Royal Gazette

A continued call for extra staff was made by the island’s independent officials going to the bat on the public’s behalf, the Ombudsman of Bermuda’s latest annual report showed.
The office has requeste…

A claim that a family-run business wrongfully fired a former director was struck out by the Supreme Court, which found that he had voluntarily resigned.
According to a recent Supreme Court judgment, A…

A Colombian woman living in Bermuda has shared how her family were affected by a deadly earthquake last week.
Ana Garcia Ocampo said that while her family in Manizales, central Colombia, are alive and…

Top students have been announced for the 2026-27 Nicholl Scholarships to the tune of $30,000 per year, covering studies in an array of fields from medicine to business.
The awards are named after Lieu…

The St David’s Island Historical Society is seeking the help of the community to prepare a public park at Annie’s Bay.
The group formed an agreement with the Bermuda Land Management Corporation for pe…

A man suffered a possible head injury in a collision on North Shore Road in Smith’s this afternoon.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said that officers were dispatched to the scene of a po…

Aspiring and budding legal professionals were hosted by the Government at a special reception last week.
The Ministry of Justice’s Justice Lounge, held at the Deja View restaurant at Barr’s Bay Park, …

Two large fires at Sally Port did not impact the Dockyard site, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service confirmed last week.

The Royal Gazette contacted the BFRS days after crews worked to quell flam…

Business owners as young as nine-years-old gathered outside City Hall to sell fashion, artwork, sweet treats and other products during the Youth Entrepreneur Expo today.
Fourteen vendors took part in …

A Bermudian physician and pastor has a new appreciation for life after a deadly earthquake in Colombia.
Stanley James travelled to the South American country last week to work with the Christian missi…

A musical version of Romeo & Juliet will debut at a new outdoor amphitheatre in Warwick this month.
The show, produced by Bermudian-based Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company, is the first event to ta…

A new aquatic lift at the National Sports Centre promises to give those with mobility problems the chance to enjoy the water once again.
The lift was unveiled this afternoon at the Aquatic Centre in D…

The Government has proposed a series of measures under new competition legislation that could see businesses facing hefty fines for colluding to fix prices, share markets or rig bids.
Under the propos…

A restriction of movement has been introduced for kept birds after reports of people keeping exotic creatures, including emus.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that the restric…

Young leaders met for a special lunch this week to celebrate International Youth Day.
The meeting, organised by the Office of Youth Affairs, invited people aged between 16 and 35 from different backgr…

The family of two Bermudian women killed in a car crash in Florida are suing the district sheriff’s office for negligence.
Donald Francis lost his wife, Geraldine, and daughter, Lisa Jackson, in a col…

A Bermudian woman narrowly missed jail time in Britain after she dragged a police officer down a main road with her car during a traffic stop.
Candace DeSilva was given a 28-month prison sentence that…

Developers behind a plan to revitalise the Elbow Beach Hotel property have said their proposal will improve amenities while “right sizing” the tourism site.
The in-principle planning application, subm…

Campaigners have called for the Sargasso Sea to be fully protected as an ocean sanctuary as Britain has signed a global High Seas Treaty into law.
The call was also made for Bermuda to secure “a vital…

The trial of a Canadian woman accused of a plot to smuggle drugs into the island ended abruptly yesterday with Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe discharging the jury.
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, had denied alle…

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with theft and carrying a bladed article at a Paget store.
Jordayo Johnston, 35, was also charged with trespassing at the A1 Paget Grocery operated…

An observation tower erected near the St David’s Lighthouse could be torn down owing to its deteriorating state.
A planning application called for the demolition of the structure, which is located to …

Organisers of a back-to-school event hope to give out 200 backpacks at a Southampton playground this month.
The Mirrors Programme has partnered with the Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation to organi…

The Department of Education branded its latest Steam Academy summer programme a success, offering students hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and maths.
The progr…

The Bermuda College has signed another agreement intended to expand the options for students looking to study overseas.
In a statement, the college confirmed that it had signed an agreement with Hartp…

Two new ranges of artworks have gone on display at Government House and the US Consulate General.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has announced the installation of the exhibitions which coincided …

A grocery store, pharmacy and ATM facility have been proposed to cater to residents in the East End, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities announced this afternoon.
Zane DeSilva, who is also the …

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with stealing and carrying a bladed article at a Paget store.
Jordayo Johnston, 35, was also charged with trespassing at the A1 Paget Grocery opera…

Almost 30 students were recognised by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for their work in different areas of the resort this summer.
They were individually placed in food and beverage, engineeri…

Registration is open for children to take Portuguese classes during the 2026-27 academic year.
The Portuguese School of Bermuda teaches the language to primary school students across six grade levels….

An American visitor involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton on Tuesday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality this year, police said on Wednesday afternoon.
The Bermuda Poli…

Immediate action is being taken on road safety, with a broader strategy in place to reduce serious collisions and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030, according to the transport minister.
At a media bri…

The hotel at the centre of a demonstration this week that saw staff down tools for a half-day assured the public that services were now running smoothly.
A spokeswoman for the Hamilton Princess & …

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association has doubled down on its position against expanding autonomy for advanced practice nurses.
Kyjuan Brown, the association president, insisted that the stance was …

An opposition MP has urged the Government to publish how it plans to reduce the amount of serious injuries and deaths on the roads by 50 per cent by 2030.
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minister of Nat…

Marine wildlife experts are urging fishing fans to take more care with their lines and ropes after the death of a rare hawksbill turtle near Hinson’s Island.
It was discovered floating by a member of …

Environmental charities have raised questions about a proposed seniors housing development in Warwick.
A recent planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a 27-u…

Urgent work to repair a ferry serving the Pink Route is hoped to be completed before the end of the week.
The route, which services Warwick and Paget, was suspended late last month for urgent repairs …

Tropical Storm Cristobal became the first named storm to form in the open Atlantic Ocean this year but doe snot appear to be a threat to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Centre reported.
But forecaster…

The Ministry of Health highlighted the importance of breastfeeding last week with a series of educational community-building events as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
The activities, organised b…

Fifteen interns have completed a six-week SkillCraft youth internship with host organisations across Bermuda to gain valuable work experience.
They worked on social media marketing programmes which fe…

A limit of 175 recreational lobster diver licences is to remain in place as fishing season for the popular catch opens on September 1.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…

A West End post office has officially reopened after almost a year of renovations.
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…

A need for residents aged 50 and above to avail of Age Concern has been heightened by the island’s economic climate, the charity stated, as it launched a membership drive.
The group said its campaign …

No traffic will be allowed along part of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital campus tomorrow morning.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that no through access will be permitted between Point Finger Ro…

A section of Somerset Road has been reduced to a single lane today to accommodate water main repairs.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said the lane closure between Sound View Road and B…

A joint media conference about measures related to road safety is being held by government ministers this afternoon.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, and Ryan Robin…

A visitor who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality, police said this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that …

Teenagers have been invited to apply for places on a Raleigh International Bermuda workshop designed to help them maximise their leadership abilities.
The charity said that Lead From Within — an inter…

Four volunteers have been rewarded for their hours of service in hospital with a cheque for $7,500 each.
The awards were made by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for the candy stripers’ service and…