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The transportation plan for the America’s Cup has been announced, detailing how the public can travel to and from the event village in Dockyard.
According to a statement by ACBDA, spectators are encouraged to attend the village by ferry to help preve...
DATE: Apr 19, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A vehicle checkpoint will be installed near Grey’s Bridge in Sandys during the America’s Cup as part of traffic measures to prevent overcrowding in Dockyard.
Under plans for the sailing competition, which begins on May 26, West End Development Corpo...
DATE: Apr 17, 2017
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America’s Cup organisers are urging people to buy tickets for the Grandstand as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
The facility is described as one of the prime positions in the America’s Cup Village, offering views straight over the racecourse f...
DATE: Apr 13, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
With seven weeks to go until Bermuda hosts the 35th America’s Cup, the Premier visited the Event Village and surrounding areas in Dockyard for an update on the progress and preparation.
Michael Dunkley was joined by Jeanne Atherden, the Minister of H...
DATE: Apr 12, 2017
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Five local companies will be providing the food and drinks at the America’s Cup Village.
Rosa’s Cantina, Bermuda Pie Company, JB’s Woodfired Pizza and Smokin Barrel have been selected for their food specialities, while Docksiders Pub has been awarded...
DATE: Apr 10, 2017
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With 50 days remaining before the opening of the 35th America’s Cup, organisers have officially given a name to the band of Bermudians set to entertain the crowds.
4-Forty-1, an eight-piece band of local musicians formally referred to only as “the ba...
DATE: Apr 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government notices limiting the use of drones, helicopters and kites during the America’s Cup have been gazetted in advance of the sailing event.
The notices, gazetted by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority, warns that the flying of aircraft, drones...
DATE: Apr 01, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new sailing programme is being launched for children with autism spectrum disorder.
The No Limits programme, provided by BF&M, in collaboration with the America’s Cup Endeavour Programme and BASE — Bermuda Autism Support and Education, looks to of...
DATE: Mar 27, 2017
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Inexperience coupled with an unprecedented number of boats expected in the run-up and during the America’s Cup is a “recipe for disaster”, according to Ralph Richardson.
The chairman of the Bermuda Water Safety Council is urging new boaters to learn ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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Independent MP Shawn Crockwell launched a scathing attack on the Bermuda Government for casting “dark clouds” over the heads of “good people” after the Commission of Inquiry.
In an impassioned speech in the House of Assembly on Wednesday evening, th...
DATE: Mar 17, 2017
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Event
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan