Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] Men’s Tennis teammate’s returned to action competing in the 2024 ITA DI Men’s Carolina Regional Championships hosted by Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. In his consolation first round match, Mallory lost in a third set tie-breaker to Johan Van Wijk, from Gardner-Webb University. Gardner-Webb won the first […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington [UNCW] men’s tennis teammates opened their campaign at the UNCW team invitational with a convincing 7 – 2 victory over Coastal Carolina. Mallory contributed significantly to UNC Wilmington’s success, securing victories in both doubles and singles competition. He partnered with Oscar Baumgartner in doubles play, defeating the Coastal Carolina […]

The sophomore duo of Asia Hollis and Laila Haraj-Sai won the “C” Draw Championship to lead the Wheaton College [Mass.] women’s tennis team at the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament. The Lyon pair began the day with a dominant 8-1 doubles win over the Emerson College pairing of junior Jayden Beverly and first year […]

On May 3, the Bermuda Pacers Track Club organized the 15th Annual Schools Relay Classic at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, featuring many of the island’s top young runners. You can view photos below and the full results here. Related Stories Photos: National Track & Field Championships Photos & Results: World Athletics Day Meet […]

The Kim Burns Memorial Open 2024 tennis & pickleball tournament concluded at the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, with finals in both tennis and pickleball. Several finals needed a third-set tie-breaker to decide a winner. In tennis during the men’s open singles final no. 2 seed Sam Butler defeated No. 1 seed Tariq Simons 2-6, […]

Joey FC, led by Justin Bell, triumphed over Wa Good FC with a 4-1 victory in the final of the sixth annual UT7 Challenge Cup, concluding the ninth annual UT7 Football Series on July 10th. “UT7 has concluded their sixth annual Challenge Cup [ninth annual UT7 Football Series]. The UT7 3v3 tournament took place this […]

Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is settling into life at the Olympic Village in Saint-Denis after arriving in Paris from Arkansas today [July 25]. Perinchief, who does not compete until August 7, will be joined in the French capital by coach Travis Geopfert and mentor Brian Wellman. He told […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Norre Robinson, a Bermudian sprinter, is on the fast track to success after an astonishing rise in the sport, having taken it up less than a year ago. Such has been his rapid ascent, Robinson has been granted a universality spot in the 100 metres for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on her “unique experience” of representing Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Lewis, the island’s most decorated para-athlete, finished fifth in the T53 100 metres and seventh in the T53 400 at the iconic Stade de France last week. The 31-year-old was joined in Paris […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] has released the schedule of events from September 2024 to September 2025. The schedule includes dates and times for a long list of athletic events over the next 12 months. The full BNAA 2024/2025 Event Calendar follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & Outerbridge […]

Gabriella Cechini won the Varsity A and AA Women’s 5K 2024 Ben Bloser Bulldog XC Invitational in West Virginia. Cechini –  representing Mercersburg Academy — clocked a winning time of 19:01.9, helping the girls team to finish 3rd with a combined time of 1:49:28. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & Outerbridge Compete […]

The Bermuda International 7s Tournament will be held at the National Sports Centre on March 15 & 16th. A spokesperson said, “In its 7th year, the much-anticipated Bermuda International 7s Tournament is set to electrify the National Sports Centre in Bermuda on March 15 & 16, showcasing an impressive roster of rugby talent from both […]

Rugby Americas North [RAN] announced the venue for the 2024 Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 and Senior Women’s XVs Tournament alongside Federación Mexicana de Rugby [FMRU]. The five-day event will take place July 10th – 14th in Mexico City – held at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México’s [UNAM] Deportivo Alfredo Harp Helu grounds, where […]

The Bermuda International 7s Tournament got underway at the National Sports Center in Bermuda showcasing an impressive roster of rugby talent from both college and high school teams across the US and Bermuda. The Bermuda Stars team split their two matches on the opening day, they defeated Saratoga 22 – 0, then lost to Dartmouth […]

The Bermuda International 7s Tournament continued at the National Sports Center, with Saratoga crowned Champions after they defeated Dartmouth 17 – 14 in the cup final. Iona won 3rd place match defeating Norwich University 19 – 12, while the Bermuda Stars would fall 22 – 5 in the plate final to Dartmouth Two. The bowl […]

Jamin Hodgkins kicked two conversions and three penalties in Bridgend Ravens’ 23-20 win away to RGC 1404 in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership yesterday [March 23]. The Bermudian, who has played for the national under-19 team, helped his side to their first-ever win at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay. Hodgkins, a fly-half, joined Bridgend from […]

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 […]

Nisaiah Berkeley and her Lander University women’s rugby teammates continued hosting the Lander 7s Rugby Tournament. After outscoring their opponents 58 – 10 on the opening day, Berkeley and her teammates would return on day two and outscore their opponents 68 – 5 to claim the title. Lander defeated Coastal Carolina University 26 – 5, […]

Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins kicked three conversions in Bridgend Ravens’ 76-35 win at home to Merthyr in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership yesterday [April 20]. Hodgkins, a former Bermuda Under-19 fly-half, joined Bridgend from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers in January. He is a former Warwick Academy student and now attends Cardiff Met University. Bridgend […]

Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins kicked a penalty in Bridgend Ravens’ 62-13 defeat away to league champions Llandovery in their final Welsh Indigo Group Premiership game of the season last Thursday [April 25]. The former Bermuda Under-19 fly-off joined Bridgend, who finished ninth in the 13-team table, from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers in January. Hodgkins […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins and Bridgend Ravens have parted ways after the conclusion of the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership. Hodgkins, who joined Bridgend from second-tier Glamorgan Wanderers in January, is among 16 players to have left the club. The club’s website said: “With the 2023-2024 season now over, Bridgend Ravens […]

Rugby Americas North [RAN] announced the dates and venue for the 2024 Rugby Americas Sevens. Hosted by the Trinidad & Tobago Rugby Union [TTRU], the competition returns to Trinidad & Tobago for the first time since 2016. The two-day event will take place November 23 & 24 in Arima at Larry Gomes Stadium. “We are […]

Deneka Borden was appointed as the Chairperson of the BRFU Referees’ Society, becoming the first woman to hold the position. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rugby Football Union is thrilled to announce the appointment of Deneka Borden as the new Chair of the BRFU Referees’ Society. This appointment marks another historic landmark for Bermuda Rugby, as […]

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 2024/25 Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season got underway at the National Sports Center, with a women’s league double-header and a single men’s division match. Women’s Division In the opener the Renegades shut out the Teachers 12 – 0, the Renegades got tries from Jessica Cassidy, and Michelle Croghanm while Laura Mulligan kicked a […]

Rugby action returned to the National Sports Center, with women’s and men’s division action taking place. Women Division Police 22 Renegades 0 In the opener Police shutout the Renegades 22 – 0, the Police got single tries from Anna Hutchinson, Maegan Stecko, Akila Craig, and Olivia Smart, while Hutchinson added a conversion. Teachers 49 Amazons […]

The Ministry of Health will hold a Food Safety Conference 2023: Managers Edition, hosted by Environmental Health, on Thursday, November 30th. A spokesperson said, “This conference aims to offer crucial support and guidance to owners, operators, and managers of St. George’s and Hamilton Parish food establishments. “The conference is designed to cater to the needs […]

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 […]

Joan Williams is celebrating 40 years of working at the Little Venice Group, with her colleagues hosting a special lunch to mark the milestone. A spokesperson said, “Not all shining stars are on the front lines! Joan Williams has been steadily working behind the scenes counting the numbers in the accounts department for the Little Venice […]

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 café and garden lounge, The Botanist, has been launched in Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens A spokesperson said, “Founded by three food and drink lovers—Stuart, Henric, and Pete—The Botanist offers a unique fusion of fresh food, great drinks and art in Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens. Come for the food, stay for the drinks and uncover 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 City of Hamilton invites the public to mark their calendars for Taste of Bermuda 2024, a culinary extravaganza taking place from October 17 to 20. The event is looking to engage food and beverage vendors, food trucks, fresh produce providers, sellers of Bermuda cookbooks and cookware, as well as décor and tablescape exhibitors. A […]

The Food Justice Forum is set to host a ‘Thrift Kitchen Throwdown’ on September 30 and a panel discussion on October 16. A spokesperson said, “The Food Justice Forum will launch shortly, a two-part event aimed at tackling Bermuda’s food security issues while promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. With a focus on youth engagement, […]

Following weather-related cancellations of the City Hall All-White Ball and the Tasting Village, the City of Hamilton said they are “working with PTix to provide full refunds to all patrons who purchased tickets or tokens for the events.” A spokesperson said, “Initially, the City decided on Friday to proceed with Saturday’s dining experience, as forecasts indicated […]

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 […]

[Written by Don Burgess] Treasured memories of fishing with her father, Richard, led Lauren Allen to write a children’s book about her experiences. She started working on An Itch to Fish one year ago with help from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation summer programme. Ms. Allen, 24, said, “It was inspired by fishing trips that […]

[Updated] Members of the local fishing industry are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 24], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: The Government issued a response, it follows in full below: […]

Over 600 people have signed an online petition from the Fishermen’s Association calling to ‘Stop BOPP fishing closures.’ The petition states, “We, the undersigned, stand in support of Bermuda’s fishing industry and in preserving our important heritage. We demand that the Bermuda Government immediately halt all moves to permanently decide on Bermuda’s future without the essential […]

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda will be presenting a petition to the Government on Friday [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” A letter sent by the Association to the Government […]

[Updated] The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] is presenting a petition to the Government today [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” Update: The live broadcast has concluded […]

The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve […]

“This winter has been a difficult one for many fishermen as windy conditions have limited the number of fishing days,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, following detailed discussions with technical experts in the department and a review of information on local fisheries, particularly the Hind Grounds, “As such, to assist the fishermen, […]

The 2023 Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 13 and is open to boys and girls under the age of 17. A spokesperson said, “It’s free to enter. Fishing starts at 8.30am. The weigh in opens at 3pm that day. Prizes are up for grabs in several categories for […]

Members of the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda met to deliberate over the proposed MOU intended to bring the organization back to engagement with the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program and “declined to ratify the MOU.” Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda: A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 18th, Members of the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda met to deliberate […]

The Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament was held today [Aug 13] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat. Tournament Director Kip Froud previously commented, “We are very fortunate to have a great group of sponsors for the Junior Fishing […]