Royal Gazette

The Department of Education branded its latest Steam Academy summer programme a success, offering students hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and maths.
The progr…

The Bermuda College has signed another agreement intended to expand the options for students looking to study overseas.
In a statement, the college confirmed that it had signed an agreement with Hartp…

Two new ranges of artworks have gone on display at Government House and the US Consulate General.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has announced the installation of the exhibitions which coincided …

A grocery store, pharmacy and ATM facility have been proposed to cater to residents in the East End, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities announced this afternoon.
Zane DeSilva, who is also the …

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with stealing and carrying a bladed article at a Paget store.
Jordayo Johnston, 35, was also charged with trespassing at the A1 Paget Grocery opera…

Almost 30 students were recognised by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for their work in different areas of the resort this summer.
They were individually placed in food and beverage, engineeri…

Registration is open for children to take Portuguese classes during the 2026-27 academic year.
The Portuguese School of Bermuda teaches the language to primary school students across six grade levels….

An American visitor involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton on Tuesday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality this year, police said on Wednesday afternoon.
The Bermuda Poli…

Immediate action is being taken on road safety, with a broader strategy in place to reduce serious collisions and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030, according to the transport minister.
At a media bri…

The hotel at the centre of a demonstration this week that saw staff down tools for a half-day assured the public that services were now running smoothly.
A spokeswoman for the Hamilton Princess & …

The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association has doubled down on its position against expanding autonomy for advanced practice nurses.
Kyjuan Brown, the association president, insisted that the stance was …

An opposition MP has urged the Government to publish how it plans to reduce the amount of serious injuries and deaths on the roads by 50 per cent by 2030.
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minister of Nat…

Marine wildlife experts are urging fishing fans to take more care with their lines and ropes after the death of a rare hawksbill turtle near Hinson’s Island.
It was discovered floating by a member of …

Environmental charities have raised questions about a proposed seniors housing development in Warwick.
A recent planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a 27-u…

Urgent work to repair a ferry serving the Pink Route is hoped to be completed before the end of the week.
The route, which services Warwick and Paget, was suspended late last month for urgent repairs …

Tropical Storm Cristobal became the first named storm to form in the open Atlantic Ocean this year but doe snot appear to be a threat to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Centre reported.
But forecaster…

The Ministry of Health highlighted the importance of breastfeeding last week with a series of educational community-building events as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
The activities, organised b…

Fifteen interns have completed a six-week SkillCraft youth internship with host organisations across Bermuda to gain valuable work experience.
They worked on social media marketing programmes which fe…

A limit of 175 recreational lobster diver licences is to remain in place as fishing season for the popular catch opens on September 1.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that t…

A West End post office has officially reopened after almost a year of renovations.
Ministers cut the ribbon to Mangrove Bay Post Office this morning to celebrate the occasion, which the Reverend Emily…

A need for residents aged 50 and above to avail of Age Concern has been heightened by the island’s economic climate, the charity stated, as it launched a membership drive.
The group said its campaign …

No traffic will be allowed along part of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital campus tomorrow morning.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that no through access will be permitted between Point Finger Ro…

A section of Somerset Road has been reduced to a single lane today to accommodate water main repairs.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said the lane closure between Sound View Road and B…

A joint media conference about measures related to road safety is being held by government ministers this afternoon.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, and Ryan Robin…

A visitor who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday has died, making her the island’s thirteenth road fatality, police said this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that …

Teenagers have been invited to apply for places on a Raleigh International Bermuda workshop designed to help them maximise their leadership abilities.
The charity said that Lead From Within — an inter…

Four volunteers have been rewarded for their hours of service in hospital with a cheque for $7,500 each.
The awards were made by the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for the candy stripers’ service and…

A planned framework would allow the Government to review how changes to Bermuda’s healthcare may impact patients, access to care, costs or the wider system before implementation.
The proposed structur…

Almost $67,000 has been spent by the Government in efforts to locate a rattlesnake and fire ants on the island.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, said the ministry had spent a…

Police have arrested a man in connection with a suspected knife crime.
The man was detained by police outside The A1 MarketPlace on Valley Road, Paget, at about 9pm today, witnesses said.
Police sai…

No moves will be made by the Progressive Labour Party government that would risk the ability of Bermudians to travel to the United States, the PLP insisted today.
The party said that it recognises the…

The Loren Hotels group has submitted an in-principle planning application to restore the historic Elbow Beach Hotel.
It said that the proposal features a scaled-down design and is expected to maintain…

A visitor was reportedly injured today after a collision between a livery cycle she was riding and a car near Industrial Park Road in Southampton.
A police spokeswoman said: “Initial information sugge…

Budding business owners will display their products and services at a free exhibition this weekend.
The Youth Entrepreneur Expo, hosted by the Office of Youth Affairs, will showcase businesses from ch…

A snow sports group is offering an opportunity for an aspiring skier or snowboarder in Bermuda to take to the slopes in Vermont in the United States in February.
The Bermuda Ski and Snowboard Associat…

The Bermuda Diabetes Association is partnering with a United States-based company to use AI technology in a free screening exercise for chronic kidney disease this month.
The BDA said that the partner…

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute has invited families to learn more about the humble starfish at its next Kids Hour Saturday event.
The event series, held on the third Saturday of the mont…

A $25,000 grant will help a charity offer horticultural skills and practical training to people in recovery from substance use challenges.
A statement said the contribution from the Fidelis Foundation…

A human rights charity has partnered with a tenants association to form Bermuda’s first union for leaseholders’ rights.
Bermuda Is Love and the Bermuda Autonomous Tenants Association launched #Tenants…

A former district nurse and midwife said yesterday that she believes Bermuda is lagging behind other nations by not giving specialised nurses more autonomy.
Cecille Snaith-Simmons has for 64 years eit…

Two government ministers have called an “urgent meeting” to respond to a spate of road incidents that have claimed 12 lives since the start of the year.
A government spokeswoman confirmed that Owen Da…

The Government is looking to purchase new fire trucks as part of a multiyear fleet-renewal programme.
A recent request for proposal sought qualified suppliers for Class B fire pumpers to be delivered …

The United States Consulate General has moved to clarify that visa-free travel to the US is governed solely by US policy, and is not part of a bilateral agreement with Bermuda or Britain.
The office a…

Smoke from a fire near Sally Port in Dockyard tonight could be seen from miles away.
It is not known when the West End blaze first started or what exactly was burnt, but crews from three trucks were …

Tynes Bay is unable to receive commercial waste for the rest of the day owing to a small fire at the facility, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokeswoman said at 6.20pm that…

A new studio has been named in honour of the founder and director of the St George’s Original Dancerettes.
A government spokeswoman said the Carla Watson Dance and Movement Studio was unveiled during …

Two government ministers have called an “urgent meeting” to respond to a spate of road incidents that have now claimed 12 lives since the start of the year.
A government spokeswoman confirmed that Owe…

Police urged members of the public looking for rental accommodations on the island to use caution after a suspected scam.
A spokesman said a person responding to a rental property advertisement was as…

A call has been made by the Opposition leader for the publication of research that backs the abandonment of middle schools.
Ben Smith, of the One Bermuda Alliance, urged for consultation to be shared …

Executives of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club agreed to talks with staff after several workers downed tools this morning.
More than 20 people, understood to be from the housekeeping department,…