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"Helmet diving hit with new rules"

The operators of Hartley’s Helmet Diving have had their licence renewed, but with new restrictions on their operations, following the death of a tourist. Head of the company Greg Hartley was informed of the news yesterday afternoon, following a meeti...
Jun 24, 2011
Tourism

"Four young people chosen for Tourism internship"

Four “enthusiastic” university students have been selected to participate in the Department of Tourism’s summer internship programme. Catherine Finsness, Kenisha Pough, David Thomas and Alexa Outerbridge were formally introduced as the successful ca...
Jun 24, 2011
Young Observer

"Visit to Grotto Bay was the best"

We’ve had so many experiences in Primary 5 like playing bingo with the senior citizens at the Sylvia Richardson Rest Home. Other experiences included making our award winning zucchini bread, taking time to go to the Peppercorn Ceremony, having a Chri...
Jun 23, 2011
Other

"Hong Kong group to buy Rosewood Hotels"

The luxury hotelier that manages Tucker’s Point is being bought for $229.5 million by a Hong Kong-based group. New World Hospitality has agreed to buy Rosewood Hotels & Resorts from Rosewood Corp and Maritz, Wolff & Co, in a deal expected to be compl...
Jun 23, 2011
Tourism

"Tourism unveils mobile app"

Tourists heading to Bermuda can now do their research and create their own personal itineraries on their mobile devices. The launch of the ‘Bermuda Travel and Vacation Guide’ is the latest marketing initiative from the Department of Tourism. Tourism...
Jun 22, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Brannon was not a 'yes man'"

June 19, 2011 Dear Sir, I wanted to add my voice to the others saying how disappointed we are that the Minister responsible for Tourism had to remove Tony Brannon from his tourism appointment. I understand his ideas are controversial and not exactly ...
Jun 21, 2011
Tourism

"City gives Harbour Nights a $15,000 boost"

Harbour Nights has been given an unexpected cash boost for the rest of this summer. The City of Hamilton has pledged an extra $15,000 of sponsorship to Front Street’s weekly late night of shopping and entertainment. The donation was announced at the ...
Jun 21, 2011
Tourism

"Minister eyes possible new cruise ship for Bermuda"

Transport Minister Terry Lister is in talks to attract “a new and exclusive” cruise ship line to Bermuda next year. He told the House of Assembly he met with two executives from the unnamed cruise ship line last week. The men were “very impressed wit...
Jun 21, 2011
Tourism

"CNN names Bermuda a top honeymoon destination choice"

Bermuda has been highlighted on CNN’s website as a top honeymoon destination. The Island is featured alongside French Polynesia, Fiji, Italy and Bali in the Five Hot Honeymoon Destinations article, which contains praise from Brides Magazine travel ed...
Jun 16, 2011
Tourism

"Political pride and ego harming tourism, says Gordon-Pamplin"

The “ego and political pride” of Government is a stumbling block to tackling our struggling tourism industry, according to opposition MPs. OBA Shadow Tourism Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and UBP leader Kim Swan say Government “do not know what th...
Jun 16, 2011
Tourism

"Public gets glimpse of planned Morgan's Point resort"

Residents last night had their first glimpse of the new $1.8 billion Morgan's Point resort a dream facility which will “put Atlantis in the shade”. Developers Nelson Hunt and Craig Christensen of Southlands Ltd promised their project will create vast...
Jun 16, 2011
Editorials

"Brannon’s end"

If gambling was permitted in Bermuda in the way that Tony Brannon would like, then there would have been a book open at the Hamilton City Casino setting odds and taking bets on how long he was likely to last on the Tourism Board. This newspaper predi...
Jun 16, 2011
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