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Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment had the opportunity to socialise and collectively recognise the unit’s achievements at a Battalion Night on Thursday. Soldiers who were promoted during the event at Warwick Camp “highlighted how the RBR helps people to develop personally and professionally as they learn new skills.” Lieutenant Colonel Ben Beasley, the Regiment’s […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet at the BASA Pool. Scarlett Spurling won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter freestyle A – final touching the wall in a time of 1:07.09, Isla Cooze, was second in 1:09.55, and McKenna Kyme, finished third clocking a time of 1:12.03. The […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with day two of the Kattegat Sharks sprint meet at the BASA Pool. Freya Lau won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter breaststroke A-final touching the wall in a time of 1:25.43, Scarlett Spurling, was second in 1:26.99, and Isla Cooze, was third in 1:31.73. In the 13-14 […]

Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed attempted shooting which took place in the area of Alexandra Road, […]

Eastern County Cup holders Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected their team Saturday’s round of the 2024 series at Lord’s in St. David’s. Bailey’s Bay will be led once again by Terryn Fray, with Kyle Hodsoll the vice-captain. The Bailey’s Bay team features nine players with Cup Match classic experience, and […]

Bailey’s Bay have won the Eastern Counties Cup final after defeating Flatts Victoria by 36 runs at Lord’s, St David’s, today [August 31]. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Bay posted 144 off 41.4 overs, with captain Terryn Fray and Derrick Brangman both top scoring with 29. Seam bowler Kamau Leverock was the pick […]

Devonshire Recreation Club, St. David’s Cricket Club, Flatt’s Victoria and Somerset Cricket Club recorded victories in the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Twenty20 action. Devonshire Recreation Club Won by 6 Wickets: Willow Cuts 114 Devonshire Recreation Club 120/4 At the Wellington Oval, Devonshire Recreation Club defeated Willow Cuts by 6 wickets. Willow Cuts were bowled out for 114, Willow Cuts […]

Somerset Cricket Club, Western Stars, Willow Cuts CC, Southampton Rangers and Flatt’s Victoria all recorded victories in the Athene T20 League action. Athene T20 League – Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets: Cleveland County 147/7 Somerset Cricket Club 150/2 At the White Hill Field, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 8 […]

The Government unveiled Phase One of the Battery Road Development Project in St. David’s, with the Minister noting that they completion of Phase I comprises 4 units; 3 studios and one 2-Bedroom/1-bath unit. A Government spokesperson said, “Ensuring that Bermudians have access to affordable housing is priority of the Government. It is a pledge in […]

The ITF 2024 Caribbean Regional Coaches Conference commenced on Friday at the National Racquet Center in Tacarigua, with Kayla Cross, Steve Bean, Brent Smith, and Evan Heyliger in attendance. The event — being staged in Trinidad for the third time — runs until Sunday. The conference brings together 80 coaches from across the Caribbean, including 40 […]

The Bermuda Rugby Football Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Mad Hatters Tournament. Women’s Division Teachers Ladies were crowned the women’s division Mad Hatters champions after picking up two wins and rookie Sammy Dill earning MVP honors. Teachers Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 7 – 5, the Teachers Ladies got a […]

The comet class moved to the waters of the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club, with seven boats going to the startline for the Kacy Simons Memorial Regatta. Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith won the first three races, they finished 2nd in the final race, sailors are allowed to throw out a race so the […]

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour today announced re-insurer Aspen as title sponsor of the new Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta to take place alongside the 71st Bermuda Gold Cup from 29 October to 3 November in Hamilton Harbour. A spokesperson said, “It is the first time that Bermuda will […]

Bermudian sailors are competing at the Annual Internationals Comet Sailing Regatta at the Corsica River Yacht Club in Maryland this weekend. Six local sailors and their crew are taking part in the competition, which started yesterday [Oct 11] and finishes tomorrow [Oct 13]. The sailors in action are Rudy Bailey and his crew George Bailey, […]

Several top Bermudian female athletes will share their inspiring stories during the Girls Sport Symposium at the HSBC Bank on Front Street next Friday [November 8]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 8 pm, is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of sportswomen on the island. The panellists will be Natasha […]

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 […]

Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink team – including Louise Acker, Maëlenn Lemaître, Sophie Faguet and Laurane Mettraux – clinched the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta title. A spokesperson said, “France’s Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Maelenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker, Théa Khelif and Clara Bayol […]

More than 70 rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda for the Argus International Gig Regatta. Organised by the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club, the three-day event, featuring local and visiting British crews, starts on Sunday with the Spanish Point Challenge, a men’s and ladies’ race in the Great Sound from 9.30 am to 4 […]

More than 70 rowers will take part in the Argus Invitational Gig Regatta, which is set to begin this Sunday [Oct 23]. A spokesperson said, “Over 70 rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda over the following week for three days of spirited competition and high-energy pilot gig racing. The public is invited to […]

The Argus International Gig Regatta got underway on Sunday and is set to continue this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Bright blue skies and a 17kt headwind made for some beautiful but tough rowing last Sunday as part of the Argus International Gig Regatta. Team Jurassic rowed to victory, with both their ladies and men’s crews […]

