The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is appealing for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 98-year-old Kenneth Brangman.
Mr. Brangman is described as brown complexioned, approximately 6 feet tall, of slim build, with close cut grey and black hair.
He was apparently last seen this morning, Monday, 9th March 2026, at a Bob’s Valley Lane, Sandys parish residence.
Last known to be wearing brown long pants, black shoes and a blue cap, the senior citizen is understood to be travelling on foot.
Police officers and family members are currently attempting to locate Mr. Brangman.
Members of the public with any information on the whereabouts of 98-year-old Kenneth Brangman are urged to contact the BPS immediately, by calling 211.
Michael Weeks says more than 160 posts are open, with about 100 people currently in the recruitment process
There are more than 160 vacancies across the island’s uniformed services.
This today from Minister of National Security Michael Weeks who told parliamentarians that recruitment efforts to fill the posts remain active and ongoing.
Of the vacancies: 11 are in the fire service, 47 in police, 52 in customs, 11 in the Department of National Drug Control and 46 in the regiment – 2 full time and 44 part-time.
Minister Weeks says there is strong interest but candidates must meet rigorous standards.
The next cohort of recruits within the fire, police, regiment and customs services will see their courses start between April and June respectively.
According to the data shared today, around 100 people are currently in the recruitment pipeline.
Minister Weeks says keeping uniformed services fully staffed requires ongoing recruitment and long-term planning.
“It is important to recognise that maintaining capable operational services is not achieved through a single recruitment exercise. It requires continuous workforce planning, ongoing recruitment pipelines, and a commitment to training and professional development. As retirements occur and operational demands evolve, the Ministry must remain proactive in ensuring that the next generation of officers, firefighters, and public safety professionals are prepared to step forward and serve.
“Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of National Security will therefore continue working closely with its departments to support recruitment, develop training pathways, and ensure that each service has the personnel it requires to carry out its mandate effectively. Our objective remains clear: to maintain capable services that can protect our borders, support our communities, and respond effectively in times of emergency.”
The Minister’s full remarks made in the House of Assembly are below.
Public feedback is encouraged on whether Bermuda should strengthen its formal ties with the Caribbean
The Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a national public consultation on Bermuda’s potential advancement to Full Membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The consultation begins with the publication of the Green Paper titled “The Story of Us; Green Paper on Bermuda’s Application for Full Membership in the Caribbean Community” which outlines what CARICOM is, what full membership could mean for Bermuda, and the considerations involved in pursuing that path.
The Green Paper was announced in the House of Assembly today by the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs.
Minister Lightbourne has also released a video message today inviting Bermudians to learn more about Bermuda’s historical, cultural and familial CARICOM connections and to take part in the consultation process. The video can be found here: Minister Alexa Lightbourne – Full Video
“This Green Paper is an invitation to the people of Bermuda to become informed, to understand what CARICOM is, what full membership could mean, and to share their views,” said Minister Lightbourne. “We encourage every Bermudian to read the document and take part in the national conversation.”
Bermuda has been an Associate Member of CARICOM since 2003, participating in areas such as regional cooperation, sport, culture, and disaster support. The Green Paper now explores what deeper engagement through full membership could involve.
Members of the public are encouraged to review the Green Paper, learn more about CARICOM, and provide feedback as part of the consultation process.
The document is available online at: http//togetherforcaricom.gov.bm/.
The website also provides information about upcoming public presentations and opportunities for residents to share their views.
Minister Lightbourne added, “This consultation is about ensuring Bermudians have the facts and information they need to understand the options before us. We encourage the public to read the Green Paper carefully, ask questions, and provide feedback as we consider Bermuda’s next steps.”
The public consultation will continue over the coming months, with feedback helping to inform the Government’s next steps.
Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights
International News via Reuters:
Anthropic on Monday filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, escalating the artificial intelligence lab’s high-stakes battle with the U.S. military over usage restrictions on its technology.
Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights. The filing in federal court in California asked a judge to undo the designation and block federal agencies from enforcing it.
“These actions are unprecedented and unlawful. The Constitution does not allow the government to wield its enormous power to punish a company for its protected speech,” Anthropic said.
The Pentagon on Thursday slapped a formal supply-chain risk designation on Anthropic, limiting use of a technology that a source said was being used for military operations in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance. The two sides had been in increasingly contentious talks over those limitations for months, Reuters first reported.
