Thursday, November 14 is expected to see sunny breaks with 1 or 2 showers likely, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am […]

During the third week of the Battle of the Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC  — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu were among those saved from elimination. This is according to a story in the CBC, which said, “In a surprise twist on Week 3 of Battle of the Blades, Vanessa James, […]

During the fourth week of the Battle Of The Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu “scored highest in the Skate Off with a 17.4, keeping them safe for another week.” A CBC story said, “After an intense competition on Week 4 of Battle of the […]

Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and her partner Akim Aliu joined Season Six of the Battle of the Blades, an event in Canada hosted by CBC. The duo finished fourth earning $25,000 for The Time To Dream Foundation, which aims to make youth sports, including the game of hockey, more diverse, inclusive, affordable, and accessible […]

Figure skater Vanessa James  — who has Bermudian heritage and lived in Bermuda as a child — will partner with Canadian 2-time world champion and 3-time Olympic medalist pairs skater Eric Radford as they represent Team Canada at the upcoming 2022 Olympic Games. Ms James has previously represented France on the world stage. A CBC […]

The International Olympic Committee has approved the change of nationality for figure skater Vanessa James, with James now be able to compete for Canada at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The report on the Inside The Games website said, “James will be eligible to represent Canada at the Games with her new skating partner, […]

Vanessa James and Eric Radford took to the center rink once again at the Skate Canada International on the ISU Grand Prix circuit. James and Radford competed in the Pairs Free Skating Program, where they finished the Free Skating Program in fourth with a score of 62.74. Related Stories Video: Vanessa James & Akim Aliu […]

Figure skaters Vanessa James and Eric Radford recently concluded competing in the 2021 Internationaux de France in Grenoble, France. James and Radford finished fourth overall with a combined score of 196.34. In the Pairs Free Staking Program, James and Radford finished fourth with a score of 64.77; Russian pair Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii finished […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] From retired professional figure skater to reality television star to soon-to-become four-times Olympian, the resurrection of Vanessa James’s competitive career reads like a far-fetched Hollywood movie script. James was settled into retirement for almost two years when a chance meeting on the set of the wildly popular CBS reality TV show, […]

Figure skater Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — and her partner Eric Radford are now competing in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Ms James, who along with her former partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic level, is making her fourth Olympic appearance, […]

After a barrier breaking career and multiple Olympic appearances, Vanessa James said she will “hang up my competitive figure skates.” The Skate Canada website said, “Pair world bronze medalists Vanessa James, 34, Scarborough, Ont., and Eric Radford, 37, Balmertown, Ont., have decided to retire from competitive skating. James and Radford announced their partnership in April 2021. “The […]

Vanessa James will make a return to the ice to take part in the Art on Ice in Switzerland in February 2023. The world-famous show ‘Art on Ice’ enchants with its unique mixture of top-standard figure skating and live performances of international music stars, enriched by dancing, acrobatics, light show and choreographic effects. The event […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James has reached the final of Dancing on Ice on British television along with her partner Greg Rutherford, the former Olympic long jumper. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, will compete in the final […]

An ‘Around the Island Powerboat Race Viewing Cruise’ will be held on Sunday [Aug 8] onboard the Spirit of Bermuda from 10.00am to 4.00pm. An online promo said, “Albouy’s Point to Gibbet Island. Onboard the Spirit of Bermuda. 10 am – 4 pm, depart from Albouys Point. $100 per person. Unlimited bar & snacks. For more […]

The 2021 Around the Island Powerboat & Jet Ski Race took place on Sunday  [Aug 8] starting and finishing at Ferry Reach in the east end. Juniors: Race # 1 1 Trystan Hocking 2 Santiago Rose 3 Tyler James Juniors: Race #2 1 Isobel Rowe 2 Jonah Moniz 3 Shawn Bremar Juniors: Race #3 1 […]

[Updated with more photos] The 2021 Around The Island Powerboat Race was held yesterday [Aug 8] starting and finishing at Ferry Reach in the east end, and as always, people enjoyed the race from various vantage points across the island. The day included six Juniors races, a jet ski race and various classes of power boat […]

The Government has issued a marine advisory in advance of the annual Round-the-Island Powerboat Race on Sunday. A Government spokesperson said, “The annual Round-the-Island Powerboat Race will take place on Sunday, 7 August, between 12 – 3:30 p.m. n the interest of marine safety, the following sea channels will be closed to regular maritime traffic during the […]

The 2022 Around the Island Powerboat Race took place today [Aug 7] with boats speeding around the entire island at top speeds, with  Andrew Cottingham and Henry Talbot in S22 crossing the line first in the powerboat class,  Cleveland ‘Chicken’ Maybury crossing the line first in the jet ski class, while there were a number of winners in the […]

Step on board for a virtual journey, with a photo gallery featuring the many boats that navigate Bermuda’s beautiful waters. This 20-minute virtual show from Bernews is relaxing and scenic; showcasing sailboats, cruise ships, yachts, superyachts, speedboats and more, set to soft music and the sounds of the sea. With its calming visuals and sounds, […]

David Selley & Keith Bridges claimed the 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race title, while Cleveland Maybury won the Jet Ski Title. 2023 RUBiS Around the Island Power Boat Race Results 1st – S8: David Selley & Keith Bridges – 33:44:00 2nd – S22: Andrew Cottingham & Henry Talbot – 33:44:30 3rd – […]

Jevone Morrissey, the pilot who crashed his powerboat in St George’s on Sunday [June 9], has thanked those who came to the assistance of his crew. Morrissey and co-pilot Jordan Place’s BV-31 boat suffered a mechanical issue and hit one of the old railway bridge pylons between Coney and St George’s islands during the Bermuda […]

Team Bermuda, piloted by David Selley and Steven Bridges, secured a sixth-place finish in the Super Stock Class during the opening day of the American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series. The team clocked a time of 46:19.31 on the Sarasota course in Florida. Related Stories Stoneham And Martin Finish In Top Ten Video: […]

Two Bermuda crews took part in the recent powerboat parade at the Key West World Championships in Florida. Luis Martin, the driver, and Andy Stoneham, the throttleman, of the S-12 Nuff Said/Bermuda, and David Selley, the driver, and Steven Bridges, the throttleman, of the S-25 Team Bermuda participated in the First State Bank World’s Fastest […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Brazilian siblings Kayky and Kevyn De Pinho were among the riders competing for honours at the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Boxing Day Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s. “To race here with my friends was fun,” Kevyn told JROC Communications. “It was way different. It was muddy […]

[Updated with photos] Motocross fans were thrilled over the holiday period with racing taking place in the east end. Allan Degraff Jr won the expert class holding off American Denver Rigsby, with Zano Tucker finishing third in the class. Ben Zoeller won the over 30 class, with Ronald Trott second and Bobby Lambe finishing third. Brazilian […]

The action was fast and furious as the Bermuda Motocross Club season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc Class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the […]

Eight classes were contested in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Boxing Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track. In the Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, with Zico Majors finishing runner-up and Aaron Cannonier rounding out the podium after three races. Lorenzo Burch topped the standings in the Over-30 class ahead of Le-Troy […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] is preparing for its 52nd-anniversary celebration this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] is thrilled to announce its 52nd-anniversary celebration at the beloved Southside Motocross Track. This landmark event, taking place this Sunday 10th March, will see the gates drop at 12:00 PM for an unforgettable day […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Ade Stovell won the pee wee division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. Paul also won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo won the 85cc class, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies division. Aiden Simmons won the novice […]

[Written by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry] Did you know that in the last five years Bermuda’s consumers have spent over $7 million buying bottled water, much of it contained in single-use plastic? That’s money we are spending for something that falls from the sky, for free. This is a huge amount of money to […]

Five schools have received the internationally recognized Green Flag award, which is the highest level of achievement in the Eco-Schools program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to celebrate the achievements of twenty-one Bermuda schools for their outstanding work as part of Eco- Schools Bermuda this year, of which five […]

ILS Bermuda added a science-focused session to Convergence 2024, developed with BIOS and ASU, featuring an address by Peter Schlosser and panels on science and innovation in the ILS industry. A spokesperson said, “ILS Bermuda is excited to announce the addition of a special afternoon of innovative science-focused content to its Convergence 2024 agenda. Scheduled […]

“A pregnant porbeagle shark may have been eaten by a great white shark near Bermuda, in the first recorded incident of its kind,” according to a story in the New Scientist. The report said, “In October 2020, Brooke Anderson, then at Arizona State University, and her colleagues tagged a pregnant porbeagle shark [Lamna nasus] south-east of […]

