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News / Royal Gazette

Restrictions on single-use plastics goes before legislators

May 15, 2026

Legislation enabling a crackdown on single-use plastics, under consideration in Bermuda for years, is to finally get its day in the House of Assembly as MPs review the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026.
It…
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Bermuda College celebrates another year of journeys

May 14, 2026

Students were encouraged to find the environments that helped them grow, even if they came with uncomfortable moments, as they graduated from Bermuda College today.
Gino Smith, an independent consulta…
Bermuda College celebrates another year of journeys Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Hundreds without power amid inclement weather

May 14, 2026

Hundreds of Belco customers were without power this afternoon as inclement weather conditions affected the island.
According to the Belco outage map, 914 customers had lost electricity as of just befo…
Hundreds without power amid inclement weather Read More
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Micro forest springs to life at St George’s fortification

May 14, 2026

Volunteers replaced overgrown invasive plants at a St George’s fortification with native and endemic species as part of a programme to create micro forests across the island.
In a collaboration betwee…
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News / Royal Gazette

Youth Mental Health Walk cancelled for weather

May 14, 2026

A pair of events organised as part of Youth Mental Health Week have been cancelled.
A government spokeswoman said that the Youth Mental Health Walk and a free screening of Inside Out 2, both scheduled…
Youth Mental Health Walk cancelled for weather Read More
News / Royal Gazette

New Hamilton mayor sworn in at City Hall

May 14, 2026

Michael Branco, victorious last week in the Hamilton mayoral election as the successor of Charles Gosling, received the traditional chains of office yesterday at a ceremony in City Hall.
Dr Branco was…
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Bermuda College 2026 Spring Commencement

May 14, 2026
Bermuda College 2026 Spring Commencement (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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Registration open for Move More Bermuda Games

May 14, 2026

Registration is open to individuals aged 50 and up for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026 which will take place next month at the Flora Duffy Stadium.
The Ministry of Health said the event — which will…
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News / Royal Gazette

Appointment of electoral reform working group imminent

May 14, 2026

A multi-stakeholder working group that will oversee electoral reform on the island will be appointed imminently, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation said today.
Diallo Rabain not…
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News / Royal Gazette

Orange ferry route on hold over bad weather

May 14, 2026

Poor weather has caused the Orange Route ferry, between Dockyard and St George’s, to be suspended today until conditions improve.
The Bermuda Weather Service reported strong winds out of the south-sou…
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News / Royal Gazette

Debate centres on youth access to mental health services

May 14, 2026

The importance of access to mental health services for Bermuda’s young people was emphasised as part of a debate this week.
On Monday, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted the…
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News / Royal Gazette

DENR ramps up management of feral chicken population

May 14, 2026

Teams removed almost 1,700 feral chickens from the island’s bird population in the past month in a drive to control their numbers, Rotarians heard this week.
Geoffrey Smith, the Director of the Depart…
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School celebrates partnership with therapy centre

May 14, 2026

A mental health facility in Pembroke has started an awareness-raising community outreach programme with a parish school.
Nicholas Darcueil, a founder of Dignity House, said the partnership with Victor…
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Mikhail Nesbitt’s lifelong pilot dreams take flight

May 14, 2026

Mikhail Nesbitt’s passion for planes had been evident since childhood.
The 23-year-old devoted years to studying, building and then learning to fly aeroplanes.
Now, after getting his private pilot’s l…
Mikhail Nesbitt’s lifelong pilot dreams take flight Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Two striking vessels call on Hamilton

May 14, 2026

A Royal Navy warship headed for the Caribbean on a mission against drug smugglers and to offer support to British Overseas Territories during hurricane season has called on Hamilton.
The HMS Trent moo…
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Generations join in song for music therapy initiative

May 14, 2026

Seniors and students sang together as part of a collaboration between the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning and Compassionate Care Partners.
Hayley Cann, a music therapist, led a combination of BCC…
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News / Royal Gazette

TCD gets 33 suitable rideshare applicants – but expects 38 more

May 13, 2026

The Transport Control Department has vetted 33 out of 41 rideshare permit applications as the window to join the new transport service for the island neared its deadline of 5pm tomorrow.
However, Owen…
TCD gets 33 suitable rideshare applicants – but expects 38 more Read More
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Police get advanced training in tackling financial crime

