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A recommendation that people involved with three international sporting events get tested for the coronavirus has been issued – almost a month after the events were held.
David Kendell, the director of the Department of Health, wrote in a November 27...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways, Investigations Editor
A 21-year-old world debate champion who launched his own public speaking firm has been announced as Bermuda’s latest Rhodes Scholar.
Kenza Wilks, of Pembroke, said he had to re-read his announcement letter a few times before realising it was safe to ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Up to $8 million could be generated for the economy when the second season of an international sailing event begins next spring, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said.
The Bermuda Grand Prix will launch the SailGP 2021-22 calendar on the waters of the G...
DATE: Nov 24, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Progressive Labour Party backbencher donated almost $2,000 to young volunteers who offered their time during an international golf tournament last month.
Zane DeSilva, the MP for Southampton East, gave $100 each to 19 people who manned the valet pa...
DATE: Nov 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The Hamilton Princess has sponsored an American yacht team in an international sailing competition.
The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club welcomed Stars+Stripes when they arrived in Bermuda last week for the Match Racing World Championship & Bermuda G...
DATE: Oct 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The coronavirus testing station at Southside will be closed to walk-ins and the general community on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said today.
A spokeswoman told residents that it will be open for “traveller testing only”.
She added: “This is to acc...
DATE: Oct 22, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A West End stretch of the Railway Trail will be one-way for a golf tournament later this month, the public works ministry said today.
The area affected runs from the White Hill Field gateway in Southampton to Tribe Road No. 5 for the PGA Bermuda Cham...
DATE: Oct 19, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A “Reclaim Summer” week on the water is to be held to boost visitor numbers and resident spending in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said yesterday.
Glenn Jones, the interim chief executive of the BTA, said the Bermud...
DATE: Oct 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An outdoor dining festival, staycation promotions and sports events help to signal the island’s attractions are open for business, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said yesterday.
Glenn Jones, the organisation’s interim chief executive, added that the a...
DATE: Aug 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda benefited by an estimated $22.6 million from the inaugural PGA Tour Bermuda Championship last year.
That is based on a direct economic impact of $7.8 million, which is said to have generated an additional $10.6 million impact on the economy t...
DATE: Jun 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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