Bermuda Healthcare Services is doubling its sponsorship of Pembroke Hamilton Club.

Former Premier Ewart Brown, the executive chairman of BHCS, said the club would receive $20,000 instead of the $10,000 donated last year.

“For seven years, it has been an honour and privilege for Bermuda Healthcare Service to support PHC,” Dr Brown said. “We are delighted to announce that the board at BHCS have voted to double our annual contribution.

“PHC leads the way, not just in developing outstanding football players, but in developing outstanding young men and women off the field.

“We are pleased to continue our relationship with PHC and anticipate great things from this outstanding organisation.”

Receiving the cheque, PHC president Jonathan Ball said: “Because of these funds, we will be able to continue our objective of being there for the community through sports, scholarships and service.

“We are not just about creating good football players or cricket players, it is about developing the well-rounded athlete and because of these funds we can continue that mandate.”