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A legal notice has been gazetted warning about the use of unauthorised “ambush” marketing during the America’s Cup.
The Restricted Marketing Order, matching that used during the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event in October, is intended o...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cameras, umbrellas, coolers and helmets will be restricted in the America’s Cup Village, according to a statement from the ACBDA.
The statement lists a host of items that cannot be taken into the village according to the terms and conditions of each ...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A plan to relocate sea turtles in advance of the America’s Cup has sparked concerns from environmentalists about the impact on the animals’ health.
The plan is intended to protect turtles from the heavy marine traffic anticipated in the Great Sound.
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DATE: May 10, 2017
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Event
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is hoping to raise excitement in advance of the America’s Cup with a lunchtime pep rally this Friday.
The rally, scheduled to take place at Victoria’s Park from 12.30pm to 1pm, will mirror the rally held at City Hall on ...
DATE: May 09, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Safety officials have warned about potentially “catastrophic” consequences with Great Sound boaters getting too close to the America’s Cup teams.
With more inexperienced boaters expected to hit the waters as the weather gets warmer, the Bermuda Water...
DATE: Apr 26, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The transportation plan for the America’s Cup has been announced, detailing how the public can travel to and from the event village in Dockyard.
According to a statement by ACBDA, spectators are encouraged to attend the village by ferry to help preve...
DATE: Apr 19, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
With 50 days remaining before the opening of the 35th America’s Cup, organisers have officially given a name to the band of Bermudians set to entertain the crowds.
4-Forty-1, an eight-piece band of local musicians formally referred to only as “the ba...
DATE: Apr 06, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government notices limiting the use of drones, helicopters and kites during the America’s Cup have been gazetted in advance of the sailing event.
The notices, gazetted by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority, warns that the flying of aircraft, drones...
DATE: Apr 01, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party fiercely attacked the Government’s handling of the Commission of Inquiry report, accusing the Premier of disrespecting the House of Assembly.
Opening the debate on Motion to Adjourn on Monday, Walter Roban, the Deputy Lea...
DATE: Mar 15, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Commission of Inquiry has recommended increased parliamentary oversight on government spending, according to its official report.
Since 2010, the Commission notes, efforts have been made to address areas where violations had been found to occur i...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes