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Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] announced a $25,000 donation from the directors of Trebuchet Group Holdings Limited in memory of Sinclair Woolridge, the late husband of former BCHC Chief Executive Officer Lynne Woolridge. A spokesperson said, “The gift will support BCHC’s Equal Access Fund, which ensures that anyone who comes through the Centre’s doors […]

Dennico Hollis scored 38 runs in a friendly match for Stenhousemuir Cricket Club away to Stirling Cricket Club yesterday [August 17]. Hollis, a former Bermuda national team all-rounder, opened the batting and scored 38 runs, including seven fours. His team scored 209 before they were bowled out. In reply, Stirling made 140 to hand Stenhousemuir […]

Bermuda cricketer Cameron Jeffers played in Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI’s 85-run win away to Brislington First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bristol West Indian Phoenix scored 186 runs off 45.3 overs, with Jeffers, batting at No 7, scoring one. In reply, […]

Skyport has advised that Air Canada flights today [August 18] have been cancelled due to the labour disruptions which are affecting Air Canada flights worldwide. Bermuda Skyport said, “Skyport has been informed that the Air Canada flights to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport [YYZ] tomorrow, Monday 18 August, have been cancelled due to labour […]

Southampton Rangers advanced to the knock-out final with a 150-run victory over PHC in a semi-final match at Southampton Oval that was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain. After PHC won the toss and elected to field, Rangers batsman Dion Stovell scored 90 not out from 41 balls, including eight sixes and […]

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe captured a silver medal for Bermuda at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games today, marking the island’s second medal at the event in Paraguay. Competing in a challenging men’s one-person dinghy [ILCA 7] fleet, Kempe delivered a strong performance throughout the regatta to secure his place on the podium. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] celebrated the achievements of 14 recruits last week after they successfully completed the BFRS Foundation Course. The successful recruits are Ari Cannonier, Jayce Basden, Matthew Mello-Cann, Jacob Estis, Malik Joell, Tariq Sabir, Tarreko Wilson, Corey Torak, Nasir Ray-Georges, Jashon Poyer-Pitcher, Jamori Jones-Tyrell, Kimai Hendrickson, Benjamin Furquan and Azende […]

The Bermuda under-14 girls’ national football team faces Trinidad and Tobago in a Tier-I Group B match at the 2025 CFU U14 Challenge Series, and you can tune in and watch live below Related Stories Video: Flashback To 2013 Gold Medal Win Colts & Ballers Win, Zebras & Stars Draw Video: ‘Save Of The Game’ […]

Hurricane Erin is “a potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said this evening, with its nearest forecast point to Bermuda being 382 nm to the west at 6pm Wednesday [August 20] with the BWS noting that “forecast is subject to change with the next update.” Graphic courtesy of the BWS: The latest forecast […]

Monday, August 18 is expected to see ample sunshine, showers developing overnight, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.44am and sunset will […]

Two Bermuda equestrians, Abby Bardgett and Alex McMartin, will represent the island at the Global Amateur Tour in Brazil. The pair will join a diverse group of international riders for a series of training events and competitions. Participants in the tour reportedly include amateur athletes from Australia, South Africa, and various nations across Europe. Related […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted a reenactment of the 1775 Gunpowder Plot this weekend at Tobacco Bay. A spokesperson previously said, “This unique event serves as a heartfelt tribute to the late Maurice Johnson, coxswain, boatswain, and ‘unbelievable’ storyteller of the Gig Club, whose passion for Bermuda’s history and re-enactments inspired this initiative. “The […]

Monique Bailey and Simone Fox have earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce that Monique Bailey, of the Ministry of Public Works Headquarters, and Simone Fox, of the Accountant General’s Department, have been named the recipients of the July Public Service Excellence Award […]

The Around the Island boat race, which was scheduled to take place today [Aug 17], has been postponed due to the weather. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Warning as well as a Thunderstorm Advisory for this afternoon and their forecast states, “A nearby frontal boundary produces occasional cloudy spells with showers, […]

