Bermuda News Updates

Caitlyn Bobb shattered her school’s 500m record at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational at the Liberty University Indoor Track Complex. She competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and their report said, “Junior Caitlyn Bobb produced the meet’s biggest highlight as she broke the school record in the 500 meters. Bobb’s mark of 1:12.23 […]

The upcoming PALS fundraiser walk, supporting people with cancer, the integrative oncology program, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer were among the topics we discussed with Colleen English DeGrilla, the Executive Director of PALS, in a recent audio interview. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon […]

The USA Winter Series returned to AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex, with Bermudian Scott Barnes in action. Competing in the Master Shifter Qualifier, Barnes clocked a winning time of 47.113. The Bermudian also won the Master Shifter Pre-Final race clocking a 12-lap time of 9:23.780. Taking to the wet track for the Master Shifter Final, Barnes clocked a […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons blitzed American Jayvone Dafney inside the first round of their cruiserweight contest at the Evergreen Smoky Mountain Lodge in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, yesterday [February 10]. Simmons claimed his second successive stoppage since turning professional, dropping Dafney after 30 seconds with a right hook to the body […]

Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay made winning starts to the Swan’s Running Club Legend Series after claiming top honours in the Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race today [February 11]. Trott, who won the series in 2019 and 2022, won the race in 27min 45sec, with Chayce Smith coming second in 28:00 and Thomas Mills third […]

Knory Scott was named man of the match in Lancing FC’s 4-2 defeat away to Sevenoaks Town in the Isthmian League South East Division yesterday [February 10]. The Bermuda national team forward was praised on the club’s X [Twitter] account for being “dangerous and hard working throughout.” Scott, 25, has previously played for English non-league […]

[Column written by Dr. Jacqueline Olds] Whether you think it is a Hallmark holiday or not, Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring up a lot of strong emotions in people – both positive and negative. For weeks now, islanders have been bombarded with advertising and staycation offers aimed at couples celebrating the occasion. Whether […]

The Football Challenge Cup Quarter Finals were held this weekend, with Hamilton Parish and Devonshire Cougars both earning wins. Hamilton Parish 3 – Tuff Dogs 1 Hamilton Parish secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the FA Challenge Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tuff Dogs at the Wellington Oval. The match saw Macquille Walker […]

News that Somersfield Academy appointed Tanisha Edwards as its new Director of Student Life starting in September, Jamari Douglas and Kiwan Michael Anderson were named to Marcomms’ Most Influential list, Fiona Holmes earned the AFP Bermuda scholarship, and Jomeko Mallory earned his Red Seal certification were all some of the positive news stories from the […]

AM Best confirmed strong ratings for PartnerRe Ltd. and its subsidiaries, noting stability despite leadership changes. 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 “aa-” [Superior] of the operating subsidiaries of PartnerRe Ltd. [collectively referred to as PartnerRe]. […]

The Bermuda National Trust held its Plant & Bake Sale today [Feb 10], offering a diverse selection of plants, baked goods, and local produce at its headquarters in Paget. BNT Executive Director Karen Border previously noted they will have a “fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees and shrubs, native and endemic […]

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished ninth in the fourth stage of the Essor Basque in France today [February 10]. Hopkins, who races for French development team Vendée U, continued his encouraging start to the season in the La Ronde Du Pays Basque, which took place from St Jean Le Vieux to St Jean Pied De […]

Sunday, February 11 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with gusty winds developing during the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be […]

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington tennis teammates came from behind for a 4-3 win at Tulane at the City Park Tennis Complex. Mallory playing in the number 5 spot defeated Fynn Kuenkler in straight sets 6-4, 7-5. Related Stories Phillips Advances In Championship Doubles Phillips Advances In Southwest Championships Goodchild Advances In COTECC Tournament […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Six members of the Bermuda cricket team unable to travel to India for a two-week practice camp, will instead spend the next three days engaged in intense net training before flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, February 15 to take part in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League play-off. […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh started competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking a time of 7:05.59. Alizadeh — who represented Bermuda at the last Olympics — finished 6.04 behind the winner Caleb Antill who clocked […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will hold its annual Tag Day on March 21 “in alignment with the International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, a registered charity [#768], is gearing up for its annual Tag Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in alignment with […]

Sakari Famous and her McNeese track and field teammates competed in the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt. During the women’s high jump invite, Famous finished second with a top leap of 1.79m, Annika Kinley from Cincinnati was the winner with a top leap of 1.82m. Related Stories Famous Earns Award, Wins & Breaks Records […]

In Bermuda field hockey action at the National Sports Center, the Bermuda Hockey Federation team defeated the Bermuda Hockey Association teams 4 – 0. The Bermuda Hockey Federation took the lead in the 9th minute when Alex Godet scored a field goal. The second goal of the game came in the 33rd minute when Owen […]

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast are set to host the first-ever outdoor match in Major Arena Soccer League history. The Blast, coached by former Bermuda national team winger Bascome, will face the Dallas Sidekicks in the Blast Spring Classic at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson on March 23. The match will start at noon [Bermuda time]. […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 10th. On Monday the Andromeda J and the Oleander container ships are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive, and on […]

Bermuda’s top male and female athletes will be vying for honours at the 42nd Annual Sports Awards at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club on Saturday, March 9. The event will celebrate and recognise the achievements of Bermudian athletes during the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, 2023. As well as the awards […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian drama therapist Treasure Tannock has explored “race, capitalism and oppression” in her play, The Doll Depot, which performed at the Black Box Theatre in Manhattan, New York, last week. Ms Tannock’s submitted her play while interning at the Collideoscope Repertory Theatre Company [CRTC] – a drama therapy programme at NYU […]

AM Best revised the outlooks to stable from negative for Canopius US Insurance, Inc. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. [Canopius US] [Wilmington, DE] […]

February 9 saw 3,974 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 73,452.24 BD. 1,074 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.26 per share, while the other 2,900 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $23.01 per share. The BSX finished at 2,132.47, even on […]

The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda issued an advisory regarding changes to the Court’s hours of operation. A spokesperson said, “Kindly be advised that, effective Monday, the 12th day of February, 2024, all Courts and Court Registry locations, including the Court of Appeal Registry, commence service to the public from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 […]