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Erica Hawley Finishes 3rd At Triathlon Montreal
Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley raced to a third-place finish at the Americas Triathlon Cup Montreal this weekend. Hawley completed the course in 57 minutes and 36 seconds. The women’s race was won by Desirae Ridenour of Canada, who finished in 57:12, 24 seconds ahead of Hawley. Earlier this season, Ridenour became the first Canadian woman in... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Wins Time Trial In Guadeloupe
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins won the individual time trial stage of the Tour de Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe. Hopkins completed the 12.6-kilometer course from Grand-Bourg to Morne des Pères in 18 minutes and 43 seconds. He finished ahead of yellow jersey holder Benjamin Le Ny of Team CAMA CCD, who posted a time of 19:19. Damien Urcel of Team Madras... Read more of this article
Pacers Win Eight More Medals In North Carolina
Athletes from the Bermuda Pacers Track Club won six gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Russell E. Blunt East Coast Invitational at Durham Memorial Stadium in North Carolina. Bermudian athletes won six separate 1500-meter [1500m] events. In the girls’ 1500m races, Naomi MacGuinness won the 11-12 division with a time of 4:58.90. Riana Robinson... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday July 20th “Good News” Spotlight
News that Bermuda’s athletes won five medals at the Island Games including two gold medals in football, Ziafra Wade-Davis from the Accountant General’s Department earned the PSEA Award and BELCO awarded $190,000 in scholarships to 22 students were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. Other good news stories included 17... Read more of this article
Bobb Wins 400M At Harry Jerome Track Classic
Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb won the women’s 400m A final at the Harry Jerome Track Classic in Canada, recording a time of 52.29 seconds at the Swangard Stadium. Bobb finished ahead of Canadian international Madeline Price, who placed second in 52.91 seconds, while fellow Canadian Kyra Constantine was third with a time of 54.21 seconds. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pacers Win Seven Medals In NC
Athletes with the Bermuda Pacers Track Club secured seven medals, including four gold, on the opening day of the Russell E. Blunt East Coast Invitational at Durham Memorial Stadium in North Carolina. The team found significant success in the 3000-meter events. Naomi MacGuinness won the 11-12 Girls Division in 13:05.09, and Riana Robinson won the 13-14... Read more of this article
Bernice Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday
Bernice Winifred Delores Smith recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with Premier David Burt and Deputy Speaker Lovitta Foggo visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. A Government spokesperson said, “Last Saturday [July 12], surrounded by love and laughter, Mrs. Bernice Winifred Delores Smith celebrated an extraordinary milestone, her... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Six Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda enjoyed another spectacular day at the Island Games in Orkney after the men’s under-23 and women’s football teams both secured gold medals today [July 18]. The men’s team defeated Ynys Mon 3-1 thanks to goals from Jace Donawa, Mason Christian and Andrew Armstrong. Christian hailed the “special group”... Read more of this article
Stars & Chasers Win Netball Summer League
Lady Stars and Storm Chasers have claimed championship titles in Bermuda’s Netball Summer League, following the conclusion of a competitive 2025 season. In the women’s division, Lady Stars secured the league title, led by standout scorer Marissa Brangman, who finished as the highest goal scorer with 105 goals. PHC’s Melissa Burrows was named best... Read more of this article
Videos: Jake Brislane Wins Silver Medal
Jake Brislane won Bermuda’s third medal – and second of the day – after claiming silver in the men’s 5,000 metres final at the Island Games in Orkney today [July 17]. Brislane, who placed fifth in the 1,500 final on Tuesday, finished in a time of 15min 15.38sec. Christopher Bain, of Guernsey, won the race in 15:13.55. Golfer Sienna Mosquera... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Men Win Semi-Final
Bermuda’s under-23 men’s national team are through to the final of the Island Games after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Jersey in Orkney today [July 17]. They will face Ynys Môn in the final at 11.30am Bermuda time — a rematch of their fiery group stage clash that ended 2-2. Coach John Barry Nusum’s side fell behind in the 20th minute... Read more of this article
Bermuda Motors Celebrates Joy Burgess’ Sales
Bermuda Motors Ltd. [BML] is celebrating sales team member Joy [Cansu] Burgess for achieving record-breaking retail performance in early 2025 and being formally recognized at BMW Headquarters in Germany. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Motors Ltd. proudly celebrates the achievement Joy [Cansu] Burgess, who joined the BMW & MINI sales team late... Read more of this article