May 13, 2026

Two Bermudian-based police officers learnt about financial crime trends and practices last month in South Korea.
Detective Chief Inspector Leroy Mathurin and Acting Detective Inspector Zoenique Willia…
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Harbour Nights kick-off cancelled over weather

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has cancelled Harbour Nights tonight, with the event series now scheduled to kick off next week.
Its announcement came as wet weather was forecast to continue throughou…
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News / Royal Gazette

Government announces lane closures in Sandys, Warwick

May 13, 2026

A road in Sandys has been reduced to a single lane to allow emergency repair works in the area.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and the Environment said that today and tomorrow, Pender Ro…
Government announces lane closures in Sandys, Warwick Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Kids’ Hour programme continues with focus on shells

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Kids’ Hour programme will turn its eye to shells and hermit crabs this weekend with family friendly fun and games.
The next edition of the programme, to …
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News / Royal Gazette

Video campaign looks to address men’s mental health

May 13, 2026

A video series will look at the link between mental health, unsettled trauma and violence in men as “uncomfortable” truths are faced in an effort to create safer communities.

Healing Starts Here, …

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Forum puts spotlight on modernising electricity sector

May 13, 2026

Residents have been invited to attend a forum in Hamilton on Monday to hear about the Government’s plan to modernise Bermuda’s electricity sector.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will host a public meeti…
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News / Royal Gazette

Veteran officer off duty after decades of service

May 13, 2026

The Bermuda Police Service thanked Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell for almost 38 years of service as he retired last week.
Mr Cardwell joined the BPS in 1987 and served most recently as a department h…
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Compassion of nurses hailed in annual observance

May 13, 2026

The expertise and leadership of healthcare professionals were highlighted by the Minister of Health as Bermuda marked International Nurses Day yesterday.
Kim Wilson underscored the importance of suppo…
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News / Royal Gazette

MP appeals boat capsizing case

May 13, 2026

A former head of the Bermuda Road Safety Council has called on the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against him regarding a 2019 boating accident.
Dennis Lister III, the Junior Minister of Justice, …
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News / Royal Gazette

Pressure group demands teacher be reinstated

May 12, 2026

An anonymous group of “concerned parents” has launched an online petition to have a teacher at Port Royal Primary School reinstated by the end of the week after being placed on administrative leave.
…
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News / Royal Gazette

Deadline looms for rideshare permit applications

May 12, 2026

Residents interested in taking part in the island’s first regulated rideshare programme are urged to sign up before 5pm on Thursday.
A total of 150 permits will be issued as part of the initial roll-o…
Deadline looms for rideshare permit applications Read More
News / Royal Gazette

First Harbour Nights of 2026 set for tomorrow

May 12, 2026

A weekly summer tradition is returning to Front Street tomorrow.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the first Harbour Nights of 2026 will run from 7pm to 10pm and include a fireworks disp…
First Harbour Nights of 2026 set for tomorrow Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Lecture explores changing shape of Bermuda’s history

May 12, 2026

A free lecture on Thursday will examine how Bermuda’s history has been told and interpreted through the years.
A spokeswoman for the National Museum of Bermuda said Alexander Goodrich, lecturer at Nor…
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News / Royal Gazette

Sky’s the limit for new skydiving venture

May 12, 2026

Tourists and locals alike can take the plunge from more than 10,000 feet above Bermuda through the island’s first skydiving venture.
A spokeswoman for Skydive Bermuda said the company carried out the …
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News / Royal Gazette

FDM faults Government’s ‘mixed messaging’ on Caricom

May 12, 2026

The Free Democratic Movement has accused the Government of “mixed messaging” on Bermuda pursuing full Caricom membership.
The party said “confusion” had surrounded recent comments by Alexa Lightbourn…
FDM faults Government’s ‘mixed messaging’ on Caricom Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Land grab allegations against bank dismissed in court

May 12, 2026

The Supreme Court has struck out allegations that Butterfield Bank breached financial duties in connection with a land grab more than 50 years ago.
Family members of the late John Augustus Alexander V…
Land grab allegations against bank dismissed in court Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Parents share advice on raising resilient teens

