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Young Debaters Heading For Czech Republic
Premier Michael Dunkley and the Minister of Education & Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons welcomed members of the Bermuda Debate Society [BDS] to the Cabinet Office in advance of the students’ trip to Europe. From left to right- Christianna Hiles [Coach], Ciara Burrows [Debater], Ryan Robinson-Perinchief [Debater], Akilah Beckles [Adjudicator],... Read more of this article
Jr National Golf First Round Matches Results
The junior golfers gave it their all in the hot and humid conditions today [July 1] at Belmont Hills for the first round of matches in the 2014 HSBC Junior National Championship. Arriek Douglas went down to the wire defeating Lewis Daley 1up. Mikus Ming defeated Joe Waters 3&2 in the Championship Flight Division. Joe Watson defeated John Ewles... Read more of this article
BJGA Kicks Off Summer Golf Programming
The Bermuda Junior Golf Association [BJGA] is getting set to kick off its summer programming today [June 30] with the HSBC Junior National Championships at Belmont Hills. A spokesperson said, “The defending champion, Walker Campbell, is returning for the event. Other contenders will be Lewis Daley and Cory DeSilva, who are both off to university... Read more of this article
Bermuda U/14 Defeat Pelham Middle School
The Pelham Middle School Under 14 rugby team from New York took on Bermuda’s Under 14 National team at the National Sports Center this past weekend, with Bermuda coming away with the win. The visiting team from New York were stunned within the first five minutes when they found themselves down 10 – 0 after Bermuda scored two quick tries with runs... Read more of this article
West Win Under 11 & Under 14 Cricket Games
The Bermuda Cricket Board hosted their Under 11 and Under 14 All-Star Games at the National Sports Center with the West winning both matches. In the Under 11 match the West won by 9 runs, the West scored 65, while the East could only reply with 56, Zaki Wolffe was named the game’s MVP scoring 21 runs, while the Play of the Game saw Jeryd Richardson... Read more of this article
Ashay Rites of Passage Summer Camp
Ashay: Rites of Passage is returning this summer as an independent initiative entitled Ashay Clubs, with two summer camps set to utilize the Ashay Club curriculum in their 2014 programs. A spokesperson said, “As you may recall, Ashay teaches global African history and culture from an empowered, African-centered perspective. The program relays... Read more of this article
Two Teenagers Deny Touching Girl Under 16
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [June 27], two teenagers denied unlawfully touching a girl under the age of 16 for sexual purposes. The two defendants — aged 18 and 16 — pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was alleged to have taken place in Pembroke in February 2014. Both teenagers, who cannot legally be named at this... Read more of this article
Denton Hurdle Awards Honour Young Athletes
The 29th Denton Hurdle Awards presentation recently took place in the Warwick Academy Gymnasium, with the awards handed out in honour of the late Denton Hurdle. The awards honour high achievers in divisions including primary school, middle school, and senior school, with an honourable mention given to runners-up in each category. Selah Tuzo from Northlands... Read more of this article
Bermuda Glee To Stage “Iconic” In July
The students of the Bermuda Glee program are getting set to present this year’s show, dubbed “Iconic,” on July 5, 2014 at the Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Glee is a seven day performing arts intensive program presented by Troika Bermuda for students aged 14-18 years. During the program, students and teachers... Read more of this article
Mikale Williams Accepted At Mercersburg
Bermudian student athlete Mikale Williams begins his preparatory school experience this summer having successfully passed the entrance requirements as part of the athletic admissions program at Mercersburg Academy in Philadelphia. A spokesperson said, “CP Athletic Development prepared an extensive athletic profile and analysis on Mikale for the... Read more of this article
C.A.R.E. To Recognise Graduating Students
On June 19, 2014 at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 16 students will be graduating by receiving their G.E.D., and students of C.A.R.E. will also receive prizes for their attendance during the school term. A spokesperson said, “This year’s ceremony will highlight the success of 16-year-old students passing the G.E.D. before the school-leaving age... Read more of this article
Woodwork Training Centre’s Summer Program
The Woodworks Carpentry Training Centre will holding a summer programme for students aged 13 and up during June, July and August at their training centre in Southside, St David’s. Session 1 runs from June 30 – July 12 and costs $300, Session 2 runs from July 14 – 30 and costs $280, Session 3 runs from August 4 – 16 and costs... Read more of this article
