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The rapidly approaching America’s Cup has become a source of inspiration for ice sculptor Joseph Pillas.
While Mr Pillas has traditionally focused his attention on birds, fish and other animals, he is now turning his attention to carving sailboats ou...
DATE: Feb 17, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian spirit will overcome negativity to make Bermuda’s hosting of the 35th America’s Cup a success, according to Sir Russell Coutts.
Asked about threats to the America’s Cup by the Bermuda Industrial Union and the possibility of industrial actio...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Jerome Robinson, an executive officer of the Bermuda Taxi Owners Association, has been named the Director of Transport for America’s Cup Bermuda.
According to a spokeswoman, Mr Robinson officially started in the position last month.
As Director of Tr...
DATE: Feb 08, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The fittest of the fit flexed their muscles yesterday as the America’s Cup Community Grinding Challenge got under way.
Now, after the Cup’s “ironmen” displayed their strength and endurance, it is the public’s chance to show whether they have what it ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The MEF Group of restaurants is on the lookout for as many as 100 new employees to meet the demands of the 35th America’s Cup.
Dale Butler, the director of training, leadership and communications at MEF Group, said it was particularly looking for col...
DATE: Dec 19, 2016
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians are being urged to volunteer for the upcoming America’s Cup, assisting on and off the water.
Jennifer Pitcher, Community Outreach Manager with the America’s Cup Event Authority, told members of the Hamilton Rotary Club that they are lookin...
DATE: Oct 20, 2016
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The America’s Cup could inspire international investment in more than just the tourism sector, according to Grant Gibbons.
The Minister of Economic Development said the ACBDA was working on finding and encouraging investment in the island.
“One of th...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The America’s Cup will ensure that 2017 will be a big year for tourism, but the Bermuda Tourism Authority is working to ensure long-term benefits for the island.
David Dodwell, BTA chairman, said that while bookings are already strong for the event a...
DATE: Aug 10, 2016
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A draft report highlighting the extent of environmental studies needed for Dockyard’s South Basin project has been released to the public.
The Environmental Scoping Report, by Bermuda Environmental Consulting, notes several areas of potential impact ...
DATE: Mar 03, 2016
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Funding for some proposed projects at Dockyard has fallen through, leaving Wedco looking for a new way forward.
Joanna Cranfield, Wedco’s business development manager, said that plans to erect two prefabricated buildings had been placed on hold due t...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes