Bermuda News Updates

Western Stars were crowned the Central County Cup Champions following their 7-wicket victory over North Village at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Batting first North Village was bowled out for 106, Jarryd Richardson was the top scorer with 45, Brian Hall was the pick of the Western Stars bowlers with figures of 6.4-1-28-5, while Seth Campbell […]

Royal Bermuda Regiment troops will be in the community this week to provide information as they makes a call for its next intake of soldiers. A spokesperson said, “Residents aged 18 to 52 are invited to sign up for the fulfilling opportunities offered by the RBR ahead of a basic soldier training camp that will […]

After an intense morning of racing in the harbour and streets of Hamilton, Ashley Couper and Nicholas Pilgrim were crowned as the 2023 Liberty Mutual Bermuda National Sprint Triathlon Champions. A spokesperson said, “Nicholas Pilgrim put in a commanding display, leading the race from start to finish, crossing the line in a time of 57:51. […]

The Simmons family, Union members and the community are gathering today to say their final good-byes and celebrate the life of an iconic figure, with former Bermuda Industrial Union President and Member of Parliament Ottiwell Simmons being laid to rest. Please note that if you prefer to watch on TV, the service is also being […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has welcomed Sakile Zuill and Cree Dunn as summer interns. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has doubled up its summer internship program, welcoming two interns for the first time, with Sakile Zuill and Cree Dunn assisting ABIR’s Policy and Regulatory Affairs […]

The Altrincham Football Club in Greater Manchester, England has signed Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa. A spokesperson said, “Hot on the heels of bringing one electrifying winger to the club, Altrincham have signed another flying winger as Bermudian international Justin Donawa joins the club. “The right-sided speed merchant has spent over two seasons at Solihull Moors, […]

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] extended their condolences to the family and friends of Ottiwell Simmons, and noted his “lifetime commitment to the workers of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “From the earliest days of the Bermuda Workers Association to the formation of the Bermuda Industrial Union in 1947, the fight for equality, equity and […]

Heard Chapel Church held a bench dedication this weekend at Pig’s Field in memory of Quinton “Tiny” Ming. Bonnie Smith, one of the church members of Heard Chapel, said, “Sadly, Bro Quinton Ming a stalwart of Heard Chapel passed way last year. ‘Bro Tiny’ as he was affectionally known, had a long association with both […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey won a silver medal in the 50 metres backstroke at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, last night [June 24]. Harvey came second in the final in 29.01sec, just 0.42 seconds behind the winner, Tayde Sensores, of Mexico. Bermudian Madelyn Moore finished […]

Bermuda have finished with a haul of 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The Bermuda team claimed two gold, one silver and eight bronze medals after Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall won Bermuda’s final medal today, claiming bronze in the mixed doubles tennis after winning 6-0, 6-0. Bermuda surpassed the eight […]

Jack Swikart and Kate Swikart won the Comet International Championship title in the Great Sound. The brother and sister team — who already captured the Edward Cross Long Distance title –  picked up the International win with 14 net points. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker finished second with 20 net points, and Benn […]

Bermuda picked up a 2 – 1 win against the Dominican Republic in the Davis Cup tournament at the Club Internacional de Tenis, Asuncion, in Paraguay. Playing in the Group III, Americas Relegation Play-off Final, Trey Mallory gave Bermuda the lead when he defeated Alberto Puello in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. Daniel Philips took on Peter […]

The 2nd round of the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships took place on Saturday [June 24] at the Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The 2nd round of the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships was played in very pleasant conditions with light winds at Port Royal Golf Course. “In the Ladies Division, Vanessa Chychrun […]

News that Bermuda’s Special Olympians won multiple medals in Germany, Rudy Brianna Puhekker received the Eunice Sharpe Memorial Award, Taj Donville-Outerbridge won awards in the UK, and the Gas-o-Rama event raised $20,000 for local charities were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermuda swimmers won a […]

