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Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was defeated by top seed Shahjahan Khan in the opening round of the Men’s World Squash Championship Qualifying Event in St. Louis. Competing at the Missouri Athletic Club, Carrick was drawn against the top-ranked American. Khan secured a straight-sets victory, winning 11-4, 11-5, 11-5 in a match that lasted 25 …

Bermuda’s CARIFTA swim team received an official welcome home from Minister Alexa Lightbourne, who praised their achievements and commended their pride and discipline in representing the island. A Government spokesperson said, “Last evening [Thursday] Bermuda’s CARIFTA swim team was officially welcomed home by the Minister of Home Affairs and Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, …

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere will make a late decision on the fitness of Nahki Wells ahead of tomorrow’s [April 12] EFL Vertu Trophy final against Stockport County at Wembley Stadium. Wells, 35, started Monday’s 3-0 League One win away to AFC Wimbledon but was forced off after 16 minutes with a groin injury. Wilshere …

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery and the Wisconsin Badgers secured a 2-1 victory over North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the semi-finals of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship in Las Vegas. The win sends Wisconsin into the national final, where they will face either Denver Pioneers or Michigan Wolverines. Montgomery, a forward, …

A new bonus podcast from Eye On Annapolis features a discussion on the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race, highlighting preparations and insights from race organizers. The Eye On Annapolis website said, “Today, we head to the Eastport Yacht Club, where I sit down with Bert Bossar to talk about the 2026 Mustang Survival Annapolis …

Bermudian athlete Sancho Smith delivered a strong performance for Clayton State University at the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet, as the Lakers continued preparations for the postseason. With the Georgia Tech Invitational scheduled in two weeks, the meet served as a key opportunity for Smith to compete across multiple events. Smith recorded a time of …

Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows helped Virginia State University [VSU] secure a 4-0 win over Virginia Union in their latest CIAA match. Burrows teamed with Damita Bollers in the number three doubles position, defeating Virginia Union’s Marianna Brooks and Andrea Sanjurjo 6-0 to give VSU the doubles point. In singles play, Burrows, competing at the …

Carifta athletes returned home last evening, with Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Alexa Lightbourne celebrating their dedication, sportsmanship, and impressive performances. The Government posted the photos below online, saying, “Bermuda gave a heroes welcome to our CARIFTA athletes, who returned home last evening. “The Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture …

Bermuda’s offshore powerboat teams will compete at the IHRA New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend. The S-25 Team Bermuda crew of David Selley and Steven Bridges head into the event in confident form after winning the Super Stock class at the opening round in St Petersburg. The pair secured pole position before going on …

Warwick Football Academy concluded their participation in the Easter International Cup in Florida. The under-12 boys reached the Bronze final of the Under-12 White Division after defeating Orlando City Soccer Club 3-1 in the semi-final. They were beaten 2-1 by Coerfontaine FC in the final at the Austin Tindall Sports Complex. The under-13 girls advanced …

The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June 6th, 2026, with the organizers saying the event will be “another electrifying week of world-class cricket, entertainment, and community celebration.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June …

The Mixed Majors Bowling League title race intensified at Warwick Lanes as league leaders Fight Back delivered a decisive win over their nearest rivals during a high-scoring night. In the evening’s top matchup, first-place Fight Back defeated second-place Spare Change 14-6. Third-place Unpredictable capitalized on Spare Change’s defeat, also recording a 14-6 win over fourth-place …

The LB Football Academy will host a summer camp for young players from June 29 to August 28 at Bermuda High School for Girls. It will run daily from 9am to 4pm and is open to boys and girls aged 5 to 15. The programme will accommodate up to 50 players per week, with sessions …

Gabriella Arnold set a course record to win the 35th PUMA Women’s Cross Country Cycling Classic in Belize. Arnold completed the 71.5-mile route from San Ignacio to Belize City in 3:03:15, breaking the previous record of 3:07:29 set by Mexico’s Brenda Aguayo in 2007. The Bermudian finished nine minutes clear of Mexico’s Mariana Valadez Ortiz, …

Bermuda footballer Logan Jiménez scored twice as Hibernian Under-19 beat Rangers Under-19 4-2 away to reach the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals. With the score at 2-2, a Hibernian corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the area, where Jimenez reacted quickest to fire a first-time effort that slipped under the Rangers goalkeeper …

Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped lead the Tulane Green Wave to victory at the SEISA Open Team Race Conference Championship, as the team completed the regatta with an unbeaten record. Racing in mid-70s temperatures with a southeasterly breeze, competitors began in 7-10 knot winds that strengthened into the mid-teens during the afternoon, shifting to the …

