Draw at Lord’s in St. David’s enables Cleveland County to retain the Cup
A dramatic draw at Lord’s in St. David’s allowed cup holders Cleveland County to retain the Eastern County Cup against challengers St. David’s Cricket Club. A three-hour rain delay significantly impacted play, with Cleveland County holding on for the draw in their innings.
After winning the toss, Cleveland County sent St. David’s in to bat. Despite the lengthy weather interruption, St. David’s managed to post a respectable total of 146 for 6 from 30.3 overs. The innings was anchored by a superb performance from Macai Simmons, who top-scored with a vital 50 not out from just 45 balls. Cleveland’s captain, Mackih McGowan, was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three crucial wickets for 45 runs.
In their reply, Cleveland County needed to bat out the overs to secure the draw and retain the trophy. They managed to do so, finishing on 93 for 6, with Dion Stovell top-scoring with 27 runs. St. David’s bowler Aaron Paynter was impressive, taking one wicket for just two runs from four overs.
Following the match, the individual awards were presented. Mackih McGowan was named Man of the Match for his crucial bowling performance. The coveted Man of the Series and Spinner of the Series awards went to Darrick Brangman of Bailey’s Bay, a recognition of his consistent excellence throughout the competition.
The draw for the 2026 competition has already been held, setting up some intriguing future clashes, with Cleveland County set to face Bailey’s Bay in the First Round.
Press release: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages recent college and university graduates who are currently unemployed to take advantage of a new opportunity designed to help them transition from higher education into meaningful careers.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., the Department will host a 30-minute virtual information session introducing graduates to the tools, training, and resources available to support their career journey.
Participants will learn how the Department connects Bermudians to:
Real-world work experience
Skill-building programmes
Professional networking opportunities
Potential job placements
There is also the opportunity to be included in the upcoming Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, which offers university graduates a practical pathway into the workforce.
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward explained, “The transition from the classroom to the workplace can feel overwhelming, but it is also a time full of potential. We want to ensure our graduates know they are not alone in this process. Through the DWDs programmes and partnerships, we are committed to opening doors, creating pathways, and equipping Bermuda’s young professionals with the skills and experience they need to thrive.” Graduates are encouraged to register today at https://tinyurl.com/DWDGAP. For more details, visit dwd.bm or call 297-7714.
[Back] Makao Butterfield; Minister Jason Hayward; Micah Looby; Enoch Ball [Front] Sarah Williams; Kandell Trott; Ean Welch; Daniella Ratteray (missing)
Hamilton, Bermuda August 29th, 2025— The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) recently celebrated the graduation of its 8th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program (SSEP) on Wednesday, August 27th, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI). This ceremony marked the end of the eight-week program, where seven young Bermudian entrepreneurs showcased their businesses and reflected on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Minister Jason Hayward
The event was attended by Minister of Economy and Labour, Hon. Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP, along with BEDC’s Board of Directors, Executive Director Erica Smith, BEDC staff, mentors, and the students’ families and friends. This gathering provided an opportunity to highlight the remarkable growth and creativity of Bermuda’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Minister Jason Hayward; Ean Welch (Metal & String); Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
Minister Hayward addressed the graduates, stating, “Entrepreneurship empowers young people to take charge of their future. Through this program, these students have proven what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. The Government remains committed to ensuring that support for youth entrepreneurship is not just seasonal, but sustained and strategic.”
Minister Jason Hayward; Enoch Ball (PlantScaping); Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
The students who received their completion certificates included:
Micah Looby – 7riple 7ev7n: A clothing brand offering logo t-shirts, with plans to expand into modern and vintage-inspired designs for teenagers and young adults.
Daniela Ratteray – Struck Marketing Co.: Passionate about transforming businesses with digital solutions, focusing on streamlining operations and boosting efficiency through technology.
Ean Welch – Metal & String: Specializing in small hand toys that support boredom relief, meditation, and anxiety management, while also offering repairs and maintenance for yo-yos.
Enoch Ball – PlantScaping: Providing expert landscaping and gardening services, including monthly maintenance and garden redesigns, with a focus on reliability and stress-free service.
Kandell Trott – Pure Potions: Offering Sea moss-based drinks as a natural and nutritious option to support health and wellness.
