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  The
Opening Ceremony of the Orbis World Bridge Championships, under
the patronage of Orbis Investment Management Limited and the Ministry
of Tourism, Bermuda, was a stupendous affair.
Following a welcome from E. Michael Jones,
the resplendent Town Crier of St. George's, the audience was entertained
in splendid style by The Bermuda Regiment under the direction of
Major Barrett Dill, and the spectacular dance troupe, Gombey Magic.
 Master
of Ceremonies David Ezekiel was the link man 'par excellence' as
he introduced The Honourable Jennifer Smith, J.P. M.P. Premier of
Bermuda, The Honourable Alex Scott, J.P. M.P. Acting Minister of
Tourism, Geoffrey Gardner, Director, Orbis Investment Management
Ltd, and Sheena Rayner, President of the Bermuda Bridge Federation.
 Following
an address by the President of the World Bridge Federation, José
Damiani, the teams were introduced in alphabetical order.
That was followed by the formal opening of the
event by the WBF President, and the unfurling of the WBF flag.
Afterwards everyone was able to partake of
some spectacular Bermudan hospitality, the chocolate cake being
a particular favourite!
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