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 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 […]

[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr claimed his second victory in the professional ranks after defeating Kabendam Torkamdee at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in northern Thailand on Thursday [May 30]. Kerr stopped his more experienced opponent with a knee to the body in the third round […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Geraldine Sidders has immersed herself in Chinese kickboxing since taking up the sport two years ago. Tomorrow, [November 2] she will showcase her skills in the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships, where more than 30 local athletes will compete in wushu Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] and wushu taolu [forms] at Whitney Institute Middle […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian recording artist Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released her new single as she looks to “inspire and touch people” through gospel music. Ms Woolridge-Virgin, the daughter of renowned Bermudian musician and producer John Woolridge, released her single, Been There, on all streaming platforms last week. The 38-year-old, who performs under the name […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian reggae singer Ronae Burgess, who performs under the name Slanga, hopes his new song, Bermuda [441], helps put the island on the map and strikes a chord with local audiences. An official video for the song, which serves as a love letter to the island, has also been released on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack is ready to “make my country proud” as he gears up for the opening race of the North America Talent Cup in Austin, Texas, this coming weekend [April 8 to 10]. The 16-year-old is racing overseas for the first time against talented young riders from the United […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine hopes for a speedy return to the MIR Racing Finetwork Cup after sustaining an injury in a training incident in Murcia, Spain, last month. The 13-year-old damaged a finger on his left hand in practice when he came off his motorcycle, and it fell onto his […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine said he has taken plenty of positives from his debut for British development team Microlise Cresswell Racing in the R&G British Talent Cup first round at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain last weekend. Competing in the Moto3 class, Divine qualified in 26th position before finishing […]

Bermuda motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has described competing at the Monster Energy Grand Prix MotoGP at the Silverstone GP Circuit last weekend as an “unforgettable experience.” Racing in the R&G Talent Cup round four, Divine was representing the Sencat Talent Team/Mortimer Racing – Victoria House Academy for the second successive round of the Moto3 class […]

Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May […]

[Written by Dr. Edward Harris] Is this flag Bermuda’s “National Jack”? Some years ago in the possibly unique series of 450-odd articles on Bermuda heritage, published in The Mid-Ocean News [now a victim of the digital age] and The Royal Gazette, I wrote a story about Bermudians and our connections with the Dutch island of […]

[Opinion column written by Dr Edward Harris ] The Stone Age generally ended some five thousand years ago with the invention of forging tools in iron. Prior to that, implements were made of stone and probably of timber, although the latter is less obvious in the archaeological record, as it tends to rot. Sadly perhaps, […]

Award-winning tour manager Rashida Godwin will “explore the history of language used in relation to enslavement and Emancipation” in a Trust Talk on September 24. The event poster says, “In this Trust Talk, Rashida Godwin will explore the history of language used in relation to enslavement and Emancipation in Bermuda, particularly focusing on the recent […]

“With Hurricane Milton now considered a potential threat to Bermuda, the Ministry of National Security reminds residents that hurricane season remains in effect until 30 November, and it is essential to stay attentive to personal and family hurricane preparations,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Hurricane Milton passed over the […]

Ryan Outerbridge led the Franklin Pierce Men’s Cross Country team to victory in the Ron Ouellette Invitational. The school’s report said, “The Raven’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams traveled to Maine for the Ron Ouellette Invitational, Saturday. Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] led the men’s team to a team win with a 5k time of […]

Following his recent victory in a 5K, Ryan Outerbridge has been named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bermudian runner competes for Franklin Pierce University, and their report said, “The Northeast-10 Conference released its week one honors Tuesday and senior runner Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] earned Male Athlete of the […]

Ryan Outerbridge continues his impressive form, this time racing to victory in the 8k race at the Pop Crowell Invitational in Massachusetts. Outerbridge — who recently won the 5k race at the Ron Ouellette Invitational and was named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference — conquered the 8k course in a […]

Dage Minors ran to victory in the 2024 Three Brooks Parkrun in the UK. Minors crossed the line in a time of 17:10 to defeat a field of 345 competitors. Related Stories Watson & Beaulieu Win Swan’s Charity 5K Ryan Outerbridge Wins 8k In Massachusetts Richardson Wins Long Beach 5 Mile Road Race Ryan Outerbridge […]

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 […]

Joseph Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy Men’s Cross Country teammates competed in the Gettysburg Invitational. Cechini finished the Varsity Boy’s 5K in 24th place clocking a time of 17:20.7. Related Stories Prunty Claims Victory At AXA Man On The Run Schindel Competes In OFSAA Championships Sean Trott Reflects On NY Marathon Display Nakeno Creighton Memorial […]

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s cross country teammates finished 4th in the 12th Annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup. The course, known for its challenging 2,000-meter loop featuring 90% grass and 10% dirt roads, welcomed top collegiate athletes across multiple divisions. Franklin Pierce finished with 121 points clocking a combined time of 2:13:00. […]

Ryan Outerbridge and the Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross Country team competed in the 2024 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, hosted by Franklin Pierce at the Hopkinton State Fair Grounds in New Hampshire. In the men’s 8k race, Franklin Pierce secured a commendable fourth-place finish out of 11 competing teams, accumulating 117 points overall. Outerbridge led Franklin […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason North, the Bermuda Karting Club president, said he would like to turn the Lindo’s Doubleheader Race Weekend into an annual event. The inaugural two-day competition was held at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, last weekend, and despite the final day being affected by wet and windy weather, […]

