Around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, police attended a reported home invasion on Tribe Road number one, Warwick. Initial information suggests two suspects carrying bladed weapons entered and made an untidy search of the residence.
They fled upon seeing an occupant of the house, making good their escape with a quantity of jewellery.
They were last seen running in a westerly direction along the nearby Railway Trail.
One of the suspects wore all black clothing, black gloves, black mask, and a dark coloured helmet with dark visor.
The second suspect wore a white jacket, black pants, black gloves, black sneakers and a black helmet with dark visor.
An investigation into this incident is now underway.
We are asking that anyone with information, even if you feel it may not be important, to please contact Detective Sergeant, Seymour Foote, by calling 717-2282 or, via email at sfoote@bps.bm
You may also call the Criminal Investigations Unit on 247-1744, the main police number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
If you’d prefer, please share the information with a police officer you’re familiar with or, use the community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm
Carney’s Liberals are a handful of seats short of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons
International News via Reuters:
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a crucial test on Monday when Parliament votes on his first budget, where a defeat could trigger a second federal election in less than a year.
Carney’s Liberals are a handful of seats short of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons, which means they either need some opposition legislators to back the budget or abstain. The House is due to vote at 6:45 p.m. Eastern Time (2345 GMT).
On paper Carney looks to be safe given that the left-leaning New Democrats, who lost almost three quarters of their seats in the April election that brought Carney to power, last month indicated they would not bring him down. The party is short of funds and does not have a permanent leader.
The Globe and Mail newspaper on Monday cited a senior Liberal source as saying the government expected to win the vote narrowly. If it lost, Carney could either call an election or try to come to a deal with the New Democrats whereby they would keep him in power in return for increasing social spending.
Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, struck such a deal with the New Democrats that lasted two-and-a-half years.
Recent polls suggest that if an election were held now the Liberals would retain power. The official right-of-center opposition Conservative Party is dealing with internal dissent after the April election loss and leader Pierre Poilievre faces a formal review of his performance in January.
Carney’s budget, an economic blueprint for the next fiscal year, proposed doubling the fiscal deficit to counter U.S. tariffs and fund defence and housing programs. While it proposed reducing the number of federal government employees, the budget did not have as many austerity measures as some had feared.
Reporting by David Ljunggren, editing by Deepa Babington
Trump said on Friday he was likely to sue the British broadcaster this week for up to $5 billion after it spliced together separate excerpts of a speech on January 6, 2021
International News via Reuters:
The BBC is determined to fight any legal action filed by U.S. President Donald Trump and sees no basis for a defamation case over its editing of one of his speeches, its chair said on Monday.
Trump said on Friday he was likely to sue the British broadcaster this week for up to $5 billion after it spliced together separate excerpts of a speech on January 6, 2021, when his supporters stormed the Capitol. The edit created the impression he had called for violence.
BBC chair Samir Shah sent a letter to Trump to apologise for the edit, the BBC said on Thursday, but it said it strongly disagreed there was a basis for a defamation claim.
SHAH SAYS BBC POSITION HAS NOT CHANGED
Trump told reporters on Friday he would sue for anywhere between $1 billion and $5 billion.
Shah told BBC staff in an email on Monday there was speculation about the possibility of legal action, including potential costs or settlements.
“In all this we are, of course, acutely aware of the privilege of our funding and the need to protect our licence fee payers, the British public,” Shah wrote.
“I want to be very clear with you – our position has not changed. There is no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this.”
The documentary, made by a third party, aired in Britain before the November 2024 U.S. election. It showed Trump telling supporters “we’re going to walk down to the Capitol” and we “fight like hell”, a comment he made in a different part of his speech. Trump had in fact said supporters would “cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women”.
The edit was made public after the Daily Telegraph published a leaked internal BBC report.
The report, written by an independent adviser, contained wider criticism of the BBC’s news output, including assertions of anti-Israel bias at BBC Arabic and a lack of balance in stories about trans issues, and led to the resignation of the director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness.
NO US BROADCAST
Trump’s lawyers said the edit caused the president “overwhelming reputational and financial harm”, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
They said they would sue in Florida, rather than in Britain, where the one-year limit to file a defamation case has expired.
Trump will face a tougher legal standard in the United States given the protection of freedom of speech in the constitution, lawyers have said.
The BBC is likely to argue that the programme was not broadcast and was not available on its streaming service in the U.S., so voters in Florida could not have seen it.
The BBC, which is funded by a mandatory levy on TV-watching households, is also widely expected to challenge the reputational harm claim on grounds that Trump went on to win the election, and say the edit was not done in malice.
Reporting by Paul Sandle and Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Kate Holton and Timothy Heritage
Adam Prunty and Teresa Ruiz navigated a competitive field to be crowned the Male and Female Champions respectively at the recent MMC Beyond Fitness 5K road race.
Prunty secured the men’s title with a strong performance, breaking the tape in a winning time of 17 minutes and 8 seconds. He was closely trailed by Sanchez Smith, who finished just eight seconds behind to take second place in 17:16. The final spot on the men’s podium went to Christopher Harris, who clocked a time of 17:45.
In the women’s race, Teresa Ruiz delivered a commanding run to claim the female championship. She was the seventh runner overall across the finish line, recording a time of 19:58. The battle for the runner-up spot saw Colette Durkin finish as the thirteenth overall competitor, securing second place among the women with a time of 20:33. Christine Dailey completed the female top three, finishing twenty-second overall and rounding out the podium with a time of 21:19.
The test aims to assess firm resilience to severe but plausible events
International News via Reuters:
The Bank of England said on Monday that Britain’s largest life insurers were resilient to severe market stress, as it published the results of the first stress test conducted under a new regulatory framework implemented last year.
The test aims to assess firm resilience to severe but plausible events. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) said all 11 firms taking part stayed above minimum capital requirements throughout the simulated downturn.
The test modelled a deep global recession with falling interest and inflation rates, sharp declines in equity and property values, and widening credit spreads.
The exercise, run every two years, was the first under the Solvency UK framework introduced last year. For the first time, the PRA will publish individual firm results next week.
Britain’s large life insurance sector includes Aviva, Legal & General and Phoenix, among others.
Unlike the BoE’s stress testing of the UK banking system, the PRA life insurance stress test is not used to set capital requirements or buffers.
Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru and Phoebe Seers in London; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes
Bermuda’s Olympian, Tyler Smith, marked a successful return to top-tier international competition, navigating the elite field at the 2025 World Triathlon Cup in Florianopolis, Brazil, to secure a commendable twenty-first place finish.
Smith completed the gruelling course in a time of 55 minutes flat, finishing within two minutes of the winner. The men’s title was claimed by Spain’s David Cantero Del Campo, who clocked the winning time of 53:24 after a spectacular final run leg.
For Smith, the result is significant, following a prolonged battle with injuries. He recently won the local Cambridge Beaches Triathlon, but the global stage presents a unique test. “Going from a structured training environment to basically being solo for an extended stint has definitely been a challenge,” Smith admitted.
His top-25 result demonstrates the hard work put into his rehabilitation and training back on the island, keeping him firmly in contention for future international opportunities.
Bermuda’s football contingent abroad experienced a turbulent weekend of high-stakes matches, marked by significant cup exits and hard-fought victories.
Head coach Khano Smith saw his impressive Rhode Island FC season come to a crushing end in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Final. In a tight, defensive battle, Rhode Island fell 1-0 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, marking the close of their 2025 campaign just short of the title match.
In England, frustration mounted for the coaches. Assistant coach Shaun Goater watched Aston Villa Women lose 3-1 to London City Lionesses at Villa Park, while goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper saw his QPR Women’s side draw 2-2 with Luton Town.
There was also late disappointment for Ajani Burchall, whose Wimborne Town FC exited the FA Trophy with a late 1-0 defeat to Chatham Town.
However, Bermuda celebrated success in the women’s game. Jasmine Spence helped Newport Pagnell Town Women secure a third straight road win, 3-0, and Eva Frazzoni advanced in the Suffolk Women’s FA Cup with a big win for AFC Sudbury Women. The standout defensive performance came from K’shaela Burch-Waldron, who created the winning goal in Sutton United Women’s 3-0 victory over Newhaven, sealing their progress.
Sonia Grant hailed as ‘a trailblazer in Bermuda’s civic life’
The City of Hamilton is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former City Deputy Mayor Sonia P.E. Grant who was a trailblazer in Bermuda’s civic life and a devoted public servant whose legacy is firmly woven into the history of the City.
City Mayor Charles Gosling said, “Former City Deputy Mayor Grant built a distinguished career grounded in integrity, legal expertise, and a deep commitment to public service. Her contributions extended across Bermuda’s legal, civic, and ecclesiastical life, and she approached every role with conviction, professionalism, and a genuine belief in good governance.
