School 'running on a shoestring' says it can't wait until 2034 for funding
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Charles ‘Nature Boy’ Wade (1952-2026): A born Gombey : A veteran St George’s All-Stars footballer was a Gombey devotee who mastered the art form’s dance steps ...
royalgazette.com/obituaries/news/article/20261008/charles-nature-boy-wade-1952-2026-a-born-gombey/
Investigation continues after rider hit by air rifle fire: An investigation continues after a man riding a motorcycle in Pembroke was seriously injured this week ...
royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20261016/investigation-continues-after-rider-hit-by-air-rifle-fire/
PLP Women’s Caucus hosts breast cancer awareness event: More than 100 guests attended a breast cancer awareness breakfast hosted by the Progressive Labour Party ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20261008/plp-womens-caucus-hosts-breast-cancer-awareness-event/
Rider injured in Pembroke collision: A rider sustained a head injury after a single-vehicle collision in Pembroke today, police said.
A spokeswoman said around 4 ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260927/rider-injured-in-pembroke-collision/
Palmetto Road cut to one-lane traffic for tree clearing: Vegetation clearing will impact a Pembroke road for about a week, the Ministry of Public Works and ...
royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20260925/palmetto-road-cut-to-one-lane-traffic-for-tree-clearing/
Residents, BNT call for better treatment of Black Watch Well: Pembroke residents have called for better treatment after an historical landmark fell into ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260923/residents-bnt-call-for-better-treatment-of-black-watch-well/
Lane closed in Pembroke until further notice: A lane closure along a section of road in Pembroke will be in effect until further notice ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260921/lane-closed-in-pembroke-until-further-notice/
Lane closed in Pembroke to repair cables: A section of North Shore Road is limited to one lane of traffic from today until Saturday.
The Ministry of Public ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260917/lane-closed-in-pembroke-to-repair-cables/
Riders injured in two-vehicle collision: A two-motorcycle collision in Pembroke yesterday left both riders in hospital with various injuries ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260915/riders-injured-in-two-vehicle-collision/
Motorist seriously hurt in collision: A motorist is believed to have sustained a serious head injury during a collision in Pembroke this evening ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260914/motorist-seriously-hurt-in-collision/
Big day: back to school for West Pembroke Primary: From uniforms and shoes to school gear, pupils in the island’s public education system were ready for the ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20260910/big-day-back-to-school-for-west-pembroke-primary/
Belco reports weather-related power outages: Residents in Pembroke, St George’s and Hamilton are experiencing power outages related to today’s stormy weather ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260906/belco-reports-weather-related-power-outages/
41-year-old man injured in Pembroke crash: A man was in the Intensive Care Unit this morning after a serious crash that took place at about midnight ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260831/41-year-old-man-injured-in-pembroke-crash/
Lane closure in Pembroke for cable repairs: A section of North Shore Road in Pembroke has been limited to one lane of traffic until Saturday ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260903/lane-closure-in-pembroke-for-cable-repairs/
Pembroke community comes together at Cultural Connect: The threat of rain failed to deter the Pembroke community from coming together on Saturday afternoon for ...
royalgazette.com/event/news/article/20260823/pembroke-community-comes-together-for-cultural-connect/
Music and cultural celebration planned for Pig’s Field: A yearly get-together brought by the Department of Culture will come this Saturday to Pig’s Field in ...
royalgazette.com/entertainment/news/article/20260820/music-and-cultural-celebration-planned-for-pigs-field/
Man handed nine-month ban for no licence: A Pembroke man will spend the next nine months off the roads after being caught riding a motorcycle without a licence ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260818/man-handed-nine-month-ban-for-no-licence/
Sentencing date set for man found with knife: A date for sentencing has been set for a Pembroke man who pleaded guilty to being in possession of a fixed bladed ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260818/sentencing-date-set-for-man-found-with-knife/
Interns bring enthusiasm to hotel: Twenty nine students took part in the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s internship programme this summer ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20260813/interns-bring-enthusiasm-to-hotel/
Home damaged in fire on Tulo Lane: A Pembroke home was damaged in a fire this afternoon — however, no one was believed to be injured in the blaze ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260807/home-damaged-in-fire-on-tulo-lane/
Ban for rider who went more than twice the speed limit: A Pembroke man has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for seven months after he admitted riding ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260727/ban-for-rider-who-went-more-than-twice-the-speed-limit/
Motorists warned of traffic delays during Bacchanal Run: Traffic disruption can be expected when the Bacchanal Run takes place on Saturday ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260729/motorists-warned-of-traffic-delays-during-bacchanal-run/
Memorable moment for teacher reunited with first pupils : For 40 years, Kim Thomas-Phillips wondered what had become of the students in her first class at West ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260725/memorable-moment-for-teacher-reunited-with-first-pupils/
Kebobs on the Curve branches out into the City: Kebab shop owners Elaine and Chris Lima are finally able to offer dine-in service. Ever since they opened Kebobs ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20260716/kebobs-on-the-curve-branches-out-into-the-city/
Police officer faces four charges in court: A police officer has been bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on four charges including an allegation of financial ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260721/policeman-faces-four-charges-in-court/
Lane on Richmond Road to close for trenching: Part of Richmond Road in Pembroke will be limited to one lane of traffic on Thursday and Friday ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260721/lane-on-richmond-road-to-close-for-trenching/
Teenagers injured in Pembroke shooting: Two teenagers sustained injuries during a reported shooting last night. A police spokesman said officers were notified ...
royalgazette.com/crime/news/article/20260716/teenagers-injured-in-shooting/
Police looking for missing teenager: Police are looking for a missing teenage boy last seen this afternoon.