A group of girls from the First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack is advocating for marine life and promoting environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “A small group of girls who are members of First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack meet at First Baptist Church in Devonshire. They have gigantic visions how they can […]

BEST is getting set to present a free lecture by Rachel Parsons on the topic of ‘Microbial Oceanography, Microbiomes, and Microplastics’ at Bermuda College on October 31. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend this free lecture on Thursday, October 31 to learn about the fascinating role of microbiomes, the first forms of […]

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2023 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into thirteen sections and contains brief analyses, tables, and graphs for each section. More than 40 statistical tables provide a wealth of data about Bermuda’s environmental conditions. This publication […]

Connor Hupman, Noah Maranzana, and Katherine Wheddon contributed to a successful start to the 2024-25 varsity season for the Baylor School swim team, as they secured victories over Concord Christian School [CCS] and Montgomery Bell Academy [MBA] at the Baylor School Natatorium. The Baylor men’s team dominated both opponents, defeating MBA 145-35 and CCS 146-29. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes is aiming for a return to the podium in the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas, which gets underway today [November 13]. Barnes claimed podium finishes in 2021 and 2022 before suffering misfortune last year, placing fourteenth after disqualification in the final qualifying […]

Francesco Molinari, who won The Open at Carnoustie in Scotland in 2018, will be among the stellar field in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship a Port Royal Golf Course, which starts tomorrow [November 14]. Molinari posted a bogey-free final round of 69 to win his maiden major championship, finishing two shots ahead of Kevin Kisner, Rory […]

American brothers and social media sensations Wesley and George Bryan IV will be among the star-studded field for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Wesley, who is already a familiar face on the PGA Tour, and George have garnered 459,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel, Bryan Bros Golf, which features golf trick-shots, […]

The Department of Parks, the Bermuda Youth Library, and author Dr David Chapman invite families to the grand opening of the new Botanical Gardens StoryWalk on Saturday, 23 November. A Government spokesperson said, “The celebration will begin with a ceremony at 10:15 am, followed by a Story Time at 10:30 am on the Celebration Lawn. “The Botanical […]

[Updated with photos] Fairmont Southampton is hosting its groundbreaking ceremony this morning [Nov 13]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live video replay is below: Update 6.40pm: Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: To Cabinet and Parliamentary colleagues, the President of the […]

[Written by Dale Butler] It was a busy weekend for Bermuda’s Filipino community this past weekend; the Filipino Association held a karaoke contest, which was won by Ariel Timbal, on Saturday night at the Vasco da Gama Club and on Sunday, the Filipino Club 2000 held a gala at Cambridge Beaches. Both events were sold […]

Zemira Webb and the Southern University women’s soccer team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] championship title with a 1-0 victory over Texas Southern University. Taylor Henry scored the game’s lone goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Alyssa Romero. Southern University’s defense held Texas Southern scoreless for the remainder of the match, securing the […]

The Comet Class Winter Series continued in Sy George’s Harbour, with Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith claiming victory. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker secured second place with six points, and Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor claimed third place with seven points. Comet Class Winter Series Race Day Two 05 Allan Frith & Sarah Frith 06 […]

Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward hold a joint media conference to highlight their Ministries respective Throne Speech initiatives. Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good afternoon. In this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda set the agenda for a Fairer Bermuda for […]

The Free Democratic Movement has released a document providing information on their plans to ‘revitalize Bermuda’s housing sector.’ A spokesperson said, “Finding a decent place to live on our beautiful Island has become a daunting challenge. High prices and limited rental options mean that securing a home is out of reach for many Bermudians. At […]

The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival [BSSF] will award two major scholarships to two outstanding drama students, with Rowan Vickers and Marcus Smith set to receive assistance to continue their studies. Every year BSSF, now in its seventh year of operation, invites applications for scholarship support from any student who has participated in one of their […]

A play celebrating the life of legendary Bermudian musician Hubert Smith — best known for being the composer and singer of Bermuda is Another World – is presently running at the Fourways Inn, where it is set to continue until October 5th. “Hubert Smith: The Play” was spearheaded by Dale Butler, and the performers include […]

The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival [BSSF] is getting set to host their seventh annual event on the occasion of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. The event’s 2014 programme focuses on youth, culture, and creativity and will take place at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall from October 21 through October 23, 2014. The event’s opening […]