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Saltus Grammar School is hosting a student-led assembly next week featuring discussions on Black History Month. Middle and senior level students in the school’s Diversity and Inclusion group will spe…

A young businessman inspired by his own misfortune has launched a drive providing suits to young men looking to succeed. Mikal Minors, founder of the soon-to-be-registered clothing and entertainment b…

A man who claimed to be escaping muggers when he was caught drink driving while banned from the roads was fined $4,000 and disqualified for a further two years last week. Quadir Maynard, 27, told Magi…

Two new homes were created last year by the Bermuda Housing Trust despite problems created by the Covid-19 pandemic, MPs have been told. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, s…

The last casualty of a 19th century war between the United Kingdom and the United States was remembered today. A ceremony to commemorate Midshipman Richard Dale of the US Navy was held at St Peter’s …

Two people were injured today when engine parts from a Boeing 747 operated by Bermudian-based Longtail Aviation fell off and crashed into a Dutch town. The incident happened after one of the 747’s fo…

Political allies and colleagues today said a last farewell to a veteran trade unionist. LaVerne Furbert, who died earlier this month, was praised as a “lioness”, a “warrior” and “a voice for the voic…

The opposition One Bermuda Alliance Party has questioned Government plans to shut down almost half of the island’s 18 primary schools. And Shadow Education Minister Susan Jackson also called for more …

“Vaccine hesitancy” is being switched for “vaccine acceptance”, the House of Assembly was told yesterday. Measures against the coronavirus pandemic came up for discussion as MPs approved an emergency …

Football supporters around the world enjoy matches played at the highest level with the most advanced technology to assist referees in making tough decisions to keep the sport respectable and as fair …

The next instalment of Restaurant Weeks will take place from January 13 to February 10 next year. The dates were announced last night by the Bermuda Tourism Authority after this year’s event ended on…

The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is to get sweeping new powers over betting shops with a change in legislation expected in the year ahead, the senior magistrate revealed yesterday [WEDNESDAY]. Jua…

The Bermuda Police Service is looking to hire a digital forensics officer who can unearth clues to crimes locked in computers and mobile phones. The high-tech crime-solver will be responsible for secu…

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has turned more of its focus on attracting visitors from Charlotte and London – and older travellers – as part of its drive to rebuild the industry. Glenn Jones, the int…

MPs this afternoon started a major debate on legislation to legalise cannabis and create a regulated business framework for the drug. Kathy Lynn Lightbourne-Simmons, the Attorney General, kicked off t…

Two charities received a boost today through donations from the City of Hamilton. A spokeswoman said the quango’s social committee donated $3,000 to Focus Counselling Services and $2,000 to Teen Have…

Three people were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College last night. Craig Bridgewater, Janet Ferguson and the family of the late Eva Hodgson, received distinctive stoles – o…

Non-Bermudians will be able to become long-term residents if they invest a minimum of $2.5 million in Bermuda, the Labour Minister announced this morning. Jason Hayward unveiled the new economic inves…

Maximum prices will be set for commonly used drugs under new legislation tabled in the House of Assembly this morning. Tabling amendments to the Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act, health minister K…

Three people from Bermuda will take part in a 24-hour global event to deliver presentations on their passions. Cushi Ming, Sara Westhead and Ashley Aitken will represent the island in the Internationa…

Bermuda has “tremendous opportunities” to take action on climate change, the Governor has said. Rena Lalgie added that younger generations will look for answers from their elders about what was done t…

Rena Lalgie made history two months ago when she became Bermuda’s first female and first Black Governor. This week, she sat down with The Royal Gazette to share some of her initial impressions on …

Government backbenchers will be allowed a conscience vote on introducing the island’s first legal cannabis regime. And the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance signalled ahead of the debate in the House of…

Child and family welfare campaigners raised concerns yesterday about cannabis laws that are to be debated in the House of Assembly today. They feared that giving the green light to growing and selling…

A man told the Supreme Court he believed he was the target of a shooting because he had made a police statement about a gang leader in the wake of his son’s murder. Richard Steede said he recognised t…

