Royal Gazette

Police are at the scene of a double shooting in the area of Pembroke West. Both victims are stable and being treated at the hospital, according to Detective Inspector Kenten Trott of the serious crime…

Walkers and cyclists can still sign up for tomorrow’s AXA End-to-End, organisers said today. More than 400 people have already registered for the annual fundraiser. Anne Mello, the event’s chairwoman,…

Two passengers who arrived on a British Airways flight have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health said today. The pair are “symptomatic” residents who received a positive result …

Hotel workers are protesting at Fairmont Southampton this morning over what is claimed to be a lack of guarantees from management. About 20 people gathered at the property before 10am but more were ex…

A Tropical Storm Warning was lifted this morning as Hurricane Epsilon drifted away from the island. As of 6am the Category 1 hurricane was about 195 miles east-northeast of Bermuda and moving northwar…

A bereaved widow hit out yesterday after she was told a backlog at the coroner’s office was to blame for a months-long wait for a document needed to settle her husband’s estate. The 62-year-old Devons…

A Bermudian man who fled the US 14 years ago after he was involved in a crash that seriously injured a teenager has lost a fight against extradition. Paul Martin, 64, argued that his extradition order…

The 1920 land grab that took place in Tucker’s Town could not happen today, a historian testified yesterday. Duncan McDowall, a Canadian, said the process used to displace residents from their land “w…

Police could not interview airline staff about an alleged assault of a child by the assistant director of the Government’s child protection agency at the airport until four months after a complaint wa…

A series of videos designed to explain Bermuda’s political system have been created to mark the 400th anniversary of Parliament. The animated video series is intended to educate the public – particula…

The Little Venice Group of restaurants and Bermuda Gas have cooked up a token of appreciation for essential workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, …

A former national security minister forced to stand down has been unveiled as the new chairman of the board for the Bermuda Tourism Authority. David Burt, the Premier, announced today that Wayne Caine…

A trio of university students with a passion for the environment were given cash awards from a conservation charity today to fund their education for the year. The Bermuda Zoological Society awarded F…

School pupils decorated 108 Halloween pumpkins as part of a school competition. Suzanne DeCouto, the director of advancement at Mount St Agnes in Hamilton, said: “The kids are doing a lot more things …

Hurricane Epsilon continued to weaken this morning, but is still considered a potential threat to the island. The Bermuda Weather Service’s 11.30am update said the storm had weakened to a Category 1 h…

The Royal Gazette, in conjunction with the Washington Post News Service and Bloomberg News, will be offering The Washington Post’s livestream programming of the final presidential debate of 2020. …

Visitors to the National Sports Centre are reminded of items that are banned from the facility. Craig Tyrrell, senior vice president of operations at the centre, warned that visitors risk having items…

The coronavirus testing station at Southside will be closed to walk-ins and the general community on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said today. A spokeswoman told residents that it will be open for “t…

The Commissioner of Police yesterday accused a “small minority” of officers under investigation over their behaviour on the job for the launch of a social media attack against him. Stephen Corbishley …

The complaint circulated on WhatsApp about Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley made several allegations about his personal and professional life. The allegations concerned: * A social media mess…

An ambitious plan to turn Ordnance Island into a destination designed to showcase the island’s seagoing history was yesterday unveiled by the Corporation of St George. The Corporation has already move…

A cancer charity yesterday asked men to “man up” to spread knowledge about the health problems they faced. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre teamed up with razor company Gillette to encourage men t…

The Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment yesterday paid tribute to the newest recruits to volunteer for the service. Lieutenant-Colonel Ben Beasley said: “These recruits represent some of …

A doctor and teacher who was the first black medical director at the island’s hospital has died. Ronald Lightbourne was 84. The father of three, who finished medical school at Loma Linda University in…

Our Senate was recently the object of attention, but sadly the focus wasn’t on the role it plays in our system of governance and whether it could benefit from reform. Pity that. The issue of reform …

Schoolchildren were yesterday praised for their part in a government work experience programme which was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. The closing ceremony could not be held for the professional…

