Comments on: ‘Locals Only Offer’ For America’s Cup Tickets

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:21:24 +0000

I can’t find the local rates on the website. Are they still available?

By: Really

Really — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:13:19 +0000

You can tell it rained today, every uneducated, don’t want a job person has commented on this post, your all so worried about an event that will bring millions to the Island. Where were you for every over run the PLP mismanaged, oh and why don’t you see if you could get special privledges and watch the AC up at the Ghetto where no one lives on South shore that the PLP so kindly built.

By: serengeti

serengeti — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:17:15 +0000

We didn’t give anybody $77m.

By: Izzypop

Izzypop — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:07:50 +0000

Thank you oracle and all the other teams for hiring Bermudians to work for you. Thank you for renting our homes, purchasing groceries, renting bikes , the list goes on and on. For putting money into our economy. Thank you to the teams for all the help you hv given to our young people wanting to learn to sail and for restoring boats for the Endeavor program. I am looking forward to the race and will be out in my boat enjoying.
Pay no attention to these ungrateful comments because they are the minority. The majority know how good this race is going to be for Bermuda.

By: Smarter441

Smarter441 — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:20:59 +0000

Do you not understand how much money this will bring to the island with tourist and all the publicity? Bermuda is being advertised all around the world and when the actual event is taking place Bermuda’s clear beautiful waters will be on TV’s around the world. The last time I checked the schools have been run down and under-supplied for years so please tell me why now all of a sudden this money would have gone to the schools, senior care or any of the other issues we face.

By: Just the Tip

Just the Tip — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:25:23 +0000

Sorry but where are you getting this $77 million from?

By: Girl bye

Girl bye — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:51:47 +0000

Sorry, but I won’t be attending this event. Fix the schools, take care of the seniors. People having to decide if I should eat or buy medication.

By: Desk Warmer

Desk Warmer — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:58:13 +0000

Dear AC 2017 Organising Committee,

The Bermuda Government already wired you USD $77,000,000 for this event from the Consolidated Fund.

So at the very least, since I have already paid for the event, you can send me tickets to my house, or arrange for me to collect once I can verify that I am a Bermuda resident tax payer.

Surely the much heralded income, revenue, sales, and GDP growth that we have heard about is net new money coming in from the 250,000+ tourists coming to watch the event as I cannot believe that if I am asked to buy 2 tickets for $100 each that my $200 as a Bermuda resident, will be added to the total sale/GDP calculations when the Government (or AC Organisers) say that the event generated $200,000,000 in new revenues for the Organisers and Bermuda Economy

where are those 2,000 jobs again?

By: Zevon

Zevon — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:51:42 +0000

It’s another PLP myth.

By: Dumbion

Dumbion — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:16:09 +0000

Your people??? Jesus is that you?

By: T. Smith

T. Smith — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:19:15 +0000

Trust me if she came here again and MY PEOPLE HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN THE 2 EVENTS THEY WOULD GO SEE HER!!

Over rich boys racing sail boats!!!

By: Widget

Widget — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:13:27 +0000

@Smudge. The optimum word here is “binoculars. Buy a pair and your view point with be spot on anyplace in the grate sound. Enjoy and enjoy it for free. Oh and if you see Onion Juice buy him a few beers, that might help to cheer him up.

No offense OJ.

By: Widget

Widget — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:06:02 +0000

@Onion Juice. Stay home and stop your whining, stick your head in that hole you dug in your back yard and all the rest of the world infusing us Bermudians will enjoy a grate time during and after the AC. My God man all you do is whine and complain., you poor deprived thing.

By: smudge

smudge — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:22:04 +0000

so is there no actual racing in the great sound? or is it just from this new piece a land they have created. People have rented houses for the races that have a view over the sound are they now out of luck?
Boo Hiss

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:12:54 +0000

OH…and remember……

First boat to win 7 races, 3 races a day….you could afford to spend 150 a day to be in Gosling’s makeshift bar.

The event could be over in three days!

They will be packed up and gone on day 4.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:07:51 +0000

What an absolute rip off.Standing in a makeshift bar, well away from the race,and you will only be able to view part of it, for $150.00 ?

Give me a break……no wonder we have problems here!

By: Just the Tip

Just the Tip — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:39:04 +0000

Oh no, I ask for you to show where you got the $77million from and what you given isn’t an answer. If Bob Richards said it then show it, what article? what interview? Show you have the proof to back this claim up.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:28:24 +0000

Go for it. My thought as well. Ft Scaur looks good but far far away. Like any event if you want good seats you have to pay.

By: Onion scum

Onion scum — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:27:46 +0000

Onion Juice..either you are stuck on stupid or intentionally try to mislead. The money budgeted for AC was for marketing, promotion, safety, transportation infrastructure, education, advertising and lots more. All funds have been accounted for. Help us to find the hundreds of millions of dollars that were listed by teo AGs as not accounted for.

By: Onion scum

Onion scum — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:20:42 +0000

Was tge entrance to tge playboy mansion party frer?

By: Onion scum

Onion scum — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:19:55 +0000

We gave Beyonce $4million for her 3 hour performace yet you didnt complain about buying tickets for that.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:07:46 +0000

That’s what SpongeBob said, if not what’s the price you heard?

By: Just the Tip

Just the Tip — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:13:14 +0000

Sorry but where are you getting this $77 million from?

By: I heart 441

I heart 441 — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:09:25 +0000

Pay to see an event where I can see it for free at numerous locations in the west, yea right!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:47:09 +0000

Ya but we did’nt give NASCAR $77 Million !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:44:41 +0000

WTF, we gave them $77 Million and now you want me to pay you again.
Everybody talking bout crime, but who are the criminals !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:40:06 +0000

Ever been to a NASCAR race? Check the ticket prices for those. Ever camped on the infield of a NASCAR track. Check those prices.

Face it, if not for the AC you would not dream of anchoring out in the Sound.

By: sandra

sandra — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:17:47 +0000

what! the AC village isnt free? and.. you have to pay to have your boat on the water? BS

By: wassup

wassup — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:04:25 +0000

just to clarify, these are prices per day per person?