A spokesman said Nai-Che Smith, 17 ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260715/police-looking-for-missing-teenager-2/
DHL to close Cox’s Hill site : Global logistics company DHL has closed the customer services desk at its location in Cox’s Hill, Pembroke.
All customer services ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20260715/dhl-to-close-coxs-hill-site/
St George’s teen banned after police chase: A teenager who led police on a chase in Pembroke was banned from the roads for 18 months yesterday.
Jyus Dill, 19 ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260715/st-georges-teen-banned-after-police-chase/
Belco works cause lane closures in Pembroke: Emergency Belco works have caused lane closures in Pembroke that are expected to continue through the weekend ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260703/belco-works-cause-lane-closures-in-pembroke/
Weekend road closures on Mount Hill for community event: A Mount Hill community day on Saturday will affect travel in the area.
The Ministry of Public Works and ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260702/weekend-road-closures-on-mount-hill-for-community-event/
Man pleads guilty to sexual offence involving child : A man who admitted sexually assaulting a child will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in August ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260605/man-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-offence-involving-child/
Serious collision on Rosemont Avenue, Pembroke: A female motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after her bike collided with a car on Rosemont Avenue in ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260603/serious-collision-on-rosemont-avenue-pembroke/
Breakfast is served at Fire & Slice: As a semi-industrial area, Serpentine Road, Pembroke, can be busy with truckers, warehouse workers and tradespeople buzzing ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20260603/breakfast-is-served-at-fire-slice/
Investigation launched after gunshots heard in Pembroke: Police appealed for information after gunshots were heard in Pembroke this evening ...
royalgazette.com/crime/news/article/20260522/investigation-launched-after-gunshots-heard-in-pembroke-2/
School celebrates partnership with therapy centre: A mental health facility in Pembroke has started an awareness-raising community outreach programme with a ...
royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20260514/school-celebrates-partnership-with-therapy-centre/
West Pembroke’s Skye Furbert breaks record at track finals : Skye Furbert, from West Pembroke, was the star performer at the Primary School Track and Field ...
royalgazette.com/track-field/sport/article/20260429/west-pembrokes-skye-furbert-breaks-record-at-track-finals/
Key FactsSkye Furbert Sets New Record at School Track Finals
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- Skye Furbert broke the under-9 girls 100 metres record with a time of 13.93 seconds at the Primary School Track and Field Championships.
- She also won the 100, 200, and 400 metres events and anchored the relay team, earning the 2026 Toby Colombe Award for best performer.
- West Pembroke finished third overall with 172 points, behind Saltus and Warwick Academy in the combined team event.
- Top athletes in other categories included Elliott Davidge, Nico Simmons, and Diamond Morris, each winning their respective age groups.
Community groups benefit from confiscated assets: The Premier presented grants to three community organisations that support youth development and social ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260506/community-groups-benefit-from-confiscated-assets/
Race to affect traffic on Sunday: A run and walk event will impact traffic in Pembroke and Devonshire on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260430/race-to-affect-traffic-on-sunday-3/
Two unlicensed riders banned from roads: Two Pembroke residents who admitted several traffic offences were disqualified from driving all vehicles yesterday ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20260428/two-unlicensed-riders-banned-from-roads/
Accidentally imported raccoon caught in Pembroke: A raccoon that escaped from a shipping container that had recently arrived at the Hamilton Commercial Docks was ...
royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20260414/accidentally-imported-raccoon-caught-in-pembroke/
Sewage issue causes traffic diversions on Dutton Avenue: Motorists were this afternoon urged to steer away from Dutton Avenue in Pembroke after a sewage spill in ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260422/sewage-issue-causes-traffic-diversions-on-dutton-avenue/
Senior school hosts Cinderella stage show: A school in Pembroke is inviting residents to attend a stage show that brings to life a beloved fairytale ...
