Royal Gazette

A talk with one of the island’s most accomplished living artists will close out a landmark exhibition of his work at the Bermuda National Gallery.
Residents have been invited to join Michael Frith in …

Members of the community have been invited to join a post-Emancipation Day celebration on Wednesday evening at Horseshoe Bay Live.
The gathering, which is being hosted by Team Hayward — supporting the…

An international online summit aimed at bringing island communities together is to return for its eighth edition next month.
The three-day Virtual Island Summit, organised by Island Innovation, is sch…

Non-profit organisations partnering with the Bermuda Government to implement a marine spatial plan have invested $10.1 million over the past seven years, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
According to pa…

Suspected impaired driving and alleged possession of knives continued to give “cause for concern” over the long holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service said.
The comments came as the BPS reported …

Counsel for an intellectually disabled man found guilty of sexually touching a girl argued that his conviction was unsafe and should be quashed.
Cameron Sousa-Saints, 27, was sentenced in March to ser…

A Bermudian athlete said she felt “ecstatic” after winning a bronze medal at her first Commonwealth Games.
Jessica Lewis also said she executed a well-thought-out strategy when she competed in the T53…

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has submitted a counterproposal to the Government that includes a ring-shaped, no-fishing, marine-protected area beyond where local fishing practices take place,…

Sentencing of a young woman who admitted stabbing a former friend in a fight was pushed back so that she could prove to the court her intentions to study overseas.
Nyree Turner, 22, pleaded guilty in …

Suspected impaired driving and alleged possession of knives continued to give “cause for concern” over the long holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service said.
The comments came as the BPS reported …

Three students, whose studies and training can contribute to the future of Bermuda’s aviation industry, have received bursaries from the Bermuda Airport Authority.
Following a competitive application …

A man has been accused of assaulting and threatening a police sergeant during Cup Match.
Tafari Hypolite, 27, denied the offences, as well as a charge that he violently resisted arrest, when he appea…

Two men were charged with having knives at Somerset Cricket Club during Cup Match.
Kenyade McQueen, from Pembroke, denied having a folding pocket knife with a blade longer than three inches, while St…

A Bermudian photographer and visual storyteller has been offered a grant for an artistic project.
Nicola Muirhead’s Descendants of Summer was approved for funding by the Caribbean Culture Fund as one …

Twelve cars have overturned on Bermuda’s roads this year — twice the number recorded during all of 2025.
Altonio Roberts, the chairman of the Bermuda Road Safety Council, described the increase as “mo…

The family of a 34-year-old man who has struggled through repeated medical ordeals have sharply criticised the Bermuda Hospitals Board after failing to get an investigation and root cause analysis — s…

An environmental charity has sounded the alarm about the dumping of sand and debris at the edge of an environmentally sensitive portion of the St George’s coastline.
The Bermuda National Trust said th…

A Bermudian who says she has a knack for solving problems says she was “absolutely ecstatic” to land a job on the racing circuit at Formula One.
Honor Brady, who is responsible for the technical infra…

Essential inspections of a fuel transmission line will affect traffic in Hamilton Parish from tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
The ministry said the lane closure on North S…

Bermuda’s Jouvert-style road experience returned for Cup Match this year.
The event sees participants enjoy a mix of music, dance and powdered paint.
It took place on Saturday, starting at Bernard Par…

A male motorcycle rider sustained head injuries in a serious single-vehicle crash in Southampton in the early hours of this morning.
The Bermuda Police Service reported on its social media page: “Sho…

Police today warned those attending festivities throughout the weekend to make responsible choices as a number of knives were recovered and persons arrested.
A police spokesman said police’s “robust, …

A Bermuda-flagged tanker ship carrying natural gas out of the Middle Eastern Strait of Hormuz has been struck by a missile, The Royal Gazette can share.
The ship, Gaslog Shanghai LNG, suffered damage …

Legislation aimed at expanding the powers of the Cost of Living Commission will deliver greater pricing transparency on essential goods, insisted the home affairs minister.
Alexa Lightbourne said that…

Granville Nusum’s outstanding goalkeeping ability gave him the opportunity to play alongside arguably football’s greatest player.
The nickname “Sam the Cat” was earned after his quick reflexes in goal…

A teenager was arrested yesterday after a police pursuit across more than four miles that ended in a collision in which an officer was injured.
The Bermuda Police Service said that traffic enforcement…

Thousands of spectators shrugged off long waits and a delayed start time to celebrate the first day of Cup Match.
Veterans and first-timers from Britain, Canada and even Luxembourg donned their colour…

A Bermudian in the UK is expected to stand trial in December for allegedly strangling and beating a woman.
Gavaska Bascome, 31, pleaded not guilty to a strangulation charge when he appeared by video a…

Seven young dancers have received financial assistance to help pursue their dreams.
The 2026 recipients of the National Dance Foundation scholarships were revealed during a presentation at O’Hara Hou…

A lawyer has dismissed a judge’s claims that her rights were violated and said it was correct that she faced a tribunal.
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham launched legal action against the Governor, the Ch…

Young interns helped to supervise nearly 60 students as part of a three-week teaching programme held at Somersfield Academy.
Bermuda Education Network’s Summer Learning Programme saw the six students …

The Department of Immigration has extended the Actuary Work Permit Policy until July 31, 2027.
A spokesman said the policy played a critical role in hiring skilled and qualified professionals in an im…

An electricity sector blueprint that is “grounded in the community’s needs” has been finalised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, it was announced this week.
The finished National Electricity Sector Pol…

A man who trespassed at a woman’s residence is to be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in September.
Winslow Williams, 59, admitted trespassing at the property on Border Lane East, Devonshire, when he a…

Prosecutors have called for a woman who stabbed a former friend in a fight to receive a two-year suspended sentence.
Nyree Turner, 22, pleaded guilty this year to a single charge of wounding in connec…

A portfolio reshuffle in Britain has placed Uma Kumaran as the new Minister for the Overseas Territories.
The announcement was made on Monday when the role fell into the political newcomer’s portfolio…

A concert highlighting the return of reggae and dancehall artist Wayne Wonder has been postponed over inclement weather.
The Big People’s Party, which was set for 9pm tonight at Snorkel Park in Dockya…

After extensive investigations, no evidence has been found of a rattlesnake in an area searched by local teams and international experts — including dogs, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment …

Traffic disruption can be expected when the Bacchanal Run takes place on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Works warned.
The post-Cup Match event will start on Frog Lane in Pembroke and travel along Pa…

The troubled Pink Route ferry service has been suspended until further notice following “urgent repairs”, The Royal Gazette can share.
The Department of Marine and Port Services made the announcement …

A shortage of materials has stalled a road project in Devonshire, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
A spokeswoman said this week that workers are reconstructing a retaining wall, b…

Residents and visitors were urged by the Ministry of Health to be aware of all health risks during the Cup Match holiday period.
The ministry also urged the public to celebrate the annual event safely…

A global reinsurance firm has donated $50,000 to Bermuda Education Network.
The contribution builds on Fortitude Re’s longstanding partnership with the charity, which supports youth education in Bermu…

Motorists should expect parking restrictions, temporary road closures and traffic flow changes in the vicinity of Somerset Cricket Club during Cup Match, the Ministry of Public Works advised this morn…

Guests have been invited to attend a launch event next week for the beach club at the Fairmont Southampton.
A “personal invitation” was sent by e-mail for the grand opening party, scheduled for Tuesda…

The Director of Public Prosecutions intends to enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson.
A nolle prosequi signed b…