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The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will temporarily close on Sunday [July 26] due to “current operational pressures  including staffing challenges and a high number of admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department.” A spokesperson said, “The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will close on Sunday 26 July and relocate to King Edward VII Memorial …

Minister Owen Darrell and BTA CEO Jan Hutton met with representatives from Gencom and the Fairmont Southampton development team, and they toured the recently upgraded Beach Club facilities. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, met with representatives from Gencom and the Fairmont Southampton development …

[Updated] A collision involving a motorcar and a motorcycle occurred near the junction of Clarendon Road and Middle Road in Smith’s. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcar and a motorcycle near the junction of Clarendon Road and Middle Road, Smith’s. “Reports are the motorcar was exiting …

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recognised nine Bermudians who completed the 2026 Solar Photovoltaic Certification Programme during a ceremony at Bermuda College. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, today recognised nine Bermudians who completed the 2026 Solar Photovoltaic Certification Programme during a celebration …

The Bermuda Human Rights Commission said they “welcome the passage of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2026 through both the House of Assembly and the Senate.” A spokesperson said, “The Act strengthens protections against discrimination and addresses gaps identified through the Commission’s ongoing review of the Human Rights Act 1981. “One of the Commission’s statutory …

The Government says Bermuda’s corrections reform programme is moving into implementation, with UK prison expert Russ Crooks returning to provide hands-on support as the Department of Corrections begins delivering key recommendations from the independent review. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is reporting progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justice moves from planning …

The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that a serving police officer has been suspended after officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the officer’s residence as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, ”Officers from the Counter Corruption Unit executed a search warrant at the residence …

The Ministry of Public Works & Environment provided an update on the upcoming phases of the Swing Bridge Road Realignment Project as construction continues in the St. George’s and St. David’s area. A Government spokesperson said, “Road realignment works commenced in late May with the construction of the temporary bus turnaround within Kindley Field Park. …

On July 20, the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell met with the newly appointed Mayor of the City of Hamilton Dr Michael Branco, for an official introductory meeting. Minister Darrell said, “It was a pleasure to meet Mayor Branco and congratulate him on his appointment. I look forward to working …