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Eric Dugas Wins World Par 3 Championship

After heading into the final round as co-leader, Eric Dugas managed to hold steady, giving only one shot back on his way to securing a victory at the Dark ‘n Stormy World Par 3 Championship. The win sees Dugas taking home $10,000 [USD] and an exemption into the PGA TOUR’s Bermuda Championship later this year. […]

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Police Rugby Team Compete In Canada

Bermuda Police Rugby Club began a pre-season tour of Canada taking on HBS Rugby Team. HBS opened international play against Bermuda Police edging them 30 – 28. Tacklers Barry Horgan and Anthony Carango clamped down hard on Bermuda star Pogo, limiting him to a single try. HBS stole victory from the jaws of defeat in […]

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2019 Bermuda World Rugby Classic Underway

A total of 93 points were put on the board on the opening night of the 2019 World Rugby Classic at the National Sports Center. Italy 23  – Canada 22 A last minute penalty saw Ramiro Pez connect from a distance to earn Italy a semi-final spot as they defeated Canada by a score of […]

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World Rugby Classic: Ireland & South Africa Win

A total of 55 points were put on the board on the second day of the 2019 World Rugby Classic at the National Sports Center. Ireland Legends 25 – USA Eagles 8 Ireland put on a dominant performance as they defeated the United States in the opening game of the second day of the World […]

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World Rugby Classic: Canada vs France

A total of 13 points were put on the board on the Plate Semi-Final of the 2019 World Rugby Classic between Canada and France. At the half of this Plate Semi-Final Canada and France are deadlocked at 5-5. Yam nick Lafforgue went over to give France the lead, but a strong run from John Moonlight leveled the game. […]

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World Rugby Classic Second Semi-Final Results

Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow [Nov 9], officials have brought the finals of the World Rugby Classic to today [Nov 8] at the National Sports Center, with a 7.15pm kick off. Plate Semi-Final: USA Eagles 17 – Lions 12 The USA Eagles picked up their first ever World Rugby Classic victory over the Lions […]

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BRFU Mini Rugby Participants Donate Books

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s [BFRU] Mini Rugby program has continued their annual kid-to-kid giving campaign this holiday season, with Mini Rugby participants donating lightly used books to the Reading Clinic. OBRFU Youth Development Officer Patrick Calow said, “We’re really pleased to have been able to collect so many books for The Reading Clinic. It’s […]

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Police Rugby Team Assists Injured Kite Surfer

A number of players from the Bermuda Police rugby team recently assisted a kite surfer when he was heard calling for help from the water. Team member Artie Darrell explained, “A male kite surfer dislocated his ankle and was having difficulty getting back to shore. “The Bermuda Police rugby team was doing fitness and training […]

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Police Rugby Duckett Memorial Rugby Matches

The annual Police Rugby Duckett Memorial Rugby matches will take place this Saturday at National Sports Center. “Both Men’s and Ladies’ Police Rugby teams are preparing for demanding matches when they compete against the best of the rest in Bermuda’s oldest rugby event,” a spokesperson said. “The annual games are played in memory of George […]

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Video: “Aquatic Adventure With A Fashionista”

In what is billed as an “aquatic adventure with a fashionista,” New York Magazine is running a feature with Bermudian Shiona Turini and Team Oracle USA showcasing sailing on the island. The story says, “Maybe you want to forget winter this year and disappear to Bermuda? Look chic on a sailboat? Gaze at a hot […]

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Videos: African Rhythm Fashion Extravaganza

The first ever African Rhythm Black Expo and Fashion Show Extravaganza was staged at the Pembroke Community Club on Saturday [May 21] by the Black Collective, a group of five women. Models for the fashion show included Shoshana Williams, Damarion Stewart, Tianna DeSilva, Shatonae DeSilva [daughter of Tiona], Ebony Lightbourne, Lee Lambert, Justin Binns, Ashanti […]

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Hurricane Humberto: Butterfield Closures

Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centre will close at 11.30am tomorrow [Sept 18], and all other Butterfield departments will close at 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Due to the approach and potential impact of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will close at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 September 2019. All […]

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Clarien Offer Dedicated Hour For At Risk Clients

Clarien’ banking operating hours will be amended during the Covid-19 pandemic, and they will “dedicate the hour of 9am – 10am to serve at risk clients,” such as the elderly or anyone with depressed immunity or have an ailment that may make them more vulnerable to virus exposure. A spokesperson said, “Clarien announced that banking operating hours […]

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Clarien Services During ‘Shelter in Place’

Clarien Bank clients are advised that the following banking services remain available, to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “State of Emergency” and “Shelter In Place” advisory. A spokesperson said, “As we work collectively to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “State of Emergency” and “Shelter In Place” advisory, Clarien Bank […]

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BCB Bank Services During “Shelter In Place”

Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] will open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, for any of their vulnerable clients on Thursday, April 9 and Thursday, April 16 from 9am to noon. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] has obtained approval from the Minister of Finance to open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, […]

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Jyire Mitchell Wins 250 A Class In Connecticut

Jyire Mitchell competed at the Sunday Wilkes-Barre Amateur Arenacross inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Competing in the 250 A Class, Mitchell finished 1st Overall, he powered his bike to victory ahead of Nicholas Lane and Emory Addison. Mitchell won both Moto’s in the Class. With finishes of 2nd and 5th saw Mitchell finish […]

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2018/2019 Motocross Season Kicks Off Today

The 2018/2019 Bermuda Motocross Club Race season gets underway today [Sept 30] with the start gates due to drop at 1.00pm at the newly designed track layout at the Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside, St. David’s. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth aged 6-16, and there is an additional $5 charge for those […]

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RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours

RUBiS Energy Bermuda has provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Christmas season; Tuesday, December 24; Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1. The RUBiS Service Station Christmas Holiday Hours follow below [PDF here] Related Stories Gas Stations: Opening Hours Over The Holiday Oil Casualty […]

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Esso Service Station Hours During Curfew

Esso Service Station advised the public on their hours of operation during the islandwide curfew, with the company noting that they “will re-evaluate the hours once the curfew is lifted.” Esso brand station hours of operation effective March 29 evening Station Open AM Close PM Sandy’s 6:30 7:30 Port Royal 6:30 6:30 Warwick 7:00 7:00 […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Operating Hours

RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours to better address the Bermuda community’s needs. If you need service after these hours, select sites below offer 24-hour refueling. As the […]

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RUBiS Service Stations Operating Hours

RUBiS Service Stations will be temporarily changing their operating hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with select sites offering 24-hour refueling for essential service workers. Please note that only essential workers, with permission, may be out at all hours during the Shelter in Place. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we […]

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Esso Retail Service Station Holiday Hours

Esso Service Station is advising the public of their hours of operation effective today [April 9] as well as for Good Friday [April 10]. Esso station hours of operation [April 9]: Station Open AM Close PM Sandy’s 7.00 7.00 Port Royal 7.00 7.00 Warwick 8.00 6.00 BIU [Mon - Sat] 7.00 6.00 BIU [SUN] 7.00 […]

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Football Team Named For Game vs Jamaica

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the Senior Men’s National Team that will match up against Jamaica on Wednesday, March 11th in Montego Bay. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce the Senior Men’s National Team that will face Jamaica in an International Friendly on March 11th. The team and staff […]

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Football: Jamaica Defeats Bermuda 2 – 0

A Jamaica – Bermuda football friendly took place at the Montego Bay Sports Complex yesterday [March 11], with the Jamaica recording a 2-0 win over Bermuda. Bermuda’s starting line-up included Tahj Bell, Donte Brangman, Eusebio Blankendal, Jaylon Bather, Tahzeiko Harris, Osagi Bascome, Willie Clemons, Reggis Lambe, Jahkari Furbert, Cecoy Robinson, and Jonte Smith. Jamaica took […]

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Kappa Classic Postponed Due To Covid-19

