Royal Gazette

Legislation passed by MPs would allow Bermuda’s Cost of Living Commission to examine whether duty relief on essential items has actually lowered prices on store shelves.
The Cost of Living Amendment (…

Kenny DeFontes, who started out as a one-man household electrical service business in 1960, went on to build a broadcasting empire in Bermuda — but studiously avoided the public spotlight that could h…

Legislation aimed at tackling gang violence by allowing greater anonymity for witnesses was passed in the House of Assembly last night.

The Justice and Community Safety Reform Act 2026, tabled by …

Police have urged the public to hold each other accountable in the face of continued impaired driving on Bermuda’s roads.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that eight people appeared in Magistra…

A raft of events have been organised to mark the anniversary of emancipation in Bermuda on and off the cricket pitch.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, said that whi…

It is unlikely that the criminals responsible for the September 2023 cyberattack will be caught but if the Public Accounts Committee continues investigations into the incident, there may be a chance, …

A man was left with possible head and facial injuries after a crash in St David’s tonight.
A police spokesman said that shortly after 10.15pm emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serio…

A disgraced former customs officer has been sentenced to serve 14 years behind bars for a plot to smuggle cannabis into Bermuda.
Scott Brown, 60, pleaded guilty in March to charges of conspiring to im…

Bermuda’s drive for new affordable homes has moved into its second phase of delivery, Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing, told the House of Assembly.
Mr DeSilva said the projects “represent more th…

A planning process to determine Bermuda’s future electricity needs has been suspended for a period of up to 18 months.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the pausing of the Integrat…

There is a widening gap between high and low performing students in Bermuda’s primary and middle schools, according to international reviewers of the island’s test scores.
And overall drops in test s…

It is unlikely the criminals responsible for the September 2023 cyberattack will be caught but if the Public Accounts Committee continues investigations into the incident, there may be a chance, the c…

Figures for ridesharing show a marked increase in uptake — with no complaints submitted from the public about the new service.
The update provided at the House of Assembly by Owen Darrell, Minister of…

Specialists — human and canine — from the US have started searching for a rattlesnake seen in Southampton last month.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that Robert Nozi…

The creation of an Education Authority, a government-funded “statutory body corporate” that will ultimately replace the Department of Education, will begin in earnest this September with the tabling o…

A payment of $4.4 million out of Bermuda’s coffers may have covered ransom to perpetrators of the cyberattack that crippled government IT systems in 2023, an official report tabled today in Parliament…

A shroud of smoke from hundreds of wildfires across Canada has swathed North America, even extending offshore — with a Bermudian in Toronto describing smoky, eerily red-tinged skies.
Glenn Simons, a t…

A Supreme Court Justice told graduates of the Adult Education School that they could determine where Bermuda would head in the next ten years.
Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe, the guest speaker during the sc…

The Bermuda Hospitals Board thanked two blood donors for their contributions with a stay at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as part of the Blood Donor Centre’s annual drive.
A BHB spokeswoman s…

Proposed legislation that aims to double the fines and points imposed for driving offences would not reduce the amount of road deaths in Bermuda, the island’s former road safety officer claimed.
Roxa…

Normal service has resumed for companies affected by Digicel’s fixed-lines outage, the provider said today.
The telecommunications company confirmed this afternoon that voice services had been fully r…

David Burt highlighted the potential of stronger ties with the Azores after an official visit to the islands.
During a three-day trip, the Premier and Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport,…

A government-managed facility that provides support and training for adults with learning and physical disabilities has successfully relocated to its new interim home.

Tinée Furbert, the Minister of …

Boat owners have been urged to ensure their vessels are properly registered and maintained as a charity prepares to launch an island-wide survey next week to assess their status.
Keep Bermuda Beautifu…

An iconic music store on Reid Street that closed this year will see its artistic legacy continue when In Motion School of Dance opens a studio and retail space at the spot.
Lizz Pimentel, the owner an…

New senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief told the Upper House how he had grown up hearing early-morning political debates around his family table to the smell of traditional codfish and potato breakfa…

Amendments to the Human Rights Act 1981 represent “important steps” towards strengthening protections in Bermuda, the Human Rights Commission said.
A Bill tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday wou…

Age Concern Bermuda has called for more safeguards for senior citizens as the island’s ageing population continues to rise.
The call from the charity came after it was revealed that reports of abuse a…

A personal trainer who committed himself to keeping schoolchildren healthy and properly fed has received charity status to continue his efforts.
Hafid James has spent the past four years delivering he…

Two teenagers sustained non-life threatening injuries during a reported shooting last night.
A police spokesman said officers were notified that two males, aged 15 and 16, attended King Edward VII Mem…

David Burt has paid a visit to the Azores on the invitation of its president, José Manuel Bolieiro.
The Premier, who was accompanied by Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sp…

Work to establish an Office of the Public Guardian is still under way, with legislation being drafted to allow a two-year pilot programme.
The agency, promised in the 2020 Throne Speech, would be aime…

The Bermuda Police Service is warning the public to be wary of calls from individuals claiming to represent local banks.
A police spokesman said scammers were “telling the call recipients that there h…

A local theatre company is looking to build a team for a Bermudian-based adaptation of The Woman at the Well, planned to take the stage in October.
The Noire Youth Theatre Company said auditions and p…

Caricom has presented a plan for Britain to give up its territories, including Bermuda, as part of a raft of reparation proposals.
The key suggestion is featured in a policy statement being promoted i…

A review is taking place of files related to people and companies that allegedly failed to comply with statistics legislation, the Director of Public Prosecutions has announced.
The Statistics Act 200…

Police executed a warrant at a Pembroke residence this week.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the warrant was executed on Monday as part of a continuing investigation.
He said: “Given the sens…

A public health alert was issued as the health ministry warned about the potential side effects of several sexual performance products known to be sold in Bermuda.
Testing at the government laboratory…

A police officer who helped to save the life of a stabbing victim was commended for his actions by the Bermuda Police Service.
The BPS said Pc Julian Brassington was among the officers who responded t…

Traffic in an area of Warwick is limited to one lane after a collision between a bike and car thus afternoon.
A police spokesman said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred near the juncti…

An island-wide technical issue that affected Digicel customers continued to cause problems today as the communications provider confirmed that a post-incident review will take place.
Butterfield Bank …

Residents have been invited to make their voices heard on road safety matters as they learn more about a proposed Bill that would double fines for bad driving and allow police to conduct roadside sobr…

The shadow home affairs minister has questioned when Bermuda’s national energy policy will be finalised.
Dwayne Robinson acknowledged that the Government’s fuel duty relief can soften the impact of po…

A poll of residents showed that Bermudians are “actively interested” in talks about the island’s potential deeper involvement in Caricom, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The Gover…

A third Progressive Labour Party MP has announced her bid to contest the post of deputy leader of the PLP in October.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, was revealed…

A Hamilton Parish man who admitted breaking into a house with a crowbar on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for six years.
Temasgan Furbert, 39, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary in conn…

A police officer arrested on suspicion of dishonesty offences has been suspended from duty with pay, the Bermuda Police Service have confirmed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “Suspen…