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Premier Michael Dunkley yesterday expressed optimism over Bermuda’s chances of hosting the next instalment of the America’s Cup — the pinnacle of match race sailing.
Bermuda remains among a shortlist of bidders vying to host the 2017 America’s Cup an...
DATE: Jun 23, 2014
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A physically challenged woman has vowed to continue her quest to raise funds for a new van to cater to residents at Summer Haven.
ClairAnn Moore, who was born physically challenged and has been confined to a wheelchair due to complications associated...
DATE: Jun 14, 2014
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Butterfield & Vallis co-owner Jim Butterfield and ten of his staff members arrived in New York City earlier this week aboard the sail training ship Spirit of Bermuda.
The triple-masted sloop left Bermuda last Saturday evening and arrived in the Big A...
DATE: Jun 13, 2014
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A delegation from cup holders Oracle Team USA is presently in Bermuda to scrutinise the Island’s bid to host the 2017 America’s Cup, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Team Oracle USA officials travelled to Bermuda this week to meet with a team, headed up...
DATE: Jun 12, 2014
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Business partners Melanie De Rosa, Aprille DeShield, Marie Beach-Johnson and Percy Paynter celebrated a milestone last week.
Last Wednesday marked the tenth anniversary of the foursome’s ownership of the former Seaview Health and Fitness Club located...
DATE: Jun 09, 2014
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A local businessman is doing his part to ensure that the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s award winning character development programme stays afloat.
Jim Butterfield, co-owner of wholesale distributors Butterfield & Vallis, has chartered the charity’s sail...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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The death of a childhood friend has inspired a local barber to do his part in raising health awareness within the community — particularly among Bermuda’s men.
Ricky Spence, owner of Spence’s Barber Shop in Pembroke, has urged the Island’s men to und...
DATE: May 29, 2014
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The second annual Cup Match Summer Splash just got better with the announcement that Soca King Machel Montano will be among the main attractions at this year’s event.
Organisers 441 Productions and Veterans in Action, who are again being partnered by...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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A physically challenged woman hopes to raise funds during this year’s Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby to cover costs for a new bus to cater to the needs of residents at Summer Haven Residence.
Motivational speaker, bodybuilder and Summer Haven resident C...
DATE: Apr 15, 2014
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Inappropriate handling and a lack of knowledge of marine ‘rules of the road’ are often blamed for boating accidents in Bermuda’s waters.
In an effort to buck the trend, Bermuda Water Safety Council is hosting a practical boat handling seminar at Roya...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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