Bermuda Fallout & Dudley Eve - IslandStats live Football Debate
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The IslandStats Football Show returns to screens this evening, broadcasting live from 6:00 pm with an in-depth inquest into a dramatic weekend of local and international football.
Top of the agenda for the studio panel will be Bermuda’s bruising 4-1 Concacaf Nations League defeat at the hands of Barbados at the BFA Technical Centre. Despite taking an early lead through Djair Parfitt, Bermuda were swept aside by a ruthless Bajan counter-attack spearheaded by Thierry Gale's double, leaving plenty of tough tactical questions to answer.
The discussion will also delve into Saturday night's Dudley Eve Trophy double-header action under the lights at PHC Stadium.
The panel will break down Dandy Town Hornets' sharp 3-1 victory over rivals North Village Rams in the marquee clash, alongside Somerset Trojans and St George’s Colts sharing the spoils in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
For the first time Viewers can join the conversation by whatsapping 441-704-0487 asking to be included, you must be able to be seen, you will be able to ask questions of the panel and also make statements
Tune in live across IslandStats digital platforms at 6:00 pm to join the conversation and put their questions to the panel.
Saturday, October 03, 2026
National Records Tumble in Archery Double-Header at Gold Point
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Bermudian archers capitalized on pristine conditions at Gold Point Archery as three new national records fell during a bumper day of competition hosted by the National Archery Association of Bermuda.
The governing body staged both the Outdoor Nationals and the Bermuda Archery Tournament on the same card, with competitors making full use of ideal shooting weather to deliver standout performances across recurve, compound, and barebow disciplines.
The headlines belonged to record-breaking trio Braeden Fraser, Naseeha Talbot, and Liam Fraser, who each etched their names into the national record books with winning displays in their respective divisions.
In the Bermuda Archery Tournament, Braeden Fraser led the record-breaking spree in the Recurve Cadet Male 40m division, claiming first place with a fine tally of 618 points from a possible 720. Talbot followed suit in the Compound Cadet Female 20m category, firing her way into the record logs with a winning score of 536, while young Liam Fraser capped a memorable outing by setting a national mark in the Barebow Yeoman Male 10m event with 481 points.
Earlier in the day, the Outdoor Nationals saw senior international Jaydon Roberts produce a commanding performance on the 70m range. Roberts hit top form in the Recurve Senior Men's division, taking top honours with 629 out of 720. Jamie Fraser also enjoyed success at the senior distance, securing first place in the Recurve Senior Men's 60m class with 449 points.
The Bermuda Archery Tournament provided a competitive showcase across multiple age groups and categories.
In the recurve ranks, Anthony Grant clinched victory in the Senior Men's 30m division with 416 points, while Sophia Davidge took top spot in the Cub Female 30m with 428.
At the 20m distance, Gabriella Smith won the Junior Female division on 413 points, Zea Roberts topped the Cub Female division with 468 points, and George Esterhuysen tallied 296 points in the Cub Male division.
The barebow categories rounded out the day's honours, with Damon Watson claiming the Senior Men's 40m title on 416 points, while Xavior Thomas shot a score of 334 to win the Cub Male 20m category.
Friday, October 02, 2026
Community Leaders Unite to Support Youth Event
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A distinguished group of Bermudian community leaders, athletes, educators and professionals will join Premier League greats John Barnes and Andrew Cole today, for the Don’t Cut Your Future Short (DCYFS) × Bermuda Football Association U13 Invitational.
Held under the theme “One Team. One Community.”, the event will bring together ten football clubs across six integrated development stations. The programme is designed to help young players develop not only their football skills, but also the confidence, resilience, communication skills and personal agency needed to thrive beyond the pitch.
Barnes and Cole will provide U13 players with world-class technical guidance through high-intensity football rotations inspired by modern academy methodology. The sessions will challenge participants to strengthen their decision-making, communication and adaptability under pressure.
“The aim is to immerse U13 participants in micro-experiences designed to expose them to different voices, sectors, ideas and perspectives they might not ordinarily encounter, reinforcing personal agency and constructive decision-making,” said Tammy Richardson-Augustus. “We want to build more than footballers. We want to build futures.”
For Dr. Ramon Arscott, Barnes’s participation represents the continuation of a powerful cycle of inspiration.
