Press Releases
Death of Swimmer [Updated]
Thu, 2018-06-28
Marine Police responded to a report of an incident that took place in the waters off of Hawkins Island today at 11:09am. It appears that a female tourist was swimming when she fell into difficulty in the water and had to be taken out by onlookers. She was then conveyed by a police boat to Barrs Park, where she was met by the ambulance which subsequently conveyed the woman to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Read MoreNavell Darrell & William Moniz 5th & 6th Road Fatalities of 2018 [Updated]
Thu, 2018-06-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 59 year old Mr. Navell Darrell as well as 66 year old Mr. William Moniz – the fifth and sixth road fatalities of 2018 – and extends sincere condolences to their respective families and friends.
Mr. Darrell was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car driven in the opposite direction along St. John’s Road in Pembroke near the junction with Berkeley Road around 10:35am Wednesday, June 27th. He was rushed to hospital via ambulance but pronounced dead later that morning.
Reported Single Vehicle Car Crash in Sandys Parish [Updated]
Wed, 2018-06-27
Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision that took place at 4:21pm.
It appears that a 75 year old female was driving her car on Middle Road in Sandys (Hog Bay Level) when she lost control of her car, resulting in the car hitting a curb and turning over.
The woman was taken to the hospital where her condition is not believed to be life threatening.
Death of 66 Year Old Man in Pedal Cycle Collision Last Saturday Night
Wed, 2018-06-27
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of the 66 year old Devonshire man who was seriously injured when the pedal cycle he was riding collided with a motorcyclist around 11:50pm Saturday, June 23rd on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Vesey Street. Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are still asked to call the main police telephone number 295-0011. No further information on this incident will be given until notification of family.
Sudden Death of Mr. Ronald Lightbourne
Wed, 2018-06-27
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 71 year old Ronald Lightbourne and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Lightbourne was found in an unresponsive state in the swimming pool of a Forest Hill Drive, Warwick home by his caregiver around 11am Tuesday, June 26th.
Motorcyclist Serioulsy Injured in St. John's Road, Pembroke Collision [Updated]
Wed, 2018-06-27
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place around 10:35am today (Wednesday) on St. John's Road in Pembroke.
It appears that a male on a motorcycle was traveling west on St John’s Road when he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a car traveling in the opposite direction.
Three Hurt in Southampton Collision Treated & Discharged
Tue, 2018-06-26
Around 6:45am today (June 26th) police and fellow first responders attended a reported collision involving a motorcyclist and a pedal cycle rider on South Road in Southampton, near the junction with Turtle Bay Lane.
It appears that the female motorcyclist with a male pillion passenger and the male pedal cycle rider were traveling in the westbound lane of South Road when the collision occurred.
Pedal Cyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Motorcyclist [Updated]
Sun, 2018-06-24
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on Middle Road in Devonshire and Vesey Street at 11:48pm on Saturday night.
Details are still emerging but it appears that a man on a pedal cycle was exiting Vesey Street when he rode into the path of a man on a motorcycle traveling west on Middle Road.
Commissioner Designate Mr. Stephen Corbishley's First Official Remarks
Thu, 2018-06-21
Commissioner Designate Mr. Stephen Corbishley - Good morning to you all.
My name is Steve Corbishley, and as said I am the incoming Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service.
I’m delighted to be in Bermuda and I’ve spent the past week engaging with staff, speaking to front line officers, supervisors, understanding their views and their needs in regards to the Bermuda Police Service – and making it the best it can be.
I’ve also had opportunity to speak with Government, Government House about some of their expectations and some of the challenges that we face in going forward.
Police Vehicle Crash in Devonshire [Updated]
Wed, 2018-06-20
Around 4:30pm today (June 20th) police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle crash in the Middle Road, Upland Street Devonshire area.
Details are limited at this time. However, initial information indicates that a police van struck a pillar.
Apparently the driver of the police vehicle was hurt, but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
