PRIVACY NOTICE: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) 2016

Privacy Notice The role of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is to make Bermuda safer by; protecting life and property; maintaining law and order; preserving the peace; bringing offenders to justice according to the law. Any processing of personal information about you is carried out in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) 2016. We are required to explain what information we hold about you, why we hold information about you, how we use that information and whether we will share that information with anyone else. Under PIPA, “personal information” means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Examples include names, dates of birth, photographs, video footage, email addresses, and telephone numbers. “Sensitive personal information” is a defined term in PIPA that includes among others information relating to such aspects as place of origin, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, health, disabilities, and religious belief. (Note: For a complete list, see section 7 of PIPA). Full PDF Document.

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Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing Plan Overview

Detective Superintendent Dennis Astwood – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), working with the Bermuda Reserve Police, is committed to ensuring a peaceful and safe environment for all during this year's Bermuda Day holiday festivities, from Friday’s morning races in St. George’s and afternoon parade in the City of Hamilton, through the weekend. Enhanced Police Presence & High Visibility Patrols: Expect a heightened police presence with high visibility patrols throughout Bermuda Day, Friday, 23rd May 2025 and the weekend. Our officers will be actively engaged in conducting roadside sobriety checks, as well as implementing appropriate stop and search initiatives at various locations to promote responsible behaviour, while mitigating instances of violence and anti-social behaviour. Community Reporting: We urge the public to remain vigilant and proactive in reporting any suspicious activities. Should you observe anything of concern, promptly call 211 or dial 911, in case of emergencies. If you see something, say something. Road Closures and Traffic Management: Roads along the race routes will close at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning. Motorists travelling in the east end, especially those with morning flights out of L. F. Wade International Airport, are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid disruptions. Detours and delays are to be expected, with detailed information available on the Government of Bermuda's official website https://www.gov.bm, as well as the Corporation of Hamilton’s official website https://www.cityofhamilton.bm. Parking and Traffic Regulations: Designated no-parking areas will be clearly marked, and specific road closure times will be outlined in official gazetted notices. Once road closures are in effect for the City of Hamilton, vehicle movement will be restricted until the conclusion of the parade. Your cooperation and adherence to these guidelines are crucial in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants and spectators during Bermuda Day celebrations. Similarly, the BPS encourages responsible behaviour throughout this holiday weekend, whether on land, or out on the water. Let’s work together to create a harmonious and memorable festival of our heritage.”

Renewed Witness Appeal: Sandys Parish Shooting That Killed 2, Injured 3

The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for members of the public who may be able to identify any the individuals seen in the video clip attached, to please immediately get in contact with us. These are the suspects wanted in connection with the two murders and three attempted murders which took place at the Legends Bar in Sandys, on the night of Thursday, May 1, 2025. If you recognize anyone from these images, please contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 717-0921 or, via e-mail at, dburns@bps.bm. You may also call the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent and confidential Crime Stopper number, 800-8477 or use their online reporting platform at, https://crimestoppers.bm/. Other means of providing information on this incident are via the community reporting portal at https://portal.bm or, speak with a police officer you’re familiar with. We wish to remind the public that Crime Stoppers is offering a five thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest or prosecution of each suspect. That’s a total of twenty thousand dollars. Ms. Burns thanked those members of the public who have so far helped progress this investigation, “Your invaluable assistance has resulted in four persons being arrested, one of whom has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.” “However, we are confident there are others who have not yet shared with us knowledge they may have about that fateful night. Please, come forward and speak with us. Anything you share with us will be treated with the strictest of confidence. "I urge the public to heed the words of National Security Minister, the Honourable Michael Weekes, JP, MP. Stand up. Speak out. Save lives. The families of Jasmin Smith, and Shaquan Williams, as well as those persons injured during this brazen act of criminality, deserve closure. Please help us provide it to them by continuing to aid our efforts to bring those responsible to justice." Meanwhile, one suspect who has now been confirmed, injured, remains at large. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, you are urged to reach out to police or, take him to hospital so that he receives necessary medical care.

Inquiries Underway After Reported Single Vehicle Collision in Devnoshire

Around 12:30 AM on Sunday, May 18, 2025, Police received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Watlington Road East, near the junction with Jackson Drive, Devonshire. Upon arrival, officers observed a motorcar overturned, resting on its roof and blocking the roadway. There was no one inside the vehicle. Subsequent checks at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, confirmed that the motorcar driver, a 50 year old female, had attended, seeking medical attention following this incident. She did not appear to have suffered any serious injuries. An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information is asked to contact police constable, Asaph Rawlins on 717-2123 or, via e-mail arawlins@bps.bm. You may also call the main Police number 295-0011, the non-emergency reporting number 211 or the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.

