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Concacaf held its fourth Youth Football Summit from August 6–8, in Curaçao, uniting regional and international football leaders to advance youth development and promote pathways to excellence. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf successfully hosted the fourth edition of the Concacaf Youth Football Summit from August 6–8, 2025, in Curaçao, bringing together technical leaders, coaches, and youth […]

Bermudian runner Dage Minors claimed victory in the men’s 800-meter race at the Midland Counties League Division 1 meet. Competing at the Yate Track & Field facility in England, Minors recorded a winning time of 1:58.14. Related Stories Outerbridge Wins Two Medals At FHSAA Shayla Cann Competes In Charlotte Invitational Outerbridge Named Track Athlete Of […]

Lancashire Group has announced upcoming senior management changes. A spokesperson said, “Senior management changes at Lancashire Syndicates Limited and Lancashire Insurance Company Limited; Additional senior underwriting appointments John Spence will be retiring from his role as CEO of Lancashire Syndicates Limited, and Hayley Johnston, CEO of Lancashire Insurance Company Limited, will also be retiring from her role, […]

August 11 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,475.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 0.2% at $16.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,978.63, down 0.01% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

Bodybuilder Ross Caesar competed in the Masters Olympia Tokyo at the weekend. Caesar took the stage in the men’s classic physique class in the Masters’ 40-plus division at the IFBB Professional League event. He finished in joint sixteenth position. Related Stories Highlight Video: BBBFF Fitness Extravaganza Video, Results: 3rd Annual Fitness Extravaganza Videos: Night Of […]

The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport announced that registration is now open for ‘Game Changers’, a dynamic new event series hosted by The Department of Sport and Recreation. A Government spokesperson said, “This marks the relaunch of the National Sports Conference & Expo, taking place from September 5–7, 2025 at the Hamilton […]

Scott Barnes raced in the Six-Hour Endurance Race at the Orlando Indoor Karting Centre in Orlando, Florida, at the weekend. The island’s top driver competed alongside three Americans in a four-man team called, Team Mullet, finishing fourth in the race. “Fourth place is all we had today,” Barnes said. “Not because we got beat on […]

Cameron Jeffers played in Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club First XI’s six-wicket home defeat to Twyford House First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bristol West Indian Phoenix scored 207 off 50 overs, with Jeffers, batting at No 9, scoring six not out. […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine experienced both “ups and a fast down” during the fifth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at the Thruxton Race Circuit in Hampshire at the weekend. Riding for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in 22nd place. He finished 22nd in the first […]

The police held a press conference today [Aug 11] to provide updates on multiple investigations, including a man being charged in Court in connection with the death of 71-year-old James Burgess following an incident in the city of Hamilton, a shooting in Southampton that resulted in a 19-year-old man receiving a gunshot wound to the […]

The Hamilton Parish Council has presented scholarship awards to students Malaysia Roberts, Justin Bascome-Dickinson, Tcherari [Ari] Kamara, and Zyare Outerbridge. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Parish Council was very pleased to once again be able to provide scholarships to four excellent students, thanks in part to a generous grant from the Lyceum Trust. Following receipt of […]

Bermuda College’s Culinary Arts programme has received official reaccreditation from the American Culinary Federation. A spokesperson said, “The rigorous process confirms that the College’s culinary arts curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence set by the ACF, the premier professional organisation for chefs in North America. “The reaccreditation is valid for five years and positions […]

In local cricket action, St. David’s and St. George’s recorded wins in the Premier Division, and in the First Division, Devonshire Recreation Club and PHC claimed victories. Premier Division St. David’s Cricket Club beat Flatts Victoria by 8 wickets At Lord’s, St. David’s Cricket Club cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Flatts Victoria. After winning […]

Hailey Moss and Amber Simons have been crowned the inaugural women’s champions and Kyle Hamilton with Chris Fricke the men’s champions at the first Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] National Beach Volleyball Championships held at Coral Beach. In the women’s final, the team of Moss and Simons defeated Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard. The third-place finishers […]

Bermuda’s athletes competed on the opening day of the Pan American Junior Games in Asunción, Paraguay, yesterday [August 10]. In swimming, Elijah Daley finished sixth in heat three of the men’s 100 metres breaststroke in 1min 05.55sec. He placed him seventeenth overall. Sam Williamson, competing in heat two of the same event, finished seventh with […]

Kickboxer Krista Dyer was defeated in the semi-finals of the Sanda competition at the World Games in Chengdu, China, today [August 11]. The Bermudian lost on points to Iranian Seyedehyasaman Bagherzadehvaskas. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association, received a bye in the first round of the women’s 70kg division. The Games, which run until […]