Hurricane Erin is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that within the next 72 hours, the nearest forecasted point to Bermuda is 404 nm to the WSW at 12.00pm on Wednesday [Aug 20], with the BWS noting that “this forecast is subject to change with the next […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron claimed victory in a qualifying race at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, capping a day that included several strong finishes. Waldron was in the bike of Hot Martini in a Trot Class event, steering the horse to a first-place finish with a time of 2:01&1. Earlier, Waldron guided Melissa P […]

Cleveland County defeated cup holders Bailey’s Bay by 61 runs in the second round of the Eastern County Cup at Lord’s yesterday [August 16]. Cleveland will now defend the trophy in the final round against St David’s Cricket Club. Bay won the toss and restricted the challengers to 140 runs off 40.1 overs, with opener […]

Dennico Hollis claimed a wicket in Stenhousemuir Second XI’s four-wicket victory at home to Torrance House Second XI in the Western Cricket District Union Premiership Two yesterday [August 16]. Batting first, the visiting side scored 167 runs all out, with left-arm seam bowler Hollis taking one 44. In reply, Stenhousemuir scored 169 for six off […]

Bermudian athletes achieved multiple top-ten results at the North American, Central American and Caribbean [NACAC] Athletics Championships in the Bahamas. In field events, Sakari Famous secured a fourth-place finish in the Women’s High Jump, clearing a height of 1.80m [5 feet, 10 3/4 inches]. Tiara Derosa finished fifth in the Women’s Discus Throw with a […]

Bermuda’s schools are receiving 400 free chess sets thanks to a donation from the ‘Gift of Chess’ charity. A spokesperson said, “The Gift of Chess, a US-based charitable organization dedicated to expanding the universal language of chess, has generously donated 400 free chess sets to Bermuda. Founded on the belief that chess is a powerful […]

Rick Wright’s Greenville Triumph drew 1-1 away to AV Alta in the USL League One yesterday [August 16]. The home side took the lead in the 23rd minute when Jerry Desdunes chipped over Triumph goalkeeper Gunther Rankenburg. Triumph equalised in the 83rd through Ropapa Mensah. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Wright made appearances for […]

Bermudian Adam Hall’s Biloxi Shuckers defeated the Columbus Clingstones 13-3 at home in Double-A of Minor League Baseball yesterday [August 16]. Hall missed the game as he has been placed on the seven-day injured list. Biloxi face the Columbus Clingstones today. Related Stories Adam Hall’s Biloxi Defeated By Columbus Adam Hall Named On Biloxi Injured […]

Bermuda Under-19 national team cricketer Luke Horan has been named the “best bowler” at the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Americas Qualifier in Atlanta. The seam bowler claimed 12 wickets at the regional tournament – the most by any player. He helped Bermuda defeat Argentina by 78 runs yesterday in their final match, claiming four […]

Registration is now open for Game Changers, a three-day sports conference and expo set for September 5 to September 7 at the Hamilton Princess. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Game Changers, a dynamic new event series hosted […]

The Bermuda men’s sevens rugby team began their campaign at the Pan American Junior Games in Asunción, Paraguay, yesterday [August 16]. In their opening group A game, they lost 51-7 to Argentina before losing 24-0 to Paraguay. They were then defeated by Trinidad and Tobago 28-12. Bermuda face Mexico in the fifth to eighth-place match […]

The Bermuda Under-19 national cricket team claimed their first victory in their final match at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier in Atlanta after defeating Argentina by 78 runs yesterday [August 16]. Batting first, Bermuda scored 144 runs for the loss of eight wickets off 31 overs, with Sa-Qui Robinson scoring 42 […]

AXIS Capital has launched AXIS Capacity Solutions, a new unit focused on structured and multi-line portfolio capacity deals offered on both facilitated and delegated bases. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [‘AXIS Capital’ or ‘AXIS’ or the ‘Company’] [NYSE: AXS] announced that it has launched AXIS Capacity Solutions, a new business unit dedicated to […]