The Bermuda Power Boat Association season resumed at Ferry Reach this weekend. In the Junior Division, Trystan Hocking, and Jauza James both won two races each, while Dakari White won both JetSki races. David Selley and John Harrison won the A Class in the Power Boats, while the B Class was won by Bobby DeCosta […]

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] held its Annual General Meeting yesterday evening [Jan 18]. A spokesperson said, “The following were voted back in as Executive Committee Robert Cardwell – Commodore [returned] David Selley – Deputy Commodore [returned] Andrew Cottingham – Rear Commodore [returned] Janae Nesbitt – Secretary [returned] Richard Davidge – Treasurer [returned] “The […]

The Bermuda Powerboat Race Season resumed at Ferry Reach with Powerboats and Junior Powerboats competing. In the Powerboat S Class, Aaron Simms and Steven Bridges claimed the victory, while Craig Nebitt Sr. & Jr. won the D Class. The C Class was won by Chad and Graham Sutherland, with Jody and Tony Carreiro winning the […]

On Sunday [Aug 7] the Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] will be hosting the Round The Island Powerboat Race. A spokesperson said, “The day commences with junior races at Ferry Reach at 10:30am. Next there will be a jet ski race commencing at 12:30. We have 5 jet skis registered so far but hope this number will […]

The Bermuda Power Boat Association held their National Championship races at Ferry Reach. Ryan McLean won two of the Junior Races, with Santiago Rowe winning the other two. Jason Simons, and Jahlae Raynor both won a race in the JetSki Class, while in the Power Boat Class, Jody Coreiro and Chris Pacheco won the B […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] David Selley and Steven Bridges will face the “best of the best” when the Bermudian pair debut at the Race World Offshore Key West Championships in Florida. Competing in the Super Stock class, they get their campaign underway today [November 11] after stormy weather forced the opening race to be cancelled […]

David Selley and Steven Bridges took to the waters for the 41st Annual Race World Offshore Key West Championship in Florida. Driver Selley and throttle-man Bridges are racing aboard Team Bermuda, in the Super Stock Class. A total of 13 boats went to the start line, with Team Bermuda finishing 13th 6 laps down. Related […]

David Selley and Steven Bridges took to the waters once again competing in the 41st Annual Race World Offshore Key West Championship in Florida. The pair were racing aboard Team Bermuda in the Super Stock Class. A total of 11 boats went to the start line, with Team Bermuda finishing 10th 7 laps down. Team […]

The 2023 P1 Offshore Key West Racing season in Florida concluded with Bermuda’s David Selley and Steven Bridges participating in the event. Representing Team Bermuda/GL Construction in the super stock class, Selley and Bridges secured a 4th place finish in the first heat. In the second heat, the duo crossed the finish line in 8th […]

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has released their 2024 Season Schedule. The season is scheduled to get underway on May 25th with junior races at Ferry Reach, while the senior race season will get underway the next day. The National Championship Series will get underway on June 9th, the Bermuda Charge will take place in […]

Team Bermuda was on the podium at the 2024 Season Opener in Marathon, Florida, competing in the 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix. In the super stock class, David Selley and Steven Bridges powered team Bermuda S25 to a second place finish clocking 39:02.2, S2 power boat won the class clocking 38:43.5. Super Stock Class 38:43.5 S2 […]

The 2024 Bermuda Power Boat Association’s race season got underway at Ferry Reach for the first race of the season. The Devil’s Isles racing team showed up strong with a fleet of 4 boats to compete. In race 1, Andrew Cottingham and Henry Talbot compete in S22 to start the season off and take top […]

Jevone Morrissey, the pilot who crashed his powerboat in St George’s on Sunday [June 9], has thanked those who came to the assistance of his crew. Morrissey and co-pilot Jordan Place’s BV-31 boat suffered a mechanical issue and hit one of the old railway bridge pylons between Coney and St George’s islands during the Bermuda […]

[Updated] Bermuda is gearing up for the high-speed thrill of the annual Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race, which is set to take place this Sunday, August 11, 2024. The event will start at Ferry Reach in the East End, with categories including a junior race at 10:00 AM and an offshore race at 2:00 PM. In […]

Team Bermuda, piloted by David Selley and Steven Bridges, secured a sixth-place finish in the Super Stock Class during the opening day of the American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series. The team clocked a time of 46:19.31 on the Sarasota course in Florida. Related Stories Stoneham And Martin Finish In Top Ten Video: […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jonah Smith has backed himself to claim glory in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday. Smith, widely regarded as the island’s top rider, will compete in the Expert class against American Denver Rigsby and local riders such as […]

[Updated with photos] Motocross fans were thrilled over the holiday period with racing taking place in the east end. Allan Degraff Jr won the expert class holding off American Denver Rigsby, with Zano Tucker finishing third in the class. Ben Zoeller won the over 30 class, with Ronald Trott second and Bobby Lambe finishing third. Brazilian […]

Race fans had double delight as the Bermuda Karting Club and Bermuda Motocross Club were both in action this past weekend. Karting Tag Senior Race 1 Brian Bulhoes Blake Horseman William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 2 Blake Horseman Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 3 Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Blake Horseman Jayden Brimmer Tag Junior […]

Allan DeGraff continued his rich vein of form after winning the Expert class in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track yesterday. DeGraff, who also won his class in the Boxing Day Trophy Race Series, was the best rider once again, finishing ahead of second-place Zico Majors […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] is preparing for its 52nd-anniversary celebration this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] is thrilled to announce its 52nd-anniversary celebration at the beloved Southside Motocross Track. This landmark event, taking place this Sunday 10th March, will see the gates drop at 12:00 PM for an unforgettable day […]

On the first day of the Daytona Arena Cross, Jyire Mitchell participated in the Pro Day – AX Pro Class, securing a third-place finish in Heat 1 and then going on to win the qualifier. During the first main race, Mitchell achieved a 6th place finish, and was unable to complete the second main race. […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association race season came to an end at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Malakai Dill won the pee wee division on the day, with Cassidy Spencer-King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazali Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo claimed the 85cc class title, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies division. […]

“I am tabling the Bill entitled the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will ensure that Bermuda maintains the highest quality of groundwater,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Minister said, “The proposed amendments will: “Establish pollution limits for the ground to help reduce the […]

[Written by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry] Did you know that in the last five years Bermuda’s consumers have spent over $7 million buying bottled water, much of it contained in single-use plastic? That’s money we are spending for something that falls from the sky, for free. This is a huge amount of money to […]

Five schools have received the internationally recognized Green Flag award, which is the highest level of achievement in the Eco-Schools program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to celebrate the achievements of twenty-one Bermuda schools for their outstanding work as part of Eco- Schools Bermuda this year, of which five […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features stunning Bermuda waters shimmering with colours at sunset. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel free to email us at support@bernews.com. […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to clarify several key points. “The public […]

A group of girls from the First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack is advocating for marine life and promoting environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “A small group of girls who are members of First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack meet at First Baptist Church in Devonshire. They have gigantic visions how they can […]

The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda recently held a cleanup at the Riddles Bay Mangrove Reserve, while also inspiring the island’s Brownies to “become stewards of the environment.” A spokesperson said, “This year, the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda have been cited for their interest and continued concern about the environment. Rotarians held a most successful cleanup […]

Global Atlantic awarded BioQuest a $75,000 grant to support biodiversity conservation in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Global Atlantic Financial Group [Global Atlantic], a leading insurance provider meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced that it has awarded a $75,000 grant to BioQuest, a philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation […]

Taylor Carrick’s campaign at the Men’s White Oaks Squash Cup 2024 concluded in the first round following a hard-fought encounter with England’s Robert Downer, the ninth seed. Held at the prestigious White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the match saw Downer assert his dominance early on, taking the first two games with scores […]

Connor Hupman, Noah Maranzana, and Katherine Wheddon contributed to a successful start to the 2024-25 varsity season for the Baylor School swim team, as they secured victories over Concord Christian School [CCS] and Montgomery Bell Academy [MBA] at the Baylor School Natatorium. The Baylor men’s team dominated both opponents, defeating MBA 145-35 and CCS 146-29. […]

The Department of Parks, the Bermuda Youth Library, and author Dr David Chapman invite families to the grand opening of the new Botanical Gardens StoryWalk on Saturday, 23 November. A Government spokesperson said, “The celebration will begin with a ceremony at 10:15 am, followed by a Story Time at 10:30 am on the Celebration Lawn. “The Botanical […]

[Written by Dale Butler] It was a busy weekend for Bermuda’s Filipino community this past weekend; the Filipino Association held a karaoke contest, which was won by Ariel Timbal, on Saturday night at the Vasco da Gama Club and on Sunday, the Filipino Club 2000 held a gala at Cambridge Beaches. Both events were sold […]

Zemira Webb and the Southern University women’s soccer team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] championship title with a 1-0 victory over Texas Southern University. Taylor Henry scored the game’s lone goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Alyssa Romero. Southern University’s defense held Texas Southern scoreless for the remainder of the match, securing the […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is excited to announce that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. This […]

The Comet Class Winter Series continued in Sy George’s Harbour, with Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith claiming victory. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker secured second place with six points, and Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor claimed third place with seven points. Comet Class Winter Series Race Day Two 05 Allan Frith & Sarah Frith 06 […]

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is getting set to play the lead role in “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” with Rooted Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, with the theatre turning to the online community for help in funding the production. According to the theatre’s promotional material, “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” is […]

Bermuda’s Rebecca Faulkenberry is set to hit the stage again next month, appearing alongside her Spiderman co-star Justin Matthew Sargent in Sweet Dreams at New York’s “54 Below” club on July 2nd. The theater describes the production by saying, “Sweet Dreams is a modern day retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream told through the […]

With the tour of hit show “Motown the Musical” recently kicking off in Chicago, Illinois, Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher, a member of the show’s original cast who is currently playing Smokey Robinson in the production, was interviewed by Broadway World about growing up in Bermuda, the role that Motown-era music played in his upbringing, and […]

PlayList Management [PLM], a local talent management and development company, has joined forces with Studio 27, an Atlanta-based talent/development company. This partnership was created during PLM’s annual Developing Artists Program 2014, which was recently completed in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Studio27 Model and Talent, founded by director and owner Cheryl Harris, is a full artist […]

Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda are inviting children from around the island to enter a Colouring Competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast on August 28, 2014. To enter, simply print off the coloring page [right-click and "save as" to save], colour it creatively, and return your entry […]

Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda recently invited children from around the island to enter a colouring competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast tomorrow [Aug 28]. The contest, which ran for nearly two weeks, received about 100 entries from colouring enthusiasts, each of them 12 or under. Eight […]

The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today [Aug 27] extended his support and well wishes to Troika Bermuda in advance of their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, which kicks off tomorrow evening [Aug 28]. Troika’s modern take on the Academy-Award winning animated classic will include all of the songs written […]

PinkSand Entertainment will be hosting “Wine Down Wednesdays – Scandal Edition” on Wednesday September 24th from 6:30pm at Muse Restaurant SkyBar featuring a Scandal quiz with prizes, video recaps, predictions for this season, conversation and more. The promo flyer said, “This month will see the return of ABC network’s hit primetime drama Scandal starring Kerry […]

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda is getting set to present “The Pirates Of Penzance!” from October 9 through October 18, 2014 at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall, with a special “Pirate Happy Hour” to be held from 4.00pm through 6.00pm on October 4, 2014. A spokesperson said, “During the October 4 […]

[Updated] In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, many island services and establishments were forced to close or cancel, with the planned October 12 production of the Pirates of Penzance no exception. The show’s postponement will see it now take place on October 18 at 3.00pm, with anyone holding tickets for the postponed performance able […]

All of the remaining run of The Pirates of Penzance have been cancelled due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. A statement from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society said, “Dear Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda patrons, members, cast, crew and audiences,It is with a very heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation […]

The Salvation Army West End Community Church [WECC] Blacklight Mime and Puppet Ministry will be presenting ‘Glow Party’ on Saturday [Nov 1] starting at 7.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. The production involves young people from the ages of 8 – 20 doing Glow in the Dark [blacklight] puppetry along with help from […]

The 9th edition of Bermuda’s annual funny event ‘Just For Laughs Bermuda’ will be held from January 7 to January 10, 2015 at Fairmont Southampton’s Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. A spokesperson said, “Just For Laughs Bermuda returns in January 2015 with a stellar line-up of talent. The 9th edition of Bermuda’s annual funny event will be hosted […]