[Written by Stephen Wright] Jonah Smith has backed himself to claim glory in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday. Smith, widely regarded as the island’s top rider, will compete in the Expert class against American Denver Rigsby and local riders such as […]

[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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ras Mykkal has described his latest book, Celebrating 50 Years of Motocross in Bermuda, as a labour of love and said motocross set him on his path as one of the island’s top sports photographers. The book, launched at Brown & Co on Thursday, features interviews with some of the sport’s […]

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Z’naz Jones won the super mini class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the novice […]

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Par, and the top five finishers in each class are listed below. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Michael Maclean […]

Bermuda riders Jyire Mitchell, Zamair Darrell, and Aaron Canonier competed in the 2023 Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross in Daytona. Mitchell, competing in the 250 A Road to SX futures class, won the first moto before finishing fourth in the second moto, ending up at fourth overall. Darrell, competing in the 450 B class, finished 14th […]

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 […]

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season 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. Azai Burt won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the novice class, Aaron Cannonier claimed […]

Race fans had double delight as the Bermuda Karting Club and Bermuda Motocross Club were both in action this past weekend. Karting Tag Senior Race 1 Brian Bulhoes Blake Horseman William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 2 Blake Horseman Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 3 Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Blake Horseman Jayden Brimmer Tag Junior […]

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season 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 win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the […]

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season 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 win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the […]

Motocross enthusiasts are revving up for a high-octane holiday as the Bermuda Motocross Association announces its Boxing Day Motocross Trophy Race Series. The event, scheduled for December 26, promises to be an exhilarating showcase of speed and skill, with the Southside Motocross Track set to become a battleground for riders. With the gates dropping at 12 […]

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 is gearing up to host a riveting start to the New Year with its Trophy Race Series event this January 1, 2024. Located at the Southside Motocross Track, the association invites enthusiasts and families to experience the excitement of motocross racing in a dynamic and festive setting. Gates drop at 12pm, allowing […]

Allan DeGraff continued his rich vein of form after winning the Expert class in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track yesterday. DeGraff, who also won his class in the Boxing Day Trophy Race Series, was the best rider once again, finishing ahead of second-place Zico Majors […]

Motocross racing action continued at the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s yesterday [January 28]. In the Bermuda Motocross Association Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, winning all three races. Aaron Cannonier placed second, and Preston Martin rounded out the podium. In the PeeWee class, Maddox Seymour Durham also completed a clean sweep in […]

The action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Ade Stovell won the Pee Wee division on the day, with King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazaii Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo won the 85cc class. Aiden Simmons won the novice class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the win […]

On the first day of the Daytona Arena Cross, Jyire Mitchell participated in the Pro Day – AX Pro Class, securing a third-place finish in Heat 1 and then going on to win the qualifier. During the first main race, Mitchell achieved a 6th place finish, and was unable to complete the second main race. […]

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 […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association race season came to an end at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Malakai Dill won the pee wee division on the day, with Cassidy Spencer-King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazali Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo claimed the 85cc class title, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies division. […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] will host its season opener on Sunday, October 20th at the Southside Motocross Track. The event will feature races in various classes, with riders competing for the top spot on the podium. Gates open at 12 PM, with races starting shortly after. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Bermuda Audubon Society both released statements regarding the communication surrounding the proposal for a motocross event at Coney Island. Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch Statement Minister Burch said, “In accordance with Section 10[1] of the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986, the National Parks Commission was invited to consider […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association season delivered another thrilling installment at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. 85cc Class: A’jahni Foggo Mazaii Tucker Azai Burt Lyfe Rewan Robinson Messiah Levrock PeeWee: Ace Moniz Tiano Tucker Wall Diego Smith Ahno Sutton A’kyo Cannonier 50cc: Cassidy Spencer-Furbert Max Butterfield Remington Boden Malakai Dill Ade Stovell 65cc: Kody […]

The island’s top riders will compete in the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] Memorial Day Trophy Race at the Southside Motocross Track in St David’s on Monday [November 11]. The annual event will remember those who contributed to the sport locally and internationally, with all competing riders participating in a lap of honour and minute’s silence […]

“I am tabling the Bill entitled the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will ensure that Bermuda maintains the highest quality of groundwater,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Minister said, “The proposed amendments will: “Establish pollution limits for the ground to help reduce the […]

[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 […]

[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Malachi Symonds] We live in a world where, at times, convenience comes with a high cost. Single-use plastics have emerged as a major contributor to both environmental degradation and public health crises. A recent study revealed that plastics were responsible for producing 5.3% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 […]

The Ministry of Health announced today that the summary of comments from the Pesticides Regulations Consultation is now available. A Government spokesperson said, “This consultation, which ran from June 28 to August 4, 2024, was part of a public engagement initiative on pesticide regulations launched at the end of June. This initiative was originally introduced […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features stunning Bermuda waters shimmering with colours at sunset. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel free to email us at support@bernews.com. […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “thrilled to be a part of this year’s ‘Cash Trash Bash’ fundraiser.” A spokesperson said, “In its seventh year, this annual marine clean, led by Karen Plianthos and her family, raises awareness for ocean conservation and has removed close to 15,000 pounds of trash from our […]

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 […]

The Argus Group has released its third annual Sustainability Report, “charting meaningful progress in addressing challenges including climate change and social equity.” A spokesperson said, “The focus is on how Argus is living its purpose to be “a powerful force for sustainable wellbeing” by embedding enterprise-wide, material changes that benefit their people and the planet. “Featured […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to reports of ‘spotted lanternflies’ — an invasive insect species — discovered aboard two cruise ships, with DENR noting that “both ships fully cooperated with DENR’s protocols, ensuring the effective elimination of the invasive pest.” A Government spokesperson said, “On September 2, 2024, the Department of […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to clarify several key points. “The public […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced its sponsorship of a free screening of “Shark Country” at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Tuesday, October 1st from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is proud to announce its sponsorship of a free screening of Shark […]

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 […]

Appleby announced it retained its Planet Mark Business Certification for 2024, achieving a 37.2% reduction in carbon emissions and reaffirming its commitment to sustainability. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce that it has retained its Planet Mark Business Certification for a further year, reducing carbon emissions by 37.2% and underlining the Group’s commitment […]

On October 3, the Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted its third annual Community Day, with over 200 staff volunteering for five charities in activities such as gardening and beach cleanup. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] participated in its third annual Community Day event on Thursday, 3 October. This employee-led initiative unites […]

The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda recently held a cleanup at the Riddles Bay Mangrove Reserve, while also inspiring the island’s Brownies to “become stewards of the environment.” A spokesperson said, “This year, the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda have been cited for their interest and continued concern about the environment. Rotarians held a most successful cleanup […]

The Government of Bermuda “extends its congratulations to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which passed groundbreaking legislation to protect 30% of their waters and designating the largest marine protected area [MPA] network in the North Atlantic.” A Government spokesperson said, “This historic decision safeguards 287,000 square kilometers of Azorean waters, half of which is […]

[Column written by Patrice Horner] The earth has entered the Anthropocene Age, where humans have impacted all parts of planet and exceeded the global boundaries of what can support biodiversity and the climate. This year’s ILS Convergence Conference in Bermuda last week brought a battery of climate and insurance expertise to the island. Bermuda is […]

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 […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that registration for the Island’s 4th Annual Youth Climate Summit taking place November 18th-23rd is now open. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Climate Summit [YCS], a weeklong event for students ages 13-22, engages and educates young people on global climate issues and is the foundation for a year […]

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 […]

Global Atlantic awarded BioQuest a $75,000 grant to support biodiversity conservation in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Global Atlantic Financial Group [Global Atlantic], a leading insurance provider meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced that it has awarded a $75,000 grant to BioQuest, a philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talk ‘A Half Century Under The Sea: 50 Years Of Diving In Bermuda’s Waters’ presented by Dr. Edward Schultz on Thursday, November 14th at 7.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the upcoming BUEI […]

Bermudian pair Andy Stoneham and Luis Martin finished tenth in the Super Stock class at the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship in Key West, Florida, on Friday [November 8]. They were competing in a field of 14 powerboats in their new 32-foot twin-engine Doug Wright catamaran, S12 Nuff Said Bermuda. Also competing in […]

Taylor Carrick’s campaign at the Men’s White Oaks Squash Cup 2024 concluded in the first round following a hard-fought encounter with England’s Robert Downer, the ninth seed. Held at the prestigious White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the match saw Downer assert his dominance early on, taking the first two games with scores […]