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Waldron Competes At Two Tracks In Indiana

Harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed at both Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway and Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. At Dayton, Waldron drove Sweet Tell in race 14, a pace class. The pair finished 10th with a time of 1:59. Later, at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Waldron and Boujeeful competed in race 12, also a pace class. […]




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Long Day At The Track For Waldron In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron spent a long day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continued with qualifiers in the morning and the main event in the evening. In the morning qualifiers, Wadron competed in race 1 in the pace class in the bike of Jn Dominator, they crossed the line 5th with […]




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Waldron Back In Winners Circle In Indiana

It was a two race night for Kiwon Waldron at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In his first race of the night in race 1 the pace class, Waldron in the bike of Levitating finished fourth in a time of 1:56&2. After hanging around for the rest of the night to compete in the […]




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Kiwon Waldron Returns To Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron was back in action in Indiana competing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as the harness pony race season continued. Waldron and Vintage Queen competed in race 6 in the pace class, finishing 6th clocking a time of 1:56 flat. During race 7 in the pace class, Waldron and Midnite’s Pro finished 7th, stopping the […]




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Kiwon Waldron In Photo Finish In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron returned to Harrah’s Hoosier Park track as the harness pony race season continued. Waldron competed in race 1 in the trot class, in the bike of Bodelicious, Waldron finished 5th clocking a time of 1:55&1. Race 12 in the pace class needed a photo finish to decide a winner, and Waldron and Sweet […]




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Kiwon Waldron Returns To Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as the harness pony racing season continued in Indiana. Race 3 was in the pace class, as Waldron was in the bike of Mary Jo Ray they finished 3rd clocking a time of 1:54&3. Waldron and Why Don’t U Stay finished 6th in race […]




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Kiwon Waldron Back In Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron continued his driving campaign at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, delivering a series of consistent performances in the Indiana harness racing season. In race 3, Waldron piloted Marys Magic to a fourth-place finish in the trot class, clocking a time of 1:55&2. He followed that up with another solid drive in race 5, guiding Bodelicious […]




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Waldron Competes In Five Races In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron had a busy day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, participating in five races across both the morning qualifying session and the evening’s main card as the Indiana harness racing season progresses. Waldron began the day in the qualifying session, driving Ya Caught in race 2, a trot class event. The pair finished fourth with […]




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AM Best Affirms Everen Specialty’s A-Rating

AM Best affirmed Everen Specialty Ltd.’s A- financial strength and “a-” issuer ratings with a negative outlook, citing improved capital and a focus on core energy operations. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of […]




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Snooker Memorial Cup & League Results

Play in the Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with action in the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup and league play taking place. Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup – Round 1 Richard Burton defeated Zane DeSilva 2-0 at Warwick Workmen’s Club. It was Burton who took the first game, narrowly closing out DeSilva 48-36 on the pink and […]




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Memorial Cup & Bermuda Open Singles Finals

The Snooker Season came to an end with the playing of the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup & the Bermuda Open Singles Finals. Peter Bromby defeated Steven Bremar 4 – 3 to claim the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup. Bromby stormed into an early lead when he took the 1st game 64-16, Bremar leveled the scores at […]




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BASA Barry Hanson Memorial Swim Results

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s season got underway at the BASA Pool with the Barry Hanson Memorial. Elanna Fulton won the women’s 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle clocking a time of 2:25.56, Sienna Spurling was second in 2:40.52, and Rhiana Hayward was third stopping the clock in 2:52.09. Logan Jones won the 13-14 […]




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Brian Desmond Wins 50 Yard Backstroke

The Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team opened its 2024-25 season with a dominant victory over Manhattan College at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Rams won nearly every event, securing a 156.5-83.5 win. Brian Desmond contributed to the team’s success, winning the men’s 50-yard backstroke with a time of 24.09. He […]




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Logan Watson-Brown Helps Georgia Win

Logan Watson-Brown and her University of Georgia Swimming and Diving teammates opened the 2024-25 season with a decisive sweep of North Carolina inside the Gabrielsen Natatorium. The eighth-ranked Georgia Women topped the No. 15 North Carolina , 175 – 120. During the women’s 200 yard medley relay, Watson-Brown swam the third leg for the Georgia […]




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Desmond Competes In Columbia Dual Meet

Brian Desmond and the Fordham University men’s swimming and diving team traveled to Columbia University for a dual meet competition. Desmond participated in three events. In the 100-yard backstroke, he finished sixth with a time of 55.10. He followed that with a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking a time of 2:04.94. Desmond also […]




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Murder Trial Gets Underway In Supreme Court

The murder trial of Ajamu Hollis — who is accused of killing off-duty corrections officer Daemon Bell — has started in the Supreme Court. The court heard that Mr Hollis, 47, allegedly used a gardening hoe to hit Mr Bell, who had tried to break up an argument. Mr Bell, who was 49 at the […]




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Specialized Antennas Track Birds In Bermuda

A cluster of antennas located on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound are helping BAMZ to track the movements of migratory birds. A spokesperson said, “An inconspicuous cluster of antennas mounted atop an old utility pole on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound is gathering remarkable bird conservation data. “It was erected in August 2019 when BAMZ […]




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Fiona Reportedly Takes Longtails To Nova Scotia

Three Bermuda longtails “are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds” as Hurricane Fiona made its way to the Canadian province. The CBC website said, “Three Bermuda longtails are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds. None of them […]




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BSX Rings The Bell For Financial Literacy

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] hosted a ceremonial ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ event as part of the World Federation of Exchanges’ [WFE] support for World Investor Week. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc., hosted a ceremonial ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ […]




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U.S. Officials Thank Bermuda Police Service

The Bermuda Police Service was recently recognised by American officials for their role in the investigation of an alleged $2 billion tax fraud by tycoon Robert Brockman. The statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “According to the indictment, Brockman, a resident of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, used a web of offshore […]




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Bermudian Fatally Shot By Georgia Police

Alonzo Leroy Landy, 32, was fatally shot by law enforcement officials in Fayette County, Georgia, USA, according to multiple American news reports and a statement from Georgia officials. A statement from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said, “On Sunday, November 29, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an […]




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Billionaire’s Lawyers Say He Has Dementia

Robert Brockman – the business tycoon charged in the largest-ever tax case against a U.S. individual — is “facing progressive dementia that will render him unable to help in his defense, according to a legal filing citing his doctors,” according to report from Bloomberg. According to the initial indictment, Mr Brockman, an American, is accused of using a […]




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Forensic Psychiatrist To Evaluate Brockman

Robert Brockman — the business tycoon charged in the United States in largest-ever tax case against a U.S. individual — will be evaluated by a team of three doctors. The Daily Beast story reported, “Robert Brockman—the software billionaire charged in the largest tax evasion case in American history, who has since claimed to have a […]




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Billionaire Must Stand Trial In Tax-Evasion Case

The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The Bloomberg website said, […]




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Brockman Faces 2023 Trial In Tax-Evasion Case

The judge overseeing Robert Brockman’s case – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – tentatively set his trial date for February 23, 2023. The report said, “The judge overseeing billionaire Robert Brockman’s tax-evasion […]




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Hopkins And White Race In Elite Time-Trial

[Updated with video] Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins and Conor White competed in the elite men’s time-trial at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, today [September 22]. Hopkins, who competes in the road race next weekend, finished 32nd and White 39th in a field of 59 riders. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel won the race in […]




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Video: Bermuda Defeat St. Lucia In Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Lucia this afternoon [Oct 19] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: Bermuda defeated St Lucia, marking their second consecutive victory in this event. Related Stories Video: Bermuda Defeat British Virgin Islands […]




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Aria Divine Wins All Around Title In England

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian gymnast Aria Divine has claimed her second All-Around National Champion title in the Independent Gymnastics Association [IGA] Level 8 National Championships. Divine, 10, began her gymnastics career at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association in St David’s aged four and has lived with her family in Oxford since 2018. She joined Miss […]




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Toby Madeiros Wins Georgia State Vault Title

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros made a triumphant return to action after two months out through injury to win the vault at the recent USA Gymnastics Georgia Men’s State Championship. Madeiros, 15, competed in all six events at Level 7 and also finished runner-up in the high bar in the competition at the […]




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Police Identify Murder Victim As Diante Trimm

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon about the fatal shooting in Pembroke this weekend. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 37-year-old Diante Trimm, who was a mother of five. Related Stories Video: […]




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Witness Appeal: Murder Of Diante Trimm

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Diante Trimm. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues its investigation into the murder of Ms. Diante Trimm. “Ms. Trimm, a mother of five, succumbed to injuries sustained after she was shot whilst inside her South Terrace, Pembroke […]




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Photos & Video: Norwegian Breakaway Arrives

The cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 29], sailing into the west end. The Ministry of Transport previously said, “The Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls commencing September 29 [arriving Bermuda] from New York with an estimated 3,200 passengers per call.” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott previously said, “Passengers testing negative on […]




