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Photos: BDA Fashion Festival All Star Showcase

The 10th anniversary Bermuda Fashion Festival continued on Tuesday [July 9] with the Bermuda All Star Fashion Show under the #1 car park tent on Front Street. The Bermuda All Star Show is a new production designed especially for the 10th anniversary. The International Designer Show is set to take place on Thursday and is […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Hair Show

Natural Blessings Always Productions, in conjunction with Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC], recently hosted the ninth annual Bermuda Hair Show at CedarBridge Academy. The event programme said, “Our sponsors have breathed life into our vision and we are immensely grateful for every partnership we have made over the past nine years. “The presenting sponsor […]

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Photos & Video: Mr & Miss CedarBridge Academy

[Updated with photos] Rayquon Woodley-Smith & Tamia Place were last night [Oct 19] crowned Mr. & Miss CedarBridge Academy 2019-2020. Fifteen senior students vied for the illustrious crown and title of Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy at a crowd filled Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. CedarBridge Academy senior girls Atiya Furqan, Calai […]

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Photos & Video: NOVA Mas Costume Launch

NOVA Mas International hosted their Carnival Costume Presentation & Launch Party Experience on Saturday evening [Feb 1] at the Berkeley Institute, putting a wide array of dazzling costumes on display. The event also included the showcasing of costumes by local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter. NOVA Mas explained that Cook-Shillingford and Paynter participated in […]

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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

Gunshots were fired last night [March 26] in the Spring Hill, Warwick area, the police have confirmed, adding that it does not appear that anyone was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm Tuesday, March 26th several 911 calls were received reporting gunshots in the Spring Hill, Warwick area. Police officers responded to the neighbourhood […]

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Gunshots Fired In Khyber Heights, Warwick Area

Around 3:05pm today [April 7] police attended the Khyber Heights, Warwick area after “receiving several reports of gunshots being heard, with police confirming that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving […]

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Four Men Arrested In Connection With Shooting

Four men were arrested this afternoon [Sept 15] in connection with the shooting on Court Street last night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 9:50pm Saturday, September 14th on Court Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with Elliot Street […]

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Man Injured In St. David’s Shooting Incident

[Updated] Multiple police vehicles responded to a firearm incident in the St. David’s area tonight [Oct 3] and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. An ambulance attended the scene and transported someone to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police officers could be seen searching the area with flashlights and the forensic unit has arrived […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Shooting

The police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting last night in the east end, which resulted in a 64-year-old man being shot in the shoulder. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:25pm Thursday, October 3rd in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s area where a […]

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Police: One Person Injured In Shooting Incident

[Updated] Police have responded to a firearms incident on Court Street this morning [Dec 22] where multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.37am: Police officers could be […]

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Two Men Arrested After Shooting On Court Street

The police have arrested two men following the shooting on Court Street which resulted in a 32-year old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “About 1:27am on Sunday 22nd December 2019, an armed suspect walked onto Court Street. “At the time there was a group of men standing on the sidewalk just outside of […]

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26-Year-Old Man Shot In Devonshire

[Updated: A 26-year-old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and Glebe Road on North Shore when two men on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit multiple times and ran off attempting to flag down vehicles, and was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle] A man was shot while standing […]

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17-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting

[Updated] A 17-year-old male was arrested last night in “relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “We arrested a 17-year-old male from Devonshire on Court Street last night in relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road […]

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Four People In Custody, Other Arrests Planned

There are four people in custody that police believe were “involved in the shootings,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding that “there are other arrests planned.” The Commissioner’s comments follow after the spate of gun violence on Monday, which saw the police respond to four separate firearms incidents in 24 hours. According to the police, the […]

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Police: Firearms Used Are ‘Not New Weapons’

The police confirmed that ballistic testing revealed that the firearms used in recent incidents “are not new weapons and have been linked to previous matters.” A police spokesperson said, “As the investigations into the recent firearms incidents continue, the Bermuda Police would like to thank the community for their willingness to assist by providing information […]

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Man Shot In Happy Valley Lane Area

A man in his early 20s was treated for a gunshot wound in his arm after a shooting that apparently occurred in the Happy Valley Lane area in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7:00 pm on Thursday 13th February, police received several reports of gunshots being heard in the area of Middletown, Pembroke. “A […]

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Video: Shooting Victim’s Mother Makes Appeal

After losing one son to gun violence and having another son injured in a shooting, a Bermudian mother has appealed for help, calling on people to pull together and unite. In an emotional appeal yesterday, Nicole Fox said, “This has been the second time my home has been hit with bullets. Many of you could say […]

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Corbishley: Property Owner Was Not Involved

Following comments on social media about a property owner after a recent shooting, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has moved to clarify that the owner of the property “had no involvement in this matter.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “On Sunday the 16th of February, following the shooting incident on Field View Lane, Pembroke, the BPS had cause […]

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OBA’s Smith: ‘Police Budget Must Be Protected’

“Following the recent spate of shootings, the police budget must be protected if they are to be able to combat gang crime,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said today. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, I expressed my concerns about reports reaching me that the Bermuda Police Service budget could be cut by as much as […]

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Warwick Academy Remote Learning Programme

[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] My school, Warwick Academy, is now several days into its programme of remote learning, which commenced on Friday 20th March in response to school closures due to the Covid-19 virus. In the days leading up to the school closure, teachers immediately started training so that the remote […]

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Remote Learning To Resume On Monday

Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards confirmed that the public schools in Bermuda will resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20th. A government spokesperson said, “A key priority during this period is to ensure that educational activities continue through the extension of irregular school closures. Commissioner Richards said: “We are well aware that […]

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Court: Two Tourists Fined For Not Paying Bill

[Written by Don Burgess] Two American women were fined after pleading guilty to not paying a restaurant bill. Samantha Salafia, 25, and Kelly Yawgel, 25, ate at the Huckleberry restaurant at the Rosedon Hotel, then left without paying the $198. Police later arrested them at the Hamilton Princess after a manager followed them across the street. […]

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UK Court: Swan Denies Assaulting Footballer

Damien Swan has pleaded not guilty in a British court to a charge of allegedly assaulting former footballer Gary McAllister, according to multiple reports from the British media. According to the West Yorkshire Police, “Damien Swan, aged 33, of Greenmount Terrace, Beeston, was charged by postal requisition with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to […]

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Bermudian Actor Reflects On Motown Role

With the tour of hit show “Motown the Musical” recently kicking off in Chicago, Illinois, Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher, a member of the show’s original cast who is currently playing Smokey Robinson in the production, was interviewed by Broadway World about growing up in Bermuda, the role that Motown-era music played in his upbringing, and […]

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Photos & Videos: Hubert Smith, The Play

A play celebrating the life of legendary Bermudian musician Hubert Smith — best known for being the composer and singer of Bermuda is Another World – is presently running at the Fourways Inn, where it is set to continue until October 5th. “Hubert Smith: The Play” was spearheaded by Dale Butler, and the performers include […]

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BFRS Offer Video Remote Building Inspection

With the Covid-19 pandemic preventing in-person inspections, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is currently providing a Remote Video Inspection service specifically for buildings and construction sites. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is advising that it is currently providing a Remote Video Inspection [RVI] service specifically for buildings […]

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Photos: Wreath Laying At The War Memorial

Bermuda is marking Remembrance Day today, with dignitaries laying wreaths at the War Memorial on the Grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street, with the wreaths laid in advance of the Remembrance Day Parade. Bermuda joined nations around the world to mark the day, paying tribute to all of the island’s war veterans, with […]

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Photos & Video: 2019 Remembrance Day Parade

[Updated with photos] Hundreds of people came out to honour war veterans and the fallen today [Nov 11] as the island marked Remembrance Day. The crowds lined Front Street near the Cenotaph at Cabinet Office as the small band of surviving veterans marched on parade alongside soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and its Band […]

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21 Regiment Soldiers Promoted At Special Parade

Some of Bermuda’s soldiers praised the career opportunities at the Royal Bermuda Regiment as they celebrated their recent promotions. They said the RBR offered the chance to develop themselves, network, and boost their chances in the job market, as well as providing a rewarding military experience and the opportunity to travel and gain extra qualifications. […]

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Photos: Premier & Minister Visit RBR Recruits

Premier David Burt and the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines visited this year’s newest Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruits during the annual camp training yesterday, Thirty-six trainees — including five from the Cayman Island Regiment — are participating in the first of two recruitment camps this year. During yesterday’s visit, the Premier and Minister […]

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Photos: Helicopter ‘Familiarisation Flights’

[Updated with photos] Two helicopters from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus will “conduct familiarisation flights” across Bermuda. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “On Monday afternoon, two helicopters from Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus, will conduct familiarisation flights over a number of helicopter landing sites across Bermuda. “This was […]

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Fairmont Hotel Provides Free Meals For Soldiers

A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 prepared by its top chefs. The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday [Sunday] – the second time the hotel has ensured soldiers dined in style. Kiaran MacDonald, Fairmont’s […]

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It’s not just studying and networking!

You would think that graduate students are all studying, networking and no fun (the last part was kind of exaggerated, but you know what I mean). However, we do have those days where we would gather and goof around. A couple of weeks ago, after our midterms, our SMF class along with our professors, decided to … Continue reading "It’s not just studying and networking!"




