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Video: $50,000 Cheque Presented To SGCC
[Updated] With the Cup Match holiday just over a week away, the Bermuda Government presented a $50,000 cheque to St. George’s Cricket Club “to help offset the considerable cost of hosting Bermuda’s premiere sporting event.” In presenting the cheque, Premier David Burt said, “As the Cup Match holiday draws closer, it is... Read more of this article
Camping & Park Guidelines Over Cup Match
The Department of Parks issued an advisory about camping and parks and have urged the “public to play their small part in helping to ensure that our parks, beaches and open spaces are kept in a pristine condition during the busy Cup Match holiday weekend.” A Government spokesperson said, “With the Island preparing to celebrate Emancipation... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Cup Match Holiday Store Hours
The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the Cup Match holiday with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open on both days from 8.00am to 6.00pm. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the... Read more of this article
Photos: St. George’s Cup Match Extravaganza
[Updated with video] The Corporation of St. George’s held a Cup Match Extravaganza event last night [July 21] at King’s Square in St. George’s. A spokesperson previously said, “This pre-Cup Match celebration aims to gather cricket enthusiasts from across Bermuda to participate in the festivities and build excitement leading up to the highly... Read more of this article
Family Centre Tag Day To Honour Martha Dismont
The Family Centre, an accredited nonprofit dedicated to improving families’ lives in Bermuda, has announced they “will honour its beloved late founder Martha Dismont, by dedicating the 2023 Annual Cup Match Tag Day to her memory.” A spokesperson said, “Sponsored once again by Clarien Bank, the Tag Day will run between now and Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Traffic: Cup Match Holiday In St. George’s
The Ministry of Public Works issued an advisory outlining the traffic order that will be in place in St. George’s during the upcoming Cup Match holiday period. A Government spokesperson said, “For the convenience of persons attending the Annual Cup Match Classic to be held in St. George’s on Thursday, August 03rd, 2023 and Friday, August... Read more of this article
“Get Home Safe” This Cup Match Holiday
Cupmatch Fever Event, CADA and the Bermuda Road Safety Council are”collaborating to get you home safe this Cup Match holiday.” A spokesperson said, “Complimentary minibus shuttle services will be provided on August 4th from 8PM- to 1AM between St. George’s Cricket Club and Fort St Catherine with pickup at Tiger Bay, Town Square,... Read more of this article
HSBC To Sponsor The 2023 Cup Match Event
HSBC Bermuda will be the lead sponsor of the 2023 Cup Match event, it was announced today. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s Cricket Club’s President, Neil Paynter, today announced the return of HSBC Bermuda [HSBC] as lead sponsor of the 2023 Cup Match event.” Mr. Paynter shared: “As the host of this year’s Cup Match event, we are particularly... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Somerset & St George’s
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Somerset and St George’s Cup Match graphic. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
Cup Match Ferry Service To St George’s
The Department of Marine and Port Services announced the updated Orange Route Ferry Service to St George’s for the two-day Cup Match holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional departure times from Watford Bridge, Dockyard, and Hunter’s Wharf, St George’s, are scheduled for Thursday, August 3, and Friday, August 4. Minister... Read more of this article
Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza On July 21
The Corporation of St. George’s will be holding a Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 21 at 6.00pm at King’s Square in St. George’s. Mayor Quinell Francis announced: “It is both my honour and pleasure, on behalf of the residents and businesses of the Town of St. George, to invite our fellow Bermudians, residents, and visitors... Read more of this article
SGCC President: Cup Match Prep Going Well
[Updated] Preparations for the 2023 Cup Match are going well, tickets are now on sale, and as it stands now there are no plans for the event to be on TV, however there will be live radio coverage. This was from St George’s CC President Neil Paynter who spoke with Bernews about the preparations for the iconic annual event. Mr Paynter confirmed... Read more of this article
Emancipation 2023: Legacies Of Honour
The Department of Culture has “worked with stakeholders to put together a community calendar of events that speak to the theme” of this year’s Emancipation Commemoration, which is “Legacies of Honour,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said. Speaking today [July 5] in the Senate the Minister said, “Cup... Read more of this article
Cup Match Extravaganza Set For July 21
The Corporation of St. George’s announced the Cup Match Extravaganza will take place on Friday, July 21st. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is thrilled to announce the upcoming Cup Match Extravaganza, a spectacular event targeted at Cup Match fans of all ages. The event will take place on Friday, July 21st, 2023. This... Read more of this article
‘Cup Match: Legacy Of Honour’ Film Screening
In recognition of Emancipation, the Department of Culture will present the documentary film screening of ‘Cup Match: Legacy of Honour’ on Wednesday [July 5], at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the film, there will be a special panel discussion featuring Neil Paynter, President... Read more of this article
Luncheon For Former Cup Match Players
The Former Cup Match Players and Officials Association intend to host their annual Former Cup Match Players Luncheon prior to Cup Match at Divot’s Restaurant. A spokesperson said, “The event is fully sponsored by Harbourside Holdings and Barry DeCouto and we remain grateful to them for helping to ensure this event can be hosted for those that... Read more of this article
