Royal Gazette

The Minister of Health pledged to strengthen care for mental illness as Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month came to a close.
Kim Wilson said the commemorations throughout May were “one of the most active …

Two students won $25,000 scholarships each from the Ministry of Home Affairs, along with government internships, courtesy of their ideas on energy production.
Neriah Bean and Benjamin Crofton were bot…

The Shadow Minister of Economy, Labour and Housing has criticised what he called inadequate figures on Caribbean community labour figures.
Michael Fahy called it “very concerning” that one of his thre…

The Premier emphasised the health yields from the island’s continuing tax on sugar products after the One Bermuda Alliance party Whip questioned the scheme’s efficacy.
Craig Cannonier highlighted a ri…

A 16-year-old male was arrested yesterday in connection with shots fired at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club on the evening of May 24, a police spokesman said.
It followed the arrest of a 17-year-o…

A service outage has hit One Communications customers in “various parts of the island”, the company acknowledged at the weekend.
At 9am today the firm’s website appeared to be out of commission. Comme…

The owner of a major West End hotel project once envisaged as an “ultra-luxury cottage resort” is switching the concept to housing because of “logistical challenges for hotel guests compared with the…

A veteran puppeteer will help residents bring cloth and wire to life through a five-week course on puppetry set to start this month.
Kathryn Mullen, a veteran puppeteer who worked on projects includin…

A suspect has been arrested after two men were injured in a stabbing on Front Street on Saturday afternoon, in a confrontation described by a witness as serious.
Just before 2pm, police and other firs…

The deep-seated bedrock of Bermuda, long assumed to have simple volcanic origins, attracted unexpected world attention last year when a US scientist discovered something a little stranger deep below t…

Bermudian Broadway star Nicholas Christopher was featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show after his recent Tony nomination.
Mr Christopher, who has earned several award nominations for his portrayal of che…

A new farming initiative launched by the Government to help strengthen domestic food supply was unveiled in the House of Assembly.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovat…

Organisations working to support biodiversity and climate resilience in Bermuda have been invited to apply for funding through the UK Government’s Darwin Plus scheme.
Government House has announced th…

The Ministry of Health celebrated the tenth year of a gardening programme aimed at bolstering food security and health on the island.
The Grow Eat Save Programme, launched in early 2017, is intended t…

The House of Assembly has approved amendments to two past Budgets, along with clarifications to the Public Service Superannuation Act.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said the Public …

A 22-year-old male motorcycle rider who was driving while disqualified was arrested last night after his vehicle struck two police officers in separate incidents.
Police were said to be conducting sto…

Two men were reported injured after a stabbing on Front Street this afternoon.
A police spokesman said that just before 2pm, police and other first responders received reports of an incident in the vi…

Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a firearms incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club.
A police spokesman said: “The suspect was arrested after police yesterday, executed a…

A man who spat in a woman’s face is to spend a total of three months behind bars for the offence, with time already served taken into account.
William Wilson, 67, admitted assaulting Belinda Smith wh…

The mother of a murder accused recounted his arrest at their Palmetto Road home following the death of a young father in March 2011.
Ariel Anternette Cole told the Supreme Court that the police also s…

A German training ship is berthed in Bermuda for almost a week after spending nearly a month at sea.
The three-masted Gorch Fock arrived in Hamilton Harbour on Thursday with about 190 crew members on …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is launching a new promotional campaign that puts Bermudians front and centre highlighting their own communities.
The 9 People 9 Parishes campaign was formally launched y…

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service has commissioned four new airport rescue and firefighting crash vehicles.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, made the announcement during the House …

Carter House will be a hub of excitement on Saturday with the unveiling of the newly restored “Settler’s Cabben” and the annual Onion Eating Contest.
A host of activities are lined up to mark Onion Da…

Housing minister Zane DeSilva has revealed that over $110 million will be spent to build more than 200 homes in the next 18 months.
Mr DeSilva set out progress being made to add 229 residential units…

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that it has expanded the list of essential commodities to help reduce their cost to consumers.
The changes, gazetted on May 8, added a variety of food items,…

The island can expect some disruption to movement caused by a police activity in response to “three confirmed firearms incidents in a matter of days”, Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, told t…

The anticipated annual cost of full membership in Caricom will be under $300,000, not more than $2 million, MPs heard in the House of Assembly.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said …

Bermuda births rose for the first time in five years while the number of deaths also decreased for the second consecutive year.
However, deaths, at 552, continued to outpace births, at 452, for the e…

The Government has agreed to buy the former HSBC office building Compass Point for $14.5 million.
Jaché Adams, the Public Works Minister, told the House of Assembly that the purchase of the 81,000 sq…

Residents have been warned to beware of rats and mosquitoes as the island heads into summer, creating conditions for both pests to multiply.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the vector control…

Jason Hayward would strengthen the island’s social structures to ensure “no one falls through the cracks” if he becomes the Premier, he has said.
Mr Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, who i…

Theatre fans have until June 21 to see Bermudian Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher on Broadway after it was announced his show will close early.
While Chess was originally scheduled to run at the Imp…

A data analyst told the Supreme Court about phone several phone exchanges leading up to and after a young father was killed in 2011.
Lauren Bell, with the Bermuda Police Service, testified during the …

An inmate of Westgate prison has denied threatening two corrections officers on multiple occasions, and attempting to assault one of them.
LeVeck Roberts, 32, was accused of making threats to two off…

The Bermuda Housing Corporation has sought planning permission to build 48 new residences in the East End and West End as work to address housing shortages continues.
The two projects, earmarked for M…

A Bermudian finance executive will head the local branch of a US organisation offering life coaching to underserved young people.
Craig Bridgewater will serve as the first chairman of PeerForward Berm…

The House of Assembly is set to debate pension reforms today, while updates are expected to be provided on efforts to bolster housing on the island.
The pensions package for Public Service workers, wh…

The wording on online notifications sent out for summer camps has led to “confusion” in some cases for parents, the Department of Sport and Recreation acknowledged.
However a technical review of notic…

Zane DeSilva opened up to a former political colleague on his reasons for bowing out of the challenge for leadership of the Progressive Labour Party during the PLP’s elections this year.
Mr DeSilva al…

Groups hailed for their diverse positive impact on the community have been awarded $48,500 from a nature-based charity over the 2025-26 financial year.
The Garden Club of Bermuda said the six recipien…

A Warwick man will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court for fraud, theft and other offences in July.
Ezzyia Bean, 23, admitted a total of 18 charges when he appeared in court yesterday.
Bean pleaded gui…

A young mother whose baby was born with multiple serious congenital conditions has turned to the community for help as medical bills for her youngster skyrocket.
Ronae Joyiens told The Royal Gazette h…

A private members-only club says its operating costs have risen steeply because Belco ditched a “substantial discount” on electricity for hotels.
The power company responded that the move came after a…

A Bermudian researcher and professor at the University of Washington moderated a webinar aimed at assisting adults in managing teens’ use of smartphones and social media.
Katie Davis, who works withi…

Saltus Grammar School has launched a new five-year strategic plan while announcing a $500,000 endowment to support experiential learning.
A school spokeswoman said that Compass, the 2026-2031 Strategi…