Bermuda’s athletes competing in football, archery, athletics and more
Na-KEE Wells and Bristol City to part ways, and archer Camerin Pickering and discus-thrower Tiara DeRosa make history over the weekend.
Bermudian student graduates from Boston hospital room
Dylan Peart celebrates milestone with drum solo and virtual ceremony while receiving treatment abroad
Bermudian student Dylan Peart, of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, recently graduated from his hospital room in Boston via a special Zoom ceremony.
Dylan, who has a rare genetic disorder, has spent the past eight months abroad receiving care and rehabilitation.
Despite the distance, his parents and staff at Franciscan Children’s Hospital ensured he didn’t miss out – complete with pomp and ceremony.
He even treated classmates to a drum solo, the result of many music therapy sessions.
WATCH below as Dylan’s mum, Dawn Peart, details the special milestone.
Nahki Wells and Bristol City To Part Ways
Football: The End of an Era
Bristol City have confirmed that forward Nahki Wells is to leave this summer after five-and-a-half-years at the club.
Wells was out of contract and discussions had been ongoing over a new deal.
The 35-year-old made 237 appearances for the Robins after signing at the start of 2020 and scored 48 goals – including 10 this past season as the club finished in the Championship play-off places for the first time since 2008.
“We’ve created so many special memories that will live with me forever. You’ve taken me in as one of your own and made my family feel at home from the moment I joined the club,” Wells said in a club statement.
“The moment on the pitch at Ashton Gate finding out we’d made the play-off places is something I will never forget, celebrating something we worked so hard to achieve with the fans who backed us the whole way.”
Phillips Bags First ATP Win After Davis Cup High
Daniel Phillips wins ATP title in Turkey
Bermudian tennis talent Daniel Phillips has wasted no time building on his recent Davis Cup heroics, clinching his first professional ATP Tour victory at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey.
Fresh from helping Bermuda secure a historic promotion in the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs, Phillips entered the qualifying rounds of the M15 event. He faced Russia’s Venedikt Tsirikidze, the 11th seed in the qualifiers, in a hard-fought encounter. Phillips displayed remarkable composure and resilience, triumphing in straight sets, 7-6, 7-6, in what he personally described as “a war on the court.”
This breakthrough win marks a crucial step in Phillips’s burgeoning professional career. He will now look to carry this momentum into the second round of qualifiers, where he is set to take on Aleksandre Shvangiradze from Georgia. This win on the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour is a significant milestone, demonstrating Phillips’s potential as he aims to climb the professional rankings.
Bermuda Archers Secure Medal and CAC Qualification at Copa Merengue
Camerin Pickering claims historic bronze medal in the Dominican Republic
Bermuda’s archers have wrapped up a highly successful campaign at the Copa Merengue in the Dominican Republic. This significant event, which ran concurrently with a qualification tournament for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, saw the island’s contingent secure a historic Bronze Medal and ensure representation at the upcoming Games.
Three Bermudian archers impressively finished in the top eight of their respective divisions in the qualification event, a testament to their strong performances against top regional talent.
In the Men’s Recurve Division, Camerin Pickering was the standout performer. He secured a well-deserved Bronze Medal by defeating Daniel Ragbir from Trinidad and Tobago with a decisive 6-4 score in the bronze medal match. This pivotal result also confirms that Bermuda has secured an individual spot in the Men’s Recurve Division for the 2026 CAC Games. His teammate, Jaydon Roberts, also had a commendable showing, finishing 8th overall in the same division.
In the Ladies Recurve Division, Robin Selley showcased her consistency throughout the tournament, ultimately securing a strong 6th place overall finish.
Also representing Bermuda in the Dominican Republic were Elektra Smith, N’Drera Smith, and Robert O’Connor, all of whom gained invaluable international experience.
The successful outing at Copa Merengue, particularly the bronze medal and the CAC Games qualification, marks a significant milestone for Bermudian archery and provides a strong foundation for continued development leading into the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.
Therapeutic group aims to empower teens
The Family Centre’s Girl Code, open for registration, aims to equip teen girls with the building blocks for positive self-esteem, coping skills, healthy relationships, and emotional regulation
The Family Centre today issued the following media release.
Family Centre is pleased to announce the return of Girl Code, a therapeutic group designed to empower
and support teen girls in navigating the challenges of adolescence. The group will take place from
Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm daily at Family Centre’s
premises.
Now in its second year, Girl Code is tailored for girls ages 14 to 16 and offers a safe space to explore
critical topics such as self-esteem, mental health, and relationships. The group is facilitated by clinically
trained staff who provide therapeutic support, with sessions focusing on emotional regulation, self-expression, problem-solving strategies, and healthy coping skills. Discussions will be brought to life through creative arts, group activities, and fun, engaging experiences.
Rishèe Paschal, Counselling Team Leader at Family Centre, shared: “The response from last year’s
participants and their families was incredibly encouraging. Parents observed significant positive changes
in their daughters, and many expressed a desire for more sessions to be offered. When girls are given a
safe space to express themselves, their confidence grows, and they begin to make more thoughtful,
empowered choices.”
Feedback from the group’s 2024 participants echoes this impact. In exit surveys, 100% of the participants
said they enjoyed the group and found it to be a valuable space to express their feelings and learn new
skills. One teen reflected: “I learned that different people go through the same things I do.”
