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A letter TNN’s Trevor Lindsay sent to Governor Andrew Murdoch in November 2025 has resurfaced and is now circulating publicly.Thomas McBain remained Bermuda’s leading sailor after day two of the 2026 Optimist World Championship in Tanger Bay, sitting 32nd overall with 59 points. The Bermudian fleet raced three times in stronger Atlantic breezes after a weather-hit opening day in Morocco.Bermudian harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron posted two mid-pack finishes during a demanding multi-class card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. He drove Odds On Candy to fourth in Race 1 on the seven-eighths-mile dirt oval, clocking 1:55.3 in the Pace Class.WEATHER ALERT: Sunny spells developing after a possible stray shower. High near 28°C/83°F.Heavy rain completely washed out the opening day of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A at the National Sports Center North Field. Panama and Belize were abandoned without a ball being bowled, while Bermuda’s match against the Bahamas was halted after 2.3 overs.Bermuda's Adam Hall delivered a standout performance as the Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 11-8 at Blue Cross Park. He finished with two doubles and a triple, driving in three runs as Winnipeg won its third straight game.WEATHER ALERT: Remaining quite cloudy with a couple of lingering showers. Low near 24°C/75°F.Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams’ May 2025 trip to St. Kitts cost $3,040.90, and his June 2025 trip to Nice, France cost $11,066.75.Questions are being raised about why Bermuda road crews are paving some stretches while other roads described as dangerous remain unrepaired.WEATHER ALERT: Cloudy with occasional rain or showers, chance of thunder. Gusty winds are expected. High near 27°C/80°F.The 54th Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race is underway, with nearly 150 vessels racing 636 nautical miles from Newport to Bermuda. Super-maxi Black Jack 100 is leading the fleet after making strong early progress and reaching St.Bermuda's Adam Hall played a key role in the Winnipeg Goldeyes' 10-5 win over the Lincoln Saltdogs at Blue Cross Park. Hall went 1-for-4, but his single drove in two runs during a four-run fourth-inning rally.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.