Royal Gazette

Parents can expect public school registration decisions to be announced by the end of April, the Ministry of Education has said.
A spokeswoman for the ministry said the timeline is similar to that of …

Licensed fuel importers were effectively given the green light by the Regulatory Authority to increase prices despite a ministerial directive that instructed the overseer to put a cap on charges for s…

A man was reportedly taken to hospital this morning after an incident at Lindo’s in Warwick when he was said to have ridden a motorcycle into the supermarket.
Shocked customers reported that the man r…

A paralegal accused of sending “grossly offensive” social-media posts to a police officer has had his name cleared.
A day after a judge ordered a Supreme Court jury to acquit Eron Hill of eight of nin…

An American drug mule caught with more than ten kilograms of cannabis with an estimated top value of nearly $1 million has been sentenced to six years behind bars.
Ricardo Barnett, 31, earlier pleaded…

Belco hosted an appreciation breakfast to recognise those who work year-round to keep Bermuda’s lights on.
The breakfast today honoured the company’s lineworkers, jointers and fitters ahead of Intern…

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, will host the first King’s Birthday celebration at Government House in more than two years.
The celebration will take place at 11 Langton Hill, the Governor’s official re…

Police issued 70 tickets yesterday to drivers parked along sidewalks near the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith reminded motorists that parking “on sidewalks, …

A generous backer with a long history of supporting the St Baldrick’s Foundation has announced a five-year $4.3 million commitment to the cause of life-saving childhood cancer research.
The Bermudian-…

Motorists were asked for patience as the Corporation of Hamilton works out bugs in a newly installed smart parking programme.
The corporation acknowledged problems linked to a paperless parking scheme…

The Free Democratic Movement has welcomed the Government’s “overdue recognition” that renewable energy targets it had previously set were unrealistic — adding that liquefied natural gas should be purs…

Children will learn more about seahorses at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute tomorrow.
The ocean creatures are the focus of BUEI’s Kids Hour Saturday this month.
The events at 11am and 2pm…

A serious, single-vehicle road crash happened just east of The MarketPlace close to Shelly Bay, police said this morning.
Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Radnor Road while the scene was proc…

Dozens bus cancellations were listed on Thursday by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses w…

After announcing last month that the island was “closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets”, the Minister of Home Affairs has directed the Regulato…

A House of Lords committee has urged the British Government to “urgently” publish a new policy document on its Overseas Territories, echoing a call this year by Bermuda’s Attorney-General for a “revis…

The Government plans to abandon its “ambitious” target for the island to produce 85 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and instead expects to produce 93 per cent from fossil fuels i…

Dozens bus cancellations were listed this evening by the Department of Public Transportation, with the DPT saying “mechanical issues” with vehicles had disrupted service.
The department said 46 buses …

Bermuda is a “wonderful and successful place” which should be held in “extremely high regard” by officials at Westminster, according to the peer who led a review into Britain’s relationship with its O…

A golfing society has donated $5,725 for an animal shelter’s veterinary services following a fundraiser.
The donation from the Bermuda Senior Golfers’ Society to the Society for the Prevention of Crue…

Workers from the Department of Parks are readying the Botanical Gardens for the best of Bermuda’s agriculture, entertainment and culture to go on show next Thursday in the 85th Annual Agricultural Exh…

After announcing last month that the island was “closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global oil markets”, the Minister of Home Affairs has directed the Regulato…

The Government’s first update to Bermuda’s electricity policy in more than a decade has been released for public consultation, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced.
The National Electricity Sector P…

A multimillion-dollar lawsuit has been launched by the Government against the principals behind a failed residential and hospitality complex at Morgan’s Point.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed on Tue…

A “serious” collision between a car and a motorcycle, just east of Somerset Bridge, was reported by police shortly after 7pm.
Drivers were warned to expect a wait while the scene was processed.
A poli…

Bermuda Hospitals Board has confirmed it is proceeding with “an independent, focused operational assessment” to improve care and ease bed blocking following a Ministry of Health directive.
A spokes…

Calls for feral chickens to be put to use as a food source and driver of local business have been rejected as a health risk by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment.
As the island reckons with …

The One Bermuda Alliance has criticised the Government for cutting spending on paraprofessionals when teachers are calling out for more support.
Ben Smith, the Opposition Leader, said the cuts were …

Members of the public can support local businesses at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday.
More than 20 vendors, including Cary’s Kandi, Scentfully Yours Candles, Fresh Aura BDA and Yammy Studio, wi…

A portion of Chapel Road in Paget will be closed to traffic from tomorrow and Friday for roadworks.
The Ministry of Public Works and the Environment said the road would be temporary closed between Mid…

Members of the public can submit nominations for people to be considered for King’s Honours.
Government House said that nominations are open for the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour and the Ove…

A new website portal designed to improve access to information and services has been launched by the Government.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, was joined b…

A group that organised a stage show at a school in Pembroke last month is the latest recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award.
The West Pembroke School Arts Committee, Department of Education …

Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ charity is launching an art exhibition exploring what liberation, freedom and joy mean to its community.

Deep Roots: Queer Liberation will be hosted by the Bermuda Society of Arts…

The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s new vice-president of sales and business development will work to increase group travel to the island, the quango said yesterday.
Eric Kincaid stepped into the role, un…

Emergency department performance at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is to get “an independent, focused operational assessment” aimed at “immediate corrective action”, the Ministry of Health has anno…

King Charles III will get a flavour of Bermudian culture, nature and history after his arrival on the island this month.
Government House stated that the visit from April 30 to May 2 will mark King Ch…

A three-day conference aimed at middle schoolgirls gave the youngsters a crash course on personal and professional success.
The fourth annual She Leads Middle School Conference gathered 34 pupils from…

A section of Crow Lane will be limited to traffic starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A lane will be closed just south of Flora Duffy Hill so Digicel can repair …

Young people aged between 11 and 25 are encouraged to showcase their storytelling, interviewing or film-making skills during the Young Reporters for the Environment national competition.
The 2026 con…

Students who wish to pursue engineering can explore options through an information session at the Bermuda College this month.
The college said the forum, which runs from 6.30pm on April 30 at the But…

Residents were urged this afternoon to report potholes to the Ministry of Public Works and Environment so that they can be tackled efficiently.
Jaché Adams, the minister, said that the issue is being …

Two institutions will be awarded for their efforts to bring environmental awareness to young people.
WindReach Bermuda and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute were recognised as winners of th…

A raccoon that escaped from a shipping container that had recently arrived at the Hamilton Commercial Docks was safely trapped yesterday by Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff.
The a…

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment were trained in CPR, special rescues and other emergency procedures during a two-week programme put on by St John Ambulance Bermuda.
A total of 12 people from th…

Bermuda’s public transportation app now informs commuters if buses and ferries have been delayed or cancelled.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport said that the fea…

An opposition MP has questioned the entire procurement process for modular homes set to be placed at Boaz Island, saying work had commenced at the site despite the project being unapproved.
Michael Fa…

A section of road near the National Sports Centre will be reduced to one lane of traffic tomorrow and Wednesday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman said the northboun…