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When the world’s media turned their attention towards the Island for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, it offered a rare glimpse of how our tiny archipelago is perceived by the outside world.
An event of such magnitude being hoste...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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A group economic post-mortem examination is to be conducted to assess the impact of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda. The Bermuda Government, along with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the America’s Cup Event Authority and ACBDA ar...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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A fundraiser to support two charities that help to save rhinos in South Africa from poachers is being held next week.
The event is the brainchild of Bermuda resident Alet Coetzee, a South African who has worked in orphanages in her native country.
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DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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The Island rose to the challenge in exquisite style as host to the official opening of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda.
Despite the disappointing lack of wind and resulting postponement of any racing on Saturday, Bermuda took its...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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St George is to host an Art Walk featuring two talented Bermudians who have moved overseas to further their creative careers.
Musician Taylor Rankin and puppeteer Alexander Winfield are on the line-up of entertainment for Sunday’s events planned in t...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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One Bermudian plans on using the America’s Cup to his advantage this evening by launching his new album live on stage at the AC Jam.
Mitchelle Trott, also known as Live Wires, has been working on a compilation of old and new songs since April, and de...
DATE: Oct 17, 2015
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Maxi Priest has described his upcoming performance during the America’s Cup in Bermuda as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.
The reggae, soul and pop artist has followed previous America’s Cup races and looks forward to taking in some of the events ...
DATE: Oct 16, 2015
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The initiative to nurture Bermuda’s next generation of sailors was launched yesterday, perhaps fittingly, from the Olde Towne that started the Island’s rich maritime history some four centuries ago.
Hundreds turned out in St George’s to celebrate the...
DATE: Oct 16, 2015
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Bermuda will be thrust into the worldwide media spotlight as festivities surrounding the America’s Cup kick off in Hamilton today.
This weekend, the planet’s most prestigious sailing event will take place in Bermuda’s waters for the first time, with ...
DATE: Oct 16, 2015
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Confidence in the economy, coupled with opportunism around the America’s Cup, has spurred a surge in the retail industry.
Penny MacIntyre, executive vice-president at Rego Sotheby’s International Realty said there has been a renewed interest in reta...
DATE: Oct 15, 2015
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