Bermudian Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers were defeated 3-2 away by the Knoxville Smokies in Double-A of Minor League Baseball yesterday [August 10]. Hall was rested for the match. Biloxi face the Columbus Clingstones tomorrow. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeat Knoxville Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeat Knoxville Adam Hall And Biloxi Defeated By Smokies Adam Hall […]

CariGenetics has launched MyLineage a “genealogy consultation service that empowers Bermudians to trace their ancestry as far back as the 1600s, through a powerful database of over 140,000 Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “Launched at the ‘Bermudian Heartbeats’ Law to Legacy Unravelling the Narrative’ series on August 7, the debut of MyLineage gave attendees the opportunity […]

Bermuda’s schedule for the Junior Pan Ams is set, with the full lineup of events that Bermuda’s team will take part in listed below in a graphic courtesy of the Bermuda Olympic Association. The 2025 Junior Pan American Games are taking place place from August 9th to 23rd, 2025, and will feature the participation of more […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe with a top-10 result, placing eighth in the final stage of the nine-day race. Hopkins completed the 143.7-kilometer route from Pointe-à-Pitre to Baie-Mahault in a time of 3:12:06, matching the time of the stage winner, Paul Daumont. Hopkins’ performance secured him 21st place […]

Bermudian racing car driver Donovan Dyer recorded two finishes at the BRSCC Cadwell Park Summer Race Weekend, successfully returning to the circuit after a recent engine rebuild. Competing in the Kent Models Mazda MX-5 Championship, Dyer’s best result came in the final race where he secured 13th place. He completed the 10-lap, 21.86-mile race with […]

The 2025 KNACK Summer Camp hosted an art showcase, where families explored the creative work of young artists and learned more about the program. Sarai Hines told Bernews, “Knack Camp is an art camp where young artists get to explore their creativity through various forms of art as we pair with exciting artists to expand their […]

PLP Constituency 15 hosted an event this weekend to honour Walter Roban’s 17 years as the MP for Pembroke East. A spokesperson previously said, “This event presents an opportunity for residents, friends, and supporters to express their gratitude for his tireless efforts and lasting impact on our community and country.” Related Stories Photos & Video: […]

Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF] is inviting the public to attend their annual Back-to-School Giveaway event on August 24. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation is inviting parents and students to join them at Death Valley Playground in Southampton for their second annual Back-to-School Giveaway on August 24, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. “This […]

Bermudian pickleball player Imani Phillips and her partner, Lily Hallett, have won the silver medal in the Women’s Doubles 4.0 division at the 2025 English Open. Competing at the Telford International Centre, the pair fell 15-10 in a hard-fought gold medal match against Megan Bignell and Katy Taylor. Phillips and Hallett earned their spot in […]

A 71-year-old man has died following an altercation on Front Street and a suspect has been arrested, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15 on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Police attended a report of an altercation involving two males, outside of the Pickled Restaurant on Front Street, in the City of Hamilton. “On […]

The police have confirmed that an unresponsive male was found in the Fenton’s Drive, Pembroke area today [Aug 10] and emergency officials attended and confirmed that the individual was deceased. The police said that an autopsy is to be conducted and said that additional details are limited at this time due to the early stage. […]

Monday, August 11 is expected to be partly cloudy with a few showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.40am and sunset […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph won a nine-goal thriller 5-4 away to Charlotte Independence in the USL League One yesterday [August 9]. The victory lifts Greenville to seventh in the standings with a 6-8-5 overall record. Ben Zakowski scored the winner for Greenville in added time. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for […]

Representatives from Special Olympics Bermuda attended the recent Special Olympics North America Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Karen Woollery, the national director, Chandra-Lee Bascome, the director-treasurer, and athlete Eden Woollery were among hundreds of delegates from Special Olympics programmes in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean at the conference. “We were encouraged to continue to […]

Dennico Hollis claimed a wicket in Stenhousemuir Second XI’s seven-wicket victory away to Irvine Cricket Club Second XI in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership Two yesterday [August 9]. The left-arm seam bowler took one for two off two overs as Irvine scored 72 all out off 29.3 overs. In reply, Stenhousemuir scored 76 for […]

Bermudian Adam Hall and the Biloxi Shuckers defeated the Knoxville Smokies 4-2 in Double-A of Minor League Baseball yesterday [August 9]. Hall performance at the plate was 0-for-2. The two teams face each other again today. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeat Knoxville Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeat Knoxville Adam Hall And Biloxi Defeated By Smokies […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins has climbed in the overall standings at the 74th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe after completing the eighth stage. Hopkins placed 17th in the 142-kilometer stage from Vieux-Habitants to Baillif, finishing with a time of 4:11:40. The stage victory went to overall race leader Camilo Andrés [Colombia], who recorded a […]

