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BTA Welcomes ‘Top Influencers’ For Cup Match

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they “launched a major influencer and content partnership play” that brought “several top influencers to the island during Cup Match 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Held every summer, Cup Match is Bermuda’s most exciting event of the year for Bermudians both local and abroad. Now, the... Read more of this article

Hawley Finishes 16th In Commonwealth Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley said there were plenty of positives to take from her sixteenth-place finish in the women’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Hawley, who finished in 58min 29sec, said she felt far more competitive than when she made her Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years... Read more of this article

Videos: Dame Flora Duffy Strikes Gold Again

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy strengthened her legacy as Bermuda’s greatest-ever athlete by spectacularly retaining her title in the women’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Already the most iconic female triathlete of all time, Duffy reinforced her impeccable CV after storming to another gold medal today at Sutton... Read more of this article

Photos: 2022 Cup Match Spectators Day #1

The Cup Match cricket game is taking place at Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] and as always, crowds of people are attending the event, with many dressed to impress and no shortage of people sporting their team colours. We will have additional coverage of the holiday as it progresses, and for live updates of the holiday weekend click here, and for all... Read more of this article

Videos: Tyler Smith Finishes 13th In Triathlon

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith has hailed his career-best performance after finishing thirteenth in the men’s individual triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Smith, who climbed up to fourth place heading into the run, finished the sprint distance race [750-metre swim, 20km bike, 5km run] in 52min 14sec. “That’s the... Read more of this article

BPS Appeal: Locate Marshaline Pearson [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Marshaline Pearson.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pearson is described as being five foot, six inches tall, weighing approximately 125lbs, slim build and brown complexion. “She was last seen in the Convict Bay Lane,... Read more of this article

Fatal Collision In Southampton

The police have confirmed the sad news that a person has died following a collision on South Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:43pm on Thursday 28th July, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road, Southampton,... Read more of this article

Video: July 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Person dies after collision in Southampton, Cup Match gets underway, 360 tour of Mary Prince Emancipation Park, Jessica Lewis wins 100m & 400m at Cruisers Meet, opening ceremony at the Commonwealth Games, house decorated for Cup Match and people celebrate at Horseshoe Bay are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 29] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article

360 Tour: Mary Prince Emancipation Park

As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day today, you can take a ‘virtual visit’ to the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire – which was renamed in her honour in 2020 – via Bernews 360 degree tour which allows you to move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom in, and you can also click the thumbnails at bottom to change the... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Taken To Hospital After Collision

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital “for treatment of suspected head injuries” after a two vehicle collision in Warwick this evening [July 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:20pm on Thursday 28th July, 2022. Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision between a motorcar an a motorcycle,... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: People At Horseshoe Bay

Some people spent the first day of the Cup Match holiday today [July 28] celebrating at one of the island’s most popular beaches, with crowds of people at Horseshoe Bay Beach. We will have additional photo galleries as the holiday continues, and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: House Decorated For Cup Match

[Written by Don Burgess] A loud cry of “SOMERSETTTTTTTTTT” permeates the air after a car horn blares “Beep! Beep!” in going past the Bell’s Somerset-themed home on North Shore Road. This scene is repeated dozens of times per hour, sometimes punctuated by Robby Bell’s air horn. Cup Match is well-celebrated at his... Read more of this article

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