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A taxi and two cars have collided in St George’s, the Bermuda Police Service announced at 6.30pm.
At that time, no injuries were reported from the crash near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry…

Two motorists were arrested over the weekend after their blood alcohol levels indicated they were above the legal limit, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service said arrests were also effected for out…

The Government has urged those interested in becoming ride-share operators to make sure they meet requirements before applications open this month.
The ride-share application period will open on April…

The recently sacked Bermudian head of London Pride appeared in court in the capital city today in a civil contempt case brought against him by his former employers.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, who wa…

Students have been invited to test their communication skills at the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.
The event, intended to support youth development and bolster Bermuda’s future touris…

Saltus students were commended for their performances at a global debating and public speaking contest in Britain.
Jordan Williams, Callie Lucas, Tera Hassen and Christopher Madeiros represented the s…

Opposition criticism of the island’s budgeting for public schools and cuts to paraprofessional resources failed to acknowledge the complexity of addressing the issue, the Ministry of Education said.
T…

Residents will be able to explore the diversity of professions and career paths across the public service at a fair next month.
The event will offer a chance for attendees to consider how their intere…

Working collaboratively with other British Overseas Territories can deliver better results for communities in the areas of justice and disaster response, the Attorney-General said after she represente…

Decarbonisation and affordability are not competing objectives in the electricity sector and when supported by effective policy, the two are increasingly aligned, an expert in renewable energy transit…

An antiracism charity group has backed proposed legislation designed to ensure pay equity and transparency.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda recognised wage gaps between different races, genders a…

A man charged with possession of a gun and ammunition had spotted the weapon inside a vacuum cleaner before his arrest, a Supreme Court jury heard.
Stephen Thompson has been changed with one count of …

A child psychiatrist who has joined a local wellness centre emphasised that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” for addressing youth mental health challenges that are on the rise globall…

Three men accused of robbery and assault will have their case heard in the Supreme Court.
Jelani Simmons, 21, Zion Smith-Codrington and Ajahni Bascome-Lema, both 18, appeared in Magistrates’ Court yes…

A battle over the estate of a woman who died in 2018 returned to the Supreme Court this week as her stepson sought additional time to appeal a default judgment.
The dispute concerned the estate of Tia…

Motor Fest, the annual tribute to high-octane engines and street culture, has announced that Scooter Mart has signed a “multiyear agreement” as the festival’s title sponsor.
The event is returning on …

A US national facing four drug-related charges was remanded yesterday.
Silamon Safi, 25, was charged with the importation of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, the importation of …

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A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport has attended a three-day conference in Florida centred around maritime tourism.
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 featured representat…

An antiracism charity group has thrown its support behind legislation in progress designed to ensure pay equity and transparency.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda recognised wage gaps between diff…

Traffic controls will run from Thursday to Saturday in Paget between 8am and 7pm for the 85th Annual Agricultural Exhibition at the Botanical Gardens on South Road.
Parking restrictions will be in pla…

A charitable family has donated $50,000 to a food pantry that halved its hours over budget constraints.
The Green family’s donation represents one quarter of The Eliza DoLittle Society’s 2026 fundrais…

Efforts continue to improve the state of roads across the island, the public works ministry said, adding that there has been “visible progress” in several parishes over the past week.
During the week…

Licensed fuel importers were effectively given the green light by the Regulatory Authority to increase prices despite a ministerial directive to the watchdog to put a cap on charges for six months, th…

A charity has condemned a thief who stole donations from outside its thrift store for “taking directly from cancer patients and the services we provide”.
Terri Durrant, a manager at the Pals shop, sp…

Scientists are concerned that the Atlantic Ocean’s system of currents could be on the verge of collapse with potentially widespread consequences.
A scientific paper, published last week in Science Adv…

Two vehicles added to the government fleet were part of a “long overdue refresh”.
A spokeswoman said the Crown Car and GP1 had been out of service for several years and the replacement vehicles made s…

Over three dozen “hostages” walked the plank in Hamilton Harbour today to help raise funds for the Bermuda Sloop Foundation.
The event on Front Street returned after a two-year hiatus and attracted a …

Protecting Bermuda’s oceans will lead to more opportunities in tourism, finance, science and other industries on the island, members of the public heard last week.
A panel discussed the economic bene…

Parents can expect public school registration decisions to be announced by the end of April, the Ministry of Education has said.
A spokeswoman for the ministry said the timeline is similar to that of …

Licensed fuel importers were effectively given the green light by the Regulatory Authority to increase prices despite a ministerial directive that instructed the overseer to put a cap on charges for s…

A man was reportedly taken to hospital this morning after an incident at Lindo’s in Warwick when he was said to have ridden a motorcycle into the supermarket.
Shocked customers reported that the man r…

A paralegal accused of sending “grossly offensive” social-media posts to a police officer has had his name cleared.
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…

An American drug mule caught with more than ten kilograms of cannabis with an estimated top value of nearly $1 million has been sentenced to six years behind bars.
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…

Belco hosted an appreciation breakfast to recognise those who work year-round to keep Bermuda’s lights on.
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, will host the first King’s Birthday celebration at Government House in more than two years.
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…

Police issued 70 tickets yesterday to drivers parked along sidewalks near the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …

A generous backer with a long history of supporting the St Baldrick’s Foundation has announced a five-year $4.3 million commitment to the cause of life-saving childhood cancer research.
The Bermudian-…

Motorists were asked for patience as the Corporation of Hamilton works out bugs in a newly installed smart parking programme.
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…

The Free Democratic Movement has welcomed the Government’s “overdue recognition” that renewable energy targets it had previously set were unrealistic — adding that liquefied natural gas should be purs…

Children will learn more about seahorses at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute tomorrow.
The ocean creatures are the focus of BUEI’s Kids Hour Saturday this month.
The events at 11am and 2pm…

A serious, single-vehicle road crash happened just east of The MarketPlace close to Shelly Bay, police said this morning.
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…

Dozens bus cancellations were listed on Thursday by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses w…

After announcing last month that the island was “closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets”, the Minister of Home Affairs has directed the Regulato…

A House of Lords committee has urged the British Government to “urgently” publish a new policy document on its Overseas Territories, echoing a call this year by Bermuda’s Attorney-General for a “revis…

The Government plans to abandon its “ambitious” target for the island to produce 85 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and instead expects to produce 93 per cent from fossil fuels i…

Dozens bus cancellations were listed this evening by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses …