Royal Gazette

A woman told a court yesterday that she was sexually assaulted at least four times by a tenant in her family home and that the abuse started when she was just four years old.
The woman, now 35, who ca…

A newly launched study of whale song in Bermuda waters could reveal what “phrases” are shared across groups as humpbacks pass the island.
All humpbacks make noise underwater – but only the males are k…

No record was kept of how many schooldays children in the public education system have missed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
The Department of Education admitt…

Loss of the ability to speak after a brain injury can have a major effect on quality of life, an expert has said.
But Monica Kurz said there were therapeutic services on the island to help people to r…

The health minister said tonight that coronavirus vaccinations would continue even after a Hamilton clinic shuts tomorrow.
Kim Wilson said the Pier 6 vaccination centre would be available at several o…

The Premier tonight fired his national security minister.
David Burt announced that he had asked the Governor to “revoke the appointment” of Renée Ming.
Mr Burt said: “I met with MP Ming today and inf…

The Overseas Territories are united in their support of sanctions against Russia, according to the UK Overseas Territory Association.
Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos and president o…

Electricity bills will go up on Friday after a rate increase for the island’s power provider was approved.
The Regulatory Authority, which oversees energy and telecommunications in Bermuda, has given …

Plans to build a funicular railway at a resort created out of a failed affordable housing project have been scrapped.
The showpiece funicular at the Bermudiana Beach Resort on South Road, Warwick woul…

The Senate today heard that “smoking weed” should not be seen as normal as the Upper House split down the middle on a vote on whether to legalise cannabis.
The vote on the second reading of the Canna…

The group Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda has appointed Stacey-Lee Williams as its first full-time and permanent executive director.
The antiracism charity said Ms Williams came to the role with …

University students will explore Bermuda’s role in environmental justice during an annual lunchtime presentation tomorrow.
The Bermuda College students will speak during Eco Lunch & Learn, an annu…

Two motorcycle riders were injured in a head-on collision in Southampton yesterday.
According to a police spokesman, officers received reports of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, near the junct…

The organisers of the Bermuda Carnival yesterday announced that they will not hold events over the Bermuda Heroes Weekend.
But carnival shows are still expected to go ahead over the June holiday weeke…

Cannabis legalisation could spark controversy in the Senate today – even though the Upper House no longer has the power to block the legal change.
The legislation is on the order paper for the Senate …

A pressure group looking at a law suit against the Government over allegations of mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic yesterday claimed many were afraid to speak out against the restrictions.
Eugen…

Researchers are working to study the life hidden in Bermuda’s depths in a bid to understand how to better protect it.
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences’ Currents newsletter said the two-year stu…

An island in Harrington Sound has been transformed into a living classroom for Bermuda’s students with the support of the LOM Financial Group.
The investment firm has donated $50,000 to the Bermuda Zo…

Injuries suffered by a 52-year-old man in a collision yesterday are not believed to be life-threatening, police said today.
Police earlier reported that it appeared the injured man was overtaking anot…

A man and a woman who died after separate road crashes at the weekend were today named by police.
Wayne Augustus, 51, lost his life after a single vehicle motorcycle crash in Southampton the early hou…

A plan to use a waterside park for sail training has been approved by the Department of Planning.
The application, submitted by Adwick Planning on behalf of the non-profit USail, said Harrington Sound…

Community and sports clubs have been awarded a total of $175,000 from the Government’s confiscated assets and capital development grant programme.
Cheques were presented by David Burt, the Premier and…

Black History Month events at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club have resulted in a $2,000 donation to two charities.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said that $2,000 was raised though February’s BHM ce…

A police Sergeant and his wife appeared in Magistrates’ Court today accused of harassing the former Commissioner of Police and the the former head of police discipline.
Mark Monk, 39, was charged with…

A law firm hopes to fill a gap in funding for young people pursuing worthwhile endeavours outside of traditional scholarship.

Conyers said it will award up to $10,000 a year through its “Future Le…

The Bermuda Tourism Authority hopes to get people in the water next month as part of its inaugural Bermuda Dive Month event.
The event – created in partnership with the Bermuda dive community – will o…