Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Paget collision
Female driver and two passengers also taken to hospital
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Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first respond
The interruption is required to
The interruption is required to facilitate essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with service expected to be restored by Friday, 14 August 2026. The work is necessary to reduce the risk of a significant system failure that could result in an extended loss of service.
Bermuda gamer duelling for downloads
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The Warwick Academy graduate was part of the team behi…
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Canadian denies packing cannabis in suitcase
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Police confirm eleventh road fatality of 2026
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Police and emergency services found the man lying in …
Police and emergency services found the man lying in …
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Bermuda sailors guaranteed medals at CAC Games
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Penruddocke continued her do…
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Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle at the junction of Cobb’s Hill Road and Ord Road, Paget.
Rider seriously injured in Paget collision
A rider was taken to hospital this evening following a “serious” two-vehicle collision in Paget, police said.
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …
As the newly renovated Palmetto
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“We have around 700 vacancies,”
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In their first fixture in Querétaro, Mexico,, Berm…
In their first fixture in Querétaro, Mexico,, Berm…
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The Bermudian-domiciled offshore drilling firm reported …
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Bike crash proves fatal
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At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, Police a
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The Bermudian-domiciled oil tanker operator f…
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Axis expands with Dual casualty deal
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The transaction will give Axis, the …
Southampton PLP members are warmly
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The Be…
The Be…
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
A male motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the island has now suffered its 11th road fatality of 2026. “At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, attended a single-vehicle road traffic …
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Future public servants honoured at scholarship award ceremony
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The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…
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Police confirm 11th road fatality of 2026
Bermuda has recorded its 11th road death of the year after a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Allshores sees $13.2m trade on BSX
More than $13.2 million worth of Allshores stock was traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
Bermudian students tackle leadership workshop
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Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
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Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
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The specialist insurer said demand for the new o…
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The Bermudian-based i…
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The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
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Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…
Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…
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