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[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian bodybuilder Alvina Brangman said she was proud of her “amazing experience” after strong performances at the NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier at the Atlantis Resort at the weekend. The 52-year-old competed in the women’s physique open and masters’ classes at the regional qualifier before returning later in […]

Goals from Zachary McGuire and Jarazinho Bassett helped St George’s Colts lift the Dudley Eve Trophy after beating Devonshire Cougars 2-1 in the final at Devonshire Rec. yesterday [November 9]. Coach Drewonde Bascome’s side took the lead through McGuire in the 20th minute. They doubled their lead in the 68th minute when Jarazinho Bassett finished […]

Bermuda’s two entries delivered impressive performances at the Annual Offshore World Championship in Key West, Florida, at the weekend. The S-12 Team Bermuda Nuff Said, piloted by Luis Martins and throttled by Nick Imprescia, secured a superb overall second-place finish in the Super Stock World Championship standings. Meanwhile, the GL Construction/S-25 Team Bermuda, featuring driver […]

FC Bascome continued a successful weekend in Bermudian youth football as their Under-15 squad won the Leonard DeRosa Holder Final Trophy, defeating PHC Zebras 3-1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The victory followed the club’s Under-13 team capturing the Gregory Grimes Under-13 championship the previous day, giving the academy back-to-back finals wins. FC Bascome’s goals […]

Bermudian footballer Sachiel Ming scored the decisive winning goal, helping his Syracuse Men’s Soccer team defeat the NC State Wolfpack 3-0 in the Quarter-Final Round of the ACC Championship. After a scoreless first half, Syracuse found the breakthrough in the 52nd minute. Kristjan Fortier passed to Chimere Omeze, who set up Ming. Ming connected with […]

Dennis Mbelenzi captured first place in the 2025 AXA XL Man on the Run 5K, leading a field of nearly 200 male participants in a race supporting local men’s health initiatives. Mbelenzi finished the course in 16 minutes, 42 seconds [16:42], securing a decisive victory. Sanchez Smith placed second with a time of 17:29, while […]

Robin Horsfield, the Bermuda national mountain bike champion, claimed his second title in the Ontario Cyclocross [CX] Provincial Championships at the weekend. Horsfield dominated in the elite men’s race at the snowy course at Albion Hills. He finished ahead of second-place Dan Souter. Cyclocross races typically take place in the autumn and winter. Related Stories […]

“The extent of the failing of the Bermudiana Beach Residences to alleviate the housing crisis affecting Bermudians was exposed in Parliament,” Shadow Minister for Housing Michael Fahy said. Mr. Fahy said, “The extent of the failing of the Bermudiana Beach Residences to alleviate the housing crisis affecting Bermudians was exposed in Parliament after answers were […]

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker took the overall lead in the Comet Class 2025 Winter Series, winning the opening day of racing in St. George’s Harbour. Curtis and Tucker finished with a low score of 4 points. The team won the first two races before securing a second-place finish in the day’s final race. Gladwin […]

Bermudian Terrence Dill’s Houston Red Storm were defeated by the Texas Purple Kings 119-97 in the American Basketball Association yesterday [November 9]. Storm have played six matches, winning three and losing three, so far this campaign. Storm appointed former player Dill as their new head coach in September. Dill’s side are away to Texas Red […]

The Gina Spence Program [GSP] is launching the Christmas Gift of Giving, saying the “eevent brings light to what can be a heavy time for many especially children and seniors facing grief, loss, and hardship.” A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Program [GSP] is closing out its 2025 ‘Give the Gift of Time’ Volunteer Campaign with […]

[Opinion column written by MP Linda Smith] Every year, scientists report on record breaking warming. Looking at the devastation in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa, one wonders whether the weather has reached a tipping point. The devastation left behind, the lives and livelihoods taken is truly heartbreaking. Hurricane Melissa may very well have signaled a […]

