Royal Gazette

Shipping expenses and structural adjustments have been blamed for increased costs in capsule homes purchased for a pilot programme at Boaz Island in the West End.
The project, announced last year, pro…

A Bermudian musician and social-media influencer found herself on a panel of entrepreneurs during a conference for business magazine Forbes.
Kaelyn Kastle said attending the Forbes Under 30 Summit fel…

A raft of Bermudian artists showed off a series of murals near Bailey’s Bay this weekend, highlighting the beauty and culture of the area.
The Bailey’s Bay Community Art Mural project, launched under …

Descendants of the crew on board the ship that laid the foundations of Bermuda’s settled history more than 400 years ago have called on the island to explore their roots.
The descendants of the crew o…

A woman who embarked on her law studies a few weeks after giving birth has celebrated her Call to the Bermuda Bar.
Kiah Lettrice Ashbarry was welcomed to Bermuda’s legal community during a commercial …

A serious three-vehicle collision in Devonshire this afternoon has left two people injured.
A police spokesman said shortly before 8pm that the collision took place on Middle Road, just east of the ju…

Bermuda recorded its fifth road fatality of the year after a rider succumbed following a two-vehicle collision in Sandys today.
The Bermuda Police Service said that at 4.17pm, officers and other first…

A proposal to install nine modular units at a site in Sandys represents a “transformative” opportunity to help solve the island’s housing crisis with limited financial means, it was claimed in an appe…

Royal visits, town criers and the continuing Broadway success of Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher combined this week on late-night television for a colourful segment on his role in the acclaimed r…

Bermudian women leading the way in information and communication technology captivated an audience of female senior school students with stories of shattering race and gender barriers while carving ca…

A US-based archaeologist who has studied one of the first settlements in Bermuda will return next month to continue his groundbreaking work.
Michael Jarvis, a professor at the University of Rochester …

North Carolina State University and The Weather Channel have said El Niño conditions could help to bring a near or below-average hurricane season this year.
The Weather Channel issued its outlook last…

BermudAir has halted its service between Bermuda and New York LaGuardia, but is set to boost airlift to several other destinations next month.
The Bermudian-based airline launched the service to LaGua…

A St George’s man has been disqualified from driving all vehicles except trucks for six months.
A’ziah Askia, 23, admitted riding an unlicensed bike and not having valid insurance when he appeared in…

A man who spat in a woman’s face will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
William Wilson, 67, admitted assaulting Belinda Smith when he appeared in court yesterday.
The court heard that Wi…

Families in need as well as those affected by gun violence will be treated to a new documentary about a legendary local footballer free of charge.
The Hamilton and Sandys Rotary clubs raised funds to …

King Charles III will formally open a new coastguard station in St David’s, tour Dockyard and meet local athletes and artisans during his whirlwind visit to the island.
Government House this afternoon…

Bermuda will next week participate in Vaccination Week in the Americas as part of an effort to ensure the public has clear, accurate and trusted information about vaccines.
A government spokeswoman sa…

UK-based Bermudians have been invited to a reception hosted by the operators of the Fairmont Southampton as recruitment efforts continue ahead of the anticipated opening of the hotel.
The event, organ…

A teenager left permanently disabled after he was knocked off his bike by a driver who did not stop after the collision told a court about the “life-altering” impact of the incident and the “profound”…

The 85th annual Agricultural Exhibition started off strong today as hundreds visited the Botanical Gardens for the three-day event.
The spring fair featured farm animals, handmade crafts and a litany …

The imminent visit by King Charles III marks a momentous occasion for the island — and a happy coincidence as the Sovereign’s representative in Bermuda returns to his official quarters on Langton Hill…

Hamilton will have a new mayor next month after two entrepreneurs have thrown their hats into the ring for the job.
Michael Branco, founder of investment company Celeste Ventures, and Elmore Warren, …

The Head of School of the Bermuda High School for Girls has resigned for health reasons.
Carol Swainson — who in 2022 was the first woman of colour to be appointed to the post — will conclude her tenu…

Applications for a scholarship aimed at supporting nursing students will close next week.
The 2026 Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship, named after the trailblazing Bermudian doctor, is open to …

A series of roadworks has been announced for Middle Road, Smith’s, at the Fielders Lane junction; Ord Road, Warwick; and Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys.
In Smith’s, a single-lane closure will accommodate w…

A series of changes to the One Bermuda Alliance’s Shadow Cabinet has been announced by the Leader of the Opposition.
Ben Smith, the interim OBA leader, remains Shadow Minister for Education and Sport,…

The sacked Bermudian boss of Britain’s biggest Pride parade has admitted breaching a court order by failing to provide documents and computer log-ins to his former bosses after he was suspended for al…

A man was charged today with committing a serious sexual assault and with threatening a woman.
The 40-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Magistrates’ Court.
He was not r…

A pop-up event in a Hamilton park offered passers-by a chance to become more invested in the environment through everyday activities.
Greenrock invited schools, businesses and organisations to gather …

The island’s energy regulator has reversed its position on fuel price hikes after initially overriding efforts by the Government to cap the increases.
Controversy broke out last week when Alexa Ligh…

Hundreds gathered in King’s Square to watch an “enduring relationship between tradition and governance” during the 210th annual Peppercorn Ceremony today.
Several dignitaries, including Andrew Murdoc…

A senior police officer will be tried in Supreme Court on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving.
Superintendent Jerome Laws, 56, who was promoted in 2024 and whose roles have i…

No flying will be permitted over the Great Sound during the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix next month.
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority announced that a temporary no-fly zone will be in effect in the are…

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda has donated two new ambulances to the Bermuda Hospitals Board, bringing the ambulance fleet to eight vehicles.
The new ambulances, each valued at $123,765, are equip…

A globally recognised neurointervention specialist will give a talk on advances in neurology treatment at the Docs for Dinner medical forum next Tuesday.
Timo Krings, a doctor at Lahey Hospital and Me…

Motorists were this afternoon urged to steer away from Dutton Avenue in Pembroke after a sewage spill in the area.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the spill was caused by a sewer mai…

The Government has said it is encouraged by the results of a pilot programme aimed at offering training for adults with support needs.
The Pilot Vocational Training Programme launched in March through…

Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, formally recognised the winners of the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee for their composure and dedication.
Ms Caesar met with Hunter Pewter of Somersfield Academ…

People interested in becoming rideshare operators have been urged to make sure they meet requirements before applications open this month.
The rideshare application period will open on April 30 and cl…

City Hall’s foyer was abuzz as people turned out last night for the red-carpet premiere of a film celebrating the legacy of Bermuda sporting icon Clyde Best.
The feature-length documentary Transformi…

A judgment has been handed down in a lengthy land dispute between two Paget neighbours that included the unauthorised removal of woodland.
Most of the damages in the long-running case were awarded to …

Viewers tuning into the Food Network may see a familiar face when a Bermudian chef faces the heat in a culinary game show next Tuesday.
Angelique Robinson, 32, will appear on the latest episode of Cho…

The plan to impose fully protected non-fishing areas covering 20 per cent of the island’s waters was “an ill-advised, if well intentioned, commitment” that should be reconsidered, the Fishermen’s Asso…

Two motorists were arrested for drink-driving over the weekend after blood tests showed they were above the legal alcohol limit.
The Bermuda Police Service said the arrests were also effected for outs…