A new company, Solar Roof Maintenance, has launched to serve the local solar market in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Solar Roof Maintenance technicians can install, repair and maintain all types of solar panels including residential, commercial, industrial and ground mount. The company carries parts and service records for all manufacturers and racking types. “Solar Roof […]

Bermuda College Foundation completed the first phase installation of solar energy at Bermuda College, noting that it “is projected to save the College approximately $53,000 in annual savings.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [“the Foundation”] is pleased to share the completion and impact to date of the first phase installation of solar energy at […]

BEST and Bermuda College are set to host their last Eco Lunch & Learn session on April 25, featuring Nick Hutchings discussing the advantages of solar energy for Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “BEST [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] and Bermuda College are pleased to invite the community to attend their final Eco Lunch & Learn presentation […]

[Column written by Stratton Hatfield] As Bermuda stands at the crossroads of a sustainable energy future, every voice counts in shaping the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP]. This next IRP will define the path we take toward a more efficient Bermuda, influencing the kinds of energy we rely on, the costs of electricity, and the impact […]

Over 800 ears of corn and several heads of broccoli were stolen from the Amaral Farms fields on Somers Hill Road in Hamilton Parish, with thieves hitting the family-owned farm yet again on Thursday [May 15]. The Farm has been having repeated issues with theft, with some 150lbs of sweet potatoes and 30lbs of broccoli […]

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s National Championships held at the National Sports Center is swirling in controversy, with questions raised as to the gender of an Indian national competing in a female race It all came during the girls 13 & over 50m breaststroke race, when India’s Priyanka Priydrshni [pictured] clocked a blistering 30.88. Following […]

[Updated with video & audio] A man attempting to travel from Miami to Bermuda in a bubble that allows him to run on water was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard today [Oct 4], after reportedly being found floating in the bubble, disoriented and asking for directions to Bermuda. Athlete Reza Baluchi had planned to […]

[Updated with PLP and OBA response] Numerous unofficial reports are indicating that there was some form of an incident last night [Dec 5] in the House of Assembly, with a very heated incident said to have occurred involving MPs from both sides of the aisle, with sources indicating that it culminated with the police being […]

A brief clip of a cliff diver at Admiralty House has been included in the latest “fail” compilation by a very popular Youtube “fail” channel. Fail compilations are quite popular on Youtube, and generally involve editing together multiple unfortunate incidents in one genre. The video description said, “The great outdoors is an awesome place… to […]

[Updated] Reza Baluchi — who was rescued by the Coast Guard in 2014 while attempting to travel 1,000 miles to Bermuda in a bubble — is attempting to travel to Bermuda again today, according to a story by the Sun Sentinel. He set off from Florida, but was “pushed back to shore by the wind” […]

The Corporation of Hamilton said they will be correcting the “Kerp Clear” road marking located on Front Street, and explained that what happened was an “oversight” as the “worker only had one ‘E’ stencil so he used the ‘R’ as a place-marker when laying out the word with the intent to re-use the ‘E’ after […]

Camiko Smith continued competing in the DP world tour first stage Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol, England. After the second round, the Bermudian golfer finds is tied 66th at 12-over par. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Augustus Begins Mastercard Championships Mosquera & Newton Compete In Jamaica Trio Advance To Bermuda Championships […]

Two Bermuda golfers Dwayne Pearman and Arreik Douglas competed on the Moonlight Tour at the Champions Gate Golf Course National in Florida. Pearman shot a round of 6-over par to finish 23rd, while Douglas shot a round of 8-over par 80 to finish T25th. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Augustus Begins Mastercard Championships Mosquera […]

Two of Bermuda’s golf courses – Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course – have been ranked among the top in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region. A spokesperson said, “Two of Bermuda golf courses are rated among the top golf courses in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central American region. For a 20 […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell extended his congratulations to Camiko Smith, Nick Jones and Eric West, the three Bermudians who recently qualified for the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The Minister — who attended the qualifying event at the Port Royal Golf Course — said he was ecstatic that three talented Bermudians […]

Nicholas Jones, who recently secured his spot in the PGA Butterfield Bermuda Championships, teed off in the inaugural APGA Farmers Insurance Fall Series event at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, New York. Jones carded a 6-over par 77 in the opening round, placing him in a tie for 31st. His […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are set to be played October 21st and 22nd at the Ocean View Golf Course. The age groups for this year’s tournament are girls open, boy’s 11-13, boy’s 14-16, and boy’s 17-18. The format for the tournament is individual stroke play. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Augustus […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] will be sending a team to participate in the prestigious Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships from October 16th – 21st, 2024 at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. A spokesperson said, “This marks the first time Bermuda has participated in the CGA Four-Ball Team Championships, following its […]

The Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships commenced at the Plantation Golf Course in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. In the mid-amateur men’s division, Bermuda pair Eric West and Jonathan James lead after day one with a score of 1-under par. Mark Ray and Roger Brangman are tied as leaders in the senior men’s division, also at […]

The ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships are being held at Ocean View Golf Course, where Bermuda’s future golf stars battled it out on the first day of the competition. The boys 14-16 age group division saw Arman Newton leading the pack with an impressive first round 3-over par 73. Hot on his heels, Sa-Qui […]

The Ocean View Golf Course was the scene for day two of the ICS Tires Cobra Puma junior championships, where 23 of Bermuda’s future golf stars returned to battle it out. The boys 14-16 age group division saw Arman Newton crowned the champion following an impressive second round 4-over par 74, to finish at 7-over […]