Anthropic officials said the lawsuit doesn’t preclude re-opening negotiations with the U.S. government and reaching a settlement. The company has said it does not want to be fighting with the U.S. government. The Pentagon said it wouldn’t comment on litigation. Last week, a Pentagon official said the two sides were no longer active talks.
The designation poses a big threat to Anthropic’s business with the government, and the outcome could shape how other AI companies negotiate restrictions on military use of their technology, though the company’s CEO Dario Amodei clarified on Thursday that the designation had “a narrow scope” and businesses could still use its tools in projects unrelated to the Pentagon.
President Donald Trump has also directed the government to stop working with Anthropic, whose financial backers include Alphabet’s Google and Amazon.com. Trump and Hegseth said there would be a six-month phase-out.
Reuters has reported that Anthropic’s investors were racing to contain the damage caused by the fallout with the Pentagon.
Trump and Hegseth’s actions on February 27 came after months of talks with Anthropic over whether the company’s policies could constrain military action and shortly after Amodei met with Hegseth in hopes of reaching a deal.
The Pentagon said U.S. law, not a private company, would determine how to defend the country and insisted on having full flexibility in using AI for “any lawful use,” asserting that Anthropic’s restrictions could endanger American lives.
Anthropic said even the best AI models were not reliable enough for fully autonomous weapons and that using them for that purpose would be dangerous. The company also drew a red line on domestic surveillance of Americans, calling that a violation of fundamental rights.
After Hegseth’s announcement, Anthropic said in a statement that the designation would be legally unsound and set a dangerous precedent for companies that negotiate with the government. The company said it would not be swayed by “intimidation or punishment,” and on Thursday Amodei reiterated that Anthropic would challenge the designation in court.
He also apologized for an internal memo published on Wednesday by tech news site The Information. In the memo, which was written last Friday, Amodei said Pentagon officials did not like the company in part because “we haven’t given dictator-style praise to Trump.”
The Defense Department signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with major AI labs in the past year, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.
Microsoft-backed OpenAI announced a deal to use its technology in the Defense Department network shortly after Hegseth moved to blacklist Anthropic. CEO Sam Altman said the Pentagon shared OpenAI’s principles of ensuring human oversight of weapon systems and opposing mass U.S. surveillance.
Reporting by Jack Queen in New York; additional reporting by Deepa Seetharaman in San Francisco; Editing by Noeleen Walder, Lisa Shumaker, Daniel Wallis and Nick Zieminski
The deal gatecrashed a competing offer from Daily Mail owner DMGT on Friday last week, which had already been sent for regulatory scrutiny by Nandy
International News via Reuters:
British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Monday she would assess Germany publisher Axel Springer’s 575 million pound ($767 million) deal to buy the Telegraph Media Group under Britain’s public interest and foreign state influence media mergers regime.
The deal gatecrashed a competing offer from Daily Mail owner DMGT on Friday last week, which had already been sent for regulatory scrutiny by Nandy.
“I will thoroughly assess the proposed new deal under the public interest and foreign state influence media mergers regime, in my quasi-judicial role, as set out in the Enterprise Act 2002,” Nandy said in a written statement.
($1 = 0.7498 pounds)
Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by Sarah Young
Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina
International News via Reuters:
Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, has dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.
Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina.* “The President will shortly proceed with the appointmentof a new Prime Minister, following the procedures set out by theconstitution,” Harry Laurent Rahajason, director ofcommunication of the Presidency, said in the statement. * The statement did not provide an explanation for thedismissal.
Reporting by Lovasoa Rabary; writing by George Obulutsa;Editing by Bate Felix
The explosion, which happened around 4 a.m. (0300 GMT), blew out the windows of the synagogue, as well as those of a building on the opposite side of the road, public broadcaster RTBF said
International News via Reuters:
An explosion hit a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liege early on Monday in what authorities said was an antisemitic attack that caused damage but no injuries.
The explosion, which happened around 4 a.m. (0300 GMT), blew out the windows of the synagogue, as well as those of a building on the opposite side of the road, public broadcaster RTBF said.
The cause was not clear, but prosecutors said the case had been passed to federal authorities, which normally investigate incidents linked to terrorism or organised crime.
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin called the explosion “a despicable antisemitic act that directly targeted the Jewish community of Belgium”.
He said security measures around similar sites will continue to be reinforced.