PwC released the 2023 Hopes and Fears Global Workforce Survey which “details the attitudes and behaviours of nearly 54,000 workers in 46 countries and territories.” A spokesperson said, “Despite a softening economy globally, ‘The Great Resignation’ looks to continue. One in four [26%] employees say it is likely they will change jobs in the next […]

Sunday, June 25 is expected to see long sunny periods, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at […]

Tropical Storm Cindy is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” the BWS said today [June 24], with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 366nm to the south at 12pm on Tuesday [June 27] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda have claimed two more medals in tennis at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Bridget Marshall took bronze in the women’s singles, winning 6-2, 6-3, and Zafar O’Loughlin secured bronze in the men’s singles, winning 4-2, 4-1. Bermuda have now won ten medals, surpassing the eight […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Robin Tucker] The government’s promise of healthcare reform has been on the horizon for several years and although the public has heard phrases like “promises made are promises kept” this essential reform initiative is yet to materialize. Since around 2011, the PLP has touted the need for healthcare reform […]

The Classic Old School Soca Fete was held last weekend at the Blue Diamond Lounge at the Young Men’s Social Club, with patrons enjoying an evening of music and socializing. Related Stories Photo Set #2: Bermuda Carnival Raft Up Event “PURE The White Party” Set For Tomorrow Photos & Video: BHW ‘Pan In The Park’ […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe has parted ways with English non-league side AFC Sudbury where he spent the second half of last season. Lambe, who joined the Suffolk-based club in February, helped them win promotion from the Isthmian League North Division via the play-off final. “I would like to wish AFC Sudbury […]

Athene Life Re hosted its inaugural Life Career Expo on June 13th at Pier 6 in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event brought together nearly 300 attendees and featured young Bermudians speaking about their career experiences, panels with industry experts, and roundtable discussions on industry topics such as job candidate branding and the value […]

Bermuda’s athletes won more medals at the World Kickboxing & Karate Championships in Indonesia. Kallan Todd added another win to his tournament by picking up a 3rd round knockout against Faramarz Abdi of Iran. Todd built on his opening bout from the previous day also against Iran and executed an excellent display of K1 kickboxing […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach bowed out of the Central American and Caribbean Games after losing his first-round bout against Venezuelan Christian Palacio in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday [June 23]. The more experienced Palacio was handed a unanimous points victory in the Men’s 71kg fight, with four of the five judges […]

The Up D’ Country 2 Photography Edition opening night event was held last night [June 23] at the Willowbank Resort. The show runs from June 23 to June 30, and the work shown is by photographers Shawn Simmons, David Foley, Staphen Dill, Kieran Edwards, Voorhess Joell, Leonard Astwood, and Eric Bean. Related Stories Photos & […]

Exodus Somner, Jaime Brangman, and Kimo Robinson won participation medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Special Olympics Bermuda posted the graphic online below, saying, “We are proud of our #bdabrave who represent the SO motto in all they do. “‘Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me brave in the […]

Bermuda picked up a 3 – 0 win against Panama on the final day of Group stages in the Davis Cup tournament at the Club Internacional de Tenis, Asuncion, in Paraguay. Starting the day off, Trey Mallory defeated Luis Ching in straight sets 6-3, 6-0. Daniel Phillips then took to the court and defeated Luis […]

Jack and his crew Kate Swikart are now the leaders of the International Comet Regatta going on in the Great Sound. Three races were sailed on the day, with Swikart winning all three races, now that sailors can throw out a race, Swikart three out his fifth-place finish in the opening race and had 3 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Lambert has won Bermuda’s second gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after winning the men’s individual tennis competition today [July 24]. Lambert defeated Nadav Sarfati, of Israel, 4-1, 4-2. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s bowling team have claimed their third and fourth medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Patrick Thomas won silver in the men’s singles -D52, with scores of 107, 76 and 112 for a total of 295 pins. Wayne Smith secured bronze in the men’s singles […]