Makao Butterfield – Quench Lab Co.: Refreshing beverages including a family-recipe picnic drink and a modern twist on root beer, along with picnic drink syrups that require only water and ice.
Sarah Williams – Uncommon Interests: Selling anime merchandise featuring original art, including acrylic keychains, pins, stickers, and prints designed to promote self-expression.
Minister Jason Hayward; Kandell Trott (Pure Potions, LLC); Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
The program, which ran from June 30th to August 22nd, included training on finance, branding, marketing, and the award-winning IceHouse curriculum, along with insights on how artificial intelligence can be applied in business. Students were provided with startup funds and a weekly stipend to help them launch their businesses. To foster healthy competition, the top three revenue earners, Ean Welch, Kandell Trott and Enoch Ball were awarded additional financial prizes in the amount of$1,000, $750 and $500, respectively.
Minister Jason Hayward; Makao Butterfield (Quench Lab Co.); Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
A significant highlight of the program was the opportunity for students to sell their products at the Meet & Greet event on the City Hall Lawn on July 25th, giving them real-world experience in engaging with customers and generating sales.
Minister Jason Hayward; Micah Looby (7riple 7e7n); Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
Deputy Chairman of the Board Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP, also shared remarks, saying: “Tonight is not the end of your story. This program may be wrapping up, but the lessons you’ve gained and the confidence you’ve built will carry you forward. Whether you continue to grow your summer business, start something new, or take another path altogether, know that BEDC remains here to support you.”
Deshun Simmons, Assistant Communication & Development Officer and Program Coordinator, reflected on the program, stating: “This program is about more than running a summer business; it’s about planting the seeds of possibility. Over eight weeks, these students have learned how to problem-solve, take risks, and turn ideas into action. Watching them grow in confidence and ability has been inspiring, and I believe the skills they’ve gained will serve them for years to come. They remind us that Bermuda’s entrepreneurial future is bright.”
Jamahl Simmons (Deputy Chair of the BEDC)
For more information on the Summer Student Entrepreneur Program and the 2025 participants, please visit www.bedc.bm, contact info@bedc.bm, or call 292-5570.
About BEDC Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is Bermuda’s premier source of free, confidential business advice for entrepreneurs. The mission is to serve Bermuda’s local business community with the highest degree of professionalism by providing authoritative business advice, counsel, and loan guarantee support. Bermuda Business Starts Here! For more information, visit www.bedc.bm.
Section of North Shore Road will be effected on Sunday
Press release: The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that a lane closure will be in effect on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near 52 North Shore Road, on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
The closure is necessary to facilitate storm drain repair works being carried out by the Ministry’s masonry team. The works will take place between 7.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Traffic control will be managed using barricades, stop-and-go signs, and cones under the direction of Ministry representatives. Motorists are advised to use Harrington Sound Road and Middle Road, Smiths as alternative routes, and to proceed with caution in the area.
Please refer to the attached Road Traffic Notice for more details on this scheduled maintenance.
The victims of gun violence are not strangers … grassroots actions can steer young men onto a positive path
Ben Smith: “… Coaches who genuinely care won’t turn their backs. They dig in, they listen, they mentor, guide and sometimes they help fix what’s broken.”
Statement by Shadow Sports Minister Ben Smith: Young Black males in Bermuda are in crisis. There is simply no other way to put it and it’s way past time we take our heads out of the sand and face the truth.
Gun violence is not a distant problem. Even if you have not had to identify your son’s gun riddled body or break down when your child is lowered into the ground prematurely, these murdered men are not strangers. They are our children’s friends, our teachers’ students, teammates from all sports, neighbours and childhood friends. This crisis touches us all.
No one is exempted from being affected by gun violence, but there are some members of the community who have the privilege of distancing themselves from it.
We have had prayer vigils, marches, convoys and members of the community who have spoken passionately about the need to change the trajectory of the Black male’s future. The Government has created a National Violence Reduction Strategy.
And yet the violence continues. Bluntly put, we are not doing enough.
Although one may feel that only a grandiose solution can fix this problem, there are still grassroots actions that can make a difference in the community you live in.
One of the most powerful is simple. Become a coach.
Our young boys need role models. Our young men need guidance. They need someone who believes in them, challenges them, and helps them see a path beyond the streets.
When I was growing up, I loved all kinds of sports—I ran track and played tennis. I played golf and boxed, did karate and rugby but the sport I loved the most was swimming.
Mr Martin Allen was my first swim coach at Sharks Swim Club. He was the Head Coach from 1981 to 2001, and I had the honour of taking the reins from him upon his retirement.
He had a great influence not only on my athletic career but my character. He was a teacher and coach and he created a family environment with his club.
Other men, besides my father, who had a positive impact on my life through sports are Gareth Davis, Arnold Manders, Richard Goodwin and John Beard. Each of them from different walks of life, but all poured into me as a coach in one form or the other.
As the national swim coach for Bermuda, I endeavour to be like these men—to make a difference, one action at a time. Any coach will tell you, the best guidance is often given off the field, because our youth have to face so much when they leave the realm of sports and return to their everyday lives.
Good coaches have the ability to not only focus on training and competition but teach lessons about life.
For many in our community, life is not so rosy. But coaches who genuinely care won’t turn their backs. They dig in, they listen, they mentor, guide and sometimes they help fix what’s broken.
That is why I implore–if you love sport and want to make a difference, step forward. Become a coach. Join a club. Invest in the next generation. Every hour spent on a field,a court, in a gym or in a pool a young man is not lost on our streets.
This crisis is real. This solution is real. It begins with each of us. Let’s help our community.
Police press release: The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Knapton, Smith’s around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as 43-year-old, John Glasgow.
The BPS extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
A BPS Family Liaison Officer is providing relevant assistance to his family.
The investigation into this, the sixth road fatality in Bermuda this year, is ongoing.
The BPS are appealing for anyone with any information, to please contact the Investigating Officer, Police Constable, Dennis Joell on 717-2221or via e-mail, djoell@bps.bm
Information can also be provided by calling 211 or, through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/
Bermuda Broadcasting’s pre-match coverage of the Eastern County Cup final round is set to start at 8.30am today
Ready to roll: The venue for today’s final. Our cameras will be capturing all the action from Lord’s Photo: Ra’ees Tankard
The scene is set for today’s final round of the Eastern County Cup competition. Cup holders Cleveland County face off against the challengers, St. David’s Cricket Club.
Bermuda Broadcasting will be live here online, on ZFB TV7 and Power 95 radio.
Our pre-show, hosted by Ian Rawlins, will start at 8.30am and – weather permitting – match coverage begins at 10am.
The cup holders, led by captain Mackih McGowan, have made one change to their team, with Zeri Tomlinson replacing Damali Bell. Cleveland’s squad is bolstered by a host of players with valuable Cup Match experience, including vice-captain Steven Bremar Jr. and the versatile Dion Stovell, both from Somerset. The team also features players from St. George’s, including McGowan, Jason Anderson, Treadwell Gibbons Jr., and Allan Douglas Jr. The challengers, St. David’s, will be led by captain OJ Pitcher. Pitcher is on the verge of a personal milestone, needing just 34 runs to reach the 1000-run mark in the competition, a feat only achieved by a select few legends of the game. St. David’s has also recalled key players who featured in the St. George’s Cricket Club’s Cup Match team, including Jonte Smith, N’Zari Paynter, and Macai Simmons. The team will also feature George O’Brien Jr. and his nephew, Isaiah O’Brien. With two strong squads featuring a mix of experience and rising talent, the final round of the Eastern County Cup promises to be a thrilling contest for cricket fans.
The Wilks family are aiming to raise $100,000 to replace their fishing vessel ‘Hunter’s Luna Sea’, equipment and help keep their café, Two Fish in a Barrel, afloat
Rachel, Alex and Hunter Wilks at Two Fish in a Barrel, Dundonald Street. Photo: Chris Burville
A family who lost their commercial fishing vessel after a lightning strike are seeking community support with a fundraiser at the weekend.
The event takes place this Sunday, from 12 noon to 4pm at 10 Dundonald Street and will feature a fun castle and kids zone, silent auction, plus food and beverages.
A Go Fund Me page has so far attracted $10,000 in donations.
Many EU governments have sharply criticised Israel’s conduct of the war, particularly over the deaths of civilians and restrictions on supplies of humanitarian aid
International News via Reuters:
Foreign ministers from the European Union will confront their divisions over the war in Gaza on Saturday after the bloc’s humanitarian aid chief called on them to “find a strong voice that reflects our values and principles.”
Ministers from the EU’s 27 member countries will discuss the war – launched in response to the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas – at a meeting in the Danish capital Copenhagen.
Many EU governments have sharply criticised Israel’s conduct of the war, particularly over the deaths of civilians and restrictions on supplies of humanitarian aid.
The outcry intensified after a global hunger monitor that works with the United Nations and major aid agencies said last week it had determined there was famine in Gaza – a finding rejected by Israel.
But EU members have been divided over a common response, with some calling for economic measures to pressure Israel and others stressing a desire to maintain dialogue.
The EU’s executive body proposed last month to curb Israeli access to an EU research-funding programme but the proposal has so far not found enough support from member countries to pass.
Countries including France, the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland have shown support for the proposal but others such as Germany and Italy have not backed it so far, diplomats say.
Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for crisis management who oversees EU humanitarian aid, said it was “time for the EU to find a collective voice on Gaza”.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels this week, she declined to specify what action she thought should be taken but made clear she wanted more pressure on Israel.
“What is happening there is haunting me and should haunt all of us,” she said of Gaza. “Because this is a tragedy. And we will be judged by history.”
Israel has rejected criticism of its conduct of the war and says its military action is necessary to defeat Hamas.
Ministers will air their views at the Copenhagen meeting but are not expected to reach any decisions.
They are also expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and the future of some 210 billion euros ($245.85 billion) in Russian assets frozen in the EU under sanctions imposed on Moscow.
($1 = 0.8542 euros)
Reporting by Andrew Gray; Editing by Cynthia Osterman
Periods of thunderstorms and heavy rain expected; localised flooding possible
Advisory from the Government of Bermuda:
The public is reminded that a very unstable air mass will persist over Bermuda and its Marine areas for the next several days.
Periods of thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely to occur from today through the weekend. Localised flooding will be possible in areas that receive the heavier rainfall during this period.
The modest fine will mark a shift in new EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera’s approach to Big Tech violations from predecessor Margrethe Vestager’s focus on hefty deterrent penalties
International News via Reuters:
Alphabet’s Google is set to face a modest EU antitrust fine in the coming weeks for allegedly anti-competitive practices in its adtech business, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The decision by the European Commission follows a four-year long investigation triggered by a complaint from the European Publishers Council that subsequently led to charges in 2023 that Google allegedly favours its own advertising services over rivals.
The modest fine will mark a shift in new EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera’s approach to Big Tech violations from predecessor Margrethe Vestager’s focus on hefty deterrent penalties.
The sources said Ribera wants to focus on getting companies to end anti-competitive practices rather than punish them. The EU competition enforcer declined to comment.
Google referred to a 2023 blog post in which it criticised what it said was the Commission’s flawed interpretation of the adtech sector and that both publishers and advertisers have enormous choice.
The fine will likely not be on the scale of a record 4.3 billion euro penalty imposed on Google by the EU competition enforcer in 2018 for using its Android mobile operating system to quash rivals.
The company was also slapped with a 2.42 billion euro fine in 2017 for using its own price comparison shopping service to gain an unfair advantage over smaller European rivals, and a 1.49 billion euro fine in 2019 for abusing its dominance to stop websites using brokers other than its AdSense platform.
Google’s 2024 advertising revenue, including from search services, Gmail, Google Play, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Ad Manager, AdMob and AdSense, amounted to $264.6 billion or 75.6% of total revenue. It is the world’s dominant digital-advertising platform.
Google does not provide revenue figures for its adtech business which relates to advertising on other websites and not Search ads.
Ribera will not order Google to sell part of its adtech business, despite her predecessor’s suggestion that the company could divest its DoubleClick for Publishers tool and AdX ad exchange, the people said, confirming a Reuters story last year.
They said the EU may not have to issue a break-up order at all as a U.S. judge has set a September trial date on potential remedies for Google’s dominance in ad tools used by online publishers.
Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Kirsten Donovan
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