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The first Bermuda Spa Month has been popular enough that several resorts have extended it, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A BTA spokesman said that seven spas around the island agreed to take part in the event, offering special $99 treat...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The island’s newest soldiers passed out from a tough two weeks of basic training at the weekend.
The troops from the first of two Recruit Camp intakes this year were awarded their rank slides and section and individual awards at Warwick Camp as famil...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The tourism minister joined forces with the Bermuda Tourism Authority for a marketing blitz in New York.
A spokesman said the event last Wednesday brought together more than 150 New York City-based meeting planners, travel agents and influencers for ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Schoolchildren showcased their science skills at a science and technology Olympics at the weekend.
Charlene White, a teacher at Mount Saint Agnes Academy, which hosted the event, said the science, technology, engineering, art and maths event was a hu...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said.
Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Three students are to get overseas internships in Bermuda’s offices around the world.
The Cabinet Office has asked for applications for summer posts in London, Washington DC and Brussels.
A Cabinet Office spokeswoman said: “Successful applicants will...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A St George’s woman has been accused of smuggling more than $700,000 of cannabis into Bermuda.
Renee Furbert, 27, was charged with importing cannabis resin, cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol — the active ingredient in cannabis — into the island on Ja...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new family entertainment centre with two floors of games and attractions is set to open in St David’s this summer.
The Xtreme Sports Fun Zone in the Commercial Park area of Southside, will also feature a café, sports bar and outdoor play area.
A sp...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a woman caught bringing acetyl fentanyl — a dangerous “analogue” of fentanyl — into Bermuda.
Mandaya Thomas, 28, was convicted of the importation of 92 grams of the drug by magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo las...
DATE: Feb 28, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Michael Newell, the director behind Four Weddings and a Funeral and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, will be honoured this year at the Bermuda International Film Festival.
The British director will be on the island during the festival to receive ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes