Friday, March 19, 2010
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Westjet will begin its non-stop service between Bermuda and Toronto on May 3, 2010, the low-cost carrier announced today. The move breaks a six decade Air Canada monopoly between the two …
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By Glenn Jones
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1/27/10
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The hotel has been a Bermuda landmark since 1885 and is rich in history, from the Victorian era and the birth of tourism on the island through World War II and into today.
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By Sirkka Huish
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1/22/10
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Bermuda will host next year's meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The annual conference welcomes roughly 200 delegates from more than 70 jurisdictions and organisations.
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By Leanne McGrath
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1/13/10
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The urbanely sexy, uber exclusive Bermuda International Love Festival is heading into its fifth year this Valentine's Day weekend. Ted Adams of Virginia will be there; he hasn't missed a …
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By Glenn Jones
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1/13/10
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Do you have questions about what to do with your money?
Argus Financial Ltd Investments can answer them at four free seminars next month.
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By Don Burgess
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9/30/09
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Popular seafood restaurant Locals and late night bar Champions will close their doors next month.
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By James Whittaker
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9/30/09
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No business is too small that it can’t share in the spoils of Internet sales.
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By Don Burgess
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9/27/09
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Michael Collins has been appointed the new board chairman of Caron Bermuda, the nonprofit addiction treatment centre.
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By Helen Jardine
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9/27/09
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Fashionista Terri Smith has made his dream come true — he finally owns his own clothing boutique after spending years managing stores for other people.
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By Helen Jardine
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9/27/09
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A little hub of nightlife has been quietly bubbling away without too many people realising.
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By Sarah Lagan
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9/15/09
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Teenager Shelby Hollis has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to fund her psychology degree.
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By Leanne McGrath
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9/15/09
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Insurance giant BF&M has announced profits of nearly $8 million for the first six months of the year.
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By Don Burgess
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9/15/09
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Big is beautiful — and a new clothing store is determined to prove it.
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Bermuda-based insurance giant Ironshore Inc has been given a $50 million cash injection.
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By Don Burgess
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8/8/09
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Sirius International Insurance Corporation became Bermuda’s first new Class 4 insurer of the year when it incorporated on July 6.
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By Don Burgess
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8/8/09
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Greenhouse Bermuda has signed a deal to distribute eco-friendly trash bags and pet products on the island.
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By Daniella Jade Lowe
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8/8/09
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Bank of Bermuda has posted a $110 million profit for the first six months of 2009 — a 32 per cent drop from the same period last year.
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By Don Burgess
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8/8/09
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Hundreds of technology experts and Government officials from around the globe are to visit Bermuda for an IT conference.
The island has been chosen to host the Global Public …
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By Leanne McGrath
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8/5/09
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Bookmakers GameTime are betting they will attract a host of punters to their new shop.
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By Don Burgess
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7/22/09
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Economics student Chelsea Mayeaux has been awarded a four-year full scholarship from the XL Foundation.
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By Don Burgess
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7/22/09
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Leading legal team Conyers Dill & Pearman has been named Bermuda Firm of the Year at the Who’s Who Legal Awards.
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By Don Burgess
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7/22/09
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A graduate from each of the island’s high schools has received a prize for excelling in business studies.
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By Don Burgess
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7/22/09
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What’s happening with the revitalization of Bermuda’s tourism industry? The island has 13 hotel projects, with some completed (Belmont), some due to be shut down and transformed (Coral Beach Club) and a brand new hotel in the pipeline (the St Regis in Hamilton).
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By Larry Burchall
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7/10/09
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Conyers Dill & Pearman has been crowned Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the annual Lawyer Awards.
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By Don Burgess
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7/9/09
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It’s not R2-D2, but RP-7 is supposed to help revoltionize patient care the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
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By Don Burgess
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7/6/09
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The old Windsor Café was reborn this week as Café 4.
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By Helen Jardine
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7/6/09
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MediaHouse Limited is weathering the economic storm, producing profits consistent with the previous year. After tax and interest, the company made $3.4 million in the six-month period ending March 31, 2009.
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By Don Burgess
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7/6/09
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Harley’s Restaurant and Terrace reopened this week following renovations and an overhaul of the menu.
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By Helen Jardine
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7/6/09
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While most retailers look for innovative ways to beat the recession at home, Gibbons Company is reaching overseas to stay competitive.
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By Helen Jardine
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6/26/09
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Colin Campbell is looking to the past to help preserve Bermuda’s buildings for the future.
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By Don Burgess
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6/6/09
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A Bermuda-based insurance firm has scooped three top industry awards.
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By Don Burgess
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6/4/09
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A new Bermuda firm has being formed to offer additional reinsurance capacity for Florida homeowners at risk of hurricane damage.
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By Don Burgess
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6/4/09
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Wealthy families looking to establish offshore trusts will find Bermuda a more attractive prospect thanks to a law change.
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By Don Burgess
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6/4/09
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The Bermuda Human Resources Association has won the 2008 Merit Award from the Society of Human Resource Management — the largest HR association in North America.
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By Helen Jardine
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6/4/09
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Two islanders have been honoured for their management skills.
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By Leanne McGrath
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6/4/09
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As a young Bermudian carving out a career in the insurance world, Erica Symonds never imagined she would be honoured alongside the industry’s brightest and best.
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By Don Burgess
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6/4/09
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When Chay Goins was a little boy, he loved watching the Gombeys dance through the streets in their colourful costumes.
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By Helen Jardine
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6/4/09
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Business trips just got a lot more pleasant thanks to British Airways’ luxurious makeover of its executive cabin.
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By Helen Jardine
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6/2/09
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Gazing past the ox-blood-coloured antique barber's chair, Tucker's Point Club COO, Eric Brooks, says if he only had one word to describe the new hotel complex it would be, "exquisite." And whether …
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By Helen Jardine
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4/17/09
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Labour Minister David Burch has been visiting local companies in recent months and last week he and two colleagues were at MediaHouse, parent company of the Bermuda Sun. The ministry team met with …
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4/17/09
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Happy Hour at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is going green for the first time.Revellers will be encouraged to put the environment first and use the blue recycling bins assigned for tin, aluminum and …
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By Sirkka Huish
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4/17/09
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Peace of mind. Everyone wants it. Whether it is to ensure that you get your vehicle back if it gets stolen or to see to it that your teenager gets home safely, Cleveland Simmons believes he can …
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By Don Burgess
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4/15/09
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Correction: Contrary to our report in Wednesday's paper, Watersedge Marine will be carrying the new Robalo 227 Dual Console. By the end of April Watersedge Marine will have in store the new …
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By Sarah Lagan
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4/15/09
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One of the most popular boats in store at A&P Marine right now is the Grady White Tournament 275 Dual Console. This is Grady White's third Tournament model and is ideal both for fishing and for …
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By Sarah Lagan
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4/15/09
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Now they are on the home stretch of the KPMG Challenge, Team CedarBridge is ready to switch its investment strategy to "aggressive".Up until now the team members have taken a cautious approach to …
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By Sarah Lagan
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4/15/09
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The Saltus Grammar School Rogue Traders team was the run-away leader in the KPMG Investment Challenge as at March 27, 2009 with a portfolio value of $69,856, an increase of 39.7 per cent from their …
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By By KPMG
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4/15/09
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You'll be amazed what Elroy Doyle can do with a coconut when he puts his creative mind to it.It may not be the most common hobby for a man, but Mr. Doyle has taught himself the art of jewellery …
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By Sirkka Huish
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4/8/09
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CellularOne this week made the 3G network available to its customers. CellularOne's Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Eve, says, "This is an important day in CellularOne's history. We have invested over …
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By Don Burgess
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4/8/09
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BF&M Limited announced net earnings for 2008 of $22,171,067.This resulted in a return on shareholders equity of 15 per cent. John Wight, President and CEO of BF&M said in a press release that "while …
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By Don Burgess
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4/8/09
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The second quarter is a critical time of year to carry out an operations assessment on your business or home. In most cases, January to March represents a fresh start, a period of rebirth or …
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By Felicia Rickards
Sun columnist | 4/8/09 | 61 views |
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The Sea Breeze Cafe plans to vastly increase its seating capacity before the month is out.Terraced decking, larger menus and mini-gardens are just a few of the changes planned for the cocktail and …
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By Helen Jardine
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4/3/09
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Butterfield Bank is getting lean, but not mean.A total of 140 bank employees are getting an even sweeter disposition as they drop pounds. One hundred and forty Butterfield employees in 24 teams are …
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By Don Burgess
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4/3/09
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Bermuda's housing market is stable and there is little chance of a U.S.-style mortgage meltdown happening here, according to experts. While homeowners in the States are defaulting on their mortgages …
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By Don Burgess
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3/27/09
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After nine years as publisher of Preview magazine, Michele MacKenzie is handing over the reins.This comes as the magazine celebrates its 50th birthday and changes its name to bermuda.com guide as …
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By Helen Jardine
