Royal Gazette

The US Ambassador to the UK will make his first official visit to Bermuda this week in advance of the upcoming Royal visit.
Warren Stephens, the US Ambassador to the Court of St James’s, is scheduled …

The Department of Education has announced a series of youth-focused talent shows to serve as a follow-up to a successful art showcase.
The Family of Schools invited pupils from 26 public and private s…

A performance coaching programme that serves as a catalyst for personal transformation among young Bermudians is seeking 45 dedicated volunteer adult life coaches.
The Mirrors Programme announced the …

A former finance minister who failed to oust David Burt from party leadership in 2022 will again ask delegates to back him for the top job, it has been reported.
Curtis Dickinson, who secured 56 votes…

The launch of a modernised summer camp registration platform has been pushed back one week for fine-tuning.
While the Camp Connect platform had been scheduled to launch on April 27, the Department of …

The US Coast Guard has halted the search for a cruise ship worker who fell from a cruise ship travelling from Bermuda to Boston.
The US Coast Guard Sector Southeast New England confirmed to US media t…

The Governor of Bermuda today saw Bermuda’s official baton to be used in an international relay and introduced to King Charles III.
The baton will make its way across Bermuda during several school eve…

The Attorney-General has highlighted a recent visit to an all-male prison in the British Virgin Islands where she learnt about the steps taken by authorities to improve operations and culture.
Kim Wi…

A photograph of King Charles III and his ex-wife, Diana, the former Princess of Wales, has been taken down at St Peter’s Church ahead of the Monarch’s visit to Bermuda this week.
Peter Sheridan, for t…

A woman whose careless driving caused life-changing injuries to a teenager has been handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Ebony Butterfield, 33, from Sandys, was also fined a t…

A “week of awareness” launched by health officials highlights vaccines as a pillar of public health — with emphasis on three critical areas.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, joined senior medical offi…

Scheduled paving is affecting traffic in St George’s starting today, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced, with the eastbound lane of Kindley Field Road to be closed at Stone Crusher…

Linemen from Belco travelled to Jamaica to provide support for power restoration efforts to the island’s grid after the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
The group — made up of Shawn Wade, Jacari Renfroe, …

Police confirmed today that the death of a woman found at a home in Southampton this month was not caused by foul play.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that a thorough investigation an…

A major road in Warwick has undergone a lane closure today to allow for work on a nearby wall.
The work started at 9am on Middle Road near the entrance to Sleepy Hollow Lane, and will continue until M…

A German-led team of scientists has completed a sixth round of research in a spawning area of the Sargasso Sea for the critically endangered European eel.
Led by Reinhold Hanel, a professor of the Thü…

A driver was arrested this morning after being involved in a collision that left a car on its side.
The Bermuda Police Service said that officers responded to a two-car crash at the roundabout connect…

School pupils recognised cultures from across the world during their International Day celebration.
Students at Warwick Academy took part in cultural exchange that taught them about food, art and acti…

Lois Angeline Baxter celebrated her 100th birthday last week surrounded by friends and family.
More than 90 guests attended the senior’s birthday celebrations at St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in …

Bermuda recorded its fifth road fatality of the year after a rider succumbed following a two-vehicle collision in Sandys on Saturday.
The Bermuda Police Service said that at 4.17pm, officers and other…

Shipping expenses and structural adjustments have been blamed for increased costs in capsule homes purchased for a pilot programme at Boaz Island in the West End.
The project, announced last year, pro…

A Bermudian musician and social-media influencer found herself on a panel of entrepreneurs during a conference for business magazine Forbes.
Kaelyn Kastle said attending the Forbes Under 30 Summit fel…

A raft of Bermudian artists showed off a series of murals near Bailey’s Bay this weekend, highlighting the beauty and culture of the area.
The Bailey’s Bay Community Art Mural project, launched under …

