Royal Gazette

Hundreds took to the streets of Hamilton today to celebrate freedom, community and the fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance.
The 2026 Bermuda Pride Parade started with a midafternoon gathering at Victoria Park…

Ryan Robinson Perinchief has just had a meteoric rise in political service.
On Thursday the 29-year-old was working as a lawyer and financial executive.
Yesterday, he was appointed to the Senate and …

A man who stole more than $48,000 in merchandise from his former employer has received a suspended prison sentence in Magistrates’ Court.
Kadeem Abraham, 37, admitted stealing $48,492.50 worth of alc…

Neither Crystal Caesar nor her predecessor Diallo Rabain had an easy run in charge of the Ministry of Education.
One commentator close to the Progressive Labour Party this week described it as “a poi…

A co-accused in a $1.2 million theft trial has accused police of launching “a lazy investigation” during her closing speech to the jury.
Keiva Maronie Durham, 44, and her husband Jaymo Durham, 55, are…

The reappointment of Diallo Rabain as Minister of Education is “slap in the face” to educators, parents and students, the One Bermuda Alliance charged last night.
Ben Smith, the Leader of the Opposit…

Officials combed 52,000 sq ft of ground over six hours in Southampton yesterday in search of an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake sighted last month in the Gibbs Hill area, but were unable to track down…

New ministers and junior ministers will be sworn in at 3.30pm today in a ceremony at Government House.
David Burt announced the swearing-in last night after the resignation of Crystal Caesar as Minist…

The Corporation of St George’s has announced a new appointment after the departure of its town manager.
Richard James has assumed the post of Acting Corporation Secretary and Transition Consultant at …

Emergency Belco works have caused lane closures in Pembroke that are expected to continue through the weekend.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that the emergency lane closures were p…

The Grotto Bay Beach Resort celebrated the completion of the first phase of a redevelopment project, opening newly renovated guest rooms.
Further works on the hotel site, including the construction of…

A man has been fined $800 in Magistrates’ Court for riding a bike without due care and attention on Reid Street in Hamilton.
Sebastian Davis, 20, admitted the offence when he appeared in court yeste…

Two men were disqualified yesterday from driving all vehicles for six months.
Joel Cheeseman, 50, and Aaron Foggo, 64, admitted speeding at 66km/h and 64km/h respectively when they appeared in Magist…

This is the full text of Crystal’s Caesar’s resignation statement as
Minister of Education and Senator
which she released on her Facebook page tonight.

Today, I have tendered my resigna…

Crystal Caesar has resigned as Minister of Education and government senator.
In an explosive public statement released this evening on social media, the Progressive Labour Party member cited a lack of…

The Bermuda Government has stated there is “no basis for the suggestion that Caricom membership would affect Bermuda’s visa-free travel to the United States or United States Customs pre-clearance” at …

A Mount Hill community day on Saturday will affect travel in the area.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that Mount Hill, Pembroke would be closed from Berkeley Road to Overview Hil…

A man was understood to be injured on the cliffs at Admiralty House Park this afternoon.
Police and emergency services were at the Pembroke park at about 1.30pm and left the area at approximately 2pm….

Average monthly electricity bills are expected to increase by $2.17 this month following a fuel adjustment increase, the Government announced yesterday.
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has set th…

The Commissioner of Police welcomed legislation that would offer stronger protections within the criminal justice system.
Darrin Simons called the Justice and Community Safety Reform Act a “critical t…

A bite from a rattlesnake spotted on the loose in Southampton last week would constitute a medical emergency and require immediate treatment, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said on Wedne…

Tension ensued in the Upper House on Wednesday after an independent senator said she was “frustrated” about carrying our her parliamentary duties.
Tawana Tannock also said she believed the independent…

The trial of a man accused of a 2011 murder was halted yesterday after a judge found that delays had made continuation unfeasible.
Devon Hewey had denied allegations that he murdered 22-year-old Randy…

