Royal Gazette

A teenager who lost his life after a scooter crash on Tuesday morning has been named by police.
Michael Spence-Durrant, 17, was seriously injured on June 20 after the motorbike he was riding struck a…

Because of scheduled roadwork, Store Hill will be open to one lane of traffic two days next week, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A ministry spokesperson said One Communications will trench a…

Visitors to the Bermuda National Gallery will be able to walk into an immersive “painting“ that totally surrounds them.
The work, Kinesis, has been created by the Bermudian artist Catherine Lapsley an…

A celebration in music of Bermuda’s National Heroes has been postponed out of respect for the late trade unionist Ottiwell Simmons.
The annual Premier’s Concert, which was scheduled for Sunday at the …

A charity for older people highlighted the support it received from a former union leader and MP as the organisation joined others to mourn his passing.
Age Concern Bermuda added that Ottiwell Simmons…

Residents and visitors can watch family films at parks and on beaches around the island this summer — completely free of charge.
The Department of Parks will offer this through its monthly Movies in …

Bermuda’s road safety organisation has extended condolences to the families of those who died in recent traffic incidents saying it will intensify efforts to educate the public.
The island recorded it…

BF&M is encouraging residents to stay fit and healthy by hosting a “wellness week” later this month.
The event, which will be held at Barr’s Park Bay between June 26 and June 30, will feature fre…

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recognised nine government scientists for their commitment to society, as part of Ocean Science Day,
Observed today, Unesco describes Ocean Science Day as “a tradition…

A tropical depression in the southern Atlantic is inching closer to Bermuda after developing overnight, and could pass over the island next week.
Tropical Depression Four was initially located well t…

Residents have expressed anger and frustration after a Carnival event kept them awake through the night and apparently caused damage to the grounds of a national park.
The Nova Mas Sunrise Swizzle ev…

Bermuda officials recently met with the founder of Breeze Airways about the Bermuda market as efforts continue to improve flight connections to the island.
Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, wa…

People can learn more about a former Governor, how the island’s name was used during the 17th century and the American Revolutionary War by reading the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest publication…

Dockyard will echo with the sound of music on July 1 as the Bermuda Philharmonic performs a concert inspired by the rich history of cinema.
Kate Kayaian of the Bermuda Philharmonic said that the conce…

Narinder Hargun, the Chief Justice, is to step down from the post.
A statement from Government House confirmed that Mr Hargun had notified Rena Lalgie, the Governor, that he will be retiring at the en…

Seven young Bermudians toasted their success last week after they graduated from Bacardi’s Shake Your Future programme.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Economy and Labour said the programme offered th…

The Bermuda National Trust has welcomed four new directors to its council.
The new directors are Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons.
Mr DeGregorio, a partner at Deloitte, t…

Bermuda’s road deaths reached double digits yesterday after two lives were lost in separate crashes within 24 hours.
The victims of both crashes are male, and the toll for the year has reached ten.
Th…

Praise continued to flood in commemorating the life of the veteran former MP and Bermuda Industrial Union leader Ottiwell Simmons.
A BIU spokesman said that Mr Simmons was at the helm of the union du…

The legal battle over the financing behind the failed Par-la-Ville Hotel project is set to go to trial in New York next week.
Mexico Infrastructure Financing has accused the Corporation of Hamilton an…

A nature lover and dedicated supporter of the arts made his home on the island for decades after chancing upon Bermuda during a holiday.
George Peterich, a trustee of the Bermuda National Gallery and …

A doctor who sued a health clinic over an alleged employment contract breach has had his case dismissed.
Jeffrey MacLeod was seeking more than $200,000 in lost earnings and expenses from Bermuda Medic…

The island has lost a second life to the roads in a single day after a crash in St David’s.
It marks the tenth death on Bermuda’s roads for 2023.
A male rider was fatally injured at about 6.15pm after…

No major incidents of antisocial behaviour were reported over the National Heroes Day weekend, however a series of arrests were made for impaired driving, drugs and outstanding warrants
A Bermuda Poli…