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Britain issues removal orders to four who landed on Chagos atoll

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Britain issues removal orders to four who landed on Chagos atoll

The four landed on Monday on Ile du Coin, part of the Peros Banhos atoll, with more expected to join them in what would be a permanent settlement

International News via Reuters:

British authorities on Wednesday issued removal orders against four Chagossians who landed this week on a remote atoll in the Chagos Archipelago in a move they hoped would complicate British plans to transfer the territory to Mauritius.

The four landed on Monday on Ile du Coin, part of the Peros Banhos atoll, with more expected to join them in what would be a permanent settlement.

A spokesperson at the British Foreign Office called their arrival an “illegal, unsafe stunt” that would not help the UK government’s joint work with Mauritius to resume a programme of heritage visits to the Chagos Archipelago.

Under a 2025 agreement, Britain will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control of the strategically important U.S.-UK air base on Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease.

British lawmaker and Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage said the four were British passport holders seeking to “reclaim their birthright” and said he was exploring legal avenues to support them. 

“They were this morning served an eviction notice on behalf of the British government, and told that unless they comply, they could face up to three years in prison,” he told a press conference in London.

The removal orders seen by Reuters, addressed to them individually, were issued by a British Indian Ocean Territory immigration official. It said that they are unlawfully present in the territory and will be removed.

It warned that breaching the order by returning would be a criminal offence punishable with up to three years’ imprisonment, or a fine of 3,000 pounds sterling ($4,060), or both.

Up to 2,000 Chagossians were forcibly removed from the archipelago in the 1960s and 1970s and resettled mainly in Mauritius and Britain. 

The deal has been criticised by some Chagossians who accuse Mauritius of decades of neglect, an allegation Mauritius denies.

Reporting by Vincent Mumo Nzilani in Nairobi and Muvija M in London, editing by Andrei Khalip

Dive into the world of sea turtles

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Dive into the world of sea turtles

Saturday sessions at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute feature storytelling and film on marine life

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) invites families to dive into the
magical world of sea turtles during this month’s Kids Hour, taking place this Saturday,
February 21st, with sessions at 11am and 2pm. Designed especially for young learners ages
3 and up, Kids Hours are dynamic, interactive, and welcoming educational experiences that
spark curiosity about the ocean.


This month’s featured storybook, Nature Stories: Little Turtle, follows a young green sea
turtle on its journey from sandy nest to open ocean. Through colourful and engaging
illustrations, children will discover the remarkable life cycle of green sea turtles and the
many challenges they face on their way to adulthood.


Families will also enjoy the short film Tracking Green Turtles in the Great Barrier Reef, where
wildlife explorer Jack ventures into one of the world’s most iconic marine environments.
Through hands on conservation work and close encounters with endangered and unusual
creatures, the film highlights the vital importance of protecting our oceans and the species
that depend on them.


Admission is free for BUEI members and $5 per child for non-members. Adults
accompanying participating children attend free of charge. Each Kids Hour includes BUEI’s
popular I Spy Challenge, plus complimentary access to BUEI’s Ocean Discovery Centre, where
families can continue exploring the wonders of the ocean together.


Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Allshores, Kids Hour continues as a beloved nine part
monthly series running from January through September, with each session showcasing a
unique and fascinating marine theme.


Space is limited, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Visit BUEI.org/kidshour/
to register or learn more. For inquiries, contact giftshop@buei.bm or call 294 0204

Bermuda Tonight – 18 February 2026

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Bermuda Tonight – 18 February 2026

What’s On: Our guide to island events

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What’s On: Our guide to island events

Through the weekend there are plenty of events taking place across the island. 

From live entertainment and community gatherings to unique experiences for all ages, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. 

If you’re looking to make plans, we’ve got you covered. 

Kendal Trott tells us what’s happening in the days ahead.


Eight skiers confirmed dead in California avalanche, one still missing

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Eight skiers confirmed dead in California avalanche, one still missing

Rescuers reached six survivors, including one man and five women, late on Tuesday amid an intense winter storm that has dropped several feet of fresh snow on the high Sierra in recent days

International News via Reuters:

Eight skiers died in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains while one remains missing, authorities said on Wednesday, making the incident one of the deadliest single avalanches in U.S. history.

Rescuers reached six survivors, including one man and five women, late on Tuesday amid an intense winter storm that has dropped several feet of fresh snow on the high Sierra in recent days.

The avalanche swept the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, about 10 miles north of Lake Tahoe, around 11:30 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, engulfing a group of backcountry skiers.

One of the rescued skiers is still being treated in a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

The survivors had taken refuge in a makeshift shelter, constructed partly from tarpaulin sheets, and communicated with rescuers via radio beacon and text messaging.

About 50 skilled rescuers were dispatched from the south and north and faced “extreme” conditions, Moon said, including blinding snow and gale-force winds. A team was able to use a snowcat vehicle to get within two miles of the survivors and then ski to the accident site.

