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A boost in the number of young visitors to Bermuda fuelled increased arrival rates for the first half of the year.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said the growth was the result of targeted marketing at younger demographics and families, which could br...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers (BILTIR) has awarded its first scholarship worth $30,000 to an “outstanding” student.
Imani Smith, 18, will receive $15,000 each year over a period of two years to put towards further educatio...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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Other
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Plans for the proposed St Regis Hotel in St George’s have been made available online at the Department of Planning website.
The plans, submitted to the department on August 1, detail the 122-key hotel which will overlook Gates Bay, along with propose...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Government let its airport development proposal fall into controversy because of its “communications issues”, the Chamber of Commerce has claimed.
However, the Chamber gave its backing to the Government to proceed with a new terminal, whi...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Sandys man has denied having cannabis on the grounds of Westgate Correctional Facility.
Jahroy Simons, 30, pleaded not guilty to possessing 12.37 grams of the drug in an increased penalty zone and attempting to convey contraband into the prison. Bo...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Progressive Labour Party government would not pull the plug on the proposal for a new airport terminal, according to David Burt, the Acting Leader of the Opposition.
“A lot of times in the community, it’s said that if the PLP return to the Governme...
DATE: Aug 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s most senior citizen has moved on: A’Lona Lambert-Simons, of Somerset, has died at the age of 105.
Her birth predated the First World War and the launch of the Titanic, in an age when there was no state of Arizona and aircraft were still in ...
DATE: Aug 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Rosa’s restaurant is continuing to support those in need by raising money for The Chewstick Foundation.
The Mexican eatery has created two desserts in which all proceeds will aid the arts charity that lost its home on Front Street, along with other i...
DATE: Aug 10, 2016
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Other
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The America’s Cup will ensure that 2017 will be a big year for tourism, but the Bermuda Tourism Authority is working to ensure long-term benefits for the island.
David Dodwell, BTA chairman, said that while bookings are already strong for the event a...
DATE: Aug 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Kiahna Trott-Edwards has been granted bail as she awaits a retrial on the charge of murdering a 16-year-old boy.
Last week, Ms Trott-Edwards’s conviction and sentence for murdering Shijuan Mungal were set aside as the Court of Appeal pointed to “regr...
DATE: Aug 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan