Nathan Trott and Cardiff City returned to their top form in South Wales, securing a vital 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers to maintain their push for the league’s upper reaches.
A clinical second-half display proved the difference for the Bluebirds, with goals from Omari Kellyman and Chris Willock rewarding the home faithful. The result provides Cardiff with crucial momentum as they enter the business end of the season.
In the National League North, Keziah Martin’s Hereford showed immense character at the Eyrie Stadium. Trailing by two goals against Bedford Town, Hereford mounted a spirited late charge to salvage a 2-2 draw.
Drama was the theme of the day in the Southern League Premier Central. Willie Clemons’ Leiston FC snatched a 2-1 victory over Quorn with a strike six minutes into stoppage time, while Reggie Lambe and Needham Market secured their own 2-1 win with an 88th-minute decider against Barwell.
It was a historic afternoon for Harry Twite, whose Basford United secured a play-off berth following a 1-1 draw with Shepshed Dynamo. Elsewhere, Coolridge Fubler delivered the day’s standout individual performance, keeping a clean sheet in Binfield FC’s dominant 3-0 win over South Park.
However, it was a rough outing for Milan Butterfield, as Halesowen Town fell 3-1 to Harborough, while Ajani Burchall’s Wimborne and the Badshot Lea duo of Aunde Todd and Brighton Morrison both suffered narrow 1-0 defeats.
The most recent Fresh Air Film event drew nearly 500 attendees
The City of Hamilton is thanking the community for turning Fresh Air Films: Drive-In Edition into another memorable evening of entertainment, family fun, and support for local businesses.
Held on Saturday, April 4 at City Hall Car Park, the popular drive-in event welcomed nearly 500 attendees across over 200 vehicles, with many moviegoers choosing to stay for both feature presentations.
The double-feature evening began with Despicable Me 4 at 6:30 p.m., followed by Jurassic World: Rebirth at 9:00 p.m.
As part of the City’s continued effort to drive foot traffic and spending in Hamilton, admission required a receipt of $25 or more from any City business, dated between March 1 and April 4.
The initiative generated $12,784.69 in submitted receipts, representing spending across a wide range of City businesses including retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, takeaway outlets, and pharmacies. Notably, a significant number of receipts submitted for the second screening were from City restaurants dated the same day as the event, suggesting many attendees made a full evening of it by dining in Hamilton before the movie.
The evening’s success continues to demonstrate the value of creative City activations that bring people into Hamilton while directly benefiting local businesses. By linking admission to same-season spending, the event not only delivered a unique entertainment experience but also generated measurable economic activity for the City’s retail and hospitality sectors.
Senior Events Coordinator Lorna Hayward said, “We are thrilled with how the evening went. The turnout was incredible, and it was wonderful to once again bring entertainment into the heart of Hamilton while directly supporting our businesses. Events like this create opportunities for families and friends to enjoy quality time together while also encouraging shopping and dining in the City. We are especially grateful to our wonderful vendors Food Hub, Sousa’s Spring Rolls, Specialty Cinema, and Ashley’s Lemonade for helping make the evening so special.”
Attendees also enjoyed a variety of giveaways and prizes throughout the night with younger guests receiving dinosaur egg giveaways ahead of the Jurassic World: Rebirth screening.
Prize highlights included raffle giveaways of a JBL Encore Speaker with two microphones and a dual dash cam, while Kahoot game winners received a one-year Platinum Car Wash Certificate donated by Auto Solutions and two tickets to the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, taking place May 9–10.
The event was proudly presented by SailGP, whose support helped make the community evening possible. To mark approximately one month until the 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, SailGP also treated audiences to two episodes of Uncharted, its long-form documentary series that takes fans behind the scenes of the sport.
The City now looks ahead to the next Fresh Air Films experience on June 20 at Point Pleasant Park, where the popular summer series will continue with another evening designed to bring the community together in one of Hamilton’s most scenic outdoor spaces.
The City thanks all residents, visitors, sponsors, vendors, and City businesses who contributed to another successful Fresh Air Films experience.
Media release and images supplied by the City of Hamilton.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued two road traffic notices affecting motorists in Smith’s Parish and Southside this month
Motorists are being advised of a lane closure on Harrington Sound Road and traffic disruption linked to a triathlon event, both taking place in the week ahead.
