Royal Gazette

Seven young dancers have received financial assistance to help pursue their dreams.
The 2026 recipients of the National Dance Foundation scholarships were revealed during a presentation at O’Hara Hou…

A lawyer has dismissed a judge’s claims that her rights were violated and said it was correct that she faced a tribunal.
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham launched legal action against the Governor, the Ch…

Young interns helped to supervise nearly 60 students as part of a three-week teaching programme held at Somersfield Academy.
Bermuda Education Network’s Summer Learning Programme saw the six students …

The Department of Immigration has extended the Actuary Work Permit Policy until July 31, 2027.
A spokesman said the policy played a critical role in hiring skilled and qualified professionals in an im…

An electricity sector blueprint that is “grounded in the community’s needs” has been finalised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, it was announced this week.
The finished National Electricity Sector Pol…

A man who trespassed at a woman’s residence is to be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in September.
Winslow Williams, 59, admitted trespassing at the property on Border Lane East, Devonshire, when he a…

Prosecutors have called for a woman who stabbed a former friend in a fight to receive a two-year suspended sentence.
Nyree Turner, 22, pleaded guilty this year to a single charge of wounding in connec…

A portfolio reshuffle in Britain has placed Uma Kumaran as the new Minister for the Overseas Territories.
The announcement was made on Monday when the role fell into the political newcomer’s portfolio…

A concert highlighting the return of reggae and dancehall artist Wayne Wonder has been postponed over inclement weather.
The Big People’s Party, which was set for 9pm tonight at Snorkel Park in Dockya…

After extensive investigations, no evidence has been found of a rattlesnake in an area searched by local teams and international experts — including dogs, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …

Traffic disruption can be expected when the Bacchanal Run takes place on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Works warned.
The post-Cup Match event will start on Frog Lane in Pembroke and travel along Pa…

The troubled Pink Route ferry service has been suspended until further notice following “urgent repairs”, The Royal Gazette can share.
The Department of Marine and Port Services made the announcement …

A shortage of materials has stalled a road project in Devonshire, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokeswoman said this week that workers are reconstructing a retaining wall, b…

Residents and visitors were urged by the Ministry of Health to be aware of all health risks during the Cup Match holiday period.
The ministry also urged the public to celebrate the annual event safely…

A global reinsurance firm has donated $50,000 to Bermuda Education Network.
The contribution builds on Fortitude Re’s longstanding partnership with the charity, which supports youth education in Bermu…

Motorists should expect parking restrictions, temporary road closures and traffic flow changes in the vicinity of Somerset Cricket Club during Cup Match, the Ministry of Public Works advised this morn…

Guests have been invited to attend a launch event next week for the beach club at the Fairmont Southampton.
A “personal invitation” was sent by e-mail for the grand opening party, scheduled for Tuesda…

The Director of Public Prosecutions intends to enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson.
A nolle prosequi signed b…

A judge exonerated by a tribunal over concerns of judicial misconduct argued in the Supreme Court that her constitutional rights had been breached.
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham launched a legal action…

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has released the revised ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday.
The Orange Route to St George will offer additional services, in addition to its normal w…

The new Minister of National Security said he was “not convinced” by proposed legislation intended to crack down on traffic offences.
Ryan Robinson Perinchief emphasised that he supported “the spirit …

The Acting Commissioner of Police has insisted that most members of the public are following repeated warnings to be safe on Bermuda’s roads.
However, Na’imah Astwood said this afternoon that police w…

A small band of solar panel protesters braved the rain to make known their feelings over a rise in “unfair” charges.
The Regulatory Authority’s approval of a price hike met opposition from two environ…

The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle collision in Devonshire last Thursday remains in hospital, the Bermuda Police Service said this afternoon.
Police inquiries continued into the circumst…

A rental scooter rider was released from hospital after being involved in a collision with a car.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that the rider, a 61-year-old woman visiting from the US,…

Eligible Bermudian students were reminded by the Ministry of Home Affairs to apply for a $20,000 scholarship as a July 31 deadline approaches.
The award aims to support those who are pursuing studies …

A well-known travel adviser who is battling ovarian cancer for the second time has had to put treatment for the disease on hold as she prepares for a heart operation.
Brenda Warwick said she was left …

A Hamilton Parish man has been charged with causing a motorist’s death by driving while impaired by alcohol.
Dante Wellman, 31, was also accused of causing the death of the same man, Stuart Albouy, by…

Police today renewed an appeal for witnesses after a firearms incident in Smith’s on Sunday night.
Investigations continued after multiple shots were fired at about 10.47pm in the area of Harrington S…

Airport operators this week reminded taxi drivers and rideshare operators of the role they can play in assisting with airport arrivals.
A spokeswoman for Skyport said there was often “insufficient gro…

Police are investigating an incident that resulted in a car crashing into a thicket of trees.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said officers were called to a single-vehicle crash at about 2.55am on …

A temporary no-fly zone will be established in the space above Somerset Cricket Club for the period of the Cup Match holiday, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority announced.
The no-fly zone applies to…

The victim of a road crash in Sandys on Sunday night has been named by police as Michael DeSilva, 45.
The father of three succumbed to his injuries after a collision with a car late on Sunday evening …

Activists, educators and trade unionists urged Bermudians to enjoy Cup Match festivities while honouring the legacy and sacrifices of their enslaved ancestors.
Glenn Fubler, of Imagine Bermuda, joined…

Two leading environmental charities are calling on the community to take a stand against “unfair solar charges” following the imminent introduction of an electricity tariff restructure.
The Bermuda E…

Clothing designers saw their creations take centre stage at the Big Picnic on Saturday.
The event, which celebrated Bermudian culture, creativity, music, fashion and food, provided an opportunity for …

When McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett first took part in Future Leaders Bermuda’s flagship programme in 2018 at the age of 15, she was already drawn to public speaking, debate and a future in law.
At that time, …

Edwin Wilson, a long-serving Labour Relations Officer, was a respected teacher in the West End who dedicated 17 years as an education officer in the Department of Corrections.
He also held the role of…

A “Bermuda-led constitutional conference” is proposed to draw up amendments to the island’s almost 60-year-old charter to ensure that recommendations come from “the people of Bermuda, and not politica…

The Ministry of Finance has issued a job listing searching for a Bermudian to become the designate financial secretary
A notice published in The Royal Gazette, said that the successful candidate would…

The Opposition has said more information should be shared with the public about the intended workings of an education authority, before Parliament is asked to approve the required legislative changes….

A male motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car in Sandys late on Sunday evening.
Police and other first responders attended the incident which occurred at about 11:30pm on Middle Road,…

Police have launched an investigation after confirming a firearms incident took place in Smith’s on Sunday evening.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said officers were called to the area of …

Government has announced a revised garbage schedule that will be in place over Cup Match.
During the annual holiday this Thursday and Friday, household waste normally collected on those days will ins…

The Minister of Economy and Labour sat down with young summer employees last week to discuss the future of Bermuda’s workforce.

Future Forward: A Conversation with the Minister gave members of the…

David Burt honoured a charity for its dedication to assisting children and families as he presented them with this year’s Cup Match ribbons.
The Premier made the presentation to representatives of the…

The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has re-established the All Party Parliamentary Group on Bermuda in the UK Parliament.
The APPG on Bermuda, headed by British MP Alicia Kearns, will unite 24 p…