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Island loses space battle with Bermuda

The Isle of Man has lost out in a battle with a Caribbean island over satellite slots.


The long-running row with Bermuda has finally been settled according to Marc Bean, Minister of Infrastructure Strategy.

Speaking at a press conference he revealed Bermuda has been allocated prime spots in space, covering the United States.

Meanwhile, Bermuda’s Government Estates Minister Michael Scott said the dispute with the Isle of Man over the lucrative slot had been resolved in Bermuda’s favour.

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