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Willie Clemons scored in Leiston’s 2-1 win away to Cheshunt in the FA Cup first round qualifying yesterday [August 30]. The Bermuda national team midfielder scored the opening goal of the game with a smart finish in the sixth minute. Clemons joined Leiston, who play in the English Southern League Premier Division Central, at the […]

The Government has opened applications for the Autumn 2025 Public Service Bursary Awards, which provide up to $20,000 annually to support Bermudians pursuing studies in key public service fields. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “Want to be a Public Officer? The Autumn 2025 Public Service Bursary Awards are open – offering up to […]

Ascot Group Limited announced that S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has raised its long-term issuer credit rating for Ascot to BBB+ from BBB on its strengthened capital position. A spokesperson said, “S&P has also assigned an ‘A’ long-term financial strength rating to Ascot’s core operating entity, Ascot Bermuda Limited. “S&P’s rationale in support of the ratings […]

Bermuda national youth player and Bolton Wanderers’ U16 Academy player Na’im Zuill visited his team’s training grounds on Friday so that he could speak briefly with young footballers from DaRock Elite Academy, who are touring the UK. Zuill was invited by DaRock Elite Academy founder, Bermuda senior national team defender Dante Leverock. He spoke to the […]

Bermuda’s junior cyclists excelled at the opening of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships, securing multiple podium finishes in the Individual Time Trial [TT]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s junior cyclists turned in stellar performances today at the opening event of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships, earning multiple podium finishes in the Individual Time Trial […]

Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome took two catches behind the stumps for Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI before their match at home to Tamworth First XI was abandoned today [August 30] in the Birmingham & District Premier League Division Two. Tamworth scored 238 runs for the loss of six wickets from 50 overs before the […]

St George’s cricketer Zeko Burgess has been handed the Annual Sportsmanship Award in recognition of his “fair play” during Cup Match by the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association. The rescheduled awards ceremony was held at Alexandrina Hall on Court Street on Thursday [August 28]. Burgess was selected by the Cup Match umpires who officiated the game […]

Ten football players from the DaRock Elite Academy continued their tour of England by playing a match against Bolton Wanderers Academy Under-9 and visiting the West Ham United Academy. The Bermudian academy team beat Bolton on penalties. “After going behind, the boys showed incredible resilience to fight back for a 4-4 draw, and then came […]

Sunday, August 31 is expected to see some brighter spells with further showers likely, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and […]

Dennico Hollis played in Stenhousemuir Second XI’s nine-wicket defeat at home to Renfrew Second XI in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership Two today [August 30]. Batting first, Stenhousemuir scored 41 all out from 13.2 overs, with opener Hollis scoring six runs. In reply, Renfrew scored 42 for the loss of one wicket from 6.5 […]

Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe created a goal in Needham Market’s 4-2 win at home to Tilbury in the FA Cup first round qualifying today [August 30]. The midfielder played a superb through ball for Luke Ingram to finish in the 21st minute to make it 2-0. Lambe was named in Bermuda’s squad for their upcoming […]

Bermudian footballer Ayleal Dill scored in Southwell City’s 4-0 win at home to Radford in the United Counties Division One today [August 30]. The striker netted a penalty in the 79th minute to make it 3-0. Dill scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 win at home to Leicester Nirvana in the first round qualifying of […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott kept a clean sheet in Cardiff City’s 4-0 win at home to Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League One today [August 30]. Trott joined the Welsh side on a season-long loan from Danish outfit FC Copenhagen at the start of the season. Cardiff are top of the table with five wins […]

Bermudian sailor Rudy Bailey maintained his podium position at the 2025 Comet Internationals in New Jersey, with the team of Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker climbing the overall standings after two races on the second day. Bailey, with crew Tyler Hartswell, secured back-to-back second-place finishes, giving him a total of 8 net points. He trails […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured two top-three finishes during a recent evening of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron’s night included a third-place finish in a Trot Class event, where he drove K-lyn to a time of 1:59 flat in RACE 3. In his next two races, Waldron and Lilliputian […]

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dion Smith] Many of us live life juggling too much at once to pay attention to every warning or crisis until something happens to us, or someone close to us. It’s human nature to tune things out until they hit home. In previous opinion pieces, I’ve raised concerns about the […]

Consumers paid 1.8% more in April than a year ago for the basket of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in April 2025 than a year […]

AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Ratings of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a” [Excellent] of Aspen Insurance UK Limited [AIUK] [United Kingdom], Aspen Bermuda Limited [ABL] [Bermuda], Aspen American Insurance Company [AAIC] [Austin, TX] and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company [ASIC] [Bismarck, ND]. Concurrently, […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that a lane closure will be in effect on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near 52 North Shore Road, on Sunday, 31 August 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “The closure is necessary to facilitate storm drain repair works being carried out by the Ministry’s […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.8% in April – the overall volume of retail sales index increased 3.6% when compared to April 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2025 Retail Sales Index […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 30th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled to arrive and on Tuesday […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 29] include notification of planning applications registered and trademark applications. List of Planning Applications Advertised on August 29, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0834/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 August, 2025 The applications shown […]

The LB Football Academy in Bermuda is preparing for the upcoming academy season. Leo Burgess, the technical director, established the LB Football Academy in 2019. The academy runs from September 8 to June 7 and will consist of weekly sessions for each age group. There are groups for players, boys and girls, from 5 to […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 8th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, recognizing seven young Bermudians for successfully launching and showcasing their businesses. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the end of the eight-week program, where seven young Bermudian entrepreneurs showcased their businesses and reflected on their entrepreneurial journeys. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins and Nicholas Narraway will line up at the Green Mountain Stage Race, which begins in Vermont today [August 29]. The four-day event features a time-trial, circuit race, mountain stage, and criterium. The pair have been preparing at a training camp in Quebec, Canada, before settling into Vermont […]

This year’s Labour Day theme is “Labour is the Link”, highlighting the vital role that the labour movement has played “in weaving together the fabric of our society.” BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “This year’s Labour Day Celebrations will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Union Square and is hosted by the […]

The final round of the Eastern County Cup competition will take place this Saturday, with Cleveland County set to face off against St. David’s Cricket Club. Cleveland County Team Mackih McGowan [captain] Steven Bremar Jr. Dion Stovell Treadwell Gibbons Jr. Jabari Darrell Allan Douglas Jr. Shaki Darrell Makai Young Jason Anderson Clay Darrell Zeri Tomlinson […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe has maintained his 12th-place position as the ILCA Under-21 World Championship nears its conclusion. Kempe holds a net total of 112 points with one day of racing remaining. The young Bermudian, competing against nearly 220 of the world’s best, posted finishes of 22nd and 13th during Day 5 of the regatta, […]

As National Grief Awareness Day approaches on August 30, Tuwile is encouraging the Bermuda community to “do more than simply recognize grief, take steps to live with it.” A spokesperson said, “Grief is inseparable from loss—and loss is more than the death of a loved one. It can be any real or perceived deprivation of […]

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda [NAB] said they welcome the Tax Reform Commission’s Public Report and its “recognition of the critical role nonprofits play in strengthening Bermuda’s communities” adding that they “particularly applaud the recommendation to introduce tax credits for charitable giving, an important step in incentivising sustained corporate support.” “Corporate charitable giving is a […]

Bermudian golfer Arman Newton has concluded his campaign at the CJGA Mizuno National Junior Championship in Canada, finishing in a tie for 18th place. Newton carded a final round of 6-over par 78, bringing his tournament total to 20-over par. His final round included three birdies, nine pars, three bogeys, and three double bogeys. Related […]

Bermudian amateur golfers concluded the World Amateur Handicap Championships in South Carolina with two division titles and five top-ten finishes. Division Champions Crowned Tracy Burgess was named the champion of the Women’s Gross Division. Burgess maintained her lead from the previous day with a final-round score of 75, giving her a total of 313 to win […]

CG Insurance has reached the Platinum Level, the highest level, of the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation’s [BMHF] Mindful Employer Certification [MEC] programme. A spokesperson said, “The achievement recognises CG’s commitment to creating psychologically safe workplaces where employees can thrive.” Sharon Smith – BMHF Director, Jacqueline Perreault – CG Director of Wellness, James Macdonald – BMHF Board […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward delivered remarks at the BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme Graduation. Minister Hayward said, “Good evening, guests, members of the BEDC team, proud families and friends, and most importantly, our student entrepreneurs—welcome. As the Minister of Economy and Labour, it is a privilege to be here with you this evening […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 28] include notification of planning applications registered and cancellation of registration. List of Planning Applications Advertised on August 28, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0832/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 28 August, 2025 The applications […]

Friday, August 29 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers, chance of thunder continues, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]

Ignite Bermuda has announced the promotion of Laura Lyons to the role of Deputy Director. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda today announced the promotion of Laura Lyons to Deputy Director. A founding team member since 2019, Lyons has helped shape Bermuda’s entrepreneurial landscape through mentorship, programme delivery, and ecosystem-building, contributions that now position her to […]

The Southampton Parish Council has awarded scholarships to six students — Myeisha Sharrieff, Enrique Mendes, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Sanjayah Allwood, Alay Burgess-Rocker, and Noah Hayward — to support their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded scholarships to students of Southampton Parish to assist with their further education. This year’s Recipients are: […]

A team of Bermuda cyclists are heading to Barbados for the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships. Representing the island are Charlotte Millington, Skye Ferguson, Keon Stevens, Andrew Thomas and Jacob Wright. The championships run from Saturday [August 30] to Sunday. Peter Dunne, team manager, and mechanic and coach Chequan Richardson have travelled with the riders, who […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The 90th birthday celebration of Kurt Stapff, organized by his wife Rose Ann and daughters Natalie and Joanna at a Warwick residence, was a magical, musical treat on Saturday, August 23rd. It brought back memories of the Waterlot Sunday brunches where they greeted patrons with the sounds of New Orleans from […]

Nahki Wells, Danté Leverock, and Dale Eve are among the footballers included in the squad for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the final team selected for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September 2025. “Here we are at the September […]

Sport psychology consultant Keval Patel will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changer sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Patel, who also works for Sky Bet Championship football club Queens Park Rangers, will deliver a workshop entitled, In their corner: How parents can support athlete growth. It […]

Bermudian archers Camerin Pickering and Jaydon Roberts are set to compete at the Hyundai World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. Roberts, who recently competed at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, and Pickering will be in action in the recurve men’s competition. The championships are set to take place from September […]

Innovative environmental DNA sequencing and acoustic surveys have revealed “vulnerable and near-threatened species” in the Sargasso Sea, Greenpeace said. A spokesperson said, “The presence of elusive pygmy sperm whales, as well as vulnerable and near-threatened species, has been detected in the Sargasso Sea using innovative environmental DNA sequencing and acoustic surveys, boosting calls for it to be declared […]

Footballer Nayan Grant and his Gillingham Academy team-mates started their Under-18 Professional Development League Cup campaign in style with a 6-1 win at home to Millwall yesterday [August 27]. The final goal of the match was created by Grant, who crossed from the right for Freddie Carruthers to tuck the ball home. Grant has represented […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twelve-year-old Zoe Oduntan has set out to build a youth rowing community in Bermuda by founding the Longtails Rowing Club — the island’s first club dedicated to sculling. The club, operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association [BRA], already has 12 middle- and high-school members and is seeking volunteers with sculling experience, […]

Bermuda women’s footballer Leilanni Nesbeth has reflected on the hurdles she has overcome during her sporting journey during a recent interview. The Chicago Red Stars midfielder was recently featured on the National Women’s Soccer League’s ION Features, where she spoke candidly about her dual passion for football and cricket, and the personal challenges that have […]

Conduit Re has promoted Angus Hampton to Head of Casualty, expanded Peter Kiernan’s role as Head of Property to include broker and client management, and appointed David Frawley to its specialty team alongside Marc Bearman. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce several promotions and a strategic hire. […]

Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus has competed in the Clutch Pro Tour’s Caddy Club Classic, a tournament held at the Porters Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire, England. The course, a former venue for Open Championship Regional Qualifying, challenged competitors with its demanding layout. Augustus concluded his round with a score of 4-over par 74. His scorecard […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe moved twelfth overall after two more races at the 2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Dublin Bay, Ireland. In the first race of the day, the seventh of the series, Kempe finished in 16th place. He followed up with an 18th place finish in the second race. Kempe has a total […]