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A 28-year-old man sustained a leg injury after his e-bike collided with a rental car yesterday [Sept 9] on South Road. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 9:43 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a rental car and an e-bike on South Road, …

The Bermuda Arts Council has announced its second-quarter 2026 grant recipients, including Giavonna Dupree, Kali Bean, Stephan Johnstone, Nhuri Bashir, Sion Symonds and Sarah Vallis. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], the Department of Culture’s main external funding body, is pleased to announce the second-quarter recipients of its 2026 grants, highlighting the organisation’s …

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 11] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bridging Communities, Connecting Generations: An Update on the Swing Bridge Replacement Project, the Dementia Care Services Programme Update and the Employment Amendment [No. 2] Act 2026. Related Stories Senate: Audio & Order Of …

The Ministry of Health marked World Suicide Prevention Day by promoting suicide prevention, mental health awareness and community support. A spokesperson said, “On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Ministry of Health is reaffirming its commitment to suicide prevention and mental health promotion by encouraging Bermuda to start the conversation, reduce stigma, strengthen connections and ensure …

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] invites eligible Bermudians to apply for its 2026 Bursary Award, which provides up to $5,000 in financial support toward eligible courses, certifications, and degree programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bursary Award supports individuals pursuing further education and professional development, helping Bermudians gain new skills and qualifications, advance their …

The City of Hamilton is “reminding restaurants and other food establishments to take extra care when disposing of waste to help prevent staining of City sidewalks.” A spokesperson said, “The City has observed recent instances where food residue, cooking oils and other liquids have leaked from garbage bags and bins onto the pavement, leaving behind …

Tejah Bean has earned a first-class bachelor’s degree in computer science from Lancaster University after studying through UA92, a higher-education institution in Manchester, at the age of 19. Ms Bean credited her family, teachers and scholarship support for helping her achieve the degree. She attended West End Primary, Sandys Secondary Middle School and The Berkeley …

A boat fire occurred this morning in Hamilton Harbour/Two Rock Passage area, with a fishing boat engulfed in flames. Further details are limited at this time, and we will update as more information becomes available. Screenshot taken from a video circulating Related Stories Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze Photos: BFRS Respond To St. David’s …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], part of Arizona State University, are highlighting their recent collaborative research into factors affecting Bermuda’s spiny lobster fishery. A spokesperson said, “The results could help Government better anticipate changes affecting the lobster population and support the long-term management of …

Fairmont Southampton has launched what they said was the “largest recruitment campaign in its history, opening applications for more than 500 roles across nine departments” as the resort prepares for its full reopening. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton today launched the largest recruitment campaign in its history, opening applications for more than 500 roles across nine …

Team Hayward distributed appreciation bags to teachers and support staff across Bermuda’s public schools as part of an island-wide giveback initiative. A spokesperson said, “More than 950 teachers and support staff across Bermuda’s public schools received appreciation bags today as part of an island-wide giveback initiative led by Team Hayward. “The initiative was a simple …

The Ministry of National Security, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Ministry of Economy and Labour, and the Ministry of Health have joined with the registered charity HOME to support Bermuda’s housing programme at Astor House, Bermuda’s dedicated transitional living programme for adult men requiring reintegration assistance following …