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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
Family Centre Kids Golf Clinic On October 12
Family Centre will host their eighth annual Kid’s Golf Clinic and Supper on Wednesday, October 12 at the Turtle Hill Golf Course at the Fairmont Southampton. Seventy youngsters between 6 and 16 years old are invited to have private instruction from the Turtle Hill golfing professionals on the putting green and the driving range for a “beginner’s... Read more of this article
Video: Student Stephon Paynter ‘Feels Icy Chill’
Summer student Stephon Paynter felt the chill while out on a job with Air Care after coming across a four-inch thick block of ice! Stephon has been working with Air Care, one of the Island’s leading air conditioning [AC] and mechanical services companies, as part of a partnership between the Firm and Impact Mentoring Academy, which is aimed at giving... Read more of this article
Video: Student Continues Work With Air Care
Summer student Stephon Paynter is seeing parts of the Island he’s never seen before as his work with Air Care takes him from St. George’s to Dockyard. Air Care, one of the Island’s leading air conditioning and mechanical services companies, partnered with Impact Mentoring Academy to provide vocational training this summer for one of its students.... Read more of this article
Twelve Peter Leitner Arts Scholarships Awarded
Now in it’s fifteenth year, The Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship has just awarded twelve scholarships to Bermudian students who have chosen a career in the arts. Recipients this year included: Eryn Beach – Trinity Laban, BA [Hons] in Contemporary Dance Kioshi Burgess – Musicians Institute, LA, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance Ravi Cannonier-Watson... Read more of this article
Video: Paynter Considers HVAC Industry Career
Teenager, Stephon Paynter, is keen on a career in the HVAC industry after spending just a few weeks as a summer student with Air Care. The 15-year-old is doing work experience with one of the Island’s leading air conditioning and mechanical services companies as part of a partnership with his school, Impact Mentoring Academy, aimed at helping to train... Read more of this article
Motocross: Mitchell Places 2nd In Tennessee
Eighteen year old Bermudian motocross rider Jyire Mitchell has placed 2nd Overall in the 450B Class at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship held recently at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Following his performance in June during the Regional Finals at the High Point Raceway, Jyire qualified for... Read more of this article
Precious Gems Summer Program & Art Therapy
Teen Services will be holding their Precious Gems Camp summer program from August 8 through September 2, a four-week summer program for pre-teen and teen girls. The event poster says, “Hi girls. Are you ready for four weeks of fun discussions and activities? “The Precious Gems summer program is an empowering and inspiring camp for girls.... Read more of this article
Video: Men’s U17 World Cup Team Return Home
The Bermuda Men’s U17 World Cup team returned home tonight [July 26] from St Vincent and the Grenadines, victorious in their efforts, winning Group 3 at the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers. The group will advance to the CFU final round that will be held in September this year in Trinidad and Tobago. Bermuda opened the... Read more of this article