Travellers headed to Bermuda from New York now have access to a quick Covid-19 pre-travel screening service in keeping with the Bermuda Government’s health protocols. The Bermuda Tourism Authority an…

Hurricane Epsilon, now a “strong Category 2 storm”, is expected to deliver marginal tropical storm force winds on Thursday and Friday as it nears the island, the director of the Bermuda Weather Servic…

The lifeguard service at a popular beach was today suspended because of rough seas. The Department of Parks said lifeguard cover at Horseshoe Bay stopped at 1pm until further notice. A spokesman said:…

Anti-bullying and harassment clauses are to be included in the collective bargaining agreements for the Bermuda Public Services Union, the union president announced today. Armell Thomas said: “Bullyin…

A Bermudian man has been jailed for more than three years in the UK after he threatened two people with an imitation shotgun. Jahkiel Samuels, 35, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to a charge …

Kirk Cooper has been inducted in the Newport Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. The late Bermuda sailing legend made his debut in the 635-mile race as a teenager and went on to make a further 16 appearances…

Shares of Butterfield Bank were up 25 cents, or 1 per cent, to $25.25 after 516 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index. On the New York Stock Exchange, the bank’s shares were up 34 cents, or 1.35 per c…

The Regulatory Authority is inviting members of the public, electronic communications sectoral participants and sectoral providers and other interested parties to comment on a proposed change of contr…

Former West Ham United player and manager Harry Redknapp hailed Clyde Best as a true pioneer and icon for helping to pave the way for future black football players to follow in his footsteps. During h…

So … about this lady right here. Roughly eight years ago, August 2012, while at a dinner for the Jamaican Association of Bermuda, she pulled me to the side and said: “Stop wasting your energy on Fac…

Dear Sir, You may remember that I ran in the 2012 election as an independent candidate. I ran on the platform of liberal socio-capitalism, which was a popular political term of the time. I later reali…

America at the moment is poised in its history to decide whether the nation will move to the higher ground of true justice for all, or continue on a path where lessons that should have been learnt in …

Scott Neil, Assistant Business Editor Digital data is the future for insurance and reinsurance if the sector hopes to achieve efficiency gains and other benefits, according to Whitespace Software Ltd….

Bermudian-based run-off specialist Fleming Re has agreed to acquire Sinclair Insurance Company, a captive insurer domiciled on the island. Sinclair, which was incorporated in 1985, has provided worker…

The City of Hamilton and island chefs cooked up three nights of entertainment over the weekend at the Taste of Bermuda festival. The drive-through event, held at the city’s Par-la-Ville car park, offe…

A founder of the Free Democratic Movement said that stronger anti-violence policies were needed to improve the party’s chances of victory in a General Election. Desmond Crockwell, an anti-violence cam…

A paddle boarder is to take on his next feat in a 50-mile trip from an offshore buoy to a bay. Matt Carr plans to make his way from a marker south-southeast of Bermuda back to shore on a stand up boar…

Anything for cancer care: that’s the Bosom Buddies mindset. Since it was formed 15 years ago the group has raised more than $800,000 through its annual girls’ night in, which usually draws about 200 p…

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers began their military careers yesterday with the start of recruit camp. A total of 36 rookies arrived at Warwick Camp to start two weeks of training designe…

Duncan Hall The seasonal flu vaccine will be available from Wednesday, the Ministry of Health has announced. The ministry said the vaccine would be available from doctors and on a drive-in basis at se…

A $20,000 donation was made to a non-profit organisation that provides helps for people with special needs. WindReach received the funding boost from Third Point Reinsurance to support its life skills…

A Bermudian football pioneer and two former teammates are to be recognised for making English sporting history nearly 50 years ago. Clyde Best and West Ham United colleagues Clive Charles and Ade Coke…

CrossTower, a new exchange operator, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority under the Digital Asset Business Act. The company has a Class M licence, making it one of the first ma…

Kenny Leseur has been ruled out of the local qualifying event for the PGA Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Family sources have confirmed that the promising player is unavailable because…