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Increasing visitors in Bermuda’s off season relies largely on a cultural shift, Glenn Jones told Rotarians at their weekly meeting yesterday.
His topic, “Increasing visitor demand, and how the public can help”, focused on how residents can play an ac...
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Drug and alcohol addiction charity Focus could close in as little as two months unless fresh funding can be found.
“We find ourselves in a very high-risk financial position,” Sandy Butterfield, the group’s founder, told The Royal Gazette.
Focus, base...
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The Chewstick Foundation is to host an intimate fundraising concert for the charity of the late Neil Burnie, who died in a diving accident a year ago.
Dr Burnie was a veterinarian with Endsmeet Animal Hospital and a passionate ocean conservationist....
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Tourism initiatives will be discussed at a town hall meeting hosted by the Corporation of St George tomorrow.
The meeting, scheduled to take place at Penno’s Wharf, will focus on cruise ship policy drives and hotel development. It is expected to begi...
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Alyssa Rose admits she is nervous in the lead-up to the Miss World Competition in December but said: “I think that’s a good thing.”
While choosing her wardrobe at AS Cooper, the reigning Miss Bermuda told The Royal Gazette: “It’s all happening so fas...
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After nearly 30 years, an emotional Steve Aggett was yesterday finally able to thank Ian Williams for saving his life.
Speaking to Mr Williams from Britain through Skype, Mr Aggett said: “I have waited 30 years just to say thank you for everything. E...
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The mother of a Bermudian police officer stabbed in a British nightclub has said his “spirits are up” after the attack.
Kyle Godfrey, 22, suffered a punctured lung during the incident, which took place at the Wonderworld nightclub in Milton Keynes ea...
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A group of fishermen had an experience of a lifetime on Monday afternoon after spending about three hours playing with an extremely friendly whale shark.
The friends headed west aboard Kevin Winter’s aptly named boat Playmate at about 8am on Monday a...
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The Department of Planning is inviting members of the public to recognise World Town Planning Day this Friday.
According to a press release, Bermuda supports World Town Planning Day as an opportunity to promote better understanding and awareness of B...
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The revival of Cuba’s tourism industry — and its impact on Bermuda — will be the subject of Bermuda College’s annual Fall Lecture.
Featured speaker, Leonard Jackson, will examine ‘The Rebirth and Revival of Cuba’s Tourism Industry: Implications for B...
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