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Adrian Roach On Boxing Plans And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach says he is eager to accelerate his professional career and hopes to return to the ring before the end of the year. Roach announced himself in style with a first-round stoppage win over Canadian Brent Coxworthy on his professional debut at The Shed in Dockyard in July. The 23-year-old admits the experience... Read more of this article
Dashun Cooper On Coaching QPR Women
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dashun Cooper says he is embracing the challenge of serving as the Queens Park Rangers Women’s goalkeeping coach. The 32-year-old, who began the role at the start of the season, also coaches within QPR’s boys’ academy, working primarily with goalkeepers from ages nine to 16. “I had the chance to work with the... Read more of this article
Hopkins And Narraway Set For Stage Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins and Nicholas Narraway will line up at the Green Mountain Stage Race, which begins in Vermont today [August 29]. The four-day event features a time-trial, circuit race, mountain stage, and criterium. The pair have been preparing at a training camp in Quebec, Canada, before settling into Vermont... Read more of this article
Zoe Oduntan Launches Youth Rowing Club
[Written by Stephen Wright] Twelve-year-old Zoe Oduntan has set out to build a youth rowing community in Bermuda by founding the Longtails Rowing Club. The club, operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association [BRA], already has 12 middle- and high-school members and is seeking volunteers with sculling experience, either to coach on a volunteer basis... Read more of this article
Big Brothers Big Sisters Unveil New Mural
[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] A vibrant new mural now brightens the offices of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda thanks to local artist Carlos Santana. The 8ft by 11ft creation, located on the third floor of the Bermudiana Arcade on Queen Street, was unveiled yesterday [August 13] to celebrate the charity’s 47 years of service... Read more of this article
Jace Donawa Features In Orkney Newspaper
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian footballer Jace Donawa has earned front-page recognition in the Peedie Orcadian newspaper in Orkney, Scotland, after his standout performances for the Bermuda under-23 national team at the International Island Games. Donawa played a pivotal role in helping the side secure a gold medal last month, scoring in their... Read more of this article
Somerset Retain Cup Match Trophy With Draw
[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset have retained the coveted Cup Match trophy after the annual Classic against St George’s ended in a draw at the Wellington Oval today [August 1]. St George’s resumed day two on 176 for five, 115 runs behind Somerset, with Delray Rawlins leading the charge for the challengers before being removed just two runs... Read more of this article
Umpire Precious Smith On Making History
[Written by Stephen Wright] Precious Smith has etched her name into the history books as the first woman to officiate a match in the 121-year-old Eastern Counties Cup. Smith took on umpiring duties during Bailey’s Bay’s recent ten-run victory over Flatts Victoria at Lord’s in the first round of the competition. “It was an honour to become the... Read more of this article
Jakeem Jennings On Gold Medal And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jakeem Jennings believes several of his Bermuda Under-23 team-mates are ready to make the leap to the senior national team following their gold-medal victory at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. The dynamic midfielder played a key role in Bermuda’s success, helping his side clinch a 3-1 win over Ynys Môn... Read more of this article
Sean Trott Happy With Successful Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott has reflected on his superb season after winning his maiden Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title and representing Bermuda at the recent International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. Trott delivered a commanding performance to claim his first May 24 title this year – a breakthrough victory that brought immense... Read more of this article
Naquita Robinson On Third Gold Medal Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson says she could not be prouder after leading the Bermuda women’s national football team to their third gold medal at the 2025 Island Games. Robinson, who has now coached her side to victory at the 2013 Bermuda Games, the 2023 Guernsey Games, and most recently at the 2025 Orkney Games, celebrated the latest... Read more of this article
Jon Beard Hails Team’s Success In Orkney
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jon Beard, the Bermuda Island Games Association chairman, has praised the island’s athletes for their medal-winning performances and positive presence at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, last week. Bermuda, which sent a delegation of more than 60 athletes, secured five medals across athletics, football,... Read more of this article
