Royal Gazette

Police will be out in force over the Cup Match holiday weekend in a bid to deter criminal activity and “restore peace” after a number of violent crimes in recent weeks.
However a senior detective insi…

A new teacher resource guide highlights the contributions of two enslaved people to the abolitionist movement.
A spokeswoman for the National Museum of Bermuda, which published Freedom narratives of …

Environmental groups urged Cup Match spectators to avoid littering during the event tomorrow and on Friday.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful teamed up with Recycle Bermuda and the Government’s waste management …

The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s will not open tomorrow or on Friday, the Bermuda Hospitals Board said.
People who need urgent medical assistance during this time can visit the 24-hour …

The governing party has hailed Cup Match as “a time filled with excitement, tradition and community spirit”, wishing all “a joyful and safe celebration”.
The Progressive Labour Party said this year’s …

The Corporation of Hamilton ran up debts of more than $20 million last year after it lost a $22.5 million lawsuit in a US court.
Accounts released by the corporation today showed that revenues for 202…

Cup Match message from David Burt, the Premier:

Our Cup Match holiday is a time-honoured celebration of Bermuda’s unique culture and history.
This memorable two-day holiday brings us together to…

A man was treated in hospital this morning after he was stabbed multiple times in an incident in Sandys in the early hours.
Police said that the victim was involved in an altercation with another man …

A woman is in critical condition at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after she and a male passenger were shot at on Tuesday night while they were on a motorcycle in Paget.
The incident happened at ab…

Sports steers young people away from violence and on to a healthy path, David Burt said yesterday.
The Premier explained that participating in sports and other activities has led to positive outcomes …

Visitors to the island will get a viewing area for the two days of Cup Match complete with refreshments, a taste of Bermuda’s cuisine and an overview of the Annual Classic’s history.
The Ministry of T…

Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd announced today that it will exit its commercial printing operations as of August 31.
BPHL is in discussions for an employee takeover of the company to continue to provid…

The “Voice of Summer” team returns to the screens as the official television broadcaster for the Annual Cup Match Classic 2024, taking place at the Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday and Friday.
Crick…

Three young people received a combined $60,000 in funding for study when they were presented with bursary awards from the Government.
Chenice Berkeley, who is studying public health, Kaeli Weeks-Ible,…

A single-lane closure is in effect along a section of Pitt’s Bay Road in Pembroke where embankment stabilisation works are taking place, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
The ministry said the c…

Ferry services will be increased for the Cup Match holiday with additional service to St George’s.
An updated timetable issued by the Department of Marine and Ports Services included service between W…

Faith leaders have gathered to organise a national day of mourning today to help the island grieve after a series of tragic deaths.
Religious leaders, united with the Right Reverend Vernon Lambe, Bish…

A woman is in critical condition in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after she and a male passenger were fired upon in Paget last night.
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that the incident occurre…

Twelve students who are pursuing studies in the heath sector have been awarded $190,000 in scholarships.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board gave out the scholarships, six of which were awarded to students wh…

A “smouldering bunker fire” at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility in Devonshire has not affected the public drop-off of trash.
However the Ministry of Public Works said the fire, which was under c…

The 190th anniversary of emancipation in 1834 has been celebrated by the community group Imagine Bermuda, which called on residents to “emancipate our minds” over the coming Cup Match holiday.
Glenn F…

Police today renewed calls for witnesses to the 2017 murder of Jahkobi Smith who was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation in Sandys.
The Bermuda Police Service said: “We would like …

A vegan food and wellness festival will return to the island next month, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced.
The second annual Vegan Fest, which attracted more than 3,600 attendees last year, wil…

A tag day held by a charity dedicated to improving the lives of families on the island provides a “wonderful opportunity” for residents to unite around a worthy cause, the Premier said.
David Burt’s c…

A major project to boost safety and stability at Scaur Hill is to get under way at the end of September, the Government announced today.
It is expected to take six months and motorists were advised th…