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Motorcycle crash blocks Middle Road in Warwick

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Motorcycle crash blocks Middle Road in Warwick

Police divert traffic following serious single-vehicle collision

Update (5:59pm): Bermuda Police Service –

Around 4:35 p.m. on Friday April 10, 2026, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Middle Road, near the junction with Sleepy Hollow Lane, Warwick.

It was reported that the male rider was unconscious and was being immediately transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are considered serious.

The scene is currently being processed and it is anticipated the roadway will be closed for an extended period.

Traffic diversions are currently in place at the junctions of Middle Road and Tamarind Vale as well as Middle Road and Burnt House Hill.

Where possible motorists are urged to use Harbour Road or South Road to get to their destinations.

Police are on the scene of a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle near the junction of Middle Road and Sleepy Hollow Lane in Warwick.

The roadway is currently blocked, and traffic diversions are in place at the junctions of Middle Road and Tamarind Vale, as well as Middle Road and Burnt House Hill.

We will provide updates as information becomes available.

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Flatts eatery relaunch planned as owner defends hygiene standards

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Flatts eatery relaunch planned as owner defends hygiene standards

Food Hub in Flatts has relocated operations to Devonshire – a move its owner says was already planned but now comes amid backlash over viral videos showing what appeared to be untidy scene inside the kitchen.

The restaurateur insists those images are outdated and do not reflect current conditions.

The takeaway and delivery spot has now moved to its sister site Pinky’s in Devonshire, combining menus and continuing delivery services from the new location.

Management says the move helps them “demonstrate… that we are serious about safety, not just physical safety but the sense of safety,” while the Flatts location undergoes renovations and prepares for a relaunch under the direction of a new Head Chef. A plan that has been in the works since last year but has since been sped up. 

Readers might be aware of videos that made the rounds on social media earlier this week appearing to show unsanitary conditions inside the original kitchen.

In response, owner Marico Thomas says the issue was addressed last year, adding, “the situation was corrected and has been controlled.”

He says steps included retraining staff, removing some employees, and reinforcing standards, which he says adherence to is mandatory.  

Mr Thomas also pushed back on the timing of the footage, stressing, “this matter is NOT current” and that the images “do NOT reflect the corrections taken, nor the reestablishment of the standards.”

He said: “The recent public outcry has been tough, harder because we had already taken the steps to rectify the situation and because a former employee (the videographer) was directly responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the premises.”

The Department of Health says it understands the public’s concern, calling the footage “disturbing” and “unacceptable.”

However, officials say they were told the video is several months old.

A surprise inspection carried out the same night the videos surfaced found no evidence of pests.

Mr Thomas echoed that, saying inspectors found “nothing… zero,” and that the business meets its current health rating of a B.  

As for the site switch-up, Mr Thomas described the timing as useful, allowing them to accelerate plans to prepare the Flatts store and the neighbourhood for something new.

He said: “We were going to change Flatts anyway, we are just doing it now. “

Meantime, health officials say the establishment will continue to be monitored and expressed appreciation for the community’s vigilance.  

Anyone with food safety concerns should report them directly to Environmental Health on 278-5333.

Dr Shultz: Don’t play politics – just fix healthcare

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Dr Shultz: Don’t play politics – just fix healthcare

The hospital’s former Chief of Emergency doesn’t want his fierce criticism of past and present healthcare decisions to become a political football

A former Bermuda Hospital’s Board Chief of Emergency physician, Dr. Edward Shultz, has sought to clarify his position when observing the present situation with emergency care and hospital overcrowding.

He calls on the Government and the Opposition to work together on solutions – several of which he has proposed.

Dr. Schultz said, “Going back and blaming politicians that were in power 15 years ago makes no sense.”

He also affirmed that his decision to go public with his concerns about emergency care is due to the Bermuda Hospitals Board failing to act on his recommendations, whereas he found the Government to be very responsive.

Dr. Shultz, who served as Director then Chief of Emergency for 30 years until 2018, then served on the BHB board until late 2024, has gone public this week with fierce criticism of the construction of the new Acute Care Wing at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Paget. He says it reduced ED bed space by 27% and was designed without surge capacity, or fast track for minor complaints.

However, he said he proposed a number of solutions to the hospital in January that could be swiftly implemented – such as boarding admitted patients on wards rather than in corridors in ED, and converting the large open space areas for holding patients during peak capacity.

Negative comments on media reporting of his letter of concern prompted Dr. Shultz to push back against any politicising of his opinions. He says that the likelihood of such a reaction was why he had preferred to make his case “behind the scenes” up until now.

He said, “True to form, supporters of the political opposition have used this platform to attack the Government on a variety of topics…

“This is not helpful – and only diverts energies – that should be combined in unison by both political parties – to address a healthcare crisis that places the wellbeing of everyone resident on these islands at risk.”

Dr. Shultz also stressed that the “Ministry of Health and Minister [Kim] Wilson in particular – as well as the Bermuda Government in general – have done absolutely everything that I have requested in order to bring a resolution to this crisis.

“Had the Bermuda Hospitals Board acted in equally good faith I would never have gone public with my concerns”.

In our interview with Dr. Shultz (WATCH above), he elaborated on the need to resist making his comments a “political football”.

When questioned if a commission of inquiry, which he has called for, could shine a light on the decisions that led to the construction of the hospital’s Acute Care Wing, he conceded that it could.

However, he added that “trying to blame what happened in the past doesn’t serve any purpose.”

“What we need to do is move forward and fix the situation,” he said.

Adding to these comments today, Dr Shultz said, “we can’t undo the flawed design of the Acute Care Wing, the failure by multiple governments to prepare for the quite predictable impact of our aging population on our ability to provide high quality medical care in Bermuda in the 21st century…

“What we can do – and what we must do as a unified community undeterred by political divisions – is to demand better access to Emergency Care in this country – and hold accountable from this point forward anyone or any organization that might impede us from attaining that goal.”

Dr. Schutz concluded, “Reliving the past achieves nothing except to explain how we got here. What really counts is that we collectively do the right things moving forward.”

WATCH Dr Edward Shultz’ comments on the politicisation of healthcare above.

Road race to affect St. David’s & Causeway this Sunday

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Road race to affect St. David’s & Causeway this Sunday

The Bermuda Bicycle Association Winners Edge Road Race takes place on Sunday, April 12, with traffic controls in place across St. David’s Island and The Causeway between 8.00am and 11.00am

Motorists are being asked to use caution and follow the instructions of Race Marshals this Sunday as the Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) holds its Winners Edge Road Race across parts of the East End.

According to a Traffic Order issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment, the race will run from 8.00am to 11.00am on Sunday, April 12, 2026. There will be no road closures, but Race Marshals will be positioned along the route to direct traffic.

The race starts and finishes at Kindley Field Road. Riders will head east to the Swing Bridge roundabout before proceeding through St. David’s Road, Clearwater Middle School, Pepper Hall Road, and Tommy Fox Road. The route then continues via Lower Gates Road, returning to the Swing Bridge roundabout before heading along Kindley Field Road to the Airport roundabout, onto The Causeway, and up Blue Hole Hill, where riders will make a U-turn at the Blue Hole Hill roundabout before retracing the route to the finish line.

The Ministry is asking for the full cooperation of the motoring public and has apologised for any inconvenience the event may cause.

Motorists with questions about the event can contact race representative Greg Hopkins at 296-6012.

The order was issued by the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, Minister of Public Works and Environment, under the Road Traffic Act 1947 (Traffic Order No. 31/2026).

Media release supplied by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment.

UK stocks clock weekly gains on US-Iran ceasefire, focus on peace talks

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UK stocks clock weekly gains on US-Iran ceasefire, focus on peace talks

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended flat at 10,600.5 points on the day, clocking its third straight weekly gain

International News via Reuters:

The main UK stock indexes recorded weekly gains after an agreement between the United States and Iran on a two-week ceasefire sent global stocks surging earlier this week, with the focus now on peace talks over the weekend.

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended flat at 10,600.5 points on the day, clocking its third straight weekly gain. The midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.7%, recording its second consecutive week of gains. * Global stocks were sanguine as traders awaited the outcomeof U.S.-Iran peace talks set to be held in Pakistan’s capital,Islamabad, on Saturday. * The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israeltraded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United Statesand Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal. * Stocks rebounded earlier this week as oil prices slidfollowing the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, raising hopeof a revival in shipping through the strait. * However, the flow of oil from the Gulf remains heavilyrestricted, keeping futures prices near $100 a barrel. * On the data front, U.S. consumer prices increased by themost in nearly four years, though an underlying measure ofinflation that excludes the volatile food and energy componentsrose only moderately last month. * AO World gained 7% after the British electronicsretailer said it expected annual profit at the top end of itsforecast range, after gaining market share across all keycategories in its consumer-focused business. * B&M’s shares fell 4.6% as interim CFO Helen Cowing leftthe British discount retailer after less than five months in thejob, the company said. * Defence contractor BAE Systems shed 3.3%, while airlineWizz Air surged 7.2% after a Bloomberg report said Ukraine’s topnegotiator with Russia saw progress towards a potential peacedeal with Russia.

Reporting by Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore and Christina Fincher

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

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Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

The move comes as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva steps up efforts on public security, a key issue in Latin America’s largest economy, as he seeks a new term in October’s general election

International News via Reuters:

The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil’s federal tax authority with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The move comes as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva steps up efforts on public security, a key issue in Latin America’s largest economy, as he seeks a new term in October’s general election.

Lula has seen his lead in opinion polls evaporate, with surveys now pointing to a run-off tie with his main rival, right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Since last year, Brazil’s tax authority has played a central role in major operations uncovering money laundering schemes linked to criminal organizations in the fuel sector, identifying multiple operations abroad.

Lula has publicly called on U.S. President Donald Trump to arrest the owner of Refit, one of the main companies involved in the scheme, who resides in the United States.

Still there are tensions between the U.S. and Brazilian governments regarding the best approach to tackle organized crime.

Last year, U.S. officials had asked Brazil to label major gangs terrorist organizations, but Brazilians refused to do so.

According to a government statement on Friday, the joint initiative aims to integrate intelligence efforts to intercept illicit shipments of weapons and narcotics.

Brazil’s tax revenue secretary, Robinson Barreirinhas, said more than 1,100 weapons arriving from the United States had been seized over the past 12 months, adding that authorities confiscated more than 1.5 tons of drugs in the first quarter alone, mainly synthetic drugs and hashish.

Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the agreement was made possible after talks between Lula and Trump gained momentum.

The Brazilian government had hoped the announcement would coincide with an in‑person meeting between Lula and Trump, originally expected in March. The meeting did not materialize and now has no clear timeline following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Reporting by Isabel Teles and Marcela Ayres; Editing by Toby Chopra and Andrea Ricci

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera

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One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera

Those injured, including three in serious condition, were taken to the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Hospital, local emergency services said in a social media post

International News via Reuters:

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday.

Those injured, including three in serious condition, were taken to the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Hospital, local emergency services said in a social media post. They added that the occupants were 27 British nationals and the driver.

The accident happened when the vehicle came off the GM-2 road. La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands, is popular with visitors from northern Europe.

Reporting by Graham Keeley; editing by Philippa Fletcher

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

Netanyahu’s trial was set to resume on Sunday, after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran following Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement

International News via Reuters:

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu’s lawyer said in a court filing on Friday.

Netanyahu’s trial was set to resume on Sunday, after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran following Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement. The defence said it was prepared to continue hearing the testimony of a prosecution witness.

“Due to classified security and diplomatic reasons connected … to the dramatic events that have taken place in the State of Israel and throughout the Middle East in recent times, the Prime Minister will not be able to testify in the proceeding for at least the next two weeks,” the filing to the Jerusalem District Court said.

It said that a sealed envelope detailing the classified reasons was delivered to the court, which will rule once the prosecution submits its response.

Netanyahu, the first sitting Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime, denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust brought in 2019 after years of investigations.

His trial, which began in 2020 and could lead to jail terms, has been repeatedly delayed due to his official commitments, with no end date in sight.

The charges against Netanyahu, along with the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023, have damaged his standing. Israel is due to hold an election in October that Netanyahu’s coalition, the most right-wing in Israel’s history, is likely to lose, according to polls.

Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Alex Richardson

Traffic controls on South Road for Sunday races

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Traffic controls on South Road for Sunday races

Motorists in Paget and Smith’s are advised to plan ahead as the RenaissanceRe MAAC 5 Mile and 10 Mile Races take place this Sunday morning

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has advised the public that the RenaissanceRe MAAC 5 Mile and 10 Mile Races will be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, between 7.30am and 11.00am along South Road in Paget and Smith’s.

The races will begin at the South Gate of the Botanical Gardens. Traffic controls will be in place throughout the event to protect participants and assist the safe flow of traffic.

The Ministry confirmed there will be no road closures as a result of the event, but motorists are encouraged to use caution and plan their journeys accordingly during the event period.

Media release supplied by the Government of Bermuda Department of Communications.

City Hall Car Park switches to licence plate recognition

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City Hall Car Park switches to licence plate recognition

The City of Hamilton expands its smart parking initiative to City Hall Car Park from Monday, 13 April 2026, replacing physical tickets with automated licence plate recognition technology

The City of Hamilton has announced that City Hall Car Park will transition to a Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) system on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the fourth phase of the city’s broader smart parking rollout.

The upgrade follows the deployment of the same system at Number 1 Car Park in February 2026, Par-la-Ville Car Park in 2025, and Number 5 Car Park in 2024.

The LPR system, developed by Mobile Smart City, uses cameras at entry and exit points to scan vehicle licence plates, automatically calculate parking duration, and request payment — eliminating the need for paper tickets. The system is cashless; payment is made by swiping or tapping a credit or debit card at the exit screen. Stays of under 10 minutes will not incur a charge.

Drivers may also use the free Pango Parking app as an alternative payment method. Users scan an individual QR code at the entry and exit barriers, with payment processed automatically through the app.

Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays. Users must still select a payment option upon entry, but no fee will be charged on exit.

Monthly, annual, and commercial permit holders will benefit from seamless automatic access, with the system recognising registered licence plates without requiring any interaction with the machine. Vehicles on pre-approved access lists — including emergency services and Corporation of Hamilton vehicles — will also receive automatic entry.

Bike parking at City Hall Car Park is not affected by the transition.

Traffic Manager Fred Richardson said: “Switching to digital is a big step toward smarter parking in Hamilton. No paper, fewer headaches, and a much quicker process for drivers. We’re committed to creating a car park system that feels modern, reliable, and efficient for all.”

The City said the LPR platform allows for flexible updates and future technology integrations as part of its wider Smart City programme.

Drivers requiring assistance with the new system can contact the City’s Parking Management team on 531-5254.

Media release and image supplied by the City of Hamilton.

Maycock secures Elite PBA World Series spot

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Maycock secures Elite PBA World Series spot

Bermuda’s David Maycock has achieved a career milestone after being hand-selected by the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) to compete in the main field of the upcoming World Series of Bowling XVII.

Maycock confirmed the news via social media, revealing he is one of only nine international players to receive a prestigious exemption. This selection follows a rigorous review of his professional resume and international rankings, allowing him to bypass the high-pressure Pre-Tournament Qualifier.

“I found out on Saturday night after putting my resume into the PBA,” Maycock confirmed. “I’m in the main field, so that’s less pressure on me.”

The exemption provides a significant tactical advantage as Maycock prepares for the grueling “animal” oil patterns that define the series. Players must master drastically different conditions, including the Cheetah, Scorpion, Chameleon, and Shark patterns.

“I just have to go there, have my mind focused, and hopefully make a run,” Maycock added.

His selection underscores his standing as a premier bowler in the region, and his journey through the XVII edition of the World Series will be closely watched by the Bermudian sporting community as he takes on the world’s elite.

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