Royal Gazette

Police called for vigilance against fraudsters posing as bank representatives after residents had funds pulled from their accounts.
A spokesman said officers continued to get complaints over callers c…

Members of the island’s arts community have been given more than $23,000 to expand Bermuda’s cultural sphere.
The Bermuda Arts Council announced the first nine winners of its 2026 grants, who received…

Members of the public are encouraged to apply to serve on Bermuda’s Human Rights Tribunal.
Seth Darrell, head of its selection and appointment committee, said applicants should have “experience, inter…

Marlin hunters were out in force at the weekend as the Blue Marlin World Cup came down to its closest-ever victory — with a Bermudian team narrowly losing to contenders Bad Company as both landed 653l…

The search for a rattlesnake spotted in Southampton is ongoing, with the Government urging the public to be vigilant in the wake of fake images and videos.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Wor…

A charity fundraiser that attracts thousands of people every year to walk, ride or swim across the island awarded $297,500 in grants at its annual awards ceremony
The latest support means that the tot…

A serious two-vehicle collision in Devonshire resulted in traffic diversions this morning, police said.
The incident happened on South Road, near the junction with Kent Avenue, and blocked the roadway…

An electrician told a court how he discovered a handgun and ammunition in the ceiling of a Warwick home while carrying out repairs.
William Tull, a self-employed electrician, made the discovery while …

An animal welfare veteran warned that the island was failing to tackle an “underground criminal network of mass breeding and ill treatment” of pitbull terriers, as new figures revealed that 175 were d…

Diallo Rabain will retain responsibility for the Department of Planning despite being moved back to the education ministry in last week’s Cabinet shuffle.
Mr Rabain was responsible for planning in hi…

Pitbull Jake didn’t bark for a year after he was rescued by animal wardens.
The nine-year-old dog had been found in a severely emaciated state and almost didn’t make it.
“They took him to a vet and he…

David Burt hailed the work of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress recently during an appearance at a rally for the political party.
The Premier was among a number of speakers who took the stage at …

Family photos, artefacts and stories have been compiled for an exhibit launched at the National Museum of Bermuda.

Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History was opened last Thursday b…

From August 1, electricity rates will be restructured and customer bills redesigned, Belco announced — a move welcomed by the Regulatory Authority.
Belco said rates will be “unbundled for greater tran…

The Pink Route ferry has been suspended beginning today, Wednesday, July 8, until further notice due to mechanical issues, the Department of Marine and Ports said.
The department apologised for the in…

The vital role of volunteers in the Mirrors Programme won recognition at an appreciation and awards ceremony.
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joined forces with the Mirrors Alumn…

Performers are set to deliver improvised hilarity for charity at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute next week.
The “Stunnerset” and “St Gorgeous” teams will compete for laughs during the six…

A global reinsurance firm has donated $20,000 to help an LGBTQ+ charity in Bermuda continue its education and advocacy programming.
Fortitude Re announced the grant to OutBermuda through its Fortitude…

Diallo Rabain will retain responsibility for the Department of Planning despite being moved back to the education ministry in last week’s Cabinet shuffle.
Mr Rabain was responsible for planning in h…

Members of the public can watch existing and former members of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament debate lowering the island’s voting age to 16 tomorrow.
A government spokeswoman said the young parliamentaria…

A shadow minister has criticised the Government for failing to provide a long-promised pilot programme designed to assist vulnerable seniors.
Robin Tucker, the Shadow Minister of Youth and Family Serv…

David Burt hailed the work of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress recently during an appearance at a rally for the political party.
The Premier was among a number of speakers who took the stage at …

A motorcyclist suffered a serious head injury in a St George’s crash, police confirmed this afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service said that a 65-year-old man was riding west on Mullet Bay Road at abou…

Five new works have been added to the permanent collection at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, thanks to the support of dedicated donors and the Bermuda Arts Council.
John Hartman’s The View Nor…

Reports of abuse against seniors have doubled in the past three years, with the numbers expected to increase further, owing to the island’s ageing population, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development…

Parents are choosing to leave parish primary schools — one of the hallmarks of education reforms introduced under the leadership of Diallo Rabain, during his first stint as education minister.
Enrolme…

A $200,000 grant has “significantly strengthened technical education programmes at Bermuda College and enhanced workforce readiness across the Island”.
The Bermuda College Foundation also said the don…

A car was overturned on Harrington Sound Road near the junction with Somersall Road in Smith’s this afternoon, leaving the driver with a minor head injury.
According to police, the single-vehicle cras…

The assistant director of youth charity Future Leaders Bermuda and one of its earliest graduates has been appointed as its executive director.
McKenzie‑Kohl Tuckett replaces the organisation’s founder…

Ceci Bernard Lambert, who volunteered at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for more than 12 years, has been recognised for her “exemplary” service to the organisation.
Last month, Ms Lambert won the …

The judicial department announced that several Supreme and Magistrates’ Court offices will close at 1pm every weekday from Friday until September 4.
A notice stated that the Supreme Court and Court of…

A corrections officer has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with assaulting an inmate at Westgate Correctional Facility.
Rudolph Butterfield, 52, denied causing bodily harm to Aaron Rance-Cariah at t…

An intensive two-week programme for the latest recruits of the Royal Bermuda Regiment began this week as the battalion’s newest members became familiar with Warwick Camp and had a taste of military li…

The Premier and home affairs minister are heading a delegation attended by regional leaders to a Caricom conference in St Lucia.
David Burt and Alexa Lightbourne are at the 51st Regular Meeting of the…

Bermuda’s tragically high road fatality and injury rates can be reduced through a five-year, evidence-based strategy that is under way, one of its creators has said.
Altonio Roberts, the chairman of …

A decision to appoint a new Minister of National Security does not fix the island’s safety issues, the Shadow Minister of National Security, Governance and Artificial Intelligence has warned.
Jarion R…

The president of the Senate plans to convene a meeting this week in the Upper House after an independent senator aired concerns about feeling “frustrated” in the execution of her parliamentary role.
J…

A man who stole more than $48,000 in merchandise from his former employer has received a suspended prison sentence in Magistrates’ Court.
Kadeem Abraham, 37, admitted stealing $48,492.50 worth of alc…

Traffic was affected in Paget early this following a two-vehicle collision in Paget, police said.
Around 4.25am, officers and other first responders attended the scene of the incident which involved a…

Hundreds took to the streets of Hamilton today to celebrate freedom, community and the fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance.
The 2026 Bermuda Pride Parade started with a midafternoon gathering at Victoria Park…

Ryan Robinson Perinchief has just had a meteoric rise in political service.
On Thursday the 29-year-old was working as a lawyer and financial executive.
Yesterday, he was appointed to the Senate and …

A man who stole more than $48,000 in merchandise from his former employer has received a suspended prison sentence in Magistrates’ Court.
Kadeem Abraham, 37, admitted stealing $48,492.50 worth of alc…

Neither Crystal Caesar nor her predecessor Diallo Rabain had an easy run in charge of the Ministry of Education.
One commentator close to the Progressive Labour Party this week described it as “a poi…

A co-accused in a $1.2 million theft trial has accused police of launching “a lazy investigation” during her closing speech to the jury.
Keiva Maronie Durham, 44, and her husband Jaymo Durham, 55, are…

The reappointment of Diallo Rabain as Minister of Education is “slap in the face” to educators, parents and students, the One Bermuda Alliance charged last night.
Ben Smith, the Leader of the Opposit…

Officials combed 52,000 sq ft of ground over six hours in Southampton yesterday in search of an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake sighted last month in the Gibbs Hill area, but were unable to track down…

New ministers and junior ministers will be sworn in at 3.30pm today in a ceremony at Government House.
David Burt announced the swearing-in last night after the resignation of Crystal Caesar as Minist…

The Corporation of St George’s has announced a new appointment after the departure of its town manager.
Richard James has assumed the post of Acting Corporation Secretary and Transition Consultant at …

Emergency Belco works have caused lane closures in Pembroke that are expected to continue through the weekend.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that the emergency lane closures were p…