Sponsorship will provide essential supplies for monthly community cleanups and support litter removal initiatives
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) is excited to announce HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited (HSBC) as a key sponsor of its Monthly Community Cleanups, supporting KBB’s ongoing mission to protect and enhance Bermuda’s natural environment.
Greg Garnier, HSBC Bermuda CEO shared, “We are pleased to support KBB and their ongoing commitment to environmental preservation and community cleanup efforts. Initiatives such as these align with the Bank’s values and our ongoing commitment, to making a meaningful difference in our community. Preserving our island home for future generations is a responsibility that we all share, and all of us at HSBC are proud to do our part through both financial support and volunteering efforts.”
Angel Smith, Executive Director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful, said, “We are incredibly grateful to HSBC for their continued commitment to keeping Bermuda beautiful. Through this generous sponsorship, HSBC is helping to cover essential cleanup supplies for the next year, including branded HSBC gloves, trash bags, recycling bags, and other required materials. This support ensures that KBB volunteers are fully equipped to safely and effectively, remove litter and waste from Bermuda’s parishes, while promoting environmental stewardship throughout the community.
Residents invited to Paget Primary School this evening for “Central Committee On The Road,” featuring a Bermuda Road Safety Council presentation and discussions with government ministers
This Monday, 8 June, the Progressive Labour Party is taking its Central Committee meeting out of Alaska Hall and into the community, and you’re invited.
“Central Committee On The Road” comes to Paget Primary School at 6:30 p.m., featuring a presentation from the Bermuda Road Safety Council. This meeting is open to everyone, and residents of Paget East, Paget West and Warwick North East are especially encouraged to come out.
The Central Committee is the heartbeat of our Party, the avenue through which the ideas of everyday Bermudians rise up and become the work of our movement. Taking it on the road is about meeting people where they are, in their own community, on their own terms.
I want residents to see for themselves how this Party truly works, and to know that the decisions made in our name begin with their voices.
We will also be joined by Senator the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and the Hon. Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors.
So come as you are. Bring a neighbour, bring your questions, bring your ideas, becausethere is a seat at this table for every one of us. We’ll see you Monday.
Students invited to turn music into visual art while learning new creative techniques and exploring the annual Harvey Cooper Award theme
Middle and high school students are being invited to explore the connection between music and visual art through a workshop hosted by the Harvey Cooper Award in partnership with the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation on Saturday, June 20.
The hands-on event aims to make art more accessible, encourage creativity and raise awareness of the Harvey Cooper Award competition.
Participants will be asked to respond to the prompt, “What does this song mean to me?” by selecting a song and interpreting its lyrics through a visual art medium. Students are encouraged to arrive with a concept already in mind and will receive guidance from Kaleidoscope instructors to help develop their ideas.
The workshop is open to middle-school students and older and will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Following the creative session, family members and friends are invited to attend a garden reception from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., where they can view the completed artwork, meet event organisers and enjoy light refreshments.
The Harvey Cooper Award is Bermuda’s inter-school art competition for students aged 12 to 18. Presented by Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper, the annual competition provides young artists with an opportunity to explore themed creative work, showcase their talent and compete for prizes.
Organizers say the competition is designed to support arts education, encourage creativity and foster community engagement among Bermuda’s young people.
Founded in 2006, the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation has worked with more than 11,000 children through its art enrichment programmes. Each year, approximately 1,000 children participate in its activities, with more than two-thirds coming from the public school system.
The foundation partners with every public preschool on the island and a number of public primary schools, offering classes at no cost to schools or students. It also provides bursaries for camps and after-school programmes to help ensure access to arts education.
Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda Third Sector Spotlight: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre
Located on Point Finger Road in Paget, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre provides accessible, community-based cancer care close to home. The Centre offers free onsite parking and brings together diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, oncology nursing, patient navigation, and coordinated support services under one roof. Clinical teams, including Cancer Navigators, work closely with patients and families to help guide them through diagnosis, treatment decisions, appointments, and access to local and overseas care when needed.
By Dr Chris Fosker, CEO & Medical Director, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre
Cancer care in Bermuda is changing, and so are the needs of the people and families living through it.
