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Bermuda Tourism Authority is encouraging entrepreneurs to come up with ideas that will bring new “amenities and experiences” at five of the island’s public beaches.
The five locations for the BTA’s Beach Economy Vision are Horseshoe Bay, Shelly Bay,...
DATE: Nov 04, 2016
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Scientists often tell us we know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the bottom of our oceans but Bermuda is at the heart of a mission that intends to change that.
More than 200 samples and specimens including black coral never befor...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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Berkeley Institute is to become the first public school in Bermuda to introduce a programme of bridge — a tactical card game that has been proven to enhance academic performance.
The Bermuda Bridge Club is recruiting interested students to take part...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority has appointed Bermudian Kevin Dallas as its chief executive officer.
Mr Dallas, 38, is due to take over the post in January 2017 on the completion of Bill Hanbury’s contract on December 31.
BTA chairman David Dodwell s...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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Charities involved in helping Bermuda’s seniors are being encouraged to enter the annual fundraising Christmas tree decorating competition.
Now in its fifth year, the contest raises money and awareness for the island’s charities.
Formerly the Catlin...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Two men, one carrying what appeared to be a firearm, burst into the Point Mart store on St John’s Road yesterday afternoon but reportedly left empty-handed.
According to police relations manager Dwayne Caines, two individuals including one male in da...
DATE: Nov 01, 2016
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External exam results for the Bermuda Public School System have highlighted “continuing challenges” in student achievement in mathematics.
The Ministry of Education today released the results for the 2015/16 school year in the Cambridge Internationa...
DATE: Oct 31, 2016
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A Bermudian has been chosen to grace the front cover of a calendar featuring pictures taken by the world’s best rock climbing photographers.
Jazmyne Watson, 20, is pictured clinging to one of Bermuda’s first established “lines” or climb paths, “Nigh...
DATE: Oct 29, 2016
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“Seeing the joy on people’s faces” is what has spurred Wahoo Grill chef and co-owner Alfred Konrad to carve out decorative Hallowe’en pumpkins for more than 20 years.
His meticulously designed creations, along with those of his staff, are on display...
DATE: Oct 29, 2016
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Some of the first graduates of the America’s Cup Endeavour programme have said while they never had an interest in sailing before, they now want the sport to remain a part of their lives forever.
This week The Royal Gazette met Ocean Archebal, Isaia...
DATE: Oct 28, 2016
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