BermudAir announced that Nico Buchholz has been appointed President of the company as of August and will also serve as Deputy CEO. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing over 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North […]

Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – 1 to claim the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge title. Captain Steven Bremar got Warwick off to a flying start when he defeated Point’s Billy Wotton sinking the pink ball to take the 1st game, 58 – 39. John Orr equalized for Spanish Point […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey said making her debut at the Olympic Games was “100 per cent” worth a lifetime of hard work. Harvey competed in the women’s 100 metres backstroke heats at the Paris La Défense Arena today [July 29], finishing eighth in heat four in 1min 01.78sec. She placed 23rd […]

The police have confirmed the death of 20-year-old Zijae Jones, and thanked all of the people who have come forward so far and noted that “police are still seeking to speak with additional persons who are believed to be in possession of key information regarding this murder investigation.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Assistant Commissioner […]

A cluster of antennas located on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound are helping BAMZ to track the movements of migratory birds. A spokesperson said, “An inconspicuous cluster of antennas mounted atop an old utility pole on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound is gathering remarkable bird conservation data. “It was erected in August 2019 when BAMZ […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] will be holding a virtual lecture series on Thursday [Dec 9] presented by Greg Kearns, Park Naturalist, Maryland, U.S.A on the topic of “Bermuda… ‘Lifeboat for birds’, Soras and the role of MOTUS”. The event promotion said, “Bermuda… “Lifeboat for birds”, Soras and the role of MOTUS presented by: Greg […]

The winter edition of the U.S. National Audubon Magazine has a major feature on the Cahow project with the cover and other photography by Nonsuch Expeditions founder and CahowCam creator Jean-Pierre Rouja. A spokesperson said, “The in-depth article written by author Jessica Bruder [whose book was the inspiration for this year’s Oscar-winning Nomadland film] documents […]

The island has a new resident, namely a new flamingo chick, who is almost two weeks old now, having hatched on July 3rd. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently posted a video on their social media showing the new resident. Related Stories Osprey Dies After Being Found In St George’s Photo: Osprey & Its Prey […]

Hakai Magazine has featured the iconic Bermuda longtails, noting they have been “turning up in Bermuda earlier and earlier.” The story said, “White-tailed tropicbirds spend most of the year at sea, out of sight of people. When the seabirds make their annual descent into Bermuda to breed, though, their long, streamer-like tails, snowy white plumage, and […]

An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held in bank […]

Bermuda winger Zeiko Lewis scored his first goal for Union Omaha in their penalty shoot-out defeat away to Forward Madison in the group stage of the Jägermeister Cup last Thursday [August 29]. Lewis fired home a half-volley in the 29th minute to pull a goal back for his side and make it 2-1. The match […]

Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis — who just returned to his professional team after playing for Bermuda in the recent Concacaf matches — scored for Union Omaha as they defeated South Georgia Tormenta FC by a score of 3-2. Related Stories Video: Lewis Scores In Omaha’s Semi-Final Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha Video: Zeiko Lewis […]

Auto Solutions Sales Associate Somers Smith has been recognized in the Top 3 Performers of Suzuki Sales Advisors in Q2-2024 for the Caribbean region, encompassing 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “The Sales Executive of the Quarter award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. Mr. Smith’s achievement marks his fourth Sales Executive award, having previously been recognized […]

Bermuda Gas & Utility Company has awarded more than 100 winners as part of its ‘Cylinder Exchange or Purchase’ promotion, with Shannon Topple being named the grand prize winner. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the grand prize winner of the recent Cylinder Exchange or Purchase promotion. Ninety-nine […]

Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda women’s national football team captain, scored in AFC Sudbury’s 3-0 win at home to Bowers & Pitsea Ladies in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup first round today [November 3]. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a well-taken header. AFC Sudbury Women have reached the second-round proper of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Chaz Edmead still beams with pride as he recalls the moment he scored his first goal for his country during the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series Qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago. The striker came on as a substitute in Bermuda Under-14’s 6-0 win over Anguilla in the semi-finals, […]

Bermudian footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones scored in Binfield’s 2-1 defeat away to Uxbridge in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One yesterday [November 5]. Smith-Jones, who plays in midfield or attack, netted the first goal of the game from close range. Fellow Bermudians Coleridge Fubler and Reece Jones also started for Binfield, while Malachi […]

