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January 10, 2012 Dear Sir, I see that Ministers are considering allowing cruise ships to open their casinos in port, and I am almost certain that there is an international law which states that all cruise ships must close their shops and casinos in p...

Allowing gaming for cruise ships in port should be considered simultaneously with gaming for Bermuda as a whole, according to Kim Swan. Mr Swan, who was elected as a UBP MP, criticised Government for what he said was its over-reliance on cruise ships...

Allowing cruise ships to open casinos while docked in Bermuda may not be supported by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, unless gaming is allowed on shore as well. The Chamber is consulting its members by way of an online survey, and so far, the majori...

January 4, 2012 Dear Sir, If gaming were to be allowed on cruise ships while in port in Bermuda, and also in our hotels on our islands, I would like to add my “three penny worth” to it, as I have some following suggestions. Darrell’s Island would be ...

The Ministry of Tourism will appoint a new advertising agency this month, Minister Wayne Furbert announced last night. He said 29 responses were received in response to the new agency RFP. “All have been evaluated by a panel and seven agencies short...

Non-payment of utility bills may be the proverbial straw that breaks the backs of some restaurants this year, forcing at least three to close their doors in 2012, predict hospitality bosses. Philip Barnett, owner of Island Restaurant Group and co-cha...

Bermuda’s hotels are pushing through a rough holiday party season, with the bad economy putting the brakes on annual office celebrations. The Fairmont Southampton saw a 40-percent decline in office party bookings this December, while its sister hotel...

A majority of Bermuda residents support the legalisation of gambling, a survey has found. Conducted by MindMaps for The Royal Gazette, the poll found that 60 percent of residents polled believe that gambling should be legalised. Older residents, aged...

Not one but three lucky viewers on ABC’s LIVE! with Kelly Ripa have won an all-expenses paid Bermuda vacation courtesy of Rosewood Tucker’s Point with the latest winner securing the $13,000 package yesterday. And the hotel’s Managing Director Brian Y...