Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. […]

Goalkeeper Peter Silvester saved two penalties in Connecticut College men’s football team’s 4-2 shoot-out win over Amherst College in the New England Small College Athletic Conference quarter-finals yesterday [November 2]. The Bermudian made a string of fine saves during the game, which finished 1-1 after regulation time and continued to thwart Amherst in extra-time to […]

Kamau Leverock’s Gujarat Greats won their opening match in the Legends League Cricket 2024 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Leverock was a reserve. Toyam Hyderabad batted first and would score 172/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Suresh Raina was the top scorer with 44, while Liam Plunkett was the pick of the Gujarat Greats bowlers […]

“This new initiative will allow individuals to access a portion of their pension savings to assist in the purchase of their first home,” Junior Minister of Finance Jache Adams said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Mr Adams said, “A key feature of this initiative is that the individual can use the refund not only […]

The 2024-25 Bermuda Netball Association Winter League season got underway at the Bernard Park Netball Courts, 11 & Under League The action was intense as Storm Lightning faced off against Phoenix Sparks. Tamirra Richardson dazzled as the Storm Lightning’s best attacker, with Honor White dominating as the best defender and MVP. For the Phoenix Sparks, […]

The Highland Spring Junior Tennis Open Finals were held recently at the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, with winners being crowned in each division. Girls 10 and Under Lee Terceira – Champion Gabrielle Lee – Runner-Up Boys 10 and Under Nicholas Gakundi – Champion Sebastian Gerber – Runner-Up Girls 12 and Under Chloe McBrearty – […]

Bermuda lost its opening match at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas group three division in Trinidad & Tobago, falling 3 – 0 to Costa Rica. Shelby Madeiros was first on court, dropping straight sets 6-1, 6-2 to Lucia Gallegos. Nadhira Durham was next on court and fell in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 to Nicole […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport has announced that the WER Joell Tennis Stadium has reopened to the public as of Monday, September 9th, at 3pm. A Government spokesperson said, “Please be aware of new temporary procedures: the reception area, bathrooms, storage areas, offices, and grandstands will remain closed pending final structural assessments. Court […]

Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief and sailor Adriana Penruddocke have been named as Bermuda’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday [July 26]. Both athletes are making their Olympic debuts. Bermuda will be represented by eight athletes in five different sports at the Games. Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef […]

Nisaiah Berkeley and her Lander University women’s rugby teammates hosted the Lander 7s Rugby Tournament. On the opening day, Lander outscored their opponents 58 – 10. In their opening match, Lander defeated University of South Carolina 26 – 5, and then defeated The Citadel 32 – 5. Related Stories Jamin Hodgkins Impresses For Wanderers O’Shaughnessy […]

The Three Kings Restaurant will be open tonight [Dec 1] for the St. George’s Christmas Walkabout, offering “two exceptional menus for the evening.” A spokesperson said, “The Three Kings Restaurant, an exciting new dining destination in St.George’s, is proud to announce its participation in the annual St. George’s Christmas Walkabout. “This highly anticipated event, taking place […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell officially opened the new Achilles restaurant in St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport, the Honourable Owen Darrell recently officially opened the new and iconic Achilles restaurant overlooking the stunning Achilles Bay adjacent to Fort St. Catherine. The development of the […]

A new restaurant in Pembroke – Kebobs On The Curve — officially opened its doors on Friday [June 7], with the Gombey Warriors helping to celebrate the occasion. Kebobs on the Curve, run by husband and wife Chris and Elaine Lima, offers Halal meats, kebobs, salads, wraps and more. “We have Muslim friends who often say […]

Barracuda Grill re-opened yesterday [June 24] after several months of refurbishments and renovations. A Government spokesperson said, “After several months of refurbishments and renovations, Barracuda Grill formally reopened with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday [June 24], and the Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, a former bartender, was on hand for the Hamilton […]

Westend Properties announced that the Waterlot Inn at the Fairmont Southampton will be reopening on December 3, 2024, following the “completion of extensive interior and exterior renovations.” A spokesperson said “Housed in a building that dates back to 1670, the destination restaurant has always been an island favourite and we are eager to welcome patrons […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising the public that the 2022-23 lobster season opens on Thursday [Sept 1] and will run until March 31, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “This season will see fewer participants in the commercial spiny lobster trap fishery and the recreational lobster diver fishery due to a decline in the […]

Christian Ebbin was back in action for Tulane University as the school hosted the Allstate Sugar Bowl Open, winning the regatta with 64 points. Along with Tulane, the field included the College of Charleston, Florida State, Jacksonville, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Cal-Berkeley, and Wisconsin. Coming into the final day of racing, Ebbin and his crew […]

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 sailor Penny Simmons has been hailed as a “true sailing legend” with an “indomitable spirit” after passing away last month. He was aged 85. Simmons represented Bermuda at four Olympic Games in two classes of boat: Dragons and 470s. He was an active member of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for several decades. Simmons, […]

Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University Sailing teammates began competing in the Open Atlantic Coast Championship final. A total of four races were held in the A division, while three races were completed in the B class. At the end of day one, Tulane came off the water in 5th place with 52 combined points. […]

The 2024 Bermuda IOM National & Open Championships took place at Stocks Bay, St. George’s with Adam Barbosa winning the series. Barbosa won 8 races to be crowned champion with 26 net points, Barbosa also recorded 9 second place finishes in the regatta. Heath Foggo finished in second place with a net point score of […]

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 […]