The Department of Planning has launched a public opinion survey to gather feedback on the “use of alternative forms of construction in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “While these construction methods can be both convenient and cost-effective, the Department recognizes that their increased use may have a cumulative impact on the visual character of our […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded a fourth-place finish during a single-race appearance at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Competing in the sulky of the trotter Gold Paige, Waldron contested Race 9, a Trot Class event. The pair crossed the line with a time of 1 minute, 56 and four-fifths seconds [1:56&4]. Subscribe […]

The St. Mary Church in Warwick will host its Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday [Nov 15] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at St. Mary’s Church Hall on Middle Road. The event will feature handmade crafts, baked goods, potted plants, food, kids’ games, a fun castle, and a silent auction. A car boot sale will also be […]

“The Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Education, recently hosted the Handwriting Without Tears workshop, a three-day professional training leading to certification in handwriting. A Government spokesperson said, “The event brought together educators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech-language pathologists, all focused on strengthening the foundational skills that support learning success. Kim Wilson, […]

FC Bascome Blue claimed the Bermuda Football Association Gregory Grimes Under-13 championship with a 3-2 victory over the Somerset Trojans in a closely contested final at the Somerset Cricket Club. Mackay Browne opened the scoring for FC Bascome Blue, giving his team an early advantage, before Ryan Tavarrez equalized for the Somerset Trojans. Browne struck […]

Kimberley Durrant, Bermuda’s UK representative, joined fellow Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies at the Cenotaph Ceremony in Whitehall today [Nov 9], laying a wreath on behalf of the island during the Remembrance Sunday observance. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [November 9], as part of the Remembrance Sunday events the Government of Bermuda’s UK representative […]

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill scored for FC United of Manchester Women in their 4-2 win away to Curzon Ashton Women in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League today [November 9]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, scored her team’s third goal to make it 3-2 in the 72nd minute. FC United of […]

Monday, November 10 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise […]

Thomas Cechini won the freestyle event while competing for the Loyola University Maryland Men’s Swimming and Diving team in exhibition events against Richmond. Cechini won the Men’s 200 Yard Freestyle, finishing with a time of 1:43.35. He also finished third in the Men’s 100 Yard Breaststroke, clocking a time of 1:00.14. In relay events, Cechini […]

Four Bermudians competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. Emily Nagel finished 148th overall in a time of 5hr 17min 24sec. She was 28th in the female 30-34 age group division. Her splits were 30:56, 3:07:15 and 1:32:28. Louise Wells was the next Bermudian to cross the line, finishing 705th overall in […]

Bermudian Terrence Dill’s Houston Red Storm beat the undefeated Alamo City All-Stars 97-93 in the American Basketball Association yesterday [November 8]. Storm have played five matches, winning three and losing two, so far this campaign. They are at home to the Texas Purple Kings today. Storm appointed former player Dill as their new head coach […]

Bermudian rugby union player Sarah Cross inspired the Buckingham Swans Whites women’s team to a 71-12 win over Derby Women’s Rugby in England. Cross, who has played for the Bermuda women’s national team and Teachers Ladies, scored three ties in the emphatic victory. Kelly Gell and Danielle Madden added two tries each. Further tries were […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their 62nd Anniversary Legacy Gala this weekend at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, under the theme “Leading for the Next Generation.” Related Stories Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech Photos & Video: New Deputy Governor Sworn In Photo Set II: 2020 Convening […]

A trip in September 2025 by Minister of Health Kim Wilson to Boston cost $3,211.40, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 15, 2025 – September 17, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MP, Minister of Health, […]

Khano Smith has led Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference play-off finals of the United Soccer League Championship. Rhode Island defeated North Carolina 2-0 in the semi-finals yesterday [November 8] thanks to a brace from Albert Dikwa. A former Bermuda national team captain, Smith impressed in his first year as a head coach last term, […]

News that Bermuda’s National Robotics Team impressed at the Global Robotics Competition, the Gala of Giving raised $400,000 for charities, and the Green Family donated $100,000 to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre were all among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda raised […]