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Members of the Senate offered condolences to the Minister of Public Works and Environment after his younger brother was killed in a powerboat crash at the weekend.The co-pilot of a powerboat involved in a fatal crash during the Bermuda Powerboat Association’s Hamilton Harbour Race series on Sunday is making steady progress from his injury.A rattlesnake spotted loose in Southampton last week would pose a medical emergency if it bit someone, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said. The ministry said anyone bitten would need immediate treatment.Astor House is a newly renovated nine-bed residence that will provide transitional housing and support for people leaving prison as they reintegrate into the community. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson announced the project in the Senate on July 1.Bermuda weather: Today: Mix of sun and cloud with a shower or two around... Tonight: Partly cloudy...A 30-year-old working mother of three says she faces homelessness when her stay at the emergency accommodation Home on Parsons Road ends.Airforce won Race Day 12 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series on handicap after a close tactical battle across the racecourse.Police are continuing their investigation into the marine collision that killed 28-year-old Rickai Raynor.BREAKING: A single-vehicle collision on South Road in Devonshire left a car overturned and sent the female driver to hospital for treatment.At CedarBridge Academy, gaming students are being taught that esports can be a legitimate pathway to future careers in media, technology and business. The school frames competitive video gaming as more than casual entertainment.CedarBridge Academy held its graduation ceremony on June 30, celebrating student accomplishments. Parents, family members, friends, teachers and Members of Parliament attended the event.BREAKING: Police are seeking witnesses and race recordings after the fatal powerboat collision in Hamilton Harbour that claimed 28-year-old Rickai Raynor's life on Sunday.A veteran powerboat racer says marine traffic has long made Hamilton Harbour race events dangerous after Sunday’s fatal crash killed a competitor.The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding property owners to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto Bermuda’s roadways. The ministry says the “Trim it Back” campaign is meant to reduce hazards, protect workers, and help keep essential services operating without disruption.Bermuda's Trey Mallory lost a three-set first-round match to France's Valentin Lapalu at the M15 Monastir tournament in Tunisia.Bermuda weather: Today: Partly cloudy skies with the chance of a nearby shower... Tonight: Partly cloudy...100 Women in Finance Bermuda hosted a discussion on AI, regulation and careers at Carey Olsen’s office. The event examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, decision-making and the future of work.Boulevard Blazers earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Dandy Town Hornets in their Bermuda Football Association Under-23 opener at Bernard's Park.The Bermuda Stock Exchange Index closed lower on Jun 30, falling 54.69 points to 3,741.86. The index is up 41.36 points for the week.The Bermuda Stock Exchange has admitted Yardstick Re DAC’s Principal At-Risk Variable Rate Notes Program to its Official List. The listing falls under the Debt Listing Regulations and is classified as debt insurance-linked securities.Karen Adams spoke about the final day she spent with her son, Rickai “Pugi” Raynor, before he died in a boating accident.The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is warning the public about fraudulent WhatsApp and text messages that claim to be from the Bermuda Post Office. The messages say a parcel has arrived in Bermuda and ask recipients to pay customs duties by clicking a link.The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation is warning the public about fraudulent WhatsApp and text messages that falsely claim to be from the Bermuda Post Office. The Government says the messages are part of a scam and should not be trusted.The powerboat racing community is mourning the death of Rickai Raynor after he suffered a serious head injury in a crash with a moored vessel.