On April 23, 2009, Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to 2009 first quarter consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated April 23, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)      Exhibits

Exhibit No.                 Exhibit

99.1           Press Release dated April 23, 2009