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The Opposition has challenged the Government to issue a public statement on the success of this year’s America’s Cup.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Leader of the Opposition, questioned why the Government had failed to comment on a report that conclud...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
The 2017 America’s Cup often proved a hard sell with the Progressive Labour Party, which supported bringing the races to the island, but voiced scepticism on its benefits.
The regatta had detractors within its own ranks: champion American sailor Denn...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The America’s Cup will give a $330 million boost to the island’s economy and the event came in nearly $13 million under budget, the ACBDA announced yesterday.
The $336.4 million impact on the island’s gross domestic product will include a predicted $...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Bermuda has been highlighted as a destination for superyachts in a magazine appearing in high-end hotels.
An article in the Autumn edition of JamaqueParadis magazine details the surge of superyacht visits during the America’s Cup — and the efforts to...
DATE: Oct 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A temporary floating dock installed near the airport will be removed over the next few days.
The dock, located on Kindley Field Road, was installed by the ACBDA in May, with the condition that it be removed after the end of the sailing event.
Mike Wi...
DATE: Aug 28, 2017
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News Staff
Scores of people headed to what was the America’s Cup Village yesterday hoping to scoop up furniture bargains stored in two warehouse-sized tents.
The Village was almost unrecognisable with little fanfare and just a few vehicles removing the tempora...
DATE: Jul 29, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
It takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said of Keni Outerbridge, who with the encouragement of his teachers and family, has seen the benefits of a “hands-on” style of learning in his work with America’s Cup SoftBank Team Japan.
The 15-...
DATE: Jul 22, 2017
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Bermuda is well positioned to host events associated with the next America’s Cup — and the island took high praise from ACBDA for its delivery of the races.
Peter Durhager, chairman of ACBDA, along with chief executive Mike Winfield, commended the is...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Caroline Bay Marina has declared the America’s Cup a success after a busy five weeks.
According to a spokeswoman, the marina team were able to cater to a range of visitors during the international event, including Artemis Racing.
The Swedish team...
DATE: Jul 05, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An independent assessment has been commissioned to explore the economic impact to the island in the wake of the 35th America’s Cup.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has been hired by the ACBDA to conduct a study for completion by October, according to Grant Gi...
DATE: Jul 04, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell