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Tributes For Cricketer Khiry Furbert
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tributes have poured in for former Bermuda and Cup Match cricketer Khiry Furbert, who died following a shooting. A talented wicketkeeper, Mr Furbert played for Western Stars Sports Club and represented Somerset in the annual Cup Match Classic in 2022. That same year, he earned a place on the Bermuda national team for a tour... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gas Unveils Cup Match Draw Winners
Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited announced the winners of their Cup Match Special Customer Portal draw, awarding ten free gas cylinders and a deluxe BBQ to ten lucky winners. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited is excited to announce the eleven winners of the recent Cup-Match Special Customer Portal draw.... Read more of this article
Luke Horan Wins Sportsmanship Award
The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association hosted their 21st Annual Sportsmanship Award. The award is to recognize and perpetuate the link between the Friendly Societies and the Origin of the Annual Cup Match Classic. The Umpires make the recommendation to the organization and this year winner was Luke Horan of the St. Georges Cricket Club. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Leverock Reflects On Cup Match Heroics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has reflected on his greatest performance in Cup Match after scoring his maiden century in the annual classic to help Somerset secure victory over St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club. The opening batter scored 153 runs in the first innings to lay the foundations for Somerset’s 227-run run triumph, extending... Read more of this article
Cup Match Site Updated With Over 1000 Photos
With the 2024 Cup Match holiday now concluded, our Cup Match website, BernewsCupMatch.com, has been updated with extensive coverage, including over 1,000 photos, videos, and 360° panoramas of various events such as Cup Match, parties, motorcades and more. The site offers detailed coverage of the Cup Match holiday, featuring more than 200 videos, over... Read more of this article
Photos: Collie Buddz ‘Take It Easy’ Show
Collie Buddz – who was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year – performed at Snorkel Park just prior to the Cup Match holiday, serving as part of his international “Take it Easy” Tour. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website... Read more of this article
BHCS Present Safe Hands Award To Dion Stovell
BHCS concluded the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award after 25 years, honoring Dion Stovell with their final award. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Healthcare Services [BHCS] proudly announces the culmination of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award, marking 25 years of celebrating exceptional athletic achievement. The 2024 award... Read more of this article
St George’s Coach Clay Smith Reflects On Match
[Written by Patrick Bean] It was late Friday afternoon at Somerset Cricket Club and the lush green lawn was filled to near capacity with spirit-fuelled revellers celebrating a successful defence of Cup Match by the hosts. A cacophony of reggae and calypso rang throughout the land, raising excitement levels to its zenith before an ultimate end. Yet,... Read more of this article
36 Arrests Made During Cup Match Weekend
“The policing plan implemented over the just concluded Cup Match holiday weekend, was in the main, successful in preventing any major criminal activity,” the police said, adding that there “were thirty-six arrests for various offences, the majority being for outstanding warrants.” A police spokesperson said, “However of... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Raft Up In West End
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up held in the West End, with revelers taking to the water to spend the afternoon socializing and having fun. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: 2024 Bacchanal Run
The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, with revelers enjoying themselves on the streets, to cap off the holiday weekend. You can view our first set of photos here, and the second set below. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit... Read more of this article
Captain Terryn Fray Enjoys Perfect Start
[Written by Stephen Wright] Terryn Fray enjoyed a perfect start to his tenure as Somerset’s Cup Match captain. The opening batter, who served as vice-captain to Jordan DeSilva for several years, showed his leadership qualities in Somerset’s 226-run win over challengers St George’s at the Somerset Cricket Club on Friday [August 2]. Fray also contributed... Read more of this article