[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 […]

[Written by Althea Emery and Anya Thompson] CedarBridge Academy set the stage ablaze with its electrifying annual S4 Fashion Show, “Save the Last Dance: It’s Giving Music,” held at the esteemed Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts on April 19th and 20th, 2024. Seamlessly blending fashion, music, and dance, this eagerly awaited event […]

Genesis Lynea has been cast in the latest series of the global hit television series Dr Who. The 34-year-old, who has had starring roles in Death in Paradise, Casualty, Shadow and Bone, and Silent Witness, will join the upcoming series of the BBC sci-fi show. In the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine, showrunner Russell […]

The Bermuda College Library is set to host a Movie Night on Thursday, November 21st at 6.00pm, featuring a screening of Bob Marley: One Love, followed by a discussion on peace facilitated by Karim Creary. Trailer for Bob Marley: One Love This event aligns with the library’s annual theme, Cultivating a Culture of Peace, inspired […]

The LF Wade International Airport held an emergency exercise today [Nov 18] with multiple on island agencies participating. A spokesperson previously said, “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate. The event will be a simulation of an aircraft accident in the waters […]

Bermuda Island Games hosted its 3rd Annual Video Game Design Challenge, where participants showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial skills by designing video games. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Island Games held their annual Video Game Design Challenge over the weekend, to see which group could come up with the best video game idea. “The theme this […]

[Written by Don Burgess] Two teenagers were charged in Magistrates Court in connection with the armed robbery of the St John’s Road Service Station. Samuel Taylor, 16, and OJ Campbell, 17, both of Pembroke, did not have to answer charges as the matter must be held in Supreme Court. They were both charged with using […]

[Updated with video] The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in […]

The police have arrested two suspects — a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male — after an 18-year-old male was “robbed of his motorcycle at knifepoint.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, an 18-year-old male attended Hamilton Police Station and reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle at […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “aware of a video recording being circulated on social media, depicting what appear to be two minibuses being driven in a dangerous manner and at a high rate of speed.” A police spokesperson said, “Dangerous or reckless driving is unacceptable under any circumstance. However, the size of […]

Minister of the Cabinet Office Crystal Caesar “welcomed chairs, union partners, and technical officers to a training session on interest-based bargaining.” A government spokesperson said, “Representatives from the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU], Prison Officers Association [POA], Fire Services Association [FSA], Bermuda Police Association [BPA], and Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT], […]

The government is expected to announce that a $100 monthly personal allowance to cover the cost of personal care items will be added for people on financial assistance and the Ministry of Transport will reduce the number of vehicle inspections required in the first five years for a new vehicle. In advance of tomorrow’s reading […]

Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) can have billions of solar masses, and observational evidence suggests that all large galaxies have one at their centres. However, the JWST has revealed a foundational cosmic mystery. The powerful space telescope, with its ability to observe ancient galaxies in the first billion years after the Big Bang, has shown us …

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The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed for generations. For long as we’ve known that most stars in the Universe are likely to have their own system of planets, there have been those who advocated that we explore them (and even settle …

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a factual clarification about the procedure to get a Massachusetts Non-Resident License to Carry; a 4th Amendment case that went in the favor of liberty; a vehicular assault that was stopped by a … Continue reading →

A 50-year-old man has been transported to hospital for treatment after a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in St. George’s. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00pm on Saturday 24th, August 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, on Southside Road, […]

[Updated] There is no access to Bermuda College this morning [Oct 9] the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is currently no access to Bermuda College due to an industrial accident on the compound. There have been no reported injuries at this time. Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service are […]

Police are investigating a car fire that happened in Pembroke yesterday [Nov 3], noting that “there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police, along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car […]

[Updated with video] A female “sustained multiple gunshot wounds” and was taken to hospital for “treatment of her injuries which are considered life-threatening,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a confirmed firearms incident on the South Shore […]

A 59-year-old minibus driver was arrested and passengers were transferred to another vehicle, with the incident going viral on social media as passengers posted images. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 a.m. on Monday, August 5th, 2024 police officers had cause to stop a minibus driven by a 59-year-old male, on Middle Road Southampton. “Upon being […]

[Updated] “Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August 2024 police were responding to […]

As Halloween nears, the Bermuda Police Service reminds the public that throwing eggs at vehicles, homes, and businesses is “potentially dangerous, as well as costly” and noted that “officers have already responded to alleged incidents.” A police spokesperson said, “As Halloween approaches, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] would like to remind the public that throwing […]

A new facility — the Modern Gent Dapper Lounge and Spa — has opened in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Modern Gent Dapper Lounge and Spa, which opened its doors today at 19 Queen Street, is delighted to offer an exclusive haven for men, emphasizing its commitment to provide top-tier services that our well-deserved male community […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] The Signature Cosmetology Class at Cedarbridge Academy recently showcased their expertise in the manicure unit by inviting clients to experience a full hands-on service. This initiative allowed the students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge while being graded on various aspects of their performance. Hands-On Experience for Real-World Application The students […]