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90 Minute Video: 2024 Bermuda SailGP Day #1

The first day of the Bermuda SailGP is underway this afternoon [May 4] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson said, “SailGP’s much-anticipated return to the idyllic island of Bermuda is finally here, with the 10th event of Season 4 kicking off this afternoon. “Two days of action-packed and boundary-breaking racing will... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Another Firearm Incident

The police have confirmed that yet another firearm incident took place, this time in the Ord Road area, and said that “so far, there are no reported injuries.” A police spokesperson said, “As a result of information received Friday afternoon, 3rd May 2024, police officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the Ord Road, Tribe... Read more of this article

Video: Police Press Conference

The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 3] to address the recent firearm incidents. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Police Renew Appeal In Devonshire Shooting Male Injured In Shooting In Prospect Shooting In Southampton, No Reported Injuries Police... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 23-Year-Old Man

The police have confirmed the sad news that a 23-year-old man has died following a collision this morning [April 25] in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a 23-year-old male motorcyclist involved in a collision with a truck around 9am Thursday, 25th April 2024, was pronounced dead at... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 40-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Medeya Hunte.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Hunte, a Russian National, is described as being 5’ 10” in height, slim built, light complexioned, with long black hair. “She was last seen around 12:50 pm on Sunday,... Read more of this article

Car & Motorcycle Collision In Hamilton Parish

[Updated] There was a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish this evening [March 17]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the North Shore Road, just west of Francis Patton Primary School, Hamilton Parish. “Details are limited at this time, but the incident... Read more of this article

Pedestrian Injured In Hit & Run Collision

A 30-year-old female was struck by a motorcar in Hamilton, the vehicle was “driven by an unidentified male who left the scene” and “officers later located the vehicle, abandoned, along Angle Street,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, police and EMTs attended... Read more of this article

Govt Statement On House/Appropriation Act

This evening [March 11] the Government “requested the indulgence of the Speaker of the House and the Opposition to rise and report progress, enabling the Appropriation Act to be passed on the previously scheduled meeting of the House of Assembly on Friday [March 15],” the government advised. Following this evening’s development, the... Read more of this article

38-Year-OId Man Injured In Shooting On Court St

[Updated] A 38-year-old man has been injured in a shooting on Court Street, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which took place in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club, around 12:15am on Sunday, March 10, 2024. “Initial... Read more of this article

Photos: WiRe 2024 Women’s Day Gala & Award

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe], the professional organization for women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance sector, hosted its second annual Women’s Day Gala, and Natasha Scotland Courcy was presented with the first ever WiRe Woman of the Year Award. A spokesperson said, “Women in Reinsurance [WiRe], the professional organization for women working... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: US & UK Military Aircraft Visit

Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos... Read more of this article

Photos: 2024 International Women’s Day Event

The Bermuda International Women’s Day Committee held an event to mark International Women’s Day, where they named Tammy Richardson-Augustus the 2024 Woman of the Year. A spokesperson said, “The exceptional 2023 Woman of the Year, Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, demonstrated her incredible talent as the emcee, guiding the audience through the... Read more of this article