Video: Premier Awards $1.5M To Local Clubs

Premier David Burt today presented Capital Development Grants totaling $1.5 million to 26 local community and sports clubs at a cheque presentation ceremony held at St. Paul’s AME Centennial Hall.

A Government spokesperson said, “Premier Burt was joined by the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture and Sport and MP for Pembroke East, the Hon. Owen Darrell, members of the Cabinet, local MPs for the Community Clubs, and Senators to celebrate the awarding of these grants. Those Government members in attendance included:

• Deputy Premier and MP for Southampton East- the Hon. Zane DeSilva
• Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors and MP for St George’s South- the Hon. Tinee Furbert
• Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation and MP for Devonshire North Central- the Hon. Diallo Rabain
• Minister of Public Works & Environment and MP for Pembroke West, the Hon. Jache Adams
• Junior Minister of Finance and MP for Hamilton West, Wayne Furbert
• Junior Minister Tourism & Transport, Culture and Sport, Senator Mischa Fubler
• MP for St George’s North, Renee Ming
• MP for St George’s West, Kim Swan
• MP for Warwick South Central, Neville Tyrrell
• MP for Warwick West, Russell Lister III
• MP for Sandys South, Jamahl Simmons
• MP for Sandys North, Rev. Dr EmilyGail Dill

“Cheques were presented to the following clubs:

• Pembroke Hamilton Club – $85,000 for upgrades to their bathroom and flooring
• Young Men’s Social Club – $85,000 for repairs to roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems
• St. George’s Cricket Club – $85,000 for critical repairs to exterior walls
• Blue Waters Anglers Club – $85,000 to install new steps and windows, and make repairs to their roof and porch repairs
• Leopards Club International (Bermuda) Inc. – $85,000 for upgrades to their main hall
• Mid-Atlantic Boat & Sports Club – $85,000 for structural repairs, accessibility enhancements, and HVAC installation
• Somerset Cricket Club – $85,000 for upgrades to their changing rooms and repairs to electrical infrastructure
• Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club – $75,000 for upgrades and repairs to clubhouse, including porch, changing rooms, and plumbing
• The Bermuda Bowling Club – $73,310 for repairs to their roof
• Willow Cuts Cricket Club – $65,905 for repairs to bathroom facilities and fencing
• Harrington Workmen’s Club – $65,000 for repairs to front door, wooden flooring, bathroom and plumbing upgrades
• Devonshire Recreation Club – $65,000 for repairs to their roof & refitting of bathrooms
• Warwick Workmen’s Club – $61,400 for upgrades to their bathrooms
• Somerset Bridge Recreation Club – $60,500 repairs to changing rooms, bathrooms, and gates
• North Village Community Club – $50,000 for upgrades to changing rooms and repairs to electrical systems, sewage, and fencing
• St. David’s County Cricket Club – $50,000 for repairs to their roof and porch
• Western Stars Sports Club – $50,000 for upgrades to their clubhouse including bathrooms, changing rooms, electrical and plumbing
• Southampton Rangers Sports Club – $49,500 for repairs to plumbing, electrical, roofing, and interior/exterior walls
• East End Mini Yacht Club – $40,000 for upgrades to club interior
• Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club – $36,200 repairs and upgrades to fencing
• Paget Community Football Club – $30,500 for upgrades to restrooms
• West End Sailboat Club – $30,000 for refurbishment bathrooms, roof repairs, and utility upgrades
• St George’s Dinghy and Sports Club- $25,000 for upgrades to their clubhouse and dock
• Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) – $21,000 repairs to roof and flooring
• Devonshire Colts Football Club – $20,000 repairs to storage unit
• Vasco da Gama Club – $16,925 installation of new railing

Premier David Burt delivered brief remarks in which he said, “In our 2017 Election Manifesto, this Government promised to provide support to community and sporting clubs, enabling them to make much-needed upgrades to their facilities. We recognise and value the critical contributions that clubs like yours make to Bermuda, whether by fostering athletic development, building community spirit, or providing safe and inclusive spaces for the growth and development of our youth.”

A Government spokesperson added, “The first round of Capital Development Grants were awarded between 2020-2022 in which the Government awarded over $1 million to 23 community clubs.

“During the 2025/26 Budget statement, the Premier announced that $1 million had been allocated for a new round of grants to support local clubs. In a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, the Premier announced that an additional $500,000 had been allocated for Capital Development Grants, bringing the total support to $1.5 million.”

The Premier continued, “We are in the season of giving, and it is a privilege to be able to give this support to our local clubs, in light of the vital role that all of your organisations play in the social fabric of our island. I am proud to lead a Government that follows through on such promises at every opportunity.”

A Government spokesperson added, “A total of 26 clubs were presented with cheques today, with a 27th club recently approved for a Capital Development Grant. The total allocation of $1.5 million has been awarded to Community Clubs.

“The Government will remain in contact with Community Clubs regarding their upgrades and repairs, and conduct regular checks on the progress of works to ensure that the awarded funds are spent appropriately.”

The Premier concluded his remarks by thanking community club, “Thank you for your continued service and dedication to our community.”

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