Author Archive: Bernews1

Review: Soca vs Reggae Party In St George’s

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Tiger Bay became the ultimate party zone on Friday night as hundreds of Soca and Reggae fans turned up to party after Cup Match. The event was Soca vs Reggae, the Cloud Nine Edition where both teams were tied at the start of the night with four wins each. It was to be an epic battle to see which side would be victorious. Team... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Fourth Pre-Season Goal

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored in today’s [Aug 1] pre-season friendly against Barnsley, which saw Huddersfield Town lose 2-1. The club’s match report said, “Town’s final dress rehearsal ahead of the 2015/16 Sky Bet Championship campaign ended in defeat at Oakwell this afternoon, with League 1 hosts Barnsley coming from behind... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Video: Public Sex At Cup Match

The police said they are “aware of a video clip currently circulating on social media purporting to show two persons engaging in sexual activity in public at Cup Match,” and said they are looking into the matter, and reminded the public “that offenses under the telecommunications act are committed even when only sharing material such... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Somerset Cup Match Motorcade

[Updated with video] The police have advised that there may be traffic delays this afternoon [Aug 1] due to a celebratory motorcade making its way across the island, with approximately 50 vehicles having left Somerset Cricket Club at around 2pm. The motorcade follows after the defending champions Somerset defeated St George’s to retain the Cup Match... Read more of this article

Photos: Soca vs Reggae Concert At Tiger Bay

[Updated with video] Following the conclusion of the Cup Match Classic yesterday [July 31] thousands of party-goers flocked to St George’s for the annual “Soca vs Reggae” event which was held at Tiger Bay. The Soca Team included international artists Shal Marshall and 5 Star Akil, while the Reggae Team featured Jamaican stars Gyptian and RDX. The... Read more of this article

Solange Knowles: “Bermuda, You Beauty You”

Singer and model Solange Knowles – the sister of superstar Beyonce — posted a photo of Bermuda on social media with the caption “Bermuda, You Beauty You.” Ms Knowles, who has close to one million followers on both Facebook and Instagram, attracting almost 10,000 likes on the photo on Facebook, while her Instagram post close... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Help Locating Man [Found]

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old Stefan Dunn, who was last seen on Thursday at 11am in the area of Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. A police spokesperson said, “Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old Stefan Dunn of Sandys, who was last seen on Thursday at 11am in the area... Read more of this article

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

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

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

Gabriel Deoliveira Dies After Industrial Accident

[Updated: Police confirm that 62-year-old Gabriel Deoliveira has died following an industrial accident at the Pink Beach site.] Police and first responders are on scene following an industrial accident at the Pink Beach site this afternoon [July 29]. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At about 2:18pm police and first responders attended... Read more of this article