Eitan Bergman, Vice-President of the Coordinating Committee of Jewish Organisations in Belgium (CCOJB), said the targeting of the synagogue was deeply shocking.
“Liege is home to a very small but vibrant Jewish community where I personally grew up. Today, the feelings among our community members are a mixture of sadness, worry and profound shock,” he told Reuters.
Police have cordoned off the largely residential street on the bank of the river Meuse opposite Liege city centre.
Federal prosecutors declined to give further details of the incident.
Reporting by Bart Meijer, Lili Bayer and Philip Blenkinsop; Editing by Aidan Lewis and Philippa Fletcher
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is pleased to announce the 85th Bermuda Annual Agricultural Exhibition.
The annual three-day event will take place 23–25 April 2026 at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens and will once again showcase the very best of Bermuda’s agriculture, craftsmanship, baking, horticulture and community talent.
Prospective entrants are encouraged to review the available categories and submit their applications.
Farmers, gardeners, students, artisans, hobbyists and community groups are encouraged to take part by submitting entries across the wide range of exhibition categories.
Those interested in participating can download entry forms and submission details at gov.bm/exhibition.
The Exhibition remains one of Bermuda’s most anticipated community events, attracting thousands of visitors each year who come to see prize-winning livestock, vibrant produce displays, handmade crafts, baked goods, student projects and many other traditional features that celebrate Bermuda’s agricultural heritage.
This year’s exhibition will also mark the long-awaited return of pigs, which have been absent from the show in recent years.
The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, said their return will be welcome news for many families.
Minister Adams said, “Over the past few years one of the questions I have heard most often about the Agricultural Exhibition is, ‘When are the pigs coming back?’ They have always been one of the highlights for children and families attending the show.
“I am pleased to confirm that pigs will return to this year’s exhibition. D. R. Farms, Mr. Daniel Renald was instrumental in sourcing them from overseas, and we know many young visitors in particular have missed seeing them at the show.”
Minister Adams added that the Agricultural Exhibition continues to play an important role in celebrating Bermuda’s traditions while encouraging participation from across the community.
“The Agricultural Exhibition is a proud tradition in Bermuda. It brings together farmers, growers, bakers, artisans and students who take great pride in what they produce and create,” the Minister said.
“I encourage anyone who grows something, bakes something, or creates something with their hands to consider entering this year’s exhibition. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talents and be part of an event that celebrates our island’s agricultural heritage.”
Returning to Bermuda after previously appearing at the Exhibition in 2011, the internationally recognised Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will perform daily throughout the three-day event, bringing high-energy entertainment and traditional logging competitions to the Botanical Gardens.
The action-packed show features professional lumberjack athletes competing in a range of events that demonstrate the strength, speed and skill historically used in the logging industry.
Spectators can expect thrilling demonstrations including log rolling, springboard chopping, standing block chop, crosscut sawing, axe throwing and high-speed chainsaw competitions.
The National Sports Center North Field was a hive of activity as the island’s premier showcase of youth football talent took center stage. In a joint initiative between the Bermuda School Sports Federation and the Department of Youth and Sport, the 2026 All-Star matches provided a high-octane platform for the next generation of Bermudian stars to demonstrate their clinical edge and technical growth.
The day began with a dominant display from the East in the Primary School girls’ fixture, as they overwhelmed the West with a comprehensive 6-1 victory. Molly Morton of Somersfield Academy was the standout performer, delivering a clinical hat-trick to lead her side to glory. The East’s offensive pressure was further rewarded with goals from Rhiannon Rushe, Amira Whitter, and Myla Desjardins. Sofia Cooper managed a consolation for the West, but it was not enough to stem the tide. Tamera Smith earned MVP honors for the East, while Ava-Rose Richardson was recognized as the standout for the West.
The East’s momentum carried into the Middle School girls’ match, though the contest proved far more balanced. Melah Rutherford ignited the East with an early first-half strike, only for Sandys Secondary standout Zaya Cann-Berkley to restore parity with a well-taken equalizer. In a cruel twist of fate for the West, a late own goal ultimately decided the encounter, handing the East a 2-1 win. Both goalscorers, Rutherford and Cann-Berkley, were named MVPs for their respective sides in recognition of their tireless contributions.
However, the tides began to turn as the boys’ divisions took the pitch. In the Primary School boys’ match, the West secured a resolute 3-1 victory, sparked by a magnificent long-range free kick from Declan O’Sullivan. Kash Butterfield doubled the advantage in the second half before Karter Riley effectively put the game out of reach. Maceo Hunt Woolridge clawed one back for the East late on, but the West remained firm. Defensive stalwart Royce Tyrrell was named MVP for the East, while Maze Darrell’s exceptional performance in goal earned him the MVP award for the West.
The evening concluded with the headline Senior School boys’ match, where the West continued their winning streak with a hard-earned 2-1 result. Jayden Smith provided an early breakthrough for the West, and Logan Viera doubled the lead shortly before the interval. The East found a glimmer of hope through a stunning long-range effort from Xave Smith, but the West defensive line held firm under sustained pressure to see out the win. The tireless work rate of midfielders Amir Weller and Kydan Browne did not go unnoticed, as both were honored with MVP awards to cap off a historic day for Bermudian school football.
Jasper Lau and Dylan Eiselt tested their mettle against a formidable international field as they represented the island at the 2026 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Playa Punta Salinas, Puerto Rico. Competing in the Elite Men’s division, the Bermudian pair navigated a challenging coastal course in Salinas against a high-caliber lineup of regional talent.
Dylan Eiselt produced a resilient performance to secure a 13th-place finish, crossing the line in a total time of 1:01:36. Eiselt remained competitive throughout the opening discipline with a 10:28 swim, followed by a 32:03 bike leg and an 18:11 run. His effort saw him finish just 3:07 behind the eventual winner, Gerald Rojas Carvajal of Costa Rica, who claimed gold in 58:29.
Jasper Lau also navigated the demanding three-stage event to finish 25th overall with a time of 1:09:31. Lau started his morning with an 11:24 swim before battling through a 36:46 bike segment and closing with a 20:23 run. The race marks a valuable step for both athletes on the World Triathlon development circuit.
A closeup of the new 100 dollar bill picturing Benjamin Franklin. It’s all about the Benjamins.
Since the end of February 2026, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has received multiple reports regarding the use of counterfeit U.S. $100 bills at local businesses. One suspect has been identified and arrested, thus far.
The BPS urges local businesses and residents to remain vigilant about counterfeit bills in circulation.
Check Any U.S. Currency Received
A genuine U.S. $100 bill contains a blue security strip, embedded with images that shift from 100 to bells, as it rotates in light.
Immediately below are key differences that individuals should look out for, before accepting any denomination of U.S. currency, particularly the larger denominations.
The fake U.S. $100 bills passed to date have the same serial number: JE06161268A. In addition, the imitation money contains the following wording:
Front – top centre reads “FOR MOTION PICTURES PURPOSES.”
Front – top centre reads “THIS IS NOT LEGAL… IT IS TO BE USED FOR MOTION PROPS.”
Front – top left reads “COPY.”
Back – top left reads “COPY.”
Back – centre top reads “IN PROP WE TRUST.”
Back – centre top reads “FOR MOTION PICTURE PURPOSES.”
Take Action As Soon As Counterfeit Currency Identified
Store staff should refuse any transaction involving counterfeit currency.
Anyone receiving counterfeit currency is advised to make note of the currency and description of the person tendering the cash.
Call the police immediately on 211.
Information regarding counterfeit currency can also be submitted through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm.
The Tigers have been crowned the Netball Bermuda Association’s Senior Premier Division Champions after delivering a clinical performance to dismantle the Storm 45-24 at Bernard Park. In a high-stakes, winner-take-all encounter, the Tigers showcased the offensive depth and defensive resilience that has defined their campaign, eventually pulling away to secure the title in convincing fashion.
The foundation of the victory was built on a masterful shooting display by Jahkenya Trott, who proved virtually unstoppable in the circle. Trott led all scorers with a dominant 30-goal haul, finding her range early and maintaining a high conversion rate throughout the match. She was ably supported by Jahtuere Trott, who chipped in with 15 goals to ensure the Tigers kept the scoreboard ticking over and prevented the Storm defense from ever settling.
Despite the margin of defeat, the Storm showed flashes of defiance, led by the industrious Selah Tuzo. Tuzo fought hard to keep her side in contention with 13 goals, while Elishae Smith contributed six and Jasmyn Renfroe added five. However, the Storm struggled to bridge the gap as the Tigers’ mid-court pressure forced several key turnovers, allowing the newly crowned champions to dictate the tempo of the final periods and claim the island’s top netball prize.
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