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Willis Re, an international reinsurance broker, has appointed Bermuda market veteran John Fletcher to be its new chief executive officer.WEATHER ALERT: Bright skies become interrupted by cloudy spells later. Gusty winds are expected. High near 28°C/83°F.Alan and Sarah Frith were officially declared champions of the 2026 Edward Cross Long Distance Race after a protest committee disqualified two boats following Monday's finish.The Ministry of Public Works says Middle Road in Warwick will close near St Anthony’s Church from Monday, 22 June 2026, during weekday working hours. A Government spokesperson said the affected section extends from just east of St Anthony’s Church, but the excerpt cuts off before giving the full limits of the closure.BREAKING: A motorcyclist was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after a collision in Hamilton Parish tonight.A man sustained serious injuries in a Smith’s crash tonight.Government said Carnival in Bermuda brought visitors from around the world for six days of music and culture. It described the event as a boost to Bermuda's tourism product and a source of economic opportunity for local artists, vendors, entrepreneurs and hospitality workers.The Bermuda Stock Exchange Index closed unchanged on Jun 19 at 3,690.51.WEATHER ALERT: Early clouds lifting to become generally sunny. Gusty winds are expected before easing. High near 29°C/84°F.Opposition Leader Ben Smith said the Government has failed to prepare for the impact artificial intelligence could have on Bermudian jobs. He said he asked the Premier in the House whether the Government has completed, commissioned or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of AI's effect on the labour market.The Bermuda Police Service is warning that scammers are contacting members of the public while posing as representatives of local banks.Bermuda Hospitals Board has hired UK consultancy Acumentice to conduct an independent review of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital's emergency department over about six weeks. The review is expected to take about six weeks.John Paul Samuels, 44, pleaded guilty in Supreme Court to manslaughter in the death of 71-year-old James Burgess.Bermuda Hospitals Board has engaged Acumentice to conduct an independent review of its Emergency Department. The board said it used emergency procurement powers under an exceptional resolution adopted on 22 April 2026 to speed up the process.WEATHER ALERT: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Gusty winds are expected before easing. Low near 25°C/77°F.The King was briefed on Bermuda’s insurance sector during his April visit. Government House and a British junior minister hosted a round table focused on the state of insurance.WEATHER ALERT: Sunshine will be interrupted by a few cloudy spells. High near 29°C/84°F.BREAKING: Police responded shortly after midnight on Thursday, 18 June 2026, to a reported serious road traffic collision on Pender Road in Dockyard.The Lincoln Saltdogs beat Bermudian shortstop Adam Hall and the Winnipeg Goldeyes 7-5 at Haymarket Park after a late response to Winnipeg’s comeback. Winnipeg erased a 5-0 deficit in the sixth inning to level the game at 5-5, but Lincoln immediately regained the lead.John Paul Samuels, 44, pleaded guilty in Supreme Court yesterday to manslaughter in connection with the death of a senior in a Front Street incident last year.A jury heard more evidence about a violent feud between rival gangs as the murder trial of Devon Hewey continued in the Supreme Court.WEATHER ALERT: Partly cloud skies interrupted by cloudy spells at times. Gusty winds are expected. Low near 24°C/76°F.Tributes to Michael Winfield are focusing on the extraordinary empathy that colleagues say set him apart.Coventry and North Warwickshire CC beat Stratford-upon-Avon CC by six wickets in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division. Stratford were restricted to 195-8 from 50 overs after Muhammed Naeem made an unbeaten 57, while Lee Golding took 2-16 for Coventry.