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Traffic diversions are in place after a female visitor on a rental scooter was involved in a head-on collision with a car at the junction of Wilkinson Avenue and Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish…

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Police salute ‘Sluggo’ Leverock after 40 years’ service

July 23, 2026

A longstanding police officer and cricket legend has been acclaimed for his service by the Bermuda Police Service as he retires after nearly 40 years in uniform.
Pc Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock was joined…

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Witness appeal after senior struck by e-bike in Hamilton

July 23, 2026

A 71-year-old woman crossing a street in Hamilton was struck and injured yesterday by a 15-year-old male driver of an e-bike, police said.
The woman was hit by the vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on …

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UK expert returns to support corrections reform

July 23, 2026

A prison and probation expert from Britain has returned to Bermuda to provide support to the Department of Corrections.
The Government reported progress on corrections reform, as the Ministry of Justi…

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Breastfeeding Awareness Week to share childcare insights

July 23, 2026

The Department of Health will collaborate with a maternity organisation next month to celebrate the importance of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Awareness Week, held in tandem with the Bermuda National …

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Spate of burglaries prompts police warning

July 23, 2026

Residents were urged today to secure their homes and take other safety measures after a period of increased burglaries, especially in the Hamilton Parish area.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Serv…

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Miami flight declares emergency on approach to Bermuda

July 23, 2026

An emergency landing took place at the airport last night after an American Airlines flight from Miami suffered a malfunction on its approach to the runway.
Flight AA308 managed to land safely just b…

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Senate delays final vote on cost-of-living laws

July 23, 2026

Senators have delayed a final vote on cost-of-living laws that opponents said would allow the Government to set price controls on certain items.
The legislation aimed at expanding the powers of the C…

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Robinson Perinchief outlines ministerial priorities

July 23, 2026

Island-wide speed cameras, cannabis reform and treatment of adolescent substance use have been prioritised by the new Minister of National Security for “initial implementation” by the end of this year…

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Senators delay vote on cost of living laws in government setback

July 22, 2026

Senators voted today to delay a final vote on cost of living laws which opponents said would allow Government to set price controls on certain items.
The legislation aimed at expanding the powers of …

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Senate allows anonymous witnesses in gang cases

July 22, 2026

New measures aimed at curbing gang violence and punishing people who threaten court officials have been approved by senators.
Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, said the Just…

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Tax, health and economy boosts approved without objections

July 22, 2026

Changes to boost Bermuda’s tax credit regime and streamline legislation overseeing the Bermuda Health Council were given the nod by senators today.
Lauren Bell, the junior health minister, said that t…

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BPSU supports educational endeavours to the tune of $31k

July 22, 2026

A public services union awarded ten educational grants valued collectively at $31,000 for online and overseas study.
The Bermuda Public Services Union said the grants underscore its commitment to inv…

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Two hurt in truck crash

July 22, 2026

Two people were admitted to the hospital after a truck crash in Southampton this afternoon.
A spokesman said police were at the scene of the incident, which happened near Middle Road’s junction with G…

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Three nursing students receive $10,000 for studies

July 22, 2026

Three women received $10,000 in scholarship funds to chase their dreams of becoming nurses.
Channa McGowan, Unzae Swan and Naziah Robinson were all named recipients of the Iris Almeria Davis Scholarsh…

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Officials looking into produce linked to US outbreak

July 22, 2026

The Ministry of Health is investigating if lettuce associated with an outbreak of intestinal illness in the US has been imported to Bermuda.
Shredded iceberg lettuce originating in Mexico and distribu…

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Businesses warn cost-of-living Bill could impact healthy food

July 22, 2026

Businesses have warned that cost-of-living legislation set to be debated in the Senate today could have unintended consequences.
The Cost of Living Amendment (No 2) Act 2026 made it through the House …

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Waivers ‘not required’ for $115m in no-bid contracts

July 22, 2026

The Government said yesterday that multimillion-dollar no-bid contracts for affordable housing were awarded to two foreign firms without any oversight from the Office of Project Management and Procure…

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Batista hopes ballet gala will inspire Black Bermudian dancers

July 22, 2026

An international ballet showcase featuring leading performers can inspire more young Black Bermudians to see dance as a profession in which they belong, principal dancer Jonathan Batista has said.
The…

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Drugs importer gets suspended sentence

July 22, 2026

A man who brought illegal drugs into Bermuda was given a suspended prison sentence in Magistrates’ Court.
Tahva Virgil, 32, admitted importing cannabis resin and another substance containing THC durin…

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PAC to consider conducting financial review of cyberattack

July 22, 2026

The Public Accounts Committee is to consider conducting a review into financial exchanges related to the cyberattack that brought down the Government’s IT systems in 2023, its chairman has said.
Doug…

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Court dismisses constitutional complaint against commission

July 22, 2026

The Supreme Court has struck out a claim that the legislation that established a commission of inquiry unconstitutionally lacked a right of appeal.
Raymond Davis and Lynda Swan argued that their inabi…

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BermudAir orders ten more aircraft

July 21, 2026

BermudAir has announced that it has ordered an additional ten aircraft to bolster its expanding list of routes.
Reuters reported that the Bermuda-based airline announced at the Farnborough Internation…

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Man arrested after bike crash in Paget

July 21, 2026

A man who crashed a motorcycle in Paget on Monday night was arrested for impaired driving.
A police spokesman said that at about 11.25pm, police attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving …

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Future Leaders Summer Programme kicks off tenth year

July 21, 2026

Poverty, inequality, violence, identity, leadership, civic responsibility and social issues will be explored by budding young leaders from public and private schools across the island over the next th…

