Archive for August, 2026
Bay Crowned Eastern Counties Champions
The final round of the Eastern County Cup ended in a draw after rain delayed the start of play between St David’s and Bailey’s Bay at Lord’s yesterday [August 29]. The result means holders Bay retain the Eastern Counties Cup. The match was reduced to 48 overs per side, with Bay scoring 218 for nine after losing the toss. Captain Terryn Fray... Read more of this article
NSC On Planned Work At Stadium, Lights & More
Bermuda’s international football matches scheduled for October will be played in Barbados while the National Sports Centre carries out ‘scheduled, planned maintenance.’ The Bermuda Football Association announced the relocation while outlining plans for the upcoming domestic season. The BFA said, “In an unfortunate twist, the scheduled... Read more of this article
Riker & Pitcher Compete At Optimist Nationals
Bermuda youth sailors Aaron Riker and Hudson Pitcher represented the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club at the 2026 Canadian Optimist National Championship in Vancouver. Hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in August, the event attracted sailors from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the United States. Following six qualifying races and a day of team racing,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 30
Sunday, August 30 is expected to see abundant sunshine, with a chance of a shower developing overnight, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 7.46pm.... Read more of this article
Two Motorcyclists Injured In Separate Collisions
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a rental minicar on Blue Hole Hill, while another motorcyclist was hurt in a separate collision involving a taxi in Smith’s parish. A police spokesperson said, “The 61-year-old local male motorcyclist hurt in a collision with a rental mini-car along Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton parish around 5:15pm... Read more of this article
Shammi & Jason Joined Future Pro Academy
Bermudian footballers Shammi and Jason have joined the UK-based Future Pro Academy following their participation in the Bermuda Triangle Cup. A spokesperson said, “We’re pleased to welcome Jason to Future Pro as he begins his journey with the programme. Jason recently competed in the Bermuda Triangle Cup with Somerset Trojans and now joins Future... Read more of this article
Team Hayward To Host Back-To-School Event
Team Hayward will host a free back-to-school community event at CedarBridge Academy on August 30, featuring food, games and activities for families. A spokesperson said, “Team Hayward is inviting families and members of the wider community to come together for a Back to School Community Event at CedarBridge Academy on Sunday, August 30, from 4:00... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Competes At World Boccia
Bermudian athlete Yushae DeSilva-Andrade recorded her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships, falling 7-4 to China’s Yuan Yichu in a pool match in South Korea. Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade stayed competitive throughout the four-end contest before Yuan pulled ahead... Read more of this article
Kempe & Patton Continue ILCA Worlds
Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe recorded third and second-place finishes on the second day of the Elimination Series at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The two top-three finishes moved Kempe into third place in the Silver Fleet and 50th overall with 121 net points after nine races. Racing began at 12pm local time... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 29th. On Saturday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Independence of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship are scheduled... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Athene’s Credit Ratings
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] of the members of Athene Group. A statement from the rating agency said, “ Athene is the consolidation of the organization’s U.S. operating companies, along with its affiliated reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Castaways Of 1609′ Book Released
Based on the 1609 wreck of the Sea Venture, Ted Hill’s new book — The Admiral’s Island: The Bermuda Castaways of 1609 — recounts what is described as “one of history’s most remarkable stories of leadership, survival, and unlikely discovery.” The book’s synopsis said, “In 1609, a fleet of ships sails from Plymouth... Read more of this article
