Police appeal for witnesses, ask that images of motorcar driver are not shared
Bermuda Police Service, RTC Witness Appeal:
Just before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious two vehicle road traffic collision involving a private motorcar and a Department of Public Transportation (DPT) bus on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, just east of the Aquarium.
The male motorcar driver along with several persons from on board the DPT bus were conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in the collision.
Sadly, the motorcar driver was pronounced dead a short time later.
The Bermuda Police Service offers sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
We are aware that images of the collision scene with the motorcar driver still inside the vehicle are now being circulated on social media. We are appealing for you to not forward these images on should you receive them.
The roadway was closed to all traffic for approximately four hours, while the collision scene was forensically processed. We wish to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation while this was done.
An investigation into this collision has now begun.
Anyone who may have witnessed or, has information on this incident, is asked to contact the Police Constable Gregory White of the Roads Policing Unit on, 717-2226 or, via email at, gwhite@bps.bm
Just under two weeks after the double homicide at Legends Bar in Somerset, police have made some arrests but two suspects remain at large.
Independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of each of those responsible or the seizure of a firearm.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels said that, since the shooting – which claimed two lives and injured three others – police have maintained a high-visibility presence, partly to reduce retaliation.
Antoine Daniels, Assistant Police Commissioner stated: “Since the start of May, the initiation of this plan has led to 441 stop-and-searches, not including last night’s figures, which I haven’t received yet. We’ve executed 11 warrants at various residences and businesses around the island, including 10 directly linked to the double homicide. There have been over 50 moving violation tickets issued, and most significantly, there have been 27 arrests, three of which are directly related to the murder investigation. Two of those persons remain in police custody.”
Speaking further to these results, he added: “Knock on wood, we’ve kept firearms off the streets since the Legends incident, but that doesn’t mean these individuals won’t try to enact some retaliation, so we’re definitely maintaining high visibility. We have over 20 new recruits coming out next week, and we can’t wait to get more boots on the ground to help us out. We also have a firearms course underway, so we’ll have new firearms officers so we’re ready to roll out some new new frontline police initiatives to help with this type of behaviour. As summer comes, as people have more outdoor activities, we tend to get more of the bad behaviour.”
Again, Independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of each of those responsible or the seizure of a firearm.
Anonymous tips can be shared by calling their hotline, 800-8477.
Authorities seek public’s help to trace her whereabouts last week
Police confirmed today that they are treating the death of 28-year-old Honee Smith as “suspicious.”
Ms. Smith was found unconscious Thursday morning on a rocky embankment just off the trails near the Warwick playground on South Road. She later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Police say the circumstances surrounding her sudden death, now believed to be suspicious, are still under investigation. They are appealing to the public for information regarding her whereabouts last week.
At a media briefing today, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith stated: “We announced last week Friday that there was a death and we reported on that death. Since then, we have put together a team of investigators who have been canvassing witnesses and conducting various lines of enquiry. As a result of those inquiries and some assistance from members of the public, it leads us now to believe that her death is suspicious, and we are treating it as such.”
He continued: “What we know from the investigation so far is that, in the early hours of Thursday morning – last week Thursday – we know that Ms. Smith was somewhere in the area of Darrell’s Wharf on Harbour Road in Warwick. We believe that, at that point, she was in a motor vehicle and travelled in a westerly direction. The exact time of that is believed to be somewhere between midnight and about 3 am. But what is critical to this investigation is for us to get a better understanding of her movements. We’re asking for members of the community who knew her, especially those who interacted with her last week, to contact us. This is very, very important so we can trace her steps and gain some clarity.”
Police also added that a family liaison officer has been assigned to support Ms. Smith’s loved ones and urged anyone with information to call Detective Inspector Leroy Mathurin at 717-2040.
Police are advising the public of a serious collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish near the Aquarium.
At around 2:30 pm, a Bermuda Police Service spokesperson stated, “Traffic is being diverted at East Point Lane and Harrington Sound Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.”
“An update will be provided as more information becomes available.”
The annual Wall Memorial Regatta brought a splash of colour and competition to the waters of St. George’s Harbour in Bermuda. The Comet Class sailors faced a challenging course, navigating from the harbour, out through the Town Cut Channel, and back from the Oil Docks.
In a display of impressive teamwork and sailing skill, the winning boat was helmed by Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker, who expertly completed the course in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 34 seconds. Their familiarity with the local conditions clearly paid dividends.
The race for the podium was tightly fought, with Gladwin Lambert and Stefan Maybury putting in a strong performance to secure second place, finishing just one minute and twelve seconds behind the winners, clocking a time of 2 hours and 46 seconds.
The third spot on the podium went to Anthony Smith and Zane Hendrickson, who also navigated the course with skill and consistency, finishing in 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 49 seconds.
