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International jazz star Jake Riechbart is to take centre stage at the Bermuda Guitar Festival.
Mr Riechbart, a jazz guitar fingerstyle virtuoso, will perform a concert and host a masterclass on improvisation.
A festival spokesman said: “Mr Riechbart ...
DATE: May 02, 2018
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Flora Duffy has launched a fund to support young Bermudians aiming to follow in the world champion triathlete’s footsteps.
The “Flora Fund”, started by a donation from Duffy in partnership with the Bermuda Community Foundation, aims to help aspiring ...
DATE: May 02, 2018
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Flora Duffy and Clarance “Nicky” Saunders got a heroes’ welcome from thousands of supporters yesterday.
Crowds came out in force for a motorcade through Hamilton to mark their gold medals at the Commonwealth Games — 28 years apart.
Duffy, who won gol...
DATE: May 01, 2018
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Young Flora Duffy was not the fastest runner, her former PE teacher revealed yesterday.
But Mark Thorne, head of physical education at Warwick Academy, said the teenage athlete was dedicated and focused — although he admitted he never dreamt she was ...
DATE: May 01, 2018
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Bermudian performer Nasya Joell is to tour the world — and give back — through Up With People.
Nasya, 17, has been selected as a cast member for the performance art and public service group’s touring production.
He is looking forward to visiting Euro...
DATE: Apr 30, 2018
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Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a second fintech business as efforts to build the industry in Bermuda continue.
David Burt, the Premier, announced this morning that an MOU had been signed with Medici Ventures with the intent ...
DATE: Apr 30, 2018
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The House of Assembly passed fintech legislation last night, despite reservations from the Opposition.
The Companies and Limited Liability Company (Initial Coin Offering) Act is expected to create a regulatory framework for digital coin offerings on ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2018
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Insurance and reinsurance firm Axis Capital is to compensate youngsters who had their prize exhibits stolen from the Ag Show.
The children will receive $100 vouchers for garden centres, movie tickets and other treats.
Richard Strachan, chief operati...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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The Family Centre will open the doors of its new office to the public with an Open House next week.
Martha Dismont, executive director of the charity, said the event will be an opportunity to showcase its new home on King Street.
She said: “Michael W...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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Several hundred celebrated the official launch of the MS Amlin Bermuda World Triathlon Festival Weekend last night.
A packed Front Street welcomed Commonwealth champion Flora Duffy back to the island.
Interviewed on stage by emcee Nadanja Bailey, Ms ...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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