Tension ensued in the Upper House today after an independent senator said she was “frustrated” about carrying our her parliamentary duties.
Tawana Tannock also said she believed the independent senato…

CG Insurance championed road safety at this year’s Motor Fest by hosting a race to convey an important message — skill is measured by control, not speed.
The CG Slow Race, now in its fourth year, chal…

The Bermuda Police Service urged the public to do their part to prevent sexual assault, stating that everyone has a role to play.
A police spokesman said that everyone should respect the personal boun…

A scholarship has been launched to help support Bermudians pursuing a career in criminal law on the island.
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative said the Dr Courtenay Griffiths KC Justice Award Schola…

A meeting between the Premier and an online safety advocate focused on the risks young people face in digital spaces and the need for greater awareness, education and safeguards.
In early June, David …

The addiction services wing of the Bermuda Hospitals Board has been once again accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Turning Point’s accreditation is valid until …

Working parents will be able to avoid quitting jobs due to steep childcare costs, thanks to an upcoming measure announced by the Government.
Tinée Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Se…

A Devonshire man is facing two charges of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 14.
The 25-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denied the offences, as well as a…

A teenager found with a bullet in his wallet was fined $200 in Magistrates’ Court today.
Daniel Ventresca admitted having one .22 calibre rifle ammunition when he appeared.
The court heard that the 18…

A woman was taken to hospital after her car overturned on South Road, Devonshire this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that the woman was understood to be the sole occupant in the vehicle an…

A man was charged in Magistrates’ Court with having and conspiring to import more than $400,000 worth of drugs into Bermuda.
Trey Simons 28, denied having cannabis resin and two types of MDMA — known …

An anonymous questionnaire completed by expectant mothers has found vaping to be an emerging area of concern.
The Survey of Pregnant Women 2025 follows previous rounds in 2005, 2009, 2015 and 2020, an…

Antivenom for treatment of rattlesnake bites has been received by the Bermuda Hospitals Board, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
The precautionary measure came after a reported possible sighting of a rattl…

Police called on the public today to help with their investigation into a marine incident which resulted in the death of a powerboat pilot.
Rickai Raynor, 28, died in a crash which happened at about 3…

A man gravely injured in an industrial accident gave heartfelt thanks to the emergency personnel who helped to save his life.
Dwight Burcher, a maintenance worker at Fun Golf in Dockyard, was badly hu…

Bermuda has as long way to go before attitudes change towards drink-driving, and lowering the legal alcohol limit may be an approach worth considering, the Commissioner of Police has suggested.
Darri…

Individuals and organisations whose work helps protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage have been recognised for their efforts.
The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards w…

The longest-serving Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines strongly encouraged Bermuda to become a full member of Caricom.
Ralph Gonsalves, who led the nation from 2001 to 2025, said countrie…

Air Canada has been instrumental in growing the island’s tourism and keeping Bermuda connected “to key source markets”, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport said.
Owen Darrell spoke f…

Property owners are being reminded to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto Bermuda’s roadways, following the launch of a new campaign by the Ministry of Public Works and Enviro…

Delegates at a maritime conference in Hamilton are optimistic that talks will yield solutions to global issues, including fuel prices, affecting the shipping industry.
More than 70 participants are at…

CedarBridge Academy has celebrated the 92 graduates of its 2026 class, including the first students to complete the school’s Signature Learning Programme.
Principal Kenneth Caesar hailed the graduatin…

The number of speeding tickets issued could increase fourfold or more after the installation of high-tech cameras in almost 30 locations around the island, the Commissioner of Police suggested.
Darri…

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has responded to a letter from 20 local scientists who voiced support for a national ocean conservation plan.
FAB, representing a portion of the island’s fisher…

Residents on Gibbs Hill Road and surrounding areas remained on high alert yesterday after reported sightings of a rattlesnake.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette, people admitted to feeling concerned and…