The 2020 Kappa Classic has been postponed due to the concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Bermuda Alumni Chapter we have made the decision to postpone and reschedule the Kappa Classic 2020 due to the health concerns surrounding the Corona virus [Covid-19]. “The […]

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Burgess Leads Medicine Hat College To Victory

Kieron Burgess led Medicine Hat College to a 76 –68 win on the road against St. Mary’s University. Burgess played 40 minutes going 8 for 27 from the field, 1 for 3 from behind the three point line and 7 for 15 from the free throw line for his 24 points. Burgess also had 17 […]

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Burgess Leads Medicine Hat College To Victory

Kieron Burgess and his Medicine Hat College Men’s Basketball teammates recently defeated Red Deer College 84 – 82 home to improve to 2 and 7 on the season. Burgess led his team to victory, finishing two steals short of a triple-double. He went 12 for 22 from the field and 0 for 4 from behind […]

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Basketball: Burgess Shines But Medicine Hat Fall

Kieron Burgess and his Medicine Hat College men’s basketball teammates traveled to take on Red Deer College and went down 86 – 66. Red Deer College jumped out to a 26 – 15 lead at the end of the first quarter. Medicine Hat College outscored Red Deer College 22 – 18 in the second quarter, […]

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Photos & Video: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

[Updated with video] The September 5th Foundation held its 10th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian today [Sept 1]. The ride commenced at the City Hall in Hamilton and headed east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute. The event serves to honour the memories […]

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Photo Set #2: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Sunday [Sept 1] saw the Bermuda Long Riders take to the roads in support of the September 5th Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride. The riders, along with members of the Bermuda Police Service Cycle Squad, gathered at City Hall in Hamilton. They then headed east to Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s where […]

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Photos: Bermuda Motocross Season Kicks Off

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Motocross 2013/14 Season got underway at the Southside Motor Sports Park on Monday [Nov 11]. Zano Tucker won all three races in the 50cc Class, while Keon Glasford did the same for the 65cc Class. Kai-Jun Simons won two of the three 85cc Class races to finish the day on […]

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Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch

[Updated with slideshow] Auto Solutions today [July 10] officially unveiled the all-electric, zero-emission Mahindra e2o car at their St. John’s Road showroom. Speaking at the launch, Chetan Maini, CEO Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “Mahindra Reva, besides being one of the global pioneers in electric vehicles, also offers a comprehensive suite of technologies for different […]

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Slideshow & Video: Police Vehicle Convoy

[Updated] As part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community, the Bermuda Police Service held a police convoy display today [Oct 1] which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. The convoy departed from the former PTB Bus Depot on Beacon Hill in Sandys at 10.00am, and […]

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Photos: Police Convoy Visits More Schools

The Bermuda Police Service continued their police convoy display today [Oct 2] as part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community. Today’s convoy was smaller than yesterday, which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. Some areas were missed in yesterday’s demonstration resulting in the Bermuda Police […]

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Photos: Bermuda Classic Bike Club Display

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club held their annual Bike Display on Saturday [Oct 11] at Kindley Field Road in St. George’s, with a range of motorcycles on display, including ones made back in the 1950′s. The Club’s Stephen Decosta said, “This is something that we put on every year, this is the third year we’ve […]

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Photos & Video: Classic Bike Club Charity Ride

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club hosted their annual charity bike ride on Sunday, February 28th, with proceeds going to the Coalition for the Protection of Children. Dozens of bikes gathered in front of City Hall and the event got underway at 10.30am with the group leaving Hamilton and travelling to St. George’s Town Square via […]

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Photos: Team France Receive Twizy Minicars

Groupama Team France held an event today [April 20] to mark the official keys handover for Renault Twizys vehicles, with the America’s Cup team saying that “today is a major first for the French brand as it moves into the archipelago of Bermuda by placing ten Renault Twizys at the disposal of Groupama Team France.” […]

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Photos: Minicar Rentals Launched At Princess