Bermuda’s Cameron Basden was named the Sunshine State Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Week after his standout performance. A statement from the University said, “Barry University men’s track and field captured its first Sunshine State Conference weekly honor of the 2026 season, as Sophomore Cameron Basden was named the conference’s weekly award recipient, …

DaRock Elite Academy teamed up with the West Ham United Elite Camp to host a Spring Break camp at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The event formed part of the launch of the Clyde Best documentary, Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story, which will be screened at the Earl Cameron Theatre, …

The Bermuda swimming team finished seventh in the standings at the Carifta Championships in Martinique. Bermuda won five medals — one gold, two silver and two bronze — to accumulate 205 points. The girls’ 15–17 4×100 metres medley relay team of Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes and Katherine Wheddon secured gold. Mewett also claimed …

The 2025/26 Commercial Bowling League season concluded at Warwick Lanes, with Strike Force confirmed as champions despite a final-round loss to mid-table Pin Heads. Strike Force entered the final fixtures with the title already secured but fell 3-1 to sixth-place Pin Heads, who finished the season with an upset win over the leaders. Second-place Too …

Blake Montgomery and his University of Wisconsin Badgers team have reached their first Frozen Four since 2010 after captain Ben Dexheimer scored 24 seconds into overtime to claim a 4-3 win over top-seeded Michigan State. Wisconsin trailed late in the NCAA Regional Final at the DCU Centre but forced overtime with a late surge. Dexheimer’s …

Somersfield Academy will hold its annual golf fundraiser on April 24 at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce its annual golf fundraiser, taking place on April 24 at Port Royal Golf Course. This year’s event will bring together a strong group of community partners in support of one …

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] teammates have been named the 2025–26 Tournament of Champions Series winners, marking the program’s first national title of the season in collegiate equestrian competition. The SCAD Bees produced a dominant campaign during the series’ 35th anniversary season, winning three of the four major shows …

Organisers of the Convex End-to-End are calling for volunteers and road marshals to support this year’s event. The annual charity, now in its 39th year, will be held on May 2. Road marshals play a key role in guiding participants safely along the course and ensuring everyone reaches the finish line smoothly,” read a social …

A team of young Optimist sailors have concluded their competitions at the Sailing Point Easter Regatta in Slovenia. The island’s team included Jesse Savage, Thomas McBain, Heath Meyers, Elaine Jones, Rex Henagulph, Miguel Leite, Walker Smith and Alfie Jansma. McBain finished nineteenth, Meyers 50th and Savage 64th in the Gold fleet. In the Silver fleet, …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association has announced that FIVB instructor Rick Bevis will join the organisation for the next six months through the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Programme. Bevis, an FIVB instructor and Canadian national coach evaluator, will work with BVA coaches and assist with the development of athletes. He will also help lead the Central American …

Luton Town striker Nahki Wells is a doubt for the EFL Vertu Trophy final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday [April 12] after being forced off injured in their 3-0 win away to AFC Wimbledon on Monday. The 35-year-old started the match but lasted only 16 minutes before going down and signalling he could not continue. …

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins is in line to make his debut for Manly Marlins in their Shute Shield season opener on Saturday [April 11]. The fly-half is expected to feature in his side’s away fixture against the Hunter Wildfires at the Newcastle No 2 Sports Ground in Newcastle West. The 23-year-old most recently …

Teagan Mewett claimed her third medal at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 7]. Mewett won bronze in the girls’ 15 to 17 100 metres breaststroke in 1min 16.35sec. She had already claimed the island’s first medal at the annual regional competition, claiming bronze in the female 15 to 17 200 breaststroke final …

At the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada and the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Martinique, Bermuda athletes delivered standout performances, winning multiple medals at the prestigious regional championships. A Government spokesperson said, “The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held in Grenada from 4–6 April, highlighted Bermuda’s strong representation across track and field. Competing against the Caribbean’s best, Bermuda’s athletes …

Aeziah Divine has completed his first official test of the R&G Moto4 British Cup season, delivering a promising performance that marks a significant step forward for the young racer. Over two days of testing at Donington Park race circuit in Leicestershire, England, six sessions were held in total with Divine consistently finishing in the top …

Triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have climbed the latest World Triathlon rankings. Hawley enjoyed a solid season start to the season, finishing fifth at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Gulfport, moving to 87th in the world rankings. She sits 70th in the World Triathlon Championship Series standings and sixteenh in the Americas rankings. Smith, …

Cyclist Conor White delivered a pair of impressive displays in the Good Friday track racing at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London. Hosted by Full Gas Cycling, the UCI Class 2 event drew a world-class field from across Europe, North America, and the UK. Competing in the UCI Elite Men’s Endurance Division, White provided a …

