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The Senate chose to delay passing a new lease for the 9 Beaches resort for a second time today.
Last week, Government Senate Leader David Burch said they would “rise and report” after Opposition Senators had several questions about the terms of the 2...
DATE: Dec 22, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Hoteliers have predicted poor occupancy levels this winter, but are hoping special packages will entice tourists and locals to their resorts.
Between January and March 2010 the largest seven hotels on the Island reported 35 percent occupancy, down fr...
DATE: Dec 21, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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A Christmas party for senior Bermudians just celebrated its 26th year in action.
With carols, a senior choir and a free lunch at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, yesterday's traditional festive luncheon was a resounding success for its 400 guests.
Par...
DATE: Dec 21, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Fairmont Hamilton general manager Jonathan Crellin has been presented with Bermuda Hotel Association’s award for Hotelier of the Year for 2009.
Tourism Minister Patrice Minors gave Mr Crellin his prize at BHA’s annual luncheon ceremony last week.
The...
DATE: Dec 21, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Plans to lease land to the 9 Beaches developers for 240 years were stopped in their tracks after Senators raised concerns yesterday.
United Bermuda Party Senator Michael Dunkley and Independent Walwyn Hughes both questioned the length of time the lan...
DATE: Dec 18, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Bermuda Love Festival has been cancelled this year and the future of the Music Festival is also under review, it emerged today.
Former Premier and Tourism Minister Ewart Brown started the Love Festival, held over Valentine's Day weekend. The last...
DATE: Dec 16, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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A veteran Delta Airlines worker was commended by Tourism Minister Patrice Minors, after a frequent Delta flier to Bermuda sang her praises in promoting the Island.
Delta cabin head Beverley Oakes, who has worked on the airline's Bermuda route for 31 ...
DATE: Dec 14, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Developers behind the 9 Beaches project will be able to lease land at Daniel's Head, Sandys, for up to 240 years, under an order approved by MPs yesterday.
Bermuda Land Development Company will get $1 million in rent for each of the first seven years...
DATE: Dec 14, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Developers of a $2 billion luxury resort could receive millions of dollars in tax concessions as part of legislation tabled to finalise the land-swap of the former US Navy base lands.
Minister of Works and Engineering Derrick Burgess tabled the Morga...
DATE: Dec 14, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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An amendment aimed at allowing longer leases on former baselands was passed this week in the Senate, bringing a redevelopment project at the 9 Beaches Resort closer to reality.
Presenting the amendment, Government Senator Cromwell Shakir said: “Hopef...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