May 12, 2026

A mother who lost the father of her children to gun violence is to share her story during a parent panel discussion aimed at helping teenagers who have faced mental health challenges to build resilien…
Parents share advice on raising resilient teens Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Crown drops case against man accused of 2022 drug plot

May 12, 2026

Prosecutors have halted the case against a man accused of drugs and weapons offences.
Iman Gibbons, 50, had been accused alongside two other men of conspiring to import drugs between an unknown date a…
Crown drops case against man accused of 2022 drug plot Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Block party celebrates West End beach beautification project

May 12, 2026

A West End community group has launched a twice-monthly festival as part of its efforts to restore a once-popular beach.
The Community Restoration Group held its inaugural event at Mangrove Bay in San…
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News / Royal Gazette

Teen charged with multiple chain thefts

May 12, 2026

A teenager accused of snatching a gold chain from a man’s neck has been charged with committing two separate robberies on the same day.
Jase Lawes-Mathias, 19, from Pembroke, was charged with robbing …
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News / Royal Gazette

Inspiration from nature carries design student to the top

May 12, 2026

Imaginative plans for a corporate library combining beehive imagery with the flowing curves of an arc carried a Bermudian interior design student to the top of a competition in her chosen field.
Naomi…
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News / Royal Gazette

Youth spending a topic for Brave Conversations

May 11, 2026

Parents will get guidance on navigating the spending habits of their teenage children as part of a Raleigh Bermuda event this week.
The charity is continuing its Brave Conversations series to help fa…
Youth spending a topic for Brave Conversations Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Improvements completed at Stonecrusher boat ramp

May 11, 2026

A public boat ramp at Stonecrusher Corner is now open and ready for use after upgrades by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment.
The ramp, located by Kindley Field Road in St George’s, was form…
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News / Royal Gazette

Three women honoured during foster parents’ tea

May 11, 2026

Three women were honoured for their contributions to foster care during an annual appreciation tea.
Kimberley Jackson, Cherie Edwards and Verleda Simons each received awards from the Department of Chi…
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News / Royal Gazette

The Bermuda College 2026 Exhibition of Student Art

May 11, 2026
The Bermuda College 2026 Exhibition of Student Art (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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News / Royal Gazette

Charity calls attention to male sexual assault survivors

May 11, 2026

The Centre Against Abuse is shining a spotlight on the often overlooked realities of male survivors of sexual assault while reaffirming its commitment to providing counselling services to all adult vi…
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News / Royal Gazette

Bermuda seeking driving deal with Britain and ‘key partners’

May 11, 2026

Bermuda is working on a deal with Britain and other “key partner countries” to create a framework for reciprocal driving licences.
At the moment, Bermuda licence holders can drive in the UK for up to …
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News / Royal Gazette

Lightbourne: Caricom marketplace could plug labour gaps

May 11, 2026

Deeper ties with Caribbean countries could help to alleviate skill shortages in Bermuda without open borders, the home affairs minister said as she spoke on the perceived benefits of full Caricom memb…
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News / Royal Gazette

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds leads the cheers at SailGP

May 11, 2026

Crowds turned up for the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix over the weekend as Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds followed the race directly from the water.
The celebrity, best known for playing the superhero Deadpo…
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds leads the cheers at SailGP Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Education ministry awaits assessment body’s delayed review

May 11, 2026

Education leaders are waiting for a delayed review into public school system exam results ordered by the Government after it was publicised that grades lagged behind international counterparts.
The r…
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News / Royal Gazette

Bermudian team bring home ‘stunning maelstrom’ of a show

May 11, 2026

Blackness, Bermudian-ness, music and Babylon will take centre stage next week as Sion Symonds brings Babylon Cya Stop We Music to the island.
Mr Symonds, a Bermudian playwright, director and actor in …
Bermudian team bring home ‘stunning maelstrom’ of a show Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Legacy of civil rights trailblazer offers inspiration

May 11, 2026

Youth activists have urged Bermudians to embrace the values of a groundbreaking civil rights leader in their daily lives.
Ajai Peets, of Bermuda Youth Connect, William Campbell, from Bermuda Is Love, …
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News / Royal Gazette

Substation outage leaves western parishes without power

May 10, 2026

A problem at a Belco substation has left residents in the western parishes without power, the electric company has confirmed.
Wayne Caines, the president of Belco, said the outage started at about 7pm…
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