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The Corporation of St. George’s has released its August newsletter with community updates, cultural news, and upcoming initiatives. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is pleased to release the August edition of its official newsletter, highlighting community updates, cultural milestones, and upcoming initiatives for the historic Town. “As we are now in the […]

Tropical Storm Dexter is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to be 212 nm to the northwest at 12 pm today [August 4] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins completed stage two of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. He finished the 137-kilometre stage from Sainte-Anne to Trois-Rivières in 3:27:12, placing 57th for the day. Hopkins now sits 52nd overall with a total time of 7:08:17. Stage winner Jakub Kaczmarek clocked 3:17:07 and now leads the general classification. Related […]

Bermuda’s two powerboat teams concluded their weekend of competition with solid performances in the SuperStock Class at the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix. S-25 GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda, crewed by David Selley and Steven Bridges, secured a fourth-place finish in a 14-boat field, demonstrating consistency and strong teamwork in a tightly contested race. […]

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway completed stage three of the Vuelta a Zamora in Spain. The 173.8-kilometre stage took riders from Fermoselle to Alcañices and tested the field with challenging terrain. Narraway finished 116th in a time of 4 hours, 32 minutes and 2 seconds. He crossed the line 22 minutes and 43 seconds behind stage winner […]

Ascot and Antares announced a strategic partnership to launch Wayfare Reinsurance Limited, a Bermuda-based reinsurance sidecar. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Group Limited [together with its affiliates, Ascot], a global specialty [re]insurance company and Antares Capital [together with its affiliates, Antares], a leading alternative credit manager with $83+ billion in capital under management and administration, today […]

Arch Capital announced the opening of two new global capabilities centers in Trivandrum and Pune, India, with a third in Hyderabad coming soon. A spokesperson said, “The new offices will serve as workplaces for more than 350 employees. These global capabilities centers will enhance Arch’s ability to service its Insurance, Reinsurance and Mortgage Insurance businesses, while […]

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust continued its partnership with the Bermuda FA through a week-long series of girls’ football coaching sessions on the island. A statement on the AFC website said, “AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust were delighted to continue their partnership with Bermuda FA with a week-long girls coaching on the island. “Coaching clinics were […]

The scheduled for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been released, with over 3,000 athletes expected to compete in the event in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “With packed venues and 30 medal sessions across 50 sport sessions, it’s shaping up to be one of the most electric weekends in Glasgow’s sporting history. “Glasgow 2026, the biggest sporting event in the […]

Two powerboat teams representing Bermuda were in action during the opening day of the Race World Offshore event in Michigan City. Both Bermudian entries competed in the SuperStock Class, which held two separate heat races. The S-25 GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda boat, crewed by David Selley and Steven Bridges, secured a 5th place […]

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway completed Stage Two of the Vuelta a Zamora, finishing 42nd in Spain. Narraway clocked a time of 3:16:12 on the 149.2-kilometer course that ran from Villalpando to Toro. The stage winner was Jose Maria Martin with a time of 3:07:37. Narraway’s time was 8 minutes and 35 seconds behind the leader. […]

The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event, as revelers took to the water to spend the afternoon socializing and enjoying themselves. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over […]

Bermudian showjumper Nicholas Lopes claimed a pair of wins at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show in Lexington. Competing in the 1.45m Jr/Am Classic II, held in the Rolex Stadium yesterday [August 2], Lopes, riding Aquiles Del Caribe Z, clocked a flawless round in 73.72sec to advance to the jump-off. In the final round, Lopes completing […]

The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, transforming the streets into a kaleidoscope of color, energy, and fun. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over 7,000 photos here Over 200 videos here Over 100 graphics here History here […]

Dennico Hollis claimed two wickets in Stenhousemuir Second XI’s 54-run defeat at home to GHK Strathclyde Second XI in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership Two yesterday [August 2]. The left-arm seam bowler took two for 36 off five overs. Batting first, Strathclyde posted a formidable total of 221 for three from their 40 overs. […]

Bermuda national team footballer Roger Lee has signed for English club Heanor Town. Lee, 34, previously played for Heanor Town, who play in the United Counties League Premier Division North, in 2017. “Roger is a midfielder/defender and is a current Bermuda international and one of their most capped players,” read a post on Heanor Town’s […]

Footballer Mia Fishel made her debut for Seattle Reign’s 2-0 win at home to Angel City in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday [August 1]. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, joined from Women’s Super League side Chelsea Women last month. The 24-year-old striker came on as 81st-minute substitute. Jess Fishlock broke the deadlock in […]

Bermudian Adam Hall and the Biloxi Shuckers were defeated 4-2 away by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in Double-A of Minor League Baseball yesterday [August 2]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 0-for-3. Biloxi face the Blue Wahoos again today. Related Stories Adam Hall Impresses In Biloxi Victory Adam Hall Impresses In Biloxi Victory Adam Hall’s […]

AM Best has upgraded Somerset Re’s credit ratings, citing strong financials and consistent execution of its business strategy. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Ratings to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a” [Excellent] from “a-” [Excellent] of Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. [Somerset Re] [Hamilton, […]

Antonio Pierce, former head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, is charting a new path beyond the NFL as he takes on the role of Chief Strategy Adviser at Athletes in Control. After being relieved of his duties by the Raiders and choosing not to chase other coaching positions this offseason, Pierce has embraced an […]

Sunday, August 3 is expected to see sunny periods with a few early showers, easing by evening, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be […]

Cyclist Conor White competed in the recent Witheridge Grand Prix, which is part of the National Road Series race – in Devon, England. The Grand Prix marked the first time for decades that the National Road Series had visited Devon. Representing Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck, White crossed the finish line in nineteenth position, finishing in 2hr, 58min 30sec. […]

Nicholas Narraway began the Vuelta a Zamora in Spain, completing the opening stage individual time trial. The Bermudian cyclist finished the 16.8-kilometer course, which started and finished in El Toril, in a time of 22 minutes and 23 seconds. The time placed him 84th in the stage, two minutes and 39 seconds behind the winner, […]

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis won the gold medal in the women’s 100-meter at the Canadian Track & Field Championships, posting a winning time of 16.63 seconds. Lewis finished ahead of her training partner, Nandini Sharma, who claimed silver with a time of 17.00 seconds. Brooke Perepeluk captured the bronze with a time of 25.33 seconds. Earlier […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins won the opening stage of the 74th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, claiming the first leader’s jersey of the tour. Hopkins completed the 3.6-kilometer individual time trial in Pointe-à-Pitre with a winning time of four minutes and seven seconds. The victory gives Hopkins an early lead in the general classification. […]

The second day of the 2025 Cup Match Classic was held on Friday [August 1] at St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC], where crowds gathered to enjoy the festivities. The match ended in a draw, allowing Somerset to retain the Cup. For full coverage of the Cup Match, click here, or visit our dedicated website at […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron returned to action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in two trot class races and earning a top-five finish. In race 9, Waldron drove “Momsshowgirl” in the trot class and finished eighth with a time of 1 minute, 59 and 2-fifths seconds [1:59&2]. He later competed in […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 2nd. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise […]

The second day of the 2025 Cup Match Classic took place on Friday [August 1], with people gathering at St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC] to celebrate the festivities, which resulted in the match ending in a draw, and Somerset retaining the Cup. You can view all our Cup Match coverage by clicking here, and for comprehensive […]

Everest Group reported $680 million in Q2 net income and strong reinsurance results, with a 14.8% annualized shareholder return. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. [NYSE: EG], a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today reported its second quarter 2025 results.” Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Net Income of […]

Bermuda’s Darina Betschart captured the girls 11-13 title at the 37th Annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, leading the island’s four-player team at the regional event. Betschart led the division from start to finish and closed out the tournament with a one-over-par 73 in the final round. Her three-day total of four-under par secured a […]

Nahki Wells made an immediate impression on his debut for Luton Town, playing a key role in a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the opening match of the Sky Bet League One season yesterday [August 1]. The decisive moment came in the 85th minute, when Wells delivered a superb pass intended for team-mate Cauley […]

