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Cruise ship passengers will still disembark despite an extension clause that could allow on-board casinos to operate 24 hours a day, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said yesterday.
Charles Jeffers II, the chief executive of the BTA, said: “Ideally we w...
DATE: Dec 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The global pandemic has not had a major economic effect on Bermuda College, the latest financial statements have revealed.
The statements for the college said auditors had “not observed any material impact on its operations or financial position” as...
DATE: Dec 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A discount scheme will offer money off fuel for members of Age Concern every Tuesday for 12 weeks.
The charity has teamed up with Sol Petroleum for the annual event.
Age Concern members will get 10 per cent off fuel from all Sol gas stations across t...
DATE: Dec 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Railway Trail footbridge across an inlet yesterday got a $10,000 boost as construction of the link neared completion.
The Garden Club of Bermuda pledged to donate plants to add greenery to both ends of the Flatts bridge, as well a benches as it han...
DATE: Dec 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A prize for experimental physics has been awarded to the husband of a retired Bermudian judge in the UK.
Bucker Dangor, married to Patricia Dangor, a former UK circuit judge and a former member of the Bermuda Court of Appeal, was awarded the 2021 Mic...
DATE: Dec 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The public will play a vital role in the revitalisation of the tourism industry, it was claimed today.
Charles Jeffers II, the CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, told Hamilton Rotary Club: “It’s going to take all of us to turn tourism around, but ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
About 200 meals were served to people in need as part of the Hamilton Princess Hotel’s contribution to the spirit of Christmas.
The dishes were donated to the Salvation Army’s Booth’s Bistro, in the charity’s headquarter’s on North Street, Hamilton....
DATE: Nov 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A luxury hotel property could receive another five years of tax breaks.
The Loren at Pink Beach – which opened its doors in 2017 – was granted concessions for five years from its opening date through the Hotels Concession (Pink Beach Hotel) Order 201...
DATE: Nov 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The island has recorded 18 new coronavirus infections, it was revealed.
The number of active cases has climbed from the 21 reported last Thursday to 33.
But none are in hospital, although all the cases are being monitored by health officials.
There h...
DATE: Nov 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A “visionary” figure in the international business world was also a major promoter of talent in the island’s pioneering captive insurance sector.
Brian Hall, who died last week, outlined Bermuda’s success in the sector in the foreword to 2004’s Held ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer