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The historic Queen of the East was torn down yesterday, disappointing campaigners who fought for years to save the building. The East Broadway building, which was first built in the 1740s, is set to be replaced with a six-storey residential block. Sa...

“I don’t make promises that I don’t know I can fulfil,” said Diallo Rabain of his campaign in Devonshire North Central for the Progressive Labour Party. “I will do my best to investigate and get back to the people here, but I am not going to promise ...

Unpleasant weekend weather led to an unusual discovery by a local diver at Spittal Pond — a pool rife with tiny sea slugs known as blue dragons. Weldon Wade, an avid diver and lionfish culler, said he stopped by Spittal Pond on Saturday because of th...

Jobs and healthcare appear to be the top concerns of Devonshire North Central’s voters, as the electoral campaign nears the final stretch. With residents set to choose between Diallo Rabain and Andrew Simons at a by-election on Thursday, February 4, ...

Andrew Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance’s candidate for Devonshire North Central, believes that the Island is beginning to recuperate after years of recession. “Things are getting better, but to continue that progress we need to grapple with complica...

It’s hard not to panic when your oxygen supply is cut off. Warren De Klerk was diving in a Bermuda cave when his oxygen tank knocked against the ceiling, jarring a vital valve. “I managed to stay calm,” said the 35-year-old. “For about 20 seconds I w...

Several flights between Bermuda and New York have been cancelled as a result of a fierce winter storm in the United States. According to the duty officer at the LF Wade International Airport, JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta have cancelled flight...

Chief Justice Ian Kawaley formally opened the legal year, saying Bermuda’s judicial system has proven resilient in the face of challenges. Addressing a gathering in the Supreme Court yesterday, Dr Justice Kawaley noted that this year marks the 400th ...

The central personality of my feature this week is none other than Ruth Ann Marie Simons and the celebrations accorded her on her 101st birthday. She’s one remarkable woman; blessed by the Almighty God to be in full possession of her faculties, spark...

The new Pink Beach Hotel is on course to open its doors before the end of the year, according to developer representative Stephen King. “We think we are well on schedule to open by Christmas 2016,” Mr King told The Royal Gazette. “It’s going to be re...

Today First Church of God will host its 2016 Youth Summit from 10am until 1pm. Young females in middle and senior school are welcome to attend for free empowerment sessions, workshops, panel discussions and a full lunch. Telephone 234-0973 or 505-813...

Good-natured pitbulls could get dropped from the Bermuda Government’s list of banned pets, according to a proposal now under review. At present the animals are among several classified as prohibited breeds, and are subject to being euthanised. The po...