Is life insurance outdated?
A recent topic that has circled the Seely homestead in recent weeks is life insurance, as our annual premium payments were due and whether the policies we purchased 18 years ago for specific purposes …
Tithing with a credit card — not best way to give
Dear Dave,
The church I attend encourages people to do their tithes through using credit cards and debit cards. How do you feel about this?
The church I attend encourages people to do their tithes through using credit cards and debit cards. How do you feel about this?
— Tae
Dear Tae,
As you may have heard, I’m against debt…
Video: Jack Harvey Wins CAC Games Silver
Jack Harvey has claimed his second medal for Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Harvey won silver in the 100 metres backstroke A final in 54.56sec, adding to the bronze he claimed in the 50 backstroke A final. The 23-year-old, who also competed at the Commonwealth Games in …
Seven Dancers Earn Foundation Scholarships
Zh’Ky Johnson Tuzo, Ava-Joy Moreno, Skye Minors, Vidya Cannonier Watson, Penelope Barker, Soleil Richardson and Aura Doran all earned scholarships from the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda [NDFB] celebrated the island’s brightest dance talent at its 2026 Awards Presentation, awarding more than $50,000 in scholarships, bursaries …
Everest Group Reports Q2 2026 Results
Everest Group Ltd. reported its second quarter 2026 results. A spokesperson said, “Everest delivered a strong quarter driven by meaningful contributions from both underwriting income across our Core businesses and investments resulting in an annualized total shareholder return of 16.8%. The results this quarter show the strength of the franchise we have built and the benefits …
Defiant Isaiah O’Brien does best to salvage draw for St George’s
Amid all the carnage inflicted by the Somerset bowlers on the final day of Cup Match, Isaiah O’Brien stood tall at the crease.
O’Brien defied Somerset for over an hour in his second innings to almost …
O’Brien defied Somerset for over an hour in his second innings to almost …
Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones sign off from Cup Match in style
Dion Stovell and Malachi Jones finished their Cup Match careers in stunning fashion by playing a huge part in Somerset’s victory.
Stovell scored 52 runs and picked up match figures of seven wickets fo…
Stovell scored 52 runs and picked up match figures of seven wickets fo…
In what may be remembered
In what may be remembered as “The West End Massacre”, Somerset laid waste to St George’s, performing what had appeared impossible before Thursday morning.
Somerset Cruise to Cup Match Glory with Dominant Innings Victory
Somerset Cricket Club retained the Cup Match trophy in commanding fashion, defeating St. George’s Cricket Club by an innings and 90 runs after a dominant second
Somerset Wins 2026 Cup Match Classic
Somerset have retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and 87 runs at Somerset Cricket Club. Somerset resumed day two on 277 for seven and lost their eighth wicket almost immediately when Dion Stovell was caught by Nzari Paynter off the bowling of Keegan Jones for 52. Stovell, playing in …
Jack Harvey picks up second medal at CAC Games
Jack Harvey doubled his medal tally at the Central American and Caribbean Games when finishing second in the 100 metres backstroke.
Harvey went one better than 24 hours earlier, when he finished third…
Harvey went one better than 24 hours earlier, when he finished third…
Somerset bowl St George’s out twice in day to win Cup Match
Champions Somerset bowled St George’s out twice in a day to claim a fantastic Cup Match victory on home soil.
A fine batting performance on the opening day of the Annual Classic had taken the pressure…
A fine batting performance on the opening day of the Annual Classic had taken the pressure…
Kaden Hopkins wins opening stage of Tour of Guadeloupe
Kaden Hopkins put the disappointment of finishing fourth at the Central American and Caribbean Games behind him with a fantastic ride to win the opening prologue at the Tour de Guadeloupe on Friday.
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Before a stadium now having
Before a stadium now having a full complement of accoutrements, Jones reached back into his prime, calling forth one last burst of brutality, which he reined down upon a St George’s attack, already softened and weary from many fruitless hours spent in the field.
