Royal Gazette

The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus has forced countries across the globe to tighten entry restrictions for travellers.
For people planning to get off the island for Christma…

Everything came up roses for a florist after its shop scooped the top prize in both categories in a Christmas window decorating contest.
Demco, on Hamilton’s Church Street, won best Christmas window, …

The Ministry of Health will host a press briefing this afternoon to provide an update on the Covid-19 pandemic.
The briefing is scheduled to begin at 2pm and will feature Kim Wilson, the Minister of H…

The Transport Minister, Lawrence Scott, will hold a press conference at 10.30am today on the bus dispute.
Bus drivers stopped work yesterday in a dispute over conversations that they claim had been re…

Three frisky siblings have journeyed from New York to a new home in Bermuda.
The red ruffed lemurs have joined the ring-tailed lemurs already resident in the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo’s Madagas…

The jury is in for this year’s Christmas Short Story Contest – and the competition was fierce.
But the winners have been chosen, as well as some honourable mentions, and the lucky winners will today l…

A recruitment drive will be held next week for people interested in careers in the hotel industry for the 2022 season.
Positions are expected to be available in serving, housekeeping, bartending and a…

A charity has appealed to the public to give support to victims and survivors of domestic violence over the Christmas holidays.
The Centre Against Abuse has written an open letter to highlight the ad…

A fuel company said last night it is in discussions with Belco after complaints over fumes in the Ferry Reach area.
Alcindor Bonamy, general manager at Sol Petroleum Bermuda, said the company had alre…

Green campaigners have hit out at a “conflict of interest” over a controversial Government deal with an energy firm to bring tidal power to Bermuda.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce…

Work at the post office in Southampton means it will stay closed until early next year, the Government said yesterday.
It was earlier expected to be open this month.
A Government spokeswoman said: “Th…

Work on Harbour Road will cover a bigger area than expected, the Government said tonight.
The news came after a barge was brought in to help keep one lane open to traffic while work was carried out be…

Omicron variant cases of the coronavirus have doubled since health officials announced 16 cases at the start of the week, it was announced tonight.
The news came as the number of active Covid-19 cases…

The bus drivers went on strike this afternoon, according to the Ministry of Transport.
A spokeswoman said service had been interrupted after industrial action by the Bermuda Industrial Union.
No cause…

Motorists have been warned that the return of the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday evening will have an impact on traffic.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said that traffic will only be …

The Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, is to hold a press conference today at 1pm on the Finger solar project at the airport
Last month, The Royal Gazette
reported that electricity from the pr…

David Burt instructed a senior civil servant to ensure Ewart Brown was compensated for financial losses at his two clinics after the One Bermuda Alliance government slashed fees for medical scans.
The…

A Bermudian businessman has defended himself against a firestorm of complaints after residents cried foul after promised deliveries to the island of low-cost meat never arrived.
Kevin Simmons, head of…

A barge has been brought in to help with roadworks on Harbour Road – something the Government ruled out last month because it would cost $8,000 a day.
On Tuesday morning workers on a construction barg…

Government House has been ordered to release part of a record which raises “questions about the procedures” used by a committee which reviews complaints about judges.
Information Commissioner Gitanjal…

Bermudians will have to wait until next year’s Budget to see if changes to tariff regulations will have financial implications, the Senate was told yesterday.
Adrianna Hodgson, junior finance minister…

The replacement of paper with online transactions at the Department of Immigration was slowed by the impact of Covid-19 as well as by old equipment, the labour minister said Friday.
But Jason Hayward …

An Opposition senator tonight claimed that “too many” questions about jobs figures were left unanswered by the Government.
Ben Smith highlighted that it was important to have information so that the s…

New travel regulations on unvaccinated visitors to the island have been eased for minors – two days after the rules came into effect.
Regulations that came into force on Monday initially required non-…

A commencement ceremony was held for the latest student cohort of a maritime career programme.
The Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme, which runs in partnership with the Bermuda College’s Profe…