The first notice concerns a single-lane closure on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s Parish to facilitate water valve works. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday, 14 April 2026 through Wednesday, 15 April 2026, with working hours from 7.30am to 5.00pm daily. Motorists are encouraged to expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
The second notice relates to the Bermuda Triathlon Association Bermuda Sports Lab National Championship Standard Distance Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, 26 April 2026, from 8.00am to 9.45am. The event will run through the Southside area, from Clearwater to Kindley Field.
During the triathlon, motorists should anticipate traffic controls and a temporary speed limit adjustment along the event route.
The public is urged to plan travel accordingly, exercise caution in the affected areas, and follow directions from traffic officials and event representatives.
Media release supplied by the Government of Bermuda, Department of Communications.
This year’s mural locations include the BEDC building, Press Courts, Butterfield & Vallis, Boyle’s Building on Church Street and ESC on Mill Creek
The Bermuda Walls, mural festival returns to the City of Hamilton this week.
The annual art festival will see local and international artists transform walls across the island, showcasing creativity inspired by Bermudian culture and heritage.
Our Kendal Trott spoke with Glayson Leroy, co-founder of Bermuda Walls, along with Bermudian muralist Shanna Hollis and international artist Janna Rae Church on the inspiration for their creations.
Organisers invite the public to come to watch the artists put their finishing touches on their murals this Sunday from 11am-4pm to and be part of the family-friendly event.
Bermuda College is hosting a half-day workshop on April 21 designed to help administrative professionals use artificial intelligence tools in the workplace
Administrative professionals will have an opportunity to learn how artificial intelligence can help reduce workloads and improve efficiency at a workshop being held at Bermuda College later this month.
The AI for Administrative Professionals Workshop (TDS 1246) runs from 12pm to 5pm on April 21 at Bermuda College. The session will introduce practical AI tools designed to support everyday administrative tasks, including streamlining workflows, planning and communication, and event co-ordination and office management.
The workshop also includes a hands-on component, where participants will use the AI tools during the session.
Tawana Flood, director of the College’s Athora Division of Professional & Career Education (APACE), said the technology had the potential to ease the burden of repetitive tasks and free up time for work requiring judgement, organisation and interpersonal skills.
“AI is becoming an important part of today’s workforce, and administrative professionals need the chance to understand how it can support the work they do,” said Ms Flood.
“This course is relevant because it gives people practical tools they can use straight away to work more efficiently, reduce pressure and strengthen their value in the workplace.”
The course is intended for professionals who want a clearer understanding of how AI applies to their role and how it can be used in a practical and responsible way.
The One Bermuda Alliance is renewing its call for a referendum on full CARICOM membership, arguing the government has yet to make its case to Bermudians.
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has called on the government to put the question of full CARICOM membership to the public through a referendum, saying the case for joining has not been made out.
In a statement, Mr Fahy said the One Bermuda Alliance has consistently called for a Green Paper, followed by a White Paper, and then a referendum — a position it has held since November 2023.
Mr Fahy argued that the government’s Story of Us document falls short of a proper Green Paper, saying it does not fully explore the pros and cons of full CARICOM membership.
“What is of prime importance is that the Government lay out its case as to why associate membership is no longer appropriate for Bermuda and why full membership will benefit all Bermudians,” Mr Fahy said. “So far that case has not been made out in the Story of Us.”
The statement acknowledged the emotional and cultural ties between Bermudians and Caribbean nations, but said these do not remove the government’s obligation to justify a change from associate to full membership.
“We remain of the view that if the Government is so convinced this is what Bermudians want then they should stand on their convictions and bring the matter before the people by holding a referendum,” Mr Fahy said. “What is the Government afraid of?”
Minister of Housing and Municipalities pledges action on housing challenges
Press Statement by Zane Desilva, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities
Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today. For many Bermudians, this is not about politics, it is about whether they can find a safe and stable place to live.
This Government has taken a clear and deliberate approach: to increase housing supply, restore existing units, and move long-delayed developments forward, while introducing practical solutions that respond to the urgency of the situation.
That work is not theoretical. It is being executed.
Across the island, progress is being made. At Southside, long-delayed development is moving forward with new residential units advancing toward delivery. At Harmony Terrace, redevelopment is progressing in a high-demand area where additional housing is urgently needed. At Battery Road and Chelsea Apartments, units are being repaired and brought back into use, creating immediate opportunities for families in need of stable housing. At Middle Town, plans are advancing to further expand available housing.
At the same time, Bermuda Housing Corporation properties across the island are being upgraded and restored, returning units to safe, liveable condition and increasing the availability of housing stock.
