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The Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF] held its second annual Back-to-School Giveaway this weekend at Death Valley Playground in Southampton. Related Stories Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Photos: Bermuda’s Students Go Back To School Video: Victor Scott School’s “Level Up” Gombey Celebration & Back To School Party Photos: 1st Day Of School At Northlands Primary […]

Monday, August 25 is expected to see sunny intervals with a possible passing shower or two, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at […]

Premier David Burt and some of the Cabinet Ministers hosted a session to discuss the risks that social media can pose to children. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, hosted a Chat & Chew session focused on the risks social media poses to children. The Minister of Health, the Hon. […]

[Column written by Chris Famous] A few days ago, the following question was posed in a Whatsapp chatgroup. “Do Caribbean people see themselves as African?” Let us drill down on it a bit. We are Caribbean peoples. Which by definition means many/most of us are here in or from the region because untold numbers of […]

Warwick Workman’s Club have defeated Somerset Bridge in the Western County Cup at White Hill Field, claiming a thrilling 11-run victory in a rain-affected match. Warwick Workman’s Club Inning ..02 [14] Luke Horan c Adrian Burrows b Khymai Richards ..04 [13] Malachi Jones Run Out ..29 [38] Zeri Tomlinson LBW Allan Douglas ..00 [02] Tre […]

The Bermuda junior golf team has finished in third place at the North America Cup tournament in Aurora, Canada. The team concluded the three-day international match play event with a final total of 21.5 points. Team Mexico won the championship with 55 points, while Team Canada secured second place with 22.5 points. On the final […]

Bermudian swimmers Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman have completed their competition at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. The pair finished their campaigns in the heats of the Men’s 100m Freestyle. Cechini placed sixth in his heat with a time of 53.08 seconds, ranking him 70th overall. In a separate heat, Hupman finished […]

Cameron Jeffers took a wicket in Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club First XI’s 80-run defeat at home to Frenchay First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset yesterday [August 23]. Batting first, Frenchay scored 244 all out from 49.5 overs, with leg-break bowler Jeffers taking one wicket for 29 […]

Tropical Storm Fernand is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its nearest forecasted point to Bermuda being 247 nm to the ESE at 1pm today [August 24] with the BWS noting that “this forecast is subject to change with the next update.” Graphic courtesy of the BWS: […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Girls National Team recently competed in the 2025 CFU U-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad & Tobago, showcasing their football skills. The tournament was contested in two tiers, bringing together nearly 500 young female footballers for ten days of competitive action and cultural exchange. The organizers said, “Instituted in 2018, the Challenge Series alternates […]

Footballer Ayleal Dill scored a hat-trick for Southwell City in a 4-2 win at home to Leicester Nirvana in the first round qualifying of the FA Vase Trophy in England yesterday [August 23]. Dill’s first goal came after 18 minutes, as he rounded the goalkeeper before lobbing the ball into the net. He put his […]

The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association has launched BTOA Connect, a new app for booking taxis across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] is proud to announce the launch of the BTOA Connect Customer App, now available for download on iOS and Android. “This new platform provides […]

High jumper Sakari Famous has reflected on her season after representing Bermuda at the recent North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Championship in Freeport, Bahamas. Famous finished fourth in her event, posting a leap of 1.80 metres. “I appreciate all the support over this past season, and I look forward to continuing doing my […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph were defeated 1-0 at home to Texoma FC in the USL League One yesterday [August 23]. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for the Bermuda and United States national football teams. He was appointed head coach of Greenville at the start of last season, having served as assistant […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 3-0 away to Hartford Athletic in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [August 23]. 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 in their inaugural season. Rhode Island, who are ninth in […]

News that Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini won an Emmy for her work with Beyoncé, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service celebrated 14 recruits who completed the Foundation Course, and Monique Bailey and Simone Fox received the Public Service Excellence Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good […]

CPA Bermuda held its second annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway this weekend on the Cabinet House Lawn, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. Jozelle Opoku, President & CEO of CPA Bermuda, previously said, “Our Back-to-School Drive is more than just a giveaway—it’s about ensuring that every child has the tools they need […]

Equestrian Alex McMartin delivered a strong performance at the Global Amateur Tour in Brazil, securing the title of Best Placed Foreign Combination in the Amateur Division of the 1.10/1.15m Championships. The organizers said, “When Bermuda representative Alex McMartin first signed up for GAT Brazil, she chose the daily training option – keen to soak up […]

Bermuda’s junior golf team maintained its third-place position after the second day of competition at the North America Cup. In the day’s match play, the Bermudian team earned 7 points, placing them second for the day. Team Canada finished the day with 19.5 points, and Team Mexico scored 6.5 points. The overall standings show Team […]

The Bermuda Football Association has released the schedule for the 2025-26 season, which includes a full calendar of local and international matches. The full 2025 Charity Cup/Dudley Eve & September & October International Schedules follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Results: 8 Bermudian Footballers Overseas Rick Wright’s Greenville Win Thriller IDA Bermuda Play Against Coleraine […]

Sunday, August 24 is expected to see early cloudy periods with a few showers likely, easing later, 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be […]

Bermudian athlete Nirobi Smith Mills secured a fifth-place finish in the men’s 800-meter final at the Junior Pan American Games, while golfer Oliver Betschart completed his second round of competition. Smith Mills clocked a time of 1:50.00 in the final. The race was won by gold medalist Miguel Angel Pantojas, who recorded a time of […]

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith helped Frenchay Cricket Club First XI defeat Bristol Cricket Club Second XI by six wickets at home in a recent West of England Premier League [Bristol & North Somerset] match. The seam bowler took one wicket for 15 runs off six overs as Bristol were bowled out for 128 from 42.4 […]

Adam Hall has been named on the 60-day injured list by Minor League Baseball team Biloxi Shuckers. The Shuckers are the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, where Hall spent part of pre-season. Biloxi defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 7-4 at home yesterday [August 22]. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeated By Lookouts Adam Hall’s Biloxi […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 23rd. On Saturday the T Procyon discharge vessel is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship, the Vision of the Seas and the Island Princess […]