Royal Gazette

Oil costs rose to about $100 a barrel this week as the war in the Middle East continued with Iran pledging to block ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel in the region,…

The Bermuda Police Service has launched an investigation into an incident at Esso Warwick involving three males, two of whom had knives.
Police have expressed concern that the incident was not report…

A rare photograph capturing the ribbon-cutting ceremony in 1903 for the commissioning of Watford Bridge, linking Somerset Island to Watford Island, was among dozens of images donated this week to the …

Members of the public can nominate individuals, organisations or schools for the Bermuda National Trust’s annual awards.
Karen Border, BNT executive director, said the awards recognise those who work…

Staff of Endeavour took part in a professional development session focused on strengthening how they connect with young people on land and at sea.
The training last month was led by Lindsey Sirju, the…

The President of the Senate and an exceptional legal luminary were welcomed as the three new fellows of the Bermuda College in a ceremony over the weekend.
Joan Dillas-Wright and Tammy Richardson-Augu…

Local Bermudian reviewers were last week paired with their international counterparts to assess whether non-profits on the island meet criteria outlined in the Council on Accreditation standards.
Six …

A man continues to be treated at the hospital for head injuries after a crash in St George’s on Wednesday night, police said.
A spokesman said the man, 21, reportedly lost control of his cycle and cra…

Public and private roads are set to see improvements as a result of Budget commitments outlined in Parliament yesterday.
The major capital road repaving project was allocated $5 million for 2026-27, t…

A group of artists has been announced as beneficiaries of the latest round of grants from the Bermuda Arts Council.
The council said the four reflect “a diverse range of disciplines and stages of crea…

Car owners can expect to pay 10 per cent less when licensing their vehicles thanks to a new amendment that passed in the House of Assembly without objection last night.
The Motor Car (Licence Duties R…

Targeted tax cuts designed to boost the take-home pay of workers and stimulate economic activity were given the green light by MPs last night.
The Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 was pas…

Progressive Labour Party members recognised International Women’s Day through a collage, volunteering with a charity and a yoga fundraiser.
The PLP’s Women’s Caucus assembled a collage of women inspir…

Residents of Sandys and the wider community are invited to a take part in a panel discussion on social issues this evening.
The Sandys Speaks Fireside Chat will provide an opportunity for attendees to…

A man has been accused of shooting at police and other firearms-related offences.
Amir Bean, 20, was charged today in Magistrates’ Court with shooting at police with a loaded firearm and two counts of…

Growing impacts of chronic kidney disease and the importance of early detection were highlighted by the health minister on World Kidney Day today.
Kim Wilson noted that treatment for the condition in …

The trial of a man accused of a fatal 2020 stabbing has begun in the Supreme Court with the jury viewing photographs from the scene of the crime.
Davin Dill has denied murdering Joshua Rowse and posse…

Despite being plagued by recruitment challenges, the island’s lifeguard unit performed 75 rescue exercises, amid hundreds of preventive measures last year, the Minister of Public Works and Environment…

About two-thirds of senior school students who attended a youth development conference reported spending more than five hours a day on screens, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
Almost four-fifth…

A man could face a year of jail time after he admitted several attacks on his then girlfriend.
Dakari Grant, 22, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court today to three counts of assault on a woman causin…

A man was taken to the hospital after a crash in St George’s tonight, police said.
A spokesman said officers were dispatched to the scene near Mullet Bay Road at about 9.05pm.
It is understood the mot…

Firefighters called on students at the Bermuda Institute as part of the school’s annual 100 Men on Campus programme.
Personnel from the Port Royal Fire Station met with children to support the event, …

Young women from across the island learnt about marine conservation while improving their self-confidence and emotional resilience this past weekend.
Fifteen girls from seven different schools took pa…

A diverse range of subjects from across Bermuda’s creative, professional, academic and advocacy communities will be presented at the 37th edition of PechaKucha Bermuda on Friday.
The popular event, w…

An Opposition MP called a Bill allowing granting adoptive parents and legal guardians parental leave a “slap in the face” to single fathers.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Minister of Justice, spoke out af…

Almost 200 people across the island receive assistance through a charity’s occupational therapy scheme, MPs heard today.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, told the …

An additional 20-plus acres at Morgan’s Point are expected to be made available for development under the corporation tasked with revitalising the site, MPs heard today.
Zane DeSilva, the Deputy Premi…

Police are diverting traffic away from a Pembroke collision that involved two motorcycles.
A spokesman said the collision occurred at about 2.10pm along North Shore Road, near Bandroom Lane and that …

A motorcycle rider seriously injured in a crash early on Saturday on North Shore Road in Pembroke remains in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The 46-year-old Southampton m…

Six out of 11 entities consulted about Bermuda’s pursuit of full Caricom membership were in favour of it, according to the Government’s Green Paper on the plan.
They included the West Indian Federatio…

A 50-year-old man was remanded after being charged with a sex assault and three counts of bodily assault.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman a…

A get-tough road policing campaign and the issuance of thousands of tickets has failed to impact the island’s entrenched culture of impaired and reckless driving, police have said.
Chief Inspector Rob…

Budgeting for the Department of Statistics budget has ramped up almost 40 per cent from the previous fiscal year, the Minister of Economy and Labour revealed yesterday.
Jason Hayward told the House of…

The Government could consider capping fuel prices if the situation warranted it, the Home Affairs Minister said tonight.
Alexa Lightbourne, who is tasked with managing the cost of living said the Gov…

The Bermuda Health Council has paused further guidance on the price of pharmaceuticals in the wake of “rapid changes” in the pharmaceutical market.
The BHC advised that the second phase of the Nation…

A healthcare scholarship has been aimed solely towards nurses this year.
The Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship will accept submissions between now and the end of April.
The Government’s schola…

A section of road in Smith’s will be reduced to one lane of traffic for almost four months, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman said the closure will be in effect along…

The Departments of Labour and Workforce Development are now operating from the same new space on Church Street, the Government has advised.
A spokesman said the Department of Labour has permanently mo…

Bermudians looking to find a place in the hospitality sector have been invited to a careers fair set for next week.
The Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, organised by the Bermuda Hotel Association in…

Seven acres of government-owned arable land in the East End have been divided between ten Bermudian farmers to put to use.
The multiyear leases, all of which are set in St George’s, will include 4.03 …

An international body has retired the name “Melissa” from the list of hurricane names in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact last year.
The World Meteorological Organisation’s Hurricane…

Budgeting for the Department of Statistics budget has ramped up almost 40 per cent from the previous fiscal year, the Minister of Economy and Labour revealed yesterday.
Jason Hayward told the House of…

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 …