Archive for July, 2015
Live Updates: Cup Match Holiday, Game & More
[Updating: Somerset wins] Camping, concerts and the much anticipated Somerset vs St. George’s cricket match are all on the agenda for this years Cup Match holiday, bringing everyone on the island together as they support their favorite team and enjoy themselves. The live blog below will be updated throughout the entire holiday, encompassing the cricket... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday August 1
Saturday, August 1 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.16pm. High tide will be at 9.45am and 10.11pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Video: Somerset Wins 2015 Cup Match Classic
[Updated with video] Following two days of play, the defending champions Somerset Cricket Club have defeated St George’s Cricket Club to retain the Cup Match trophy for another year. The west end team claimed the Cup while playing in the east — something which has not occurred since 1981 — and the win prompted jubilant Somerset fans... Read more of this article
Photos: Cup Match Colours At St George’s Home
While a very large portion of the island’s residents have a chosen side when it comes to the annual clash between St. George’s and Somerset at Cup Match, one family in St. George’s has taken their support for their team to a whole new level, with flags, banners, and balloons adorning a home in the club’s signature blue hues. You... Read more of this article
Argo Gold Cup Attracts World’s Best Racers
Argo Group Gold Cup reigning champion Johnie Berntsson has one message to his rivals: Be prepared for a repeat. Berntsson, the No. 10-ranked match race sailor in the world [based on the July 22, 2015, ISAF rankings], is among a stellar group of skippers who’ve confirmed their entry for the prestigious Argo Group Gold Cup, scheduled Oct. 6-11, and... Read more of this article
RenRe Reports 2015 Q2 Net Income Of $73.2M
Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $73.2 million, or $1.59 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2015, compared to $120.8 million, or $2.95, respectively, in the second quarter of 2014. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $99.9... Read more of this article
Promoters “Disappointed By The Comments”
The promoters of last night’s concert said they were “extremely disappointed” by the comments made on social media by one of the performers, adding that “Bermuda has shared their sentiments very clearly in regard to this matter and the disparaging remarks made towards the country we love.” This follow after Major Lazer’s... Read more of this article
Cup Match Day #1: Scorecard & Results
At the close of the first day of the 2015 Cup Match Classic, Somerset — the defending champions — lead by 41 runs. Somerset captain Jekon Edness won the toss and elected to send the challengers to bat. St. George’s Cricket Club were bowled out for 113 in 49.1 overs, an hour after lunch, with Treadwell Gibbons the top scorer with 32, captain... Read more of this article
RDX Interviewed By DJ Chubb In Vibe Studio
Musical group RDX, who will compete for the reggae team in this year’s Soca vs Reggae [SVR] event, landed in Bermuda around noon today [July 30] and were transported to the Vibe studio for an exclusive 4.00pm interview with radio personality and SVR judge DJ Chubb. During the interview, the duo described Bermuda as “beautiful,” called... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2015 Cup Match Game Continues
[Updated with more photos] The battle between Somerset and St. George’s carried on through the afternoon at Cup Match 2015 today [July 30], with fans of both club turning out in droves to enthusiastically cheer on their team. Besides the the much anticipated cricket match, the Cup Match holiday’s camping, concerts and more promise to bring... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday July 31
Friday, July 31 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at 8.56am and 9.25pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos: Cup Match Summer Splash Concert
The Cup Match Summer Splash concert was held last night [July 29],featuring a number of musical artists, including the group Major Lazer, who had one of their members cause a social media outcry by posting unflattering comments about Bermuda. Major Lazer’s Jillionaire posted on social media that Bermuda “smells like a dead whale” and also... Read more of this article
