Royal Gazette

Urgent repairs required on the Pink Route ferry mean that its service is suspended until further notice, the Government advised yesterday.
Marine and Ports Services apologised for the interruption.
Th…

Hundreds of police officers and staff became further equipped and empowered to speak up about poor conduct thanks to training designed to enhance workplace culture.
Ranks from constable to superintend…

The “vitally important” Information Commissioner’s Office is “dying by a thousand cuts” owing to inadequate funding from the Government, the Opposition has alleged.
Jarion Richardson, the Shadow Minis…

Senators yesterday approved amendments to cut payroll tax for all workers and many employers.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 was a te…

Belco linemen tested their mettle as the energy provider brought back its Lineman Rodeo competition.
Competitors tackled a series of challenges with the aim of sharpening their skills in advance of th…

An environmental charity is marking the recent spring equinox by launching an eight-day initiative designed to inspire the community to take positive action.
Eugene Dean, the executive director of Gr…

The Premier is meeting with British lawmakers in London tonight for the relaunching of the Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group, the Government said this afternoon.
David Burt will, together with Ali…

An entrepreneur and activist paid tribute to one of the oldest towns in the Western Hemisphere today to mark World Poetry Day.
Kristin White, the owner of Long Story Short gift store and tour centre i…

Members of the public can play carnival-themed games and enjoy tasty treats while learning about responsible dog ownership during a fundraiser next month.
A statement said Forget Me Not Canine Centre’…

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with sexually assaulting a woman and, in doing so, using a weapon.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was also charged with unlaw…

A Pembroke man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with assaulting a person with intent to rob.
Ty Lawes, 20, appeared in court today when he was also charged with participating in a fight in publi…

A former primary school will serve as a temporary venue for a facility that supports Bermudians with disabilities.
A government spokeswoman confirmed that the K Margaret Carter Centre will operate out…

More than 200 secondary school students last week took part in a programme aimed at bolstering their fiscal knowledge.
The Ministry of Home Affairs hosted the Dollars and Sense Teen Financial Literacy…

Heavy rains have sparked the return of potholes across the island, but the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said it has picked up repair efforts in response.
A government spokeswoman reported …

A man has been arrested after a senior was struck by a car in Hamilton, sustaining serious injuries.
A police spokesman said that at about 6.30pm yesterday, officers were dispatched to a serious road …

Eight new species of fungi have been discovered, carrying the island’s documented list of the organisms to 185.
The discovery came during a January visit by Lawrence Millman, a renowned researcher an…

A new application to re-categorise the Bermudiana Beach property for residential use has been submitted to planning officials.
The Bermuda Housing Corporation had previously submitted a change of use …

A youth-led group working to reduce stigma and improve mental health outcomes for adolescents has presented national leaders with research focused on legislative change.
Members of the Youth Advisory …

Police are diverting traffic in Hamilton this afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a car.
In a notice on social media, police said that there had been a serious road traffic collision involving …

David Burt joined a Bermudian delegation at the DC Blockchain Summit last week to meet officials and promote the island as a business destination.
The Premier and Minister of Finance, along with offic…

Questions regarding the employment process leading to a former MP being paid on top of her official government salary for work related to the yet-to-be launched Office of the Public Guardian went most…

David Burt presented a $10,000 donation to a local mosque as the Muslim community marked Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
On Friday, the Premier joined Imam Basim Muwwakkil and members of the communit…

Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda is opening a new art gallery to celebrate the talent and creativity of local artists.
It said the attraction at its shop Restore on King Street represents the charity’…

Traffic controls in the western section of Middle Road will soon be removed after Belco’s trench work migrates west, the electric company advised.
Work to lay conduits for underground transmission cab…

Measures to monitor the safety and wellbeing of children placed in care facilities overseas were outlined in the House of Assembly yesterday after Opposition questions on the topic.
Robin Tucker, a On…

Works are progressing on a building at the Botanical Gardens in Paget.
The Cacti and Succulent building was torn down after the Government called on companies to put forward bids to rebuild the struct…

Some of Bermuda’s best music teachers came together last week to give a free concert at Wesley Methodist Church.
Yuki Furqan and Anssi Saarinen performed on the piano while Dan Turcan and Narek Darb…

An advocacy group is calling on parents across Bermuda to get behind a global movement to reduce harmful smartphone and social media use in young people.

Smartphone Free Childhood Bermuda gave tw…

A manager at Bermudian-headquartered Hiscox Ltd is facing a criminal charge in Greece.
The charge stems from allegations of false testimony linked to an attempted extradition in a long-running fraud …

A police witness recounted chasing after a man accused of a June 2020 murder on the night of the incident.
Inspector Roger Saints said that at about 9pm on the night of June 14, 2020 he was on patrol …

Bills to expand the oversight of the Corporate Income Tax Agency and clarify its finances were approved by the House of Assembly today.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said the Corpor…

Road works along Spanish Point Road will impact bus service to the area, the Department of Public Transportation said.
Lane closures and paving equipment associated with the work, as well as the narro…

Members of Parliament approved the first increase in the standard premium rate in almost five years.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the Health Insurance (Standard Health Benefit) Amendment R…

The Department of Corrections wants to recruit new prison officers.
Effective today, the department will welcome applications through the Government Careers web portal.
Kim Wilkerson, the Minister of …

A bicycle race will affect traffic in several parishes on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman urged motorists to use caution during the Bermuda Bicycle Associat…

Three men have been charged in Magistrates’ Court with assaulting a person with intent to rob.
Jelani Simmons, 21, and 18-year-olds Zion Smith-Codrington and Ajahni Bascome-Lema, were also charged wi…

New X-ray equipment has been installed at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said the installation was part of “the planned upgrade and replacement project of…

A charity has been launched with the intention of supporting caregivers throughout the island.
The Bermuda Caregivers Alliance was cofounded by Lisa James and Maurice Foley, a candidate for the One B…

Duty on a string of items is expected to be cut or removed with the passing of the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2026 in the House of Assembly.
The Bill — designed to reduce the financial burden on fa…

A “steady drawdown” of funds from a government programme has helped residents with emergency, short-term rental costs, the House of Assembly heard today.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social D…

The Bermuda College has launched a free workshop series aimed at providing an introduction to money management.
The Apace division of the college is offering Building Financial Literacy, which is a t…

A new camping facility on Paget Island can accommodate up to 12 campers, MPs heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said the renovated three-bedroom cottage…

Evidence and analysis are publicly available to address concerns about full Caricom membership, the home affairs minister said after a former deputy premier aired doubts about the benefits of deeper i…

A lawsuit brought against a cruise line by the family of a tourist who drowned after saving a child at Horseshoe Bay Beach is due to go to trial in Florida next month.
Hyon Duk Shin, 49, died on March…

Bermuda’s ambitions for full membership in the Caribbean Community may come with an emotional appeal based on shared cultural links — but the gulf between their economies makes a closer alliance akin …

A former union executive called a one-time 10 per cent pension increase for retirees announced by the Premier last month insufficient to cover the rising cost of living.
Edward Ball Jr — speaking on b…

An amendment passed in the Senate will cut vehicle licensing rates by 10 per cent.
The Motor Car (Licence Duties Reduction) Act 2026 lowers annual vehicle licence fees for private cars by a tenth.
Mis…

Legislation broadening the scope of parental leave passed the Senate after an in-depth debate around concerns over wording.
The Employment Amendment Act 2026 would offer parental leave for adoptive pa…