to host programme for teen girls

June 23, 2025

A charity that supports children and families will host a weeklong camp for adolescent girls next month.
Family Centre has tailored the programme — Girl Code — for girls aged 14 to 16 and offers a sa…

Nahki Wells leaves Bristol City but rules out Bradford return

June 23, 2025

Nahki Wells has quashed rumours that he will return to Bradford City after announcing he is to leave Bristol City at the end of the month.
Wells has been linked with a return to his former club in rec…

Swimmer Jorgia White breaks national record by nine seconds

June 23, 2025

Jorgia White produced the standout performance for Team Bermuda as she broke a national record at the Planet Swim Summer Championships in Florida on Sunday.
White broke her own mark in the girls 1500 …

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Minister impressed by college AI course

June 23, 2025

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence course has been praised by a government minister for helping to prepare the island’s workforce to take advantage of the technology.
The Bermuda College offers …

Nacori Smith century guides Southampton Rangers to big win

June 23, 2025

Nacori Smith thumped the first century of the First Division 50 Overs season as Southampton Rangers thrashed Western Stars by 225 runs at Southampton Oval on Sunday.
Rangers piled up a massive 309 for…

Bermuda to field 24 athletes at Junior Pan Am Games

June 23, 2025

A team of 24 young athletes competing in seven sports will represent Bermuda in the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay in August.
Held every four years, the inaugural Games took place in Colombia i…

Track and Field National Championship

June 23, 2025

Track and Field National Championship (Photographs by Akil Simmons and Ras Mykkal)

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Café and car park in planning application for Southlands

June 23, 2025

Residents and visitors could enjoy “spectacular” views of the ocean at a café in Southlands if the latest planning application for the national park is approved.
Proposed improvements also include arr…

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‘Team-oriented’ doctor takes helm at Hamilton Rotary Club

June 23, 2025

A seasoned clinician and educator has been elected as the new president of the Hamilton Rotary Club.
Takawira Mubako, a pathologist, is to take over the role from Cathy Bassett on July 1.
He has more…

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Lloyd Matthew (1950-2025): master of music

June 23, 2025

A lifelong musician, pianist and meticulous teacher was a top organist, performing for shows, weddings and funerals as well as the Wesley Methodist Church.
Lloyd Matthew, a former music director at th…

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Dental office proposed at Devil’s Hole

June 23, 2025

One of Bermuda’s earliest tourist attractions could be converted into a dental office, according to a new planning application.

The application proposes demolishing the buildings at the former Dev…

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Man gets suspended sentence for assault

June 23, 2025

A man who assaulted and threatened to kill a woman has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Dahlano Simons, 37, admitted the offences when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court in May and reappeared ye…

Architects fear AI could bring more troubles for planners

June 23, 2025

Deceptive practices in planning applications, many from overseas, have been part of the problem in slowing the flow of approvals for much needed construction work, according to the Institute of Bermud…

Loan growth slows as banks face shrinking market

June 23, 2025

Bermuda’s banking sector is seeing a clear drop in loan activity with data showing a steady decline throughout 2024. Total loans fell for three straight quarters before levelling off at zero growth in…

Serenova Re opens Bermuda office

June 23, 2025

A new player in Bermuda’s life reinsurance sector has opened its doors.
Serenova Re, a reinsurance company backed by Bain Capital and part of the Federal Life Group, has launched its Bermuda office at…

‘AI job loss is real – but so are the opportunities’

June 23, 2025

For years, Stuart Lacey has said jobs would not be lost to artificial intelligence itself but to other people with AI training.
Now the founder of the Bermuda Clarity Institute, a company that provid…

Teenager Keegan Jones takes five wickets in Flatts victory

June 22, 2025

Southampton Oval (Warwick won toss): Flatts beat Warwick by eight wickets

Young all-rounder Keegan Jones had a standout day with the ball, taking five wickets to spearhead Flatts Victoria’s first…

Amari Ebbin shines as Somerset beat Bailey’s Bay

June 22, 2025

Somerset Cricket Club (Somerset won toss): Somerset beat Bailey’s Bay by six wickets

Amari Ebbin played some elegant cover drives and quality late cuts to score an unbeaten 75 runs and lead Some…

