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Live Blogging/Photos: Cup Match Day #1

[Updating] The first day of Cup Match is now underway, with the Annual Cup Match Classic cricket game set to take place in Somerset and the second day of BeachFest set for Horseshoe Bay Beach. The weather forecast for today said to expect it to be partly cloudy with 1 or 2 morning showers with a high near 29°C/85°F. St George’s are the defending... Read more of this article

St. Paul AME Church Celebrates Emancipation Day

Members of St. Paul AME Church celebrated a special Lay Day under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Lanel D. Guyton. The day consisted of the celebration of Emancipation Day in Bermuda; coupled with the honouring of past heroes of the popular Cricket game. A church spokesperson said, “Each year, the Island Nation of Bermuda celebrates the contributions... Read more of this article

Massive Crowd Thrilled By Collie Buddz Show

As of 10.30pm this evening [Aug 1] a long line was visible on Front Street, with scores of people queuing to get into the Collie Buddz show at Barrs Bay Park. The line stretched back almost as far as the bank and was orderly and moving along efficiently, with everyone appearing to be in good spirits as the Cup Match holiday gets underway. Bermudian... Read more of this article

Reggie Lambe Scores Twice In Toronto Win

Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe scored two goals to help propel his Toronto team to a win in the CONCACAF Champions League [CCL] today [Aug 1]. He is the second professional footballer from Bermuda to score two goals today, as Nahki Wells also accomplished the same feat two in the UK. Toronto Football Club was up against C.D. Aguila from El Salvador... Read more of this article

Small House Fire On Woodlands Road

A short while before 10pm this evening [Aug 1] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a structural fire on Woodlands Road in Pembroke. Police and Fire Service personnel are presently on the scene, and the fire appears to have been extinguished. We unofficially understand that fire occurred in the lower apartment of a house,... Read more of this article

Photos: Collie Buddz & BeachFest Show Prep

Preparations have been underway all day for the concerts on this evening, with both BeachFest and the Collie Buddz show set to kick off tonight [Aug 1] to start off the Cup Match holiday. Chewstick is hosting the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach, which will feature two days of entertainment. This year’s event starts... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice In Bradford Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues his fine form, scoring two goals for Bradford City during their pre-season victory over Guiseley today [Aug 1]. He scored the first goal in the 34th minute from around ten yards out. His second goal came in the 78th minute, with Bradford City describing it as a “fierce drive from all of 25 yards.” Wells... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Olympic Swimmer In Action Tomorrow

As most Bermudians focus on the cricket game tomorrow [Aug 2], one Bermudian will have his focus set strictly on swimming as Roy Allan Burch is set to make his Olympic appearance in London. The 26-year-old swimmer will compete in the 50m freestyle, with the heats set to get underway at 6am Bermuda time tomorrow. He will be swimming in Lane 4 of Heat... Read more of this article

16-Year-Old Stabbed At Albouys Point

[Updated] Today has been marred by another incident, with a 16-year-old male being stabbed during an altercation at Albouys Point in Hamilton this afternoon [Aug 1]. The teenager is presently being treated at KEMH for a collapsed lung and stab wounds to his back. A police spokesperson said: “At approximately 4:40pm today a 16 year old male arrived... Read more of this article

Digicel Providing Free Wi-Fi At Cup Match

Digicel announced today [Aug 1] that it will offer free Wi-Fi at the Cup Match event this year to attending fans. Available on Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3, the free Wi-Fi will be accessible from phones, tablets and laptops. “Cup Match is the pinnacle of Bermudian festivities,” stated Wayne Caines, CEO of Digicel Bermuda. “In this festive... Read more of this article

Bonnie Howard Joins Assured’s Board Of Directors

Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd. board of directors have appointed Bonnie L. Howard as an independent director. Ms. Howard will also serve on the board’s Audit and Risk Oversight committees. “We are very pleased to welcome Bonnie Howard to our board,” said Assured Guaranty Chairman, Walter Scott. “With her distinguished background in finance... Read more of this article

US Air Passengers Delayed, New Plane Flying In

Some locals planning to head overseas for the Cup Match holiday are experiencing a slight delay in their plans, with today’s [Aug 1] flight to Philadelphia experiencing a long delay as another aircraft must be flown in. Passengers outbound on this afternoon’s USAIR flight #1425 to Philadelphia were told that the flight had been delayed from... Read more of this article