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Alpha Beautillion Profile: Aaron Ratteray
In the third in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Aaron Ratteray from the Bermuda Institute. On October 14, 1999, Aaron Ratteray was born to Andrea and Neil Ratteray. He did not come into this world alone, and was blessed to be born the older sibling to his fraternal twin brother, Micah... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Gabriel Smith
In the second in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Gabriel Smith from Saltus Grammar School. Gabriel Smith was born on March 23rd, 2001, to Jill Virgil and Corin Smith. Since his childhood, Gabriel has been an avid lover of the arts. He began piano under Mrs. Hillary Lightbourne at the... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Antoine Jones
In the first in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Antoine Jones from the Berkeley Institute. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain These quotes... Read more of this article
Bermuda Team In World Debate Championships
The Bermuda Debate Society entered a team into the World Schools Debating Championships, this year held in Bali, Indonesia. Following a competitive selection process, a team comprised of Megan Sutcliffe [18, Bermuda High School graduate], Tyrese Coakley [17, Berkeley Institute], Yasser Baia [17, Berkeley Institute], Sierra Brangman [16, Berkeley Institute],... Read more of this article
Generation Next Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
Generation Next is inviting all young people and their parents and supporters to attend a Town Hall meeting tomorrow [Aug 16] at the BIU, with the Town Hall to focus on the importance of youth savings and fiscal responsibility. A spokesperson said, “Generation Next invites all young people, parents and supporters to our youth town hall meeting tomorrow,... Read more of this article
BizCamp Students Visit Hub Culture Village
Aspiring young Bermudian entrepreneurs attending BizCamp were hosted at Hub Culture Village Friday afternoon where they experienced this invitation-led global collaboration network. Founder Stan Stalnaker explained to the young participants how Hub Culture’s four functions – Pavilions [places to collaborate], Knowledge Brokerage [consulting... Read more of this article
Ministers Greet Returning Athletes At Airport
Some of Bermuda’s athletes competing overseas returned home tonight [July 23] and were greeted on their arrival at the airport by family and friends, and newly appointed Minister of Education Diallo Rabain and Minister of Government Reform Lovitta Foggo. The Bermuda U19 Rugby Team traveled to Miami, Florida recently to participate in the RAN Super... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women’s Team: Rugby Youth Games
Today [July 13] the Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] announced the National U18 Women’s Rugby training squad for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games [CYG] which will take place in Nassau, Bahamas between July 19th-23th. Bermuda was invited to compete in the CYG following England’s withdrawal from the tournament only 2 months ago. They will face... Read more of this article
BOA Name Commonwealth Youth Games Team
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today [June 29] officially announced the names of the athletes that will represent Bermuda at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in Nassau, Bahamas. Competing for Bermuda will be: Sakari Famous in Athletics Deneo Brangman in Athletics Kaden Hopkins in Cycling Matthew Oliviera in Cycling Alyssa Rowse in Cycling Madelyn... Read more of this article
Kiwanis Holds New England & Bermuda Meeting
Kiwanis District Governor William Jenkins and First Lady Jean Jenkins held the annual New England & Bermuda, Division 21, Official Meeting at Teen Haven on Monday, May 15. A spokesperson said, “Teen Haven provides Shelter and Hope for Young Mothers, promotes healthy development through ongoing education, counseling and support services. A... Read more of this article
Awards Ceremony Held For Candy Stripers
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB], a non-profit organisation which runs the island’s candy striping programme, recently honoured dozens of young volunteers for their dedication, hard work and service to the community. The Candy Stripers, all of whom have served between one and four years with HAB, were presented with pins and badges recognising... Read more of this article
Second Youth Parliament Roundtable Held
On Monday the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation hosted its second Youth Parliament Roundtable, with the Minister of Social Development and Sports Nandi Outerbridge and members of Youth Parliament Bermuda. The discussion focused around preventing domestic violence in Bermuda, the legal rights of a child under Bermuda’s Laws, and the importance... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Berkeley’s ‘Omega’ Fashion Show
The Berkeley Institute hosted their annual Senior Fashion Show ‘Omega’ on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 in the school’s Cafetorium, putting style on display in order to raise funds for their graduation ceremonies. According to the show’s program, Group ‘A’ models included Jakayla Roberts, Starr Rogers, Latifa... Read more of this article
Youth Parliament To Debate At BPIS Conference
A debate presented by Bermuda Principles Impact on Splicing [BPIS] Conference will feature the Youth Parliament on Wednesday, March 1 at Fairmont Southampton, with a beach buffet dinner from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the Youth Parliament Debate running from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Story of The Bermuda Principles: In February 1996,... Read more of this article
Kacey Scotland Selected: U13 Surrey Training
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that 11-year-old Bermudian Kacey Scotland has been selected to the Surrey CCC Under-13 girls winter training squad for 2017. A spokesperson said, “Kacey attended an open trial in August and was subsequently invited to an additional trial in late September where she impressed with her left-arm medium pace... Read more of this article
Students Debate At National School Tournament
Bermuda’s students were given the chance to show off their skills during the Bermuda Debate Society’s 27th Annual National Schools’ Debate Tournament, held on Saturday [Nov 26]. The tournament saw 21 teams from 9 schools – a total of 63 debaters – participate in the day-long competition. The tournament involves three preliminary rounds... Read more of this article