More people are living longer with cancer. Diagnoses are becoming more complex. More families are navigating not just treatment decisions, but uncertainty, disruption, and long-term impact. At the same time, Bermuda’s ageing population and rising global cancer rates mean demand for cancer services, support and coordinated care will continue to grow.
Each year in Bermuda, more than 300 people are diagnosed with cancer, a number that reflects both the scale of need and the growing importance of a system that can respond effectively and compassionately.
But cancer care is not a single moment, not a single treatment.
It is about everything that surrounds it, prevention and early detection, timely diagnostics, coordinated care, emotional and psychological support, palliative care, survivorship, and helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
For many patients, the greatest challenges are not always clinical.
They are human.
Where do I go next?
Who can help me understand what this means?
Where will I be treated?
How will this affect my family?
Can I afford what comes next?
These questions highlight a simple truth: cancer care must be built around people, not systems.
One of the clearest lessons we have learned in Bermuda is that access to care close to home matters profoundly.
Before local radiation therapy was available, Bermudians were forced overseas for treatment at significant emotional and financial cost.
Receiving care locally reduces emotional strain, financial burden, and disruption to family life at an already overwhelming time. It enables patients to remain supported by loved ones, maintain a sense of normalcy, and focus more fully on their well-being.
Before Bermuda’s first local Radiation Therapy service opened in 2017, approximately 80 people per year travelled overseas for treatment, often spending 5–12 weeks away from home, work, and family support systems. Others chose not to pursue recommended radiation therapy due to cost, travel requirements, or the strain of prolonged time off island. Today, between 200 and 250 people per year are able to access radiation therapy locally in Bermuda, allowing more patients to continue working, remain close to loved ones, and receive care within their community.
We have seen first-hand how access to local diagnostics, radiation therapy, oncology nursing and patient navigation has transformed the experience of cancer for many in our community. Patients and families consistently tell us that being able to remain in Bermuda during treatment has made a meaningful difference to their quality of life.
These experiences are shaping how we think about the future.
At Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, our focus is not only on expanding services, but on strengthening the entire cancer journey, improving access, enhancing coordination, and ensuring patients feel supported at every stage. This includes continued investment in clinical capability, technology, local and international partnerships, and the systems that connect care more effectively.
Because local access, on its own, is not enough.
The future of cancer care in Bermuda will not be defined by any single organisation. It will be defined by how well we connect and care around the people who need it.
That means smoother transitions between screening, diagnostics, treatment and supportive care. It means better communication and coordination across providers. It means ensuring that no patient feels lost while navigating a complex and often overwhelming system.
In short, it means designing care that is patient centred.
This is where collaboration becomes essential.
Strengthening cancer care in Bermuda requires partnerships across healthcare providers, community organisations, government, donors and the wider public. It requires shared responsibility, long-term thinking, and a commitment to building something that is sustainable, responsive and centred on the needs of our community.
It also requires us to confront an important reality: access to care must be equitable.
Through BCHC’s Equal Access Fund and subsidised services, thousands of patients have been able to access screening, diagnostics and treatment who may otherwise have delayed care.
Because no one should delay screening, diagnosis or treatment because of financial barriers or uncertainty about where to turn. Early detection improves outcomes but only when people can access care.
Programmes that reduce financial barriers, improve awareness, and encourage earlier engagement with care remain critical. So too does continued investment in infrastructure, workforce, and innovation to ensure Bermuda is prepared for the future.
There is still much work to do.
Relay For Life presented by Liberty Mutual brings together thousands of people from across Bermuda, including corporate teams, small businesses, schools, community organisations, families, and friends, united in the fight against cancer. Participants walk throughout the night in recognition that cancer never sleeps, while raising critical funds to support Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Equal Access Fund. These donations help subsidise the cost of screening, diagnostics, treatment, and support services for individuals whose health insurance does not fully cover care, or who do not have health insurance.
Cancer will continue to affect thousands of people across our island in the years ahead. But there is also reason for optimism. We are seeing growing awareness around prevention and early detection, increasing recognition of the importance of coordinated care, and tangible progress in expanding local access to services.