Suspect Arrested in Connection With the Sudden Death of Ms. Honee Smith

A male suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Honee Smith. The suspect remains in police custody at this time. The investigating team is appealing for anyone familiar with Ms. Smith and who can assist in tracing her movements from Monday, May 5 until around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday May 8, 2025, to contact  Detective Inspector Leroy Mathurin on 717-2040 or, via e-mail at, lmathurin@bps.bm. We would particularly like to speak with persons who live near the Darrell’s Wharf ferry terminal, and have CCTV cameras. Your devices may have captured images which we believe could prove helpful with this ongoing investigation. If you would prefer to provide the information anonymously, please call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Drugs Seizures

In recent weeks, the Bermuda Customs Department, in close partnership with the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), successfully interdicted three foreign nationals attempting to smuggle significant quantities of controlled drugs into Bermuda. These interdictions occurred at both the L.F. Wade International Airport and the cruise ship berth in Dockyard. Preliminary analysis, has confirmed the presence of cocaine, diamorphine (commonly known as heroin) and cannabis resin. The processing of the drugs by the government analyst is ongoing, and the BPS anticipates the estimated street value will be several million dollars. The BPS is deeply concerned about the continued efforts by individuals to bring harmful substances into our community. The types and quantities of drugs seized in these recent attempts had the potential to cause significant harm to individuals and pose a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of our society. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Nidol Barker of the Specialist Investigations Department stated, “These interdictions are the result of ongoing, targeted efforts by law enforcement to detect and deter the trafficking of illicit drugs. The BPS will continue to work hand-in-hand with our colleagues at Customs to safeguard Bermuda’s borders from the importation of illicit substances.” Lucinda Pearman, Collector of Customs stated,  “The Customs Department remains committed to securing Bermuda’s borders and preventing the importation of illegal drugs. These recent interdictions reflect the dedication and vigilance of our officers, who work tirelessly alongside the Bermuda Police Service to detect and disrupt smuggling activities. We will continue to strengthen our enforcement efforts and uphold our duty to protect the public from the dangers posed by illicit substances.” The BPS and Customs remain resolute in their mission to protect Bermuda from the corrosive effects of drug trafficking and will maintain a proactive stance at all ports of entry. The public is reminded that community support is critical in the fight against drugs. We urge anyone with information on drug-related activity to contact the Bermuda Police Service or to make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers at 800-8477. Together, with the support of the public, we can continue to protect our island and ensure a safer, healthier Bermuda for all.

Witness Appeal: Car Driver Pronounced Dead After Hamilton Parish Collision

Just before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious two vehicle road traffic collision involving a private motorcar and a Department of Public Transportation (DPT) bus on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, just east of the Aquarium. The male motorcar driver along with several persons from on board the DPT bus were conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in the collision. Sadly, the motorcar driver was pronounced dead a short time later. The Bermuda Police Service offers sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. We are aware that images of the collision scene with the motorcar driver still inside the vehicle are now being circulated on social media. We are appealing for you to not forward these images on should you receive them. The roadway was closed to all traffic for approximately four hours, while the collision scene was forensically processed. We wish to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation while this was done. An investigation into this collision has now begun. Anyone who may have witnessed or, has information on this incident, is asked to contact the Police Constable Gregory White of the Roads Policing Unit on, 717-2226 or, via email at, gwhite@bps.bm.

Update Regarding Police Activity Following Recent Serious Incidents

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Antoine Daniels - "On behalf of Bermuda Police Service(BPS) I will provide latest updates of police activities since the tragic murders of Miss Jasmin Smith (32) and Mr ShaquanWilliams (29), as well as the attempted murder of three others who were shot and injured at Legends bar on Thursday 1 May. You will note that within the last week we have had a number of untimely sudden deaths as well, which have kept officers busy in an effort to progress these matters. Today we are declaring the sudden death of the 28 year young lady found last Thursday morning in Warwick as a suspicious death. A team has been assigned to conduct investigations into this matter. Immediately after the murders of Miss Smith and Mr Williams the BPS developed/initiated a multi-purpose response plan with a number of key intents; Conduct an investigation into the murders/attempt murders Target those responsible, while at same time reduce opportunities for retaliation Provide high visibility presence across the island and in particular those areas where the violence is likely to occur Provide community reassurance to the affected neighbourhoods and wider community Provide regular updates to local our community and of course seek the public assistance with appeals for information/witnesses I take this opportunity to both thank and commend those members of the community who have provided various forms of assistance thus far – your support is greatly appreciated and without you these types of investigations are more difficult reconcile. The results of this initiative are, since 3 May: 441 Stop and Searches 11 warrants executed, 10 linked to the murder investigation 50 MVT’s issued 27 arrests which includes 3 for suspicion of murder At the time of this release 2 remain in custody with one having been released on bail pending further investigations. Crime Stoppers Reward In addition to the BPS response plans we have received support from our partners at Crime Stoppers, who are offering a monetary reward. The independent charity Crime Stoppers offers up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) reward for the information that leads to an arrest and conviction of each of the individuals responsible for this incident, or the seizure of a firearm. Crime Stoppers just want your information, they will never ask for your name or personal details. This is a completely anonymous community service to help stop and prevent any further crime. Their confidential hotline is 800-8477 (TIPS)."

Social Media Posts Could Hamper Ongoing Sudden Death Investigation

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a number of social media posts making allegations in relation to an ongoing police investigation, involving an unresponsive female found near Warwick playground. The BPS is requesting that should you receive these messages or posts, you do not forward them on and instead, delete them from your device. This social media activity could hamper the ongoing investigation, as well as negatively impact any possible future prosecution. Also of concern is the risk to the safety and wellbeing of persons identified. Please allow us to complete our investigations and do not intervene against any persons identified in those posts. Doing so, could result in your arrest and or prosecution.