Bermudian tennis prospect Daniel Phillips made a triumphant return to professional action on the clay courts of Turkey, securing his first ATP Singles ranking points of the season in the main draw of the M15 Kayseri Tour.
Phillips showed immense mental resilience to outlast world number 648 Timofei Derepasko. The grueling victory on the European circuit marks a significant breakthrough for the young islander as he looks to re-establish his rhythm following a spell away from tournament play.
The opening exchanges belonged entirely to Phillips, who caught his Russian opponent completely cold with an aggressive, baseline-heavy approach. Breaking serve twice in quick succession, the Bermudian fluidly sealed a flawless opening set 6-1 in under half an hour.
However, Derepasko adjusted his depth in the second frame, cutting down on unforced errors and frustrating Phillips with heavy top-spin variations to level the match with a 6-3 response.
With the contest transformed into a tense war of attrition, Phillips showed great maturity under maximum pressure in the decider.
He locked in his first-serve accuracy at the absolute crucial moment to stem the rising tide. After securing a critical break of serve mid-way through the set, the Bermudian matched his opponent’s power from the baseline, holding his nerve to cross the finish line with a clinical 6-3 triumph. The victory books his place in the second round and kickstarts his international campaign in style.
Bermuda’s Shequita Parsons has taken center stage in Providenciales, leading a high-profile Concacaf Venue and Match Coordinators workshop aimed at raising operational standards across regional football.
The intensive two-day course, hosted by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) at their National Academy, brought together local officials determined to strengthen compliance, security, and match-day administration.
Parsons, who serves as the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s and Legends Scholarship Committee Chair, co-led the program alongside Jamaica’s Patrick Beckford. As a certified instructor and regular Match Commissioner for Concacaf and the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Parsons’ appointment underscores her growing influence as a leading educator in regional administration.
The curriculum focused intensely on the critical roles of Match Commissioners and Venue Coordinators—the custodians of the game’s integrity behind the scenes. Instructors laid down strict guidelines for fair play, spectator safety, and minimizing tournament disruptions.
Moving beyond theoretical classroom lectures, Parsons and Beckford placed their students directly into a live, high-pressure environment. Participants took full administrative control of pre-match preparations for a Provo Premier League fixture.
The practical field assessment forced officials to execute meticulous stadium walkthroughs, manage locker room inspections, conduct equipment checks, and handle official match sheet reporting under strict competitive deadlines.
Bermudian midfielder Enriqué Mendes has secured a major breakthrough, sealing a high-profile transfer to NCAA Division I program Chicago State University.
The 19-year-old will link up with the Cougars this August for his sophomore year, stepping up into the elite tier of US university soccer after a stellar freshman campaign at Husson University in Maine.
Mendes quickly became an indispensable asset for the Husson Eagles, dictating the tempo from the engine room. By the conclusion of the autumn schedule, he led the entire roster in both total assists and minutes played, earning a prestigious spot on the All-Conference team.
Mirroring his tactical maturity on the pitch, Mendes excelled in the classroom, maintaining an elite 3.7 Grade Point Average (GPA). This high academic standard made him a highly coveted target in the transfer portal.
The move to Chicago State will expose the playmaking midfielder to a significantly higher caliber of opposition. Pre-season camp opens in August, where Mendes will look to carry his clinical form onto the NCAA Division I stage.
The EU automotive sector could face the biggest layoffs of up to 600,000, the European Commission estimated
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European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict, Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu said on Wednesday. “Due to the war in the Middle East, up to 1.3 million jobs are at risk and we are talking about jobs in energy-intensive industry, particularly,” Minzatu told a news conference.
• The EU automotive sector could face the biggest layoffs of up to 600,000, the European Commission estimated.
• Construction, metals, chemicals, transport could lose 56,000 jobs.
• Some 85,000 jobs in battery projects could be at risk and 58,852 jobs in solar manufacturing.
• Another 4,500 jobs could go in the steel sector because of low-carbon measures.
• Low-income households could spend an additional 1.4% of income on transport fuel.
• The EU manufacturing sector employs around 30 million people, while services provide almost 87 million jobs.
Reporting by Jan StrupczewskiEditing by Gareth Jones
Police investigating collision near Richmond Road as diversions remain in effect
Image: Bermuda Police Service
Shortly before 8:45am. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Rosemont Avenue, Pembroke.
Early information suggests that a motor car was exiting Richmond Road when it was involved in a collision with a motorcycle traveling along Richmond Avenue.
The female motorcycle rider was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with what are believed to be serious leg injuries, as well as a possible head injury. The female driver of the motor car is not believed to have been injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the circumstances of this collision to contact PC 2583 Kwensi Cann on 211 or via email at kcann@bps.bm.
Diversions are in place at Ferrars Lane, Serpentine Road and Pitt’s Bay Road, while police process the scene.