“In 1993, with the support of community leaders including Dame Marjorie Bean and Dolores Darrell, she made history when she became the first female Member of the Corporation of Hamilton in its 200-year existence. She went on to serve the City with dedication for more than twelve years, as a Common Councillor, Senior Alderman and Deputy Mayor.
“Her love for the City and her commitment to its proper governance were unwavering. She was steadfast in her belief in fairness, transparency, and the rights of constituents. Whether advocating for free and fair elections, upholding human rights, or championing civic participation, she served with conviction, courage, and an unshakeable moral compass.
Today, we honour not only her remarkable achievements, but the principled spirit behind them. Bermuda has lost a fierce advocate, a thoughtful leader, and a woman whose contributions helped shape the modern City of Hamilton.
On behalf of the Council, City staff, and the residents and businesses we serve, I extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and all who were touched by her remarkable life. Her work, her leadership, and her example will not be forgotten.”
Bermudian karting champion Scott Barnes concluded his run at the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a demonstration of resilience and speed, securing one of his strongest results of the demanding event. Competing in the highly competitive Master Shifter Class, Barnes successfully shrugged off the misfortune that had plagued his earlier races to finish the final day on a high note.
Barnes utilised the Warm Up session to dial in his kart setup, finishing nineteenth overall. Critically, he showed genuine pace, clocking his fastest lap time of 47.17 seconds on his fifth circuit of the track, indicating that the speed was present for the main event.
In the crucial Main Event, the Bermudian delivered when it mattered most. Following twenty-two laps of intense racing, Barnes crossed the finish line in a commendable twelfth position. This result stood as one of his best finishes of the week, validating the hard work put in by his team. His total race time for the twenty-two laps was 16 minutes, 57.69 seconds, a testament to his ability to manage the race and maintain focus under pressure at North America’s premier karting showdown.
Geneva-based Trafigura alleges that Gupta was the mastermind of a fraud it discovered in November 2022
International News via Reuters:
Trafigura’s $600 million case against Indian businessman Prateek Gupta over fake nickel cargoes began at London’s High Court on Monday, with the commodities trading company saying it was the victim of a very substantial fraud.
Geneva-based Trafigura alleges that Gupta was the mastermind of a fraud it discovered in November 2022, when it inspected some containers that were supposed to contain high-grade nickel.
The containers actually held carbon steel worth a fraction of the value of nickel, prompting Trafigura to carry out further inspections, book a $590 million charge and then sue Gupta and his companies in February 2023.
Gupta accepts that purported high-grade nickel cargoes actually contained low-value materials but says that Trafigura staff devised the scheme, with the parties essentially trading the differences in the price of cargoes at different times.
He says Trafigura came up with a complex merry-go-round of transactions that would appear to inflate its standing, involving more than 500 trades valued at $3.3 billion.
Trafigura denies there was any such agreement, with the company’s lawyers saying Gupta and his companies’ defence is “a fiction conceived after the event by admitted fraudsters”.
Nathan Pillow, a lawyer representing Trafigura, said: “Trafigura paid for rubbish and was left with hundreds of millions (of dollars) of losses.”
Trafigura has been left with metal “worth around 2% of what we paid for it” after recouping about $10 million from trades worth more than $500 million, Pillow added.
Gupta is expected to give evidence at the five-week trial, as will former senior executives at Trafigura.
Reporting by Eric Onstad and Sam TobinEditing by David Goodman
Five generations gather to celebrate Mrs. Pearl Codrington
Premier Burt alongside Mrs. Paulette Codrington
Family, friends and community members gathered on Sunday, November 10, 2025, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Pearl Codrington, affectionately known as “Ma Pearl.”
Nearly 80 guests visited the family homestead, Camber House, throughout the day, including the Premier and representatives from across the political spectrum – a reflection of the deep respect she holds across the island.
“It was an honour to celebrate Mrs. Codrington’s 100th birthday surrounded by her family and the generations she has raised,” said the Premier. “Her story is one of perseverance, care, and community… Bermuda is better for the love and example she continues to share.”
Highlights of the day included two of her great-grandchildren singing the birthday song and the rare sight of five generations together. Asked how she enjoyed her celebration, Ma Pearl said she “really enjoyed it, especially the food.”
Born on November 10, 1925, to Olive Smith and Samuel Trott, Mrs. Codrington was raised by her grandmother, Rose Smith, after losing her mother at birth. From Daniel’s Head to Manchester Street, then King Street and Boaz Island, she built a life centred on family before settling at Camber House in 1978.
