Archive for July, 2011

Police Confirm Death Of 24-Year-Old Man

[Police name the young man as Aaron Edness] Police confirmed that a 24-year-old man died yesterday [July 29], however said foul play is not suspected. A police spokesman said, “At 7:55pm yesterday first responders attended a medical emergency at Cottage Hill in Hamilton Parish, as a result at 24 year old Hamilton Parish man was rushed to KEMH... Read more of this article

St George’s Win 2011 Cup Match

After four consecutive years of the game ending in a draw, a Cup Match winner has been declared, with St George’s winning the 2011 Cup Match Classic today [July 29] at the Wellington Oval in St George’s. After a thrilling afternoon of cricket, St. George’s Cricket Club pressed home their advantage after dominating the first day’s play... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Non-Mariners Race This Sunday

Strange water craft will take to the waters tomorrow, as the annual Non-Mariners Race will take place at Mangrove Bay in Sandys Parish this coming Sunday [July 31], starting at 10am. Th event is said to have started decades ago when a group of drinking buddies, for some unknown reason, debated the flotation properties of baby carriages, and a few days... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Cup Match Day #2 [St George's Win]

[Updated - St George's win] With the first day complete, locals are ready and raring to go for the second day of the annual Cup Match holiday. At the Wellington Oval, Somerset is 97 and 39-1, while St George’s 188. Somerset are 52 runs in deficit with 9 second innings wickets left. Somerset, who won the toss, elected to bat and could only muster... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Bermuda’s most famous beach was taken over yesterday [July 29] by crowds celebrating the first day of the annual Cup Match holiday. Chewstick hosted the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach, which was sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, Digicel Bermuda, BGA, KPMG, Brown and Co., Ignition Limited, and... Read more of this article

25 Cup Match Cricket Classic Facts

In the late 1880’s it was a common practice to hold a cricket match during the Emancipation Day celebrations. The informal game grew into the official Cup Match Classic that we know today. Below follows 25 facts about the Classic: The first formal game was played on June 12,1902 and St. George’s won by 7 wickets The first draw was in 1907 The... Read more of this article

Eight Videos: BeachFest Cup Match Party

Thousands of people turned out over a two-day period to enjoy the Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay, which was hosted by Chewstick with the support of the Dept of Tourism as well as the private business community. Both days featured live entertainment, with guest artist Mr Vegas flying in to join a host of local talent onstage.... Read more of this article

Basketball: Bermuda Win Again, Beat Guyana

For the second consecutive game, Bermuda overcame a double digit deficit in the first quarter to win during the Caribbean Men’s Senior Basketball Championships taking place in the Bahamas. Bermuda came from 13 points down in the first quarter to defeat Guyana 68 – 58, Guyana outscored Bermuda 19 – 6 in the first quarter, but Bermuda bounced back... Read more of this article

Players Receive Towels: Matching Team Colours

Both Somerset and St George’s team members have been sporting towels in their respective team colours during the 2011 Cup Match Classic. Bermuda MRI, a division of Bermuda HealthCare Services, presented the players with the towels yesterday [July 28] saying that it was “in the spirit of encouragement to the players who were talented enough... Read more of this article

Day #1 Cup Match Cricket Report

St. George’s Cricket Club will look to press home their advantage after dominating the first day’s play at the Annual Cup Match Classic at Wellington Oval today [July 28]. Somerset, who won the toss, elected to bat and could only muster 97 runs in their first innings as they failed to come to grips with the pace of Justin Pitcher (5-42) and Stefan... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Divine Voices Competition Audition

Auditions for the Divine Voices Competition will take place this Sunday July 31st at 4pm. Competition organizer Kevin Bean of KBD Entertainment said, “We are thrilled to open the doors to local Bermuda talent for the Divine Voices Competition. ” “Six finalists will compete for the opportunity to perform with Dr. Bobby Jones on the Word... Read more of this article

Transatlantic Rejects Offer, Sues Validus

[Updated] Transatlantic Holdings Inc. sued Bermuda based reinsurer Validus Holdings Ltd. in federal court in Delaware, contending the company is trying to mislead Transatlantic stockholders into tendering their shares in violation of securities law. The New York Times reports that “Transatlantic Holdings rejected a $3.2 billion hostile bid by... Read more of this article