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The Bermuda Hotel Association has thrown its support behind the controversial airport redevelopment project.
Stephen Todd, the CEO of the association, said in a statement that the group recognise the need for a “first class airport terminal”.
“Our is...
DATE: Nov 24, 2016
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The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service will next week meet with fire chiefs from across the Caribbean to share strategies and experiences.
This year’s annual conference for the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs is set to take place at the Fairmont So...
DATE: Nov 24, 2016
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Colour Sergeant Keith Whorms, the Premier’s driver, has been remembered by friends and colleagues as a “dear man” with a “big smile and a warm heart”.
Colour Sergeant Whorms, who has driven Governors, Deputy Governors and Premiers around the island f...
DATE: Nov 24, 2016
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Westgate GED Graduation (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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As Parliament faces a long day’s debate of airport legislation, Opposition leader David Burt has called on Heather Jacobs Matthews, the Auditor-General, to independently assess the Government’s proposal before it can be passed.
The proposal for a new...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Some of the island’s top young talent in music and the arts was on show at the 32nd annual Premier’s Concert.
The Bermuda School of Music Steel Orchestra, students from Warwick Academy, the Berkeley Institute, Bermuda College and Dellwood Middle Sch...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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A dollmaker whose Gombey creation won a hat-trick of awards at an international convention has attributed her victory to a deep reverence for the Bermudian art form.
Penny Sampson entered her Gombey into last month’s event, held by the Doll Artisan ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Former Attorney-General Mark Pettingill claims newly passed legislation aimed at preventing corruption in the casino industry is “superfluous” and could impact his business.
The government backbencher spoke out against a section of the Casino Gaming ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Sam Strangeways
The latest revisions to Bermuda’s gaming laws should help to give comfort to US correspondent banks that they can deal with the proceeds of gaming from Bermuda casinos, according to Senator Michael Fahy.
The Minister of Tourism welcomed the passing o...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Sports tourism will be one of the main priorities in 2017 for the Bermuda Tourism Authority following an increase in funding.
The BTA has announced that 27 sport and adventure activities have had their applications approved in the annual Tourism Expe...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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