We are also seeing something just as important – a shared understanding that cancer care is not defined by a single moment or intervention, but by the entire experience of the patient.
Ultimately, the strength of Bermuda’s cancer care system will be measured not only by the treatments we provide, but by how well we support people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Because cancer care is not a single service.
It is a continuum of care, coordination, compassion and community. And building that future will require all of us, working together.
In a letter released following his death, the former premier expresses gratitude to Bermudians and urges future generations to protect and strengthen the island
A final letter from former premier and National Hero Sir John Swan has been released following his passing.
In the message, Sir John reflects on his life of public service, expresses gratitude to the people of Bermuda and shares his hopes for future generations, describing the island as the place that gave his life its “deepest purpose.”
Education Minister says the school’s signature programmes are helping prepare students for a global workforce
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, visited CedarBridge Academy. The visit highlighted the school’s innovative Signature Learning Programmes (SLPs) and the Modern Languages trip to Panama, and provided an opportunity for students and staff to showcase the dynamic educational experiences available at CBA.
“CedarBridge Academy’s Signature Learning Programmes demonstrate a strong, deliberate commitment to delivering a balanced, future-focused education that integrates academic excellence with technical and vocational skills development. Initiatives such as the Panama language immersion experience, together with the wide range of hands-on technical programmes, clearly illustrate how the education system is preparing students to compete and succeed in a global economy. These efforts reflect the Ministry’s ongoing priority to expand experiential learning opportunities and ensure that all students are equipped with the competencies, adaptability, and global perspective required for the workforce of today and tomorrow,” said Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP.
The engagement visit began with a presentation hosted by the Foreign Languages Department, during which students warmly welcomed Minister Caesar and Mrs Robinson in Spanish and shared their enthusiasm for language learning and cultural exchange. During the session, Minister Caesar spoke with students about her overseas experiences as an exchange student further encouraging students to value learning additional languages and to develop a global perspective. Students then delivered a video and photo presentation highlighting experiences from this year’s and last year’s Panama trips. Through personal testimonials, students reflected on the programme’s educational and cultural impact, with many expressing a strong desire to return to Panama in the future. The presentation concluded with students presenting a token of appreciation to Minister Caesar and the Ministry of Education in recognition of their invaluable support in providing students with these unique learning opportunities.
Following the presentation, Minister Caesar and Mrs Levyette Robinson, Acting Assistant Director – Curriculum and Assessment and Education Officer for Foreign Languages Education, visited a range of classrooms and learning spaces across the campus. The visit also gave the Minister the opportunity to interact with students and staff and to gain firsthand insight into the innovative teaching and experiential learning that define CedarBridge Academy’s Signature Learning Programmes. Student work, including agricultural show entries and practical demonstrations, further illustrated the breadth of talent and achievement across the school community.
Programmes highlighted during the tour included web production, robotics, technical skills, engineering and construction drafting, environmental management, culinary arts, barbering and personal care, creative technologies, carpentry, automotive technologies, textile marketing, game design, and computer science.
The tour was facilitated by CedarBridge Academy’s Head and Deputy Head Prefects alongside Principal Caesar, providing an opportunity for the Minister to observe students actively engaged in hands-on, career-focused learning experiences that reflect the school’s commitment to innovation and experiential education.
CedarBridge Academy welcomed the opportunity to showcase its commitment to excellence in education and its ongoing efforts to equip students with the academic, technical, and professional skills necessary for future success.
Media release and images supplied by the Government of Bermuda.
Lane closures planned in Warwick, Smith’s and Devonshire from Monday
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of upcoming traffic disruptions on Middle Road, Warwick near camp Hill, South Road, Smith’s near the Loren at Pink Beach and on North Shore Road, Devonshire, near Robinson’s Bay Park.
Middle Road, Warwick near Camp Hill: Temporary Lane Closures
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that a single‑lane closure will be in effect on Middle Road, Warwick, from Camp Hill Junction to Longford Road, Monday, 8 June through Monday, 27 July 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily.
This traffic interruption is required to facilitate paving works along this section of Middle Road.
Motorists are advised that traffic delays are expected. Detour routes via South Road and Harbour Road are recommended. Traffic control will be managed using stop‑and‑go signs and temporary traffic signals, and motorists are urged to proceed with caution and follow all instructions on site.
South Road, Smith’s near The Loren at Pink Beach: Temporary Lane Closure
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that a single‑lane closure will take place on South Road, Smith’s, near The Loren at Pink Beach, from Monday, 8 June through Wednesday, 30 September 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
The lane closure is necessary to allow for wall construction works in the area.
Motorists should expect intermittent delays while travelling through the area. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic lights, and the public is encouraged to exercise patience, proceed with caution, and follow all traffic controls while the works are underway.
North Shore Road, Devonshire, near Robinson’s Bay Park: Temporary Lane Closure
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that a lane closure will occur on North Shore Road near Robinson’s Bay Park, Devonshire, from Monday, 8 June through Friday, 12 June 2026, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
This traffic interruption is required to accommodate water trench works in the area.
Motorists should anticipate traffic delays and are advised to travel with caution. Stop‑and‑go signs and, where necessary, traffic lights will be in use under the direction of on‑site traffic controllers.
Media release supplied by the Government of Bermuda.
Community members are invited to a youth-led tea ceremony celebrating hospitality, cultural traditions and meaningful conversation
The community is invited to attend The Global Tea Exchange, a youth storytelling tea ceremony taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church Youth Center.
Held under the theme One Stool. Many Stories. A World of Tea, the event will bring together children, teen leaders and community members for a ceremonial afternoon of cultural storytelling, tea, delicacies and connection.
The Global Tea Exchange is designed as an intimate, multigenerational gathering where young people share short cultural stories from countries around the world. Teen leaders, dressed in traditional attire, will extend hospitality by serving tea and cultural delicacies while guests listen, learn and reflect.
The event will take guests on a cultural journey from East to West, with featured countries including Japan, the Philippines, India, Kenya, Congo, Italy, Portugal, Jamaica. Attendance is limited to 50 people to create a warm and personal atmosphere.
Organizer Odia Vassell said the event was created to give young people a meaningful platform while bringing the wider community together.
“The Global Tea Exchange is about more than tea. It is about listening, learning and creating space for young voices to be heard. We wanted to design an experience where children could share cultural stories with confidence and where guests could leave with a deeper appreciation for the people and traditions that shape our community.”
Ms. Vassell said the event also reflects the importance of hospitality and respect across cultures.
“Around the world, tea is often connected to welcome, care and conversation. This event uses tea as a simple but powerful way to bring people together. Each story, each flavour and each act of service is an invitation to slow down, listen and see one another more clearly.”
The afternoon will include a ceremonial opening, youth storytelling, teen-led hospitality, tastings of tea blends and cultural delicacies, and an intermission for guests to connect and reflect. The event is suitable for all ages and is designed for anyone who values culture, community and meaningful exchange.
Ms. Vassell added, “This is not just a children’s event. It is a community gathering. Whether you are young, older, from Bermuda or from another part of the world, there is a place for you at the table. We hope people will come with curiosity, openness and a willingness to experience something beautiful together.”
Tickets are $35, with proceeds supporting the Hamilton SDA Multicultural Ministry – Outreach Fundraiser. Guests are encouraged to reserve their seats early because space is limited.
Event Details Event: The Global Tea Exchange Theme: One Stool. Many Stories. A World of Tea. Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church Youth Center Tickets: $35 Website: www.Tea4unity.com
Guests with severe food allergies are advised that the event includes a variety of tea blends and cultural delicacies, and cross-contamination may be possible.
Public Works Minister calls on residents to reduce single-use plastics and support environmental initiatives
The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, today encouraged residents to observe Earth Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June, highlighting Bermuda’s ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. This year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, focuses on collective action, while World Oceans Day will be observed under the theme “One Ocean, One Climate, One Future — Together”.
Reflecting on Earth Day, Minister Adams emphasized the importance of individual and community action in protecting Bermuda’s natural environment.
“Earth Day reminds us that we all have a role to play. I encourage residents to participate in community clean-ups, support conservation initiatives, and make choices that contribute to a greener Bermuda,” said Minister Adams.
