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royalgazette.com > opinion-writer > opinion > article > 20/26/0331 > opinion-we-owe-more-to-transgender-bermudians

Opinion: We owe more to transgender Bermudians

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (618+ words) March 31 marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination they face. Globally, transgender people are battling to gain or maintain their rights, but locally, many Transgender Bermudians are fighting…...

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royalgazette.com > politics > news > article > 20/26/0310 > rights-for-adoptive-parents-get-green-light-in-house

Rights for adoptive parents get green light in House

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (367+ words) Legislators have approved giving parental leave to adoptive parents and legal guardians of children below age 2. The Employment Amendment Act 2026 got near-unanimous agreement in the House of Assembly yesterday " though concerns about discrimination put it to a vote. The leave…...

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royalgazette.com > general > news > article > 20/26/0226 > first-national-lgbtq-survey-launched

First national LGBTQ+ survey launched

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (199+ words) A local charity has launched the first national survey for Bermuda's LGBTQ+ community. Every Bermudian and resident aged 18 and older who identifies as LGBTQ+, whether openly or not, is invited to complete the questionnaire conducted by Global Research in partnership…...

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royalgazette.com > opinion-writer > opinion > article > 20/26/0205 > sex-and-gender-spectrum-not-binaries

Sex and gender – spectrum, not binaries

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (462+ words) The election of Donald Trump has been accompanied by an aggressive and ideological attempt to redefine gender and sex, as exemplified by Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, which was…...

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royalgazette.com > general > news > article > 20/25/1201 > meaningful-dialogue-on-inclusion-at-centre-of-campaign

Meaningful dialogue on inclusion at centre of campaign

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (493+ words) WindReach is launching its annual awareness campaign in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The charity, which offers educational and therapeutic programmes to those with support needs, will run the campaign from today until December…...

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royalgazette.com > general > news > article > 20/25/1004 > dog-owners-urged-to-pick-up-after-pets-at-east-end

Dog owners urged to pick up after pets at East End

6+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (330+ words) Dog owners have been urged to pick up after their pets when walking their animals around the Olde Towne. The Corporation of St George's said in its October newsletter that dog owners should be especially responsible when walking pets along…...

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royalgazette.com > environment > news > article > 20/25/0916 > overflowing-canine-waste-bins-a-disgrace-walker-fumes

Overflowing canine waste bins ‘a disgrace’, says walker

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (451+ words) A dog walker has decried the "disgusting" sight and "horrific smell" in the Botanical Gardens after dog waste bins were left overflowing. While she was unable to directly contact the Department of Parks, she said she relayed a message through…...

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royalgazette.com > business > local-business > article > 20/25/0911 > diversity-leader-to-headline-dive-in-festival

Diversity leader to headline Dive In Festival

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (211+ words) Helena Morrissey, a leading voice on gender equality and corporate inclusion, will be the featured guest at this year's Dive In Festival in Bermuda. The financier, author and diversity campaigner will join Dan Burrows, chief executive of Fidelis Insurance Group,…...

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royalgazette.com > general > news > article > 20/25/0908 > lgbtq-group-to-hold-brunch-and-charity-raffle

LGBTQ+ group to hold brunch and charity raffle

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (204+ words) A LGBTQ+ community and ally group announced an end-of-summer brunch to raise money for an autism assistance charity. Love is Love Bermuda will host the event at Bolero Brasserie Restaurant on Front Street, Hamilton, and include a raffle to raise…...

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royalgazette.com > opinion-writer > opinion > article > 20/25/0719 > lgbtq-americans-fight-for-the-flag

LGBTQ+ Americans fight for the flag

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (646+ words) In the early minutes of the short documentary Reclaim the Flag, actor and writer Lena Waithe rests her head in her hand and takes a few moments to consider the small American flag that she has been handed and that…...