Royal Gazette

Lanes will be closed in Paget tomorrow while horticultural work is carried out, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said.
He explained that work will be on eastbound verges from Lovers Lane t…

Four Bermudians were awarded the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Roderick Burchall, Sandra Beach, Colour Sergeant Wayne Furbert and Shane Powell were r…

A holiday weekend packed with events will likely strain the island’s public transportation system far beyond capacity, according to taxi drivers.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Transport said yeste…

Household trash will be being collected one day later than usual due to National Heroes Day on Monday, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A ministry spokesman said that because of the holiday, g…

Preschool and primary school students learnt about the importance of marine conservation at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute last week.
To celebrate World Ocean Day, BUEI guided more than…

Child daycare allowances are set to be increased and widened, Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, told MPs today.
A new three tier income band system is being introduced to make more pa…

A health monitoring app to help people follow their immunisation schedule is up and running, the Minister of Health announced this morning.
Healthy People Bda will feature a vaccine schedule to find o…

David Burt has declined to explain why his Butterfield Bank account is no longer operational.
The Premier has been given multiple opportunities to address the matter after a money transfer to his acc…

Bad weather forecasts for tomorrow, including the likelihood of gale-force gusts and lightning, has led the organisers of Bermuda Carnival to call off a raft-up planned at Shelly Bay.
Conditions pred…

Legislation designed to protect personal data and information is expected to come into force on January 1, 2025, the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office announced today.
Vance Campbell said tha…

The Regulatory Authority is to provide the public with an update on research carried out on the use of an offshore wind farm in Bermuda.
The presentation, which takes place at Penno’s Wharf, St Georg…

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard is urging people to enjoy their time on the water safely as the island prepares for a long holiday weekend.
An RBR spokesman said the Coast Guard will be on incr…

An American visitor medevaced to the US for treatment after a serious road collision on June 6 has been named by police as the island’s eighth road death of 2023.
Duane Presti, 69, was riding a rental…

Bermuda marked the 64th anniversary of the Theatre Boycott today, with more festivities scheduled to take place next month.
The 1959 boycott, led by the Progressive Group, led to the desegregation of …

Waiting times for a bed at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital have increased to almost 15 hours on average for Emergency Department patients, new figures reveal.
A survey of admissions in the two-w…

Boaters are being encouraged to use the new marina and docks in St George’s and help boost the local economy.
Mark Soares, president of the newly-opened St George’s Marina and Super Yacht Dock, said …

Guest performers at the upcoming Bermuda Piano Festival will be offering a free master class and private lessons for all ages this month.
The sixth annual event is scheduled to take place over three …

An angry parent said she had to withdraw her son from a public school over what she claimed were ineffectual responses to bullying.
The parent of the 11-year-old said she felt no recourse other than t…

Work to create a comprehensive mental health pathway for the island is still ongoing, according to the Ministry of Health.
A spokeswoman said progress has been made on the creation of an Adult Mental …

Around 40 people expanded their gardening and tree maintenance skills through a weeklong horticulture and arboriculture training programme.
Organised by the Skills Development Programme, the course w…

Revellers are being encouraged to “be a hero” and make sure to celebrate safely during the National Heroes Day holiday weekend.
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament, who outlined the Bermuda Police Servic…

More than $800,000 was raised in a record-shattering fundraiser to benefit the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
A spokeswoman for the charity said $642,205 was raised in 24 hours during last month’s …

A tough promotions course continued to test the mettle of Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers over the weekend as each of the group aims to earn their first stripe.
The Potential Junior Non-Commissioned O…

Front Street will be filled with pomp and ceremony on Saturday morning for the King’s Birthday Parade.
The event, the first to be observed in Bermuda for King Charles III, will begin at 10.30am and t…

A circus featuring trapeze artists, acrobats and stunt performers will be coming to Bermuda this autumn.
Tuffy Nicholas, owner and producer of Super American Circus, told members of the Hamilton Rota…