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An Order that will see the Pink Beach Club renovated by a locally incorporated group of investors has been approved by the Senate.
In return for the purchase and development of the Smith’s property, the Upper House granted five years of tax concessio...
DATE: Jul 30, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
Government will cross “a red line” if Bermuda tries to hand out citizenship to foreigners, the Opposition warned.
However, One Bermuda Alliance MPs accused the Progressive Labour Party of “setting up straw men” — and said Government has no intention ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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A lease for Fairmont Hamilton Princess to build a marina in Hamilton Harbour has been given the green light in the House of Assembly.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz conceded he wasn’t entirely happy with some aspects of the deal, which allows the...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
A punishing eight-mile swim in aid of the young son of murder victim Haile Outerbridge has been hailed as a success.
The North Rock Challenge by a team of seven men brought a throng of supporters to the beach at Fort St Catherine yesterday to await t...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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The Pan-American Debate Championships closed last night to thunderous applause in Hamilton City Hall.
Canada’s proposition team took first place, with the Canadian opposition team coming second in the English division, while Team Mexico’s opposition ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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The Pink Beach Club is to be sold — and restored as a luxury hotel by 2015.
The deal, approved by MPs during Friday’s House of Assembly, comes three years after the Tucker’s Town resort was placed in receivership.
Sweeping concessions were offered fo...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Tourism
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Jonathan Bell
The Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children has lost its charitable status.
However, in a letter to members, the committee’s board chairman Nicola O’Leary said the organisation intended to appeal the decision.
The Acting Registrar General told the c...
DATE: Jul 27, 2013
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A long-serving canine cop commended by police as “hard working and diligent” has retired to the care of a local family.
An honour guard of dogs joined police and Customs officers yesterday to pay respects to Arras, a tracking and drug and firearms sn...
DATE: Jul 26, 2013
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Swimmers will brave the open ocean, with an eye out for cruise ships and other hazards, when this weekend’s North Rock Challenge sends them far offshore for charity.
Organisers for the gruelling swim in aid of Hazajae Outerbridge, whose father Haile ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2013
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Members of the Bermuda Regiment will join police officers in patrolling the match and other celebrations over next week’s Cup Match holiday.
There will also be extra vigilance on the water as part of efforts to make the annual event a safe one.
Publi...
DATE: Jul 26, 2013
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