Cup Match 2026 Day 2
Cup Match 2026 Day 2 (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Police update on searches & checks
Traffic checkpoints result in five driving under the influence offences and three bladed articles seized
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In a social media post, poli
Concacaf Rejects FIFA World Cup Proposal
Concacaf and its 41 Member Associations have unanimously rejected a FIFA proposal to establish “FIFA Forward Enterprise” and sell interests in the FIFA World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over transparency, governance, and due process. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf is a confederation united by the love of our game, where football comes first. Guided …
Conor White breaks new ground at Commonwealth Games
Conor White took on world-record holders and Olympians when he broke new ground by becoming Bermuda’s first track cyclist at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.
White finished eighteenth in the individu…
White finished eighteenth in the individu…
Jessica Lewis into 400m T54/53 final at Commonwealth Games
There was delight for Jessica Lewis as she set a season-best of 58.90sec to secure a place in the final of the women’s 400m T53/54 combined race at the Commonwealth Games.
Racing in the second of two …
Racing in the second of two …
Roads will close tomorrow for The Bacchanal Run
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of traffic interruptions on Dutton Avenue associated with the Bacchanal Run event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, w
At approximately 3:10 p.m. on
At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, police officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Middle Road, near Hog Bay Level, Sandys, when they had cause to stop a motorcycle being ridden by a male.
PartnerRe Reports 2026 First Half Results
PartnerRe Ltd. reported first-half 2026 net income of $447 million, supported by strong underwriting performance and higher net investment income. A spokesperson said, “PartnerRe Ltd. today reported first half 2026 results Highlights Gross premiums written of $5.42 billion Non-life gross written premiums of $4.10 billion Life and Health gross written premiums of $1.32 billion Net …
Opinion: Our deteriorating road network needs urgent attention
OBA raises questions it says every Bermudian should be asking about our roads and infrastructure
Statement by Thomas Harvey, who ran as the One Bermuda
Jack Harvey On Winning Bronze At CAC Games
Jack Harvey won Bermuda’s first medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday [July 30]. Harvey claimed bronze in the men’s 50 metres backstroke A final at the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Centre, finishing in 25.33sec. The 23-year-old, who competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, won his heat …
Officer in hospital after police chase with underage rider
A teenager was arrested yesterday after a police pursuit across more than four miles that ended in a collision in which an officer was injured.
The Bermuda Police Service said that traffic enforcement…
The Bermuda Police Service said that traffic enforcement…
Police officer hurt after motorcycle pursuit ends in collision
A 17-year-old was arrested after a collision and the officer was taken to hospital
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At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2
Tough day for Bermuda teams at CAC Games
Bermuda teams endured a tough time in their respective assignments at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Thursday.
In women’s beach volleyball, Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard were bested 21…
In women’s beach volleyball, Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard were bested 21…
A 31-year-old Bermudian living in
A 31-year-old Bermudian living in the UK is due to face trial in December after denying charges of strangulation and assault.
The first day of Cup
The first day of Cup Match yielded excitement, hardship, transgression, and enough drama—on and off the field—to make a soap opera jealous.
With so many hours lost to rain delays and debates over whose picnic spread was superior, the annual affair was reduced to an exhibition match—leaving extracurricular antics to fill the competitive gap.
With so many hours lost to rain delays and debates over whose picnic spread was superior, the annual affair was reduced to an exhibition match—leaving extracurricular antics to fill the competitive gap.
2026 Cup Match Day One Wrap-Up
Somerset overcame a delayed start to seize control on the opening day of Cup Match at Somerset Cricket Club today [July 30]. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the holders reached 276 for six off 63.1 overs at the close after play was delayed by rain and safety concerns involving scaffolding at the …
Spectators enjoy the Cup Match atmosphere
The first day of Cup Match drew thousands of cricket fans, families and visitors to Somerset today. Amid friendly rivalries and colourful fashions, good food, m
Sabir leads Somerset recovery on rain-delayed first day of Cup Match
Somerset Cricket Club recovered superbly from an early setback to close the opening day of the 2026 Cup Match Classic on 277 for 6, after persistent rain delay
Wait times and delays fail to deter Cup Match spirit
Thousands of spectators shrugged off long waits and a delayed start time to celebrate the first day of Cup Match.
Veterans and first-timers from Britain, Canada and even Luxembourg donned their colour…
Veterans and first-timers from Britain, Canada and even Luxembourg donned their colour…
Athletes Pay Tribute To Sir Garfield Sobers
Bermuda joined fellow Caribbean nations in paying tribute to one of the region’s greatest sporting icons when the Barbados Olympic Association held a memorial ceremony at the Athletes’ Village during the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday [July 29]. The ceremony coincided with the funeral of Sir Garfield Sobers in …
Somerset in charge after first day of Cup Match
After abnormal scenes off the pitch on the first day of Cup Match, things took on a very familiar look in the middle when play started.
With customers locked out of the grounds for a number of hours …
With customers locked out of the grounds for a number of hours …
Jack Harvey wins bronze medal in pool at CAC Games
Swimmer Jack Harvey won Bermuda’s first medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games on Thursday evening.
Harvey finished a fantastic third in the 50 metres backstroke in Dominican Republic, touc…
Harvey finished a fantastic third in the 50 metres backstroke in Dominican Republic, touc…
Tiara DeRosa finishes seventh in discus final at Commonwealths
Tiara DeRosa threw 49.52 metres in the final of the women’s discus at the Commonwealth Games to finish seventh.
The Bermuda national record holder had a consistent series of throws but did not match t…
The Bermuda national record holder had a consistent series of throws but did not match t…
Bermuda and Concacaf rejects Fifa World Cup sell-off plans
Bermuda has joined the 40 other Concacaf member nations in rejecting Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell off commercial World Cup rights to private investors.
In an “emergency” meeting …
In an “emergency” meeting …
Cup Match 2026 Day 1
Cup Match 2026 Day 1 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
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BFA in ‘emergency’ meeting to discuss Fifa World Cup sell-off
The Bermuda Football Association is taking part in an “emergency” Concacaf meeting on Thursday to discuss Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell commercial rights for the World Cup to private …
Nahki Wells Scores For Luton In Friendly
Bermuda forward Nahki Wells scored as Luton Town cruised to a 5-0 victory over Sky Bet League Two side Walsall in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at The Brache yesterday [July 29]. Wells, introduced shortly after the hour mark with Luton leading 4-0, completed the scoring with a composed finish. Luton play in League One. Related …
Norre Robinson Suffers Hamstring Injury
Bermuda sprinter Norre Robinson suffered a hamstring injury during the men’s 200 metres heats at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow yesterday [July 29]. Robinson pulled up in heat eight and was unable to finish the race. Jarita Vickers, the Bermuda team manager, told Bernews: “He started really well coming off the first turn. “However, exiting …
SOMERSET, Bermuda
SOMERSET, Bermuda — The 2026 Cup Match Classic faced yet another weather-related setback Thursday morning after Somerset Cricket Club temporarily closed all gates to the grounds while engineers carried out safety inspections on several scaffolding structures.
Okera Bascome Scores 21 Runs In Win
Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome helped Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI to a three-wicket victory over Rugby First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [July 25]. Batting first, Rugby were bowled out for 115 in 34.2 overs, with wicketkeeper Bascome taking three catches. In reply, Coventry & North Warwickshire reached …
Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaps into Commonwealth Games final
Blustery winds made things tricky for Jah-Nhai Perinchief at the Commonwealth Games, but he overcame the conditions today to qualify for the triple jump final.
At the same time, Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb…
At the same time, Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb…
Bermudian to stand trial in UK for strangulation, assault
A Bermudian in the UK is expected to stand trial in December for allegedly strangling and beating a woman.
Gavaska Bascome, 31, pleaded not guilty to a strangulation charge when he appeared by video a…
Gavaska Bascome, 31, pleaded not guilty to a strangulation charge when he appeared by video a…
Tiara DeRosa Chasing National Record
Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa hopes to break her national record when she competes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow today [July 30]. The 28-year-old warmed up for the Games by breaking her previous national record after finishing third at the Throw Town Ramona meeting, part of the Oklahoma Throws Series, with a throw of 51.10 …
Foundation gives backing to dancers
Seven young dancers have received financial assistance to help pursue their dreams.
The 2026 recipients of the National Dance Foundation scholarships were revealed during a presentation at O’Hara Hou…
The 2026 recipients of the National Dance Foundation scholarships were revealed during a presentation at O’Hara Hou…
PartnerRe records $447m in first-half net income
PartnerRe generated net income of $447 million in the first half of 2026 as strong underwriting performance across its non-life business and higher investment income offset unrealised losses on its in…
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