Dara Alizadeh took to the waters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2024 World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. Competing in heat 3 of the men’s singles, Alizadeh finished 5th clocking a time of 7:48.45, he finished 29.99 behind the heat winner Javier Insfran from Paraguay. His positional finish of 11th overall moved Alizadeh […]

Rower Dara Alizadeh will continue his preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris when he competes at the Henley Royal Regatta. Alizadeh, who races in the men’s single sculls, is scheduled for his first race on Thursday [July 4] at the annual event, which finishes on Sunday. The 30-year-old will become the first Bermudian rower […]

Dara Alizadeh – who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming Olympics — began competing in the Henley Royal Regatta, hosted by the Rowing Club in Henley-on-Thames, England. Alizadeh took to the water. Competing in the diamond challenge sculls Alizadeh was defeated by Daniel Gutierrez, Team España, Spain by 5 lengths. Related Stories Alizadeh To Race At […]

Over 100 local and visiting crew of pilot gig rowers will take part in the fourth International Pilot Gig Regatta, which is set to begin this Sunday [Oct 20]. A spokesperson said, “Over 100 local and visiting crew of pilot gig rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda for three days of racing on October […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s BIG Regatta kicked off with intense competition as 16 crews were in action. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s BIG Regatta opened with thrilling competition on Day 1, despite challenging weather conditions. Northeasterly winds exceeding 20 knots and occasional squalls put the crews to the test, but the […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s fourth International Gig Regatta concluded, with approximately 70 visiting rowers taking part in the event alongside local rowers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] proudly hosted its fourth Bermuda International Regatta, an event that brought together pilot gig rowing enthusiasts and supporters from both local and international communities for […]

On June 9, 2024, fans gathered at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire for a CONCACAF football match between Bermuda and Honduras, with the match seeing Honduras claim a 6-1 victory. Related Stories Photos: Spectators Supporting Bermuda Team Photos: Devonshire Cougars vs Somerset Photos, Video: Bermuda Fans At Football Match Photos: Bermuda Football Association Awards […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell visited the Nspire Bermuda Racquets Extravaganza at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, where over 200 primary school students participated in tennis and pickleball festivals. The Government said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen., the Hon., Owen K. Darrell, JP recently visited the two-day, Nspire Bermuda […]

The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place this weekend with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, which saw Bailey’s Bay claim the victory. You can view all of Bernews coverage of the Eastern County Cricket Association here. Related Stories Photos: Attendees At Eastern County Cup Event Photos: Eastern County Cup Cricket Event […]

The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place this weekend with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, with Bailey’s Bay winning the Eastern Counties Cup final after defeating Flatts Victoria. You can view all of Bernews coverage of the Eastern County Cricket Association here. Related Stories Photos: Bailey’s Bay Retain Eastern Counties Cup Bay Defeat Flatts […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 13th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] held on the 28 and 29 of October. A Government spokesperson said, “The event is considered the largest annual event in the Caribbean energy market. This regional stakeholder event that explores opportunities to accelerate investment in clean energy is […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, held from the 26 to 28 April, is the largest annual gathering of the Caribbean renewable energy market. This year, the Forum organisers invited Minister Roban to participate in the […]

[Updated with video. Police, BAMZ and Parks Dept officials attended the Cooper’s Island area after they received a report of what they termed a “large” and “wild animal,” which is now believed to have been a feral cat from St David’s] The police are on scene at the Cooper’s Island area in St David’s this […]

[Updated] Reza Baluchi — who was rescued by the Coast Guard in 2014 while attempting to travel 1,000 miles to Bermuda in a bubble — is attempting to travel to Bermuda again today, according to a story by the Sun Sentinel. He set off from Florida, but was “pushed back to shore by the wind” […]

A truck has apparently become stuck on top of the speed bump in Flatts today [Nov 30], with the vehicle seen sitting stationary on the speed bump since late this morning. The driver was seen out of the vehicle helping to direct traffic around the truck, which at our last check today was still ‘stuck’ […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute announced the return of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, featuring Oscar-nominated shorts on September 26 and October 2. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the return of the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening this year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Films in our Tradewinds Auditorium […]

On Monday morning [Sept 18] local officials received a report of a “turtle in difficulty observed tangled in debris and plastic line,” prompting the RBR Coast Guard to search the area to try and assist the turtle, however unfortunately they were unable to locate it. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 18th September, […]

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is attending the XVI Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean from 30 October to 1 November 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The theme for this year’s Forum is ‘Resilience in Action: Social Policies to Navigate Uncertainty in Latin America and […]

The Coast Guard handled two separate jet ski accidents late last month, including a collision with a boat and a collision between two jet skis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Monday 26th August at 6:30pm, Bermuda Radio was advised by Fire Dispatch that an ambulance had been requested as a jet […]

Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith and Acting Chief Inspector Mark Tomlinson of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are currently in Brazil where they are attending the 9th Americas Working Group meeting on Cybercrime. A police spokesperson said, “The officers addressed the gathering on measures and countermeasures implemented by the [BPS] to deal with cybercrime, which […]