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Kayak For Kids Raises $140,000 For Charity
The 10th anniversary of Kayak for Kids successfully brought together dozens of paddlers and supporters, culminating in a vibrant event that raised $140,000 for the Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] charity. Debi Ray-Rivers told Bernews, “Our 10th Anniversary of Kayaking for Kids was a tremendous success, with 14 paddlers on Saturday... Read more of this article
PHC Advance In U-23 Summer League KO Cup
The PHC Zebras advanced in the under-23 summer league 2025 KO Cup after securing a 3-1 victory over the Devonshire Colts at BAA Field. Harlem Bean-Fox opened the scoring for the Zebras in the 17th minute, giving his side a 1-0 lead that held through halftime. In the second half, Antonio Wade extended PHC’s advantage in the 49th minute. Devonshire... Read more of this article
Southampton Parish Council Activities
The Southampton Parish Council recently hosted community events including school reading visits, a public meeting on gardening, an Easter Egg Hunt, a business breakfast, and launched its 2025 scholarship application. A spokesperson said, “The last 3 months have been active for Southampton Parish Council. On the 6th March, Members read to Pre School... Read more of this article
Waldron Earns Second In Hoosier Park Qualifier
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron was in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in two qualifying races and securing a runner-up finish. Waldron’s day began in race 4, a pace class event. Aboard N’gannou, he guided his horse to a fourth-place finish, stopping the clock in 1 minute, 56 and four-fifths... Read more of this article
Yusef Bushara Releases ‘Good News’ Poetry
Sudanese-Bermudian writer Yusef Bushara has released his debut poetry collection, ‘Good News.’ A spokesperson said, “The book, already available online on Amazon, will be available locally in the coming weeks. The title Good News is a translation of Bushara’s last name [ﺑﺸﺮى] from Quranic Arabic. At once a personal offering and... Read more of this article
Ageing & Disability Services Host Seniors Tea
The Government of Bermuda’s Ageing and Disability Services [ADS] recently hosted its 3rd annual Seniors’ Tea at the Willowbank Resort Hotel. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda’s Ageing and Disability Services [ADS] hosted its 3rd Annual Senior’s Tea on Friday, 6 June at the Willowbank Resort Hotel, bringing together... Read more of this article
Smith-King Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Branwen Smith-King has been inducted into the Tufts University Athletics Hall of Fame. As an athlete, Smith-King represented Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games. Branwen-Smith, the Bermuda Olympic Association secretary general, was among the sixth class inducted at the Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at Gillette Stadium... Read more of this article
Stitchery Guild Donates Bears & Funds To Charity
The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery has donated 60 handmade teddy bears and bags to four local outreach organisations, combining creativity and compassion to comfort children in need. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery has once again proven that a little kindness, stitched with care, goes a long way. Over the past few months, Guild... Read more of this article
Ki-Juan Minors Places 6th In ESP June II
Bermudian showjumper Ki-Juan Minors secured a top-ten finish to open his campaign at the ESP June II event. Riding his horse Kylie VJ at the Equestrian Village Derby Field, Minors competed in the 1.40m Open Stake class. The pair completed the course with a time of 75.43 seconds, finishing in sixth place after receiving four penalty fault points. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: WindReach’s Walk & Roll Event
WindReach’s 20th annual Walk & Roll was held this morning [June 8], raising funds to support the charity’s initiatives. A spokesperson previously said, “All funds raised will directly support our Educational & Therapeutic programmes that help to enrich the quality of life for individuals with diverse support needs.” Related... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Bermuda PowWow In St David’s
The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community are holding their Bermuda PowWow — “a celebration of our ancestors” — this weekend at St. David’s County Cricket Club. A spokesperson previously said, “This year’s Powwow promises to be a vibrant celebration of Bermuda’s deep-rooted connections with Native American communities from the... Read more of this article
Bowling Team Qualifies For CAC Games
The Bermuda bowling team secured a berth in the upcoming Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games after their performance at the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships in the Dominican Republic. The Bermudian quintet, comprising Michael Honore, Damien Matthews, David Maycock, Jamel Bean, and Dayvon Tucker, achieved their... Read more of this article
