Royal Gazette

The island will be treated to a prelude to Cup Match on July 25 as young cricketers take to the pitch at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club for the Mini Cup Match Classic.
The annual summer day camp match, spo…

A groundbreaking genomics agreement will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Bermuda next year.
The fifth Bermuda Principles Impact Conference will take place from February 24 to March 2 at the Hamilto…

Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda has donated to two charities nominated by the firm’s staff.
The Women’s Resource Centre and Bermuda Education Network will both benefit from the donation.
Sylvia Oliveira, …

Accountancy firm KPMG has set up a global centre of excellence for island healthcare, based in Bermuda.
A company spokeswoman said that the facility will provide a hub to share experiences and learni…

Two teenagers are gaining hands-on experience in the work of firefighters during a four-week course that includes aspects related to safety protocols and teamwork.
Joaquin O’Connor and Dae’Jon Smith, …

A Canadian drug mule was sentenced to more than eight years behind bars after he was caught with $1.9 million worth of cannabis.
Radcliff Brown, 54, from Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty yesterday…

The Free Democratic Movement has pledged to keep all of Bermuda’s schools open if it becomes the next government.
Members of Bermuda’s third political party, including its leader, Marc Bean, unveiled…

Legislation banning single-use plastics should come to MPs’ attention before the end of the year, the home affairs minister said.
According to Walter Roban, a paper is being prepared to present to Cab…

A Bermudian fishing team is toasting its success, along with a formidable cash win, at the Bermuda Big Game Classic after landing a whopping blue marlin.
The 1,268lb fish, the third-heaviest taken in …

Electricity supplier Belco has defended its decision to ramp up prices, claiming that global inflation and infrastructure upgrades are to blame.
The company also insisted that the increase was calcul…

Members of the community are being encouraged to consider applying for “rewarding and impactful” careers at the executive level in the public service.
Cherie Whitter, the head of the public service, …

A free summer reading programme hosted at a Devonshire school has celebrated its second year in operation.
The Bermuda Education Network partnered with Somersfield Academy to deliver another round of …

The Free Democratic Movement pledged to keep all of Bermuda’s schools open if it becomes the next Government.
Members of Bermuda’s third political party, including its leader Marc Bean, unveiled the …

The One Bermuda Alliance has selected a technology expert to contest votes in a Warwick constituency at the next General Election.
It said that Dion Smith, the managing director of Smith Technologies …

A businessman and his colleagues have embarked on a fundraising drive through a weekly, free movie night to boost the image of a playground in Pembroke.
Alfred Butterfield, who operates Jazzy’s Treats…

The dog warden service could be strengthened and restrictions reintroduced on some breeds, the Minister of Home Affairs has said.
Walter Roban has received a report from the Canine Advisory Committee,…

A man who stole three motorbikes has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars.
Che Pennyman, 53, admitted taking the vehicles when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court at an earlier date.
He a…

A Brazilian national was accused of stealing money from HSBC Bermuda.
Luca Gabriel Bessa Banderia, 21, was also charged with attempting to steal funds from the bank and having $66,080 in cash, said to…

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is monitoring three young sea turtles, including a loggerhead that was found in April with one of its flippers missing.

Patrick Talbot, curator at BAMZ, said t…

Traffic lights on St John’s Road in Pembroke are temporarily out of service, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A ministry spokesman said at 4.45pm that traffic lights opposite the WER Joell St…

An American visitor has been treated for a broken arm after being involved in a crash on a rental scooter.
Police confirmed that the rider, a 54-year-old woman, was riding along Middle Road, Southampt…

The Endeavour sailing programme has partnered with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative offering training for public school educators from across Bermuda.
Reach Initiative uses sailing as an educational plat…

A government driver involved in a three-way collision was cleared of impaired driving suspicions after passing a breath test.
Police said that the 64-year-old driver, from Sandys, was driving a govern…

One of Bermuda’s oldest environmental charities has hired a new executive director.
Angelita “Angel” Smith was announced today as the newest member of Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s executive team.
Her hiri…

Eighteen youth leaders who participated in a college and career guidance workshop in New York last week have been recognised for their leadership abilities.
The group, which included two interns as we…