Media release supplied by the Bermuda Police Service.
Bermuda College cohort is preparing for licensure as registered nurses amid continued staffing challenges in the profession
Left to right – Matisse Bascome, Elizabeth Bento, Jade Smith, Stephanie Fleming, Abriana Thomas, China Nisbett, Faheemah Scraders, Christopher Trott.
Eight Bermuda College graduates are on course to help strengthen Bermuda’s healthcare workforce after completing their associate degree in nursing.
The graduates were recognised at the College’s annual pinning ceremony, a traditional event that marks the transition from student to professional practice and celebrates their readiness to move towards registered nurse licensure.
The graduates, Elizabeth Bento, Matisse Bascome, China Nisbett, Jade Smith, Abriana Thomas, Christopher Trott, Faheemah Scraders and Stephanie Fleming, are now eligible to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination, known as the NCLEX.
Passing the NCLEX is required before they can practise as registered nurses.
The cohort represents another group of locally trained graduates preparing to enter a profession facing continued staffing pressures in Bermuda and internationally.
The ceremony took place during Nurses Month, which is marked each May to recognise the vital role nurses play in patient care, health promotion and community wellbeing.
Matisse Bascome, one of the graduates, said the programme had been demanding but meaningful.
“It was difficult and emotionally challenging,” he said. “You are taking care of somebody and pouring a lot out of your cup. If your cup is not full, there is nothing to pour out.
“I want to specialise in mental health because it is something that affects many people in Bermuda. I work at MWI and I can see how our community is affected. That keeps me motivated.”
Christopher Trott said the programme had strengthened his commitment to healthcare.
“It was quite a journey,” he said. “It was intense and lengthy, but I came out with a more developed character and a much greater appreciation of the medical industry.
“I would definitely recommend nursing to other people. Health is wealth, there is a shortage of nurses, and there is nothing better than helping your fellow man.”
Renee Faulcon, head of the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Bermuda College, said the pinning ceremony was a proud moment for the students and faculty.
She said the group, cohort 13, was the first group to graduate from the nursing programme after achieving initial accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), in September 2025.
“This is one of those moments when we celebrate the students successfully moving from a fundamental level to achieving the knowledge and skills for entry level practice.
“They have completed the requirements for the associate degree and are now eligible to take the NCLEX so they can become registered nurses.
“Nursing is a wonderful career. You can start in one area and branch out into the community, health and wellness, specialist care or further study. It is such a rewarding experience to be a nurse.”
For more information about the College nursing programme, visit www.college.bm
Media release and image supplied by Bermuda College.
New Grand Cayman and Turks & Caicos services go on sale Friday as the carrier expands its Caribbean network and adjusts Orlando flights
BermudAir is set to strengthen its winter schedule with the introduction of new direct service to Grand Cayman and non-stop service to Turks & Caicos, expanding travel options for Bermudians during the quieter winter months while opening the door to new visitors discovering Bermuda. The move enhances regional connectivity when reliable airlift matters most, giving residents greater flexibility to travel and supporting increased year-round tourism, all while maintaining popular routes to destinations Bermudians know and trust, including Boston, Toronto, Halifax and key U.S. gateways. Flights will go on sale on Friday.
The new twice-weekly direct service between Bermuda and Grand Cayman forms part of BermudAir’s broader winter network strategy, designed to better balance outbound travel with inbound demand. The service will operate via Turks and Caicos, strengthening multi-island connectivity and supporting the airline’s growing “island network” model.
As part of this evolution, BermudAir’s Orlando service will relocate from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) for the winter season, operating twice-weekly, and will also see the return of service to Fort Lauderdale once a week. Sanford International Airport is approximately 30—40 minutes from downtown Orlando. These changes support improved operational efficiency, enable stronger network connectivity, including enhanced access to Belize, Turks & Caicos, Guatemala City, as well as expanded returning seasonal service to Anguilla.
“Expanding service in the Caribbean region is a natural next step for BermudAir,” said Adam Scott, Founder & CEO of BermudAir. “Cayman and Turks & Caicos are great markets for both business and leisure, and the new routes strengthen Bermuda’s position as a connected, forward-looking island. Just as importantly, it gives Bermudians more choice in how and where they travel during the winter season.”
Since launching in 2023, BermudAir has quickly established itself as a vital contributor to Bermuda’s economy, helping to address long-standing airlift challenges while supporting tourism, international business and local job creation. In the past financial year, the airline contributed an estimated $111 million in direct economic output and $149 million in total impact, while supporting more than 1,100 jobs across the economy. Additionally, the airline has earned a Net Promoter Score of 78 for May, one of the highest ratings in the airline industry, reflecting its commitment to thoughtful service, modern aircraft, and authentic island hospitality.