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3/27/09
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Ralph Richardson is one Bermudian who is making his mark overseas.His company, Maven Concepts, took top honours for Web Multi-Media and the coveted Best of Show award at the regional 2009 ADDY Awards …
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By Don Burgess
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3/27/09
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After a job loss, it may seem like your world is crashing in all at once. Stay calm and resist the urge to make any sudden moves - like sending a scathing e-mail or making a scene on your way out - …
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By By Sakina Rangwala, The Washington Post
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3/27/09
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If you thought your Google looked a little different Tuesday morning, it wasn't just that you needed more coffee. The search giant implemented two changes to its results pages Tuesday that it said …
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By By Alana Semuels, Los Angeles Times
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3/27/09
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During these difficult economic times, buying a piece of the rock may be the last thing on your mind. This may, however, be a time to take advantage of the great opportunities of a "buyer's market" …
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By By Denis de Frias
Partner, Mello Jones & Martin | 3/25/09 | 67 views |
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The rumour mill is extra hot these days, and many local businesses are worried about the potential for misinterpreted or false assumptions to influence the public and decrease their profit margins. …
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By Compiled by Don Burgess
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3/25/09
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As an offshore financial jurisdiction, Bermuda is held in high regard among U.S. business leaders.And in these tough economic times, there is a "flight to quality and Bermuda stands to benefit," …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/20/09
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Contractors have welcomed a move to make public all major construction contracts awarded by the Cabinet.Premier Dr. Ewart Brown told the House of Assembly this week that as of April 1, details of …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/20/09
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Q: I need a car but cannot afford a new one. Instead I have decided to buy a used car, but do not know how to choose one or know what to look for. Help!A: Used car quality often depends on how well …
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By Rhonda Daniels
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3/20/09
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BTC to lay off staffThe Bermuda Telephone Company will make redundant an unspecified number of employees as part of the 'organizational restructuring' initiative, a press statement from the company …
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3/20/09
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In an effort to reduce costs, last week this paper reported that the Fairmont Southampton Hotel is removing the majority of its water fountains used by staff for drinking. The annual savings of …
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By Laura Semos
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3/20/09
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If the debt ratings agency Moody's downgrades the Bermuda government's bond rating, the result might be higher taxes and reduced services. Or, it might have little-to-no impact whatsoever - depending …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/18/09
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Scottish Re names new CFO Bermuda-based Scottish Re Group has appointed Dan Roth to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately, a press statement said.In his previous role as …
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3/18/09
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The recession has reared its ugly head yet again with the island's largest restaurant chain letting go more than two-dozen employees.About two weeks ago, Little Venice Group laid off roughly …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/13/09
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A gentleman in the U.K. recently flew Virgin Atlantic to India. Upon returning home he described the food he was served en route as "the culinary journey of hell," comprised of various …
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By Laura Semos
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3/13/09
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As the financial markets gyrate wildly, many of us are learning first hand what it feels like to be on the down side of an investment cycle. I vividly remember delivering pension investment …
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By Felicia Rickards
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3/13/09
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She's travelled up a notch to the ranks of management.Bermudian Kim Every has taken on the role of general manager, Meyer-Franklin Travel said in a statement. Ms. Every will oversee the agency's …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/13/09
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Flagstone Re declared quarterly dividendFlagstone Reinsurance declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share, a press statement said. The dividend is payable on March 31 to shareholders of …
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3/13/09
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The $200 million guarantee given to Butterfield Bank by the government "was the right move and should be applauded," the head of the Bank of Bermuda said yesterday.Bank of Bermuda CEO Philip …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/11/09
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In what could be a sign of 'stagflation' (rising inflation and a shrinking economic output), inflation shot up more than 5 per cent in January.Consumers paid 5.2 per cent more in January than they …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/11/09
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Bermuda Air Conditioning Ltd has begun construction on a new six-storey building in the Mills Creek area, a press statement said.The 77,500 square-foot space, to be completed later this year, will …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/11/09
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Digicel has launched the Coral-200-Solar, the world's first low-cost solar-powered mobile phone, the firm said in a statement. The Coral-200-Solar, manufactured uses proprietary technology from …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/11/09
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Chocolates for Valentines, candy for Hallowe'en and plenty of liquor in the New Year. The Berkeley Institute's New Kids on the Block have looked to the seasons to decide which companies they should …
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By Sarah Lagan
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3/11/09
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Saltus Grammar School's Rogue Traders team was the run-away leader in the KPMG Investment Challenge after the latest round of trading on February 27, with a portfolio value of $55,462. The figure is …
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By By KPMG
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3/11/09
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In better years, banks posting large annual profits could hardly be considered groundbreaking.But in a year characterized by huge write-downs by insurance firms and massive investment bank bailouts …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/6/09
