Royal Gazette

Condolences were paid today to “the matriarch of a family that has given so much to the service of Bermuda”.
Miranda Lister, the wife of Speaker of the House of Assembly Dennis Lister, passed away yes…

A car was found lying on its side this morning after a serious crash in Devonshire, police said.
It was not known whether anyone was hurt in the incident.
The Bermuda Police Service said that soon aft…

The news on Palm Sunday from around the world was bleak.
Here in Bermuda worshippers from the cathedral carried palm branches from City Hall to the cathedral in joyful procession, while many others l…

When I was thinking about my Easter greetings in the context of our troubled world, the prayer of St Thomas More, a man for all seasons, came to my mind.
Pope Francis once revealed that this prayer i…

The last days of Jesus Christ were re-enacted in a ceremony that drew hundreds of Christian worshippers to St George today.
The annual Walk to Calvary, now in its 41st year, has become a tradition tha…

A serious collision happened on Front Street this evening, police said.
The incident near the Pickled Onion restaurant involved a motorcycle and an electric pedal bike.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Pol…

A man was taken to hospital and another was in custody after an incident on the grounds of the Elbow Beach Hotel this afternoon, police said.
Officers attended a report of a disturbance at the site in…

A former chief executive of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce yesterday admitted dishonestly receiving a money transfer.
Danielle Riviere admitted obtaining the transfer worth $15,725 by deception when …

A decision by the US Government that proposed shipping fees will not apply to short sea routes was welcomed by the Government of Bermuda this morning.
The Premier said the result was directly as a res…

A jury heard how a man accused of murder was discovered 20ft up a tree after a search with a canine unit through a wooded area of St David’s.
QuaZori Brangman, Jukai Burgess, Aaron Perinchief and Nasa…

A serial offender who acted indecently outside City Hall will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
Devaun Cox, 40, admitted behaving “in an indecent manner” when he appeared in court on Thur…

An international bicycle motocross team will wow audiences at the Agricultural Exhibition next week.
The government said that a team from US-based DialedAction Sports will perform stunts in the Botani…

Police have reinforced their expertise on investigating financial crime after the island hosted the seventh meeting of the Counter-Terrorist Financing Overseas Territories Forum.
The workshop, held fr…

Police again appealed for witnesses to a two-vehicle crash in St David’s that resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man.
Lionel Thomas II became the second road fatality of the year after a collision…

A woman was fined $2,000 after she admitted causing an accident that left a man in critical condition.
Tanzania Thomas, 23, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to causing grievous bodily harm to Wayn…

Bermudians and residents are invited to audition for an upcoming musical adaptation of The Tempest next month.
Bermudian-based Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company debuted the show, which featured about h…

A man was banned from the roads for 18 months for refusing to take a breath test.
Vincent Lightbourne, 43, pleaded guilty to the offence yesterday in Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard that police we…

A housing charity thanked a shipping company for the “lasting impact” of its $5,000 donation.
Home welcomed the donation from Bermuda International Shipping Ltd, which was offered to the charity throu…

A repentant truck driver whose licence was restored temporarily as he attempted to challenge the terms of his disqualification in court has been banned from the roads.
Magistrate Maria Sofianos acknow…

Longstanding agreements between the Bermuda Airport Authority and United States agencies were discussed during a tour by the newly appointed US Consul-General of facilities at LF Wade International Ai…

The trial of four men accused of the fatal shooting of a teenager began in the Supreme Court today with the jury watching CCTV footage of the crime.
A brief video clip without sound showed a man in da…

Students seeking government scholarships have been given more time to submit their applications.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Education today confirmed that the deadline had been extended to next…

The Ministry of Health today announced a partnership with a Caribbean health organisation to strengthen Bermuda’s health and safety measures.
The Caribbean Public Health Agency will offer the Serve Sa…

The “sensational” world of seashells will be featured at a children’s event at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday.
Kids Hour at BUEI, an event sponsored by BF&M, is held on t…

Go-kart and cycle races will result in traffic restrictions in St David’s on Friday.
Racing will start from Mount Road at 4pm. The circuit will take in St Luke’s Lane, Texas Road and Great Bay Road b…

A bouquet of the springtime flower that became synonymous with Bermuda in the 19th century has arrived at Windsor Castle in time for Good Friday.
The floral gift of Easter lilies for King Charles III …

A plan for learner motorcycle riders to gain on-road training before taking a driving test is nearing completion, the transport minister said today.
Owen Darrell insisted: “This was a Throne Speech in…

A series of events including traditional kite-making activities are to take place this week in the Olde Towne culminating with the annual Walk to Calvary on Good Friday.
The organisers promised a “cel…