More than 30 people received their second Covid-19 vaccination too early and will have to get a third shot before they are fully immunised. The Ministry of Health admitted the mistake this evening an…

Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley has referred a video showing a motorcyclist allowing a child passenger to take the handlebars while riding on a public road to the roads policing unit. The f…

Repairing the storm-damaged entrance to Elbow Beach is “high on the list” of jobs to be addressed by the Government, the public works minister said today. Barricades and caution markings were put acr…

“Short term pain will lead to long term gain” for drivers as Belco in tandem with the Government prepares to dig up Middle Road in Warwick starting on Monday. The dig will close the westbound lane of …

A firearm was found just days after gunshots were reported in an eastern parish, The Royal Gazette understands. The weapon is believed to have been found in a garden in the Harlem Heights area of Hami…

Two women sustained minor injuries after falling from a motorcycle yesterday morning when another rider snatched a chain off the driver’s neck. A police spokesman said the robbery occurred at 9.30am o…

Clarence Maxwell A noted academic is to be honoured at a special dinner celebrating Black History Month next week. Clarence Maxwell, an assistant professor of History at Millersville University in Lan…

A terminally ill woman who brought comfort to others with cancer has died after a long illness. Kevina Santucci, a mother of one, was 34. Ms Santucci found out in 2014 at age 28 that she had spindle c…

Sacking workers who choose not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 would breach employment law, the Ministry of Labour warned yesterday. A spokesman added that staff who do not get the jab would still b…

An extra hour to serve customers will benefit restaurants – but restaurateurs said more action must be taken to help them keep their doors open. Phil Barnett, head of the Island Restaurant Group which…

Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, has rejected calls to abolish “coerced” collective worship in schools. Mr Rabain said he supported legislation which dictates that schools “shall begin with …

Government will not comment on a pilot convicted of driving a public ferry into a floating dock while impaired until an investigation has been completed. A Ministry of Transport spokeswoman said inqui…

Road works will affect bus service to Knapton Hill, the Ministry of Transport has announced. A spokeswoman said that the Route 3 bus – which usually travels up Harrington Hundreds Road and over Knapto…

Transport workers walked off the job yesterday because of a dispute over “an ongoing disciplinary matter”, it has been revealed. And the Bermuda Public Services Union has taken a swipe at transport of…

Two new positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported today out of 543 test results, the Ministry of Health said this evening. One of the new cases is a resident who arrived on the British Airways fli…

A missing 72-year-old woman has been found thanks to a quick thinking member of the public. Rachelle Paquette was last seen in the South Road Devonshire area, near Tee Street, at about 11:53am this mo…

National security minister, Renee Ming, has thanked police officers enforcing the Covid-19 curfew. The Bermuda Police Service’s Covid-19 Compliance Team has been responsible for nightly curfew checks….

Student numbers at The Bermuda College have more than doubled in the last five years according to the Ministry of Education. And, the ministry said, the numbers are up in part because of wider access…

Buses were back on the roads last night after industrial action by staff meant the service ground to a halt. The unannounced walkout by Department of Transportation supervisors started yesterday morni…

St George’s has lost almost half the cruise ship visits booked for this year, the Mayor of the Olde Towne revealed yesterday. George Dowling III said there were 13 cruise calls listed for Penno’s Whar…

Six pupils at an international school have been appointed acting prefects. Azari Kelly, Matthew Mitchell, Zyrah Trott, Matthew Forrester, Keziah Smith and Jordan Smith all study at the Chatmore Britis…

The Supreme Court yesterday heard how armed police arrested a man outside his family home just after a shooting incident. Officers told the court yesterday that they descended on Zachary Fox’s Pembrok…

An overseas company asked to redesign Bermuda’s public school system will be paid more than $2 million, it has been revealed. A notice published in the Official Gazette on Monday said that Innovation …

A bid to introduce vertical farming to Bermuda has yet to bear fruit – but the Government said discussions continued. The Government earlier announced that a proposal would go before the Cabinet Commi…

As usual, The Royal Gazette will be providing video coverage and live updates from this evening’s Covid-19 press conference. David Burt, the Premier, and Kim Wilson, the health minister, are expected…