Today, her legacy spans 10 children, 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren – all carrying forward her values of family, kindness and perseverance.
The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan’s survival could trigger a military response
International News via Reuters:
Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East Asian neighbour.
The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan’s survival could trigger a military response.
Her comments broke with past administrations’ avoidance of public discussion of such a scenario, so as not provoke Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island.
Masaaki Kanai, the Japanese foreign ministry official in charge of Asia and Oceania affairs, arrived in the Chinese capital to meet his counterpart, Liu Jinsong, a video broadcast by the Kyodo news agency showed on Monday.
Kanai is expected to explain that Japan’s security policy has not changed, and urge China to refrain from actions that damage ties, media said.
Taiwan is located just about 110 km (68 miles) from Japan’s westernmost island of Yonaguni, near sea lanes on which Tokyo relies for energy shipments. Japan also hosts the largest concentration of U.S. military power outside the United States.
“Various channels of communication are open,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary told a regular press briefing, when asked about Kanai’s visit.
“We have made a firm request for the Chinese side to take appropriate steps,” he said, adding that the travel warning was incompatible with efforts to promote strategic, mutually beneficial ties.
China’s Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet Takaichi on the sidelines of this week’s G20 summit in South Africa, however, the foreign ministry said in Beijing.
Instead, Japan should retract its “wrongful” remarks, ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular news briefing.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said China was carrying out a “multifaceted attack” on Japan, speaking to reporters in the capital’s sister city of New Taipei.
“I call on the international community to continue paying close attention and I also urge China to exercise restraint and demonstrate the conduct befitting a major power, rather than becoming a troublemaker for regional peace and stability,” he added.
Tension could persist for months, however, said Kenji Minemura, a senior research fellow at the Canon Institute for Global Studies.
“China knows that Takaichi can’t retract her comment, so its call for one isn’t to get a resolution, but to ramp up pressure on Japan,” he said.
LEISURE, RETAIL TAKE A HIT
The row flared with Takaichi’s comment on November 7, a week after she met Chinese President Xi Jinping and agreed to pursue stable ties.
A day later, in a now-deleted post on X, China’s consul general in Osaka, Xue Jian, said “the dirty neck that sticks itself in must be cut off”.
Japan summoned China’s ambassador to protest his “extremely inappropriate” statement and several Japanese politicians called for Xue’s expulsion.
The rift widened on Thursday, when China summoned Japan’s ambassador, for the first time in more than two years, to make a “strong protest” over Takaichi’s remarks.
On Friday, China said Japan would face a “crushing” military defeat if it intervened over Taiwan and voiced “serious concerns” about Japan’s security direction.
This included ambiguity over its three non-nuclear principles not to develop, possess or host nuclear weapons.
In August, a Reuters investigation had found growing willingness in Japan to ease those pledges, long a taboo in the only nation to suffer atomic bombings.
On Sunday, Chinese coast guard ships sailed through waters around a group of East China Sea islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China.
Known as the Senkaku in Tokyo and the Diaoyu in Beijing, they have been a flashpoint since Japan nationalised them in 2012. Japan’s coast guard said it drove the Chinese ships away.
Japan said it also scrambled fighter jets on Saturday, after China flew a drone between Taiwan and Yonaguni.
George Glass, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, has also waded into the dispute, criticising Xue on X.
On Saturday, he said it was time to move on, adding, “Halloween has been and gone,” after the Chinese diplomat labelled Takaichi an “evil witch”.
Chinese state-linked media also targeted Takaichi on Monday.
In an editorial, the People’s Daily of the ruling Communist Party said, “Takaichi’s dangerous remarks, which have touched the nerves of all parties, were not only strategic recklessness, but also deliberate provocation.”
If the row drags on, a drop in Chinese visitors, such as the fall of roughly 25% seen during an island dispute in 2012, could deliver a significant economic hit for Japan, said Takahide Kiuchi, executive economist at Nomura Research Institute.
“A drop in visitor numbers on this scale would have a dampening effect exceeding half of Japan’s annual growth,” he said.
Worries about such a hit caused a dip in tourism-sensitive shares in Tokyo, with department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi falling 11.3%, while Japan Airlines gave up 3.7%.
Reporting by Tim Kelly, Liz Lee, Tamiyuki Kihara Yoshifumi Takemoto Chang-Ran Kim and Kaori Kaneko; Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard in Taipei; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus, Lincoln Feast and Clarence Fernandez
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