Royal Gazette

Police arrested 28 people between 5pm on Thursday and 5am today, about one third of which were for driving while impaired.
The Bermuda Police Service said that six people arrested for impaired drivin…

The Government has announced a new Director of Libraries and Archives.
Mandellas Lightbourne will work under the direction of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digita…

Police have confirmed that a government-issued vehicle was found crashed into a utility pole on Sunday morning and that its licence plates had been removed.
TNN was first to report on the incident th…

A $14 increase in cost per client recorded by food aid agencies resulted in fewer services and a drop in the number of people helped, an umbrella body for the organisations revealed today.
The Non-Pro…

An animal-welfare advocate has called on the Government to adopt a more humane approach to addressing the island’s feral chicken problem, branded an “ecological disaster” last year by farmers.
Jessica…

An oncologist believes more genetic testing could be among answers to improving the health of Bermudians.
Kevin Hughes, medical director of the Bermuda Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment Clinic, said…

A man was taken to hospital on Saturday for injuries sustained in an altercation in St David’s, police said.
A spokesman said that shortly after 10am, officers were dispatched to a reported dispute in…

The Ministry of Health will observe Public Health Week from today with four days of activities.
The week will have the theme Ready, Set, Action! to help participants appreciate the progress made to be…

A cruise ship bound for Bermuda changed its itinerary at the eleventh hour owing to forecasts of poor weather.

Valiant Lady, the Virgin Voyages vessel, was expected to drop anchor at Dockyard on W…

The Minister of National Security has toured three West End safety centres to gain a first-hand understanding of their work.
Michael Weeks visited the Department of Customs cruise port screening facil…

A claim by the Opposition that less than 10 per cent of boats entering the St George’s docks were being searched is false and flippant, the Minister of National Security said today.
Michael Weeks emph…

The Attorney-General has stated she plans to introduce several changes to Bermuda’s prison system after an independent review submitted its report looking into life on the inside.
Kim Wilkerson is exp…

A man was taken to hospital yesterday for injuries sustained in an altercation in St David’s, police said.
A spokesman said that shortly after 10am, officers were dispatched to a reported dispute invo…

A man was taken to hospital yesterday for injuries sustained in an altercation in St George’s, police said.
A spokesman said that shortly after 10am, officers were dispatched to a reported dispute inv…

A motorcycle rider and the driver of a car were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision in Southampton tonight, police said.
At about 11.18 pm, the Bermuda Police Service received reports of…

A mix of music, kites fluttering above and a tug-of-war competition in which the women overpowered the men marked the return of an annual Good Friday event at Horseshoe Bay.
The kite-making event retu…

Emergency response crews raced to LF Wade International Airport today after an overflying Air France service experienced an electrical issue on board.
At 4.41pm, Air France flight 178 was en route to…

King’s Square at St George’s was packed today as large numbers gathered to witness a ceremony that marked the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The 42nd edition of the annual Walk to Ca…

A Canadian warship docked in Hamilton today to allow its crew some rest-and-relaxation time.
The HMCS Ville de Québec was piloted in, berthing at about 11am, Harbour Radio said.
With a home port in Ha…

Members of the public will get a flavour of a Spanish island at a Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda fundraiser this month.
The charity said that the event at The Loren at Pink Beach, themed “Bermuda Mee…

A 50-year-old man has denied allegations that he incapacitated and sexually assaulted a woman this year.
The man, of no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to charges of serious sexual assault, two coun…

A man who took fish from a seasonally protected area was fined $6,500 in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Troy Brimmer, 62, admitted unlawfully taking fish from the northeastern grouper box during a proh…

An investigation was launched as a man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting incident in Pembroke, police said.
At about 10:35pm on Thursday, the Bermuda Police Service received m…

The start of the Easter weekend comes with blue skies and a “steady easterly breeze”, the Bermuda Weather Service reported.
High pressure off to the island’s north will maintain a decent wind to keep …

Residents have been urged to avoid the area near the Tools & Equipment building on North Street, Pembroke after a reported gas leak.
Police said that the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service was addre…

The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association will launch an app designed to connect the public with vetted drivers, it announced today.
Journi was activated yesterday as an online “mobility platf…

The head of Britain’s biggest festival and pride parade for the LGBTQ+ community — one of the world’s largest of its kind — has lost his job in the wake of accusations from last year that he misused e…

A man who rode dangerously through two parishes has been remanded into custody.
Asinia Harvey, 28, admitted 11 offences when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court today.
The incidents happened on three da…

Organisers behind the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference have branded the event a success, drawing almost 100 experts, innovators and policymakers to the island.
The four-day conference, h…

Trenching work on Blue Hole Hill will temporarily reduce traffic to a single lane next week.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that the project, to be carried out adjacent to the entra…

Lighting fixture repairs at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire will affect traffic on the adjoining Frog Lane next week.
The northbound lane of the road will be closed between 9am and 4pm on Mon…

A Devonshire man has denied charges of wounding and making death threats in an incident last month
David Medeiros Pacheco, 32, appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday.
He denied an allegation that he …

Parents should take up a “structured and supervised” schedule to monitor their children’s screen time, a public forum zooming in on child behaviour issues heard on Tuesday.
Kacee Simons, a psychologis…

A superyacht belonging to the billionaire cofounder of American chain store The Home Depot has called on Bermuda.
The 364ft DreAMBoat, registered in the Cayman Islands, arrived in Bermuda on March 24…

Tree removal works on Langton Hill will reduce traffic to a single lane, the Ministry of Environment and Public Works said.
The work will impact Pembroke traffic between North Shore Road and Mount Hil…

All residents in Hamilton and St George’s are encouraged to make their voices heard in the municipal elections next month.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, urged everyone to make sure they are …

A motorcyclist involved in a traffic collision last night received less serious injuries than initially believed, police said today.
The collision took place near the intersection of Overview Hill and…

Mentorship, creative expression and Bermudian heritage were spotlighted during a special breakfast last week.
Mentors, community partners and apprentices came together for the Cultural Apprenticeship …

Bermudians seeking Canadian visas can provide relevant biometrics with the Bermuda Department of Immigration this month.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that the session is pos…

Grievances, mainly related to workplace discrimination, rose 20 per cent in 2025 for the island’s Human Rights Commission, which fielded 215 complaints last year.
The group said 77 per cent of complai…

A man accused of a fatal 2020 stabbing has been cleared of a murder charge with a unanimous verdict.
Supreme Court jurors this afternoon found Davin Dill, 27, not guilty of murdering 22-year-old Joshu…

Organisers of a celebration centred around the annual Good Friday re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have released their five-day itinerary.
The Walk to Calvary, which takes attendees thr…

A Bermuda olivewood tree will be planted at the Anglican Cathedral in recognition of the victims of the ongoing war in Iran.
A coalition of religious leaders and social activists pledged to plant the …

Students of the Dalton E Tucker Primary School put their skills to the test ahead of Easter by designing devices that protect eggs from cracking on impact.
The school’s “egg drop” has become a fun tra…

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday for talks about the Government’s proposal to seek full membership of Caricom.
It will form part of continuing consultation on the Green Paper tabled in the Hou…

Buckingham Palace has revealed that King Charles III is to make an historic visit to the island next month despite the current global turmoil.
It will follow a state visit to the United States — the K…

Counsel for a man accused of a 2020 murder called on a jury to find his client not guilty, arguing that the case against him had been built on tainted witness evidence.
Charles Richardson, the defence…