Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night following their outstanding performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys U14 Challenge Series. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night after an extraordinary performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys […]

The Bermuda Junior Badminton Tournament was held on Saturday [Oct 12]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Junior Badminton organised the first ever national tournament to encourage players across the island to compete in badminton and grow the popularity of the sport. “The 2 day tournament was held at Somersfield Academy and was organised by Emma Moran-Lee […]

The Waterlot will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, and will welcome Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. A spokesperson said, “The Waterlot, Bermuda’s iconic dining destination, will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, with the introduction of two remarkable talents: Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. “Together, […]

Kayla Bardgett and her 2023 SCAD Savannah equestrian teammates picked up their third consecutive IHSA regular season win in Lakeland, Florida. Bardgett was making her first appearance of the season for SCAD and  finished 4th in the intermediate flat class. SCAD was named champion with 37 points. Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida were […]

Kayla Bardgett and her SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates won the National Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship, as well as the Novice Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship at the 2024 American National Riding Commission [ANRC] National Championships. Bardgett finished 5th in the final rider standings with a score of 71.56. Bardgett was 10th in […]

Kayla Bardgett’s Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates opened the season at the Preseason Tournament of Champions hosted by Otterbein University and finished as the reserve champion. Celia Cram was named high medal champion. With 40 points, SCAD was named the reserve champion in the field of 16. Otterbein University was named […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates picked up back-to-back IHSA regular season wins to get their season underway. SCAD were named the champion with 42 points, while the University of Central Florida was named the reserve champion with 35 points. Champion – SCAD – 42 pts. Reserve Champion […]

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian teammates hosted an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [IHSA] regular season event and were named the champions with a perfect score. Bardgett won the individual junior intermediate flat class. SCAD were named the champions with a perfect 49 points, and the University of Central […]

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, held from the 26 to 28 April, is the largest annual gathering of the Caribbean renewable energy market. This year, the Forum organisers invited Minister Roban to participate in the […]

[Updated with photos] A political rivalry took to the ring today [Apr 18] as a Progressive Labour Party MP and One Bermuda Alliance Minister donned sumo wrestling suits and competed for a good cause. The Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott matched up against Opposition MP Lawrence Scott at the PHC Community Fun […]

[Updated with video. Police, BAMZ and Parks Dept officials attended the Cooper’s Island area after they received a report of what they termed a “large” and “wild animal,” which is now believed to have been a feral cat from St David’s] The police are on scene at the Cooper’s Island area in St David’s this […]

Reza Baluchi — who keeps trying to travel from Florida to Bermuda in a bubble — was reportedly committed to a Jacksonville psychiatric hospital under the Florida Mental Health Act after making his third attempt at the 1,000 mile journey. In his effort to avoid the Coast Guard, Mr Baluchi tried to begin his latest […]

Bermuda has welcomed an unusual visitor, with a Mexican free-tailed bat spotted on the island, and according to the Bermuda National Trust this is the first time this particular type of bat has been recorded in Bermuda. “The Mexican free-tailed bat has made an appearance in Bermuda for the first time on record,” the BNT said. “Native […]

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 Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 143 points in the day. In the opener the Rhinos scored early and often defeating the Ravens 58 – 22. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Reid Henderson with 7 passing touchdowns and […]

The Bermuda Flag football Winter League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with yet another double-header that produced 131 points in the day. In the opener, the Chargers defeated the Ravens 46 – 12, while the Seahawks won the second game of the day defeating the Rhinos 41 – 32. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. In the lone game, the Ravens defeated the Seahawks 53 – 37, the Player of the Game for Ravens was Kenton Swan with 3 passing touchdowns and 2 Sacks, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field which produced 94 points. In the opener the Chargers defeated the Seahawks 30 – 27, the Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. The Player of the Game for Seahawks […]

The lone Bermuda Flag Football Match at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field came down to the final play as the Rhinos edged the Seahawks 44 – 42. The Player of the Game for Rhinos was Daniel Woods with 5 touchdown passes and 1 rushing touchdown, while the Player of the Game for Seahawks was […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League Season continued at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 120 points. In the opener the Rhinos went down 20 – 7 to the Ravens, the Player of the Game for the Ravens was Patrick Doyle with 1 passing touchdown and 1 rushing touchdown, while […]

A lone Bermuda flag football match took place at the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, with 84 points in total scored. The Seahawks defeated the Ravens 48 – 36, the player of the game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 6 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for Ravens […]

The Chargers and Seahawks advanced to the Bermuda Flag Football Bermuda Bowl XlV Championship game following wins in the semi-finals at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field. The Seahawks won the opening game of the day 37 – 6 over the Rhinos, the Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 2 passing […]

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Chargers Defeat The Seahawks […]

The Bermuda Flag Football’s Coors Light Flag Football League continued at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with 55 points put on the board. In the lone match of the day, the Chargers went down 36 – 19 to the Seahawks. The Player of the Game for Chargers was Ryan Rabain throwing for 3 touchdowns, […]

