Camiko Smith leads the Butterfield Bermuda Championship local qualifier after the first round at a rain soaked Port Royal Golf Course. Smith shot a round of 3-under par 68 to lead by four strokes over a three-wat tie for second place between Oliver Betschart, Damian Palanyandi, and Adam Perry who all shot a 1-over par […]

Camiko Smith has once again qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier at the Port Royal Golf Course. Eric West and Nicholas Jones also qualified for the prestigious event. Smith took a four stroke lead into the second round and shot a 2-over par 73 to finish […]

The Bermuda Golf Links Society is “forging relationships that build on the love for the game of golf around the world.” A spokesperson said, “Two years ago we set about building a bridge between the United Kingdom and Bermuda through our golfing relationships. It’s not a speedy process and it takes belief and work – […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell extended his congratulations to Camiko Smith, Nick Jones and Eric West, the three Bermudians who recently qualified for the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The Minister — who attended the qualifying event at the Port Royal Golf Course — said he was ecstatic that three talented Bermudians […]

Nicholas Jones, who recently secured his spot in the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships, teed off in the inaugural APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series event at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, New York. Jones carded a 6-over par 77 in the opening round, placing him in a tie for 31st. His […]

The APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series concluded at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, the first-ever event in the heart of New York City. Nicholas Jones — who just qualified for the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships — was back in action. Jones carded a second-round 8-over par 79, which included two […]

Day one of the 2024 Johnnie Walker Golf Classic is in the books, with Zane DeSilva, Will Hardrell, Nicholas Jones, and Camiko Smith all Division Leaders. Smith and Jones are the current leaders of the professional division after opening rounds of 2-under par 68’s. Hardrell is the open division leader after shooting an even par […]

The final day of the 2024 Johnnie Walker Golf Classic was held this weekend at the Ocean View Golf Course, with Zane DeSilva, Damian Palanyandi, and Camiko Smith all crowned division champions. Smith claimed victory in the professional division after his second round of 4-under par 66, to finish at 6-under par. Nicholas Jones was […]

The Bermuda Golf Association launched its Junior Golf Program for Fall 2024, powered by Operation 36. A spokesperson said, “The program will begin the week of September 30th and run through the week of November 18th, with breaks for the October half-term, November 11th holiday, and PGA Tour event. “Group lessons will take place at Ocean […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

For the past three years Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport has served as Chairman of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses [Port Royal & Ocean View] until September 4th, 2024. “The former PGA European Tour member had been on medical leave since July 11th and Deputy Chairman Vincent Hollinsid presided over the […]

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted their 2024 BGA Team Challenge title event at the Tucker’s Point Club. The team Fantastic Fore of Angela Cook, Elaine Gaugain, Sarah Murphy-Christopher and Sue Maisonneuve claimed the title. Their Net Stableford total of 91 was 2 points clear of team GHIN & Tonics of Paddy Graham, Richard Fulton, David […]

The first round of the Bermuda Mixed Foursomes took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. The results lead us into an exciting round 2 tomorrow for both the championship and first flights respectively. Katrin Burnie and Eric West are the first round championship gross leaders at 1-under par shooting 53, Katyna Rabain and Damian […]

The final round of the Bermuda mixed foursomes took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Katrin Burnie and Eric West were crowned the championship gross champions at 7-under par, shooting a second round 6-under par 48, Lesley Balcombe and Wayne Balcombe shot a second round 1-over par on the day to finish at 2-over […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are set to be played October 21st and 22nd at the Ocean View Golf Course. The age groups for this year’s tournament are girls open, boy’s 11-13, boy’s 14-16, and boy’s 17-18. The format for the tournament is individual stroke play. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Augustus […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] will be sending a team to participate in the prestigious Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships from October 16th – 21st, 2024 at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. A spokesperson said, “This marks the first time Bermuda has participated in the CGA Four-Ball Team Championships, following its […]

The Bermuda Golf Association, alongside The Bermuda Golf Foundation, has launched the Operation 36 program at Ocean View Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], the National Sport Governing Body for golf and The Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141] are delighted to announce the launch of the Operation 36 program at Ocean […]

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships commenced at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James lead after day one with a score of 1-under par. Mark Ray and Roger Brangman are tied as leaders in the senior men’s division, also at […]

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships continued at the Plantation Golf Course in Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James opened up a 7 stroke lead after their second round with an overall score of 4-under par. The pair shot 3-under par on the day. Mark Ray […]

The Caribbean Golf Association four-ball championships concluded at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James were crowned the champions after a final round 5-under par 65. Bermuda finished at 9-under par overall, they finished 13 strokes ahead of second placed Bahamas. […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are being held at Ocean View Golf Course, where Bermuda’s future golf stars battled it out on the first day of the competition. The boys 14-16 age group division saw Arman Newton leading the pack with an impressive first round 3-over par 73. Hot on his heels, Sa-Qui […]

The Ocean View Golf Course was the scene for day two of the ICS Tires Cobra Puma junior championships, where 23 of Bermuda’s future golf stars returned to battle it out. The boys 14-16 age group division saw Arman Newton crowned the champion following an impressive second round 4-over par 74, to finish at 7-over […]

Graeme Robertson was crowned the Gosling’s Invitational 2024 champion following play at the Port Royal Golf course. Robertson shot a final round even par 71 to finish at 4-under par, he would win by 2 strokes ahead of Nicholas Jones who shot a final round 1-over par 72 to finish at 2-under par, while Oliver […]

Ocean View Golf & Country Club hosted its second Ladies Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament on October 26, raising over $13,000 to support the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday October 26, the Ocean View Golf & Country Club hosted its second Ladies Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament, with proceeds to donated to […]

