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Residents were warned that using private vehicles for hire could put passengers at risk. A Government spokesman said: “For the safety and security of the travelling public, the Ministry of Transport w…

The One Bermuda Alliance said yesterday it was “cautiously optimistic” about proposed immigration changes – but highlighted that they were long overdue. Jarion Richardson the Shadow Minister of Labour…

Massive changes to the primary school system are needed to ensure pupils can reach their potential, the Commissioner of Education said last night. Kalmar Richards added that the numbers did not add up…

The public was yesterday warned to prepare themselves and their homes for possible hurricane-force gusts tomorrow. The Bermuda Weather Service said that winds could reach gale force with hurricane for…

A man told a commission set up to look at land losses that he had a paper trail of evidence to prove that his property was taken from him illegally – and that lawyers, real estate agents and banks pla…

Vehicle theft has increased over the first few weeks of the year compared to 2020, a police spokesman said yesterday. He added 27 vehicles had been stolen between January 1 and January 19 – five more …

The finance ministry will close at noon tomorrow to allow staff to pay their respects to Anthony Manders, the Financial Secretary, who died earlier this month. A spokeswoman said the move would allow …

Watch the government’s weekly Covid-19 press conference live from 5.45pm today and follow this page for updates. Today’s press conference is expected to feature new statistics on how many people have…

Belco has begun to brace for high winds and rough weather expected to hit the island on Thursday. Dennis Pimentel, Belco president, said: “In anticipation of potential hurricane force winds we have ac…

Thirty-six bus routes have been cancelled this afternoon, Government said. The first cancellation was for Route 4NS from Hamilton to Spanish Point at 4pm while the last will be Route 1 from Grotto Ba…

Car owners were today warned to keep their vehicles secure after a string of cars were stolen. A police spokesman said that prevention and deterrence were the best weapons to combat vehicle theft. He…

Residents have been asked to secure items around their homes before stronger winds hit the island. A Government spokeswoman said: “With the Bermuda Weather Service forecasting gale and storm force win…

An early forecast has predicted another busy hurricane season this year after a record-breaking 2020. Colorado State University said in its first extended outlook of the next hurricane season that th…

The chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog said he is expected to lead the training of Bermudians to become industry regulators. Jean Major said: “It is the intent of the commission that I …

A string of jobs including two top casino positions has been advertised for the new St Regis resort. The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission said the St George’s hotel, scheduled to open on April 1, is l…

The Bermuda Bar has welcomed its first new lawyer of the year. Chelsea Rodrigues, 23, was Called to the Bar last Friday during a ceremony in front of her family and professional colleagues. Ms Rodrigu…

The Progressive Labour Party’s annual general conference will be held online this year – and the public are invited to watch the opening night. The event – scheduled to begin at 6pm tomorrow – will …

A motorcyclist was tonight rescued by firefighters after he was trapped under a bus in the wake of a three-vehicle crash. The man was rushed to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with leg injuries …

New Covid-19 regulations for people headed to the UK are now in effect, the London office of the Government said tonight. A spokeswoman added passengers from Bermuda required to isolate for ten days a…

No new Covid-19 cases were recorded today, the health ministry said tonight. A total of 1689 test results came back to health officials and all were clear. A spokeswoman for the health ministry added …

Action must be taken to tackle the “bleak” future portrayed in the Government’s Pre-Budget report, the One Bermuda Alliance said tonight. Cole Simons, the Opposition leader, said that the OBA supporte…

Businesses and residents were today asked not to leave wheelie bins on sidewalks outside regular trash collection times as high winds were predicted for later in the week. A spokeswoman for the City …

College and university students can apply for summer employment from today. The Department of Workforce Development said applicants for the 2021 summer employment programme must hold Bermudian status …

Progressive immigration changes are needed to prevent the island from “falling off the fiscal cliff”, the Labour and Immigration Minister said today. Jason Hayward said at a press conference this aft…

A survey on drug use to “monitor the nature and magnitude of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs” is to be carried out. The Department for National Drug Control will run the telepho…

The island’s second vaccination centre opened this morning at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s former emergency room. The new centre, which had 150 appointments scheduled today, can provide up …

A global media company has ditched a plan to host dozens of entrepreneurs in Bermuda for a month. The residency for Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” nominees was scheduled for March and about 75 people…

Two men with a fake rifle could have been shot by armed police, senior officers warned today. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said a tragedy was only avoided because of the high training stand…

Pc Shandora Burrows has been named the Community Policing Division’s staff person of the year for 2020. Pc Burrows, who only completed her Recruit Foundation Course in March, 2020, received the rewar…

A proposal to revise plans for a new resort to improve beach access with an extra funicular and create new attractions has been put forward for planning approval. The most significant change in the pl…

A warning on possible hurricane force winds has been issued by weathermen. The Bermuda Weather Service predicted cold and windy conditions were expected to continue through most of this week, with the…

The island is still at the drawing board over the use of its network of roadside cameras to catch speeders and dangerous drivers. Renée Ming, the national security minister, said the CCTV surveillance…

A group of firefighters have notched up a decade on the front line of public safety. Sergeant Steven Caisey said: “A career in emergency services requires compassion and self-sacrifice. “It can be ext…

A farmer has called for a crackdown on motorcyclists who race scrambler bikes in a national park. Roland Hill, the owner of J&J Produce, warned the bikers were not just a danger to walkers in the…

A barrister has dismissed claims that banks negotiated mortgages in the knowledge that borrowers would default and allow the lender to seize properties at bargain prices. Christopher Swan, a property …

The Covid-19 jab may soon be available at general practitioners’ surgeries in a bid to speed up the vaccination process, the Government has revealed. A health ministry spokeswoman said last night that…

Grants worth more than $150,000 were given out to six community clubs and organisations, it was announced today. Among the recipients were the Pembroke Hamilton Club, Jiketsu Martial Arts, PayAKid, th…

A replica rifle was seized today and two men arrested, police have revealed. Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley warned the two risked being shot. He added: “Not only did these individuals behav…

A series of virtual meetings to discuss proposals to slash the number of public primary schools is to start next week. An education ministry spokeswoman said it was hoped a “broad cross section of Ber…

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary captain of a disaster relief ship that delivered life-saving hurricane aid to the Caribbean has died. Rob Anders was 49. Captain Anders, who skippered RFA Mounts Bay over a t…

Much of the world watched the changing of the guard in Washington, with the departure of a man who in four years left America so deeply divided that the atmosphere was charged with bitter hatred simil…

A 39-year-old man yesterday denied an allegation that he exposed himself to a teenage girl. The man, from St George’s, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to a charge of int…

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo will reopen its doors next Monday after a month-long closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Flatts area attraction shut its doors on December 12 after an inc…

A damaged baby swing at a playground has been replaced after a worried father contacted The Royal Gazette with safety concerns. The Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish swing, designed for infants, was missin…

Drivers were tonight to avoid the area of Barker’s Hill on North Shore in Devonshire, where the roads are blocked after a crash. A police spokesman said at about 7pm there had been a single vehicle co…

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a road traffic accident this afternoon. Police said that the woman tried to make a right-hand turn on to Canal Road off Woodlands Road in Pembroke but was i…

Visitors will be able to stay in Bermuda for more than six months if they get approval from the immigration department. Guidelines announced today also included changes for business visitors and peopl…

A career diplomat has been appointed as the Acting US Consul General to Bermuda. Alan Purcell will take up the role next week after Lee Rizzuto, the former consul general, left the island last Tuesday…

Repairs to a badly damaged section of Harbour Road are expected to be completed by the middle of next month, the Ministry of Public Works said yesterday. Emergency repairs were started on the watersid…