The Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Mastercard have renewed their partnership for the 2024 iteration of the event, set to be held from November 14 to November 17. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments industry, in advance […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be hosting a drone show on Wednesday evening [Nov 13] which “will feature 250 choreographed drones which will illuminate the night sky over Hamilton Harbour.” A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship in partnership with Mastercard will be hosting Bermuda’s first-ever drone show on Wednesday, 13 November at 8:30pm local […]

The Black Shark$ were crowned the Bermuda Bowl Xlll Champions as the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season came to an end. The Black Shark$ defeated the Killa Squad 35 – 21. The Player of the Game and Bermuda Bowl XIII MVP for Black Shark$ was Zakee Govia with 1 passing touchdown 3 receiving touchdowns […]

Antonio Pierce — whose father is Bermudian — has been named the Interim Head Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders said, “The Las Vegas Raiders have named Antonio Pierce as the Interim Head Coach. Pierce is in his second season as linebackers coach the Las Vegas Raiders, has seven years of […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, won his first National Football League [NFL] game as interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pierce, who was promoted from linebackers coach to the top position last week, following the firing of former head coach Josh McDaniels, guided his team […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] With Antonio Pierce making a winning start to his tenure as interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, Bernews looks back to when he visited the island’s schools in 2008. Pierce, whose Raiders team defeated the New York Giants 30-6 at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday [November 5], has […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC playoffs after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday [December 25]. The victory further stakes Pierce’s claim to the permanent job in Las Vegas. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – was promoted from […]

Antonio Pierce said he is “proud” of the job he has done since being appointed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach and hopes to secure the role full-time. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, further staked his claim for the permanent position after his side kept alive their chances of reaching the AFC playoffs following […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders team finished their NFL season with a 27-14 home win over the Denver Broncos at the Allegiant Stadium yesterday [January 7]. The convincing victory further stakes Pierce’s claim for the permanent head coach’s position after leading them to a 5-4 record since replacing Josh […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially appointed Antonio Pierce as their Head Coach, confirming his promotion after a successful interim period. A spokesperson said, “Antonio Pierce has been named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce, a nine-year NFL veteran player and a former Super Bowl Champion, team captain and Pro Bowl selection, posted […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] This year’s post-season has been unlike any other for former New York Giants star middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who has strong Bermuda connections, as he found himself a much sought after commodity among the National Football League’s [NFL] coaching ranks. Before eventually being hired on by the Las Vegas Raiders as […]

In their second preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders, led by Bermudian Head Coach Antonio Pierce, fell to the Dallas Cowboys 27-12. The Raiders post game review said, “The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in their second preseason game of the year to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12. Red zone trips and turnovers were the difficulty of […]

Antonio Pierce will start his first National Football League [NFL] season as a head coach when his Las Vegas Raiders team face AFC West rival, the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday [September 8]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders won their first game of the National Football League [NFL] season after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 26-23 at the M&T Bank Stadium yesterday [September 15]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super Bowl in 2008. […]

Head coach Antonio Pierce has demanded more from his Las Vegas Raiders team after a tough 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [September 22]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, has suggested changes will be made to his team going forward. “As the game went on … […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders claimed a 20-16 win at home to the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [September 29]. Pierce’s whose team are 2-2 this season, said he was thrilled with how his players bounced back from their disappointing 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers last weekend. “Last week was […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 34-18 by the Denver Broncos in Week Five of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 6]. The Raiders have won two and lost three matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 32-13 by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week Six of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 13]. The Raiders have won two and lost four matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 15-20 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week Seven of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 20]. The Raiders have won two and lost four matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 27-20 at home to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday [October 27]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost six of their eight games this season, are away to the […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 41-24 by the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [November 3]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost seven of their nine games this season, are away […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] secured an impressive haul of medals from the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, at the weekend. In the sanda discipline, which combines traditional kung fu with modern combat disciplines, Che Beane and Tristan Robinson won gold after securing victories in their […]

The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as […]

Nikki Bascome – who is well known for his skills in the boxing ring — is showcasing another one of his talents, this time his musical ability, with Mr Bascome releasing a new music video and song entitled “Picture Me”. Related Stories Video: Performing Arts Camp Cup Match Song Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’ […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine made an encouraging start to the opening race of the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup at the Kotarr Circuit in Castile and León, Spain, recently. The 13-year-old, competing in the Moto 5 class, qualified in 23rd position out of 26 riders from ten European countries – the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack hopes for a swift recovery after breaking his wrist during a recent MotoAmerica Junior Cup race in Minnesota. The 17-year-old sustained the injury in the sixth leg of the nine-race series at the Brainerd International Raceway. Cumbermack, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, finished fifteenth […]

Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable privilege. “Our […]

[Written by Don Burgess] Did you know that one of Bermuda’s first great Olympic hopes is a former world record holder in the International Swimming Hall of Fame? And how he came to represent Bermuda is controversial, and that process will never happen again. Hubert Leonard Spence represented Bermuda at the 1936 Olympic Games in […]

Mapping Black London — which is led by Northeastern University and aims to “visualise the multi-racial foundations and histories of London and the UK” — has created an interactive map chronicling the life of Bermudian Mary Prince. The organization said, “This exhibit traces the life of Mary Prince through the locations she described in her […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Two-times Front Street Mile winner James Thie is among the familiar faces in Paris, with the Welshman helping coach Team Great Britain’s distance runners. Thie, who won the elite men’s race in 2003 and 2004, also coaches Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, Dage Minors, who teamed up with Thie in September last […]

Team Bermuda will compete in the 2024 edition of the Backyard World Team Championship, set to take place on Saturday, October 19. A spokesperson said, “After the successful staging of Backyard Ultra running events in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Monument Re, Team Bermuda is set to take part in the Backyard World Team Championship […]

Ryan Outerbridge and the Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country team competed in the 2024 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, hosted by Franklin Pierce at the Hopkinton State Fair Grounds in New Hampshire. In the men’s 8k race, Franklin Pierce secured a commendable fourth-place finish out of 11 competing teams, accumulating 117 points overall. Outerbridge led Franklin […]

Maddy Schindel represented CI Trinity College School Port Hope at the 2024 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations [OFSAA] cross country championships. The OFSAA cross country championships, renowned as the second-largest race of its kind in North America, brought together top high school runners from across Ontario. Schindel competed in the novice girls’ 4km race, […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, making a strong showing to win two races and place a second in another. Barnes won the Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 1 race clocking a 14-lap winning time of 9:53.369. In Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 2, […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Barnes won the pro masters / rok masters final race clocking a 24-lap winning time of 16:47:347. Barnes posted on social media, “That’s a wrap for our Stars Debut, almost a clean sweep. Heat 1 – 1st, Heat 2 […]

The Bermuda Karting Association’s 2023/24 final championship points standings have seen 8 champions crowned. Ryan Rebello was the overall combined [Honda + KZ] shifter class champion with 1085 points, and Jason North was the L206 senior class [15+ years old] champion with 1105 points. The L206 masters class [40+ years old] champion was David Barbosa […]

Scott Barnes was in action at the Stars Championship Series event at the New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. In the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up race, Barnes completed 5 laps, his fastest lap was his fourth clocking 1:08.313 which was the fastest time in the Class. Clocking 10:19.912, Barnes won the 9-lap ROK Shifter Masters […]

Bermudian driver Scott Barnes began competing in the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina, experiencing a mix of results in the opening races. Barnes started his campaign with a 3rd place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up, clocking a 6-lap time of 5:12.391. He then won the ROK Shifter Masters […]

Bermudian karter Scott Barnes returned to the track for the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina. Barnes secured a third-place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters warm-up race with a time of 5:52.430. He then claimed victory in the pre-final race, completing 14 laps in 14:29.856. In the ROK Shifter Masters […]

BUEI Films is set to feature the screening of ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 pm. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continues at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 docudrama, ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ on […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] The advantage available to Wesley and George Bryan as trick shot artists on video are staged scenes that allow for multiple takes to be edited into a single, flawlessly constructed final image of perfection. However, there’s a reason why those prone to attempting crazy stunts belying convention rarely make it to […]

[Written by Don Burgess] If you ask any non-resident what they know about Bermuda, they will normally say either the Triangle or our shorts. Practically every Olympic Opening Ceremony recognizes our island for wearing Bermuda shorts, but for Paris, the focus was on the Triangle. Buzzfeed News, in an article entitled ‘The 38 funniest jokes about […]

Eventually, every stellar civilization will have to migrate to a different star. The habitable zone around all stars changes as they age. If long-lived technological civilizations are even plausible in our Universe, migration will be necessary, eventually. Could Extraterrestrial Intelligences (ETIs) use stars themselves as stellar engines in their migrations? In broad terms, a stellar …

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The rider of a motorcycle involved in a collision with a tractor trailer truck on Monday [Sept 23] in Southampton remains hospitalised. A police spokesperson said, “The rider of a motorcycle involved in a collision with a tractor trailer truck around 9am Monday, 23rd September 2024, at the junction of Middle Road and South Road […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sancho Jackson has reflected on his “inspiring experience” strutting down the catwalk at the recent New York Fashion Week Festival. The 22-year-old was selected to participate in The Model Experience, a coveted programme that offers aspiring models the chance to walk the runway, collaborate with brands and designers, share the stage […]

Bermudian clothing brand Pressure ‘Til We Perish has launched a special line of pink t-shirts to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brand owner Vincent Darrell explained that a portion of the sales would go directly to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre charity. “This campaign truly reflects the community Pressure ‘Til We Perish is building […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released the KPMG Economic Impact Report for the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, stating that the “event contributed $17.7 million to Bermuda’s economy.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released the KPMG Economic Impact Report for the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, revealing that the event contributed $17.7 […]