Royal Gazette

The spiralling level of roads deaths is an “extreme concern” – but a Government minister today stopped short of declaring the problem a national emergency.
Renee Ming, the national security minister, …

A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital with a head injury after he fell from scaffolding at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club this morning.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call of …

Two men appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with three counts of murder.
Siohn Ackenstraw, 19, was accused of the killing of Ayinde Eve, 27, and Micah Davis, 22, at the Robin Hood Pub …

The board of trustees of a public golf course has “taken possession” of the facility’s clubhouse bar and lounge and referred the matter to the police.
Government MP Kim Swan, who is the chairman of th…

The Government must improve administrative procedures to prevent overpayments of emergency unemployment benefits, the Auditor-General has said.
And efforts should be made to recover $3.5 million in es…

The owners of the Fairmont Southampton will not have the redevelopment of the resort underwritten by the Government, the finance minister has said.
Curtis Dickinson emphasised that no government could…

The Bermuda Health Council has called on the Court of Appeal to overturn a decision to allow a clinic to offer services under the Standard Health Benefit.
Ben Adamson, counsel for the BHeC, said the b…

Discussions between the Government and a landowner that has stalled wall repairs on Harbour Road works are expected to be resolved “shortly”.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said discussi…

The new Creative Live open air concert series kicked off a performance by Silver City at City Hall in Hamilton on Saturday.
The three-piece band, made up of Jesse Seymour, pictured, Felix Todd and B…

Police have identified the 28-year-old woman who was found dead in a Smith’s Parish home on Thursday as Morissa Moniz.
Miss Moniz was found in an unresponsive state after police responded to a repo…

A male motorcyclist was killed this evening after his bike was in collision with a wall and he was thrown overboard, police said.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the collision occurred shortl…

Two former premiers have signed a letter calling for an “armistice“ to gang violence in Bermuda.
The agreement was signed by 11 signatories including Sir John Swan and Alex Scott on Armistice Day – N…

A government horticulturalist dedicated to training young people has been recognised with an award.
Roger Parris, a supervisory foreman in the Department of Parks, won the Public Service Excellence A…

A bill extending the operating hours of cruise ship casinos was passed in the House of Assembly last night.
Currently, casinos on ships can only open between 9pm and 5am in Bermuda’s waters but the Cr…

A 60-day extension of public health emergency regulations was passed in the House of Assembly last night.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, read the Public Health (Covid-19) Emergency Extension …

An insurance company has backed plans for a major shake-up of the healthcare system.
Peter Lozier, the chief executive of Argus Americas, said the company shared the Government’s “vision to provide ac…

A rare barn owl was captured on camera after it was spotted on the Railway Trail in broad daylight.
Magnus Henagulph said he was able to snatch a photograph of the bird, usually a night creature, as i…

A wishlist of more than 30 Throne Speech priorities is too many for the Government to deal with, an Opposition MP said last night.
Scott Pearman, the shadow legal affairs minister, said the Governmen…

The number of active Covid-19 cases has fallen by four to 58, the department of health said tonight.
There were 20 positive results out of 6,674 tests carried out between last Sunday and Wednesday – a…

Long-term residents will be able to apply for permanent residence from next year after new rules were introduced, the Minister of Labour said today.
Jason Hayward told the House of Assembly that the c…

Former students of an historic primary school scheduled to be axed took to the streets this afternoon to fight back against its closure.
About 15 people, including football legend Clyde Best and forme…

A crackdown on gang violence is needed to shake Bermuda out of its acceptance of gun crime, the Leader of the Opposition said today.
Cole Simons demanded a tougher response from David Burt, the Premie…

More than half the cost of a new superyacht marina in St George will be met by the Government, the acting public works minister told MPs today.
Wayne Furbert said the Government would contribute $1.5 …

Patients will be the main focus of a new universal health coverage plan, the Minister of Health said today.
Kim Wilson told the House of Assembly that a three-year plan would begin with a “foundationa…

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found in the early hours of yesterday, police said today.
A police spokesman added that the 37-year-old man was expected to appe…

A $43.3 million deficit was recorded by the Government in the first half of the financial year, the finance minister revealed today.

Curtis Dickinson told MPs that the “all inclusive” deficit, wh…

The leader of an organisation that helps people affected by domestic violence reminded the public today about what services it provided.
Laurie Shiell Smith, the executive director of the Centre Again…

An online marketplace where local businesses can sell unique Bermudian products and experiences will be launched on November 29, the Premier said today.
David Burt told the House of Assembly that the…

Almost $8.5 million was handed over by the Government to Skyport in the latest minimum revenue guarantee payout, the House of Assembly heard today.
Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, warned t…

Police training could include loud noises today, residents were warned.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said officers were involved in an exercise at the Prospect headquarters in Devonshire.
The tr…

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found stabbed to death in the early hours of yesterday.
The body of the 28-year-old victim was found at a house in Smith’s after police were cal…

Private sector partners could be signed up to help pay for major government projects outlined in the Throne Speech, the finance minister has said.
Curtis Dickinson added it was part of his job to help…

More details on a plan for a new marina in St George’s are expected to be revealed in the House of Assembly tomorrow.
Wayne Furbert, the acting Minister of Public Works, will give a statement on the p…

No evidence that political speech would be stifled by legislation designed to replace elected officials in the municipalities with appointed quango members has been presented, the court of Appeal has …

A pest control worker has been defended by a Government department after he was accused of killing wild birds during a feral chicken cull.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the worker followed the rul…

A fresh bid to save a historic primary school earmarked for closure will be mounted tomorrow.
Campaigners battling to retain West End Primary School in Sandys will stage a protest at Nellie’s Walk on …

The island’s tourism industry continued to struggle in the third quarter of the year, the latest visitor figures revealed tonight.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said there were just 27,806 leisure air…

The Governor, Rena Lalgie, led a delegation of dignitaries in a service of remembrance of Bermuda’s war dead at the Cenotaph this morning.
This year’s annual observance, which is held on the anniversa…

The gallant last stand of a Bermuda-based British armed merchant cruiser against a powerful German battleship was today remembered.
Bermuda Sea Cadets and dignitaries laid wreaths at the Albuoy’s Poin…

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning.
The body of the 28-year-old victim was found at a Smith’s Parish residence shortly af…

A “major capital development” is needed to refurbish the failing Tynes Bay waste treatment facility, the acting public works minister said today.
Wayne Furbert warned today: “The choice is simple: we …

The Government is committed to protecting Bermuda’s environment in the wake of participation in the UN Climate Change Conference last week.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said last week’s…

Observances to mark the end of “the war to end all wars” will be scaled down and closed to the public this year.
Tomorrow’s Remembrance Day ceremony will start at 10.30am with the laying of the wreath…

An organisation that celebrates public infrastructure innovation hailed the “new standards” set by Bermuda’s airport redevelopment project.
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships announ…

An association of charity leaders said that loans were not the answer for stretched third sector organisations.
The Non-profit Alliance of Bermuda’s awareness working group added that better data coll…

PartnerRe has donated $45,000 towards Covid-19 testing to support in-person learning for Bermuda’s students.
The reinsurer gave $5,000 to support public schools via a collective initiative run by the …

Compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for health and social services staff are being considered by the Cabinet, the health minister revealed yesterday.
Kim Wilson was speaking as England brought in tough n…

The City of Hamilton continued its battle for survival yesterday in the face of a government plan to turn both of the island’s municipalities into quangos and end local elections.
The Supreme Court ea…

A Dutch bank employee has embarked on a mission to remember the lives of soldiers – including five Bermudians – who gave their lives in the liberation of Europe in the Second World War.
Oscar Huisman,…