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The new head of Schroders has some advice for investors and clients: the worst isn't over yet so don't lower your guard; get back to basics and don't listen to the Madoffs and Stanfords of the …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/6/09
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Seventy-four per cent of the Bank of Bermuda's staff are women, but just three occupy senior management positions.But within 12 months, "that number will have to change in a meaningful way," says …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/6/09
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After a "painful" year for the embattled insurance giant, XL Capital's chairman of the board and former CEO Brian O'Hara will step down from in April, press statement said.Mr. O'Hara, along with …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/6/09
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In a depressingly familiar scenario, Citigroup last week handed out 30 pink slips to its local staff. And just two days ago, this paper reported that four positions were slashed at LOM.Thankfully, …
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By Laura Semos
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3/6/09
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In times of recession, as in times of war, it's important not to panic or make hasty decisions.This from Argus Group CEO Gerald Simons, who warned pensioners and those approaching retirement age …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/4/09
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Lines Overseas Management is the latest in a series of firms to cut jobs as companies look to cut expenses. Three expatriate workers and one Bermudian were let go from the firm last week, a LOM …
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By Mark Kennedy
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3/4/09
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Banking giant HSBC's plans to cut thousands of jobs in the U.S. will not have any impact on its Bermuda unit, according to Bank of Bermuda officials."HSBC announced [on Monday] that it will write no …
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3/4/09
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BMA: New bank notes hit circulation next weekThe Bermuda Monetary Authority is in the final stages for the introduction of Bermuda's new banknotes, which will be released into circulation for public …
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3/4/09
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It may seem like a simple task: changing your phone carrier without having to change your phone number. But you can't actually do that here in Bermuda.Some telecoms companies offer call forwarding …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/27/09
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Finance Minister Paula Cox's budget decision not to raise taxes should help bolster Bermuda's bruised economy.This from Bermuda International Business Association chief Cheryl Packwood, who commended …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/25/09
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USA3000 Airlines will resume its direct service from Bermuda to Baltimore this summer.The air carrier had cancelled its Bermuda service for the 2008-2009 winter season.But service from Bermuda's L.F. …
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By Helen Jardine
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2/25/09
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Caterer? Check. Bridesmaids? Check. Invitations? Check. What about a pre-nuptial agreement?No, this is not a trailer for the latest Katherine Heigl movie. Rather, this is how a checklist for a …
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By Honor Desmond-Tetlow
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2/25/09
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Recessionary pressures on the global economy are likely to last at least a year and maybe two, many company chiefs believe.This is one the key findings of a recently-released report from the …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/20/09
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I'll have a black n' coke, Dr. Brown.High balls will be just one of many drinks the Premier will be serving up at the Elbow Beach on Monday as part or his bid to rejuvenate tourism.Dr. Brown will be …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/20/09
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Thousands attend Coldwell Banker Home ShowThe 7th annual Coldwell Banker Home Show that took place last week "was a resounding success," with more than 4,000 people attending, a press release …
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2/20/09
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The global recession might be costing people jobs, but that's no reason to neglect the finer things in life.For those who can still afford to indulge, The Point restaurant at the Tucker's Point Club …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/18/09
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They say all that glitters is not gold. But for this month's runaway leaders of the KPMG Investment Challenge, precious metal stocks are giving them glittering results. The Saltus Grammar School's …
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By Sarah Lagan
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2/18/09
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Saltus Grammar School's Rogue Traders team is the run-away leaders in the KPMG Investment Challenge after the last round of trading.As of January 30, the team had a portfolio value of $59,148, an …
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By By KPMG
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2/18/09
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In the finale of Disney's tween movie phenomenon 'High School Musical' perky, choreographed teens gleefully sing - in perfect pitch - "We're all in this together." And they're right. Amidst the …
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By Michelle Jackson
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2/18/09
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With job loses sending shockwaves through Bermuda, the call has gone out for a stimulus package similar to the one pushed through by the Obama administration to re-ignite the U.S. economy.Jon …
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By Mark Kennedy
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2/13/09
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January has come and gone and the excitement of the New Year is starting to wane. Many people have discovered amongst their January mail, credit card bills for gifts and other purchases made during …
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By Felicia Rickards
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2/13/09
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A client recently came to the Consumer Affairs offices outraged because a store had an item marked for a really great price, but when he brought it to the register to pay for it, the item's price in …
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By Laura Semos
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2/13/09
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What's happening
Fun new dolphin show with high energy music and an emcee. The Dolphins will …
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This event is for local residents only. $99 to play with cart, $65 for seniors. …
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BIFF 2010 takes place from 19th to 25th March 2010.
Tickets go on sale …
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Family Fun Day at the Masterworks Museum in the Botanical Gardens, FREE art and …
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