Royal Gazette

Bermuda’s newest soldiers completed the first step of their military careers as they finished two weeks of tough basic training at the weekend. But the occasion was not marked by the normal parade i…

A man died this morning after he was stabbed outside a sports club. Another man injured in the same incident was being treated at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. His condition is unknown. Detec…

Police have warned that a pyramid scheme that claimed be a “co-operatives is being promoted around the island. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, head of the Bermuda Police Crime Division, said …

Two men aged in their twenties were today being treated in hospital for “multiple injuries” after they were shot last night. Police today gave a more detailed description of the lone suspect in the in…

The AXA End-to-End drew a smaller than usual but enthusiastic crowd to Bermuda’s roads this morning for the annual tradition. A woman who named herself only as Joliana said: “It’s about the snacks, th…

A former senior magistrate who stepped down from the bench in 2018 for private practice has been taken on by a new law firm. Archibald Warner has joined Resolution Chambers as the firm’s senior legal …

A free virtual boarding school fair will be held Monday and Tuesday at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Admissions staff from eight schools in Britain and four in Canada will be on hand f…

Judicial department staff have declared a vote of no confidence in their management, citing “bullying, harassment and victimisation” in a letter from their union representative filed on Thursday with …

A solo exhibition of new works by photographer AB Wilson has opened online at Black Pony Gallery. The exhibition by the self-taught artist features a series of 14 photographs created post shelter-in-p…

A charity dedicated to fighting racism said Bermuda’s history of land thefts have contributed to ongoing inequality on the island. Lynne Winfield, president of Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, to…

An expert on African American youth activism and development is to speak as part of a virtual conference for Bermuda’s social workers. Shawn Ginwright, an associate professor of Africana studies at Sa…

Police are at the scene of a double shooting in the area of Pembroke West. Both victims are stable and being treated at the hospital, according to Detective Inspector Kenten Trott of the serious crime…

Walkers and cyclists can still sign up for tomorrow’s AXA End-to-End, organisers said today. More than 400 people have already registered for the annual fundraiser. Anne Mello, the event’s chairwoman,…

Two passengers who arrived on a British Airways flight have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health said today. The pair are “symptomatic” residents who received a positive result …

Hotel workers are protesting at Fairmont Southampton this morning over what is claimed to be a lack of guarantees from management. About 20 people gathered at the property before 10am but more were ex…

A Tropical Storm Warning was lifted this morning as Hurricane Epsilon drifted away from the island. As of 6am the Category 1 hurricane was about 195 miles east-northeast of Bermuda and moving northwar…

A bereaved widow hit out yesterday after she was told a backlog at the coroner’s office was to blame for a months-long wait for a document needed to settle her husband’s estate. The 62-year-old Devons…

A Bermudian man who fled the US 14 years ago after he was involved in a crash that seriously injured a teenager has lost a fight against extradition. Paul Martin, 64, argued that his extradition order…

The 1920 land grab that took place in Tucker’s Town could not happen today, a historian testified yesterday. Duncan McDowall, a Canadian, said the process used to displace residents from their land “w…

Police could not interview airline staff about an alleged assault of a child by the assistant director of the Government’s child protection agency at the airport until four months after a complaint wa…

A series of videos designed to explain Bermuda’s political system have been created to mark the 400th anniversary of Parliament. The animated video series is intended to educate the public – particula…

The Little Venice Group of restaurants and Bermuda Gas have cooked up a token of appreciation for essential workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, …

A former national security minister forced to stand down has been unveiled as the new chairman of the board for the Bermuda Tourism Authority. David Burt, the Premier, announced today that Wayne Caine…

A trio of university students with a passion for the environment were given cash awards from a conservation charity today to fund their education for the year. The Bermuda Zoological Society awarded F…

School pupils decorated 108 Halloween pumpkins as part of a school competition. Suzanne DeCouto, the director of advancement at Mount St Agnes in Hamilton, said: “The kids are doing a lot more things …

