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Improvements to the beach area at Mangrove Bay aimed at preventing erosion have been approved by the Department of Planning. The application, submitted by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, proposed using a “geoweb” system to create a pair...

Somerset Bridge — the smallest working drawbridge in the world — is showing its age. Workmen who have been repairing the walkway, since October, have now found it is “in far worse condition than originally suspected”. And, that means the pedestrian ...

Sal Hodgson often jokingly says she has hundreds of children. Aside from the three of her own, there are the many Somerset School of Dancing students she had over 45 years. It’s rare that the 79-year-old forgets one of their names, even though her me...

We could not let the momentous year of 2015 pass without paying tribute to Conrad Symonds. The “Silver City” coach was one of the year’s stars and also a friend, and former neighbour. After a short illness, he was laid to rest in a simple and dignif...

Conservationists have urged the public not to release unwanted pets into the wild after two piranha-like fish were discovered in a freshwater pond in Somerset. The red-bellied pacu, which have sharp top and bottom teeth and are native to the Amazon a...

Businesses in the Island’s West End remain optimistic about the 35th America’s Cup, despite saying they have seen no significant increase in revenue so far. While some establishments reported a slight uptake in business in the past six months, other...

Dear Sir, May I bring to the attention of the minister responsible for our waterways, an urgent marine navigational hazard. The traffic lights at Somerset Bridge have been out of order for several months. Many boaters along with tour operators trave...

A man collapsed in the street with life-threatening wounds to his neck after an apparent attack with a bladed article. Members of the public came to his aid as he lay bleeding heavily near Four Star Pizza, Somerset Road, Sandys. The 50-year-old victi...

The Robinson’s Marina gas station will reopen next week — and local businesses have welcomed its return. “As of today, the plans are to reopen the station early next week,” Rubis CEO David Rose told The Royal Gazette yesterday. The gas station at Som...

The Ceasar clan was recognised this past Sunday at Allen Temple AME Church, Somerset. Family members were given responsibilities over and above their ordinary leadership roles in the morning service: worship leader was Sister Sylvia Wilson, the morn...

The proposed redevelopment of a “dirty diamond” in the West End is beginning to take shape — and the public is invited to have a say in the project. The work at Mangrove Bay Beach could even be completed in time for next year’s tourist season. Willi...

Two holidaymakers had to be guided back into Somerset Bridge after they got lost in their rented Boston Whaler in the West End. Bermuda Radio received a 911 call at 5pm on Thursday from the visitors, who said they were unable to find their way back t...