Zeiko Lewis will look to help Union Omaha reach the United Soccer League [USL] League One final when they face Greenville Triumph at home in the play-off semi-finals on Saturday [November 9]. Lewis, a Bermuda national team winger, impressed in his side’s 1-0 win at home to Richmond in the play-off quarter-finals last weekend. The […]

Bermudians in the UK came together for a recent football tournament fundraiser in Coventry in support of Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, who suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. The 19-year-old sustained a severe spinal injury in a collision in St David’s in July 2023. The family and friends of Zhamir hope to raise $255,000 [£210,000] via […]

Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury’s 2-1 win away to Dulwich Hamlet in the FA Women’s National League Division One South East today [November 10]. The Bermuda women’s national team captain netted her side’s second goal to make it 2-0 in the first half. Related Stories Kenni Thompson Scores For Bournemouth Kenni Thompson Scores For […]

Arnezha Astwood and the University of Omaha men’s soccer team concluded their 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 2 – 1 loss to the fourth-ranked Denver Pioneers on Senior Day at Caniglia Field. Prior to the match, the University of Omaha recognized twelve graduating seniors, including Astwood, for their contributions to the program. Astwood, a defender, […]

Derrick Brangman, the St David’s captain, won five awards at the Bermuda Cricket Board’s annual prize presentation at Gosling’s Wine Cellar at the weekend. The slow left-arm bowler claimed the MVP and most wickets [33] in the 50 Overs Premier Division. He was also named MVP in the Athene T20 First Division, picking up awards […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] announced the “expansion of the Economic Empowerment Zones [EEZ] with the newly established South East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone [SEHEEZ], with the aim of aiding business growth and economic development in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This expansion opens up a realm of opportunities, not only for new businesses and […]

Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] has been declared a Marine Mammal Sanctuary with particular emphasis on the endangered humpback whale, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said this afternoon [Sept 21]. Minister Bean said: “The area of the new Bermuda Marine Mammal Sanctuary will be more than 170,000 square nautical miles, approximately […]

In Bermuda Field Hockey Federation action at the National Sports Center, the Swizzles defeated the Hurricanes 5 – 2 in Mixed League play. The Sizzles got a hat-trick from Jack Finlay, while Danielle Williams and Jack Higson added a goal each. The Hurricanes got single strikes from Sven Curly and Henry Banks. Related Stories Hockey: […]

Bermuda Field Hockey Federation action at the National Sports Center saw the match between the Swizzles, and Dark & Stormies end in a 2 – 2 draw. The Swizzles took the lead in the 2nd minute when Grace Lightowler scored a field goal, one minute later it was 2 – 0 when Megan Troake scored […]

Bermuda Field Hockey action at the National Sports Center saw the Hurricanes and Swizzles play out to a 1 – 1 draw. Swizzles took the lead in the 37th minute when Rupert Cuddon-Large scored a field goal, only to have Tyler Smith score a field goal in the 45th minute to level the score at […]

Swizzle defeated the Dark & Stormies 4 – 1 at the National Sports Center in Bermuda field hockey action. Swizzle took the lead in the 28th minute when Rupert Cuddon-Large scored a field goal, in the 31st minute Kyle Hamilton doubled the lead with a field goal, and one minute later it was 3 – […]

Tournament favourites Mexico won their second game at the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 23] after defeating Brazil 3-1. Maribel Acosta, Grecia Mendoza and Dariana Cardiel scored for Mexico; meanwhile, Mayara Eiko netted for Brazil. In today’s games, Brazil face Paraguay at 3.45 pm and Bermuda play Guyana at […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team face Brazil in a must-win match in the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre today [September 27]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side have one point from three games heading into their final round-robin pool game and need to beat Brazil to stand a chance of playing Guyana […]

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team secured a superb 2-1 comeback win over Brazil in their final pool match of the Women’s Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 27]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side have advanced to the bronze-medal match and will face Guyana today. The two teams drew 1-1 in the […]

In the lone Bermuda Field Hockey Federation match of the evening, the Swizzles came from behind to defeat the Hurricanes 2 – 1. The Hurricanes went ahead in the 28th minute when Jess Charles scored a field goal, but four minutes later the Swizzles were even at 1 – 1 with a Jenn Chisnall penalty […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] announced that HSBC is the lead sponsor of the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “With the impacts of climate change being felt more and more each year, the need for reforestation projects has arguably never been more important and urgent. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] today announced that HSBC […]

