Royal Gazette

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, …

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…

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…

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…

A one-day workshop at the Bermuda College next month is geared at reducing stigma around suicide.
Held on World Suicide Day on September 10, it will offer practical tools to recognise and respond to p…

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has warned commercial and recreational fishermen off two areas to protect black groupers.
The two “grouper boxes”, which contain black grouper aggregations…

Advancements for the Government and the Fintech Development Fund to push ahead in digital currency will go before legislators next month in the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier and finance m…

Landowners and aspiring farmers are being urged to register their interest in an initiative intended to bring potential agricultural spaces to life.
The Department of Planning’s Grow Local programme, …

Government authorities continue to investigate the importation of exotic animals after an emu was reportedly brought onto the island.
In response to queries, a spokeswoman for the Department of Enviro…

A yearly get-together brought by the Department of Culture will come this Saturday to Pig’s Field in Pembroke with a “youth edition” of Cultural Connect.
The free event from 2pm to 4pm at the field of…

Almost 120 tickets — mostly for speeding — were issued to motorists as police and transport officers united to make islands roads safer yesterday.
On its Facebook page, the Bermuda Police Service said…

A teenager was remanded this morning after being accused of several firearms-related offences.
Josef Ferreira, 19, was charged in Magistrates’ Court with discharging bullets from a firearm on May 24.
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A Brazilian national is to appear in front of a magistrate in connection with “transmitting a false message” — understood to be related a rattlesnake that was reported to have been seen in Southampton…

Six months after a major budget allocation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board to alleviate overcrowding, health officials have not yet decided how the money will be spent.
It comes as an independent revie…

Disaster was averted this morning when the occupants of a motorcar and propane gas truck survived serious injury after a crash in Sandys.
The Bermuda Police Service report that just before 5.30am, the…

A land development company hit back against claims that tenants of an East End space set to become a grocery store and warehouse were suddenly advised to leave.
Andrew Dias, chief executive of the Ber…

A woman wanted in the Philippines in connection with a murder charge has been formally remanded into custody in Bermuda.
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, a Filipina, is understood to have been in …

A lawsuit brought by two civil servants against the Government over its recruitment methods is due back in court today for a judge to consider how the case should proceed.
K. Amani Lawrence and Eugene…

Bermuda’s electric bus fleet was further bolstered this week with ten new vehicles driven out of the Hamilton docks.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said the arriv…

The Pink Route ferry service will be out of service effective this afternoon with the Department of Marine and Ports Services citing mechanical issues.
A spokeswoman for the department said the route,…

A woman wanted in the Philippines in connection with a murder charge was remanded into custody in Bermuda today.
Maria Theresa Jeremias Requerme, 27, is understood to have been in Bermuda since Decemb…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled its summer 2028 schedule with trips to Bermuda from three cities across the American Northeast.
The cruise line has announced that it plans to expand its sailings f…

Businesses at Marginal Wharf in St David’s have been told they will need to move by the end of September to make room for a grocery store and warehouse.
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…

A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…

A Supreme Court trial for a former Progressive Labour Party senator accused of causing the death of an award-winning footballer by driving could begin next month.
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…

A charity dedicated to ending child sexual abuse said the results of a recent survey highlighted both the scale of the issue and its impact on the community.
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…

A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts tomorrow facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…

Employees at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda were forced to work remotely this month after mould was found in their Church Street building.
The office announced today its staff were…

The next step in the island’s proposed affordable housing projects will be discussed this week at a town hall meeting in Hamilton.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…

A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving a trio of heavy trucks.
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…

A mobile network business turned its upper office space into a pop-up exhibition for teenagers’ art pieces.
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…

Ferry commuters in the West End face travel disruption this week after the usual Green Route boat Resolute suffered engine issues on Monday evening.
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…

A charity is seeking 45 volunteers to mentor and support up young people during the 2026-27 school year.
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…

Two Canadian nationals were remanded in custody this morning after being accused of trafficking heroin.
Jacqueline Robinson, 32, and Laura Robinson, 50, were charged in Magistrates’ Court with importi…

Celebrity chefs, diverse cuisines and exciting experiences are promised at the thirteenth edition of the Taste of Bermuda food festival.
This year the festival will feature two new events: a “Tabletop…

The Bermuda Police Service have warned members of the public not to make false or incorrect reports to officers.
A spokesman said the service has received a number of reports since May, where the info…

The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series will take to Albuoy’s Point this month after being pushed back because of weather concerns.
On August 29, the city will screen Pixar’s animated Elio at 6p…

The Bermuda Police Service has put out a call for additional recruits, inviting those interested in a career in law enforcement to apply to become police constables.
In order to be considered for the …

An internship programme launched to introduce young Bermudians to scientific fields celebrated 50 years of success.
The Bermuda Programme at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has supported more …

A charity dedicated to helping grieving families today set an $80,000 donation goal to help young pupils ahead of their first day of school.
Gina Spence-Virgil said her charity’s Each One Reach One dr…

A government minister is taking part in a year-long international programme for senior political leaders.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, has joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fello…

Police have taken a foreign national into custody after reports surfaced on social media about a woman wanted in the Philippines for murder.
The Bermuda Police Service said a 27-year-old female is in …

Close to 70 traffic tickets were issued to motorists this morning as the Bermuda Police Service continued road safety and enforcement efforts across the island.
Officers handed out the penalties betwe…

The ferry servicing the Pink Route will return to duty this afternoon after nearly four weeks under repair.

Georgia, according to the Department of Marine and Ports, was set to leave Hamilton at 3…

In a first for the island, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council — the final court of appeal for Britain and its overseas territories — is to hold a week of appeal hearings in Bermuda.
The JCPC …

Lester Nelson, who joined the Bermuda Airport Authority in March 2017 as its first employee, will retire as chief executive at the start of October, following more than nine years of service.
The auth…

A team within the Department of Sport and Recreation have been honoured for their hard work overcoming technical challenges with the July Public Service Excellence Award.
Staff involved in the Governm…

Police have cordoned off a section road near the Fairmont Southampton after a three-way collision involving three heavy trucks.
While details were limited, a Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said it…

At least 100 tickets were issued by police in little more than 24 hours as enforcement on the island’s roads was stepped up over the weekend.
It was announced last week, soon after the thirteenth road…