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The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has seen a “robust demand” for applications to establish properties as designated casino sites.
Richard Schuetz, the executive director of the commission, said the demand for applications was stronger than he had ...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Works have produced a “Beach Vision” for the island, charting the direction for development.
The “vision”, based on the results of surveys and focus groups carried out by the two bodies, states tha...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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A Bermudian studying in the United States has been celebrated for his service to seniors.
Rodney Smith Jr set out last year to cut lawns for seniors and single mothers while studying at Alabama A & M University after spotting an elderly man strugglin...
DATE: May 14, 2016
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Casinos are likely the least problematic element of the gaming industry, according to the former chief executive of Britain’s Gambling Commission.
Jennifer Williams, who met with local politicians this week to discuss the coming implementation of int...
DATE: May 13, 2016
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Gladwyn “Moe” Ming, one of those who helped create and develop the Spinning Wheel nightclub, has died at the age of 79.
Steve Simons, manager of the Court Street club, said: “He was an icon for Spinning Wheel. He was one of the original owners, and h...
DATE: May 12, 2016
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A memorial service celebrating the life of the late Hilton “Buddy” Hill is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Southampton.
Mr Hill, a well-known and multitalented businessman and musician, died in March at the age of 74.
Mr Hill had a successful mus...
DATE: May 12, 2016
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A film detailing the connection between Bermuda and Jamestown is set to be screened in St George’s tomorrow.
Jane — The Story of Cannibalism in Jamestown and Bermuda’s Rescue details what has become known as the starving time when the Jamestown colon...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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Government has urged the public to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of Zika in Bermuda — although no confirmed cases have been reported on the island.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment stressed the need to be c...
DATE: May 09, 2016
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A senior citizen has reached out in thanks to a stranger who bought her a new walking stick in a “random act of kindness”.
Marion Swan said she was delighted by the gesture, telling The Royal Gazette: “I couldn’t believe it. I was so excited when I f...
DATE: Apr 29, 2016
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Bermuda and its wildlife have garnered international attention as part of a BBC-produced video segment.
The segment was featured as part of the Britain’s Treasure Islands documentary series, which aired on BBC Four and is inspired by the book by natu...
DATE: Apr 28, 2016
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