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Aerial Photos & Video: Clipper Yachts In Bermuda

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived on the island earlier this week, marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. The Clipper race spans some 40,000 nautical miles as the vessels circumnavigate the globe, with Bermuda one of the eight stops the […]




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Photos & Video: MV Bermudian Ferry Returns

Following a refitting process in the United States that lasted almost two years, the MV Bermudian has returned to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The newly refitted 700-passenger ferry, Bermudian, returned to Bermuda last week from the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Somerset, Massachusetts. “In August 2022, the Department of Marine and Ports Services announced that the […]




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Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards Nominees

The 38th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will take place on Thursday at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30pm, with the event serving to honor some of the Island’s top young athletes. A spokesperson said, “These awards, honoring the late teacher, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Fifty three […]




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Appleby Welcomes Three Bermudian Pupils

Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a […]




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BCCL To Host Dyslexia Awareness Workshop

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is hosting a free Dyslexia Awareness Workshop and launching a screening program for parents on November 12th. A spokesperson said, “Building on the success of September’s Unlocking Potential: Dyslexia Awareness and Education Forum for teachers, the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL], along with Mindset Bermuda and The […]




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BCCLF Appoints Tricia Lines Hill To Board

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning Foundation has appointed Tricia Lines Hill to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “With deep Bermuda roots and a passion for supporting education and community growth, Mrs. Lines Hill brings a wealth of knowledge in global marketing, corporate communications, and business development. “Mrs. Lines Hill holds a BA in […]




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Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Win

The YAO Youth Baseball League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend, with the Phillies, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks all earning wins. Cal Ripken Division [Ages 10-12]: Phillies 14 Red Sox 5 The Phillies had an all-around team effort in their 14-5 win over the Red Sox. The Phillies […]




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Bermudians Help Binfield Beat South Park

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 2-0 win at home to South Park in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [November 2]. Fellow Bermudians Reese Jones and Razhir Smith-Jones also started the match for the Berkshire outfit; meanwhile, Riley Robinson and Malachi Henry came on as second-half […]




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Ebbin Helps Bristol West Indian Phoenix Win

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates defeated Brislington Cricket Club by 13 runs. Bristol West Indian Phoenix were sent to bat and they scored 194/4 in their allotted 33 overs, Ashur Morrison was the top scorer with 67, Ebbin added 26 not out, Ebbin faced 25 balls, hitting 4 fours. […]




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Kamau Leverock Joins Gujrat In Indian League

Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, […]




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Bermuda Umpires Officiate South American T20

Four Bermuda Cricket Board Umpires are officiating in Brazil. Oscar Andrade, Alex Knights, Wendy Woodley, and Linnell Williams are umpiring in the South American T20 Championships. Related Stories Kamau Leverock Plays For Gujarat Greats Leverock’s Gujarat Defeated By Manipal Tigers Results: Premier & First Division Cricket Interns Launch Survey On Popularity Of Cricket Results: Premier […]




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$25M Guarantee For Bermudiana Beach Resort

Premier David Burt announced the issuance of a $25 million government guarantee for the completion of the development of the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA [3] of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the […]




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Compass Point Commercial Property For Sale

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty has introduced Compass Point, offering “a rare chance to own a large scale, robust commercial building with coveted onsite city parking.” A spokesperson said, “Rego Sotheby’s International Realty introduces a rare chance to own a large scale, robust commercial building with coveted onsite city parking: Compass Point. “Harnessing an unparalleled opportunity, […]




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Minister Updates On BHC Housing Initiatives

“The Government through the BHC are making steady progress and we intend to see the completion of all 105 of these housing projects as quickly as possible,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [May 31] as he provided an update on housing initiatives. The Minister’s full statement follows […]




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Video: Minister On Affordable Housing Initiative

The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us here today at […]




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Bermudiana Resort To Convert To Rentals

A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over a decade […]




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Video: Aerial View Of Whales Off Bermuda

Videographer Conor Outerbridge recently struck gold with his drone, capturing a pod of ten whales cavorting a few miles off Bermuda, with his drone, moving quietly just above the whales, capturing their behaviour in incredible detail. The animals do not stay in Bermuda year-round, but as the island lies in the middle of their annual migratory […]




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Butterfield Offering Free Financial Class

Butterfield is offering a free money management and financial literacy class next month for full-time college and university students between the ages of 18 and 30. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield 101 Money Management Programme will be held on Thursday, 18 July, from 5:30pm at Butterfield’s Head Office on Front Street. Retail banking professionals will […]