Press Releases
Serious Collision: South Road, Southampton
Tue, 2021-05-04
Around 5:47pm today, Tuesday 4th May 2021, police and other first responders attended a collision involving a pedestrian and a motorcycle, along South Road near the junction with Lighthouse Road, Southampton.
Early reports suggest that a 19 year old man was traveling west on a motorcycle, when he was involved in a collision with a 82 year old male pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the road.
Both parties were conveyed via ambulance to KEMH for treatment to their injuries.
The motorcycle rider is believed to have suffered a serious leg injury, while the pedestrian is believed to have suffered serious head injuries.
Read MoreAppeal for Additional Witnesses to Serious Two Vehicle Collision
Thu, 2021-04-29
The investigation into a serious two vehicle collision involving a truck and a motorcycle that occurred around 6:35pm Tuesday, April 27th at the junction of Middle Road and Verdmont Road in Smith’s parish continues, with any additional witnesses urged to come forward. [Read original media release].
The 20-year-old woman riding the motorcycle at the time – said to be a City of Hamilton resident – sustained a head injury that required treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
It is understood that she has since been flown overseas for further medical care.
Serious Collision Involving Motorcycle & Truck, Fermale Rider in ICU [Updated]
Wed, 2021-04-28
Around 6:35p.m. on Tuesday, 27th April 2021, police attended a report of a serious road traffic collision involving two vehicles near the junction of Verdmont Road and Middle Road Smith's parish.
Reports are the driver of a truck was attempting to turn off of Verdmont Road headed east on Middle Road, when the vehicle was struck by a bike, headed west on Middle Road.
The collision resulted in the 20-year-old female bike rider sustaining a serious head injury.
She was transported via ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is now warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
The truck driver was uninjured.
Household Mixing Remains Prohibited & Overnight Curfew Still in Effect
Tue, 2021-04-27
While the vast majority of residents continue to be compliant with current COVID-19 restrictions, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), the Bermuda Reserve Police (BRP) and Bermuda Coast Guard are still encountering individuals violating the regulations regarding not mixing households and curfew.
As a reminder, an overnight curfew is currently in effect from 8pm until 6am every day, while the recreational boating curfew is currently 7pm every day. Mixing of households is still prohibited at this time.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes reiterated: “Thank you to all those complying with the current restrictions. Our primary goal is to help keep residents safe during this pandemic. However, anyone found violating the rules should expect to appear in court. Therefore, I urge everyone to do their part and abide by the regulations. Please ensure you take note of all Government guidance available to ensure that you do not fall outside of these regulations and give yourselves plenty of time to get home before curfew.”
Residents Reminded Mixing of Households Still Not Allowed
Mon, 2021-04-19
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) continues to address reported breaches of COVID-19 regulations.
One of the latest incidents was in Devonshire, while another was in St. George’s.
Around 5:40pm Friday, April 16th police officers responded to the Cedar Park Road, Devonshire area after receiving information of several people gathered at that location.
On arrival some individuals began to immediately disperse. Details of other neighbourhood residents that remained were recorded by BPS officers.
Around 4pm Saturday, April 17th police officers responded to a Turkey Hill, St. George’s home after receiving information suggesting that a party was taking place there.
On arrival people were seen leaving the residence, while others on the porch quickly went inside.
Likewise, details of individuals and vehicles at that location were recorded by BPS officers.
Court summonses for both reported breaches are anticipated in due course.
Motorists Reminded of COVID-19 Vehicle Checkpoint Protocol
Fri, 2021-04-16
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR), the Bermuda Reserve Police (BRP) and the Bermuda Coast Guard continue to work together across the island conducting compliance checks and safety checks on the roads as well as the water during the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) Stay at Home Regulations 2021.
To assist with these duties, all residents are encouraged to ensure when travelling on the island’s roads or waterways for any permitted reason, that they carry a valid photo ID.
Investigations Into Recent Spate of Fires in Pembroke Parish Still Ongoing
Fri, 2021-04-16
Detective Inspector Derricka Burns stated: “Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, have conducted a number of enquiries into these incidents.
It has been confirmed that the fires were deliberately set, including the recent fire at Pigs Field playground which had damages estimated at approximately $60,000.
Officers have arrested one person in connection with the playground incident.
More arrests are anticipated.”
COVID-19 Stay at Home Public Spaces Restrictions
Tue, 2021-04-13
The public is reminded that under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers 'Stay at Home' Regulations 2021, persons will not be allowed access to the following:
• The railway trails.
• All public parks.
• All public beaches.
• All playgrounds.
• All golf courses.
Members of the public are not allowed to use these areas for recreational purposes or to exercise.
Persons who fail to comply with these restrictions could be faced with a fine of six thousand dollars for a first offence.
A second offence could lead to a fine of ten thousand dollars and or three months’ imprisonment.
Pedal Cycling and Stay at Home Restrictions
Tue, 2021-04-13
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes - "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to remind the public that as with the previous 'Shelter in Place' Regulations from 2020, the 2021 'Stay at Home' Regulations specifically prohibit the use of pedal cycles for recreation/exercise on Bermuda’s highways.
If however your pedal cycle is your normal mode of transport and you are using it to go to and from work or attend a permitted business/medical appointment, then that use is allowed under the current regulations as if you were using a car or motorcycle.
The BPS reminds the public that under the current regulations, exercise has been restricted to within a one kilometre radius of your home, on foot by yourself or with one other household member."
BPS, BRP & RBR Committed to Joint Working and Proportionate Enforcement of COVID-19 Regulations
Mon, 2021-04-12
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes wishes to commend the vast majority of residents who are following the relevant COVID-19 protocols and reaffirmed the role of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). “The BPS working alongside our partners in the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) and the Bermuda Reserve Police (BRP), remains committed to proportionate enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations and commends the vast majority of residents who continue to comply. Our primary goal is to help keep residents safe during this pandemic. However, anyone found violating the rules should expect to appear in court. Therefore, I urge everyone to do their part and abide by the regulations.
During the latest stay at home order, which goes into effect at 5am Tuesday, 13th April you can expect to see joint working with all three agencies across the island as well as the Bermuda Coastguard on the water. We will be conducting compliance checks, safety checks on the roads and curfew checks at night. Please ensure you take note of all Government guidance available to ensure that you do not fall outside of these regulations and give yourselves plenty of time to get home before curfew.”