Dage Minors has once again showcased his talent on the international stage, triumphing in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 10K. Minors powered through the competitive field to cross the finish line first in an impressive 30 minutes and 24 seconds.
This victory adds another significant achievement to Minors’ growing list of accolades in the world of athletics. His time of 30:24 underscores his consistent speed and stamina over the demanding 10-kilometre distance.
The AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is a prominent event on the UK’s running calendar, drawing thousands of participants and enthusiastic spectators to the city’s streets. Minors’ success in this well-regarded race will undoubtedly be a source of immense pride for Bermuda and his many supporters.
His continued strong performances highlight his ongoing development and potential as a leading figure in middle and long-distance running on the global stage.
Kiwon Waldron, the Bermudian harness racing driver, enjoyed a productive night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Competing in three races across both Trot and Pace classes, Waldron showed his adaptability in the sulky.
His evening began with a solid third-place finish in Race 2, a Trot event, aboard Simsam, clocking a time of 1:57.2. He then switched to the Pace in Race 3, guiding Miki’s Big Guy to a sixth-place finish in 1:53.4 in a competitive field.
But Waldron saved the best till last. In Race 7, another Pace event, he partnered Friendly’s Scooter, and the duo powered to victory lane. They recorded a winning time of 1:54.2, marking a successful return to the winners’ circle for the Bermudian reinsman.
Heartbreak on the pitch for Bermuda’s Women’s National Field Hockey team as they narrowly lost their Central American and Caribbean Games bronze medal match to Puerto Rico, 1-0. The single goal in a hard-fought contest meant qualification hung in the balance at the final whistle.
However, there’s a silver lining for the Bermudian side. With Mexico pre-qualified as tournament winners and the Dominican Republic hosting the 2026 Games and therefore receiving an automatic spot, the qualification rules have shifted.
Despite finishing fourth in the tournament, Bermuda has officially secured their place at the CAC Games in 2026, joining Venezuela and bronze medallists Puerto Rico. This hard-earned qualification is a testament to the team’s resilience and performance throughout the tournament.
While the bronze medal eluded them on this occasion, Bermuda’s women will now look forward to representing their nation at the prestigious Central American and Caribbean Games.
Initiative aims to drive “long-term environmental change”
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) issued the following media release.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) is delighted to announce the launch of Race to Recycle – a dynamic, month-long recycling challenge taking place from 12 May to 13 June. This fun and impactful initiative encourages students across Bermuda to bring in Tin, Aluminium, and Glass (TAG) recyclables, while promoting environmental awareness and positive action.
This year’s participating schools include: Bermuda High School (BHS), East End Primary, Francis Patton School, Saltus Grammar School, St. David’s Primary School, Victor Scott, and West Pembroke Primary. These schools are leading the charge in instilling responsible recycling habits among Bermuda’s young people.
“This competition is about more than collecting cans and bottles – it’s about driving long-term environmental change,” said Angel Smith, Executive Director of KBB. “We’re excited to see students, families, and teachers unite with enthusiasm and school spirit. The momentum already shown is truly inspiring – it’s shaping up to be a fun and impactful month for our island!”
Throughout the challenge, students are encouraged to bring in clean (rinsed) TAG recyclables from home using reusable, branded KBB tote bags. Weekly weigh-ins will track each school’s progress, with updates and highlights shared on KBB’s social media platforms. Top-performing schools will earn exciting prizes, including grub days, pizza lunches, and the ultimate bragging rights as Bermuda’s top recycling school.
For schools not participating this round, KBB plans to relaunch the initiative in the upcoming school year. Follow the race and cheer on your favourite school by following Keep Bermuda Beautiful on Facebook and Instagram.
KBB extends sincere thanks to all participating schools for their commitment to environmental stewardship.
Special thanks also go to Recycle Bermuda for supplying recycling bins and blue liners to each school, and to MB Enterprise for providing weekly trucking services and managing the weigh-ins of recyclable materials.
KBB hopes Race to Recycle will inspire ongoing sustainability efforts in classrooms and communities across Bermuda.
For more information, please contact KBB at office@kbb.bm or visit www.kbb.bm.
China is trying to marshal a global coalition against what it called an “abuse of tariffs” by the United States
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, April 14, 2023. Ken Ishii/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
International news via Reuters:
China will host a summit that includes its key Latin American trade partners this week in an effort to advance influence and partnerships in the region, as Beijing and Washington try to defuse their trade war.
Latin American and Caribbean officials including the presidents of Brazil, Colombia and Chile are set to attend the China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.
Bilateral trade with the bloc was worth $427 billion from January to September 2024, according to Chinese data.