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Scott: Where Are Fintech Jobs & Opportunities?

The America’s Cup ”brought employment opportunities and significant economic benefits to Bermuda,” OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott today, before asking “where are the jobs and economic opportunities” from Fintech. She went on to suggest that “Bermuda should request that the Government produce a preliminary economic assessment of the impact Fintech investment has had on our economy […]

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Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man

[Updated: Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died, while a 55-year-old man is "being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" following a shooting on Court Street. Police also confirm that "someone has been taken into police custody in connection with this incident."] Police are on scene in the Court Street area and police tape is visible […]

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Video: Press Conference On Fatal Shooting

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this morning [July 30] on the fatal shooting, which resulted in the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, […]

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Mother: ‘Please Help Police To Find The Killers’

Crime Stoppers Bermuda released a video as part of their appeal for witnesses or information regarding the murder of Taylor Grier, and Taylor’s mother has urged everyone to “help the police to find the killers of our young men” as “there should be no more mothers having to bear this pain.” In July of this […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

[Updated with video] A 33-year-old man has died following a shooting in the Rambling Lane area in Pembroke early this morning [Dec 10], the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place outside of a residence on Rambling Lane […]

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Victim’s Mother: ‘The Pain Is Indescribable’

The “pain is indescribable,” Keishaye Steede said in her victim impact statement which read out in court after her son’s killers were convicted in Nottingham Crown Court in England. Lyrico Steede was only 17-years-old when he was murdered by a group of teenagers in England last year. The five teenagers were sentenced yesterday, with the […]

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Murder Victim’s Mother Appeals For Peace

The mother of Lyrico Steede has spoken out on the one year anniversary of his attack, thanking god for helping to sustain her over the past year and saying how blessed she was to have shared 17 years with her son. Keishaye Steede also said her “heart goes out to the families enduring the same, if not […]

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Video: Mother Appeals For End To Violence

Bermudian Keishaye Steede, whose 17-year-old son Lyrico was stabbed to death in the English city of Nottingham in 2017, is lending her voice to a national campaign aimed at reducing knife violence in the UK. The video was released as part of Operation Sceptre, the week-long coordinated initiative designed to help get knives and blades […]

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Police: Please Do Not Pass Video Clips On

Noting they are aware of videos circulating showing the “incident which claimed the life of Ronniko Burchall,” the police have urged people to not pass the videos on, and to contact the police or CrimeStoppers if you have information about the murder. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of two video […]

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Shots Fired In Pembroke, No One Injured

[Updated] Police are on scene after another shooting this morning [Feb 16] in the Field View Lane, Pembroke area, with multiple officers and crime scene tape visible. Police have confirmed that shots were fired, and no one was injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.59am: Comment […]

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Police Execute Warrant After Shooting Incident

Following this morning’s shooting, police executed a warrant at a residence in Pembroke, with three people taken into custody – two were released at the scene and the third individual was arrested and released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that following this morning’s shooting incident, police officers […]

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Minister Wayne Caines On Recent Shootings

“We will not let the destructive few wreak havoc in our community,” said Minister of National Security Wayne Caines today, following a series of shooting incidents this week, with the most recent happening this morning. Minister Caines added, “All of Bermuda should be outraged that gun shots are being sprayed indiscriminately into to private residences. […]

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Attempted Robbery At ScooterMart In Paget

Two men entered ScooterMart in Paget and attempted to rob the store, however they “were unsuccessful in their attempt and left riding a motorcycle west along Lover’s Lane.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:30am on 9th March 2020, police responded to a report of two men dressed in dark clothing, who entered the ScooterMart […]

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Man Dies After Shooting On Court Street

[Updating] Police can be seen in high numbers in the Court Street area this afternoon [March 17] with crime scene tape also visible in the area. Unofficial reports suggest that the police may be responding to reports of a firearm incident. Further details are limited at this time, however, we will update as able. Update […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

The police have confirmed that one of the men who was shot yesterday afternoon has died. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 28-year-old Clarke Fox. “Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court […]

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Two People Arrested Following Fatal Shooting

Two men have been arrested following a shooting on Court Street on Tuesday [March 17] that resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. Following the shooting, a police spokesperson said, “At around 2:45 pm today, Tuesday 17th March, police were called out to a reported firearms incident at the junction of […]

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Police: Be Wary Of Counterfeit BDA $100 Notes

The police are advising residents to “be vigilant regarding counterfeit BDA $100 notes” noting that one of the counterfeit notes was recently tendered at a local bank. A police spokesperson said, “Residents are advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit BDA $100 notes. “One of these counterfeit notes was recently tendered at a local bank. The counterfeit […]

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