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The sacked Bermudian boss of Britain’s biggest Pride parade has admitted breaching a court order by failing to provide documents and computer log-ins to his former bosses after he was suspended for al…

A man was charged today with committing a serious sexual assault and with threatening a woman.
The 40-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Magistrates’ Court.
He was not r…

A pop-up event in a Hamilton park offered passers-by a chance to become more invested in the environment through everyday activities.
Greenrock invited schools, businesses and organisations to gather …

The island’s energy regulator has reversed its position on fuel price hikes after initially overriding efforts by the Government to cap the increases.
Controversy broke out last week when Alexa Ligh…

Hundreds gathered in King’s Square to watch an “enduring relationship between tradition and governance” during the 210th annual Peppercorn Ceremony today.
Several dignitaries, including Andrew Murdoc…

A senior police officer will be tried in Supreme Court on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving.
Superintendent Jerome Laws, 56, who was promoted in 2024 and whose roles have i…

No flying will be permitted over the Great Sound during the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix next month.
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority announced that a temporary no-fly zone will be in effect in the are…

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda has donated two new ambulances to the Bermuda Hospitals Board, bringing the ambulance fleet to eight vehicles.
The new ambulances, each valued at $123,765, are equip…

A globally recognised neurointervention specialist will give a talk on advances in neurology treatment at the Docs for Dinner medical forum next Tuesday.
Timo Krings, a doctor at Lahey Hospital and Me…

Motorists were this afternoon urged to steer away from Dutton Avenue in Pembroke after a sewage spill in the area.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the spill was caused by a sewer mai…

The Government has said it is encouraged by the results of a pilot programme aimed at offering training for adults with support needs.
The Pilot Vocational Training Programme launched in March through…

Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, formally recognised the winners of the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee for their composure and dedication.
Ms Caesar met with Hunter Pewter of Somersfield Academ…

People interested in becoming rideshare operators have been urged to make sure they meet requirements before applications open this month.
The rideshare application period will open on April 30 and cl…

City Hall’s foyer was abuzz as people turned out last night for the red-carpet premiere of a film celebrating the legacy of Bermuda sporting icon Clyde Best.
The feature-length documentary Transformi…

A judgment has been handed down in a lengthy land dispute between two Paget neighbours that included the unauthorised removal of woodland.
Most of the damages in the long-running case were awarded to …

Viewers tuning into the Food Network may see a familiar face when a Bermudian chef faces the heat in a culinary game show next Tuesday.
Angelique Robinson, 32, will appear on the latest episode of Cho…

The plan to impose fully protected non-fishing areas covering 20 per cent of the island’s waters was “an ill-advised, if well intentioned, commitment” that should be reconsidered, the Fishermen’s Asso…

Two motorists were arrested for drink-driving over the weekend after blood tests showed they were above the legal alcohol limit.
The Bermuda Police Service said the arrests were also effected for outs…

A taxi and two cars have collided in St George’s, the Bermuda Police Service announced at 6.30pm.
At that time, no injuries were reported from the crash near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry…

Two motorists were arrested over the weekend after their blood alcohol levels indicated they were above the legal limit, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service said arrests were also effected for out…

The Government has urged those interested in becoming ride-share operators to make sure they meet requirements before applications open this month.
The ride-share application period will open on April…

The recently sacked Bermudian head of London Pride appeared in court in the capital city today in a civil contempt case brought against him by his former employers.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, who wa…

Students have been invited to test their communication skills at the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.
The event, intended to support youth development and bolster Bermuda’s future touris…

Saltus students were commended for their performances at a global debating and public speaking contest in Britain.
Jordan Williams, Callie Lucas, Tera Hassen and Christopher Madeiros represented the s…

Opposition criticism of the island’s budgeting for public schools and cuts to paraprofessional resources failed to acknowledge the complexity of addressing the issue, the Ministry of Education said.
T…

Residents will be able to explore the diversity of professions and career paths across the public service at a fair next month.
The event will offer a chance for attendees to consider how their intere…

Working collaboratively with other British Overseas Territories can deliver better results for communities in the areas of justice and disaster response, the Attorney-General said after she represente…

Decarbonisation and affordability are not competing objectives in the electricity sector and when supported by effective policy, the two are increasingly aligned, an expert in renewable energy transit…

An antiracism charity group has backed proposed legislation designed to ensure pay equity and transparency.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda recognised wage gaps between different races, genders a…

A man charged with possession of a gun and ammunition had spotted the weapon inside a vacuum cleaner before his arrest, a Supreme Court jury heard.
Stephen Thompson has been changed with one count of …

A child psychiatrist who has joined a local wellness centre emphasised that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” for addressing youth mental health challenges that are on the rise globall…

Three men accused of robbery and assault will have their case heard in the Supreme Court.
Jelani Simmons, 21, Zion Smith-Codrington and Ajahni Bascome-Lema, both 18, appeared in Magistrates’ Court yes…

A battle over the estate of a woman who died in 2018 returned to the Supreme Court this week as her stepson sought additional time to appeal a default judgment.
The dispute concerned the estate of Tia…

Motor Fest, the annual tribute to high-octane engines and street culture, has announced that Scooter Mart has signed a “multiyear agreement” as the festival’s title sponsor.
The event is returning on …

A US national facing four drug-related charges was remanded yesterday.
Silamon Safi, 25, was charged with the importation of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, the importation of …

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A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport has attended a three-day conference in Florida centred around maritime tourism.
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 featured representat…

An antiracism charity group has thrown its support behind legislation in progress designed to ensure pay equity and transparency.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda recognised wage gaps between diff…

Traffic controls will run from Thursday to Saturday in Paget between 8am and 7pm for the 85th Annual Agricultural Exhibition at the Botanical Gardens on South Road.
Parking restrictions will be in pla…

A charitable family has donated $50,000 to a food pantry that halved its hours over budget constraints.
The Green family’s donation represents one quarter of The Eliza DoLittle Society’s 2026 fundrais…

Efforts continue to improve the state of roads across the island, the public works ministry said, adding that there has been “visible progress” in several parishes over the past week.
During the week…

Licensed fuel importers were effectively given the green light by the Regulatory Authority to increase prices despite a ministerial directive to the watchdog to put a cap on charges for six months, th…

A charity has condemned a thief who stole donations from outside its thrift store for “taking directly from cancer patients and the services we provide”.
Terri Durrant, a manager at the Pals shop, sp…

Scientists are concerned that the Atlantic Ocean’s system of currents could be on the verge of collapse with potentially widespread consequences.
A scientific paper, published last week in Science Adv…

Two vehicles added to the government fleet were part of a “long overdue refresh”.
A spokeswoman said the Crown Car and GP1 had been out of service for several years and the replacement vehicles made s…

Over three dozen “hostages” walked the plank in Hamilton Harbour today to help raise funds for the Bermuda Sloop Foundation.
The event on Front Street returned after a two-year hiatus and attracted a …

Protecting Bermuda’s oceans will lead to more opportunities in tourism, finance, science and other industries on the island, members of the public heard last week.
A panel discussed the economic bene…