royalgazette.com/general/lifestyle/article/20260421/senior-school-hosts-cinderella-stage-show/
A raccoon that escaped from a shipping container that had recently arrived at the Hamilton Commercial Docks was safely trapped yesterday by Department of ... Show more
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Gas leak affects traffic on North Street : Residents have been urged to avoid the area near the Tools & Equipment building on North Street ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260402/gas-leak-affects-traffic-on-north-street/
Police: motorcyclist’s injuries less serious than feared: A motorcyclist involved in a traffic collision last night received less serious injuries than initially ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260401/police-motorcyclists-injuries-less-serious-than-feared/
Pembroke school debuts mascot, Scotty: Victor Scott Primary School this week unleashed its new school mascot, “Scotty”, at a special assembly with Michael Weeks ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260326/pembroke-school-debuts-mascot-scotty/
Paving planned in Pembroke, Smith’s: Paving works will affect traffic in Smith’s and Pembroke starting next week, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260313/paving-planned-in-pembroke-smiths/
Two riders hurt in Pembroke collision: Police diverted traffic from the scene of a Pembroke collision that involved two motorcycles until shortly before 7pm ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260311/riders-hurt-in-pembroke-collision/
Rider injured in Pembroke crash: A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Pembroke on ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260309/rider-injured-in-pembroke-crash-2/
Rider injured in Pembroke crash: A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following a single vehicle crash in Pembroke this ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260307/rider-injured-in-pembroke-crash-2/
Man injured after crashing into a tree in Pembroke: A man was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury after a crash near the junction of Cedar Avenue and ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260228/man-injured-after-crashing-into-a-tree-in-pembroke/
Saltus joins global stand against bullying: Saltus hosted its third annual Pink Shirt Day as part of a global stand against bullying.
Students from both the ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260227/saltus-joins-global-stand-against-bullying/
Car overturned in Pembroke results in single-lane traffic: Traffic outside of Hamilton has been restricted to one lane after a serious incident that left a car ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260221/car-overturned-in-pembroke-results-in-single-lane-traffic/
Car badly damaged in crash near Berkeley Hill, Pembroke: A car crashed into a roadside wall in the eastbound lane of North Shore Road in Pembroke near the ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260219/car-badly-damaged-in-crash-near-berkeley-hill-pembroke/
Drivers injured in multi-vehicle crash in Pembroke: Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday morning resulting in a car veering off the ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260218/drivers-injured-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-pembroke/
OpinionDemolition should never be the first option: The news that Archlyn Villa in Pembroke is set for demolition should give all of us pause ...
royalgazette.com/opinion-writer/opinion/article/20260218/demolition-should-never-be-the-first-option/
Historical Pembroke guesthouse set for demolition: A once-trailblazing Bermuda guesthouse will face the bulldozer this month after the Bermuda Hospitals Board ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260212/historic-pembroke-guesthouse-set-for-demolition/
Hospital releases motorcyclists involved in Shelly Bay crash: Two men who were injured during a motorcycle collision have been released from hospital ...
royalgazette.com/drive-for-change/news/article/20260212/hospital-releases-motorcyclists-involved-in-shelly-bay-crash/
Government opens Admiralty House plan for consultation: The public have been invited to review and provide feedback on a draft plan to rejuvenate an historic ...
royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20260202/government-opens-admiralty-house-plan-for-consultation/
Northlands again win primary school netball championship : Northlands defeated West Pembroke 4-3 at Bernard Park on Wednesday to secure a third consecutive ...
royalgazette.com/general/sport/article/20260122/northlands-again-win-primary-schools-netball-championship/
Myrtle Burrows (1919-2026): North Village matriarch: A memorial service will celebrate the life of one of the island’s oldest residents tomorrow.
Myrtle Burrows ...
royalgazette.com/obituaries/news/article/20260106/myrtle-burrows-1919-2026-north-village-matriarch/
Margaret Burgess gets crafty around the holidays: When Margaret Burgess was growing up on Serpentine Road, Pembroke, her family did not buy a Christmas tree ...
royalgazette.com/community/lifestyle/article/20251223/margaret-burgess-gets-crafty-around-the-holidays/
BREAKING NEWS: A man shot dead on Thursday after a gunman opened fire into a Pembroke residence from outside has been identified by police as 40-year-old ... Show more
Island’s oil tanker operators racking up huge profits
Island’s oil tanker operators racking up huge profits

Police identify victim in fatal Pembroke shooting: A man shot dead on Thursday after a gunman opened fire into a Pembroke residence from outside has been ...
royalgazette.com/crime/news/article/20251222/police-identify-victim-in-fatal-pembroke-shooting/
Lights back on at Pembroke junction : Traffic lights in Pembroke that went out when a vehicle hit them 17 months ago have been repaired ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20251212/lights-back-on-at-pembroke-junction/
Police officers injured in Pembroke crash: A police officer is being treated in hospital for “a serious but non-life threatening head injury as well as an injury ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20251201/police-officers-injured-in-pembroke-crash/
Shots fired at Angle Street home: A firearm was discharged into a Pembroke residence last night, police confirmed, with no injuries reported ...
royalgazette.com/crime/news/article/20251203/shots-fired-at-angle-street-home/
Car crash takes out barrier wall on North Shore Road: A barrier wall and part of a gate were damaged yesterday morning after a crash on North Shore Road in ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20251204/car-crash-takes-out-barrier-wall-on-north-shore-road/
Government says due diligence done on raised crossings: Drivers got “ample notice” of the raised pedestrian crossings added to Parsons Road in Pembroke this ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20251118/government-says-due-diligence-done-on-raised-crossings/
Church returns to foster neighbourhood togetherness: A church in Pembroke returns with its annual neighbourhood gathering on Sunday afternoon geared at fostering ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20251128/church-returns-to-foster-neighbourhood-togetherness/