Royal Gazette

Health Minister Kim Wilson last night paid tribute to Ra-Che Williams who died after a hit-and-run accident last week.
At a press conference giving an update on Covid in Bermuda, Ms Wilson said: “Befo…

The coronavirus testing facility Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory will “imminently” move onto a pathway to provisional registration, with a view to getting full accreditation by the end of this fiscal …

Two members of the Bermuda Public Service Union have been appointed to secretariat positions, the union announced yesterday.
Kevin Grant has been named the BPSU’s General Secretary, while Linda Bogle-…

The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club has unveiled its latest outdoor art installation.
Weighing in at over 300kg, Princesse des Airs is a custom piece from renowned, French-born sculptor, Sylvestre G…

Staff at the hardware store SAL did not work for a second day today following a dispute with management over the potential firing of a longstanding colleague.
Wornell Steede, chief union shop steward …

Government will hold its fortnightly Covid-19 press conference at 5.30pm today.
Watch the livestream here and check back for updates.

The Opposition has called for Covid-19 travel regulations to be relaxed, insisting that the island’s border could still be protected with less stringent measures.
Michael Dunkley, the shadow national …

Several hundred people have gathered at the Cabinet Office to present a series of demands to end travel restrictions and other Covid-19 prevention measures.
The demands were presented to David Burt, …

Government Minister Tinee Furbert today said she supported the “celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be accepted for who you are”.
The Minister of Social Developm…

The creation of laws that made criminals of those breaching certain Covid-19 regulations “undermines our legal system”, the shadow minister for legal affairs has said.
Scott Pearman was speaking in l…

Friends of Ra-Che Williams, who lost his life on Friday in a hit-and-run crash, have thanked the community for an outpouring of help to his loved ones after an online appeal surpassed its target last …

Protesters gathering tomorrow at the grounds of Cabinet over the island’s restrictions against the pandemic will be met by David Burt, the Premier.
Mr Burt said he and Cabinet would pause the weekly C…

Belco roadworks on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish will be suspended during Cup Match to improve ease of access to the cricket match in St George’s.
The news came as Belco thanked drivers fo…

The Berkeley Institute’s 139 students of the graduating class of 2021 celebrated their commencement today in the wake of a gruelling and “unprecedented” pandemic year.
Keisha Douglas, the school princ…

A 19-year-old man had to be treated in hospital after an apparent road crash in the early hours of Saturday, according to police.
The suspected single vehicle crash, which left the Southampton man unc…

A 25-year-old man was treated in hospital for stab wounds after an incident over the weekend, police said today.
A police spokesman said: “Details are limited at this time. However, it is understood t…

Close to ten per cent of the Bermudian workforce is unemployed, the Labour Minister Jason Hayward said today.
Mr Hayward revealed the unemployment rate at a press conference this afternoon during whi…

New clinics in a range of health issues are now being offered at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre as part of a new programme designed to deliver services outside main hospitals and nearer homes.
Ment…

David Burt, the Premier, has said the community should rally together for causes such as comforting the families of two men killed in separate incidents last week, in a statement defending Bermuda’s b…

Covid and the resulting lengthy lockdowns caused enormous hardship for many in Bermuda.
People were cut off from their family and friends, they lost their livelihoods and, in some tragic cases, their …

A Bermudian whose craft has taken him around the globe has described the “brutal” impact that Covid-19 has had on his profession.
Trevor Nicholas, who recently co-hosted a major West End show in Londo…

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has deployed a team of people to New York’s JFK Airport to help travellers encountering problems entering Bermuda.
It comes as some travellers were grounded by airlines…

The families of those left behind as a result violence shared stories of pain and loss at a virtual charity fundraising concert tonight.
Dee-AH Iris, treasurer for Gina Spence Productions which hosted…

David Burt, the Premier, has been accused of “a flagrant breach” of court orders after Government failed to submit evidence to the Supreme Court outlining its case for mandatory supervised quarantini…

A suspect is in police custody following a hit-and-run collision in which a motorcycle rider was killed.
Ra-Che Williams, 23, died following the accident on Knapton Estate Road in Smith’s yesterday mo…

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man brutally beaten in the early hours of Monday morning died from his injuries.
Quane Marley Lowe, 33, was walking in the area of Scotts Hill Road and …

The Royal Bermuda Regiment was honoured during a ceremony reaffirming its right to the freedom of the City of Hamilton this morning.
The Regiment band led a parade of troops through the streets of the…

Environmental groups have balked at a plan to fill in a cave at John Smith’s Bay as part of a coastal protection effort.
But Government has defended the project, arguing that it will reduce potential…

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, formally met with the Corporation of Hamilton’s Council at City Hall yesterday.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, said: “This is truly a historic occasion for us – hav…

A proposed change in the law allowing the Minister of Education to hand pick the deputy chairman of the Board of Education represents a “concentration of power” the One Bermuda Alliance claims.
Dial…

Although much of the world is still battling the pandemic, which has disrupted lives and continues to have an impact on several countries — not least Bermuda — world leaders gathered in Cornwall, Engl…

Rumours that the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory could be privatised have been shot down by the Ministry of Health.
A Ministry spokeswoman said: “The lab serves as an excellent model of how publicly o…

A man was yesterday sentenced to three years of mandatory treatment at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute.
Acting Puisne Judge Craig Attridge told the Supreme Court that Meshach Crichton, 22, was dee…

A public demonstration is planned to take place at the Cabinet building next Tuesday [JUN-29], according to a flyer circulating on social media.
The flyer is said to be supported by “concerned citize…

Bermuda has recorded another four cases of Covid-19 from more than 5,000 tests received by the department of health this week.
One of the new cases was brought in by a resident on the BA flight from L…

A Sandys man was last night fighting for his life after being attacked by a group of men in the early hours of Monday.
The 33-year-old victim was attacked while walking in the area of Scotts Hill Roa…

An organisation has donated $50 gift cards to Bermuda Hospitals Boards staff to thank them for their work throughout the pandemic.
Sean McNulty, founder of the Frontline Foundation, delivered the gift…

The Royal Bermuda Regiment will be granted the Freedom of the City of Hamilton at a ceremony tomorrow.
Dressed in ceremonial uniform, troops will assemble at Union Square at 10am, before marching to …

Dundonald Street in Hamilton will remain closed until the end of next week, a City of Hamilton spokeswoman said.
She added: “The public are advised that Dundonald Street will remain closed to all vehi…

The City of Hamilton will be the home of citywide scavenger hunts next month in an effort to create a new Covid-safe event.
The hunts – scheduled to take place on July 23 and 24 – will allow teams to …

Police have this morning warned motorists to avoid the Knapton Hill area following a serious two-vehicle collision.
Knapton Hill in Smith’s has been closed since about 10.30am while police process the…

Government avoids being held accountable for school performance if it continues to keep academic grades “top secret”, a former top civil servant told education reformers this week.
Mansfield Brock, C…

A police officer fired for gross misconduct yesterday called on the Court of Appeal to allow him to return to the job.
Oswin Pereira was fired by the Bermuda Police Service after he was accused of tur…

Seven activists were yesterday honoured in memory of the start of a home-grown movement against South African apartheid.
Imagine Bermuda, a community group, joined members of the Anti-Apartheid Moveme…

Businesses are being asked to submit bids to design and build a charging station for a new fleet hi-tech electric buses.

The request for proposal was released on the Government website and called …

A proposed funicular at the Bermudiana Beach Resort will not pose a threat to cliff stability, according to an architect involved in the project.
While the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audub…

One of Bermuda’s most popular eateries was forced to close for the day today after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.
The Swizzle Inn on Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish was shut in order for…