China’s President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech to the summit. The last time Xi addressed the forum was at the first of such meeting 10 years ago.
The China-CELAC Forum challenges long-standing American geopolitical and economic dominance in the region, which the Trump administration has sought to counter, and takes place after a weekend of high-stakes trade talks between the U.S. and China that ended on a positive note.
U.S. officials touted a “deal” to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, while Chinese officials said both had reached “important consensus” and agreed to launch another new economic dialogue forum. Both will release a joint statement on Monday.
China has been trying to marshal a global coalition against what it called an “abuse of tariffs” by the United States.
Since the world’s two largest economies imposed steep tariffs well above 100% on each other’s goods last month, China has reached out to Southeast Asia and Central Asia calling on its trade partners to hold the line against “unilateral bullying” and to uphold multilateralism.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses for group photos with foreign ministers and representatives from the Caribbean countries, ahead of the the China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool
China also made progress on trade issues with the European Union, agreeing to discuss setting minimum prices on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The China-CELAC Forum, an intergovernmental cooperation platform between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, has been a vehicle to deepen dialogue between China and the bloc over trade, investment and infrastructure cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Highlighting tensions between China and the U.S. in the region has been the Panama Canal, which U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take back.
The U.S.-based BlackRock consortium’s $23-billion deal to acquire Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s port operations near the Panama Canal, which Trump hailed as “reclaiming” the waterway, triggered Beijing’s concerns and prompted a regulatory review.
COMMODITIES TRADE
China is the primary buyer of raw materials from Latin America, including copper, iron ore and minerals, but its trade with Brazil could feature this week.
Co-inciding with the summit, Beijing will also welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s state visit on Tuesday. More than a dozen bilateral signings were expected.
China is Brazil’s largest export market by some length, a trade dominated by commodities like soybeans, iron ore and crude oil.
Last year, China bought $37 billion worth of soybeans from Brazil, making it China’s primary soybean supplier as the world’s largest soybean buyer diversifies away from the United States. China resumed imports of Brazilian soybean shipments last week from five firms previously suspended over phytosanitary concerns.
In a social media post, Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirmed attending the summit in Beijing and said he would meet Xi.
The meeting could discuss business interests from Chinese firms in the world’s No. 2 lithium producer after metals group Tsingshan said it remains keen on investment opportunities in Chile’s downstream lithium sector.
On other fronts, more infrastructure cooperation could be highlighted as the high-profile meeting paves a path towards the BRICS Summit to be hosted in Rio de Janeiro in July.
Unlike Panama, which exited the BRI earlier this year, Colombia has ambitions to join China’s flagship BRI programme, following the footsteps of Peru which BRI-linked Port of Chancay was inaugurated half a year ago to serve better maritime connectivity between China and South America.
Reporting by Liz Lee and Laurie Chen; additional reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu, Manuela Andreoni, Julia Symmes Cobbs and Ella Cao; Editing by Michael Perry
Less than 10% of white South Africans are unemployed, compared with more than a third of blacks
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators hold placards in support of U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance against what he calls racist laws, land expropriation, and farm attacks, outside the American Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
International news via Reuters:
The first 49 white South Africans deemed victims of racial discrimination and granted refugee status under an offer by U.S. President Donald Trump were flying to the U.S. on Monday in a move deepening frictions between the two nations.
The U.S. government has blocked mostly non-white refugee admissions from the rest of the world but is prioritising Afrikaners, the descendants of mostly Dutch settlers.
Giving refugee status to white South Africans has been met with a mixture of alarm and ridicule by South African authorities, who say the Trump administration has waded into a domestic political issue it does not understand.
It comes at a time of heightened racial tensions in South Africa over land and jobs that has divided the ruling coalition.
The charter plane carrying the 49 from Johannesburg was expected to arrive at Washington Dulles airport on Monday morning.
“The government unequivocally states that these are not refugees,” South African foreign ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told local broadcaster Newzroom Afrika.
“But we are not going to stand in their way.”
WEALTH INEQUITIES
Since Nelson Mandela brought democracy into South Africa in the 1994, the once-ruling white minority has retained most of the wealth amassed under colonialism and apartheid.
Whites still own three-quarters of private land and have about 20 times the wealth of the Black majority, according to international academic journal the Review of Political Economy.
Less than 10% of white South Africans are out of work, compared with more than a third of their Black counterparts.
Yet the claim that minority white South Africans face discrimination from the Black majority has become an established trope in right-wing online chatrooms, and has been echoed by Trump’s white South African-born ally Elon Musk.
Since his return to the White House in January, Trump has cut all U.S. financial assistance to South Africa last month, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington’s ally, Israel.
Reporting by Tim Cocks; Additional reporting by Sfundo Parakozov; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne
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