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BNT Calendar Features Island’s Architecture

BNT Calendar Features Island’s Architecture

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced that their annual calendar for 2024 is now available, with the calendar showcasing photography submitted through a Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest, featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture A spokesperson said,  “The People’s Choice winner was Laurie Zuill, whose stunning photo of Duke of Clarence... Read more of this article

Fox News Host’s ‘Bermuda-Style’ $16M House

Fox News Host’s ‘Bermuda-Style’ $16M House

A three-bedroom house on Palm Beach, Florida — which is owned by Fox News host Bret Baier and described as being ‘Bermuda-style’– is for sale, with price tag of over $16 million. The Palm Beach Daily News website said, “Fox News host Bret Baier is hoping to sign off — by closing a sale — on the Palm Beach house he bought... Read more of this article

Government Issue RFP For Morgan’s Point

Government Issue RFP For Morgan’s Point

The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] for “architectural design and support services in providing planning, design and other support services for the Morgan’s Point development project.” The document [PDF] said, “The purpose of this Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by Morgan’s Point Development... Read more of this article

Audio: Q&A On Bermudiana Beach Resort Costs

Audio: Q&A On Bermudiana Beach Resort Costs

The costs from inception of the initial development of Grand Atlantic to the conversion to the Bermudiana Beach Resort combined was just over $64 million, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, with the Minister explaining that it would cost approximately $28 million more to “bring this new hotel development project to a completion,... Read more of this article

Coldwell Banker Hosts Awards Breakfast

Coldwell Banker Hosts Awards Breakfast

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty recently celebrated its annual awards breakfast at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. A spokesperson said, “The event recognized outstanding achievements by the company’s agents for the 2022 fiscal year. Susan Thompson, Agency Manager, had the honor of presenting the following prestigious awards from Coldwell Banker... Read more of this article

Expressions Of Interest Invited For Teucer House

Expressions Of Interest Invited For Teucer House

The Ministry of Public Works Department of Public Lands & Buildings is looking for “expressions of interest” for the redevelopment and use of Teucer House on Cedar Avenue. The call for expressions of interest for redevelopment and use says, “Teucer House [3 Cedar Avenue] is highly visible on the main route into Hamilton by... Read more of this article

$39M Bermuda-Style House For Sale In Florida

$39M Bermuda-Style House For Sale In Florida

A luxury property described as ‘Bermuda-style’ is for sale in the Everglades Island area of Florida, priced at $39 million. A report said, “Back in summer 2014, veteran financial services executive Richard Thornburgh and his wife Cornelia paid real estate investor Ian M. Kean $9 million for a chic Florida estate resting amid the exclusive... Read more of this article

Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication Held

Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication Held

The Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication was held yesterday [May 18] at Harmony Hall, Paget, with the building named in  recognition of the late Bonnie-Jean Tweed’s “dedicated service to the Bermuda Housing Corporation and the people of Bermuda.” Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “Good... Read more of this article

Bermudiana Resort Offers Condos For Sale

Bermudiana Resort Offers Condos For Sale

The Bermudiana Beach Resort has announced their condos are for sale “starting at $412,500 for a fully-furnished studio.” A spokesperson said, “Your perfect vacation home is within reach. Bermudiana Beach Resort is Bermuda’s first branded hotel condominium project, beautifully located on the island’s South Shore. “As more... Read more of this article

Consultation Deadline For Hotel SDO Extended

Consultation Deadline For Hotel SDO Extended

[Updated] The public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] has been extended to Friday, May 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & 360: Petition Presentation

Photos, Videos & 360: Petition Presentation

People gathered this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. 360 degree view of people gathered Following the gathering, a spokesperson for... Read more of this article

Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition

Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition

[Updating] People are scheduled to gather at 10.30am this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton, and we will provide live updates as able. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. Live... Read more of this article

SDO Petition To Be Presented On Friday

SDO Petition To Be Presented On Friday

[Updated] BEST is inviting people to “present the people’s petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton” on Friday morning. Update 3.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Fairmont Southampton SDO Protest will now just be taking place at 10:30AM on Friday, April 28th at The Cabinet Office. We hope this will make it easier for people... Read more of this article

Column: Ben Smith On Hotel SDO & More

Column: Ben Smith On Hotel SDO & More

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] When my family moved to Southampton five decades ago, we had a clear view of the then-Southampton Princess being built. I was a baby then so of course I don’t remember first-hand, but what I do fondly remember is the hotel becoming an important part of my upbringing. With my father, Hubert Smith... Read more of this article

‘Building Up Instead Of Out’ To Conserve Space

‘Building Up Instead Of Out’ To Conserve Space

“To conserve as much green space as possible, we will be building up instead of out,” the Fairmont Southampton developers said, explaining that while “some of the proposed buildings will be six storeys, none will be higher than the nine-story hotel itself.” A document titled “The Bigger Picture” highlights the goals... Read more of this article

Fairmont Southampton SDO Available To View

Fairmont Southampton SDO Available To View

The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] submission has been received and is available for viewing online. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising up to 114 Tourism and 147 Residential Units Contained Within Buildings of 2 to... Read more of this article