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Nine firefighter recruits – Jaylon Bather, E. Camren Caines, Jayorie Fox, Erik Frederick, Cole Hepburn, Stefan Maybury, Kobie Reid, Jonah Robinson and Keion Smith — were recognised today for reaching an important milestone in their journey to becoming fully trained members of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of …

Ten new electric buses have arrived in Bermuda, with the Minister stating their arrival marks “another important milestone in our commitment to a modern, reliable and sustainable public transportation system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] welcomed 10 new electric buses on August 18, as the vehicles were driven off the …

“29% of respondents disclosed experiencing sexual abuse before their 18th birthday,” according to a recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda, with the charity noting that “these findings remind us that child sexual abuse is both prevalent and profoundly life-altering.” A spokesperson said, “A recent survey commissioned by SCARS Bermuda and conducted by KPMG has found that 29% …

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall on August 20 to present proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects and gather community feedback. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will host a public town hall meeting at St. Paul AME Church Centennial Hall on Court Street in …

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that Bermuda received an official request from the Philippines “seeking the provisional arrest of Ma. Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national who is wanted in the Philippines in connection with a charge of murder” and said that Ms Requerme “will appear before the Magistrates’ Court of Bermuda …

A 64-year-old man has been arrested “on suspicion of impaired driving” following a collision on South Road in Southampton yesterday [Aug 17]. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that this collision occurred just prior to 9:40am Monday, 17th August 2026. Apparently the driver of the overturned truck, understood to be a 64-year-old Sandys parish man, …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s National Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Teams have returned home following their successful participation in the 2026 ECVA Senior Indoor Volleyball Championships in the British Virgin Islands. The women’s team delivered an outstanding performance, capturing Gold, while the men’s team finished 4th in the tournament. Minister for Tourism & Transport, Culture …