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The friendly but fierce rivalry of Cup Match is on display from one end of the island to the other, as decorations can be seen across the island, as people show support for their Cup Match team in advance of the annual classic. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment says that, “following extensive investigations, no evidence has been found to indicate the presence of a rattlesnake in the reported search area.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that, following extensive investigations, no evidence has been found to indicate the presence of …

The Ministry of Public Works advised the public of traffic and parking restrictions that will be in effect in Sandys Parish for the 2026 Annual Cup Match Classic. A Government spokesperson said,” The restrictions will apply from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, until midnight, and from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, …

Due to weather challenges today [July 29] the HSBC Hamilton Truck Motorcade has been cancelled, however HSBC will be hosting a Branch Party at their Harbourview branch on Front Street from 12pm to 2pm today, with Cup Match flags to distributed, an appearance by the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Tanya Bule, Head of …

Minister Alexa Lightbourne recently celebrated the opening of the National Museum of Bermuda’s newest exhibition, Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History, at the Commissioner’s House at National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Lightbourne attended the event and shared remarks on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and …

The Director of Public Prosecutions will “enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson,” which “formally brings criminal proceedings to an end” as it “was not in the public interest for the prosecution to continue.” This was announced this morning …

[Premier David Burt’s Cup Match message] Every Cup Match Bermuda celebrates two stories; the story of our freedom and the story of our people. Before the first ball is bowled, we remember why these holidays exist. Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day honour the courage, resilience and determination of those who endured bondage and those …