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PLP: “Disregard For Employing Bermudians”
[Updated with video + Ministry's comments] 22 work permits for the Heritage Wharf Project were filled by foreign workers without being advertised to Bermudians first, Shadow Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess said this morning [Mar 26]. “This is the first time I would venture to say, that 22 temporary work permits has been granted to a... Read more of this article
“Seven Seas Mariner” Cruise Stops In Hamilton
The “Seven Seas Mariner” cruised into Bermuda this morning [Mar 23], marking the third cruise ship of the year. It arrived in Hamilton at approximately 8am, and departed at 6pm. Some of the cruise passengers made their way to the Food Festival which was held today in No 1 Car Park on Front Street. This will be the one and only visit to... Read more of this article
Amateur Ballroom Dancers Heading To Bermuda
Amateur Ballroom dancers from throughout the United States will cha-cha, fox-trot, quick step and hustle their way to Bermuda this fall for the USA Dance’s Fifth National Dance Cruise, September 29-October 6, aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas. As many as 200 ballroom dancers, ranging from beginners to advanced,... Read more of this article
“Hamburg” Cruise Ship Arrives In Hamilton
Visitors cruised into Front Street this morning [Mar 20] on board the cruise ship “Hamburg”, which in port for the day with an expected departure time of 5.00pm. According to the 2013 cruise ship schedule [PDF], this is the “Hamburg’s” sole stop in Bermuda for the year, with the 473-ft ship carrying a projected 361 passengers... Read more of this article
Azamara Quest: First Cruise Ship Visit Of 2013
The “Azamara Quest” arrived in Bermuda this morning [Mar 17], marking the first cruise ship visit of 2013. She arrived in Hamilton at around 10am, and departed at approximately 5pm. Bermuda is the first stop for the 13-night cruise, which departed Miami and is now heading across the Atlantic to the Canary Islands before her final stop in... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Cancels Visit Due To Wharf Works
The cruise ship Emerald Princess has cancelled their April 29th visit due to the ongoing repairs to the Heritage Wharf in Dockyard and four other cruise visits could be affected. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports can confirm that the Emerald Princess has cancelled their April 29th visit to Bermuda. “The... Read more of this article
Stores To Open On Sunday For First Cruise Ship
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that they have successfully lobbied Government for a further exemption to the Public Holidays Act, to allow merchants to open from 9am to 9pm on Sunday, March 17th. Chamber Executive Director Joanne MacPhee explained: “The Azamara Quest, the first cruise ship of the 2013 season will arrive in Hamilton on Sunday... Read more of this article
Video: Dockyard On Its Past & Tourism Future
Built in the 19th century and marking its 200th anniversary in 2009, Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard was once one of the largest British naval fortifications outside the United Kingdom. Today it is one of the island’s primary tourism hubs. Located at the westernmost end of the island, the Dockyard is Bermuda’s largest cruise port and... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Heritage Wharf Project
The Public Works Ministry said that while local employees will make up 75% or greater of the total workforce on the Heritage Wharf Project, 22 temporary work permits have been issued to foreign workers. The Ministry said the project is “off to a good start with materials arriving in Bermuda already and equipment now following.” The $22.36... Read more of this article
Cruise Crew Members Deny Sexual Assault
At the monthly Supreme Court Arraignments, two Italian nationals [aged 26 and 27], crew members off the Bermuda Registered cruise ship MV Grand Princess, pleaded not guilty to two charges of serious sexual assault on a woman alleged to have occurred on 12th January 2013. Both men are on bail and had their trial set for 22nd April 2013. Both men are... Read more of this article
Video: Dancing In The Streets Of Hamilton, 1959
He was perhaps best known as the high-stepping lasso dancer Will Parker in the 1955 film version of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” — but Hollywood and Broadway hoofer Gene Nelson also capered his way down the streets of Hamilton and onto the deck of the luxury liner “Queen of Bermuda” in a 1959 NBC... Read more of this article
Breakaway Expands Bermuda Shore Excursions
In anticipation of the arrival of its newest ship, Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its tour offerings in Bermuda. The Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to arrive with up to 4,000 passengers, and will be the largest cruise ship ever to visit Bermuda. The line has added several new excursions that are available only to guests on Norwegian Breakaway,... Read more of this article
