Royal Gazette

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…

A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital this evening with serious head injuries following a two-vehicle collision on North Shore Road, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service said the incident near …

Motorists have been urged to be cautious on Saturday morning as the Ed Sherlock 8k Run/Walk takes to the roads of Southampton and Warwick.
The event is scheduled to kick off at 8am with runners settin…

Government House operations have temporarily moved from Paget to the City of Hamilton.
A Government House spokeswoman said that it would operate out of offices at Cedar House on Cedar Avenue.
Governme…

Police have renewed their call for help in identifying a suspect, captured on CCTV footage, in the 2016 murder of Jason Mello.
Mr Mello was shot at about 7.30pm on August 19 outside of a residence on …

Thousands of viewers are already tuned in to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration YouTube account as the Artemis II test flight prepares to lift off for the Moon tomorrow from the Kennedy…

The Government’s popular summer day camp programme has introduced a lottery-style registration system designed to make life easier and improve fairness for families.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tou…

A Bermudian poet became the first regional guest to take part in Kingston Poetry Week, delivering performances and workshops for students in Jamaica.
Tiara S Webb, founder of Bermuda Voices, was featu…

Residents and businesses in the City of Hamilton have been warned that there will be no trash collection on Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
A spokeswoman said that waste will be picked up on Saturday fo…

The Department of Public Transportation has warned that work on Spanish Point Road in Pembroke will impact bus service in the area from today.
The work, which will start near the Spanish Point Boat Cl…

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, has encouraged the public to register for free personal safety seminars.
The Community Personal Safety Seminar series launched this month, and is sche…

Buckingham Palace confirmed this morning that King Charles III will visit the island next month.
According to a Bermuda Government post on social media, the King’s visit will run from April 30 to May …

Annual salaries, roles and terms of service for personal staff to top members of the Government have come belatedly before MPs for two fiscal years — but legislators continue to wait on three earlier …

Plans are in place to convert a historical building in Hamilton to house people who are due to be released from prison but lack a place to stay on the outside, the Senate heard yesterday.
Kim Wilkerso…

An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions.
In…

One of the island’s treasured tourist sites has been highlighted by a global publication for its ease of access.

Travel + Leisure, a magazine headquartered in New York, hailed Tobacco Bay “a reali…

Strong surface winds caused some bumpy aircraft landings at LF Wade International Airport and forced two flights to divert to the US.
Lester Nelson, the chief executive of the Bermuda Airport Authorit…

A murder trial neared its end yesterday after more than two weeks of evidence as counsel for either side delivered their closing statements.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, told the jury that the c…

Inmates at Bermuda’s prisons can explore law, education, history and other topics through the pages of a recent community donation.
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative organised the gift of 1,000 bo…

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has provided the schedule for trash and recycling collection over the Good Friday holiday.
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…

A health advocacy group has submitted a proposal to the Bermuda Hospitals Board for the provision of “structured” in-house medical services for long-term care residents at the King Edward VII Memorial…

A search has been launched for partners to build a replacement for the ageing Swing Bridge.
Submissions were invited via a government request for proposals published last Wednesday to deliver the long…

The Bermuda Gaming Commission has insisted it has ample work to do, even in the absence of either a casino or betting shop industry.
Cheryl-Ann Mapp, its chairwoman, and Charmaine Smith, the BGC’s chi…

The ferry service between Hamilton and Rockaway in Southampton is almost half empty, the Transport Minister admitted yesterday.
The ferries have room for 112 more passengers, or 45 per cent of their …

Residents braved windy conditions this afternoon to take part in the 51st annual Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk in the West End.
The six-mile route started on Boaz Island in Sandys and walker…

Primary students from three schools were gifted traditional Bermuda kites by Focus Counselling Services as Good Friday celebrations approach.
P1 pupils at Somerset Primary, West End Primary and East E…

Students and scientists have been invited to apply to receive funding for research and conservation projects through an annual grant.
Applications are open for the Atlantic Conservation Partnership’s …

Music rang out over the Francis Patton School field this afternoon as community groups came together for the Bermuda Saving Lives Festival.
The event was intended to highlight community-focused organi…

Legislative amendments to allow the introduction of a price comparison tool for budget-conscious shoppers was approved in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Cost of Living Amendment Act 2026 broaden…

Parking in an area of Reid Street will be restricted on Sunday as the Corporation of Hamilton works to remove five trees.
A City spokeswoman said that the trees set for removal east of Court Street,…

A former senior customs officer admitted his involvement in a plot to import cannabis into Bermuda almost three years ago.
Scott Brown, from Southampton, pleaded guilty to having and conspiring with o…

A new scholarship programme aimed at filling gaps in the civil service has been launched, with students urged to apply before the end of April.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Di…

Fort Hamilton has reopened to the public after extensive renovations and archaeological work at the site.
Work began in February 2024 and included major upgrades to the fort’s electrical and water inf…

The Bermuda Police Service has warned the public to be wary of a WhatsApp scam in involving a link in group chats inviting people to subscribe to a Zoom meeting.
A police spokesman said a fictitious Z…

The family of a late Gombey performer and trailblazer in the field has donated his regalia.
Relatives of Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Nesbitt, who was known to many as The Gombey Man, offered his outfit to…

Amendments to balance out harsh anti-financial crime regulations for charities were debated in the House of Assembly today.
The Charities Amendment Act 2026 was designed to refocus compliance measures…

Government employees will receive expanded health insurance coverage as of May 1, including support for substance abuse treatment.
David Burt told the House of Assembly today that revisions to the Gov…

A pharmacist who stole drugs and falsified records at a Hamilton pharmacy may be sentenced in the Supreme Court in May.
Craig Colwell, 62, admitted eight offences, including stealing 990 tablets or ca…

Local and international professionals met on the island last week to explore the latest developments shaping the future of dental care and public health.
They participated in the second annual Oral He…

An Opposition MP has questioned how the island’s first national cybersecurity risk assessment can be conducted when a long-awaited report into a cyberattack that crippled government services remains i…

Astronauts embarking on a mission to the moon next Wednesday will be monitored by Bermuda’s tracking station on Cooper’s Island.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Artemis II test fligh…

A strategy that comprises evidence-based solutions and global best practices to end homelessness in Bermuda was tabled in the House of Assembly today.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Deve…

A long-awaited Bill designed to stamp out single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament today, eight years after it was first promised.
But no plastic items will be banned until after the legi…

More than 100 road crash victims have to be treated in hospital every month, it was revealed today.
Kim Wilson, the Health Minister, told MPs that more than 3,760 people were admitted to King Edward …

Taxi drivers will have the chance to accept hires ahead of ride-share operators and the fares for each mode of transportation will align, MPs heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transp…