Bermudian professional golfer Daniel Augustus commenced his 2024-2025 campaign with a solid performance in the Florida Professional Golf Tour’s premier season opener at Stonegate Golf Club. Augustus finished in a tie for 8th place with a score of 4-under par over three rounds. His tournament was highlighted by a strong second round, where he carded […]

Rosewood Bermuda raised $50,000 in charitable donations during the annual Rosewood Cup which was held last month. A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda, the island’s premier luxury resort, raised $50,000 in charitable donations during the annual Rosewood Cup which took place from Oct. 11-13, 2024. This prestigious tournament, held at Tucker’s Point Golf Club, is supported by title […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Mastercard have renewed their partnership for the 2024 iteration of the event, set to be held from November 14 to November 17. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments industry, in advance […]

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be hosting a drone show on Wednesday evening [Nov 13] which “will feature 250 choreographed drones which will illuminate the night sky over Hamilton Harbour.” A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship in partnership with Mastercard will be hosting Bermuda’s first-ever drone show on Wednesday, 13 November at 8:30pm local […]

Firefighters extinguished a car fire in St George’s this evening [Dec 13], with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguishing the blaze. A spokesperson said said, “At 7pm on Sunday December 13th 2020, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle fire at Suffering Lane, St George’s. “BFRS responded with one […]

Firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Sandys today [March 11] after receiving a “report of a controlled burn which got out of control.” A spokesperson said, “On March 11th 2021 at 2:34pm, a report of a controlled burn which got out of control was received by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch on West Side […]

[Updated] The playground at Pigs Field, located off of Bandroom Lane in Pembroke, has been destroyed by a fire, with the police confirming that the fire “is being treated as suspicious.” Last night, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total of six firefighters. […]

A tractor trailer traveling in Sandys “carrying a crane was attempting to negotiate a right hand bend when the load became unstable, causing the to crane tip over, breaking two Belco utility poles as it fell, before crashing into part of the Four Star Pizza Building,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around […]

Firefighters responded to a brush fire in the Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish area today [Jan 12]. A spokesperson said, “At 9:38am on Wednesday January 12, 2022 BFRS dispatch received a report of a brush fire Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish. BFRS responded with three appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations with a total of eight firefighters.  […]

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a building in Pembroke last night. A spokesperson said, “On March 12, 2022 at 9:51pm, Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a structural fire at Uppington Crescent, Pembroke. “Fire appliances from the Hamilton and Clearwater Stations responded with a total of eight firefighters. On arrival at the […]

[Updated] A car can be seen crashed on its side in the east end this morning [April 8]. We do not, at this time, have any information about it past what we can see, however it is likely that the police will provide information later on, and we will update as able. Update 11.06am: A […]

The two male occupants of the vehicle “did not appear to have been injured” after they crashed overboard in the area of the Causeway, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 14th May, 2022, police received a 911 report that a SUV had gone overboard at the Causeway. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will return to the island with 11 medals from the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament. The island’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the competition at the weekend. It was a marked improvement on their medal haul […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Ashton Bell will be eyeing his second title at the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, next week. Bell [10-2] claimed the super-middleweight crown in the Novice Division when he debuted at the tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2021. The 29-year-old, who […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will face an experienced Thai opponent in a professional Muay Thai fight at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, tomorrow [March 5]. Kerr is two months into a six-month immersive Muay Thai experience in Thailand, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and embracing the culture. The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr has described his first professional Muay Thai win as a “special moment” after defeating his more experienced opponent on points in a televised contest at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. Kerr has spent the past two months training in Thailand and Vietnam, honing his craft at local […]

On International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] honored Talia Iris, noting that she is “Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete.” A spokesperson said, “Today, on International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] proudly celebrates Talia Iris, Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete. With over 30 years of dedicated training and competition both […]

Shotocup announced the upcoming 29th Annual Zenji Ryu Shiai will be held on March 17th at Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup is proud to announce the highly anticipated 29th Annual Zenji Ryu Shiai, scheduled to take place on March 17, 2024, at the prestigious Whitney Institute. This year marks a significant milestone in the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will hope to be in the medal hunt at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, this weekend. Krista Dyer, Kallan Todd, Quennel Robinson, Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders, Tristan Robinson, and Jonathan Trott will compete in sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Kaelin Cox is […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will send 14 athletes to compete at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, next week. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are Siraj Grant, Ryan Hopkins, Jahmali Bridgewater, Olivia Buchanan, Ramazan Ramazanov, Elijah Richardson, Noah Vieira, Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Aaron Dyer […]

The 29th Bodhidharma Shiai, held at the Whitney Institute, showcased thrilling karate action and witnessed remarkable performances from athletes of all ages and skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Talia Iris, representing the Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Karate Dojo, stole the show by claiming victory in the Black Belt Kata Combine. Her flawless execution of the Anan kata, […]

The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of Bermuda’s taekwondo community. This year’s event was particularly special as it also […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will return to the island with 13 medals from the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Kaelin Cox claimed two gold and three silver medals in taolu [a set of stylised movements]. Meanwhile, there were gold medal wins in sanda [Chinese kickboxing] for Krista […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome and Ramazan Ramazanov won bronze medals for OpenMat Bermuda at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, at the weekend. Bascome, who won gold in the purple belt lightweight division at the championship two years ago, enjoyed a podium finish in the brown belt category. Ramazanov continued his […]

The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, resulting in 15 kites crafted and a competition held. A spokesperson said, “The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do recently held a kite-making evening. Our aim was to teach the younger generation how to make a traditional Bermuda kite as it is a tradition we must keep alive. “The Independent […]