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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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The enthusiasm of children looking to participate in the America’s Cup legacy sailing programme Endeavour is palpable, according to Minister for Economic Development Grant Gibbons.
The free community initiative, aimed predominantly at local children ...
DATE: Oct 15, 2015
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Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill says he has barely experienced any resistance from the community with regards to Bermuda hosting the America’s Cup and those few he has talked to with doubts soon warmed up to the idea.
The Australian yachtsman said he a...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Two of the Island’s leading real estate agents have seen a “huge uptake” in business on the back of the America’s Cup.
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has seen a 32 per cent increase in the number of properties in the first nine months of 2015 compar...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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A new art project has been created by the Chewstick Foundation as part of the Corporation of Hamilton’s upcoming City Arts Festival.
The steps on Chancery Lane have been given a dash of colour and decorated with words of poetry ahead of the festival,...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Small businesses are being urged to thrive on the unprecedented opportunities afforded by the America’s Cup.
While big budgets may be required to become major official sponsors of the sailing spectacle, business leaders are encouraging groups such as...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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