Descendants of the crew on board the ship that laid the foundations of Bermuda’s settled history more than 400 years ago have called on the island to explore their roots.
The descendants of the crew o…

A woman who embarked on her law studies a few weeks after giving birth has celebrated her Call to the Bermuda Bar.
Kiah Lettrice Ashbarry was welcomed to Bermuda’s legal community during a commercial …

A serious three-vehicle collision in Devonshire this afternoon has left two people injured.
A police spokesman said shortly before 8pm that the collision took place on Middle Road, just east of the ju…

Bermuda recorded its fifth road fatality of the year after a rider succumbed following a two-vehicle collision in Sandys today.
The Bermuda Police Service said that at 4.17pm, officers and other first…

A proposal to install nine modular units at a site in Sandys represents a “transformative” opportunity to help solve the island’s housing crisis with limited financial means, it was claimed in an appe…

Royal visits, town criers and the continuing Broadway success of Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher combined this week on late-night television for a colourful segment on his role in the acclaimed r…

Bermudian women leading the way in information and communication technology captivated an audience of female senior school students with stories of shattering race and gender barriers while carving ca…

A US-based archaeologist who has studied one of the first settlements in Bermuda will return next month to continue his groundbreaking work.
Michael Jarvis, a professor at the University of Rochester …

North Carolina State University and The Weather Channel have said El Niño conditions could help to bring a near or below-average hurricane season this year.
The Weather Channel issued its outlook last…

BermudAir has halted its service between Bermuda and New York LaGuardia, but is set to boost airlift to several other destinations next month.
The Bermudian-based airline launched the service to LaGua…

A St George’s man has been disqualified from driving all vehicles except trucks for six months.
A’ziah Askia, 23, admitted riding an unlicensed bike and not having valid insurance when he appeared in…

A man who spat in a woman’s face will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
William Wilson, 67, admitted assaulting Belinda Smith when he appeared in court yesterday.
The court heard that Wi…

Families in need as well as those affected by gun violence will be treated to a new documentary about a legendary local footballer free of charge.
The Hamilton and Sandys Rotary clubs raised funds to …

King Charles III will formally open a new coastguard station in St David’s, tour Dockyard and meet local athletes and artisans during his whirlwind visit to the island.
Government House this afternoon…

Bermuda will next week participate in Vaccination Week in the Americas as part of an effort to ensure the public has clear, accurate and trusted information about vaccines.
A government spokeswoman sa…

UK-based Bermudians have been invited to a reception hosted by the operators of the Fairmont Southampton as recruitment efforts continue ahead of the anticipated opening of the hotel.
The event, organ…

A teenager left permanently disabled after he was knocked off his bike by a driver who did not stop after the collision told a court about the “life-altering” impact of the incident and the “profound”…

The 85th annual Agricultural Exhibition started off strong today as hundreds visited the Botanical Gardens for the three-day event.
The spring fair featured farm animals, handmade crafts and a litany …

The imminent visit by King Charles III marks a momentous occasion for the island — and a happy coincidence as the Sovereign’s representative in Bermuda returns to his official quarters on Langton Hill…

Hamilton will have a new mayor next month after two entrepreneurs have thrown their hats into the ring for the job.
Michael Branco, founder of investment company Celeste Ventures, and Elmore Warren, …

The Head of School of the Bermuda High School for Girls has resigned for health reasons.
Carol Swainson — who in 2022 was the first woman of colour to be appointed to the post — will conclude her tenu…

Applications for a scholarship aimed at supporting nursing students will close next week.
The 2026 Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship, named after the trailblazing Bermudian doctor, is open to …

A series of roadworks has been announced for Middle Road, Smith’s, at the Fielders Lane junction; Ord Road, Warwick; and Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys.
In Smith’s, a single-lane closure will accommodate w…

A series of changes to the One Bermuda Alliance’s Shadow Cabinet has been announced by the Leader of the Opposition.
Ben Smith, the interim OBA leader, remains Shadow Minister for Education and Sport,…