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International sporting events have put Bermuda in the spotlight, and money into island tills, the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s chief executive said.
Kevin Dallas said that MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda may have generated less buzz on the island bec...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Christmas charity appeal by American Airlines staff in Bermuda has been given wings.
A drive to bring some festive cheer to two single parents raised so much cash they were able to increase the number of families they could assist to seven.
Chelse...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government and Opposition have clashed over the management of the economy.
Michael Dunkley, an opposition backbencher, told the House the Progressive Labour Party had done little to help struggling businesses since its election in July 2017.
Howe...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Leaders of the island’s Catholic and Muslim faiths signed a pledge yesterday designed to promote peace between the two religions.
Bishop Wes Spiewak of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton and Emir Saleem Talbot, Imam of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Cent...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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A business owner pulled together a team of volunteers to build bunk beds for disadvantaged children after he was inspired by a similar project in America.
Joshua Bates, the owner of Joshua Bates Trading, which sells electrical appliances and homeware...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A football fan threw a helmet at another supporter during a fight at Somerset Cricket Club on Saturday.
Police said several altercations took place among the crowd at the game between Somerset Trojans and Boulevard Community Club during the afternoon...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hundreds of new tourism jobs are expected to come online in the next two years — and efforts have begun to prepare Bermudians to fill those posts.
Kevin Dallas, BTA chief executive, said: “When we look at future demand, the Azura is opening around no...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Corporation of St George is preparing for another municipal election in the wake of the loss of the third councillor this year.
A notice in the Official Gazette published on Thursday announced that a special election would be held in the town on ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A pair of primary school pupils were today given a total of $1,200 in Christmas presents by big-hearted police officers.
Members of Central Division’s A Watch, the records management support unit and the service’s communications centre presented the ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation intended to update Bermuda’s international business regulations was approved by parliamentarians on Friday night.
The House of Assembly gave unanimous support to the Economic Substance Amendment (No 2) Act and the Investment Funds Amendme...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes