Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Investigating Shooting In Devonshire

[Updated] After “several reports of what were believed to be gunshots” in Devonshire, the police also “received reports that a male had attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm on 4 March 2026, police received several reports... Read more of this article

Advisory For Bermudians In The Middle East

The Government of Bermuda advised this evening that it is “following the developments in the Middle East, noting the heightened risk of regional tension.” A Government spokesperson said, “Bermudians in the Middle East Region must follow travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Due to missile attacks,... Read more of this article

Car Crashes Into Parked Cars Then Overturns

A car driver “lost control of the vehicle which collided with two parked cars before it overturned and landed on its roof” on Front Street in Hamilton this evening. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcars near ‘The Frontyard’ on Front Street in the City of Hamilton.... Read more of this article

Car Crashes In Devonshire, Utility Pole Damaged

Traffic is being diverted following a car crash in Devonshire this evening [Feb 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Police were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar just west of the junction of South Road and Tee Street, Devonshire. “It was reported... Read more of this article

Female Dies Following Collision In St George’s

The police have confirmed that a female has died following a collision in St George’s. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:44 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, responded to a reported single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, just before Stone Crusher Corner on Kindley Field Road... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Woman In Southampton

The police have confirmed the death of a woman, who was found unresponsive inside of a residence in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Police were alerted to the discovery of an unresponsive female inside a Southampton residence. “Officers responded and secured the scene. An... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Jahzavier Wilson

The police have confirmed the death of 19-year-old Jahzavier Wilson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2026, 19-year-old Jahzavier Wilson. “An investigation into the two vehicle collision that claimed his life remains ongoing. The incident occurred around 12:40... Read more of this article

BELCO Crews Working To Restore Power

As of 11:30am approximately 750 customers are experiencing power outages, and BELCO crews are actively working to restore power. Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] Managing Director Shelly Leman today “urged the public to remain vigilant as local weather forecasts have the island under a gale warning with wet and windy conditions currently... Read more of this article

Govt: ‘Unsettled Weather Conditions’ Expected

The Ministry of National Security is “advising residents to prepare for unsettled weather conditions forecast by the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], beginning tomorrow and continuing through the weekend.” A spokesperson said, ”According to the BWS, the island can expect gale force winds, cooler temperatures, and the possibility of... Read more of this article

Power Outages Across The Island

[Updated] More than 2000 customers have lost power this evening [Jan 31] according to the BELCO outage map. The outages occur as inclement weather affects the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Severe Weather Watch and Gale Warning for this evening. The latest forecast from the BWS states, “A complex dual centered low continues... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Triangle Challenge Expo

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race Expo opened today [Jan 16] at the Hamilton Princess, with the annual three-day running event set to get underway this evening with the Butterfield Mile races The expo serves as the number pickup location for participants in the series of races scheduled this weekend, which include the Butterfield Mile, Allshores... Read more of this article

Bermuda Welcomes Two Christmas Babies

Two families received extremely special holiday gifts today, as the island has welcomed two Christmas babies. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is happy to welcome an addition to the BHB family as Alshauntae Harvey-Hollis, one of our CAT scan technologists, gave birth to the first Christmas baby of the year – Ravi. “Ravi... Read more of this article