Live Blog: NBA Finals, Game 7

June 22, 2025

Indiana produced their performance of the series to bring about a winners-take-all showdown in Oklahoma City.
Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off his injury concerns, and a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse ro…

Roger Beach: our mindset was to make it out in one piece

June 22, 2025

Strong gales and steep waves were not the only obstacles Roger Beach and co-helmsman Jeff Bennett encountered at the start of the 24th Marion Bermuda Race.
The duo’s task became all the more daunting…

Delray Rawlins innings in vain as Bermuda lose again to Canada

June 22, 2025

Maple Leaf North-West Ground A (Bermuda won toss): Canada beat Bermuda by six wickets

Bermuda failed to capitalise on a brilliant 70 runs off 42 balls from Delray Rawlins as they ended the ICC A…

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Senior public servants complete leadership programme

June 22, 2025

The public service congratulated 24 senior civil servants for completing an advanced-level leadership programme.
The Executive Leadership Programme offered specialised training for members of the publ…

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Two Bermudians represent island at UN oceans meeting

June 22, 2025

Two young Bermudians have returned after representing the island during the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France.
Jasaiah Durham and Matthew Nagel attended the conference between June…

Conor White regains national road race title

June 22, 2025

Conor White pipped defending champion Kaden Hopkins in an exciting sprint finish to win his second National Road Race Championship title on Sunday.
It was the exact scenario the professional cyclist h…

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Gombey Festival receives Best of Bermuda Award

June 22, 2025

A festival last year celebrating Bermuda’s Gombey culture was recognised in the 2025 Best of Bermuda Awards.

The Bermudian Magazine rewarded the 2024 Gombey Festival in the category of Best Cultur…

Gold medals for Bermuda swimmers at Florida meet

June 22, 2025

Bermuda’s swimmers picked up a string of medals across the first two days of the 2025 Planet Swim Summer championships in Florida.
Brian Desmond, Caleb Ingham, Logan Jones and Gabriel Maranzana won th…

Ships, insurers warned about Israel-Iran conflict

June 22, 2025

Bermudian-associated Skuld, one of the world’s leading protection and indemnity insurers, is warning shipowners and underwriters as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate between Israel and Ira…

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Residents march in solidarity with Palestine

June 22, 2025

Campaigners called for the island to review any policies or partnerships with entities that contribute to violence and injustice across the world as residents marched in a show of support for the peop…

Tiara DeRosa smashes record at national championships

June 22, 2025

Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa leapt for joy after setting a national record of 50.07 to meet the qualifying standard for the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Bermuda National Athletics Association Tracks…

Kamau Leverock stars in Central Counties win for Devonshire Rec

June 21, 2025

Devonshire Rec (North Village won toss): Devonshire Rec beat North Village by 121 runs

Kamau Leverock and Alafia Henry made significant contributions to lead Devonshire Recreation Club into the C…

Bermuda’s T20 World Cup hopes over after shock Cayman defeat

June 21, 2025

Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City (Cayman Islands won toss): Cayman Islands beat Bermuda by nine wickets

Bermuda’s slim chance of qualifying for the T20 World Cup were extinguished on Satur…

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Walk for Palestine

June 21, 2025

Walk for Palestine (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Beermuda 2025

June 21, 2025

Beermuda 2025 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Protectors of island heritage awarded by BNT

June 21, 2025

Awards were presented by the Bermuda National Trust to recognise work that protected and promoted the island’s natural and cultural heritage.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment,…

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BermudAir welcomes fourth aircraft

June 21, 2025

Island carrier BermudAir announced a new milestone in its operation with the imminent arrival of another aircraft to its fleet.
The modern Embraer E190 indicates a “significant step” in the airline’s …

Offshore doesn’t equate to ‘out of sight, out of mind’

June 21, 2025

Finally, the weather is showing signs of settling down to the benign summer warmth and gentle breezes that make angling here such a seasonal pastime. And now is probably optimum for the amateur, with …

Kamau Leverock boosts Devonshire’s hopes

June 21, 2025

Devonshire Rec’s Central Counties title defence has received a massive shot in the arm with the inclusion of star player Kamau Leverock in their squad for the first round against Evening League side N…