He noted recent conservation successes, including the internationally recognised recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail, once feared extinct, as an example of what can be achieved through sustained scientific effort and collaboration. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources continues to support biodiversity, strengthen environmental protections, and promote responsible stewardship of Bermuda’s natural resources.
Turning to World Oceans Day, Minister Adams highlighted the importance of protecting Bermuda’s marine environment and reducing pollution.
“Our ocean is central to our way of life, and protecting it requires consistent action. I encourage residents to reduce single-use plastics, dispose of waste responsibly, and support efforts to preserve marine habitats,” he said.
The Minister noted that Bermuda continues to advance long-term ocean planning through the development of a Marine Spatial Plan and ongoing research to better understand and protect marine resources.
Minister Adams concluded by encouraging residents to view these observances as more than symbolic occasions.
“These days are an opportunity not only to reflect, but to act. By working together and making informed choices, we can continue to protect Bermuda’s environment for future generations.”
Media release supplied by the Government of Bermuda.
Police say rider arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following Devonshire crash
Images: Bermuda Police Service
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision on Barker’s Hill in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon.
Police and other first responders were dispatched to the scene just north of the junction with Parsons Lane shortly after 3.45pm
According to police, initial information suggests the motorcycle was travelling south along Barker’s Hill when the male rider lost control of the vehicle and collided with a roadside rock face.
Passersby rendered assistance until Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived. The rider was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to hospital.
Police said the man’s injuries are considered serious.
The rider was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
An investigation into the incident has begun.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Police Constable Colby Pimentel by e-mail at cpimentel@bps.bm or by calling 295-0011.
Corporation says the former Premier helped shape the modern City of Hamilton and elevate Bermuda’s global standing
Statement from the City of Hamilton on the Passing of Sir John Swan
Mayor Dr. Michael Branco and the Corporation of Hamilton join the people of Bermuda in mourning the passing of National Hero Sir John Swan, whose leadership, vision and unwavering belief in Bermuda helped shape the modern City of Hamilton and the country we know today.
City flags are flying at half-mast across Hamilton today in honour of Sir John’s life and legacy.
Sir John was more than a former Premier. He was a champion for Bermuda, a steadfast advocate for the City, and a statesman who consistently challenged us all to think bigger, build smarter and aspire to world-class standards. His vision for Hamilton was bold, progressive and rooted in the belief that Bermuda could stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best jurisdictions in the world.
Throughout the years, the Corporation of Hamilton could always count on Sir John for thoughtful counsel, constructive criticism and passionate advocacy for economic growth, entrepreneurship and business development. He believed deeply in the power of opportunity and inspired generations of Bermudians to dream boldly, invest confidently and lead with purpose.
His legacy can be seen not only in the physical and economic transformation of Bermuda during his tenure, but also in the confidence and ambition he instilled in the country itself. Sir John elevated national conversations around development, international business and Bermuda’s place on the global stage. He was fearless in his convictions, deeply committed to his country and determined to leave Bermuda better than he found it.
As a Corporation, we honour his extraordinary life, service and enduring contributions to both our City and our country. We will join the national mourning process and do our part to ensure his legacy is remembered with the dignity and respect it deserves.
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillors, management and staff of the Corporation of Hamilton, we extend our deepest condolences to the Swan family, including former City Councillor Nicholas Swan, and to all who mourn Sir John’s passing.
May he rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire Bermuda for generations to come.
24-year-old remains in custody pending court appearance next week
A 24-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and possession of a bladed article late Friday night after police said he showed signs of impairment.
In a social media post, the Bermuda Police Service said officers on mobile patrol in the west end of the island had cause to stop a motorcycle travelling east along Somerset Road at around 11:45pm.
“A check of the vehicle revealed that its license and insurance had expired,” the post read. “Whilst speaking with the bike rider, a 24-year-old male, officers observed he showed signs of impairment.
“The male was then arrested for driving while impaired. A subsequent search led to the recovery of a knife which he had in his possession.
“The subject was further arrested for possession of a bladed article.”
Police said the man was taken to Hamilton Police Station, where he remains in custody pending a court appearance early next week.
The BPS reminded the public that high-visibility policing operations remain in effect.
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