Royal Gazette

An anonymous group of “concerned parents” has launched an online petition to have a teacher at Port Royal Primary School reinstated by the end of the week after being placed on administrative leave.
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Residents interested in taking part in the island’s first regulated rideshare programme are urged to sign up before 5pm on Thursday.
A total of 150 permits will be issued as part of the initial roll-o…

A weekly summer tradition is returning to Front Street tomorrow.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the first Harbour Nights of 2026 will run from 7pm to 10pm and include a fireworks disp…

A free lecture on Thursday will examine how Bermuda’s history has been told and interpreted through the years.
A spokeswoman for the National Museum of Bermuda said Alexander Goodrich, lecturer at Nor…

Tourists and locals alike can take the plunge from more than 10,000 feet above Bermuda through the island’s first skydiving venture.
A spokeswoman for Skydive Bermuda said the company carried out the …

The Free Democratic Movement has accused the Government of “mixed messaging” on Bermuda pursuing full Caricom membership.
The party said “confusion” had surrounded recent comments by Alexa Lightbourn…

The Supreme Court has struck out allegations that Butterfield Bank breached financial duties in connection with a land grab more than 50 years ago.
Family members of the late John Augustus Alexander V…

A mother who lost the father of her children to gun violence is to share her story during a parent panel discussion aimed at helping teenagers who have faced mental health challenges to build resilien…

Prosecutors have halted the case against a man accused of drugs and weapons offences.
Iman Gibbons, 50, had been accused alongside two other men of conspiring to import drugs between an unknown date a…

A West End community group has launched a twice-monthly festival as part of its efforts to restore a once-popular beach.
The Community Restoration Group held its inaugural event at Mangrove Bay in San…

A teenager accused of snatching a gold chain from a man’s neck has been charged with committing two separate robberies on the same day.
Jase Lawes-Mathias, 19, from Pembroke, was charged with robbing …

Imaginative plans for a corporate library combining beehive imagery with the flowing curves of an arc carried a Bermudian interior design student to the top of a competition in her chosen field.
Naomi…

Parents will get guidance on navigating the spending habits of their teenage children as part of a Raleigh Bermuda event this week.
The charity is continuing its Brave Conversations series to help fa…

A public boat ramp at Stonecrusher Corner is now open and ready for use after upgrades by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment.
The ramp, located by Kindley Field Road in St George’s, was form…

Three women were honoured for their contributions to foster care during an annual appreciation tea.
Kimberley Jackson, Cherie Edwards and Verleda Simons each received awards from the Department of Chi…

The Centre Against Abuse is shining a spotlight on the often overlooked realities of male survivors of sexual assault while reaffirming its commitment to providing counselling services to all adult vi…

Bermuda is working on a deal with Britain and other “key partner countries” to create a framework for reciprocal driving licences.
At the moment, Bermuda licence holders can drive in the UK for up to …

Deeper ties with Caribbean countries could help to alleviate skill shortages in Bermuda without open borders, the home affairs minister said as she spoke on the perceived benefits of full Caricom memb…

Crowds turned up for the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix over the weekend as Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds followed the race directly from the water.
The celebrity, best known for playing the superhero Deadpo…

Education leaders are waiting for a delayed review into public school system exam results ordered by the Government after it was publicised that grades lagged behind international counterparts.
The r…

Blackness, Bermudian-ness, music and Babylon will take centre stage next week as Sion Symonds brings Babylon Cya Stop We Music to the island.
Mr Symonds, a Bermudian playwright, director and actor in …

Youth activists have urged Bermudians to embrace the values of a groundbreaking civil rights leader in their daily lives.
Ajai Peets, of Bermuda Youth Connect, William Campbell, from Bermuda Is Love, …

A problem at a Belco substation has left residents in the western parishes without power, the electric company has confirmed.
Wayne Caines, the president of Belco, said the outage started at about 7pm…

An assessment of the island’s security and defence status across land, air and the maritime environment has begun to help shape future plans and budgets, it was announced this afternoon.
Government Ho…

The City of Hamilton’s departing mayor reflected on multiple “missed opportunities” to work with government to boost the island’s economy during his tenure, including attracting more cruise ships to t…

A Bermudian politician saw off eight opponents to hold on to her position as a councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London.
Jahdia Spencer, who won a ward councillor seat in West Thamesmead…

A cancer survivor highlighted how healing from disease continues after treatment formally stops.
Karen Pearman, the 2026 Bermuda Relay for Life Global Hero of Hope, told the crowd at this year’s even…

Police are again calling for information about a fatal shooting in the East End four years ago.
Investigations continue into the death of 18-year-old Laje Franklin, whose body was discovered near the …

A visitor ambassador programme with a focus on the East End has been introduced by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Through the Bermuda Visitor Service Centre, representatives will be on board the Orang…

Two separate road traffic crashes happened on Middle Road, Southampton this morning with at least one being serious, police said.
The incidents were reported in the area commonly known as the “Rising …

A Bermudian politician saw off eight opponents to hold on to her position as councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Jahdia Spencer, who won a ward councillor seat in West Thamesmead in a Decemb…

A vibrant reminder of the importance of community was presented today with a mural that honours the memory of a school crossing assistant.
The art depicting the late Peggy Wilson was added to a wall o…

The Leader of the Opposition claimed yesterday that the Minister of Education overstepped her authority by intervening in a school matter that resulted in a teacher being placed on administrative leav…

A former city councillor won a golden ticket last night when he was elected Mayor of Hamilton.
Michael Branco, founder of ticketing firm Ptix and investment company Celeste Ventures, received 140 vote…

The refurbished Fairmont Southampton will launch its beach club and one of its restaurants in July, a representative of the property owner has said.
“The hotel will be open a little later in the year…

Air arrivals in Bermuda rose by 6 per cent and leisure arrivals by almost 7 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2025 — and flights from New York, the largest source market, grew my more than 5…

A dive operator with more than 40 years’ experience in Bermuda waters has endorsed the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme, saying he has witnessed “a gradual, but undeniable decline in reef fish life”…

As diverse agencies and business leaders assemble this week to commemorate collaboration in driving the island’s economic growth, the entrepreneur behind a thriving small business came forward as an e…

A Warwick man will be sentenced in June for stealing thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes and alcohol from his employer.
Kadeem Abraham, 36, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to concealing and …

A former city councillor won a golden ticket last night when he was elected Mayor of Hamilton.
Michael Branco, founder of ticketing firm Ptix and investment company Celeste Ventures, received 140 vote…

A call has gone out for volunteers to help before and during the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby on May 22.
A statement said the annual event “is more than a race, it is one of the island’s most enduring…

Staff from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service learnt about inspections, protection, codes and building safety last month.
The Ministry of National Security stated that a representative from US-based …

An inaugural ceremony this Saturday will give young people the chance to discuss social change and see what they can do to help.
The first Martin Luther King and Progressive Group Youth Awards will fe…

A footballer will be sentenced in June for stealing thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes and alcohol from his employer.
Kadeem Abraham, 36, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to concealing and f…

A two-vehicle collision near the former TN Tatem Middle School has caused police to divert traffic from Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon.
A police spokesman said shortly after 4.30pm that the col…

Renovations to reopen four apartments on Middletown Lane are “substantially complete” as the Government works to address housing challenges on the island.
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Mun…

An island-wide drive was launched today by a charity dedicated to improving the wellbeing of families as it encouraged the community — and especially young people — to overcome mental health stigmas a…

A portion of North Shore Road in Devonshire has been reduced to a single lane to accommodate water trenching work.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the lane closure, n…