Other participants highlighted takeaways such as learning the building blocks for positive self-esteem,
coping skills, healthy relationships, and how to manage intense feelings.
This year’s sessions will continue to address sensitive and important subject matters such as identity, self-worth, and relationships with compassion and clinical care. The programme increases self-awareness, helps build a positive sense of identity and self-worth, and promotes healthy decision making in relationships.
Participation is offered at no cost, thanks to the generosity of Family Centre’s donors. A donation of $130
per attendee is encouraged to support the cost of materials and supplies for the group.
To register your child, call 232-1116 and ask for the on-call screener. Spaces are limited and registration
is required.
Girl Code is offered as part of Family Centre’s ongoing commitment to supporting Bermuda’s children,
teens, and families through accessible mental health services, outreach enrichment programmes and
advocacy initiatives.
For more information, visit https://tfc.bm/groups or call Family Centre at 232-1116.
Outerbridge Finishes Strong at Nationals
17-year-old Sprint Sensation Continues Stellar Run
Bermudian sprint talent Miles Outerbridge concluded his highly successful campaign at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2025 Championships, competing in the fiercely contested Championship Boys 200m Final. Representing Montverde Academy, Outerbridge finished 8th, clocking a time of 21.23 seconds.
This strong showing, following his earlier performance in the 100m final (where he placed 7th with 10.62 seconds), caps a truly remarkable season for the young Bermudian, solidifying his status as a promising talent in athletics.
DeRosa Smashes National Record
New Discus Record Set at Track and Field National Championship
Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa delivered a sensational performance at the Bermuda National Athletics Association Track & Field Championships. Competing at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, DeRosa not only broke her own national record but also achieved the qualifying standard for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
She unleashed a colossal throw of 50.07 meters, surpassing her previous national record of 48.91 meters, which she set on April 26, 2018. This jubilant throw confirmed DeRosa’s place among the elite, making her the first Bermudian athlete to officially book her spot in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.
Pickleball: Imani Phillips Blasts into St Louis Final
Imani Phillips shines at the APP $15K Next Pickleball Tournament
Bermudian pickleball talent Imani Phillips has made a remarkable impact at the APP Next $15K Pickleball Tournament in St. Louis, emerging as a Back Draw/Consolation finalist in the Women’s Open Division after a sensational run.
The tournament, a significant event for America’s most promising players under 23, saw 80 athletes vying for the “CHAMPION” title and a share of the $15,000 prize money.
Phillips began her campaign with a dominant 21-9 victory over American Ansley Drenner in her Women’s Open First Round match. Though her mixed doubles challenge ended early, and she exited the main singles draw in the second round to Australia’s Emilia Schmidt, Phillips displayed incredible resilience.
Undeterred, she embarked on a thrilling journey through the Back Draw/Consolation Round. After a bye and an opponent’s injury withdrawal, Phillips showcased her skill by defeating American Emma Nelson 16-14, then Jade Rau 15-8. Her impressive form continued into the semi-finals, where she overcame Lauren Mercado 15-9.
This set up a thrilling final against American Brooke Revuelta. Despite a display of composure and strategic play, Phillips narrowly fell in a nail-biting 15-13 contest, concluding a truly sensational and inspiring performance in St. Louis.
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Junior Pan Am Team Announced
Bermuda will be represented by 24 athletes in 7 disciplines at the Junior Pan Games in Paraguay in August
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Britain’s Reform party unveils ‘Britannia Card’ to lure back wealthiest
Last year some 10,800 wealthy people, some non-doms and some British, left the country
International news via Reuters:
Britain’s populist Reform UK party unveiled plans on Monday to offer wealthy, often foreign newcomers a “Britannia Card” to gain exemption from tax on international wealth, income or gains for 10 years for a one-off, 250,000 pound ($336,000) payment.
The policy draws a new battle line before the next national election with Britain’s governing Labour Party. The government has closed exemptions on so-called “non-doms”, or non-domiciled residents, who have long paid little or no UK tax on money earned overseas.
Using a press conference to also criticise the opposition Conservative Party for hiking taxes on voters when it held power, Farage said the change would see the 250,000-pound payments distributed among Britain’s lowest-earning 10% of full-time workers.
“We want, as a party, as many entrepreneurs, as many risk takers, as many job creators, as many people paying lots of tax, as many people investing huge sums of money – we want as many of them as possible to be in our country and that is why today we are coming up with this idea of the Britannia card,” said Farage.
Last year some 10,800 wealthy people, some non-doms and some British, left the country, he said.
“We are also doing something with a very specific aim, aimed at those in work … So making that gap between being on benefits and going to work bigger, this policy will directly contribute towards that.”
Reform UK is running ahead of Labour and the Conservatives in the polls before the next election, which must be held by the middle of 2029, buoyed by growing dissatisfaction with mainstream politics and a move towards its brand of populism.
Responding to the policy, British finance minister Rachel Reeves told reporters Reform had announced a “tax cut for foreign billionaires”.
“That would mean either taxes on ordinary working people would have to go up to compensate for those lack of revenues, or … Reform would have to cut public services,” she said.
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Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Aidan Lewis
