The Bermuda Golf Association launched its Junior Golf Program for Fall 2024, powered by Operation 36. A spokesperson said, “The program will begin the week of September 30th and run through the week of November 18th, with breaks for the October half-term, November 11th holiday, and PGA Tour event. “Group lessons will take place at Ocean […]

Kenny Leseur shot a 54-hole total of four-under 209 to finish second among the competitors at the Purdue Fall individual. Leseur earned runner-up honors at the Purdue Fall individual as a field of 36 golfers gathered on the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course while the Purdue Fall invitational was contested on Purdue’s other course. Leseur had a […]

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted their 2024 BGA Team Challenge title event at the Tucker’s Point Club. The team Fantastic Fore of Angela Cook, Elaine Gaugain, Sarah Murphy-Christopher and Sue Maisonneuve claimed the title. Their Net Stableford total of 91 was 2 points clear of team GHIN & Tonics of Paddy Graham, Richard Fulton, David […]

The final round of the Bermuda mixed foursomes took place at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Katrin Burnie and Eric West were crowned the championship gross champions at 7-under par, shooting a second round 6-under par 48, Lesley Balcombe and Wayne Balcombe shot a second round 1-over par on the day to finish at 2-over […]

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 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 […]

Graeme Robertson was crowned the Gosling’s Invitational 2024 champion following play at the Port Royal Golf course. Robertson shot a final round even par 71 to finish at 4-under par, he would win by 2 strokes ahead of Nicholas Jones who shot a final round 1-over par 72 to finish at 2-under par, while Oliver […]

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 […]

[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 […]

Bermudian music director Taylor Ralph has earned a prestigious Sports Emmy for her role in producing a segment for the CBS television broadcast of the Super Bowl this year. Ms Ralph was recognised for her role in producing a Las Vegas-themed short, featuring Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” which aired during the NFL showpiece event in […]

Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 41-24 by the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [November 3]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, was appointed as head coach of the Raiders in January. The Raiders, who have won two and lost seven of their nine games this season, are away […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will return to the island with 11 medals from the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament. The island’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the competition at the weekend. It was a marked improvement on their medal haul […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

On International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] honored Talia Iris, noting that she is “Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete.” A spokesperson said, “Today, on International Women’s Day, the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] proudly celebrates Talia Iris, Bermuda’s most decorated female karate athlete. With over 30 years of dedicated training and competition both […]

[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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will send 14 athletes to compete at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, next week. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are Siraj Grant, Ryan Hopkins, Jahmali Bridgewater, Olivia Buchanan, Ramazan Ramazanov, Elijah Richardson, Noah Vieira, Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Aaron Dyer […]

The 29th Bodhidharma Shiai, held at the Whitney Institute, showcased thrilling karate action and witnessed remarkable performances from athletes of all ages and skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Talia Iris, representing the Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Karate Dojo, stole the show by claiming victory in the Black Belt Kata Combine. Her flawless execution of the Anan kata, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will return to the island with 13 medals from the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Kaelin Cox claimed two gold and three silver medals in taolu [a set of stylised movements]. Meanwhile, there were gold medal wins in sanda [Chinese kickboxing] for Krista […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome and Ramazan Ramazanov won bronze medals for OpenMat Bermuda at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, at the weekend. Bascome, who won gold in the purple belt lightweight division at the championship two years ago, enjoyed a podium finish in the brown belt category. Ramazanov continued his […]

Bermuda’s Seri Fisher won silver medals in both traditional Kata and staff weapons at the North American Open Championships in Las Vegas. A spokesperson said, “With over 2000 competitors from 21 countries the North American Open Championships held in Las Vegas produced fierce competition. Bermuda’s sole entry Seri Fisher won two silver medals one in […]

The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament will be held on Sunday [June 23] at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of martial arts excellence as the Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament returns to Bermuda on June 23, 2024. Organized by Shotocup, this prestigious event pays homage to […]

Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] secured an impressive haul of medals from the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, at the weekend. In the sanda discipline, which combines traditional kung fu with modern combat disciplines, Che Beane and Tristan Robinson won gold after securing victories in their […]

The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic was recently held at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic, held at the Whitney Institute, marked another significant milestone in Bermuda’s martial arts history. With fierce competition, remarkable performances, and breakout stars, the event showcased the immense talent and dedication of karateka from […]

14-year-old Bermudian Seri Fisher recently earned five medals — including a gold, two silvers and a bronze — at martial arts events in Florida. A spokesperson said, “Young Karate-ka Seri Fisher, aged 14, raised many eyebrows and conversations at two high class championships events in Daytona, Florida recently when taking on older girls and even […]

[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 […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed four medals on day one of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 1]. Lonnie Bascome [brown belt] claimed gold in the men’s 162.2Ib category; Reina Maypa [blue belt] won bronze in the women’s 136lb division; and Jason McAlpine [brown belt] secured two bronze […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed five medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day of the two-day event yesterday [November 3], Chris Regan, the Open Mat Bermuda head instructor, won gold in the black belt, Master 4, male 215lb division. Also winning medals for Open Mat […]

Bermudian model Aliana King recently co-starred in a music video for the song ‘Ride’ by Lenny Kravitz, appearing alongside the musician in a number of shots. This is not the first time that the model has been featured for a wide audience, with Ms. King previously appearing in a number of beauty campaigns, including for […]

Unable to gather due to the Covid-19 pandemic, choir members of the Anglican Church of Bermuda recently created a music video to celebrate Pentecost on Sunday [May 31]. Rev Gavin Tyte told Bernews, “Traditionally at Pentecost, in the Cathedral, Spirit of the Living God has been sung. However, as we were unable to gather, the […]

[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] Jediah Cumbermack admits he was surprised by the speed of his North American Talent Cup rivals during his race debut in Washington State last month. Cumbermack missed the first two rounds of the seven-race series after suffering a broken leg in a practice session before the opening race in Austin in April. […]

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 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on March 26. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Sunday [March 26]. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing […]