Bermuda News Updates

Open Mat Bermuda athletes Chris Regan and Lonnie Bascome won medals at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas at the weekend. Regan, the Open Mat head instructor, claimed silver in the superheavy black belt division; meanwhile, Bascome also secured silver in the lightweight brown belt category. Jason McAlpine also represented Open Mat […]

Local and overseas riders competed in the y Pink Sand Scrambling motocross event at Coney Island in St George’s this weekend. The event, which was organised by Pink Sand Scrambling, featured more than $10,000 in prize money for the dash for cash event. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday [December 12], Minister of Public […]

Blake Montgomery scored for London Knights in their 3-2 win at home to the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [December 15]. Montgomery scored his second goal in as many days, zooming behind the net and coming out in front to fire a wristed shot into the net. The forward, who was […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Shaun Goater has hailed the Aston Villa Women team’s “calmness and composure” after defeating West Ham United Women 3-1 in the Women’s Super League [WSL] yesterday [December 15]. Goater has won back-to-back matches since stepping up as interim coach to replace Dutchman Robert de Pauw, beating Charlton Athletic Women 4-1 at […]

Police are investigating after a man was found ”unresponsive with an apparent head wound, lying near an unattended motorcar with the engine running” in Paget, with the police recovering evidence to suggest that a firearm had been discharged at that location. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, police received a report […]

Bermuda have qualified for the next stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating the Bahamas by 62 runs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, yesterday [December 15]. Batting first, Bermuda posted 179 for the loss of four wickets from their allotted overs. Tre Manders, the man of the match, top […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” [Superior] of the grouped subsidiaries of Chubb Limited. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A++ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of […]

Monday, December 16 is expected to see sunny periods with a passing shower likely, mainly later on, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be […]

Cameron Adkins, representing Christ School, secured a third-place finish in the boys 1600 meter run finals at the Buncombe County Early December Polar Bear indoor track meet. The meet, hosted by A.C. Reynolds, took place at the A.C. Reynolds High School Track in Asheville, North Carolina. Adkins completed the race with a time of 4:37.40. […]

The exploits of Dame Flora Duffy have helped Bermuda place third in the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] women’s national federation medal table over the last Olympic cycle. Duffy won four medals for Bermuda in 2022, claiming gold at the WTCS races in Hamburg, Bermuda and Abu Dhabi and a bronze in Yokohama, giving Bermuda the […]

The Warwick Academy High Performance Swim team is making waves at the 2024 NC QCD Holiday Invite, hosted by the Queen City Dolphins in North Carolina. The first session saw a flurry of personal best times, with several swimmers punching their tickets to the finals. As the sun sets on day one, the Warwick Academy […]

News that Krista Dyer was named the International Wushu Federation Athlete of the Month, Bacardi served 250 holiday meals at the Salvation Army, Court House Squash & Wellness and their membership raised $4,500 to help support dementia care services and Sam Bennett was honoured for his contributions to expanding Bermuda’s diving community were all some […]

AM Best has affirmed A the ratings for Oceanview Life. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a” [Excellent] of Oceanview Life and Annuity Company [Oceanview Life] [headquartered in Denver, CO] and its reinsurer […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Transmonde Services Insurance Company Limited [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Transmonde’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses […]

[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] The US economy is strong, so the economic pundits say. Inflation is dropping, but that trickle-down effect is not reflected in ordinary families’ financial situations. It never has been so in Bermuda where cost-of-living is always a challenge. This news is not of any comfort to any working family […]

A KLM flight carrying 100 pigs diverted to Bermuda as the “distinctive aroma of 100 pigs traveling in the cargo hold prompted the flight crew to divert to Bermuda for a fresh-air break. A spokesperson said, “LF Wade International Airport had an unexpected arrival yesterday evening when KLM flight 685, operated by a Boeing B787-9, […]

“Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands committed to implement Legitimate Interest Access Registers of Beneficial Ownership which offer the maximum possible degree of access and transparency whilst containing the necessary safeguards to protect the right to privacy in line with respective constitutions, at the latest by […]

Minister for the Cabinet Office Crystal Caesar provided an overview of the recent work and initiatives being undertaken by the Department of Planning. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind this honourable House of the critical role played by the Department of Planning in supporting the island community from economic, social […]

“The Approved Hamilton Residential Scheme will allow non-Bermudians, exempted companies, and overseas or exempted partnerships to participate in Hamilton’s residential property market by developing residential dwelling units,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “I am delighted to announce that the Approved Hamilton Residential Scheme is […]

Oliver Betschart battled challenging conditions and a determined field to successfully defend his Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship title at Port Royal Golf Course. Betschart, who started the final round one shot off the lead, carded an impressive 2-under par 69 to finish the tournament at even par. His composed performance in difficult weather conditions proved […]

Bermudian cricketer Brianna Ray claimed four wickets to help South Perth Fourth Grade defeat Nollamara Turf Ausind Second XI by four wickets at the Ernest Johnson Oval in South Perth. Ray, playing for the men’s fourth grade team, helped her side dismiss Nollamara for 98 runs off 29.2 overs. She took four for 21 off […]

Kiwon Waldron made his debut at Hawthorne Race Course in Chicago, marking his presence on the US Trotting Circuit with two competitive races. In his first race of the day, Waldron took to the track in Race 4, piloting Maddie’s Jet Lady in the Pace Class. The pair put in a solid performance, crossing the […]

Bermudian footballer Kacy Milan Butterfield created Basford United’s goal in their 2-1 defeat at home to FC United of Manchester in the Northern Premier League Premier Division today [December 14]. Midfielder Butterfield found Jordan Hallam in 53rd minute, with the striker finding the net with a neat finish to make it 1-0. “Kacy’s pass finds […]

The East and West teams each claimed victories during the Bermuda School Sports Federation All-Star Netball night at Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “The East and West each won a game at the Bermuda School Sports Federation All Star Netball night at Warwick Academy. “The West won the middle school match with a 21-11 win […]