Royal Gazette

A superyacht belonging to the billionaire cofounder of American chain store The Home Depot has called on Bermuda.
The 364ft DreAMBoat, registered in the Cayman Islands, arrived in Bermuda on March 24…

Tree removal works on Langton Hill will reduce traffic to a single lane, the Ministry of Environment and Public Works said.
The work will impact Pembroke traffic between North Shore Road and Mount Hil…

All residents in Hamilton and St George’s are encouraged to make their voices heard in the municipal elections next month.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, urged everyone to make sure they are …

A motorcyclist involved in a traffic collision last night received less serious injuries than initially believed, police said today.
The collision took place near the intersection of Overview Hill and…

Mentorship, creative expression and Bermudian heritage were spotlighted during a special breakfast last week.
Mentors, community partners and apprentices came together for the Cultural Apprenticeship …

Bermudians seeking Canadian visas can provide relevant biometrics with the Bermuda Department of Immigration this month.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that the session is pos…

Grievances, mainly related to workplace discrimination, rose 20 per cent in 2025 for the island’s Human Rights Commission, which fielded 215 complaints last year.
The group said 77 per cent of complai…

A man accused of a fatal 2020 stabbing has been cleared of a murder charge with a unanimous verdict.
Supreme Court jurors this afternoon found Davin Dill, 27, not guilty of murdering 22-year-old Joshu…

Organisers of a celebration centred around the annual Good Friday re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have released their five-day itinerary.
The Walk to Calvary, which takes attendees thr…

A Bermuda olivewood tree will be planted at the Anglican Cathedral in recognition of the victims of the ongoing war in Iran.
A coalition of religious leaders and social activists pledged to plant the …

Students of the Dalton E Tucker Primary School put their skills to the test ahead of Easter by designing devices that protect eggs from cracking on impact.
The school’s “egg drop” has become a fun tra…

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday for talks about the Government’s proposal to seek full membership of Caricom.
It will form part of continuing consultation on the Green Paper tabled in the Hou…

Buckingham Palace has revealed that King Charles III is to make an historic visit to the island next month despite the current global turmoil.
It will follow a state visit to the United States — the K…

Counsel for a man accused of a 2020 murder called on a jury to find his client not guilty, arguing that the case against him had been built on tainted witness evidence.
Charles Richardson, the defence…

A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital this evening with serious head injuries following a two-vehicle collision on North Shore Road, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service said the incident near …

Motorists have been urged to be cautious on Saturday morning as the Ed Sherlock 8k Run/Walk takes to the roads of Southampton and Warwick.
The event is scheduled to kick off at 8am with runners settin…

Government House operations have temporarily moved from Paget to the City of Hamilton.
A Government House spokeswoman said that it would operate out of offices at Cedar House on Cedar Avenue.
Governme…

Police have renewed their call for help in identifying a suspect, captured on CCTV footage, in the 2016 murder of Jason Mello.
Mr Mello was shot at about 7.30pm on August 19 outside of a residence on …

Thousands of viewers are already tuned in to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration YouTube account as the Artemis II test flight prepares to lift off for the Moon tomorrow from the Kennedy…

The Government’s popular summer day camp programme has introduced a lottery-style registration system designed to make life easier and improve fairness for families.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tou…

A Bermudian poet became the first regional guest to take part in Kingston Poetry Week, delivering performances and workshops for students in Jamaica.
Tiara S Webb, founder of Bermuda Voices, was featu…

Residents and businesses in the City of Hamilton have been warned that there will be no trash collection on Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
A spokeswoman said that waste will be picked up on Saturday fo…

The Department of Public Transportation has warned that work on Spanish Point Road in Pembroke will impact bus service in the area from today.
The work, which will start near the Spanish Point Boat Cl…

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, has encouraged the public to register for free personal safety seminars.
The Community Personal Safety Seminar series launched this month, and is sche…

Buckingham Palace confirmed this morning that King Charles III will visit the island next month.
According to a Bermuda Government post on social media, the King’s visit will run from April 30 to May …

Annual salaries, roles and terms of service for personal staff to top members of the Government have come belatedly before MPs for two fiscal years — but legislators continue to wait on three earlier …

Plans are in place to convert a historical building in Hamilton to house people who are due to be released from prison but lack a place to stay on the outside, the Senate heard yesterday.
Kim Wilkerso…

An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions.
In…

One of the island’s treasured tourist sites has been highlighted by a global publication for its ease of access.

Travel + Leisure, a magazine headquartered in New York, hailed Tobacco Bay “a reali…

Strong surface winds caused some bumpy aircraft landings at LF Wade International Airport and forced two flights to divert to the US.
Lester Nelson, the chief executive of the Bermuda Airport Authorit…

A murder trial neared its end yesterday after more than two weeks of evidence as counsel for either side delivered their closing statements.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, told the jury that the c…

Inmates at Bermuda’s prisons can explore law, education, history and other topics through the pages of a recent community donation.
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative organised the gift of 1,000 bo…

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has provided the schedule for trash and recycling collection over the Good Friday holiday.
Owing to the holiday on April 3, household waste that would norm…

A health advocacy group has submitted a proposal to the Bermuda Hospitals Board for the provision of “structured” in-house medical services for long-term care residents at the King Edward VII Memorial…

A search has been launched for partners to build a replacement for the ageing Swing Bridge.
Submissions were invited via a government request for proposals published last Wednesday to deliver the long…

The Bermuda Gaming Commission has insisted it has ample work to do, even in the absence of either a casino or betting shop industry.
Cheryl-Ann Mapp, its chairwoman, and Charmaine Smith, the BGC’s chi…

The ferry service between Hamilton and Rockaway in Southampton is almost half empty, the Transport Minister admitted yesterday.
The ferries have room for 112 more passengers, or 45 per cent of their …

Residents braved windy conditions this afternoon to take part in the 51st annual Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk in the West End.
The six-mile route started on Boaz Island in Sandys and walker…

Primary students from three schools were gifted traditional Bermuda kites by Focus Counselling Services as Good Friday celebrations approach.
P1 pupils at Somerset Primary, West End Primary and East E…

Students and scientists have been invited to apply to receive funding for research and conservation projects through an annual grant.
Applications are open for the Atlantic Conservation Partnership’s …

Music rang out over the Francis Patton School field this afternoon as community groups came together for the Bermuda Saving Lives Festival.
The event was intended to highlight community-focused organi…

Legislative amendments to allow the introduction of a price comparison tool for budget-conscious shoppers was approved in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Cost of Living Amendment Act 2026 broaden…

Parking in an area of Reid Street will be restricted on Sunday as the Corporation of Hamilton works to remove five trees.
A City spokeswoman said that the trees set for removal east of Court Street,…

A former senior customs officer admitted his involvement in a plot to import cannabis into Bermuda almost three years ago.
Scott Brown, from Southampton, pleaded guilty to having and conspiring with o…

A new scholarship programme aimed at filling gaps in the civil service has been launched, with students urged to apply before the end of April.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Di…