Royal Gazette

The Opposition and Government traded barbs in the House of Assembly over the island’s economic health throughout a protracted debate over the 2026-27 Budget.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising u…

A man was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury after a crash near the junction of Cedar Avenue and Angle Street.
A police spokesman said last night that details were limited, but initial in…

Fog engulfed sections of the island this evening and the Bermuda Weather Service said the unusual conditions were expected to linger as a trough moves across the area.
Thick fog was reported at St Geo…

Women can explore mental health, menopause, nutrition and other topics at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Wednesday.
The “Women Lifting Women Wellness Fair”, organised by the Public Se…

Monthly daycare allowance grew by 65 per cent in the last fiscal year as financial assistance overall decreased, MPs heard today.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, …

A pilot programme helping young people transition from training to jobs will be expanded into a year-round scheme.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, told the House of Assembly that t…

The Bermuda Housing Trust will look to register as a charity to assist with fundraising, the House of Assembly heard today.
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, said the move unde…

Easing work permit restrictions for two service job categories has been met with mixed reactions — including from a hotel body, which welcomed the move.
The Free Democratic Movement, however, said the…

A ticketless parking system that was trialled by the City of Hamilton will be expanded to a third car park after it was well received by the public for its convenience and efficiency.
The new platform…

Saltus hosted its third annual Pink Shirt Day as part of a global stand against bullying.
Students from both the Pembroke and Devonshire campuses wore pink to symbolise their shared commitment to fos…

A strategy marking “a major step forward” in how Bermuda protects its ocean waters was tabled in the House of Assembly today.
Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, said the Marin…

New legislation designed to open the door to a ride-sharing service was tabled in the House of Assembly today in an effort to fill a service gap felt by visitors.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism…

A new Bill would give parental leave to legal guardians and adoptive parents of children below two years old, MPs heard today.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, highlighted their cen…

A portion of corporate income tax revenues should be reserved to bolster social insurance reserves, the One Bermuda Alliance said today in its Reply to the Budget.
The 38-page document, titled The Num…

An insurer has been asked by the health minister to delay a controversial decision to designate one pharmacy group as its sole provider of certain high cost prescriptions, including weight loss drugs….

The Government has helped to celebrate the unveiling of a social club’s refurbished hall after a month of renovations.
The Leopards Club this week unveiled the completed work during a ceremony highlig…

The One Bermuda Alliance gets its Reply to the Budget today in the House of Assembly as legislators brace for two weeks of sifting through the details of the closing fiscal year — and the road map for…

A lack of interest from Bermudian students in attending a prestigious Caribbean university has led to the renaming of an annual government scholarship.
The award for undergraduate and postgraduate stu…

The Bermuda Hospitals Board is offering free health screenings to residents as part of World Kidney Day observances on March 12.
It raises awareness of renal health and the growing impact of kidney di…

A local charity has launched the first national survey for Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community.
Every Bermudian and resident aged 18 and older who identifies as LGBTQ+, whether openly or not, is invited to com…

Two police officers have been commended for their professionalism in defusing a tense situation this month involving a minor brandishing a “realistic-looking” replica firearm.
Darrin Simons, the Comm…

Two separate roads have been reduced to one lane of traffic until next month, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
Work is being done from Flatts Village to Flatts Bridge and the B…

The Marsh Folly Depot is in the middle of a communications disruption.
Telephones, internet and e-mail services went down for the centre, preventing the Solid Waste Collections site and the Marsh fol…

A relaxation of work permit restrictions for two hospitality job categories was driven primarily by the impending opening of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, the Minister of Economy and Labour said tod…

Residents have been invited to Francis Patton School to “explore, experiment and discover” at a students’ Science Fair tomorrow.
Pupils of the junior pod of the parish primary school will present ide…

The director of Bermuda’s London Office has again been chosen to lead the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association.
A government statement said Kimberley Durrant was elected as chairwoman of th…

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will hold its annual medical symposium next month to spread awareness of the disease.
The event is open to the public, medical professionals and sufferers of …

The 2026 Convex End-to-End is set to return to the road on May 2, with nine charities set to benefit.
Christen Styche of the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust said that the 39th annual iteration of …

A man who drove more than double the legal speed limit has been disqualified from driving for six months.
Malachi Moniz, 20, admitted speeding at 72km/h when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court on Mond…

A man who used false debit cards has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars.
Takai Tota admitted eight charges when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court at an earlier date.
Tota, from Pembroke, committ…

The Premier has walked back post-Budget remarks in which he called bringing income tax onto Bermuda’s books “a needed change”, saying public views that such a move might be imminent were “misplaced”.
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A promise in the Budget of reinstating and integrating counselling services for young people has been welcomed by mental health and grief professionals.
Bermuda’s fiscal plan, outlined by David Burt …

The Government’s decision to retire public debt, which comes due in January 2027, should be viewed as “a baseline fiscal responsibility, not a defining achievement“, the Free Democratic Movement has d…

The findings of a parliamentary committee looking into the relationship between Britain and its Overseas Territories are likely to be released within weeks.
Lord Strathclyde, the chairman of the Const…

An opposition MP has called on the Government to examine practices that could create monopolies within the island’s healthcare system.
Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Health, said today that t…

More than 40 businesses from different fields were represented at a careers fair to help teenagers decide on a path for their futures.
The Warwick Academy Career Expo helped more than 200 youngsters …

A family with a young autistic son held a fundraising event to help raise money for his daycare facility and an educational charity for those on the autism spectrum.
Ashley Aguiar helped to organise B…

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, this week visited Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in Jamaica assisting in hurricane recovery.
Mr Weeks, along with Noel Martin, Bermuda’s national dis…

More than 40 businesses from different fields were represented at a careers fair to help teenagers decide on a path for their futures.
The Warwick Academy Career Expo helped more than 200 youngsters …

An Opposition MP has called on the Government to examine practices which will create monopolies within the island’s healthcare system.
Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Health, said today that t…

Staff from the Bermuda College discussed the importance of reading and early preparation while visiting the island’s grade schools.
Led by college president David Sam, the tour has so far included ni…

Bermuda’s Minister of Home Affairs represented the island at an opening ceremony for a conference that marks Caricom’s golden anniversary.
Alexa Lightbourne was one of several dignitaries at the event…

A top insurer has announced restrictions on where its clients can purchase certain high-cost drugs — including the weight loss GLP-1 pharmaceuticals Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
The medications, deve…