Press Releases
Temporary Closure Order Issued to East End Mini Yacht Club
Fri, 2019-08-30
Following the assault of a security officer by a group of men at East End Mini Yacht Club that occurred around 12:30am Saturday, August 24th, the Bermuda Police Service has exercised its authority under the Liquor Licence Act Section 51A to close East End Mini Yacht Club from 7pm Friday, August 30th until 7pm Saturday, August 31st.
The Commodore of the East End Mini Yacht Club, Mrs. Renall Caisey, then voluntarily agreed to keep the club closed until 10pm Saturday, August 31st.
Read MoreCommissioner Corbishley Confirms BPS to Support Labour Day
Fri, 2019-08-30
The Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley has confirmed that the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) will be supporting the annual Labour Day this Monday.
The Commissioner stated: “Past Labour Day events at Union Square have seen crowds in the region of 2,000 or more be in attendance and we anticipate that a similar crowd will be present at this year’s event.
Formal Complaints Required to Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations
Wed, 2019-08-28
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of recent allegations circulating on social media about instances of alleged past or current inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Members of the public are reminded that formal complaints are required by law in order for the police to investigate such allegations. Online statements and social media posts do not qualify as formal complaints.
First Anniversary of Danshun Swann Murder: Investigation Still Active
Tue, 2019-08-27
The 27th of August is the one year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Danshun Swann.
Danshun was stabbed to death on South Road Southampton, just outside of the entrance to the Southampton Rangers Sports Club shortly after midnight Monday 27th August 2018.
This investigation is an active investigation and detectives are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Sudden Death of 68 Year Old Kathleen Emam
Fri, 2019-08-23
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 68 year old Kathleen Emam, who was visiting Bermuda with her husband onboard the cruise ship Norwegian Escape and extends sincere condolences to Mr. Emam, their family and friends.
Mrs. Emam, from New York U.S.A. was initially said to be 62 years old.
Jet Ski Inicident in Waters Off Somerset [Updated]
Thu, 2019-08-22
Around 2:10pm Thursday, August 22nd police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a Jet Ski incident in waters off Somerset.
Details are limited at this time.
However, early information indicates that a female visitor who was apparently a passenger on a Jet Ski fell off and became unresponsive during a tour.
BPS Officer Wins Silver Medal at 2019 World Police & Fire Games
Wed, 2019-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service was represented by three officers at the 2019 World Police & Fire Games that were recently held in Chengdu, China from August 9th – 18th.
Constable Jeana Jones ran in the five kilometre cross country event, Constable Kyle Godfrey competed in three track and field events: the 100 metres, 400 metres and long jump, while Constable Ralshon Douglas participated in ten pin bowling.
Residents: Be Wary of New Social Media Scam & Recurring Phishing Scams
Wed, 2019-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a new social media scam currently in circulation that has already deceived at least three people locally this week.
Residents are recruited through an Instagram account belonging to a person purporting to be Jessie_Jae_Allen, that solicits the transfer of no less than $200 to Jamaica via Blue Nile Services, an agent of Western Union.
Constable Krishna Singh New Southampton Parish Constable
Tue, 2019-08-20
Constable Krishna Singh has been appointed the new Parish Constable for Southampton.
Sergeant Cerepha Bridgeman, the previous Parish Constable for Southampton, was recently promoted from Constable to Sergeant and expressed her gratitude to the residents of Southampton for their support during her time as Parish Constable.
Joint Agency Command Centre Contributed to Safer Cup Match 2019
Mon, 2019-08-19
Cup Match 2019, held at the St. George’s Cricket Club (SGCC), was the first to feature a Joint Agency Command Centre where the host club as well as representatives from the Ministry of National Security, Bermuda Police Service (BPS), Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Hospitals Board, Department of Health (Environmental Health Section), Department of Planning, St. John Ambulance and SAS Protection Services worked together to ensure the 117th annual cricket classic was as safe as possible.