By delivering consistent, year-round connectivity, particularly during the winter season when larger carriers often reduce service, BermudAir plays a critical role in keeping the island accessible for both business and leisure travellers. This includes maintaining core North American routes, such as up to four weekly flights to Boston and Toronto and regular service to Newark, Westchester, Baltimore, Montréal and Halifax, while right-sizing frequency during off-peak months and scaling back up as demand returns.
The airline’s approach focuses on right-sized aircraft and thoughtfully designed schedules that deliver convenience, reliability and a premium onboard experience rooted in Bermudian hospitality, while continuing to serve core markets across North America, Canada and the Caribbean.
For more information about BermudAir, flight schedules, BermudAir Holidays packages, group and corporate travel, charters and career opportunities, visit www.flybermudair.com.
The dead included people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia, the broadcaster said
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At least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police and broadcaster CNN-News18 said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital since 2022.
The dead included people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia, the broadcaster said.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the nationalities of the victims.
Several people had jumped out of the burning building in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar to escape the flames, witnesses said, with residents dragging mattresses from a nearby store to try to break their fall.
“People spread mattresses, and a woman from the third floor jumped on it with a little kid,” witness Sher Khan said.
Television footage showed two people jumping from a higher floor of the building as it was engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing out.
Local people who helped in the initial rescue said the fire broke out on the ground and first floors of the four-storey building, trapping those on higher floors.
“There is a mattress shop here … We took the mattresses from there and laid them on the road to help those who were jumping out of the building,” Wasim Raja, a local resident, told news agency ANI.
FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED IN RESTAURANT
The fire broke out a little before 9 a.m. (0330 GMT), and eight fire tenders were dispatched to douse the blaze, police said in a statement.
The fire was extinguished around midday, a Reuters witness said.
“Through the coordinated efforts of police, fire services, and other emergency responders, more than 40 persons have been rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment,” police said.
“It is with profound sorrow that 21 persons have been declared dead in this tragic incident,” it said.
A spokesperson at the state-run All India Institute of Medical Sciences told Reuters the hospital had received 13 patients, two of whom were critical.
“There was reportedly a restaurant operating on the ground floor of the building … it is most likely that the fire was connected to that restaurant,” local administration official Jitendra Kumar told reporters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in a post on X. “Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected,” he said.
Writing by Hritam Mukherjee and Sakshi Dayal, Editing by YP Rajesh, Alex Richardson and Sharon Singleton
BUEI chief welcomes Bermuda’s single-use plastics legislation, calling it a major step toward protecting the island’s environment
The Senate has passed legislation creating the framework for the island’s transition away from single-use plastics.
Government says the bill will allow restrictions on certain plastic products following public consultation and lengthy transition periods, while environmental stakeholders are welcoming the move as a major step forward.
The European Commission will later on Wednesday announce measures on chips, cloud computing services and AI as part of its “Buy and Use European” drive
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The European Parliament will switch to French search engine Qwant from Google, it said on Wednesday, underscoring Europe’s push to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology in favour of local alternatives.
The European Commission will later on Wednesday announce measures on chips, cloud computing services and AI as part of its “Buy and Use European” drive.
“From 4 June 2026, Qwant will become the default search engine on the European Parliament’s Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers,” a Parliament spokesperson said in an email.
The change will be applied automatically, though users will still be able to select alternative search engines.
“It is part of a larger framework of actions aimed at reducing EP reliance on non-EU digital tools and promoting European-based, privacy-focused services,” the spokesperson said.
The Parliament has 720 lawmakers, along with thousands of assistants and administrative staff. Euractiv first reported the switch.
Rapidly advances in AI technology have increased the risk that cyberattacks can rapidly discover and exploit vulnerabilities in bank defences and combine seemingly minor issues into serious threats
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The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands for practical defence measures, board member Frank Elderson said.
Rapidly advances in AI technology have increased the risk that cyberattacks can rapidly discover and exploit vulnerabilities in bank defences and combine seemingly minor issues into serious threats.
“As a next step we will send a so-called ‘dear CEO letter’ to all banks in which we aim to ask banks to take proactive measures to ensure the continued robustness and security of their systems in the face of these transformative challenges and will follow up with individual banks in a targeted manner,” Elderson said on Wednesday.
Elderson, also the Vice Chair of the ECB’s Supervisory Board, argued that such threats are not merely a cybersecurity issue and require a strategic approach with management taking charge, devoting expertise and resources over the span of many years.
This may be expensive but high profitability in the sector should give lenders the financial buffers to invest, he argued.
A key issue may be that large banks can more easily afford defences, this may be a stretch for small and medium sized lender.
“The critical infrastructure on which banks depend – including cloud providers, telecommunications networks, payment systems and electricity and water supplies – could also become targets,” he said. “As a result, scenarios that were once considered tail risks may become more likely.”
Reporting by Balazs Koranyi; Editing by Toby Chopra
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