Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders kept alive their hopes of reaching the AFC playoffs after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday [December 25]. The victory further stakes Pierce’s claim to the permanent job in Las Vegas. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – was promoted from […]

Antonio Pierce said he is “proud” of the job he has done since being appointed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach and hopes to secure the role full-time. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, further staked his claim for the permanent position after his side kept alive their chances of reaching the AFC playoffs following […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders team finished their NFL season with a 27-14 home win over the Denver Broncos at the Allegiant Stadium yesterday [January 7]. The convincing victory further stakes Pierce’s claim for the permanent head coach’s position after leading them to a 5-4 record since replacing Josh […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially appointed Antonio Pierce as their Head Coach, confirming his promotion after a successful interim period. A spokesperson said, “Antonio Pierce has been named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce, a nine-year NFL veteran player and a former Super Bowl Champion, team captain and Pro Bowl selection, posted […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] This year’s post-season has been unlike any other for former New York Giants star middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who has strong Bermuda connections, as he found himself a much sought after commodity among the National Football League’s [NFL] coaching ranks. Before eventually being hired on by the Las Vegas Raiders as […]

In their second preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders, led by Bermudian Head Coach Antonio Pierce, fell to the Dallas Cowboys 27-12. The Raiders post game review said, “The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in their second preseason game of the year to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12. Red zone trips and turnovers were the difficulty of […]

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 […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders won their first game of the National Football League [NFL] season after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 26-23 at the M&T Bank Stadium yesterday [September 15]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, is a former linebacker for the New York Giants, who he helped win the Super Bowl in 2008. […]

Head coach Antonio Pierce has demanded more from his Las Vegas Raiders team after a tough 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [September 22]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, has suggested changes will be made to his team going forward. “As the game went on … […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders claimed a 20-16 win at home to the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [September 29]. Pierce’s whose team are 2-2 this season, said he was thrilled with how his players bounced back from their disappointing 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers last weekend. “Last week was […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 34-18 by the Denver Broncos in Week Five of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 6]. The Raiders have won two and lost three matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 32-13 by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week Six of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 13]. The Raiders have won two and lost four matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 15-20 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week Seven of the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [October 20]. The Raiders have won two and lost four matches so far this season. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 27-20 at home to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday [October 27]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost six of their eight games this season, are away to the […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 41-24 by the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [November 3]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost seven of their nine games this season, are away […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Ashton Bell will be eyeing his second title at the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, next week. Bell [10-2] claimed the super-middleweight crown in the Novice Division when he debuted at the tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2021. The 29-year-old, who […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] secured an impressive haul of medals from the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, at the weekend. In the sanda discipline, which combines traditional kung fu with modern combat disciplines, Che Beane and Tristan Robinson won gold after securing victories in their […]

The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as […]

Ravoshia Whaley, a Bermudian musical artist who launched her singing career in 2014, is enjoying global recognition with her new song Fashion Killa being played on popular radio stations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The singer’s father, Devoe Whaley, said, “Currently, Ravoshia is achieving massive success and is now getting recognition with her […]

B.L.A.C. and Desta Zion have released a new Christmas single and music video entitled “Open Your Heart.” The video description says, “Merry Christmas from the 9! Happy holiday wishes to everyone from B.L.A.C. & Desta Zion! Shout out to Korie Minors for shooting this wholesome video that depicts love, family, togetherness and memories!” Related Stories […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine hopes for a speedy return to the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup after sustaining an injury in a training incident in Murcia, Spain, last month. The 13-year-old damaged a finger on his left hand in practice when he came off his motorcycle, and it fell onto his […]

The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour is holding an Anti-Slavery tour and visiting the National Museum of Bermuda on Saturday, March 23rd. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of The United Nations, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade which is held every year on March 25th, the African […]

“This year’s emancipation commemoration theme is ‘Reimagining Community: Snapshots of Our Past,’ Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate, the Minister said, “I stand before you today to recognize one of the most significant milestones in our history – the emancipation of our ancestors from the bonds of enslavement. […]

A number of people have come together to issue a declaration commemorating the 190th anniversary of the 1834 Emancipation Act. A spokesperson said, “On July 29, 2024, we, the undersigned – personally or on behalf of organizations – join in this declaration regarding a most significant milestone for Bermuda and other jurisdictions. On August 1, […]

Mapping Black London — which is led by Northeastern University and aims to “visualise the multi-racial foundations and histories of London and the UK” — has created an interactive map chronicling the life of Bermudian Mary Prince. The organization said, “This exhibit traces the life of Mary Prince through the locations she described in her […]

Ryan Outerbridge led the Franklin Pierce Men’s Cross Country team to victory in the Ron Ouellette Invitational. The school’s report said, “The Raven’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams traveled to Maine for the Ron Ouellette Invitational, Saturday. Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] led the men’s team to a team win with a 5k time of […]

The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [Chubb BTC] has achieved certification from the Council for Responsible Sport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda continues to make headlines in sporting news with its first-ever event to achieve certification from world’s leading responsible sport certification program, the Council for Responsible Sport. The 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which took […]

Joseph Cechini finished 4th in the 2024 Family Weekend Invitational, Kiski School Cross Country Meet. Cechinin, representing Mercersburg Academy, covered the 5K distance with a time of 18:49.8. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel Competes In OFSAA Championships Sean Trott Reflects On NY Marathon Display Nakeno Creighton Memorial XC […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy Men’s Cross Country teammates competed in the Gettysburg Invitational. Cechini finished the Varsity Boy’s 5K in 24th place clocking a time of 17:20.7. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel Competes In OFSAA Championships Sean Trott Reflects On NY Marathon Display Nakeno Creighton Memorial […]

Team Bermuda will compete in the 2024 edition of the Backyard World Team Championship, set to take place on Saturday, October 19. A spokesperson said, “After the successful staging of Backyard Ultra running events in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Monument Re, Team Bermuda is set to take part in the Backyard World Team Championship […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy boy’s cross country teammates competed in the Mercersburg Cross Country Invitational. Cechini finished 3rd in the boy’s varsity 5K race clocking a time of 17:23.7. The Mercersburg Academy boy’s finished second with a combined time of 1:31:01.5. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel […]

Ryan Outerbridge and the Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country team competed in the 2024 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, hosted by Franklin Pierce at the Hopkinton State Fair Grounds in New Hampshire. In the men’s 8k race, Franklin Pierce secured a commendable fourth-place finish out of 11 competing teams, accumulating 117 points overall. Outerbridge led Franklin […]

Maddy Schindel represented CI Trinity College School Port Hope at the 2024 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations [OFSAA] cross country championships. The OFSAA cross country championships, renowned as the second-largest race of its kind in North America, brought together top high school runners from across Ontario. Schindel competed in the novice girls’ 4km race, […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, making a strong showing to win two races and place a second in another. Barnes won the Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 1 race clocking a 14-lap winning time of 9:53.369. In Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 2, […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Barnes won the pro masters / rok masters final race clocking a 24-lap winning time of 16:47:347. Barnes posted on social media, “That’s a wrap for our Stars Debut, almost a clean sweep. Heat 1 – 1st, Heat 2 […]

The Bermuda Karting Association’s 2023/24 final championship points standings have seen 8 champions crowned. Ryan Rebello was the overall combined [Honda + KZ] shifter class champion with 1085 points, and Jason North was the L206 senior class [15+ years old] champion with 1105 points. The L206 masters class [40+ years old] champion was David Barbosa […]

Scott Barnes was in action at the Stars Championship Series event at the New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. In the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up race, Barnes completed 5 laps, his fastest lap was his fourth clocking 1:08.313 which was the fastest time in the Class. Clocking 10:19.912, Barnes won the 9-lap ROK Shifter Masters […]

Bermudian driver Scott Barnes began competing in the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina, experiencing a mix of results in the opening races. Barnes started his campaign with a 3rd place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up, clocking a 6-lap time of 5:12.391. He then won the ROK Shifter Masters […]

Bermudian karter Scott Barnes returned to the track for the final round of the Stars Championship Series in North Carolina. Barnes secured a third-place finish in the ROK Shifter Masters warm-up race with a time of 5:52.430. He then claimed victory in the pre-final race, completing 14 laps in 14:29.856. In the ROK Shifter Masters […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes is set to challenge himself against some of the top L206 class drivers in the United States when he competes in the Cup Karts North American [CKNA] Grand Nationals 8 in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes, racing in the Masters and Senior Heavy classes, will make […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show […]

[Written by Althea Emery and Anya Thompson] CedarBridge Academy set the stage ablaze with its electrifying annual S4 Fashion Show, “Save the Last Dance: It’s Giving Music,” held at the esteemed Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts on April 19th and 20th, 2024. Seamlessly blending fashion, music, and dance, this eagerly awaited event […]

[Written by Dale Butler] ‘Gold Bermudians’ is a new project launched by the Department of Culture in 2023 and, on March 25th, five new films were presented to a full house that left everyone very satisfied but wanting to know why there was such a strict time limit on such important topics. With a new […]

Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ on Saturday, April 13th at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Dramatic Comedy, ‘American Fiction’ […]

The B1 Empowerment Weekend on September 20-21, 2024, will feature ‘B1: The Movie’ screenings and discussions with filmmaker Dr. Ric Mathis. A spokesperson said, “On Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st, 2024, an empowering weekend has been planned for community engagement featuring a screening of the powerful film, B1:The Movie, and discussions with Atlanta […]

At least four different types of aircraft were captured departing from Bermuda this week, including a Lockheed WP-3D Orion, a US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, a Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, and a BermudAir aircraft. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft […]

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the winners of the “Name the PrivCom Turtle” competition. A spokesperson said, “The P1 Bassett class at Heron Bay Primary School named our mascot “Isla”. As Isla is a female name, PrivCom decided to introduce Isla’s twin brother, “Islay”. The two are sure to add […]

The Sargasso Sea Commission and Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention signed an MOU aimed at “more effective conservation of sea turtle species and the habitats that they utilize.” A spokesperson said, “During the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention [IAC] 16th Consultative Committee of Experts Meeting, Dr. David Freestone, Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission, and Verónica […]