Royal Gazette

Sir John Swan was remembered as a man who overcame obstacles by building connections and speaking to the heart.
Hundreds of mourners including dignitaries, family and friends filled the Cathedral of t…

A family who allege that Butterfield Bank breached its financial duties in connection with a land grab have sought to bring their case to the Court of Appeal.
Relatives of the late John Augustus Alexa…

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision to strike out allegations that the Bermuda Union of Teachers improperly suspended a member for speaking to The Royal Gazette.
The Reverend Leonard Santucci …

Plans for new housing in Sandys have been put forward as the Government continues to push to address housing challenges on the island.
The planning application, submitted this month, proposes the crea…

People from all walks of life took to Hamilton this afternoon to honour the life of Sir John Swan.
A crowd gathered outside the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in tribute to the country’s longest-s…

Electric bike riders face action by the Bermuda Police Service in a bid to halt dangerous riding and speeding on the roads.
The BPS said there was an increase in the number of reports about how riders…

Bermuda was represented in London this month at the 70th anniversary of one of the Commonwealth’s most enduring leadership development traditions.
Lawyer Tammy Richardson‑Augustus, Bermuda’s lead repr…

Family, friends and the wider community are gathering this afternoon to honour the life and legacy of Sir John Swan.
A celebratory home-going service is taking place from 2pm at the Cathedral of the M…

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Eugene Gibbons.
The Bermuda Police Service advised that there is concern for the safety and wellbeing of Mr Gibbons, a Bermudian.
The 45-year-old is de…

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Eugene Gibbons.
The Bermuda Police Service advised that there is concern for the safety and wellbeing of Mr Gibbons, a Bermudian.
The 45-year-old is de…

Police this morning urged motorists to avoid the area of Cobbs Hill Road and Middle Road, Warwick after a serious road traffic collision.
They said the roadway was blocked and traffic was being divert…

Curtis Dickinson said Bermuda wanted honest, principled leadership as he made the case to take the reins of the Progressive Labour Party.
Speaking in front of a packed Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, th…

Former and sitting MPs and senators reflected on the “meritorious service” and example set by Sir John Swan at a special joint session of the legislature on Tuesday afternoon.
Parliamentarians reminis…

An urgent call for a new policy document on the British Overseas Territories has been gently rebuffed by the UK Government, which insists it is “open-minded about future options” and will keep the ide…

A young conservationist credited as being the first to photograph several local species believes Bermuda has a wealth of wildlife for those who take a closer look.
Luke Foster, a 19-year-old Bermudia…

A national focus on strengthening parenting skills through a certification programme and workshops has been welcomed by Family Centre.
A series of prevention-focused initiatives were recently announc…

The education ministry and department are to convene a system-wide meeting of leaders this week to discuss the advancement of reform and priorities for improving public schools.
Crystal Caesar, the M…

The education ministry and department are to convene a system-wide meeting of leaders this week to discuss the advancement of reform and priorities for improving public schools.
Crystal Caesar, the M…

An annual charity drive that started off as a bet raised more than $20,000 for a hospice care organisation.
Gas-o-Rama, held between Terceira’s service stations and the Hamilton Lions Club, gathered d…

An annual charity drive that started off as a bet raised more than $20,000 for a hospice care organisation.
Gas-o-Rama, held between Terceira’s service stations and the Hamilton Lions Club, gathered d…

The Mangrove Bay Post Office is expected to reopen its doors next month after “additional time” was required to finalise refurbishment work.
The facility shut its doors in September 2025 for “essentia…

A streamlined process for dealing with outstanding traffic warrants has been introduced in an effort to reduce public inconvenience.
The Bermuda Police Service announced that the new provision involve…

Members of the legislature have gathered this afternoon for a special joint session convened by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bermuda Branch to offer tributes to Sir John Swan.
Sitting an…

A 31-year-old Bermudian has appeared in a British court charged with two assaults and an intentional strangulation.
Gavaska Bascome is alleged to have attacked a woman on June 15 and 16 at a property …

The Transport Control Department will close at midday tomorrow in observation of Sir John Swan’s funeral service.
Arrangements are being made to reschedule affected customer appointments.
A service to…

A short film that explores civil disturbances in Bermuda claimed a top prize at one of the world’s largest documentary festivals.

Bermuda Riots Are Different, co-directed by Matt Mead and Bermudia…

Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, has announced a $64 million loan to the Bermuda Land Management Corporation to support efforts to bolster housing.
He said the loan from Bermu…

The Bermuda Police Service have defended their record on responding to the hundreds of public access to information requests it has received.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said that the B…

Bermuda has won “a major victory” in getting hospital failures under independent review, a former hospital official turned whistleblower said.
However, Edward Schultz added: “As a community, we should…

A lottery system registration process for the subsidised summer camp programme that had to be completely rerun because of technical problems has been successful, a government spokeswoman said.
Issues…

The Bermuda Land Management Corporation is gauging interest in development at a site in St David’s.
A recent public notice stated that the BLMC had received a proposal from a private developer for the…

The trial of a man accused of murder was delayed after the defendant was involved in a road traffic incident, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.
Devon Hewey, who is on trial for the March 2011 murd…

A competitive walk and run this spring brought in nearly $28,000 for the cause of diabetes care.
The 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s in March featured 1,129 participants, who travelled from the supermarket’s …

A school in Hamilton that caters to mature learners will temporarily close its doors on Wednesday for the funeral of the late former premier, Sir John Swan.
The Adult Education School said that for ma…

Two men were arrested last night after a fight ended with two people injured and a samurai sword being seized.
A police spokesman said officers and emergency medical service personnel were called to a…

The Department of Parks has invited Pembroke residents and others to share their thoughts on designs for Parsons Road Park.
A public survey began today to give the community a chance to offer feedback…

Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, announced a $64 million loan to the Bermuda Land Management Company to support efforts to bolster housing.
He said the loan from the Bermuda C…

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, forced out by his own party scarcely two ye…

A Court Street institution that, nearly 30 years ago, managed to win the island over to the Caribbean faces tough decisions on how to carry on its creator’s legacy.
Albertha Waite, widow of Trevor Wai…

Eight high-ranking public servants have committed a “serious statutory breach” of the Public Access to Information Act this year by not giving decisions to those requesting records.
The failures by to…

The Supreme Court has struck out a complaint against the Bermuda Monetary Authority by a former employee who said the body infringed on his constitutional rights.
Craig Walls, who served as a senior a…

More than 30 Bermudians will discuss adjusting to life in Britain in an upcoming documentary.
Briton Charles Reilly moved back to the UK in 2017 after living in Bermuda for decades and was inspired t…

A man has denied assaulting two police officers and causing more than $11,000 of damage to a police vehicle.
Jazeque Smith-Hollis, 22, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Pc Robert Butterfield and Pc Ty…

FoodHub raised more than $2,500 towards working to end homelessness on the island.
Restaurant staff recently presented a cheque for $2,579, raised during the Agricultural Exhibition, to the charity H…

Guests of all ages got up close and personal with animals at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and got treated to everything the facility has to offer during an open house on Saturday.
Attendees le…

A motorcycle rider was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after a collision yesterday in Southampton.
A police spokesman said officers attended the scene of the incident, involving a motorcycl…

A day after the tenth anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Cup Match cricketer, police are appealing for anyone with new information to come forward.
The Bermuda Police Service said the investigati…

Craig Bridgewater, a chartered professional accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in investment management, insurance and banking, has been announced as the interim chief financial officer at…

Youth representatives shared a range of views on the UK’s plan to ban social media for under-16s in a move designed to “give kids their childhood back”.
Britain plans to follow Australia in prohibiti…