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Police Confirm Suspect Has Been Arrested

“A male suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Honnee Smith,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The suspect remains in police custody at this time. “The investigating team is appealing for anyone familiar with Ms. Smith and who can assist in tracing her movements from Monday, May 5 until... Read more of this article

Lee Rizzuto Nominated For OAS Ambassador

Lee Rizzuto — who previously served as the U.S. Consul General to Bermuda – has been nominated by the Trump Administration to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States [OAS]. In his welcoming remarks before the hearing, U.S. Senator Jim Risch said, “Mr. Rizzuto, if confirmed to be ambassador to the... Read more of this article

Video: Opposition Reply To The Budget

[Updated] Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto is delivering the Opposition Reply to the 2025/26 Budget and you can tune in and watch live below, and view all our coverage of the 2025 Budget here. Update 7.43pm: The full Budget Reply follows below [PDF here]: Update May 10, 10.27am: A PLP spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance’s... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Second Suspect Arrested

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the double murder, the police have confirmed A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a second suspect, a 23-year-old male, in connection with the fatal shooting which took place at the Legends club in Sandys, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. “The first... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Jache Adams & Zane DeSilva

[Updated] Minister of Public Works & Environment Jache Adams and Minister of Housing & Municipalities Zane DeSilva are holding a press conference to to discuss aspects of the 2025 Bermuda budget. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.45pm: Minister Adams’ remarks: Good morning... Read more of this article

Video: Premier & Minister Press Conference

Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt and Minister of Health Kim Wilson held a press conference today [May 5] to discuss aspects of the 2025 Bermuda budget. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Video: Opposition Reply To... Read more of this article

Police: One Suspect May Have Been Injured

One of the suspects in the double murder may have been injured, the police said, as they continue to appeal for the public’s assistance in bringing these perpetrators In an update provided over the weekend, Acting Superintendent Jason Smith said, “We thank you for the assistance that we have been receiving so far from members of the public,... Read more of this article

Police: Do Not ‘Approach Or Confront Them’

“We urge members of the public that should you recognise or are able to identify any of the persons in that video, do not attempt to take matters into your own hand and approach or confront them,” the police said following the video footage released in connection with investigation into the double murder in Sandys. The shooting resulted... Read more of this article

Can You Identify Anyone In This Video?

The police have released video footage in connection with the investigation into the double murder in Sandys, and are appealing for anybody that can identify the individuals in the video to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is urging members of the public, should they recognize or are able to identify... Read more of this article

Man Arrested For Weapons, Threatening Words

A man was arrested for “use of threatening words or gestures and carrying offensive weapons without lawful authority” after an incident at a residence on Happy Valley Road, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30pm on the Thursday, May 1, 2025, officers carrying out inquiries, attended a residence on Happy... Read more of this article

Plans Submitted For Zipline At Southlands

Escape from Devils Isle has submitted a planning application for a proposed Zipline Adventure Course in Southlands Park. A document submitted with the application stated, “We would like to emphasize that, EDI Bermuda LLC has ensured that all of our intended Zip Line Courses do not interfere with any of the established walking trails throughout... Read more of this article

Planning Application For Marina Extension

A planning application has been submitted for a proposed marina extension located between the Hamilton Princess marina and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club marina. A document submitted with the application stated, “Westend Properties Ltd. is seeking to expand the existing marina which supports 50 plus vessels as well as a fuel dock, and which more... Read more of this article