Royal Gazette

An upcoming bicycle race will affect motorists on the morning of June 2, the Ministry of Public Works warned.
Bermuda Bicycle Association’s VT Construction Road Race is to take place in Hamilton Paris…

A member of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who was enlisted more than 25 years ago will become its next Commanding Officer, Government House announced this morning.
Major Duncan Simons will take over the…

A mainstay of the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society known for his love of song was also a major importer of the island’s souvenirs for tourists.
Terry Draycott, a keen player with the Renegades rug…

The Government is pressing ahead with plans to abolish outdated rules and regulations that stifle business development.
At a press conference today, David Burt said that the Government had received 95…

Fixing an “alarming” shortage of substitute teachers for public schools should be the Department of Education’s top priority, teachers’ representatives insisted.
Dante Cooper, the general secretary of…

A health clinic for men offered medical services to a record 50 people on Saturday.
The Daily Male Men’s Health Clinic was held at the Bermuda Industrial Union and provided free services including te…

A man has been arrested after two bikes collided in Devonshire yesterday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said two men were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the crash on Nor…

A Hamilton hotel is to undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation that will include rebranding as a more upmarket establishment, the introduction of an outdoor pizzeria and a poolside bar.
The overhaul…

Two motorcyclists are in hospital after a collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire this evening.
According to a police spokesman, the crash happened shortly after 7pm near the junction with Loyal H…

Bus services will be disrupted this week to allow about 80 drivers to undergo training on a new digital fare system.
As a result, the regular schedule has been revised from tomorrow through to Thursda…

Resurfacing work on a stretch of road in Southampton has been completed ― with Collector’s Hill next in line for work, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
“We are pleased with the completed pavin…

Trash normally collected on Friday, the Bermuda Day holiday, will now be collected on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
A ministry spokesman said: “Recycling collection occurs every o…

Work to improve access to a St George’s beach are still ongoing after a series of unforeseen challenges, but the public can still visit the beach.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Publi…

The House of Assembly has approved tax breaks for the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club as the renovations at the property continue.
Kim Swan, the Junior Minister for Tourism, said the Tourism Investme…

The plan to revamp the City of Hamilton will be accepted by the end of the year, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office confirmed on Friday.
Public consultation for the Draft City of Hamilton Plan 2024 e…

A rampant chronic illness that often goes unnoticed was at the heart of a public health screening at City Hall in Hamilton for World Hypertension Day.
Physicians set up booths offering tests and physi…

Corrections officers were paid more than $1 million in overtime because of an acute shortage of staff, the House of Assembly heard.
The Department of Education also paid $2.6 million for substitute te…

Lifeguard pay could be increased and work permits fast-tracked in an attempt to increase the number of people watching over the island’s beaches.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Publi…

Derrick Hendrickson will be competing in his first Bermuda Day half-marathon next week in memory of his mother.
Mr Hendrickson, 39, said he always wanted to run the annual race.
He has decided to do …

An opposition MP apologised to the House of Assembly today after he was ejected during the last sitting.
Scott Pearman, a One Bermuda Alliance member, was removed from the chamber after his remark ear…

A primary school in Southampton was unable to open today because of a staff shortage.
Pupils at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School were turned away after an “unexpected high number of staff absences”.
E…

Cashless payments will be launched for the island’s buses and ferries on June 24, MPs heard.
Wayne Furbert, the transport minister, said digital fares, pledged in the 2023 Throne Speech, would mark “a…

A public-relations campaign will be launched by the Department of Health to increase understanding of the Stars childcare regulation scheme, MPs heard today.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, told t…

Legislation for a cybersecurity framework protecting “critical national information infrastructure assets” goes before MPs for debate today in the House of Assembly.
The Cybersecurity Act 2024 comes i…

Candidates looking to win a seat in the House of Assembly next week will answer questions from young people as part of interviews organised by Bermuda Youth Connect.
Lindsay Simmons, Robert King a…

Police have confirmed the death of a 61-year-old woman after an incident in the Wellington Slip Road area of St George’s.
Na’imah Astwood, the Acting Commissioner of Police, said that at about 10.55am…

The Government has called on the Opposition to propose changes to standing orders over debate schedules after complaints were made about shifting calendars.
On Wednesday, Robin Tucker, the Opposition …

Applause and cheers broke out as the 2024 graduating class of the Bermuda College was urged to seize every opportunity life throws at them.
This year’s outgoing class features 102 graduates, 42 of who…

The island’s public transport system has come under the microscope of Cayman Islands officials hoping to make improvements to their own network.
Alicia de Vries and Andrew Ashton, who are serving with…

The Supreme Court declined to strike out allegations of malicious prosecution launched against a police officer.
Dantae Williams and Teshae Trott launched legal action against Detective Chief Inspecto…

Harbour Nights is to return to Front Street tonight with a focus on the island’s cultural heritage and environmental conservation.
The event, sponsored by Keep Bermuda Beautiful and the Department of …