[Updated with video] The Hamilton Princess and Current Vehicles launched their Twizy rental minicars this morning [May 2] with the electric vehicles set to be available to hotel guests. This new offering follows after the Motor Car [Minicar] Regulations 2017 came into effect last month, which guide the set-up, licensing and operation of minicar liveries. The […]

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Photos: DOE Holds Electric Vehicle Showcase

The Department of Energy [DOE], in collaboration with Bermuda’s leading electric vehicle distributors, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts, hosted the Island’s first free, multi-vendor Electric Vehicle Showcase yesterday [Nov 16] at the Regency Terrace of the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club. The public were invited to view some of the latest electric vehicle technology being offered on the […]

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Baseball: Adam Hall Leads Delmarva To Victory

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Delmarva Shorebirds teammates fired their second one-hitter of the season as they wrapped up a three-game sweep over the Lakewood BlueClaws with a 3-1 win at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The team’s report said, “The Delmarva Shorebirds fired their second one-hitter of the season as they wrapped up a three-game sweep […]

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Adam Hall Helps Guide Delmarva To Victory

Adam Hall and his Delmarva Shorebirds teammates plated five late unanswered runs as they surged past the Kannapolis Intimidators 7-4 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The Shorebirds’ surge began in the seventh. Down 4-2, Johnny Rizer walked with one out and then came home to score as Hall ripped a double into the left field […]

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Video: Dalin Richardson Wins Safe Hands Award

Bermuda Health Care Services [BHCS] and Brown Darrell Clinic presented the Cup Match Safe Hands Award this morning [Aug 6] to Somerset Cricket Club reserve player Dalin Richardson. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Richardson said, “I’m not going to lie; when the ball was hit my way, I was a little nervous because prior to […]

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Warwick Wins BSSF Middle School Volleyball

Warwick Academy Blue won the 2019 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Boys Volleyball Championship after defeating Mount Saint Agnes Academy in straight sets in the final. Warwick Academy Blue won the final 25-11, 25-13. Warwick Academy Blue defeated Saltus Red 25-18 in their Semi-Final while MSA White was victorious over Dellwood 25-12 in the […]

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Tennis Clinic For Physical Education Teachers

Primary, Middle and Senior School Physical Education teachers spent some time this past week learning the fundamentals of tennis at the Elbow Beach Tennis Courts. Michael Wolffe, the President of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, said, “I am pleased to see this come off as the focus of helping the teachers advance their knowledge in […]

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Tennis: Bermuda Wins In Dominican Republic

Bermuda players continued competing in the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying in the Dominican Republic. The Bermuda Under 14 Boys team took on Panama on day five of the tournament, with the teams playing in the 9th – 14th place playoff. Bermuda picked up its second win of the tournament […]

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Under 14 Tennis Players Lose To Costa Rica

Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys team concluded the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament falling 3 – 0 to Costa Rica in the Dominican Republic. Cooper McGuire went down in the opener 6–2, 7–5 to Nicolas Garnier in a match that took 1 hour and 14 minutes. In a marathon match […]

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Trey Mallory Wins Tennis Match In Mexico

Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory recently battled from a set down to defeat Mexico’s Adrian Diblidox 3-6, 7-6[12], 6-4 while competing on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Queretaro, Mexico. Traveling coach Carlton Bedminster from Dominguez Pro-Tennis said, “Trey showed true character and heart to win a marathon match that lasted just over four hours on […]

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Tennis: Trey Mallory Defeats #1 Seed In Mexico

Bermuda’s top ranked junior Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory continued his exceptional form on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Queretaro Mexico, by stunning the #1 seed Emiliano Gonzalez in front of his home crowd of Mexico 6-3, 6-3. A BLTA spokesperson said, “With many college scouts in the stadium watching the match, Gonzalez ranked #161 […]

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Olympics: Pearson Advances To Quarter-Finals

The Bermuda team has commenced competition in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, with rower Shelley Pearson advancing to the Rowing Women’s Single Sculls Quarter-Finals after finishing third in her heat this morning. Pearson delivered a time of 8:22.15 during the heats to advance to the next round. The photo below, courtesy of Patrick Singleton from […]

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