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Trey Mallory Begins ITF Anguilla J3 Tournament

After an intense training week in Boca Raton, Florida with Bermuda based coach James Collieson, Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory started his end of year campaign in the ITF Anguilla J3 Tournament with a gutsy performance winning his opening match 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 over Nicholas Godsick. His opponent is a top ranked US junior and […]

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Learn To Row Programme For Adults & Juniors

Starting on June 27, the Bermuda Rowing Club will launch their annual Learn to Row [LTR] courses for adults and juniors under internationally qualified coach Nigel Gallaher of “Community Rowing” in Boston. The adult sessions will be held from June 27 to July 22 and the junior sessions will be held from July 4 to […]

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Jessica Rego Rows 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic

[Written by Don Burgess] A Bermudian woman has completed the “world’s toughest row” to help reduce plastic in the ocean and save marine life. Jessica Rego was part of a three-woman team that took on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and rowed 3,000 miles from San Sebastián de la Gomera in the Canary Islands to Nelson’s […]

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Jessica Lewis Interviewed On WoodPods Podcast

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis was recently interviewed on an episode of WoodPods, a podcast by Team NLCS Dubai “designed to share sporting experience and knowledge.” During the interview, Ms. Lewis recalls the beginning of her career, as well as her international exposure and Olympic experience. The podcast episode’s description on YouTube says, “We catch up with […]

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Cricket: Jersey Defeat Bermuda By 6 Wickets

Bermuda’s fourth game in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda match up against Jersey, with Jersey winning by six wickets. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bermuda were bowled all out for 110 in 23 overs, only two batsmen reached double figures as Delray Rawlins scored 31 off 27 […]

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BCB To Hold Cricket Analyst Course In January

A Cricket Analyst Course will be hosted on January 11 and 12, with the course open to anyone interested in becoming a cricket analyst for the BCB, National or Club teams. A Bermuda Cricket Board spokesperson said, “The BCB & Richard Berridge of Cricket West Indies will be hosting a Cricket Analyst Course on January 11 […]

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Tiara DeRosa Competes In Jaguar Invitational

Tiara DeRosa competed in two events at the Jaguar Invitational 2020. Representing Mississippi Valley State University Women’s Track and Field team, DeRosa competed inside the Birmingham Crossplex Arena, in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa finished 10th competing in the Women’s Shot Put with a top toss of 11.96m, and she also finished 20th in the Women’s Weight […]

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MAAC Juniors Win Six Medals In New York

Six MAAC Juniors recently competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of six medals, including four gold and two silver. Shayla Cann claimed two gold medals. Her first came in the 15-16 girls 800m as she clocked a time of 2:27:70. Cann then ran the 15-16 girls 400m race, picking […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

The annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race is set to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, taking runners on a 7.2-mile course between Goslings Headquarters in Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Ready, Set… Rum! Bermuda is getting ready for the popular annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race. Fairmont Southampton, Goslings, […]

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Estwanik & Lindsay Win 5K Jingle Bell Race

Christopher Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay are the 2019 BAC 5K Jingle Bell Run Male and Female Champions. Estwanik clocked a winning time of 16:20, with Sammy Degraff crossing the line in second place with a time of 16:38 and Tom Mills finished third clocking 17:54. Lindsay was the 19th runner to cross the line clocking […]

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Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race Set For Dec 15

The Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race will be held on Sunday [Dec 15], with walkers to start at 8.00am and runners to start at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of the year, with the third annual Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race to take place on Sunday, December 15. Walkers will start […]

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held on Sunday, January 26th, with a number of prizes on offer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Heart Foundation are the recipients of the race proceeds and the race will launch their Heart Month [February] events. “The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race […]

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Video: Juggling J Thanks Essential Workers

Bermuda DJ Juggling Jason has shared his appreciation for the island’s essential workers in the form of a video tribute, taking note of everyone in Bermuda working to help the community as we contend with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. After paying tribute to the island’s many essential workers, Juggling J begins to close the video […]

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KEMH Treats Injured Ship Crew Member

A  crew member of the MS Regal Princess arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment, and “the sole crew member receiving treatment was tested and found negative for COVID-19, and all Bermuda medical personnel and individuals providing transport practiced stringent COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure no possible spread of the virus.” A Government spokesperson […]

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Video: Discussion With Dr. Kyjuan Brown

What the symptoms of Covid-19 are, the health system in Bermuda and telemedicine were among the topics discussed as Dr. Kyjuan Brown joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ fourth episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and is being streaming live […]

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Jeffrey Bevan Has Paid Back $394,307 So Far

Authorities in the UK have indicated that Jeffrey Bevan — who was convicted for his role in swindling over $1.5 million from the Bermuda Government — has paid just under £300,000 [$394,307] to date, a “sum which is able to be returned to Bermuda asap.” Bevan — who is serving time in prison in Wales […]

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Minister: ‘Major Accomplishment For Bermuda’

Calling it an “excellent result and a major accomplishment for Bermuda,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that an international standards setting body “confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation.” Minister Dickinson said, “”The Bermuda Government has on many occasions highlighted […]

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Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’

For Bermuda to have achieved such strong rankings in the Mutual Evaluation Report is an “excellent outcome for this jurisdiction,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31], the Minister said, “I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings included in […]

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Jillian Terceira Competes In The Netherlands

Jillian Terceira competed in the CLUB ASTEN Spring Wedstrijden Paarden International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. Competing in the 1.35m ZZ in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero finished 2nd, the pair clocked a Clear First time of 36:82, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero clocked a Clear Second Phase time of 32:04. […]

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Jillian Terceira Begins Competing In Belgium

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira is taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On Day One Terceira and Chakola finished 41st competing in the 1.15m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a time of 84.92, but they also had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick […]

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CEA Regional Jumping Challenge On Nov 16

Local showjumping competitors are gearing up to defend Bermuda’s championship title, with the Bermuda round of the 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] set to take place at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation expressed its delight that Bermuda will, once […]

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Photos, Video, Results: CEA Jumping Challenge

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted their Caribbean Equestrian Association 2019 Regional Jumping Challenge and a Support Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Bermuda Team scored 0 Total Penalty Faults, clocking a time of 168.86. Scoring for Bermuda was Kayla Bardgett who had a Double Clear Round best time of […]

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Equestrian: Inwood Hunter Jumper Show Results

The Inwood Hunter Jumper Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Phillip Corriea was crowned the Overall Adult Champion, Alison Dyer-Fagundo was the Reserve Adult Champion, and there was a tie for the Overall Junior Champion with Kayla Bardgett and Tyler James sharing the title. There was also a tie for […]

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Bermuda Retains Jumping Challenge Title

The 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] recently came to a successful conclusion for Bermuda’s show jumping riders. A spokesperson said, “For the fourth consecutive year, the Bermuda team has secured the top place against other participating Caribbean countries. “In addition to winning the Team Country division, Bermuda riders also captured the […]

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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

Jillian Terceira was recently back in the center ring competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Terceira, competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in Two Phases Special Class riding Iluna Di Cantero, finished 36th after achieving a clear first phase. They then clocked a second phase time of 29.82, but […]

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Lopes Wins Jumping Class In ESP Holiday Finale

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Low Children’s Jumper ESP Holiday Finale Jumping Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes picked up the win in the 1.0m Low Children’s Jumper II2b in Two Phases Class riding Clinlex; the pair clocked a clear first phase time of 72.68 and a clear second phase time […]

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Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class At WEF Festival

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Florida. Minors and Pop Muzic picked up the win in the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year Old Class. The Bermudian equestrian also took to the ring for the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Overall Results

The Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] recently released the regional and world ranking category results for the 2019 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC], with Bermuda’s equestrians ranking well among their peers. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations are extended to the 2019 Bermuda team for securing first place in the FEI JWC Regional Zone 10 Division. Team members […]

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Bermuda Stardust Stables Jumper Show Results

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Stardust Stables Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1.30m Horse Jumping Against the Clock with a Jump Off Class, Kayla Bardgett was declared the winner. Riding Causing Chaos, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 72.91, they then clocked a Jump […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Start Delayed

[Updated] The organizers of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC] – originally scheduled for tomorrow [Feb 15] – have decided to delay the start of competition due to the expected weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday, the organizer have decided to delay the start of the FEI […]

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Jillian Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor International Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Terceira and First Lady won the 1.25m Klasse Z Clear Round Class after they finished with a Clear Round time of 71.50. Terceira and Escalada also competed in the same […]

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Equestrian: FEI Jumping Challenge Results

After a 24-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions, Bermuda equestrians achieved very favorable scores in the first of three separate competitions that comprise the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Leading the way in Category A [1.20 – 1.30m] was Philip Correia and Emerson with double clear rounds and a time of […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In WEF Junior Hunter

Nicholas Lopes competed in the Winter Equestrian Festival event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes took to the ring with Casino 71 in the WCHR Junior Hunter 3’3″ Classic CALI in two phases class, with a field of 60 competitors. The pair had a score of 72 in the first phase and 73 […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Gets Underway

Competition #2 of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge got underway today [March 7] at the National Equestrian Centre. Kayla Bardgett & Causing Chaos – Category A winner “In the Category A division [1.20 – 1.30 m] young Kayla Bardgett and her horse Causing Chaos leaped into first place with a clear round in a […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Postponed

The third competition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge, as well as the BEF Support Show, both scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 29, have been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in support of the recommendations of the Bermuda […]

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NAIC Grants Bermuda Reciprocal Jurisdiction

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] has announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective January 1, 2020, while also approving the island as a Qualified Jurisdiction. A spokesperson said, “The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced today that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status effective 1 January 2020. Additionally, the […]

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Minister On NAIC Reciprocal Jurisdiction Status

NAIC announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status and has also approved Bermuda as a Qualified Jurisdiction, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to provide the House of Assembly with an […]

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Culinary Tour Of Cooper’s Island On January 26

Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong is getting set to join Doreen Williams-James of Wild Herbs N Plants Bermuda on January 26 for a one-time culinary tour of Cooper’s Island. The tour costs $65 and will depart from Clearwater Beach at 2.30pm. An online promo said, “Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong of Top Chef joins Doreen Williams-James of […]

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Lionfish Bites Fundraiser On January 25th

The Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, and Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a fundraiser entitled “Lionfish Bites” on Saturday, January 25, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. An online promo said, “An evening of lionfish canapes and other tasty treats expertly prepared by celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong and […]

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‘The Art Of Meal Prep’ Free Webinar On Jan 21

Ocean Rock Wellness will be hosting a free online webinar titled ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ on Tuesday, January 21 at 12.00pm to encourage individuals to make small changes in their diet. A spokesperson said, “Ocean Rock Wellness is hosting a free online webinar ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ to encourage individuals to make small […]

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Restaurant Weeks Events With Chef Adjepong

While the upcoming Bermuda Culture & Heritage Dinner is sold out, a number of events will allow the public to engage with celebrity chef Eric Adjepong during his time on the island for Restaurant Weeks, including a live podcast event, Afro Jam, the Lionfish Bites fundraiser, a Sunday brunch, and the Wild Flavours Foraging Tour. […]

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Tempest Bistro Veganuary Dinner On January 31

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Tempest Bistro will be ending January out on a healthy, but delicious note with its annual Veganuary dinner. The event premiered last year and was completely sold out. The chefs presented such an innovative, delicious vegan feast that the restaurant knew they had to do it again. Veganuary will be […]

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BMRC Wett & Wild Family Fun Day On June 23

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club is partnering with Wett & Wild Water Service to host their upcoming Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 23rd. Gates open at 11.30am with races beginning at 1.00pm at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. BMRC will host a full season of racing including Rep’ Your Hero Race Day […]

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Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Trial Set For June

[Written by Don Burgess] A New Jersey man who has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault aboard a cruise ship has had his trial pushed back until June. The man, who resides in the United States and cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, had previously denied that he committed the alleged offence against […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

[Updated] The Attorney-General has issued a “public notice of the impending release of sex offender Junius Carman Caines who will be released from Westgate on 24 June, 2019.” “Mr. Caines, a 50-year-old black male who will be residing in Pembroke Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for serious sexual assault,” the Government added. Photo provided by […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Pedal For Paralympics Fundraiser On January 12

The Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] will be hosting a charity cycling event dubbed ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ on Sunday, January 12 starting at 9.45am from Dockyard and finishing at Ferry Reach Park. Registration costs $25 if done prior to the event or $30 if done on the day of the event; all participants who raise $100 […]

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Cycling: Hopkins Holds U23 Leaders Jersey

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage one saw the riders compete over a 156.2 km course, with Hopkins finishing in 8th Place, 22 seconds behind the stage […]

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Winter Lionfish Derby To Be Held In January

The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports, is set to be held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, February 3 from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. The Derby will feature cash prizes in both freediver and SCUBA […]

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Light Tackle Tournament Set For June 23 & 24

Bermuda’s International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT] is set to see its 51st iteration take place on June 23 and June 24. A spokesperson said, “In 2018 we’ll have a slightly modified format and two cornerstone sponsors, International Financial Planning and Crisson Jewellers. “This year the ILTT will be fished over two days on the weekend […]

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