Press Releases
Eleventh Road Fatality for 2014: Winston Jones
Sat, 2014-10-18
Police can now confirm the death of 49 year old Winston Jones who died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with another motorcycle on Court Street in the City of Hamilton near the junction with Reid Street around 12:30pm on Saturday October 18th.
His passing marks the 11th road fatality for 2014. A family liaison officer has been assigned to assist Mr. Jones' family at this difficult time.
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Sat, 2014-10-18
Around 12:30pm on Saturday, October 18th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision involving two motorcycles.
Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that two motorcycles collided on Court Street in the City of Hamilton near the junction with Reid Street. As a result three people were injured and taken to the hospital via ambulance.
135th Anniversary Police Tattoo Cancelled
Sun, 2014-10-12
The Bermuda Police Service regrets to inform the public that the Police Tattoo has been cancelled following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay.
135th Anniversary Police Tattoo Postponed Until Sunday
Sat, 2014-10-11
After careful consultation with the relevant stakeholders and the elevation of Tropical Storm Fay to a tropical storm warning, a decision was made to formally postpone the Tattoo until Sunday October 12th at 5pm at the National Sports Centre. In the event of rain tomorrow (Sunday), a wet weather plan at Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts will be in effect with two shows: the first at 4pm for the Commissioner's Vision Award winners and special guests and the second concert at 6pm for the general public.
135th Anniversary Police Tattoo Wet Weather Plan
Fri, 2014-10-10
As a result of impending inclement weather predicted for Saturday, October 11th a wet weather plan for the Police Tattoo has been enacted.
In the event of rain tomorrow, formal communication will be disseminated to the media and through BPS channels of communication to alert the public as to the alternative plans.
A formal decision will be made at 3pm tomorrow (Saturday) to announce the rain venue.
135th Anniversary Parade of Staff & Historic Lecture
Tue, 2014-10-07
At 11am tomorrow, Wednesday October 8th as part of Police Week 2014 celebrating 135 years of policing, the Bermuda Police Service will host a Parade of Staff (Past & Present) led by the Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums through the City of Hamilton.
The route will be from Hamilton Police Station along Court Street on to Front Street, along Front Street to the Bird Cage and up Queen Street, ending at City Hall. The procession will culminate with a historic photo on the steps of City Hall.
135th Anniversary Police Convoy of Vehicles
Wed, 2014-10-01
In celebration of 135 years of policing in Bermuda and the official date of the establishment of The Bermuda Police Service (October 1st 1879), the BPS police convoy display took place today, consisting of over 31 vehicles representing a cross section of vehicles in the police fleet. This dynamic visual display was the Service’s way of saying thank you to the community for the support over the years. It is our wish that the convoy will create an iconic memory in the hearts and minds of Bermuda’s youth, establish positive relationships and plant a seed that one day may inspire them to join the BPS.
32nd Meeting Open: INTERPOL Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children
Tue, 2014-09-30
At 9:30am on Tuesday, September 30th the 32nd Meeting of the Interpol Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children, hosted by the Bermuda Police Service, was officially opened at the Fairmont Southampton.
His Excellency the Governor George Fergusson, the Premier and Minister of National Security the Hon. Michael Dunkley JP MP and the Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service Michael DeSilva gave opening remarks. Please see their remarks and photos from the event below.
Tenth Road Fatality for 2014
Tue, 2014-09-30
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of a 46 year old St. George's man who died as a result of a road traffic collision that took place yesterday at 12:30pm on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish.
32nd Meeting of INTERPOL Specialist Group on Crimes Against Children
Fri, 2014-09-26
The 32nd meeting of Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes Against Children will take place in Bermuda from September 28th to October 3rd at the Fairmont Southampton. 31 countries of the 45 member countries will be present and close to 150 delegates have registered. Some of the countries registered include:
