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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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A 52-year-old St George’s man has denied three charges in relation to the theft of cash from a bank account in November of 2013, saying he was “roped in” by a woman he believed would have sex with him.
Marvin Woolridge pleaded not guilty to stealing...
DATE: Oct 12, 2015
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Three eight-year-old drummers are to perform a concert with professionals this weekend.
The three students of Eddie Ming’s Rhythm Lab, Jaydon Roberts, Joaquin O’Connor and Xenai Williams, were selected to perform with the popular Jade Minors Band due...
DATE: Oct 12, 2015
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A world-class painter and “fountaineer” is to come to Bermuda to propose the creation of a momentous, 82-foot America’s Cup-themed water sculpture to be erected on the Island in time for the 2017 event.
Ranulf Rayner and his son Giles, who are curren...
DATE: Oct 10, 2015
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Australian entrepreneur and photographer Reg Grundy has a new set of wildlife photographs on display in the United States customs hall at LF Wade International Airport.
Mr Grundy, perhaps best known for producing the hugely popular Australian soap ...
DATE: Oct 09, 2015
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Everyone has heard about the America’s Cup village in Dockyard and the festivities on Front Street ahead of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, but St George’s is where celebrations will begin.
Bermuda’s maritime heritage will be o...
DATE: Oct 09, 2015
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