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Photos/Video/Results: MAAC Dash At Dark
The MAAC Dash at Dark took place at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center, with the event held in honour of the late Eoghan Homan, a talented runner who recently died of cancer at only 16-years-old. The 10-11-year-old girls winner was Naomi MacGuinness who clocked 6:14.40, Riana Robinson was second in 6:19.49, and Elena... Read more of this article
Youth Mental Health Summit Gets Underway
In conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Coalition for the Protection of Children, announced its upcoming schedule of events, for the Blue Table Talk Youth Mental Health Summit [BTTS]. A spokesperson said, “The Summit aims to bring together mental health professionals, parents, educators, and students to share knowledge and strategies... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Primary Egg Drop Challenge
[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset Primary School students participated in their annual Egg Drop Challenge to celebrate Easter yesterday [April 6]. Students displayed their ingenuity by wrapping raw eggs in various packaging to protect them from cracking after being dropped from a fire truck’s extended ladder into the playground. Some of the packages... Read more of this article
Annual ‘Kites For Kids’ Set For April 5
The second annual charitable Kites For Kids event will be held at T.N. Tatem Middle School on Wednesday, April 5 beginning at 5.30pm. Anthony Bailey Jr. said, “Kites For Kids is a community-oriented grass roots initiative conceived by myself, Anthony Bailey Jr, of Sunshine After Dark and rolled out with the help of fellow friend and co-founder... Read more of this article
BEN Donates Books To P1 Classrooms
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] is celebrating International Children’s Book Day with a donation of books to every P1 classroom in Bermuda’s public school system. A spokesperson said, “International Children’s Book Day has been celebrated annually on April 2 since 1967 with the goal of inspiring a love of reading in children. Every P1 classroom... Read more of this article
SCARS: “Because I Am A Child Campaign”
The month of April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and SCARS will be launching their child protection awareness campaign ‘Because I am a Child’ on April 3rd. SCARS Executive Director, Debi Ray-Rivers explains, “Because I am a Child Campaign is critical within our community. SCARS wants to send a clear message, that being... Read more of this article
Photos: Students Play Pickleball At Govt House
Governor Rena Lalgie congratulated students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools for “completing the first Pickleball learning course at Government House.” Government House posted the photos online below, and said, “Her Excellency the Governor congratulates students from Victor Scott Primary and Dellwood Middle Schools... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: New Playground At Pig’s Field
The Pig’s Field Family Connection held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [March 25] to celebrate the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground. After the playground was destroyed by a fire back in 2021, the local community rallied together, and today’s ceremony marks the completion of a community effort to rebuild the playground. Related... Read more of this article
Pee Wees ‘Have A Go’ At BCB Youth Programme
[Written by Patrick Bean] Close to 150 burgeoning young cricketers have been taking part in the Bermuda Cricket Board’s [BCB] Pee Wee ‘Have A Go’ Cricket programme, suppprted by insurance company Athene. The local sport’s governing body have been hosting the programme during the month of March, with sessions taking place each Saturday —... Read more of this article
Brownies Support Cancer Awareness In Bermuda
First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson from cancer survivor Donnamae Postlethwaite, a former Brownie, Guider, and current council member of Guiding in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson on resilience and compassion when they heard from former Brownie, Guider, and now council member of Guiding in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Leverock Launches Youth Academy On Island
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock will be helping develop the next generation of men’s and women’s footballing talent on the island as part of his DaRock Elite Performance Academy. The academy, for youngsters aged 4 to 18, runs throughout the week at the Berkeley Institute and West Pembroke Primary School and offers an afterschool programme... Read more of this article
Photos: Purvis Primary School Science Fair
Purvis Primary School recently held their annual Science Fair event, which “challenges the students to solve questions using the scientific method, think like scientists, develop their organizational skills, enhance their writing skills, and oral-presentation skills.” A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 was the beginning... Read more of this article
Photos: Daddy Daughter Royal Ball Event
The ‘Daddy Daughter Royal Ball event’ was held today [Feb 25] at Lower Pier Six, creating a memorable day for daughters and fathers who were all dressed to impress and enjoyed activities including arts & crafts, music and more. Hosted by RYL Rentals, the event promo said, “Join us for a magical day with all your favorite Fairytale... Read more of this article
Kids Community Day Held For Oral Health Month
Minister Michael Weeks and Fresh Breath Dental held a Kids Community Day on February 17 in recognition of Oral Health Month. A spokesperson said, “Minister Michael Weeks, M.P. for Constituency 16, in collaboration with Zuri Samuels of Fresh Breath Dental, held the first Kids Community Day held on February 17, 2023. “For Oral Health Month,... Read more of this article
Photos: BNT Annual Children’s Nature Walk
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] hosted the annual Children’s Nature Walk yesterday [Feb 14] at Spittal Pond. A spokesperson said, “Valentine’s Day was the perfect day for children to grow their love for nature at the Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond, sponsored by Arch. “Around 200 children,... Read more of this article
Athene Life Sponsor Pee Wee Cricket Program
The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced a partnership with Athene Life Re. as the title sponsor of the 2023 Athene Pee Wee ‘Have-A-Go’ CRIIIO Cricket Programme, which will begin on Saturday, March 4 at the Bermuda College Gymnasium and will continue over a period of four weeks. Natasha Scotland Courcy, General Counsel and Chief... Read more of this article
