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The QBE Foundation’s ongoing backing is hailed as a win for diversity and inclusivity
DATE: Aug 05, 2024
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Progressive Labour Party calls on community to remember our past and celebrate the future
DATE: Jul 31, 2024
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Senators divided along party lines yesterday when debating the impact of the America’s Cup.
One Bermuda Alliance senator Nick Kempe said government spending should be viewed as “an investment versus an expense”, and highlighted a report by profession...
DATE: Nov 16, 2017
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The 2017 America’s Cup often proved a hard sell with the Progressive Labour Party, which supported bringing the races to the island, but voiced scepticism on its benefits.
The regatta had detractors within its own ranks: champion American sailor Denn...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Bermuda is well positioned to host events associated with the next America’s Cup — and the island took high praise from ACBDA for its delivery of the races.
Peter Durhager, chairman of ACBDA, along with chief executive Mike Winfield, commended the is...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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An independent assessment has been commissioned to explore the economic impact to the island in the wake of the 35th America’s Cup.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has been hired by the ACBDA to conduct a study for completion by October, according to Grant Gi...
DATE: Jul 04, 2017
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There was no shortage of flags for both the United States and New Zealand yesterday, fluttering all over the West End for the close of the America’s Cup.
Flags and flag bunting started before Somerset Bridge and lined the roads leading to the America...
DATE: Jun 27, 2017
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Bermuda has shown its worth with the hosting of the America’s Cup, Michael Dunkley told The Royal Gazette after racing came to its historic close.
“Bermuda shines brightly on the world stage,” the Premier said. “I don’t think we could be more pleased...
DATE: Jun 27, 2017
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Dean Fairhurst, the lead singer of the UK group Slydigs, is to play an acoustic set for audiences at the America’s Cup Village after the close of racing on Monday.
Fairhurst, who recently completed a tour of North America and Europe supporting the Wh...
DATE: Jun 25, 2017
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Reggae legends Third World take the stage on Sunday night after the close of races at the America’s Cup.
The Jamaican group, celebrating 43 years as an act, return to the island with their reggae fusion at the main stage of the America’s Cup Village....
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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