Royal Gazette

An online condolence book has been set up for people to pay tribute to a former government senator and Bermuda Industrial Union veteran. LaVerne Furbert was 74 when she died last month. The Cabinet Of…

A longstanding thrift shop has grown into a popular lifeline for children’s charity the Committee of 25. Among the group’s goals for this year is boosting the turnover of stock at its Bargain Box stor…

A 24-year-old Devonshire man was remanded in custody yesterday after he admitted repeatedly sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl. Shundray Gilbert pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to three count…

A plant to process material for backfill has been proposed for a property on Marsh Lane in Devonshire. According to a planning application, Kip Froud of Invisible Trenching Ltd has sought planning per…

Environmental group Greenrock has called on the community to have its final say on the deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda in the face of uncertainty over its safety. The Regulatory Authority anno…

A lawyer who was accused of improper conduct has had the allegations dismissed by a Disciplinary Tribunal. Norman MacDonald came under fire for “irrelevantly and improperly” questioning the sexual ori…

The island is well equipped to deal with any possible serious reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, the health minister said. Kim Wilson cautioned that strong adverse reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech …

An array of Bermuda talent, with many artists kept from the limelight by the coronavirus pandemic, will be showcased on Friday on the grounds of City Hall. The Department of Community and Cultural Aff…

Several hundred homes lost power this afternoon in the area of Fractious Street in Hamilton Parish. Belco’s outage site reported 821 customers in the dark as of 3pm. A query has been lodged with the u…

A citywide food vendor initiative was rolled out this afternoon with the opening of a mobile pizzeria in the heart of Hamilton. J&B’s Food Fired Pizza catered to the lunch rush today when they…

Biometric testing for visa applications will be available for two days next month, Government House announced today. Biometric scans are needed for Canadian and British visa applications but access on…

Fire officers will take part in emergency driver training for up to five weeks from Monday. The “simulated” exercises will run until March 19. A Government spokeswoman said: “The Bermuda Fire and Resc…

A man who led police on a high-speed chase early this morning was arrested after he hurt his ankle climbing over a wall. Officers later found that the 26-year-old was in possession of “suspected crack…

An “ardent advocate” for Bermuda who ran the island’s tourism office in London for decades has died. Sheelagh Greene was 93. Ms Greene was the daughter of a judge, Maurice Greene, who served in what w…

A man accused of selling a “lemon” second hand car has lost an appeal against a court order to repay the buyer. The Supreme Court heard that Amber Simons bought a second-hand Peugeot from Robert Peets…

Demolition crews have started tear town the historic Albert Row near the entrance to Dockyard. Albert Row, on Malabar Road, Ireland Island, Sandys, housed tradesmen when the Dockyard was a major indus…

A US-based cardiologist has lost an appeal against a decision to refuse him permission to practice on the island after it was found he tried to mislead the Bermuda Medical Council. Asad Qamar applied …

Digital nomads have helped boost income at a charity shop set up to raise funds for families in need. Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, said that the organisation was…

A warning over a staycation promotion by a supermarket chain was today issued by police. A police spokesman said the offer from supermarket chain MarketPlace, in conjunction with the Hamilton Princess…

The Royal Bermuda Regiment has celebrated the first anniversary of the coastguard with the assumption of operational control over the service. The news meant newly-promoted Captain Jeffrey Patterson h…

The Premier, David Burt, and the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, are expected to deliver the latest news on the Covid-19 pandemic at 5.45pm today when they hold their weekly press conference. Top of…

Students interested in furthering their education in Canada have been invited to take part in an online information session this week. The virtual talk will offer guidance to people considering colleg…

Police have highlighted the “serious negative impact” that cyberbullying and sexting can have on young people. Detective Inspector Karema Flood asked parents and guardians to use online resources that…

A survey designed to map important marine areas is to close next week. The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme poll was set up to identify the top conservation, fishing and recreation areas. Walter Rob…

A major road in a central parish will have a one-lane closure later this month, the Ministry of Public Works has said. The closure will run from next Monday to 28 on Middle Road in Warwick and will af…

An American actor famed for his portrayal of writer and humorist Mark Twain was yesterday praised by a Bermudian actor who tackled the same role. Hal Holbrook – who portrayed Mark Twain, a regular vis…

A Bermudian nurse who has watched Covid-19 patients die in the UK yesterday appealed to the Bermudian public to get the vaccine. Angela Whayman, 32, said that the vaccine was “the only way to make pro…

An international project to help protect the Sargasso Sea received $3 million through a first-of-a-kind grant. The Sargasso Sea Commission was given the cash fund from the Global Environment Facility….

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is relaunching its experience investment programme as it gears up for growth in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Glenn Jones, BTA interim CEO and chief experience d…

A total of two new coronavirus cases were reported over the last few days, the health ministry said tonight. The positive results were among 1,385 test results that came back to health officials. One…

A moratorium may be lifted on introducing 5G wireless technology to Bermuda, according to the Regulatory Authority. In a preliminary report, the telecommunications watchdog said it was proposing to li…

An awareness campaign will be launched this month to bring more attention to dementia care. The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is working with health professionals to boost education about…

A former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment was charged with corruption today. Lieutenant-Colonel David Curley, 53, appeared in Magistrates’ Court with Gareath Adderley, the Commissione…

A hotline set up to deal with questions about the Covid-19 vaccine had “technical issues” today, a Government spokeswoman said. She explained: “At this time not all calls are being answered immediatel…

A police crackdown on unlicensed and uninsured vehicles – along with a crash and a stalled bus – slowed traffic into Hamilton to a crawl this morning. A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said officers …

Motorists were warned about an oil spill that happened in Hamilton this morning. Church Street, Par-la-Ville Road, Dundonald Street and Cedar Avenue were all affected, as well as Court Street and King…

The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses in Bermuda has adjourned indefinitely following the death of Commission counsel Dirk Harrison’s father. His father Paul Harrison, a former Court of …

A groundbreaking study on violence against has been welcomed by a women’s charity amid reports of an increase in incidents. Laurie Shiell, the executive director of the Centre Against Abuse, said the …

The Commissioner of Police has argued that an officer fired after he turned off a body camera before he allegedly struck a suspect should not be allowed to return to the service. A lawyer for Stephen…

Bermuda’s strict rules to combat Covid-19 have been highlighted by the editor of a US business newspaper on a visit to the island. Sharon Fisher of the Idaho Business Review, a weekly newspaper based …

A prediction by the Premier that the island’s first casino will open this year was backed by the chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog. Jean Major added that regulators are carrying out th…

Young entrepreneur Zayne Sinclair has pledged to give top notch customer service to his customers despite a string of problems. The 17-year-old owner of gardening business Sinclair’s Seed Sowing, now …

The Premier is to launch a socially distanced commemoration for International Marriage Week yesterday. Allan and Mildred Hunt, who are marriage counsellors, said David Burt was likely to issue an elec…

One of the world’s widest ranging predatory birds has stopped off in Bermuda on a winter vacation. The peregrine falcon was spotted yesterday as it made a pass over East Broadway yesterday on the way …

A total of 11 people were last night caught in breach of the Covid-19 curfew, a police spokesman said today. He warned: “Individuals out and about during these hours, without an official exemption as …

An Oscar-winning film star who spent several months treading the boards in Bermuda has died. Christopher Plummer was 91. Mr Plummer gained worldwide fame after starring in The Sound of Music opposite …

A company owned by former Premier and businessman Sir John Swan advertised several properties for sale that a family held the deeds to, the Commission of Inquiry in land losses was told yesterday. It …

It is one of the most popular events in the sporting calendar and by tradition gives bars one of their busiest nights of year. But the coronavirus pandemic has called time out on tomorrow’s Super Bowl…

A Bermudian woman has been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. Hannah Keene graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Bachelor of Laws degree. She later studied at the BPP College o…

A champion for Bermuda’s bus drivers and women in the labour movement has died. Kathy Landy was 66. Ms Landy, who headed the Bermuda Industrial Union’s bus operators and allied workers division, was a…