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Public pleas for referendum on full membership of Caricom

July 21, 2026

Almost 200 people crammed into the Vasco da Gama Club in Hamilton for a forum on closer lies with Caricom — some of whom insisted the matter needed to be put to the public.
Calls came for a referendum…

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BHB Primary Stroke Centre gets Canadian accreditation

July 21, 2026

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Primary Stroke Centre has received ts Canadian accreditation for its second time.
The centre collected a Stroke Distinction certification for its Acute Stroke Services an…

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Seniors housing development proposed in Warwick

July 21, 2026

A vacant property in Warwick could become the home of a new development for seniors with 27 residential units.
A planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a sen…

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West End walkabout to highlight history of Cup Match in the area

July 21, 2026

The history of the Cup Match holiday and the local West End organisations who helped shape it will be at the centre of a morning walk this weekend.
Friends of Sandys will lead the Emancipation Cup Mat…

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Lane on Richmond Road to close for trenching

July 21, 2026

Part of Richmond Road in Pembroke will be limited to one lane of traffic on Thursday and Friday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokeswoman said one lane, in the vicinity of…

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Government offers a look inside emergency homes

July 21, 2026

Interior pictures of the Government’s new emergency modular homes have been released by the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities.
The units have been procured as emergency housing and aim to provide…

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Police officer faces four charges in court

July 21, 2026

A police officer has been bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on four charges including an allegation of financial exploitation of a senior.
David Bhagwan, 52, of Pembroke, is alleged to have obtain…

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Policeman faces four charges in court

July 20, 2026

A police officer has been bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on four charges including an allegation of financial exploitation of a senior.
David Bhagwan, 52, of Pembroke, is alleged to have obtain…

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Government welcomes Burnham as British prime minister

July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham has today become the new prime minister of Britain, replacing Sir Keir Starmer.
In a statement from the Cabinet Office, the Government congratulated Mr Burnham on his appointment.
The sta…

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Police arrest two for impaired riding after weekend collisions

July 20, 2026

A man who collided with a police officer on a motorcycle in St David’s over the weekend was arrested for several traffic offences, including impaired driving.
At about 9.55pm on Saturday, officers res…

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City nets record revenue as car parking fees soar

July 20, 2026

A jump in car parking fees and goods wharfage in 2025 drove record Corporation of Hamilton revenues and helped the municipality to turn a profit after losing money a year earlier.
The city government…

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Ashay programme is introduced at Bermuda College

July 20, 2026

Culturally relevant classes for young people and those seeking “empowering knowledge” omitted from their education has been launched at Bermuda College.
The Ashay programmes will be available for stu…

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Shadow minister calls for clarity over IRP suspension

July 20, 2026

Clarity is being sought over the legality of pausing a planning process to determine Bermuda’s future electricity needs.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said in the House of Assembly …

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Digital safety courses for parents to launch this summer

July 20, 2026

A programme on the horizon has been designed to help parents make informed decisions about their children’s welfare online.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, said i…

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‘Extremely concerning’ lack of control over Covid travel data

July 20, 2026

A parliamentary committee has said that the health ministry could not confirm whether personal data provided for Covid-19 travel authorisations was taken by hackers in the September 2023 cyberattack t…

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Richardson presents political appointments Bill

July 19, 2026

Proposed legislation that would prohibit unsuccessful political candidates from working for the Premier, Cabinet ministers or the Opposition leader was rejected by MPs last week.
Jarion Richardson, th…

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Tax, health legislation passed by House of Assembly

July 19, 2026

Amendments to strengthen Bermuda’s tax credit regime and streamline legislation overseeing the Bermuda Health Council were approved by the House of Assembly on Friday.
David Burt, the Premier and Mini…

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MPs amend human rights legislation

July 19, 2026

Residents who receive government assistance should no longer be refused housing and other services on that basis after MPs voted to amend Bermuda’s Human Rights Act.
The Human Rights Amendment Bill 2…

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New programme to support community projects

July 19, 2026

A $3 million scheme will be launched to support community beautification projects and bolster continuing maintenance projects, MPs heard last week.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Enviro…

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Digital platform launched for substitute teacher recruitment

July 19, 2026

The Department of Education has released a new online platform intended to streamline substitute teacher recruitment and replace pen-and-paper applications.
A government spokeswoman said the Substitut…

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Dog walkers urged to remember waste bags

July 19, 2026

Dog owners have been urged to bring their own waste bags when walking their pets as supplies have run out at some public bins.
A spokesman for the Department of Parks said that DogiPot waste bags are …

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Town hall on Caricom membership offered by OBA

July 19, 2026

Residents were invited to attend a Caricom discussion hosted by the One Bermuda Alliance tomorrow.
The town hall meeting at Vasco da Gama Club will begin at 6pm and present an opportunity for Bermudia…

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Investigation into 2017 murder of Jahcari Francis continues

July 19, 2026

Police have urged anyone with information about the murder of Jahcari Francis to come forward as the island marked the ninth anniversary of his fatal shooting.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said …

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New Cabinet minister: electoral reform on track

July 19, 2026

A switch in ministerial responsibilities will not impede the modernisation of how the island conducts elections, MPs heard last week.
The Reverend Emily Gail Dill, the newly instated Minister of the C…

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Supplemental funding approved for Compass Point purchase

July 19, 2026

Parliamentarians approved additional funding for the Department of Corrections and the Bermuda College, along with $15.2 million for the purchase of Compass Point.
David Burt said that the Supplementa…