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CableVision Apologise For Portugal Game Glitch
[Updated] The Bermuda Broadcasting Company said they received complaints today [June 16] in reaction to an outage to CableVision subscribers tuned in to the Germany vs Portugal match. The BBC said, “We note that this glitch originated from CableVision and not us at the Bermuda Broadcasting Company. WOW and Logic TV customers were not affected.... Read more of this article
TV: BBC Obtains Exclusive Rights For World Cup
[Updated] CableVision has received notification to blackout the World Cup games as Bermuda Broadcasting has obtained exclusive rights, however CableVision hopes to receives an HD feed from the BBC, Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [June 12]. Mr. Roberson said, “Bermuda CableVision has received notification from SportsMax and ESPN... Read more of this article
BFA Officials To Participate In FIFA World Cup
The Bermuda Football Association announced that BFA officials will be participating in the FIFA World Cup Brasil 2014. First Vice-President Calvin Blankendal will lead the official Bermuda Delegation comprising two other BFA Executive members Troy Brimmer and Troy Lewis for the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Congress, the CONCACAF Congress and the FIFA... Read more of this article
Vaccination Advisory for World Cup Travelers
The Department of Health is reminding the public that, with the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup just around the corner, travelers to the event – which will be celebrated in Brazil this year – should ensure they are up-to-date with their vaccinations. A spokesperson said, “One of the vaccines may include a second dose of measles, mumps and rubella.... Read more of this article
HSBC Awards Trip To FIFA World Cup Semifinals
HSBC Bermuda recently held a contest that saw all purchases made with an HSBC Visa debit or credit card on April 13, 2014 enter the card holder into a draw for multiple prizes, including five flat screen televisions and, most notably, a grand prize of a trip for two to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals in Brazil. HSBC has now announced the winners... Read more of this article
Capital G Clients Eligible For FIFA Trip Prize
Capital G Visa credit card users have an opportunity to win a grand prize trip for two to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, courtesy of Visa. Cardholders must use their Capital G Visa card from 18 November – 30 April to qualify to win a grand prize trip for two. The trip includes: 2 tickets with airfare to the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Group, Round... Read more of this article
Capital G, Visa Card Offer World Cup Rewards
Capital G announces a partnership with Visa to offer 2014 FIFA World Cup™ rewards, promotions and merchandise to the Bermuda market. Visa is the exclusive card and official payment services partner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, and the partnership allows Capital G to offer VISA credit card users an opportunity to win several prizes based on card... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives
[Updated with photos/video] The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy arrived in Bermuda today [Oct 9] and a special unveiling was held with Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson, Opposition Leader Marc Bean and others in attendance. The largest and longest global tour of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy, it will visit more countries than ever during its... Read more of this article
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour To Visit Bermuda
The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will give more than one million people across the world the chance to experience the FIFA World Trophy™ in their own communities, including Bermuda. The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy will arrive in Bermuda on Wednesday, October 9th. This will be the largest and longest global tour of the FIFA World Cup™... Read more of this article
Mussenden Panel Upholds FIFA Bans
A FIFA appeals committee headed by former Bermuda Attorney General today [Feb.4] upheld bans on two executive committee members who had suspensions imposed following bribery claims involving bidding for the for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Nigeria’s Amos Adamu had appealed against a three-year ban imposed by football’s world governing... Read more of this article
Mussenden Heads FIFA Appeal Panel
Former Bermuda Attorney General Larry Mussenden is presiding over a FIFA appeal hearing which opened today [Feb.2] in Zurich for five officials suspended over corruption allegations during the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding races. Mr. Mussenden, President of the Bermuda Football Association, was appointed to head the independent appeals committee last... Read more of this article
Mussenden’s FIFA Committee to Hear Appeal
FIFA’s Independent Appeals Committee, chaired by Bermuda Football Association president Larry Mussenden, will hear the appeals of FIFA members Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii who were suspended amidst corruption allegations. FIFA, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is the international governing body of football. Britain’s... Read more of this article
Football Under 17s Advance To Quarter Finals
Bermuda Football Association under 17 Youth Team will be participating for the CONCACAF Pre-Qualifying World Cup quarter-final stage, in Trinidad & Tobago later this month, after advancing to the second round following a successful trip in the Bahamas, which saw them open with a 5-1 victory against the hosts. Bermuda will join St. Kitts, Guyana... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s “Paul The Octopus” Predicts Cup Match
In news that will thrill some, distress others, and totally confuse the rest; Bermuda’s own “Paul the Octopus” has made his decision and predicted the 2010 Cup Match Champion. Today [July 27] “Houdini the Octopus”, a resident of the Bermuda Aquarium, was provided a similar set-up to his more famous counterpart Paul, and... Read more of this article
Premier Meets African Leaders Mbeki & Annan
The Premier is today attending the World Cup final between Spain and Netherlands in South Africa, a trip which has caused local political debate about the Premier’s attendance. While there, the Premier previously had the opportunity to meet former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and one of South Africa’s legendary anti-aparthield... Read more of this article
Premier Meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who is presently in South Africa attending the FIFA World Cup, had the opportunity to meet one of the most iconic figures in South Africa; Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They are pictured below at the Cape Town airport just before his flight took off for Johannesburg, where the Premier will witness the World Cup final on Sunday. Desmond... Read more of this article
