Royal Gazette

The summer ferry schedule will come into effect from next Monday.
According to a spokeswoman for the Department of Marine and Ports Services, the new timetable will see the return of daily weekday se…

The importance of creating conditions that help people to limit substance abuse was highlighted by the Minister of National Security at a seminar for community leaders.
Michael Weeks also said that th…

The Bermuda Zoological Society invited people who are passionate about protecting the environment to apply for scholarships.
Students who are working towards an environmental degree can apply for the …

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of an industrial accident at the Fairmont Southampton over the weekend.
Two males were taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital afte…

A pair of blockbusters is to be screened at the City Hall car park this week, the City of Hamilton announced.
The Fresh Air Films: Drive-in Edition was cancelled on Saturday due to bad weather.
On Th…

Students representing Bermuda and Canada showcased their debating and public speaking skills at Somersfield Academy last month.
A spokeswoman said the school hosted the National Public Speaking and D…

New visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago nationals are still set to come into effect on April 23, the Bermuda Government has warned.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Economy and Labour said the ne…

A young Bermudian is one step closer to becoming an industrial mechanic through a government apprenticeship.
Tejon Outerbridge, a member of the millwright apprenticeship programme, is completing part …

Four Bermuda Police Service staff members have won recognition for their outstanding contributions to policing.
Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns, Julie Trott, Inspector Cerepha Bridgeman and C…

The side-effects of synthetic cannabinoids have likely motivated the crackdown on hemp products, a supplier of the plant said.
Khomeini Taalib-Din, the owner of Best Buds, said that many adverse react…

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

A scientist who is studying the impact of invasive plants on Bermuda’s landscape has advised residents to be cautious about where horticultural waste is discarded.
Alison Copeland also said that resea…

The streets of Hamilton were bursting with creativity this week as the island celebrated its second Bermuda Walls Mural Festival.
More than a dozen local and overseas artists turned slabs of blank bui…

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…