Somersfield Academy MYP students partnered with BZS to build a Bermuda Micro Forest Project on their campus in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “This project was spearheaded by M3 students, Zoë Mir, Adriana DeCouto, and Aura Doran. Under the guidance of MYP Community Project Coordinator, Ria Swan, and Science Teacher Natalia Frith, the students raised more than $3,500 […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and volunteers from Chubb worked to create a suitable environment in preparation for the replanting of one of the island’s largest mangrove forests – the BZS’s most recent site established through the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb volunteers also gained insight into one of Bermuda’s most […]

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Department of Parks spent time clearing invasives on Trunk Island recently in an effort to share knowledge and continue the partnership that has been evolving since the BZS Micro Forest Project began in 2021. “On June 26, members of the Parks team from Tulo Valley and Government House […]

Butterfield’s 2024 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme has successfully concluded, with six young women, including Bermuda’s Zea Swainson, completing the initiative. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Leadership and Entrepreurship Accelerator Programme [LEAP] by six talented young females, including Zea Swainson from Bermuda, who were sponsored to […]

The Government released a statement covering aspects including the marine exclusive economic zone, Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] and more. A Government spokesperson said, “While the Government appreciates that the Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] disagree with the commitment to fully protect twenty per cent of the island’s exclusive economic zone, developing a balanced and integrated marine […]

Prize giving for the Bermuda Anglers Club Annual [BAC] Junior Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday [August 31] at the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC]. A BAC spokesperson commented, ‘The tournament was a great success. We had 170 kids registered for the event and 70 kids came to the weigh-in. The SPBC was the perfect […]

Denmark’s Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls are advancing to the semi-finals of the Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta after defeating leader Julia Aartsen of the Netherlands, joining teams from France, Denmark, and Sweden. A spokesperson said, “Denmark’s Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls upset the form book yesterday on Day 3 of the […]

Ocorian held a beach clean-up event in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. A spokesperson said, “Ocorian, a leading global provider of financial services, once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful beach clean-up event in collaboration with the esteemed charity, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. “The event saw a dedicated team […]

Dara Alizadeh began competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the first day, the Bermudian rower – who previously represented Bermuda at the Olympics –  finished 4th in Heat 4 of the men’s singles clocking 7:07.52. Alizadeh said, “My first international regatta since Tokyo, and a stark reminder of the quality […]

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the second day Alizadeh finished 3rd in the men’s singles repechage 3 clocking a time of 7:54.65. Related Stories Dara Alizadeh Begins Henley Royal Regatta Alizadeh To Race At Henley Royal Regatta Dara Alizadeh Finishes Fifth In B Final Dara Alizadeh […]

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the third day, Alizadeh finished 4th in the men’s singles quarter-final elimination heat 4, with the Bermudian rower recording a time of 7:24.50. Related Stories Photos/Results: End Of Summer Rowing Regatta Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers Photos/Results: Summer Rowing Regatta Videos: […]

On day four of the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia, Dara Alizadeh had an impressive performance, winning the men’s singles semi-final G/H heat 2. The Bermudian rower — who represented the island in the last Olympic Games — secured victory with a time of 8:19.06. Related Stories Learn To Row Programme For Adults […]

Bermudian rower Dara Alizadeh completed his participation in the World Rowing Championships 2023 held in Belgrade, Serbia. During day five of the competition, Alizadeh secured the second position in the men’s singles G final, achieving a time of 7:33.46. Related Stories Photos/Results: End Of Summer Rowing Regatta Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers Photos/Results: Summer […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh started competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking a time of 7:05.59. Alizadeh — who represented Bermuda at the last Olympics — finished 6.04 behind the winner Caleb Antill who clocked […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the men’s elite single scull B final, Alizadeh finished 3rd clocking a time of 7:00.24. Men’s Elite Single Scull B Final 6:58.58 Alexander Wolf 6:59.47 Jim Wilson 7:00.24 Dara Alizadeh 7:02.19 Jack Barrett […]

Bermuda Olympian Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships, hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Alizadeh competed in the men’s championship elite eight in the boat of UTS, with he and his teammates finished second by clocking a time of 5:54.64. He also competed in the championship men’s elite […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dara Alizadeh will step up his qualifying bid for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer at the World Rowing Americas Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro, which starts on Thursday [March 14]. Alizadeh, who finished a respectable eighteenth in the men’s single sculls at the rescheduled Tokyo […]