Royal Gazette

A dauntless and compassionate pioneer in advocacy for HIV/Aids awareness and care in the 1980s, who was recognised as Nurse of the Year, also won recognition for his work in addiction services as well…

The US Consul-General paid a touching tribute to people who lost their lives in 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 25th anniversary of the atrocity.
Antoinette Hurtado led a commemoration at the Botanical…

The Hakuna Matata, a workhorse charter and working fishing boat, caught fire and sank yesterday near Saltus Island in Hamilton Harbour, despite the valiant effort of a Marine and Ports tugboat crew.
C…

A defence lawyer has been fined by the Bermuda Bar Council. Bruce Swan pleaded guilty at a disciplinary tribunal to a charge that he practised as a barrister without holding a valid practising certifi…

MPs are slated to debate nine Bills today in the House of Assembly, ranging from finance to proceeds of crime legislation.
The Trustee Amendment Bill 2026 will update the 1975 legislation on beneficia…

A Devonshire residence could become the new home for a Tee Street veterinary practice, according to planning documents.
The planning application, submitted this month, proposed converting a three-bedr…

A police officer with expertise in drug importation and concealment gave evidence in a Supreme Court trial yesterday where a Canadian woman is accused of smuggling more than 12 kilograms of cannabis i…

Brian Patterson, a former school pal of Twin Towers victim Boyd Gatton, can still see in his mind’s eye the smiling face of his late classmate.
They were both pupils at Saltus Grammar School and regul…

The date September 11, 2001 is etched on to the memories of everyone of a certain age who can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing when the world’s deadliest terror attack hit the U…

Jon Beard, a former long-serving teacher at Saltus Grammar School, fondly recalled two ex-pupils who perished in the Twin Towers terror attack.
He also remembered the day in detail while working at th…

Vycki Higley is only beginning to “reinvent” herself 25 years after the twin towers terror attack that claimed the life of her husband and more than 2,700 others.
Robert Higley, formerly a pupil of S…

Wayne Furbert remembered his friend, Rhondelle Tankard, as “a loving, caring person” interested in developing music.
The Hamilton West (Constituency 6) MP also described the 31-year-old, who died in t…

The Corporation of Hamilton will work with some city businesses to improve waste disposal and cleaning in the coming days.
A spokeswoman said residues and stains on Hamilton sidewalks — often caused b…

Police have described a recent increase in sexual assaults reports as cause for concern, reminding the public that assaults can occur between strangers and within friendships, relationships and marria…

The Bermuda Arts Council has awarded almost $13,000 in grants to six Bermudians pursuing various projects.
A spokeswoman said the BAC grant recipients for the second quarter of 2026 reflect “a diverse…

Residents are being urged to learn the signs of dementia, seek medical advice early and help challenge the stigma surrounding the disease as Bermuda marks World Alzheimer’s Month this September.
This …

A legal dispute over who can vote for a new leader of the Progressive Labour Party will be held in Supreme Court in early October.
The hearing will come after one of the contenders secured an interim…

A former senator’s lack of care behind the wheel led to the death of a football star, a jury heard this morning.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, told the Supreme Court that Curtis Richardson, 51, d…

The island loses an average of three to five lives to suicide each year, the Minister of Health said, as Bermuda marked a day of awareness on the issue.
Kim Wilson said prevention required more than c…

Warwick Academy’s principal has praised recent graduates for achieving an “excellent” set of exam results, and wished them well as they move on to pastures new.
David Horan, school principal, praised …

A rider of an e-bike was taken to the hospital after it was in collision with a rental car in Paget this morning.
A police spokesman said the rental car was heading west on South Road, near the junct…

A boat fire this morning near Saltus Island was extinguished with the help of a tug boat.
Crew members from other vessels assisted at the scene after the tug boat nudged the vessel, believed to be a f…

A centre providing temporary housing for men released from prison has been boosted by senior politicians.
The registered charity Home was joined by a number of government ministers to support Astor Ho…