A Bermuda Flag Football League double-header took place at the T. N. Tatem Middle School Field with 165 points put on the board. In the opener, the Seahawks shut out the Ravens 69 – 0, the player of the game for Seahawks was Che Murray with 4 receiving touchdowns and 1 sack. The Chargers picked […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season continued with the Seahawks falling 30 – 25 to the Chargers at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Player of the Game for Seahawks was Seward Smith with 5 passing touchdowns, while the Player of the Game for Chargers was Zakee Govia with 1 receiving touchdown and 2 rushing […]

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. The Ravens went down 42 – 26 to the Seahawks. The player of the game for the Ravens was Daniel Woods with 2 passing touchdowns, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown, while the player of the game for the Seahawks was […]

During the latest match in the Bermuda Flag Football Summer League, the Ravens faced off against the Chargers, with the Chargers winning by a score of 40 – 33. For the Ravens, Cole Hepburn stood out as the Player of the Game, showcasing his skills with four receiving touchdowns. On the Chargers’ side, Patrick Doyle […]

The latest round of Bermuda Flag Football action at the TN Tatem School Field saw the Seahawks fall 41 – 31 to the Chargers. Seward Smith, with an impressive performance of 5 touchdown passes, was named the Player of the Game for the Seahawks. Patrick Doyle, showcasing his skills with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Six Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes will vie for glory at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyler Kerr, Jay Astwood, Keron Lee, Jarryd Simmons, Phill Beach and his daughter Emily Beach headed to Des Moines yesterday [June 17], where they will compete from […]

Victor Scott School Educational Therapist Shacolbi Basden has released a music video for her song ‘Lockdown.’ Ms. Basden explained to Bernews, “I have been an educator in the Bermuda public school system for 24 years and am currently the Educational Therapist at Victor Scott School. “I fought back my excitement as lockdown ended and I […]

Nikki Bascome – who is well known for his skills in the boxing ring — is showcasing another one of his talents, this time his musical ability, with Mr Bascome releasing a new music video and song entitled “Picture Me”. Related Stories Video: Performing Arts Camp Cup Match Song Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’ […]

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, will be the honorary guest speaker for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge on January 17-19, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge [CBTC] is pleased to announce that the President of the World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE, has agreed to be the honorary guest […]

Team Bermuda will compete in the 2024 edition of the Backyard World Team Championship, set to take place on Saturday, October 19. A spokesperson said, “After the successful staging of Backyard Ultra running events in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Monument Re, Team Bermuda is set to take part in the Backyard World Team Championship […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will make his debut in the opening round of the Stars Championship Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway and is eyeing a podium finish. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, expects to be in a stacked field of 25 to 35 drivers, including the defending champion, Joe […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, making a strong showing to win two races and place a second in another. Barnes won the Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 1 race clocking a 14-lap winning time of 9:53.369. In Pro Masters / Rok Masters Heat 2, […]

Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Barnes won the pro masters / rok masters final race clocking a 24-lap winning time of 16:47:347. Barnes posted on social media, “That’s a wrap for our Stars Debut, almost a clean sweep. Heat 1 – 1st, Heat 2 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian karter Scott Barnes made a sensational start to the opening round of the Stars Championship at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, at the weekend. Barnes, competing in the Shifter Masters class for Maranello Kart USA, almost completed a clean sweep of victories, winning heat one, the pre-final […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will aim to build on his impressive display in the Stars Championship Series opening round when he races in round two, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit, held at the […]

Scott Barnes was in action at the Stars Championship Series event at the New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. In the ROK Shifter Masters Warm-Up race, Barnes completed 5 laps, his fastest lap was his fourth clocking 1:08.313 which was the fastest time in the Class. Clocking 10:19.912, Barnes won the 9-lap ROK Shifter Masters […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes endured a weekend blighted by bad luck during the second round of the Stars Championship Series, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana. Barnes, who made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina last […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes aims to build on his promising start to the Skusa Pro Tour when he races in the SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati this week. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, won the pre-final and final in the opening round and the pre-final […]

Scott Barnes continued competing on the SKUSA Pro Tour as races in the Spring Nationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati got underway. Competing in the Master Shifter Sponsored by Fury Motorsport/GP USA Class Qualifiers, Barnes clocked the 5th fastest time of 54.164 which came on his fourth lap. Barnes made the podium in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes enjoyed a “double podium” weekend in the Skusa Pro Tour Spring Nationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Ohio at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, entered rounds three and four of the series leading the standings after a successful […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will look to return to top form when he races in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, this weekend. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters and ROK classes, knows he needs some impressive displays at the […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes finished fourth overall in the Shifter Masters class and won the Rok class in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the weekend. Competing at the Motorsports Country Club, Barnes came second in heat one, tenth in heat two, and fourth […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has been honoured as one of three “All-Star” drivers in the Masters division by eKartingNews – the leading karting racing website. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, has been named alongside Maranello USA team-mate Joe Ruch and Niki Coello, of Franklin Motorsport, as the three Masters All-Stars. […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes heads into the SummerNationals – the final rounds of the Skusa Pro Tour – this weekend looking to wrap up the Shifter Masters title. Barnes, who will race at the New Castle Motorsports Park in Indianapolis in rounds five and six, is second in the overall points standings after a successful […]