Hurricane Epsilon continued to weaken this morning, but is still considered a potential threat to the island. The Bermuda Weather Service’s 11.30am update said the storm had weakened to a Category 1 h…

The Royal Gazette, in conjunction with the Washington Post News Service and Bloomberg News, will be offering The Washington Post’s livestream programming of the final presidential debate of 2020. …

Visitors to the National Sports Centre are reminded of items that are banned from the facility. Craig Tyrrell, senior vice president of operations at the centre, warned that visitors risk having items…

The coronavirus testing station at Southside will be closed to walk-ins and the general community on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said today. A spokeswoman told residents that it will be open for “t…

The Commissioner of Police yesterday accused a “small minority” of officers under investigation over their behaviour on the job for the launch of a social media attack against him. Stephen Corbishley …

The complaint circulated on WhatsApp about Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley made several allegations about his personal and professional life. The allegations concerned: * A social media mess…

An ambitious plan to turn Ordnance Island into a destination designed to showcase the island’s seagoing history was yesterday unveiled by the Corporation of St George. The Corporation has already move…

A cancer charity yesterday asked men to “man up” to spread knowledge about the health problems they faced. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre teamed up with razor company Gillette to encourage men t…

The Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment yesterday paid tribute to the newest recruits to volunteer for the service. Lieutenant-Colonel Ben Beasley said: “These recruits represent some of …

A doctor and teacher who was the first black medical director at the island’s hospital has died. Ronald Lightbourne was 84. The father of three, who finished medical school at Loma Linda University in…

Our Senate was recently the object of attention, but sadly the focus wasn’t on the role it plays in our system of governance and whether it could benefit from reform. Pity that. The issue of reform …

Schoolchildren were yesterday praised for their part in a government work experience programme which was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. The closing ceremony could not be held for the professional…

Travellers headed to Bermuda from New York now have access to a quick Covid-19 pre-travel screening service in keeping with the Bermuda Government’s health protocols. The Bermuda Tourism Authority an…

Hurricane Epsilon, now a “strong Category 2 storm”, is expected to deliver marginal tropical storm force winds on Thursday and Friday as it nears the island, the director of the Bermuda Weather Servic…

The lifeguard service at a popular beach was today suspended because of rough seas. The Department of Parks said lifeguard cover at Horseshoe Bay stopped at 1pm until further notice. A spokesman said:…

Anti-bullying and harassment clauses are to be included in the collective bargaining agreements for the Bermuda Public Services Union, the union president announced today. Armell Thomas said: “Bullyin…

A Bermudian man has been jailed for more than three years in the UK after he threatened two people with an imitation shotgun. Jahkiel Samuels, 35, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to a charge …

Kirk Cooper has been inducted in the Newport Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. The late Bermuda sailing legend made his debut in the 635-mile race as a teenager and went on to make a further 16 appearances…

Shares of Butterfield Bank were up 25 cents, or 1 per cent, to $25.25 after 516 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index. On the New York Stock Exchange, the bank’s shares were up 34 cents, or 1.35 per c…

The Regulatory Authority is inviting members of the public, electronic communications sectoral participants and sectoral providers and other interested parties to comment on a proposed change of contr…

Former West Ham United player and manager Harry Redknapp hailed Clyde Best as a true pioneer and icon for helping to pave the way for future black football players to follow in his footsteps. During h…

So … about this lady right here. Roughly eight years ago, August 2012, while at a dinner for the Jamaican Association of Bermuda, she pulled me to the side and said: “Stop wasting your energy on Fac…

Dear Sir, You may remember that I ran in the 2012 election as an independent candidate. I ran on the platform of liberal socio-capitalism, which was a popular political term of the time. I later reali…

America at the moment is poised in its history to decide whether the nation will move to the higher ground of true justice for all, or continue on a path where lessons that should have been learnt in …

Scott Neil, Assistant Business Editor Digital data is the future for insurance and reinsurance if the sector hopes to achieve efficiency gains and other benefits, according to Whitespace Software Ltd….