“I was a 13-year-old boy in the early 1990s and captain of my high school U14 football team at Campion College in Kingston, Jamaica, when an awe-inspiring legend came to our training session and sat with us, giving us pearls of wisdom,” Dr. Arscott recalled.
“It was the first time we had seen, in the flesh, an example of the pinnacle of football in our time. He was in his prime. He spoke like us. He looked like us. We related to him. It was then that we knew what was possible. That man was, and is, John Barnes, then captain of Liverpool F.C.”
The Character Station, Think Moment and World Cup Highlight Reel will be supported by: - Tyrell Burgess, Bermudian international footballer and youth advocate - Sean Trott, elite long-distance runner and May 24 champion - Jon Beard, educator and respected contributor to Bermuda’s sporting community - Amanda Steward, human-resources professional with 20 years of multinational experience - Darren Wood, gang-violence reduction specialist - Azeem Khan, cricketer and ReGen Group skipper - Keishen Bean, third-sector professional
The Profile-Building and Media Pitch Station will feature: - Ben Rego, real-estate professional with strong marketing expertise - Sue Khan, consultant supporting underrepresented groups in finding their voices - Killian Elkinson, former professional footballer and litigation lawyer - Dr. Ramon Arscott, Harvard-trained, double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon - Daniel Wood, Grateful Miles co-founder and property professional - Cheyra Ball, safeguarding professional
The Risk, Reward, Refine, Repeat Station will be supported by the Future Leaders Group, including Executive Director Mackenzie Kohl Tuckett and the organisation’s trustees. A photo booth will provide profile pictures for the players and create a supportive setting in which they can confidently practise and refine their personal pitches.
Additional support will be provided by: - Gemma Godfrey, experience consultant - Dr. Tiffanne Thomas, safeguarding - Dr. Christie Hunter-Arscott, self-advocacy framework - Sean Tucker, master of ceremonies - Dr. Amne Osseyran, general practitioner, consultant forensic physician, certified safeguarding trainer and certified trauma-informed care clinician - Dr. Chioma Nwasike, sports medicine physician
Friday, October 02, 2026
Lights & Rugby Close Sports Center North Field
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The North Field and 600m walking track at the National Sports Centre will be closed from Monday October 5th 2026 to Tuesday October 27th 2026, as the North Field flood lighting system is being replaced.
This work is scheduled to take place every day except Saturday October 10th and Sunday 11th, when the field will be open for the Athene Kickstart youth Football tournament. Walkers, joggers and all other recreational users will not have access to the 600m track, outdoor gym and surrounding grassy areas during that time.
The closure will continue on Wednesday October 28th to Thursday November 19th to account for The World Rugby Classic preparations, game days and clean-up.
This year’s event will feature Classic Canada, Classic Eagles, Argentina Legends, Italian Classic, France, Classic Canada, Classic Lions, who will each vie for crowning glory. There will also be a match featuring Bermuda mini-Rugby.
If one would like to use the facility during the closure, the South field 400m track is available at a nominal drop in fee, provided the field isn’t closed off for an exclusive booking. Schedules can be seen on our website: www.bermudanationalsportscentre.com and regular updates are posted on Instagram @nscbermuda.
Craig Tyrrell, the NSC SVP Operations Manager, said: “We are always excited when hosting events like the World Rugby Classic, but this year is a little different, as we are first improving the lighting system on the north field, a project which will benefit all users in the future. We must ensure that we can complete the tasks safely and, unfortunately, that means restricting use for all recreational users until the work is complete. We do apologise for any inconvenience, but look forward to everyone returning after the capital works and Classic have ended.”
Sunday, September 27, 2026
IslandStats Football Show Bermuda’s Heartbreak & Round-up
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The Islandstats.com Football Show returns to the airwaves this evening, bringing viewers a comprehensive breakdown of an eventful week across Bermudian football.
Broadcasting live at 6:00 pm, the panel will turn its focus to the international stage following Bermuda's agonising 2-1 Concacaf Nations League defeat to Guadeloupe in Saint Lucia. The Gombey Warriors led through Enrique Russell’s first-half spot-kick before two red cards and a frantic late turnaround saw all three points slip away.
Alongside the fallout from the national team’s overseas campaign, the show will also delve into the latest round of domestic fixtures, examining the key storylines, standout individual showings, and tactical debates emerging from across the island's grounds.
Supporters can tune into the live broadcast and join the conversation from 6:00 pm directly at www.islandstats.com.