These are not proposals or promises. They are active projects delivering real results for Bermudians.
Bermuda’s housing challenges will not be solved overnight. The island faces real constraints, including limited land, high construction costs, and global pressures that continue to affect supply. Despite these realities, the need for housing is immediate and requires action.
That is why the Government is advancing innovative solutions, including modular housing.
Modular construction is a practical tool that allows for faster delivery while longer-term developments are progressed. It enables the Government to respond to urgent need, reduce waiting times, and ensure that more Bermudians have access to housing when they need it, not years from now, but now.
As part of this approach, the Bermuda Housing Corporation will be appealing the Development Applications Board’s refusal of a recent application. This reflects the Government’s responsibility to consider all viable options to increase housing supply, particularly those that can deliver homes in the near term.
The benefits of modular housing are significant and cannot be overlooked, particularly given the current demand. At the same time, all developments must be carefully assessed to ensure they are appropriate for their location and aligned with planning and environmental standards.
Addressing Bermuda’s housing challenge requires urgency, but also responsibility. It requires innovation, but also careful planning. Above all, it requires a continued focus on delivery.
This Government remains focused on increasing housing supply, accelerating progress, and ensuring that more Bermudians have access to safe, stable homes.
Work will continue across the island to build, restore, and deliver housing solutions that meet both immediate and long-term needs.
Because at its core, this is not simply a policy issue. It is about people, families, and the security that comes with having a place to call home.
Identity and heritage took centre stage during CARICOM membership discussions this week; Alexa Lightbourne says we may not all view the benefits the same way
The Government’s push for full CARICOM membership appears to centre on the strengthening of identity and potential economic opportunities.
At this week’s Town Hall, a panel with Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne, MP Chris Famous and former Attorney General Phil Perinchief spent much of their time focused on our cultural connections to the islands to our south.
However, there’s at least a two-million-dollar increase in costs if Bermuda becomes a full member of CARICOM.
Mr Perinchief and Minister Lightbourne spoke with Gary Foster Skelton after the meeting, and the Minister appeared to suggest that the fiscal return may come from increased opportunities.
She also indicated that there will be no referendum to decide the matter.
Harris added that she would consider a run in the context of who, in 2028, could do the best job as president “for the American people.”
International News via Reuters:
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028.
Harris, making an appearance at a meeting of the National Action Network, a civil rights organization founded by Reverend Al Sharpton, was asked directly by Sharpton if she was going to run again.
“I might, I might. I’m thinking about it, I’m thinking about it,” Harris said, as the crowd at the New York City event cheered in response.
Harris added that she would consider a run in the context of who, in 2028, could do the best job as president “for the American people.”
Harris, who served as vice president under President Joe Biden, lost her 2024 presidential bid to President Donald Trump, who won both the popular vote and the Electoral College. Harris had previously served as a U.S. senator and as attorney general of California, among other offices. Harris made an unsuccessful run to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in 2020.
A run in 2028 for Harris could face challenges among voters who have indicated in polling that they want to see new leaders for the Democratic Party following Harris’ loss to Trump.
The National Action Network convention drew several potential Democratic candidates, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, among others.
Reporting by Brad Brooks in Colorado and Dan Fastenberg, editing by Scott Malone and Deepa Babington
Crude futures hovered near $100 a barrel as attacks continued and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily restricted, and concerns lingered over potential supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia
International News via Reuters:
Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire.
Crude futures hovered near $100 a barrel as attacks continued and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily restricted, and concerns lingered over potential supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Prices in the physical market were at record highs.
Brent futures settled down 72 cents, or 0.8%, at $95.20 a barrel, capping a week in which contracts fell 12.7%. The decline followed a sharp selloff after Iran and the U.S. agreed on Tuesday to a two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
It was Brent’s steepest weekly loss since August 2022.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.30, or 1.3%, to settle at $96.57 a barrel, with a weekly decline of 13.4%, its largest since April 2020 during lockdowns for the pandemic.
“The key issue for the oil market is whether ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. So far, there are no signs of this happening. If oil supplies from the Persian Gulf remain blocked, oil prices are likely to rise again,” Commerzbank analysts said in a note on Friday.
Traffic through the strait remained less than 10% of normal volumes as Tehran warned ships to keep to its territorial waters. Most ships that have sailed through the Strait in the past day were linked to Iran, ship-tracking data showed on Friday.
Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the strait under a peace deal, a Tehran official told Reuters on April 7. Western leaders and the United Nations’ shipping agency have pushed back on that idea.
The crucial artery for oil and gas flows has been effectively shut down by the conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes against Iran on February 28.
More than 60 energy infrastructure assets across the Gulf have been hit by drone and missile strikes. While most attacks are not expected to cause prolonged disruptions, at least eight facilities face lengthy repair timelines, according to a Thursday note from Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities research at J.P. Morgan.
Middle East producers shut in about 7.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil production in March as storage capacity tightened, with outages projected to rise to 9.1 million bpd in April, the Energy Information Administration said in a report earlier this week.
The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge swing in forecasts that erases previous expectations of comfortable oversupply.
Still, producers in the Middle East have asked Asian refiners to submit crude oil loading programmes for April and May in preparation for the eventual resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.
SAUDI DISRUPTION, RUSSIA WAIVER
Prices steadied on Friday as investors balanced lower Saudi output with diplomatic progress. Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Thursday that attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom’s oil production capacity by about 600,000 barrels per day and reduced its East-West Pipeline throughput by about 700,000 bpd.
Meanwhile, Lebanon said it intends to take part in a meeting with U.S. and Israeli representatives in Washington next week to discuss and announce a ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to extend as soon as Friday a waiver allowing countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the third time in four weeks, Baker Hughes <BKR.O> said in its closely followed report on Friday. This week’s decline puts the total rig count down 38 rigs, or about 7% below this time last year, the energy services firm said.
Russia’s crude oil exports from its main western ports increased in early April compared with March, according to trading sources and Reuters calculations, despite disruptions to loadings caused by drone attacks on energy infrastructure.
Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in New York, Robert Harvey in London, Colleen Howe in Beijing and Siyi Liu in SingaporeEditing by David Goodman, Christina Fincher and David Gregorio
German newspaper Handelsblatt reported earlier on Friday that ChatGPT would fall under the DSA, meaning it would face tighter regulation
International News via Reuters:
The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform should be considered a large online platform under the rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA), after it reported user numbers above the threshold.
“OpenAI has published user numbers for ChatGPT above the 45 million DSA threshold for designation,” Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier said.
“The Commission services are currently assessing this information.”
Regnier said Large Language Models could potentially be in the scope of the DSA, but that this had to be analysed on a “case-by-case basis.”
German newspaper Handelsblatt reported earlier on Friday that ChatGPT would fall under the DSA, meaning it would face tighter regulation.
OpenAI said it had published the average number of monthly active recipients for ChatGPT search in line with existing obligations, adding this referred to users in the European Union over the past six months.
According to data supplied by OpenAI, ChatGPT search had approximately 120.4 million average monthly active users in the EU over the six-month period to end-September 2025.
Writing by Matthias Williams and Bart Meijer, Editing by Linda Pasquini, Kirsten Donovan
The central bank’s backing will send a signal of confidence to markets, as well as the governments of some smaller EU countries
International News via Reuters:
The European Central Bank on Friday endorsed the European Commission’s plan to better integrate EU capital markets through joint supervision, but cautioned the move needed to be adequately staffed and financed.
The push for financial market players to be supervised at an EU rather than national level is part of an attempt – led by France and Germany – to boost the bloc’s competitiveness as it struggles with weak growth and fierce competition from the US and China.
The central bank’s backing will send a signal of confidence to markets, as well as the governments of some smaller EU countries, such as Ireland and Luxembourg, that have not been enthusiastic about the plan.
In an opinion, the ECB said it was fully in favour of stronger EU‑level oversight of systemically important, cross‑border financial market players, including major trading venues, central counterparties, central securities depositories and crypto-asset service providers.
The Commission has proposed such oversight be moved from national authorities to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in Paris.
“The ECB fully supports the Commission proposals, which constitute an ambitious step towards deeper integration of capital markets and financial market supervision within the Union,” the ECB said in the opinion that is required by the EU legislative process, but is not binding for lawmakers.
The central bank said it should have a non-voting seat on the board of ESMA and that its expertise should be taken into account not just in relation to supervisory decisions, but also technical standards, guidelines and recommendations.
The ECB noted that ESMA needed to be given sufficient resources and staffing to take on the additional responsibilities and advised that the transition from national to EU-level supervision be sequenced to minimise disruption.
The Commission proposal will now be negotiated between EU governments and the European Parliament in a process that is likely to take months, before it becomes law.
Reporting by Jan StrupczewskiEditing by Christina Fincher
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