A new study could help authorities better anticipate changes affecting the island’s lobster population and support the long-term management of the fishery sector.
The collaborative study by the Depart…

The Bermuda Police Service reported 24 arrests during the Labour Day holiday weekend, with traffic offences, including drink-driving, remaining “worryingly high”.
A spokesman added: “Troublingly, four…

A hastily convened special delegates conference of the Progressive Labour Party is to be held to ratify controversial actions taken by its governing body last month, according to sources.
One person w…

Last night’s closed central committee meeting lasted several hours at the Progressive Labour Party headquarters, over an internal party dispute following changes to membership rules — proposed by Davi…

A British Airways flight to Bermuda has been cancelled as chaos across UK airports grounded planes throughout the country.
The problem was linked to a system glitch to Nats, the country’s air traffic …

Of the nearly 500 applications for the Government’s 2026 Scholarships and Awards programme, 100 students were successful.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, provided the update during during t…

Police have seized a quantity of suspected drugs and made four arrests after executing warrants last Wednesday.
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service attended properties in b…

A woman who publicly threatened to shoot the chairwoman of the Progressive Labour Party will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
Pattie-Jean Jones, 70, admitted telling Joella Dawn Simmons …

The hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s general wing, taken out of use over a burst pipe last week, has been reopened by the Bermuda Hospitals Board for “limited procedures”.
Pre…

A prescription medication used in the treatment of diabetes as well as obesity has been hit with three separate product recalls.
The Ministry of Health announced that semaglutide injection products on…

The Progressive Labour Party will hold a closed central committee meeting this evening to discuss “sensitive legal matters” after a court action was launched against its executive.
A notice, seen by T…

Premiers of the Caribbean Overseas Territories will arrive in Bermuda this week to discuss a range of subjects.
David Burt, the Premier, in his capacity as president of the United Kingdom Overseas Ter…

Downpours failed to dampen the spirits on the 44th Bermuda Labour Day as politicians and union members gathered to celebrate the contribution of workers to the island.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of …

One minister vying to become Bermuda’s next leader warned that the ruling party is on the verge of implosion while a fellow leadership contender has condemned “vitriolic” comments and rumours circulat…

A community figure with a penchant for poetry devoted much of her life to championing the island’s seniors, as a driving force for 25 years behind an annual Christmas giveaway catering to Bermuda’s el…

When Teledo Breary was a community police constable, his favourite part of the job was going into schools to help steer pupils away from crime.
Now, having recently left the Bermuda Police Service aft…

Hinson Island residents have launched an appeal after proposals to build a new marina on the island were refused planning permission.

The plan, submitted by Alan Paris on behalf of a group of resi…

Motorists are advised that there will be rolling single-lane closures on South Road, in the area of Devon Heights Road, Devonshire, from tomorrow until September 17, weather permitting.
The Ministry o…

The motoring public has been warned of a potential hazard on North Shore Road, near Crawl Esso gas station.

The Royal Gazette observed a photograph of what appeared to be a deep pothole but the Mi…

The Leader of the Opposition focused on the culture, diversity and resilience that unites Bermuda, during his Labour Day speech.
Ben Smith chose to celebrate the common traits as well as the differenc…

The labour minister has emphasised how the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of Bermuda’s workers continue to strengthen the island’s economy, community and future.
Delivering his Labour Day messa…

Curtis Dickinson has emphasised how the island is carried forward by the efforts of its work force, in a Labour Day message.
The Progressive Labour Party leadership contender and former finance minis…

David Burt has delivered a Labour Day message urging workers to fight for their right to a decent standard of living.
The Premier emphasised how today’s union struggles are with the cost of living cri…

Residents in Pembroke, St George’s and Hamilton are experiencing power outages related to today’s stormy weather.
Belco said there are a small amount of outages in other parishes, which can be seen o…