Royal Gazette

Legislators have approved giving parental leave to adoptive parents and legal guardians of children below age 2.
The Employment Amendment Act 2026 got near-unanimous agreement in the House of Assembly…

Cheaper everyday essentials, greater connections for businesses and talent, stronger global partnerships and increased representation in shaping regional policies are among the reasons to pursue full …

Most residents maintain they feel safe in an historical Devonshire neighbourhood despite a shooting in the area last week.
They highlighted that Prospect was a friendly tight-knit community, where the…

The former part-owner of a popular brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, who had operated the business with his now-estranged Bermudian wife, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of raping a 1…

Daily air services to both Boston and London are set to resume next month as some airlines begin to return to their summer schedules.
According to the April flight schedule, published by Skyport, Brit…

The Government will amend existing legislation for people with disabilities while establishing a specialised unit, ahead of creating a dedicated Act, Parliament heard this morning.
Tinée Furbert, the …

Participants can conquer unique obstacle courses for charity for the last time this week, with the eleventh and final Bermuda Triple Challenge set for Friday to Sunday.
The event has raised $550,000 f…

Headway has been made cutting red tape and encouraging investment in the island under the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy, MPs heard.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that…

Frequent benefactors the Green family have agreed to donate $500,000 over five years to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation towards the maternity unit and special care baby unit at King Edward…

Visitors of all ages will squeal with delight next month as pigs make a hotly anticipated return to the Agricultural Exhibition.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, credited Dan…

Cahow researchers are glued to their screens this week as they await the hatching of the latest chick on Nonsuch Island.
JP Rouja, founder of Nonsuch Expeditions, said the egg featured on the CahowCam…

All of Bermuda’s uniformed services are currently understaffed, MPs were told today.
And current recruitment and training initiatives do not appear likely to completely fill the gaps, according to a…

An international travel website has named Tobacco Bay the second best beach in the Caribbean, according to visitor reviews.
The St George’s beach came second in TripAdvisor.com’s Travellers’ Choice Aw…

Police have urged the public to be wary about fake $100 bills in circulation that are labelled as being for use in film.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that since the end of February, the BPS…

A Green Paper on Bermuda’s application for full membership of Caricom will be released today with an invitation for residents to provide feedback on its proposals.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of H…

Michael Frith has been inducted into the Golden Circle Honour Society at the Children and Family Emmy Awards for his 50 years of “outstanding contribution” to the television industry.
Mr Frith, who w…

Urgent action must be taken to ensure that imported red fire ants do not establish themselves on the island, to prevent economic and environmental problems, a plant pathologist has warned.
Sam Fraser-…

A former police officer who became the service’s chaplain in 2003, served as the charismatic pastor of the church founded and led by his parents and for more than a decade as Bishop of the New Testame…

An MP has called for increases in court fees for high-value commercial cases to bolster Bermuda’s probate and family courts and help ensure judicial independence.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Attorney-Ge…

Commercial banks have said that there is “not enough demand” or interest for the establishment of a viable gaming sector, the Premier told the House of Assembly.
Mr Burt also said on Friday that the a…

Almost 100 musicians entertained residents with classical music yesterday at an outdoor event that marked the 50th anniversary of a charity which supports students in music.
Tunes filled Victoria Park…

Legislation designed to open the door to a ride-sharing service was passed by MPs despite calls from members of the Opposition for it to be put on hold.
Government legislators highlighted the importan…

A portion of Cedar Avenue will be closed to traffic next week to allow for resurfacing works.
The City of Hamilton said that the road will be closed to traffic between its junction with Dundonald Stre…

Funding in the latest Budget will go towards breaking ground for a new Agriculture Services Centre, the Minister of Public Works and Environment confirmed.
Jaché Adams said yesterday the $2.5 million …

A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following a single vehicle crash in Pembroke this morning, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service reported that shortly before…

An all-women panel discussed the importance of building and supporting a strong network in recognition of International Women’s Day.
The four-person panel, led by author and researcher Christie Hunter…

The Minister of Education should come clean and admit that public education is “underperforming terribly”, the shadow minister has said.
Ben Smith was speaking after it was revealed that in almost al…

A therapist announced as Woman of the Year told of taking her passion for helping others from the support she got during her own mental health struggles.
Latisha Lister-Burgess, who appeared this morn…

A crowd of people came together to remember those who have lost loved ones on Bermuda’s roads as part of the second annual Grief and Loss Awareness Day.
Gina Spence, the founder of the Gina Spence Pro…

A fee break for drivers has been tabled in the House of Assembly in the Motor Car (Licence Fees Reduction) Amendment Bill 2026.
It will cut the cost of licensing by 10 per cent, on top of a 10 per cen…

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is in the final stages of completing a framework for the establishment of digital identity service providers for the island’s fintech industry, according to a strategy l…

Health insurance premiums could go up by almost $40 a month to help cover back pay for hospital staff, MPs heard this morning.
Kim Wilson said the standard premium rate the government-set portion of h…

A man caught speeding the day after his previous ticket has been disqualified from riding all vehicles for six months.
Benjamin Howland, 30, admitted both charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Cour…

A woman had to be taken to hospital after her vehicle overturned on South Road in Paget early this morning.
Police said officers on mobile patrol around 1am came across the overturned vehicle – the l…

With Good Friday on April 3 signifying the approach of kite season, Belco has launched its annual kite safety poster competition for P1 and P2 students.
The deadline is March 13, with one entry taken …

A teenager injured in a shooting in Devonshire last night has been released from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after receiving treatment.
A police spokesman said that the 18-year-old was injured a…

Members of the public are encouraged to wear orange tomorrow to support those who have lost loved ones on Bermuda’s roads.
The Gina Spence Programme is organising Bermuda’s second annual Grief and Los…

Staff from the Department of Parks learnt about up-to-date horticultural techniques during an eight-day course.
Nine staff members participated in the Certified Practical Horticulture course, led by t…

Bermuda’s public school exam results fell below international averages in almost all areas, the latest public figures showed.
The Ministry of Education announced this week that it had posted the resul…

A Front Street eatery reopened today after a building issue forced it to close for almost a week.
A health inspector ordered One29 to close last week after an unknown issue caused fire-suppressant mat…

The Bermuda Foundation delivered more than $6 million in grants to community organisations in the 2025 financial year.
Donors’ gifts, combined with the foundation’s unrestricted funding contributions …

Increased funding to the Bermuda Tourism Authority will help to promote the island outside of summer peaks, the House of Assembly heard last night.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Cu…

The Government will advance a legislative framework as the island progresses towards universal healthcare, the Minister of Health told the House of Assembly yesterday.
It came as Kim Wilson outlined b…

The Berkeley Institute is preparing students for careers in finance, insurance and healthcare as it works towards becoming a Centre of Excellence, the school said this week.
Kyle Masters, the chairma…

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is screening a documentary about a trailblazing Black marine scientist next week.
It will show Black Godfather of Scuba, about the career of Albert “Doc”…

Students can explore the power of science and how it can lead to future careers at the Bermuda College this month.
The school has three events planned for March 17 and 18 to mark Roche Science Week.
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