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Alex Swan, a prominent businessman and entrepreneur, has died. Mr Swan was 76.
The realtor and developer was a decades-long friend and business associate of Sir John Swan, the former premier.
Mr Swan was a general manager for John W. Swan Limited, an...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The tourism minister joined forces with the Bermuda Tourism Authority for a marketing blitz in New York.
A spokesman said the event last Wednesday brought together more than 150 New York City-based meeting planners, travel agents and influencers for ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Leopards Club has celebrated its 70th anniversary with a special lunch.
Guests heard that the club, one of Bermuda’s oldest charities, had played a “significant role” in the battle for equal rights in Bermuda.
It was founded in 1949 at the Imperial H...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A man admitted bringing cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis resin to Bermuda when he appeared in court on Friday.
Marvin Woolridge, from St George’s, pleaded guilty to three charges of importation of a controlled drug as well as three counts of possession ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Schoolchildren showcased their science skills at a science and technology Olympics at the weekend.
Charlene White, a teacher at Mount Saint Agnes Academy, which hosted the event, said the science, technology, engineering, art and maths event was a hu...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said.
Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Youth Speaker of the House led his team to triumph in a Youth Parliament debate on the merits of the sugar tax.
Robert Thomas, 16, and his team argued the proposition that the tax was a benefit to Bermuda and would improve public health.
However,...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Three students are to get overseas internships in Bermuda’s offices around the world.
The Cabinet Office has asked for applications for summer posts in London, Washington DC and Brussels.
A Cabinet Office spokeswoman said: “Successful applicants will...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
BIFF “Books to Film” Programme for elementary schools is set with two Bermudian authors featured.
The Bermuda International Film Festival programme for students, teachers and schools will take place during the festival with all schools sent an invita...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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Press Release
Butterfield Bank chief financial officer Michael Schrum is the new Honorary Consul for Denmark.
Mr Schrum replaces Bent Poulsen, who has retired after 14 years in the role.
He was appointed by Queen Margrethe of Denmark and will liaise with the Embas...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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AUTHOR:
News Staff