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As well as allowing casinos on cruise ships, Cabinet has also approved a proposal to waive the $14 cabin tax for Hamilton and St. George's for three years from 2009

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Dr. Brown said Norwegian Cruise Line has committed to pay $150,000 a year to the Bermuda Music Festival and provide entertainers for Harbour Nights in Hamilton, produce an on-Island dining brochure distributed to all its cruise guests, and donate a total of $275,000 to the Bermuda Heritage Museum and St. George's Foundation.

Negotiations are underway with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Describing the deal as a "win-win", the Premier added: "With this programme we are confident that we will attract the smaller, premium ships to Hamilton and St. George's which will assist the economy of both ports and provide additional revenue


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