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Letters to the Editor

"Make Island cleaner and safer "

Erosion is setting in November 28, 2011 Dear Sir, I have been a loyal fan of the beauties of nature as well as Bermudians’ kindnesses to strangers in Bermuda since my first visit there in the summer of 1969. Because it was that first visit that lead ...
Dec 07, 2011
Local Business

"Bank puts MV Longtail up for sale"

Charter boat captain Gavaska Lodge has lost the MV Longtail after being unable to cover the cost of fully repairing the 65-foot catamaran. The Longtail came off its mooring last February in a severe winter storm. Its hull was damaged after it smashed...
Dec 06, 2011
Editorials

"Tourism Board recommendations"

There is a lot to recommend in the Tourism Board’s strategic plan, even if few of the ideas are new. While the proposal to legalise gambling and open a casino is the most controversial, the recommendation that a tourism authority be put in place cou...
Dec 06, 2011
Tourism

"Tourism Board calls for gaming and casino"

Gaming should be legalised and a casino opened in Hamilton within two years, according to the Tourism Board. This is one of a whole raft of wide-ranging recommendations included in a newly released report, which addresses the key issues needed to mak...
Dec 03, 2011
Other

"Strategy for national tourism to be unveiled tomorrow"

A report highlighting the key priorities of the long-awaited National Tourism Plan has been published. Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the new report laid the foundation for the Tourism Plan by identifying the future direction for Bermuda’s touri...
Dec 01, 2011
Tourism

"The final sunset for Willowbank? "

Willowbank staff remain hopeful that the cash-strapped hotel will “find the funds” to reopen again in time for the summer. The 70-room hotel in Sandys closes its doors today as the downturn in the economy takes its toll on the tourism industry. The ...
Nov 30, 2011
Economy

"Tourism contribution to economy shoots up by one fifth"

The Tourism industry pumped $297 million, or 19 percent more cash, into the economy in 2010 and led to an eight percent increase in jobs in the sector, a Government report showed yesterday. The $297 million was 5.2 percent of Bermuda’s Gross Domestic...
Nov 30, 2011
Other

"The best restaurants for kids"

When it comes to the best dining for kids in Bermuda, I went to the best experts I know my own two sons! They gave me a list of their favourites, which I share with you. Speciality Inn 4 South Shore Road, Smith’s 236-3133 Monday-Saturday 6am-10pm T...
Nov 25, 2011
Tourism

"Cruise ships boost visitor arrivals"

Visitor arrivals have increased for the third quarter running, an “excited” Tourism Minister announced yesterday. Wayne Furbert said that all visitor arrival segments had recorded an increase in numbers for the third quarter of 2011. “Total visitor a...
Nov 25, 2011
Politics

"Opposition could rethink cruise ship gambling stance"

Shadow Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell yesterday said his party will revisit the issue of gambling on cruise ships if Government comes forward with more information on the subject. Mr Crockwell said the Opposition rejected legislation to allow in-po...
Nov 25, 2011
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