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Motorists are advised to be aware of hazardous driving conditions in the wake of yesterday’s heavy downpours.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works said that driving rain resulted in “large a…

A forum for young women to see “what real female leadership and empowerment looks like” afforded an eye-opening experience across three days to a record number of middle school pupils.
The annual conf…

A new youth wing of Rotary International was formally launched on Friday at a special meeting.
Syed Alirahi, the district governor for the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda among others, said it was a pleasure …

Changes to the waste and recycling collection for the Good Friday public holiday have been announced.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that owing to the holiday next Friday [APR-18…

Two men have suffered serious injuries in an industrial accident during renovation work at the Fairmont Southampton hotel today.
According to police, the incident, which happened at about 10.45am, inv…

The Royal Bermuda Regiment has launched a scholarship fund to support would-be recruits attending Bermuda College.
According to a regiment spokesman, the fund will assist “future leaders with academic…

A car collided with a utility pole in Somerset, forcing motorists to take alternative routes.
A statement on the Bermuda Police Service Facebook this afternoon said: “There has been a single-vehicle r…

The Ministry of National Security has partnered with community groups to launch information sessions during Alcohol Awareness Month.
A spokesman for the ministry said the Department of National Drug C…

A former government employee who complained he was inadequately compensated has had his case struck out in the Supreme Court
Timothy Stewart, who worked as a land title registration officer for ten ye…

A north shore overlook where children’s amenities had fallen into disrepair now has its playground back, thanks to a partnership between residents, government officials and generous executives from th…

A ticketless parking system that was trialled by the City of Hamilton has been expanded to a second car park after feedback from users was generally positive.
The new platform that uses licence-plate…

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is in the final stages of completing engineering design for a new safety railing at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, a spokesman said.
Visitors have been unable to g…

A new twist is expected to be given to iconic Bermudian symbols as a creative contest takes place for World Art Day next week.
The Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation invited members of the public to mark t…

An educational award has been launched in memory of a former board member of an environmental charity.
The Atlantic Conservation Partnership announced the Joe and Claire Smetana Research Award will g…

A man who was the subject of a heightened search after he was reported missing has been found safe and well, police said this morning.
Michael Miranda’s family made a public appeal yesterday for resid…

A woman involved in a love triangle who assaulted and threatened to kill her former lawyer’s wife reappeared in court yesterday.
Carina Dornelas, 45, admitted threatening to kill Heather Funk, causing…

Social-media users are warned to be wary of online scams that falsely carry The Royal Gazette banner being spread by fraudsters.
Dexter Smith, the Editor of The Royal Gazette, urged the public to “rep…

Two former professors have been commended by the Bermuda College for their “exceptional service and dedication”.
Craig Simmons and Frederick Ming were bestowed with professor emeritus titles — the fir…

The One Bermuda Alliance has urged the Government to allow a proposed seniors residential facility to move forward after the project was refused planning approval.
While plans to convert Channel House…

The Ministry of Public Works has announced traffic restrictions for a road race this weekend, and for the annual Ag Show later this month.
A spokesman said the RenaissanceRe five-mile and ten-mile rac…

Caregivers of preschool children met for a day of learning, networking and inspiration on Saturday.
Under the theme “How do we rebuild and rebrand early childhood?”, the event brought together educato…

Two future parish schools are being readied to fulfil their new roles by September, the Ministry of Education assured the public.
The Education Reform Unit’s school transformation teams are close to r…