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Opposition welcomes Pink Beach development

The proposed redevelopment of the Pink Beach Club site has been welcomed by the Progressive Labour Party and the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said while the Opposition were happy to see the job-creating project mov...
Apr 02, 2014
Other

No response from Betting License Authority on Paradise Games

Officials are refusing to say if a betting shop owned by Opposition leader Marc Bean has had its license renewed. The Betting License Authority met last week to hear an application by Mr Bean’s company, Axum, to renew a bookmaker’s license for the Pa...
Apr 01, 2014
Opinion Writer

Shareholders of tourism

In the ongoing quest to boost tourism, which would enhance jobs so badly needed to support our economy, it is vital to reflect on the quality of our product, which over the years has undergone many changes, especially in the area of ambassadorial att...
Mar 29, 2014
Tourism

A ‘true ambassador’ wins 2014 VIP Sunshine Award

Taxi dispatcher Aishah Muhammad is always willing to go that extra mile to help out her customers. And her dedication to her job as an Island ambassador has now earned Ms Muhammad official recognition as the winner of the The Visitor Industry Partner...
Mar 28, 2014
Other

Concierge Day cancelled for lack of interest

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has cancelled its planned Concierge Day trade show because of a lack of interest. Chamber president Ronnie Viera told The Royal Gazette yesterday that the Chamber could not justify going ahead with the event at the Fai...
Mar 27, 2014
Other

Par-la-Ville site lease approved

Plans to build a hotel at Hamilton’s Par-la-Ville site, which were delayed after Government enacted laws subjecting the Corporation’s agreement to Parliamentary approval, have been passed by the House of Assembly. Junior Home Affairs Minister Sylvan ...
Mar 24, 2014
Tourism

Bermuda named eighth most affordable Caribbean destination

Bermuda has been named the eighth most affordable Caribbean destination for US travellers between the months of March and April this year by the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor. The online travel agency has also announced its readers vote...
Mar 20, 2014
Golf

Tourism bosses want to attract more golf playing visitors

The PGA Grand Slam of Golf may be the jewel in the Island’s golf crown, but it is the average player that tourism bosses want to attract to Bermuda in ever increasing numbers. Bill Hanbury, the CEO of Bermuda Tourism Authority, has called the sport a...
Mar 19, 2014
Tourism

Future forecast projects $1b revenue from tourism

Bermuda’s take from the tourism industry is set to smash through the $1 billion dollar mark over the next ten years, a major new survey has predicted. The survey said the total contribution to the Island’s coffers last year was more than $858 millio...
Mar 19, 2014
Other

Colonial War group plans an Island invasion — by invitation

Hundreds of Colonial War enthusiasts from the US are planning to visit Bermuda next year to celebrate the Island’s historic links with America. The General Society of Colonial Wars, which was established in 1893, will bring around 300 of its members ...
Mar 14, 2014
Other

Govt working to get new hotel development commitment

A deal for a new hotel could be signed by the end of the year. Premier Craig Cannonier said: “I don’t see why it’s not possible — but it will take everyone moving swiftly. No promises, but 100 percent effort.” Mr Cannonier added a deal could be struc...
Mar 11, 2014
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