IDA Bermuda delivered a battling display in their 3-2 defeat to Scottish side Ross County Academy in the Boys’ Minor Division Bowl final at the Budget Energy Super Cup in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, yesterday [August 1]. Dage Butterfield and Adaj O’Brien scored the goals for IDA Bermuda, who were also named the Most Sporting Team. […]

The second day of the 2025 Cup Match Classic is taking place today [August 1], with people gathering at St. George’s Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities. We will have additional coverage later on, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. […]

Saturday, August 2 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6:34am and sunset will be at 8:16pm. […]

Commonwealth Sport has confirmed that Malta will host the 8th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2027. The official announcement was made yesterday [July 31] during a launch event at Verdala Palace, where the Host Collaboration Agreement for the Games was formally signed. Malta 2027 is set to welcome more than 1,150 young athletes, […]

Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] recently took part in a training camp in Baltimore and New York. Krista Dyer, Kaelin Cox and Muryah Swan honed their skills at Goh’s Kung Fu in Baltimore and Two Bridges Muay Thai in New York. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, said: “The weekend consisted of technical taolu […]

Luton Town have unveiled their official squad numbers for the upcoming season, with new signing Nahki Wells set to wear his customary number. The announcement coincides with the launch of the Sky Bey League One side’s new home kit, now available both online and at the town centre store. Wells, who joined Luton this summer […]

Bermudian runner Mark Morrison impressed at the recent Valle d’Aosta Super Marathon in the Italian Alps. Morrison placed fourteenth in the senior men’s division and was the fourth senior male master [40-plus] finisher in 3hr 58min 25sec. “It was a great experience and definitely a bucket-list race I wanted to tick off,” Morrison told Bernews. […]

Six junior sailors from Bermuda are taking part in the 2025 Gill IOCA UK British & Open National Championships at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, racing against top young talent from around the world. Three Bermudians are in the gold fleet. Thomas Mcbain leads the group in 22nd place with 203 net points, […]

The International Development Academy Bermuda Select have reached the final of the Boys’ Minor Division Bowl final at the Budget Energy Super Cup in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. They defeated Glenovan 1-0 in the semi-finals yesterday [July 31] thanks to a goal by Adaj O’Brien and will face Scottish side Ross County in the final today. […]

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith and Frenchay Cricket Club were defeated by 13-runs by Bedminster Cricket Club last weekend. Batting first, Bedminster scored 270 runs all out from 50 overs, with seam bowler Smith claiming one wicket for 36 from ten overs. In reply, Frenchay scored 257 off 49.2 overs. Related Stories Dennico Hollis Plays In […]

Arch Capital announced its 2025 second quarter results. A spokesperson said, “The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.2 billion, or $3.23 per share, representing a 22.9% annualized net income return on average common equity, compared to net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.3 billion, or $3.30 per share, for […]

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share and renewed its share repurchase program with a total authorization of up to $750 million. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. [NYSE: RNR] announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share on its common shares. The […]

The much-anticipated Cup Match Classic got underway at St. George’s Cricket Club today [July 31], continuing a tradition which began over a century ago. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match […]

The opening day of the Annual Cup Match Classic between Somerset and St George’s ended evenly poised at the Wellington Oval today [July 31]. After winning the toss, defending champions Somerset elected to bat and posted a solid total of 291 in 59.1 overs. Experienced all-rounder Dion Stovell led the scoring with a fluent 65 […]

The 2025 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at St. George’s Cricket Club today [July 31] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match […]

While many people made their way to the east end to enjoy the cricket match, some people also made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [July 31] to celebrate Cup Match, spending the day relaxing and socializing on one of the island’s most popular beaches. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for […]

[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] Post Columbus’ genocidal tour of the West Indies, the countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean region were built off of the free labour of enslaved indigenous people and persons brutally transported from Africa. They were now the “property” of the European nations of; Britain, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Portugal […]

Friday, August 1 is expected to see sunny intervals with a few passing showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and […]