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Manders And Jones To Compete In Jamaica
Pickleball pair Gavin Manders and Benjamin Jones are set to compete in the Pickle & Chill Christmas Classic in Kingston, Jamaica. The tournament, hosted at the Pickle & Chill facility, has become a staple of the regional calendar. Manders and Jones recently enjoyed success at the Jamaica International Pickleball Open, securing the Men’s... Read more of this article
David Bascome’s Baltimore Defeated By Wave
Head coach David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 7-6 away to the Milwaukee Wave in the Major Arena Soccer League on Friday [December 19]. The Wave scored an overtime goal to clinch the win. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s assistant coach. Baltimore... Read more of this article
Football: Somerset & Devonshire Cougars Win
The Shield and Friendship Trophy quarter-finals took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club with a double-header. Shield The Somerset Trojans defeated St. David’s 4-0 to advance to the Shield semi-finals. Enrique Mendes scored the opening goal in the 25th minute. An own goal doubled the Somerset lead before halftime. In the second half, Leo Burgess... Read more of this article
Taylor Carrick Reaches Second Round
Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick reached the second round of the $6,000 Men’s Georgia Open at the Atlanta Community Squash Centre in Atlanta. Carrick received a first-round bye as a seeded player; however, his journey in the PSA Challenger Tour event ended when he was defeated by Mexico’s Wally de los Santos in the second round. De los Santos... Read more of this article
Butterfield And Clemons Face Each Other
Footballers Milan Butterfield and Willie Clemons found themselves on opposing teams when Halesowen Town faced Leiston in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central yesterday [December 20]. Clemons started for Leiston, who won the match 2-1, with fellow midfielder Butterfield starting for Halesowen. Leiston are eighth in the table, while... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Jai Simmons
The police have confirmed the death of 17-year-old Jai Simmons, who died following injuries sustained in a collision. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Jai Simmons as the 17-year-old male, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle collision which occurred on Parson’s Road, near the junction... Read more of this article
Swimming: BASA Qualification Meet Results
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] Long Course Qualification Meet took place at the National Sports Centre pool. Madelyn Moore won the women’s 15 and over 50m backstroke with a time of 30.52. Violet Smith finished in second place, recording a time of 33.15. In the girls 13-14 50m butterfly, Zara Bule finished first in 40.59. Riana Robinson... Read more of this article
Sunday Dec 21st: “Good News” Spotlight
News that Alana Wilson earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for November, the PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk raised a total of $40,000 to support the Coalition for the Protection of Children, and the Kitson Group of Companies officially marked 75 years of business in Bermuda were among the positive news stories from the past week. Additional... Read more of this article
AM Best Reviews Vantage Risk Ratings
AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Vantage Risk Ltd. [Bermuda] and its affiliates, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company and Vantage Risk Assurance Company [both domiciled in Wilmington, DE], which do business... Read more of this article
Lancashire Holdings Ratings Upgraded By S&P
Lancashire Holdings Limited announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings for the Company’s core [re]insurance subsidiaries from ‘A-’ to ‘A’. A spokesperson said, “Lancashire Holdings Limited announces that S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has raised its long-term... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Two Robberies
Police are investigating a pair of robberies that took place on December 17 in Smith’s and Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1.00pm on Wednesday December 17, 2025, police responded to a reported robbery in the area of Specialty Inn restaurant, Smiths. “The victim informed officers that while making deliveries as part of his... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday December 21
Sunday, December 21 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset will be at 5.18pm. High tide will be at 9.11am... Read more of this article