The Bermuda Audubon is embarking on its annual count of wild birds and is asking the public for help.
This Saturday, 22 volunteers will take part in the National Audubon’s Annual Christmas Bird Count…

Mike Sharpe has left “big shoes behind on the track” the Senate heard as the Upper House paid tribute to the Olympian and veteran broadcaster.
Senators praised Mr Sharpe for his contribution to Bermud…

A 25-year-old man this morning admitted his involvement in a daylight shooting in St David’s earlier this year.
Daquan Williams pleaded guilty in Supreme Court to a charge that he unlawfully shot Isai…

The Minister of Health has urged members of the community to get their Covid-19 booster jab as soon as possible in order to stay safe over the Christmas period.
Kim Wilson said: “If you want to stay …

A 15-year-old girl who went missing has returned “safe and well”, police announced.
The Bermuda Police Service had been trying to locate Saphire Wainwright who was last seen around 11.15am on Saturday…

An application for a judicial review into the legitimacy of a Commission of Inquiry into land grabs could not be heard – because the island’s civil court judges were conflicted.
Raymond Davis, also kn…

Police expect to pass a file to prosecutors early next year into the disappearance of a taxpayer-funded $800,000 loan to an American music promoter and his Bermudian employee.
The cash was lent in Apr…

A scientist’s hunch nine months ago put the island’s Covid-19 test programme ahead of the curve in quickly tracking the Omicron variant of the virus.
The new strain was second-guessed earlier this ye…

Residents in St George’s have called for action over a foul stench from the Ferry Reach oil dock.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said the smell had forced him to stay indoors and shut all th…

An expert woodworker whose work ranged from antique furniture restoration to prized artworks was remembered by friends as “a master”.
Frederick Phillips’ creations can be found in historic buildings a…

Volunteers from the Garden Club of Bermuda decorated the landmark Birdcage for Christmas – but their work was removed within hours after it was claimed it was a traffic hazard.
A spokeswoman for the c…

Shoppers can receive a ten cent discount on their purchases if they bring a reusable shopping bag, a grocery store chain announced.
The discount will be effective immediately at all MarketPlace and Pr…

Students at Saltus learnt about cross-cultural communication as part of a diversity conference.
From November 29 to December 3, five students, including the school’s year 2 diversity prefects, partici…

They say the early bird catches the worm but one early-rising businessman instead captured an unusual sighting for Bermuda.
Rick Pagnani, the CEO of Newport Reinsurance and a bird enthusiast, was in h…

Youngsters will be able to learn maths and technology skills and martial arts as part of a new winter camp.
The science, technology, engineering and maths-based curriculum – known as STEM – will featu…

A radiation therapy unit has had its accreditation renewed by a top oncology institute.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre (BCHC) announced its accreditation from the American College of Radiology t…

Students across seven year groups at Bermuda High School were forced to study from home yesterday as a result of positive Covid-19 cases being detected.
Linda Parker, the school’s head teacher, sent…

Police last night confirmed a complaint had been made to officers over a video that featured violence involving pupils from a private school.
A police spokesman said: “The video has elicited considera…

Police could use a combination of fixed and mobile speed cameras to clamp down on dangerous driving, it was revealed yesterday.
Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, head of the roads policing unit, said a…

A heritage trust for the families of people dispossessed of property in Tucker’s Town and St David’s could be funded by the creation a new economic empowerment zone, commissioners suggested.
The schem…

A luxury hotel will be given another five years of tax breaks after MPs approved the deal in the House of Assembly.
The Loren at Pink Beach could save up to $3.25 million in occupancy and payroll tax …

More than 600 gifts were handed over to seniors at an annual Christmas giveaway event – 100 more than planned for.
Carol Clarke opened up the yard of her Pembroke home to host a Covid-19 safe Seniors …

More than 100 families in need will be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner after a parish council turned Santa’s little helpers.
Pembroke Parish Council teamed up at the weekend with wholesalers Butterfi…