Glebe Road to briefly close today
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to advise motorists that Glebe Road, Pembroke, will be closed to traffic on Saturday, 22 August 2026, from 1
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Opinion: ‘Price controls have proven to be ineffective’
OBA backs moves to prevent monopolies, but says Government’s strategy on lowering grocery prices will potentially reduce purchasing options for customers
Photos & Video: Somerset Marches The Cup
Somerset supporters took to the streets to celebrate the team’s Cup Match victory, waving flags and wearing the team’s colours during a lively procession last night in the west end. The celebration follows after Somerset retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and 87 runs at Somerset Cricket Club. Related Stories …
Photos: Future Leaders Bermuda Ceremony
Future Leaders Bermuda held its induction and closing ceremony at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre on Friday, August 21, where students shared their experiences and were formally inducted as Future Leaders after completing the three-week academic component of the programme. Related Stories Photos & Videos: Future Leaders Ceremony Photos: Future Leaders Community Day Photos & …
House under ‘quarantine’ as emu investigation continues
A household is understood to be under quarantine as inquiries continued regarding emus being brought to the island.
A reporter and multimedia team with The Royal Gazette visited a Smith’s residence ye…
A reporter and multimedia team with The Royal Gazette visited a Smith’s residence ye…
The Department of Culture held
The Department of Culture held the 17th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture on August 18 at the Bermuda National Gallery, bringing together members of the community to reflect on Bermuda’s history and the importance of preserving and understanding the island’s past.
Police probe three collisions that happened in one day
Police appeal for witnesses following three separate collisions in Paget and Smith’s
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Two-Vehicle Smith’s Parish Collision
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‘Grow Local’ scheme encourages agricultural activity
The Department of Planning is reminding landowners and aspiring farmers to register their interest in the Grow Local initiative, an innovative programme designe
BILTIR Hosts Student & Leaders Roundtable
BILTIR hosted a roundtable connecting interns with Premier David Burt, Governor Andrew Murdoch, and U.S. Consul General Antoinette Hurtado to discuss Bermuda’s future and global role. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] recently hosted an interactive round table discussion connecting interns from its member companies with His Excellency Andrew Murdoch, …
Affordable housing projects win planning approval
A pair of Bermuda Housing Corporation projects have been given the green light by the Department of Planning to move forward, creating 48 new residential units.
According to documents published online…
According to documents published online…
Survivor of substance abuse turns over a new leaf
A young Bermudian who faced substance abuse challenges has turned his life around and is planning to become a pilot.
Jacob Costa, 25, said a reality check when he watched the door of a jail cell close…
Jacob Costa, 25, said a reality check when he watched the door of a jail cell close…
No licence leads to roads ban for teenager
A teenager has been banned from the roads for seven months and fined $2,050 after admitting three traffic offences.
Zion Trott pleaded guilty to driving without a licence, using an unlicensed motorcyc…
Zion Trott pleaded guilty to driving without a licence, using an unlicensed motorcyc…
Test refusal results in lengthy disqualification
A Devonshire man has been banned from driving for 18 months after refusing to give a blood sample to police.
Yatindar Srinivasan Kayalvizhi pleaded guilty to refusing to comply with a demand made by a…
Yatindar Srinivasan Kayalvizhi pleaded guilty to refusing to comply with a demand made by a…
Police Continue Inquiries Into Three Collisions
Police continue to investigate three separate collisions reported in Smith’s Parish and Paget on Sunday, 16th August, with two motorcyclists and two car drivers injured. Two-Vehicle Smith’s Parish Collision A police spokesperson said, “At last check, the 56-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a collision with a car around 6:25pm Sunday, 16th August 2026 on North …
Department Holds Robinson/Packwood Lecture
The Department of Culture held the 17th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture on August 18 at the Bermuda National Gallery, bringing together members of the community to reflect on Bermuda’s history and the importance of preserving and understanding the island’s past. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s lecture featured Dr. Neil Kennedy, Professor of Atlantic History …
Ministry Holds Town Hall On Housing Plans
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities extended their thanks to members of the public for attending the town hall meeting held on August 20 at St. Paul AME Centennial Hall to discuss the proposed Phase 2 affordable housing projects. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to hear about …
Closure on The Glebe Road to for commemorative installation
Part of The Glebe Road in Pembroke will be briefly closed to traffic tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A statement said the road will shut from 1.25pm to 1.50pm so a sign…
A statement said the road will shut from 1.25pm to 1.50pm so a sign…
Lecture highlights international slave trade
A history professor discussed how a 19th-century incident involving a Bermudian ship influenced the slave trade at the Bermuda National Gallery this week.
Neil Kennedy, professor of Atlantic History a…
Neil Kennedy, professor of Atlantic History a…
Young retailers shine at City Hall
The Office of Youth affairs held the Youth Entrepreneurial Expo to highlight our up-and-coming business owners
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Man armed with sword injures several people at Swedish high school
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Brinell high school, in the small town of Fagersta, in central Sweden
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2nd phase of housing plans coming September
The next tentative steps of Affordable Housing construction were discussed at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday evening
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NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement
NATO allies have sought to avoid direct involvement in the Iran conflict, instead focusing on plans outside the alliance to reopen the strait, which before Febr
First migrants buried in Spain’s Ceuta after deadly border rush
About 95% of those being buried have not yet been identified, but each grave was marked with a numbered stone in case the body was claimed and repatriated event
Witnesses sought for several traffic collisions
Police have urged witnesses to three separate collisions that took place on Sunday to come forward as inquiries continue.
A police spokesman said that a 56-year-old man injured in a collision on North…
A police spokesman said that a 56-year-old man injured in a collision on North…
World Rugby, UK bodies lose bid to throw out concussion lawsuits
The wider litigation includes England’s 2003 World Cup winners Steve Thompson and Phil Vickery among almost 800 former rugby union players suing over neurologic
Oil rises as Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners
The Brent benchmark has gained more than 6% while WTI has risen more than 5% this week, with both touching their highest since July 24 in the previous session
Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office
Rocha, 77, a member of Mexico’s ruling Morena party, said he was resuming his duties after Mexican authorities found no evidence to support the accusations agai
Artificial intelligence could push up inflation
The central bank was looking closely at the impact of AI on prices, saying it could have an effect in both directions, Tschudin told newspaper Finanz und Wirtsc
Live Video: Bermuda U14 Team vs Jamaica
Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will face Jamaica in the semi-finals of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series today [August 21] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors advanced to the Tier I semi-finals after completing the group stage unbeaten. Bermuda …
Courts to expedite money laundering, terrorist financing
The island’s continuing commitment to the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force has been affirmed by the Bermuda judiciary.
A practice direction issued by Larry Mussenden, the Chief Justice, …
A practice direction issued by Larry Mussenden, the Chief Justice, …
DeSilva: 400 new homes planned over next 18 months
Another ambitious target has been set by the Government for the construction of affordable accommodation, with the latest goal set at 400 units in the next 18 months.
Zane DeSilva, the housing ministe…
Zane DeSilva, the housing ministe…
Opinion: Advanced-Practice Nurses could ease hospital pressures
Statement by Linda Smith, Shadow Minister of Seniors, Environment & Sustainability:
August 21st is World Senior Citizens Day, so it seems appropria
Young people the focus of cultural event tomorrow
The Department of Culture will host a special youth edition of its annual Cultural Connect stakeholder event this Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bell rings as Bermuda Stock Exchange welcomes new catastrophe bond
Mangrove Property Insurance Company (Mangrove) celebrated the launch of Buttonwood Re Ltd., Mangrove’s inaugural catastrophe (cat) bond, with a bell ringing c
Lifeless manatee reportedly spotted in local waters
Videos of a manatee believed to be dead in the waters of Harrington Sound were circulating on social media today.
A woman in one video said she originally didn’t believe that the mammal was seen in l…
A woman in one video said she originally didn’t believe that the mammal was seen in l…
UK consumer confidence jumps to two-year high, GfK says
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to -14 from -17 in July, against expectations in a Reuters poll of economists for a fall to -18
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Euro zone business activity growing at fastest pace since November, PMIs show
Overall, the S&P Global flash PMI surveys for August released on Friday suggested the 21-country economic bloc has remained resilient this quarter despite d
A 19-year-old Sands Parish man
A 19-year-old Sands Parish man was remanded into custody yesterday after appearing in Magistrates’ Court on two indictable firearm-related charges.
UK service sector perks up in August, adding to resilience signs
The S&P Global Flash UK Services Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to a six-month high of 52.8 in August from 52.1 in July
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Prince Harry to learn how much failed Daily Mail lawsuit will cost
Associated said it was an overwhelming victory for its newspaper and journalists, and “for a free press generally”, while the prince, 41, described the ruling a
Bermuda Students Earn Math Awards In Toronto
Bermuda students represented the island at the Spirit of Math Global Round in Toronto, earning 16 awards while competing alongside students from around the world. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda students recently represented the island at the Spirit of Math Global Round in Toronto, Canada, on August 13, 2026, joining students from around the world for …
Sterling extends rally on firm rate-hike bets, subdued dollar
Sterling was last up 0.19% to $1.3658, hovering near its highest since February
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The British pound was on track for i
British retail sales slip in July after World Cup boost
The biggest drag came from clothing and footwear sales, which fell by the most since May 2025, down 2.7% on the month, after many stores began summer sales in J
UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £1.8 billion ($2.5 billion) in July, as higher government spending caused by infl
Two men in court accused of false ‘rattlesnake’ reports
Two foreign nationals have been accused in court of spreading false information — believed to be linked to reports of a rattlesnake that resulted in weeks of searches.
Victor Bahia, a 32-year-old Braz…
Victor Bahia, a 32-year-old Braz…
FTSE 100 subdued at the end of volatile week
The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10,747.56 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.4% to 24,596.70 points
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James Leitch Passes Actuarial Exam At 16
Bermudian James Leitch has completed his first actuarial examination at the age of 16, beginning a qualification process that most aspiring actuaries tackle much later. Leitch, a former Saltus Grammar School pupil, began preparing for Exam P in January with the help of his father, Trevor, a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. The pair …
We have consistently introduced anti-monopoly
We have consistently introduced anti-monopoly and competition laws into the cost-of-living conversation, and we look forward to the final draft of the legislation for scrutiny. Lowering prices is important but protecting Bermudians purchasing power and having options for where we spend our money is crucial. The less competition in the market means only a few players set the prices, and the consumer is forced to accept those prices.
Fishing Prohibited In Grouper Boxes
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding “commercial and recreational fishers that the ‘Grouper Boxes’, which contain important Black Grouper aggregations, remain closed to fishing until 1 December 2026. ” A Government spokesperson said, “These areas are indicated on the maps as ‘Extended Closure Areas’. “While the areas around the Red Hind aggregations …
Brianna Ray Makes Eastern Counties History
Brianna Ray made history as the first female player to take the field in the 122-year history of the Eastern Counties cricket series. This was noted by Eastern County Cricket Association, who said, “Last Saturday, during the second match of the 2026 Eastern Counties cricket series, Brianna Ray became the first-ever female player to take …