Royal Gazette

Young attorneys were given a crash course on civil advisory and legislative drafting in the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
The office offered a Continued Legal Education session to give young lawyers a …

The Free Democratic Movement has pledged to replace rent control laws with updated legislation over six years.
The group proposed to phase out the Rent Increases (Domestic Premises) Control Act 1978 w…

A literacy initiative at the Botanical Gardens is to feature a new story walk this month, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
The ministry said on November 23 that Daddy and I Explore, by David Ch…

The deadline for nominations for Bermuda’s next National Hero has been extended to November 15, a government spokeswoman said today.
National Heroes Day, which is observed annually on the third Monday…

The National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibit explores the history of Bermuda limestone on the island and in the United States.
An NMB spokeswoman said Stone: From Bermuda to Charleston, chronicles…

Legislators and other dignitaries joined members of the public and invited guests at the Fairmont Southampton this morning, where ground was officially broken on the resort’s redevelopment project.
Ka…

Residents can learn more about the Royal Bermuda Regiment at Warwick Camp this weekend.
Major Dwight Robinson, RBR regimental career management officer, said he hoped an open day on Saturday would all…

Almost 250 criminal cases are still under scrutiny “in the interest of fairness” after a man sentenced to life in prison for murder had his conviction overturned owing to flawed DNA evidence.
Cindy Cl…

Prosecutors have called for a man who admitted causing the death of the son of a National Hero to spend up to eight years behind bars.
While the Supreme Court heard that Keith Gordon died in the wake …

A United States national has been remanded in custody after being accused of importing more than six kilograms of cannabis.
Cadell Smith, 25, was charged in Magistrates’ Court with importing cannabis …

A musician has composed a powerful song that honours the victims of gun crime.
Kyle McNeil also performed the track, Save Us All, and shot the video for it.
Mr McNeil, a member of the digital team at…

The Bermuda Public Services Union has praised several “ambitious” government initiatives unveiled in last week’s Throne Speech.
But it also charged that the Government had failed to address key issues…

Two nights of comedic improvisation are on the menu at Daylesford Theatre in Hamilton this weekend.
The Bermuda Improv Group is teaming up with the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society to host A Funny…

A single-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck has blocked the road near the junction of Berry Hill and Point Finger Road, police warned this evening.
A spokesman said the vehicle hit a wall near the …

An outage at a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control centre in New York on Sunday caused several Bermuda flights to be diverted.
According to Skyport, the BermudAir flight from Toronto …

Police arrested 13 people over the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, with no major incidents of antisocial behaviour reported.
A police spokesman said officers took part in proactive patrols across the…

Three Bermudian blue economy entrepreneurs have successfully completed a pilot initiative helping their businesses.
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme and Ignite Bermuda joined forces to run the i…

Maintaining a watch over a Devonshire couple’s home after they were accused of flouting the island’s Covid-19 quarantine rules ran up a bill of $13,900, police have said.
The weeklong operation took r…

The teachers union has claimed that educators have been subjected to pay cuts for speaking out and acting against staffing shortages and safety concerns at a school for children with special needs.

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To attract top-tier talent for effective service delivery, the Government plans to address a “pressing” mismatch between public sector compensation and market standards.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, whi…

The Government has given permission for a motocross tournament to be held at a national park and birdwatching sanctuary — despite objections from environmentalists.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the…

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Treasure, was involved in a rescue operation about 265 miles from Bermuda today.
According to reports, the ship, en route from Eemshaven in the Netherlands to …

Crowds gathered at the Cenotaph on Front Street this morning to pay their respects to war veterans who fought for the island’s freedom through a catalogue of conflicts over the past 100 years.
The ann…

Government youth workers will hold a series of events in schools to mark Anti-Bullying Week, which starts today.
The Office of Youth Affairs has chosen the theme ‘Choose Respect’ in its drive to stam…