The Bermuda National Library [BNL] announced that the “scheduled reopening of the Youth Library, initially set for October 14, has been postponed due to ongoing remediation.” A spokesperson said, “The Youth Library staff will continue to host the following programs in the Meeting Room at the Main Library: Saturdays: Saturday Storytime, Book Babies, Girls’ Club, […]

People attended the Verdmont Museum grounds on Saturday to explore the historic site, and enjoy a Storywalk installation of Abigail’s Dream Adventures by local author Karen Franks. A spokesperson said, “There were approximately 400 treasure hunters and pirates scouring through the Verdmont Museum grounds this past Saturday. All were there to learn about the jewel […]

BUEI, along with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and Kaleidoscope, announced plans to celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th with an open house and activities themed “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], in collaboration with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and Kaleidoscope will be celebrating World […]

Minister of Labour Jason Hayward gave a keynote address to help open the Bermuda Captive Conference yesterday [Sept 9], wishing attendees “a successful and productive conference.” Minister Jason Hayward said, “Good morning, everyone. I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you, especially our guests who have traveled from overseas to join us […]

The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 8], with the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Looking Back On 2013: The Year In Photos Photos: The Sunset Before […]

Thanks to a partnership between the Bermuda Zoological Society and the I Am Water Conservation Trust, which is sponsored by XL Catlin, Bermuda’s students are being exposed to our underwater frontiers through a unique programme called Kids on the Reef. A spokesperson said, “Since Bermuda’s formation, the ocean has run through its veins and served […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association held their season opener at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. A’jahni Foggo won all three races to win the 85cc class, with Azai Burt finishing second three times to finish second, Mikah Alves crossed the line third three times. In the over-30 Class, Lorenzo Burch took the checkered flag […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates picked up back-to-back IHSA regular season wins to get their season underway. SCAD were named the champion with 42 points, while the University of Central Florida was named the reserve champion with 35 points. Champion – SCAD – 42 pts. Reserve Champion […]

Bermudian professional golfer Daniel Augustus commenced his 2024-2025 campaign with a solid performance in the Florida Professional Golf Tour’s premier season opener at Stonegate Golf Club. Augustus finished in a tie for 8th place with a score of 4-under par over three rounds. His tournament was highlighted by a strong second round, where he carded […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League got underway at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the opening match of the second, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 89 – 13. The Player of the Game for the Chargers was Zakee Govia with 2 passing touchdowns, 3 receiving touchdowns, 3 rushing touchdowns, 2 […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will return to the island with 11 medals from the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament. The island’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the competition at the weekend. It was a marked improvement on their medal haul […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will send 14 athletes to compete at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, next week. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are Siraj Grant, Ryan Hopkins, Jahmali Bridgewater, Olivia Buchanan, Ramazan Ramazanov, Elijah Richardson, Noah Vieira, Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Aaron Dyer […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome and Ramazan Ramazanov won bronze medals for OpenMat Bermuda at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, at the weekend. Bascome, who won gold in the purple belt lightweight division at the championship two years ago, enjoyed a podium finish in the brown belt category. Ramazanov continued his […]

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali […]

Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in […]

A team of nine athletes from Open Mat Bermuda will be hunting for medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Texas. The competition, which runs from tomorrow [November 1] until Sunday, will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Centre and Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Representing Open Mat – a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Gym […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed four medals on day one of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 1]. Lonnie Bascome [brown belt] claimed gold in the men’s 162.2Ib category; Reina Maypa [blue belt] won bronze in the women’s 136lb division; and Jason McAlpine [brown belt] secured two bronze […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed five medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day of the two-day event yesterday [November 3], Chris Regan, the Open Mat Bermuda head instructor, won gold in the black belt, Master 4, male 215lb division. Also winning medals for Open Mat […]

Motorcycle racing enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association’s open track and race school on Saturday [April 23]. The event, which starts at 1 pm, will be held at the Rubis Southside Raceway in St David’s. Existing and new members will be able to renew their membership. Related Stories Aeziah Divine Reflects […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he has taken plenty of positives from his debut for British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing in the R&G British Talent Cup first round at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain last weekend. Competing in the Moto3 class, Divine qualified in 26th position before finishing […]

The Bermuda National Trust invites the community to free open houses in May to gather input on plans to revitalize Trust Museums. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda National Trust invites the community to learn about and give input into plans for Trust Museums at free open houses in May. In line with this year’s Heritage Month […]

The Bermuda Archives is inviting the public to their upcoming 2nd Annual Open House on June 7, 2024, for International Archives Day, themed “Digitize It.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Archives formally invites the public to visit us, get a rare glimpse of our repository and collection, and learn more about the Bermuda Archives […]

[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 […]

The Bermuda National Athletic Association 2024 Cross Country Season got underway with Swans hosting a meet at the Arboretum. Jake Smith won the 17-19 Men’s 3 Mile Run clocking a time of 17:59.85, while Rose-Anna Hoey won the Women 40-49 Age Group Division racing over 3 Miles with a time of 21:24.33, Dem Salter was […]

[Updated with more photos] The new airport terminal is scheduled to officially open for operations tomorrow [Dec 9] and the photos below show a small advance look at the new facility. A spokesperson previously said, “The new, purpose-built Airport Terminal will officially open for operations on December 9, 2020. The 288,000 square foot facility will […]

The Bermuda National Gallery is inviting artists aged 5 to 17 to submit up to three artworks for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial. A spokesperson said, “Calling all young creatives! The Bermuda National Gallery is seeking submissions from artists aged 5 to 17 for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial, an exciting new addition to BNG’s […]