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Man In Critical Condition In ICU After Collision

A 28 year old male guest worker is in critical condition in the ICU following a collision yesterday in Warwick. “Around 6:50pm on Sunday [July 26], police responded to a reported collision which took place on South Road in Warwick just east of Warwick Long Bay,” Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said. “It was reported that a 28 year... Read more of this article

Photos: Emancipation Celebration Honours 20

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs celebrated 20 honourees at the Ruth Seaton James auditorium last night [July 26], with an official programme to commemorate Emancipation Day, featuring drummers, dancers, singers and a performance by Rockfire Productions. Heather Whalen, Director of Community and Cultural Affairs, previously said, “We... Read more of this article

Man Seriously Injured In Collision In Warwick

A man has sustained what the police said were “life threatening” injuries following a collision this evening [July 26] in Warwick, which saw members of the public render assistance by lifting the car off the victim. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 6.50pm police responded to a report of a collision that took place on South... Read more of this article

Royal Congratulations For Winner Ben Ainslie

Extreme winds forced the cancellation of racing at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth today [July 26], but didn’t dampen enthusiasm for a Royal visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. With no racing to close out the weekend, the results from Saturday stand, meaning Land Rover BAR is the winner of the first event of... Read more of this article

40-Year-Old Shooting Victim Remains In ICU

As of this morning [July 26], the 40-year-old Hamilton parish man who was shot at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on July 2nd remains in the ICU in “critical but stable condition.” A police spokesperson said, “At last check 6:45am Sunday, July 26th the 40 year old Hamilton parish man shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club... Read more of this article

Robbery At Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire

On Friday evening [July 24] two males — one brandishing a bladed article — gained entry into Mr. Chicken Express in Devonshire and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken; however no employees were injured. “Around 10:20pm on Friday, July 24th police officers were dispatched to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken... Read more of this article

Patrons Brave Rain To Attend ‘One Love’ Concert

Despite the less than inviting weather conditions, crowds of people — many carrying umbrellas — made their way to the ‘One Love, One Life’ concert in Hamilton last night [July 25], which featured performances by Morgan Heritage, Barrington Levy and a host of local entertainers. Speaking after the show, Barrington Levy said,... Read more of this article

Weather: America’s Cup Cancelled Today In UK

Due to “extreme weather” in Portsmouth, England today’s [July 26] America’s Cup racing has been cancelled. A statement from the organisers said, “After discussions with the America’s Cup organising committee due to extreme weather we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel today’s racing and Louis... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice For Huddersfield Town

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice in today’s [July 25] pre-season match against Rochdale, which saw Huddersfield Town being defeated 4-3. “It was Butterfield once again who slipped a ball down the left for Wells and the Bermudian’s deep cross was perfect for Scannell to run onto and fire past Lillis into the top corner,” the... Read more of this article

Report: Harneys Planning Bermuda Launch

“Harneys is understood to be the latest multi-jurisdictional offshore firm planning a Bermuda launch, following in the wake of rival Walkers,” according to a report by thelawyer.com. The report said, “Several sources in Bermuda said at least one more firm, understood to be Harneys, is currently exploring its options to open an office... Read more of this article

Photos: Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

[Updated with video] An AC-130 diverted to Bermuda and made an emergency landing this afternoon [July 24] due to what is understood to be an hydraulics issue. It landed at around 2.00pm, with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service standing by as the military plane landed. All appeared to have gone well, and military personnel can be seen standing outside... Read more of this article

No Airport Debt Can Appear On Balance Sheet

The cost of the airport construction “must be wholly borne by CCC and the selected developer and sub-contractors” and “no debt should appear” on the Government’s balance sheet, the Entrustment letter says, with the letter also stating that the “continued deterioration of Bermuda’s fiscal situation” is a “cause... Read more of this article