Archive for August, 2026
DaRock Elite Academy Complete Spain Tour
Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Academy have completed a tour of Spain. The players trained at Atlético Madrid’s Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares, one of the club’s academy training bases, after previously visiting the Valencia academy and attending Valencia’s game against Celta Vigo. They also trained with a Getafe CF Academy coach... Read more of this article
Adara To Assist After Catastrophe In Nepal
The Bermuda-founded Adara Group is preparing to support communities in Nepal after catastrophic flash flooding struck the northern region of the country. In an official update, the organisation said: “All Adara staff are safe.” Adara said Nuwakot District, where its work in Ghyangfedi is based, had been affected by the wider disaster, although its... Read more of this article
Basketball League Gets Underway On Sept 26
The Bermuda Basketball Association has announced that team registration is now open for its upcoming league season, which tips off on September 26. A spokesperson said, “The stage is set. The lights are on. The competition is calling. The Bermuda Basketball Association League tips off on September 26th, bringing together the island’s... Read more of this article
Adam Hall Steals Two Bases For Goldeyes
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored twice and stole two bases as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 9-8 in ten innings in the American Association. Hall walked and stole second before scoring in Winnipeg’s three-run fifth inning, which tied the game at 5-5. He singled and stole second in the sixth before scoring on Ramón... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival Showcase Set For October 3
The Gombey Festival Showcase will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm at the Main Show Ring at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Doors will open at 4.30pm, and admission is complimentary. The rain date is Sunday, October 4. For past Bernews coverage of the Gombey Festival, click here. Related Stories Festival Celebrates Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Kempe 63rd & Patton 106th At Worlds In Ireland
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed two more races as the Elimination Series began at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Kempe, competing in the Silver Fleet, recorded finishes of seventh and 19th to move into 63rd place overall with 116 net points. Patton placed 14th and 17th in the Bronze... Read more of this article
Chelsea Defeat Nahki Wells & Luton Town
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells entered the game as second-half substitute as Luton Town lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge yesterday [Aug 27]. Wells replaced Callum Marshall in the 78th minute, with Luton trailing 1-0 following Danny Welbeck’s headed goal in the 50th minute. Chelsea doubled their advantage... Read more of this article
Two Award Nominations For Hamilton Princess
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings... Read more of this article
Video: Jordan Williams At IPSC Grand Final
The English-Speaking Union has released a video featuring Bermuda representative Jordan Williams delivering his speech during the 2026 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final. Williams was one of six finalists selected from a competition involving representatives from 45 countries and regions. The final was held at the Royal Institution... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of INPEX
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. [IIL] [Bermuda] amd said the outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect IIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as... Read more of this article
White Mountains Elects Stephen Klar To Board
White Mountains Insurance Group has elected Stephen Klar, former Wellington Management Group president and managing partner, to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Stephen Klar as a director of the Company. “Mr. Klar was formerly the President and a Managing... Read more of this article
Kiwon Waldron Finishes Second At Hoosier Park
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, recording a second-place finish in the Trot division. In Race 5, Waldron drove Happy To Help to a time of 1:58.0, finishing second in the Trot Class. Waldron returned for Race 14, driving Straightaway Jo in the Pace Class. The pair... Read more of this article