One of the deceased skiers was married to a member of the area’s search-and-rescue team, authorities said.

The group of skiers was finishing a three-day excursion with Blackbird Mountain Guides. The tour group included four guides and 11 clients, who stayed at the Frog Lake Backcountry Huts located near Donner Summit just northwest of Truckee, at about 7,500 feet elevation (2,300 meters).

In a typical winter, the mountain receives more than 400 inches of snow, making it one of the snowiest places in the western hemisphere.

Blackbird was founded in 2020 and operates in California, Washington state and British Columbia as well as numerous popular skiing spots abroad, according to its website. The company provides guided ski trips, alpine climbing trips and avalanche education.

The Sierra Avalanche Center’s avalanche warning, which it issued on Tuesday, remained in effect on Wednesday morning. “HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday,” the agency said.

Avalanches have claimed an average of 27 lives each winter in the United States over the past decade, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, which had tallied six U.S. avalanche fatalities so far this season.

Reporting by Rich McKay; Additional reporting by Brad Brooks, Steve Gorman and Devika Nair; Writing by Joseph Ax; Editing by Nick Zieminski

Nestle weighs reducing exposure to ice cream business, Bloomberg News reports

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Nestle weighs reducing exposure to ice cream business, Bloomberg News reports

The Switzerland-based food and drink maker may also consider selling some of its remaining fully-owned ice cream operations to the Froneri venture, the report added, citing people with knowledge of the matter

International News via Reuters:

Nestle is weighing a smaller presence in the ice cream business and has been reviewing options, including a possible reduction of its stake in Froneri, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

The Switzerland-based food and drink maker may also consider selling some of its remaining fully-owned ice cream operations to the Froneri venture, the report added, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Nestle declined to comment, while Froneri did not immediately respond to Reuters’ queries.

Froneri, a joint venture between PAI Partners and Nestle, secured investment from Goldman Sachs and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in October, valuing it at 15 billion euros ($17.69 billion).

PAI could opt to increase its stake in Froneri if Nestle decides to cut its shareholding, or the Swiss group could sell part of its stake to another investor like ADIA, Bloomberg said.

Deliberations are ongoing and there’s no certainty a deal will eventually materialize, the report added.

Froneri, the maker of ice cream brands such as Haagen-Dazs and Rowntree’s, competes with the newly listed Magnum Ice Cream Company, which became a standalone business after its long-awaited split last year from Unilever.

($1 = 0.8481 euros)

Reporting by Mihika Sharma in Bengaluru and Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Alan Barona and Jonathan Ananda

Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ on Diego Garcia lease

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Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ on Diego Garcia lease

Under a 2025 agreement, Britain will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control of the strategically important U.S.-UK air base on Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease

International News via Reuters:

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer was making a big mistake by entering into a lease of the U.S.-UK air base on Diego Garcia.

“Prime Minister Starmer is losing control of this important Island by claims of entities never known of before,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Trump also said it may be necessary for the U.S. to use Diego Garcia, and an airfield located in Fairford, in order to “eradicate a potential attack” by Iran if Tehran decides not to make a deal resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute.

Under a 2025 agreement, Britain will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control of the strategically important U.S.-UK air base on Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease.

Reporting by Bhargav Acharya and Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Costas Pitas

BBC to argue Trump failed to show he was defamed in documentary

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BBC to argue Trump failed to show he was defamed in documentary

In a filing in Miami federal court, the BBC said it intends to argue that Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit should be dismissed

International News via Reuters:

Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump had failed to establish that it defamed him in a documentary broadcast shortly before he won a second White House term.

In a filing in Miami federal court, the BBC said it intends to argue that Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit should be dismissed because he failed to state successful claims for defamation and for a violation of a Florida unfair trade practices law.

The BBC said it also intends to argue that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear Trump’s case under Florida law, federal rules governing civil cases, and the U.S. Constitution’s “due process” clause. It has apologized to Trump for the edit.

Lawyers for Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment.  The BBC has until March 17 to respond formally to Trump’s complaint, which he filed on December 15.  A trial is scheduled for February 15, 2027.

Trump accused the BBC of splicing together footage of parts of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, to make it appear that he had directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol later that day, when lawmakers planned to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election.

The edit, for the documentary “Trump: A Second Chance?”, spliced together a section where Trump said supporters would march on the Capitol with another, recorded nearly an hour later, where he exhorted them to “fight like hell.”

Trump, a Republican, is seeking at least $5 billion of damages on each claim against the BBC, which is publicly funded.

Fallout from the documentary, including allegations of bias, led to the resignations of the BBC’s top executive and its head of news in November.

Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Kevin Liffey

BBC Radio News: Wednesday Evening – 18 February 2026

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The unsung heroes of our clean roadsides

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The unsung heroes of our clean roadsides

Minister salutes ‘solo sweepers’ who remove roadside debris, sweep streets, and clear overgrown vegetation

The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, today hosted an appreciation event on Devon Springs Road in Devonshire to recognise the dedication and service of the Island’s solo sweepers, whose ranks have now grown to 20 following recent efforts to strengthen the programme.

The solo sweepers are deployed across Bermuda to remove roadside debris, sweep streets, and clear overgrown vegetation in assigned areas.

The expansion reflects the Government’s continued focus on improving roadside cleanliness.

Minister Adams said the programme is a practical example of how targeted investment can deliver visible results for the community.

He added that the expanded team complements the ongoing work of the Ministry’s Highways Section and the Department of Works and Engineering, creating a broader, coordinated effort to maintain our roadways.

“The people of Bermuda have been asking for cleaner roads, better visibility, and safer conditions. We’re not ignoring that. We’re acting on it. These sweepers are part of that response, part of that commitment, and part of a wider plan to improve infrastructure across Bermuda.”

Minister Adams closed by thanking the workers personally for their contribution.

“These men and women show up and get the job done. It’s honest work, it’s important work, and it makes a real difference in people’s lives. I’m proud of them, and grateful for the role they play in keeping Bermuda clean, safe, and moving.”

The Ministry said it will continue monitoring roadside conditions and adjusting deployment areas to ensure the expanded team delivers maximum impact for residents across the island.

‘Deeply troubling’ incident triggers Ministerial response

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‘Deeply troubling’ incident triggers Ministerial response

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks expressed serious concern following reports that police were called on Monday, February 16, 2026, after a child was seen carrying what appeared to be a black handgun.

Minister Weeks stated: “This incident is deeply troubling on so many different levels. A child in possession of what appeared to be a firearm ought to send shock waves throughout our community, and this matter demands that someone ought to be held accountable for this incident.

“That is something that could very easily have escalated into a dangerous situation with a very different outcome, especially if armed officers had to respond in real time. Thankfully, through the professionalism and competence of the BPS officers, nothing more serious occurred. Thank God it did not come to that.”

He continued, “I want to commend the officers involved. They handled this situation with professionalism, calm judgment, and care for the child’s safety, and that deserves recognition. That is exactly the kind of measured policing our community needs and expects.”

Noting that the item recovered was later confirmed to be a black-painted replica firearm handed over by an adult at a nearby residence, the Minister stressed the broader lesson for the community.

“As a father and as someone who cares deeply about our young people, I am urging parents and guardians to pay closer attention to the activities of their children and to monitor their behaviour.

“We have to keep a close eye on what they are doing, what they are being exposed to, and what they think is acceptable. These are our children, all of them, and it takes all of us working together to guide them in the right direction,” Minister Weeks said.

He added, “We are living in a time when concerns about youth violence and gun violence are very real, and situations like this remind us why vigilance at home and in the community matters so much.”

Minister Weeks emphasised that community partnership remains central to public safety, noting appreciation for members of the public who alerted police and helped bring the matter to a safe resolution.

Arming islanders with a fighting chance

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Arming islanders with a fighting chance

Free martial arts seminars to be provided by Ministry of National Security

The Ministry of National Security is inviting members of the public to attend a series of free Community Personal Safety Seminars designed to equip residents with practical tools to enhance their personal safety and awareness.

A total of 12 seminars will be held at various locations across the island, providing residents with multiple opportunities to participate at a time and place that works best for them.

Participants will learn how to recognise potential risks, respond appropriately to threatening situations, and apply simple strategies to reduce vulnerability in everyday environments.

The seminars will include interactive discussions and practical demonstrations focused on prevention, awareness and confidence-building.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit martialarts.bm/personalsafety to view the full schedule of dates, times and locations, and to register for the seminar that best suits their availability.

The seminars will be led by Sensei Bob Smith, an 8th Degree Black Belt and Bermuda’s Chief Instructor for the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (I.O.G.K.F.), one of the largest Okinawan karate organisations in the world, established in 63 countries.

Sensei Smith began his martial arts training in New York City in 1967 and has studied multiple disciplines, including Goju-Ryu Karate, Tae-kwon do, Kung-Fu and Jiu Jitsu

He has served as President of the Bermuda Karate Do Association, the Bermuda Martial Arts Commission and the Bermuda Martial Arts Federation.

With decades of experience in both martial arts instruction and defensive tactics training, Sensei Smith brings practical, real-world insight to the subject of personal safety and protection.

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said, “Personal safety starts with awareness. These seminars are about giving residents practical knowledge that can make a real difference in everyday situations.

“This initiative is part of a broader effort to empower the public with information and skills. When people have more knowledge, they feel more confident in their ability to protect themselves, their home and others , and I hope that the public takes advantage of these very instructive and informative seminars to enhance the safety in the wider community.”

The Ministry encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to increase their awareness, preparedness and confidence.

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