Royal Gazette

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,…

The inside of centuries-old Sessions House is expected to be demolished starting in the next two weeks, the Minister of Public Works and Environment said.
Jaché Adams told The Royal Gazette last week …

The island’s twelfth road fatality was recorded on Saturday after a two-vehicle collision in Paget.
Police said that shortly after 4pm, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene …

A section of North Shore Road will be limited to one lane of traffic starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment has announced.
A spokeswoman said the closure will be in place nea…

A successful season of camps and activities for the island’s young people included a Youth Art Expo for campers to display their imagination, colour and artistic talent.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of …

A call was made for residents and stakeholders to combine their efforts to break the cycle of violence which has affected the island.
Leroy Bean, the head of the Gang Violence Reduction Team, said fo…

The island’s twelfth road fatality was recorded today following a two-vehicle collision in Paget.
Police said that at about 4.20pm, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a…

An expansion of powers for advanced practice nurses is being explored by the Government as efforts continue to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of healthcare.
The health ministry said that while…

The island must act now to get organised given its vulnerability to the threat of climate change, the Bermuda National Trust urged, saying the need for a working and co-ordinated Climate Change Task F…

A driver had to be extricated from a car after suffering life-threatening injuries in a collision.
The crash, which occurred around 3.19am today, took place between a car and an SUV near the junction…

Kalmar Richards has stepped down as the Commissioner of Education after 40 years in public education.
Ms Richards’s retirement was announced as the Ministry of Education named members of its new Board…

The Department of Health will mark the end of Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2026 this weekend with a community event at Victoria Park.
The free event, scheduled to run from 9am to 11.30am tomorrow will…

A Pembroke home was damaged in a fire this afternoon — however, no one was believed to be injured in the blaze.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service led fire hoses from two appliances down Tulo Lane fr…

A stranger to Bermuda has been spotted in local waters this week.
Two separate videos that appeared to show a manatee were posted yesterday on Facebook.
The mammal can be seen swimming near land in o…

A taskforce set up by the Government to lead Bermuda’s response to the “urgent challenges” of climate change has been out of action for almost 18 months.
It is not clear if the group, which was establ…

An antiviolence group created by the mothers of murder victims called for more community support ahead of its annual motorcade on Saturday.
Mothers On A Mission will hold its island-wide drive to draw…

Increasing demands and limited capacity have led the Ministry of Public Works and Environment to recruit engineers and other professionals to support active projects.
A notice published last week stat…

Representatives of industries that would be affected by the Blue Ocean Prosperity Programme met the environment minister to share their views, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
Hoteliers, charter boat ope…

A finalised electricity sector blueprint was strengthened through public consultation, with clear and consistent input from stakeholders, the Government said.
Feedback from residents, industry stakeho…

The next generation of legal professionals will have an opportunity to learn about practising law in the public service at a special reception next Thursday evening.
Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-Genera…

A summer internship has provided two university students the chance to look at the challenges and opportunities facing Bermuda’s energy sector.
The Department of Energy welcomed Neriah Bean and Benjam…

An annual charitable drive aimed at making sure students are ready for the classroom has returned with companies and individuals urged to lend a hand.
The Each One Reach One Back to School Campaign, l…

A woman accused of a plot to smuggle cannabis into Bermuda told customs officers that a friend had packed a suitcase found to contain 29 packages of the drug.
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, has denied con…

Bermuda has recorded its eleventh road death of the year as a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in …

An ant expert has helped inspect more than 760 spots across the island to check for one of the world’s most invasive insects.
A government spokeswoman said the searches had taken place after red impor…

A rider was taken to hospital this evening following a “serious” two-vehicle collision in Paget, police said.
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …

Eight scholarship awardees and five graduates were honoured for their hard work and dedication to providing crucial services to Bermuda.
The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…

Bermuda has recorded its 11th road death of the year after a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…

A cadre of Bermudian students were praised for their recent completion of an intensive four-day leadership conference in Virginia.
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses on the ninth anniversary of a fatal stabbing which occurred in Sandys.
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…

Residents and stakeholders in St George’s have been warned of a temporary disruption to the government-provided flushing water supply on August 13 and 14.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …

Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging members of the community to write to their MPs in support of the adoption of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
The Bermuda National Trust, Be…

Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions told the Caribbean Court of Justice how the island took the progressive step of removing a doctrine rooted in outdated assumptions about victims of sexual vio…

A devoted educator, whose service to Bermuda has extended far outside the classroom, celebrated her 100th birthday this week.
Eloise Furbert marked the milestone on Monday, when she received a visit f…

The implementation of a “true two-tier” Bermuda public school system is back on the agenda with the return of Diallo Rabain as Minister of Education.
In his first sit-down interview since returning t…

A milestone was reached in the return of the Fairmont Southampton with the official opening of the Palmetto Beach Club at the iconic resort yesterday evening.
The new luxury beach front venue — which…

Belco and the Regulatory Authority have launched legal action over a decision last month to suspend the Integrated Resource Plan.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, suspended the IRP — a…

The Supreme Court has upheld a decision not to fully suspend a prison sentence for a man convicted of child pornography offences.
Brian Bennett, 53, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to two counts …

A serial sex offender who intruded on a woman’s a privacy has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
Devaun Cox, 41, was convicted of the offence in June after a trial and was sentenced in Magistr…

Graduating students who have shown achievement, perseverance, service, creativity, leadership and strong character will be celebrated this week by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors…

Every day, people across Bermuda place their trust in Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre during some of the most important moments of their lives.
Now, that story is being shared with audiences around …

Courses on responding to high-stress events will be offered at the Bermuda College this autumn.
The programmes will be led by Mira Ingemann, an instructor certified by the International Critical Incid…

Business and other commitments have caused the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition to be postponed until next year.
Hannah Emmerson, the organiser of the annual event, told The Royal Gazette that she coul…

Enhanced health surveillance has been introduced for travellers from certain countries as a precautionary measure to minimise the possibility of Ebola spread on the island.
The Ministry of Health said…