Antonio Pierce — whose father is Bermudian — has been named the Interim Head Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders said, “The Las Vegas Raiders have named Antonio Pierce as the Interim Head Coach. Pierce is in his second season as linebackers coach the Las Vegas Raiders, has seven years of […]

[Written by Patrick Bean] Antonio Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, won his first National Football League [NFL] game as interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pierce, who was promoted from linebackers coach to the top position last week, following the firing of former head coach Josh McDaniels, guided his team […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders team finished their NFL season with a 27-14 home win over the Denver Broncos at the Allegiant Stadium yesterday [January 7]. The convincing victory further stakes Pierce’s claim for the permanent head coach’s position after leading them to a 5-4 record since replacing Josh […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially appointed Antonio Pierce as their Head Coach, confirming his promotion after a successful interim period. A spokesperson said, “Antonio Pierce has been named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce, a nine-year NFL veteran player and a former Super Bowl Champion, team captain and Pro Bowl selection, posted […]

In their second preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders, led by Bermudian Head Coach Antonio Pierce, fell to the Dallas Cowboys 27-12. The Raiders post game review said, “The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in their second preseason game of the year to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12. Red zone trips and turnovers were the difficulty of […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Ashton Bell will be eyeing his second title at the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, next week. Bell [10-2] claimed the super-middleweight crown in the Novice Division when he debuted at the tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2021. The 29-year-old, who […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will hope to be in the medal hunt at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, this weekend. Krista Dyer, Kallan Todd, Quennel Robinson, Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders, Tristan Robinson, and Jonathan Trott will compete in sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Kaelin Cox is […]

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali […]

A team of athletes will represent Bermuda at the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, this weekend. The Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] have travelled with a team of sanda fighters – Krista Dyer, Ryah Symonds, Che Durham, Cole Durham and Che’ Beane [adults]; Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders and Michael Burgess [teens]; […]

A team of nine athletes from Open Mat Bermuda will be hunting for medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Texas. The competition, which runs from tomorrow [November 1] until Sunday, will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Centre and Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Representing Open Mat – a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Gym […]

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’ […]

Jediah Cumbermack competed in the North American Talent Cup in Savannah, Georgia. Round four of the North America Talent Cup [NATC] produced the closest racing of the season so far, with the top eight riders finishing within .5 second of each other in race one. Race two was even closer, with the top four within […]

Jediah Cumbermack was back in action competing in the final leg of the seven-race Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. He competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class where he finished 2nd, clocking a six-lap time of 12:10.977, and he also competed in the Formula Ultra Lightweight Class, where he recorded […]

Jyire Mitchell competed in the Supercross Futures Premier Qualifying Event in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In the qualifying first race, Mitchell crossed the line 5th, he would then finish 8th in the 2nd qualifying race. In the 250SX Futures Class, Mitchell finished 6th in a field of 21 riders. Related Stories Aeziah Divine Reflects On […]

Micah E. Smith and Jordan McConnie won the CG Slow Race at the Motor Fest 441 event, with the race serving to test riders’ control, precision skill and balance. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance proudly sponsored the CG Slow Race at the highly anticipated Bermuda Motor Fest 441 held on Sunday, July 2nd. This unique […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack hopes for a swift recovery after breaking his wrist during a recent MotoAmerica Junior Cup race in Minnesota. The 17-year-old sustained the injury in the sixth leg of the nine-race series at the Brainerd International Raceway. Cumbermack, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, finished fifteenth […]

[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 […]

CG Insurance “proudly presented the second annual CG Slow Race during Bermuda Charge’s 2024 Scooter Mart Motor Fest, highlighting the firm’s commitment to road safety,” noting that “this event allowed riders to demonstrate their control and precision skills in an exciting competition that focused on safety rather than speed.” Naz Farrow, CEO of CG Insurance, […]

John Kacey competed in the Freetech Motorcycle Endurance race held at the Pembrey Circuit in the UK, a 2.4km technical race track. In the first practice session, Kacey secured a second-place finish with a fastest lap time of 1:31.114. He finished fourth in the second practice session. Kacey did not start the first qualifying race […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will present a free virtual lecture on May 9, 2024, featuring Dr. Anna McKay, discussing Britain’s convicts in Bermuda from 1824 to 1863. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on May […]

A group of approximately 40 people, including members of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], Somersfield Academy students, and event coordinator Glenn Fubler gathered at Victoria Park on Wednesday, May 1 for the Walk Through History event. A spokesperson said, “The Walk Through History, held on Wednesday, May 1st, began at noon at Victoria Park, […]

[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, […]

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] I offer this tribute in honour of the life of Chesley Trott. Although my art teacher during my years attending Warwick Secondary School in the early 1970s, it was through golf at Port Royal Golf Course from 1971 that we truly came to know each other. To Maria, Chet, […]

[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this article on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented. That picture and several others are discussed here in part two. Discussion of the Porgay Picture of 1803 […]

There will be a celebration on Wednesday [July 3] marking the 65th Anniversary of the success of the Theatre Boycott. A spokesperson said, “This coming Wednesday, July 3rd , at Harbour Nights, starting at 7 pm, there will be a Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Success of the Theatre Boycott. This event is […]

The 65th anniversary of the Theatre Boycott was celebrated during a recent Harbour Nights, with historical tributes, live performances, and community participation. A spokesperson said, “Harbour Nights – July 3rd – was dedicated to the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the success of the Theatre Boycott. A few minutes after 7 pm, the Ed Christopher […]