Log In

Reset Password
DIGITAL EDITION VIDEOS PHOTOS PODCAST RSS

Publications

Letters to the Editor

They smile at me then call me ‘thief’ later on

9 July, 2014 Dear Sir I write to you today after having bitten my lip trying to stay quiet for a few weeks. I am, I will declare here, a PRC holder who has lived in Bermuda for close to 30 years. I am employed in an area of work that has traditionall...
Jul 10, 2014
Politics

Fahy: New law will lead to greater transparency

Greater transparency and an “overall understanding of Government’s assets and liabilities” will emerge thanks to a new law, the Senate was told yesterday. Senator Michael Fahy, Minister of Home Affairs, said full financial reports from all public bo...
Jul 10, 2014
Other

AME Bishop Vinton Anderson dies, aged 86

Bishop Vinton Anderson of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a Bermudian minister who rose to global prominence in 1991 as president of the World Council of Churches, has died at the age of 86. Bishop Anderson died yesterday at his home in St Lo...
Jul 10, 2014
Other

Governor will not appoint Commission of Inquiry

A bid to set up a commission to look up at historic land grabs has been rejected by Governor George Fergusson. The move followed a vote in the House of Assembly last week to ask that a Commission of Inquiry should be established to look at “historic ...
Jul 10, 2014
Track & Field

Smith happy to shine away from the spotlight

For Shianne Smith, the Commonwealth Games will be “just a slightly busier day at the office but without time for a lunch break”. At least that is what Smith is trying to trick herself into thinking, as she prepares to become the first Bermudian hepta...
Jul 09, 2014
Other

Bermuda makes final cut for America’s Cup

Bermuda officials made a compelling case to host the America’s Cup in 2017 and race organisers believe they will be in “good hands” if they ultimately decide to stage the event here. The Island now goes head-to-head with San Diego in a bid to win the...
Jul 09, 2014
Other

Drivers ‘out of control’

Bermuda’s politicians need to face “the elephant in the room” and bring in tougher legislation to improve road safety. Dr Joseph Froncioni, a road safety expert, has advocated for safer driving for “15 to 20 years” and supports more effective deterre...
Jul 09, 2014
Other

Second edition of Nonsuch Summer goes on sale

Bermudian author Janet Wingate is launching the second edition of her novel ‘Nonsuch Summer’ with a book signing at the Bermuda Book Store this evening (Wednesday) during Harbour Nights. Ms Wingate, daughter of famed conservationist David Wingate, wo...
Jul 09, 2014
Football

Ascough: Di Stéfano and the absent greats

For all the excitement of this World Cup and the fêting of the combatants, there always comes a point at which fans cannot help themselves from thinking “what if?” What if Eusébio had not single-handedly rescued Portugal against North Korea in 1966? ...
Jul 09, 2014
Other

Fired doctor sues BHB for wrongful dismissal

A doctor has brought the Bermuda Hospitals Board to court on charges of wrongful dismissal, claiming BHB authorities defamed him by saying patients’ safety was at risk. Charles Curtis-Thomas was fired after just three weeks on the job as a hospitali...
Jul 09, 2014
Bermuda Stock Exchange

Ascendant, BF&M trade

The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange closed unchanged at 1,381.63 yesterday. Ascendant Group Limited saw trading with 3,300 shares changing hands, closing at 6.50, level with its previous closing price on July 4. BF&M also traded. Just 52 shares ...
Jul 09, 2014
Other

Witness: Crash victim had ‘blood pouring from head’

A Paget man charged with seriously injuring a lifelong friend was more concerned about avoiding arrest than calling an ambulance, according to prosecutors. John Wardman denies charges of causing grievous bodily harm to Alexander Doyle while driving o...
Jul 09, 2014
Available for
iPhones and iPads
Available in
Google Play
Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice
© Copyright 2026 royalgazette.com. All rights reserved.