Bermudian racing driver Donovan Dyer returned to competition at the BRSCC Cadwell Park Summer Race Weekend in the UK after he and his team successfully rebuilt his car’s engine. Following an engine failure in a previous event, Dyer and Bromley Motorsport worked to get his car ready for the Kent Models Mazda MX-5 Championship races […]

A collision involving a motorcycle and a taxi occurred on Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke yesterday [August 9]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025, police and EMTs were dispatched to a serious collision on Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke involving a motorcycle and a taxi. “Initial reports indicate that the vehicles […]

Bermuda’s Under-19 cricket team is matching up against the USA in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier, and you can tune in and watch live below. The hosts, USA welcome Argentina, Bermuda and Canada in a double round-robin format where the top team will book their place as the Americas regional representative […]

Bermudian FIFA referee Amaury Majors has completed his duties at the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Trinidad. During the tournament, Majors served as the center referee for the Group D match between Barbados and the British Virgin Islands. He also acted as the fourth official for a match between Cuba and Belize. His appointment to […]

The Northlands Primary School Choir performed at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, this summer and included a Bermuda song and had a Gombey dancer on hand to create a “true Bermuda experience.” They were the first choir from the island to perform at Disney World in Orlando. Under the leadership of their music teacher, Mr […]

Bermuda’s Under-19 cricket team began its ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier with a decisive victory over Argentina. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first at the Param Veers Sports Complex, Bermuda put up a commanding total of 318 for 8 from its 50 overs. The innings was led by Luke […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] hosted a Family Fun Day this afternoon [August 9] at Somerset Long Bay Beach. | A spokesperson previously said, “This special event is a chance to celebrate community, culture, and connection in true Bermudian fashion. Designed to bring families, friends, and supporters together, the Family Fun Day promises an afternoon […]

Sunday, August 10 is expected to see ample sunshine, chance of one or two showers later, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will […]

Nahki Wells created a goal in Luton Town’s 2-0 win away to Peterborough United in Sky Bet League One today [August 9]. The Bermuda striker, who joined Luton from Championship side Bristol City in the summer, closed down and won the ball to set up Jordan Clark, who slotted home in the 85th minute. Luton […]

Bermuda will be among 30 nations competing in the 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers, the preliminary stage for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has today confirmed key details for the 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers, which will feature 30 Member Associations and serve as the preliminary stage of the 2026 Concacaf W Championship—the […]

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins has earned the “Most Combative Rider” award after a strong display in Stage 7 of the 74th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, Hopkins, riding for Guadeloupe team Uni Sport Lamentinois, finished the 140.5-kilometres stage in fifteenth position in a time of 3hr 17min 33sec, just over three and a half minutes […]

Kickboxer Krista Dyer has received a bye in the first round of her competition at the World Games in Chengdu, China. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association, is competing in Sanda in the women’s 70kg division. She will face the winner of Raine De Oliveira Martins, of Brazil, and Govher Govshudova, of Iran, tomorrow […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island won 1-0 at home to Detroit City in the United Soccer League Championship on Wednesday [August 6]. Maxi Rodriguez scored the winner in the 60th minute. A former Bermuda captain, Smith made history in his first year as a head coach last term, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final […]

The Bermuda Under-15 football team finished their Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship on a winning note, with a 1-0 victory over Antigua and Barbuda yesterday [August 8]. Solomon Salaam scored a late penalty to hand his side the win in their final League B group E match. Bermuda finished seventh finish in League B. Related Stories […]

Walkers has presented its legal bursary awards to Kennedy Wilks, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Owen Neal, and Oslo Adamson. A spokesperson said, “Walkers has awarded its annual legal bursary awards to four aspiring law professionals, including the Jonathan Betts legal scholarship, now in its second year. The scholarship is named in honour and memory of Jonathan Betts, […]

A firearm incident occurred last night in the parking lot of the Southampton Rangers Club, the police have confirmed. The police said, “Shortly after 8pm, probably around 8:20 or thereabouts, police received reports of gunshots in the area of the parking lot of the Rangers Cricket Club. What we can confirm is that an individual […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that Robin Selley and Elijah Daley will carry the island’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay. A spokesperson said, “Both athletes have distinguished themselves through outstanding performances and unwavering dedication to their sport. Elijah Daley, a rising star in Bermudian swimming, has […]