Bermuda’s Jordan Vieira and Pj Rodrigues contributed to Eckerd College’s fourth-place finish at the SAISA Open Team Race Championship after a weekend marked by changing wind conditions. Competing in a seven-team field, the Eckerd Tritons finished the two-day regatta with an 8-10 record. Racing took place in Florida under variable conditions, beginning with a southerly …

The Continental Bowling League title race continues to move toward a decisive finish following a high-scoring Week 29 of the 2025/26 season at Warwick Lanes. League leaders Nifty Rollers strengthened their position at the top with a 23-4 win over eighth-place New Hope. Second-place Under Dawgs remained in contention with a 24-3 victory over fifth-place …

Rory Shepherd won his second silver medal after placing second in the boys’ 13 to 14 200 metres individual medley on the final day of the Carifta Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 6]. Shepherd, who also claimed silver in the male 13 to 15 50 backstroke on Saturday, finished the 200 individual medley in 2min …

Bermuda footballer Nia Christopher scored on her debut for Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjorour in their 3-1 defeat to Breioablik in the Iceland Super Cup final. After extreme Arctic weather forced the abandonment of the original fixture after just ten minutes, the rescheduled match went ahead on Friday [April 3]. Christopher netted in the 79th minute, …

Somerset Primary is advancing toward FIDE EDU recognition as its chess programme fosters student learning, character development, and social-emotional skills. A Government spokesperson said, “Somerset Primary is progressing toward international recognition by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission [FIDE EDU], marking a significant milestone in the school’s efforts to use chess as a tool to …

The BTA Home Event took place at the Harrington Sound Dock, featuring competitors across various age groups and distance categories. In the Over 16 years old category, Jackson Langley secured the overall victory with a total time of 52:12. Langley completed the 685-meter swim in 8:17, the 17.8 km bike segment in 27:58, and the …

The Dandy Town Hornets secured the Bermuda Premier Division title with a 2-1 victory over St. George’s Colts at Wellington Oval. Dandy Town entered the match needing a win to clinch the title but fell behind in the 18th minute when Drewonde Bascome scored for St. George’s Colts. The Hornets responded one minute later through …

Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge broke a long-standing national junior record on the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Following his gold medal in the Under-20 100m, Outerbridge clocked 20.54 seconds in the Under-20 Boys 200m heat. The time secured his heat victory and surpassed the Bermuda Junior Record …

Sanchez Smith won Bermuda’s second medal at the Carifta Games in Grenada yesterday [April 5]. Smith claimed silver in the under-17 boys’ 3,000 metres final in a personal best time of 9min 22sec at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Myers came seventh in the open girls’ 3,000 final in 10:56.07. Miles Outerbridge secured …

Bermuda’s female 15 to 17 4×100 metres medley team won a gold medal on the second night of the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 5]. Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes, and Katherine Wheddon finished in 4min 36.77sec at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre. Cayman Islands came second in 4:36.77, with the …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island drew 0-0 at home to Detroit City in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [April 4]. Rhode Island are twelfth in the Eastern Conference after four games this season. They are away to Lexington SC on Saturday. Head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New England …

Bermuda footballer Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury’s 4-2 defeat away to Actonians in the FA Women’s National League Division One South East today [April 5]. The Bermuda women’s national team captain, who plays in midfield, scored the opening goal of the game with a powerful effort in the twelfth minute. AFC Sudbury are eleventh …

Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson scored a penalty in AFC Bournemouth’s 5-1 win at home to AFC Wimbledon in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division today [April 5]. The winger netted from the penalty spot to make it 3-1 in the 68th minute. AFC Bournemouth are third in the table with 43 points from …

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill scored for FC United of Manchester in their 5-0 win at home to Fleetwood Town in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League today [April 5]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, scored her team’s fifth goal and created their third. She has scored nine goals so far this …

Bermudian youth rugby teams faced significant challenges during the second day of the Tropical Rugby Tournament. The Under-14 boys’ division moved into Consolation Pool C fixtures following a difficult opening day. In their first match on Sunday, Bermuda faced Golden Eagle Rugby. While the Bermudian defense held firm in the early stages, Golden Eagle secured …

Teagan Mewett and Rory Shepherd have won medals for Bermuda at the Carifta Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 4]. Mewett claimed the island’s first medal at the annual regional competition, winning bronze in the female 15 to 17 200 metres breaststroke final in 2min 45.80. Meanwhile, Shepherd claimed silver in the male 13 to 15 …

Argentina, Guatemala, and Panama have submitted bids to host the 2029 Junior Pan American Games – which Bermuda is likely to send a team to compete in — with the official candidate cities to be announced on June 19. A spokesperson said, “The Olympic Committees of Argentina, Guatemala, and Panama have nominated their respective cities, demonstrating …