appointed Tony Martin to vice president, automotive sales. Mr. Martin, a Bermudian, is now responsible for the overall management of HWP's automobile division and Bermuda Shine, the group's car preparation company.

"With 22 years experience in the automotive industry, including nine years with HWP, Mr. Martin has a wealth of experience which will be of great benefit to the company,'' HWP president and CEO Jonathan Brewin said.

Mr. Martin came to the company from Bermuda Motors where he was commercial sales manager.

He has been sales manager of Suzuki and most recently the Mitsubishi franchise.

"Although most people don't realise it, sales in this industry is not just about selling cars,'' Mr. Martin said.

"Managing our franchises located at four separate locations, as well as Bermuda Shine and a total of 27 employees; my day-to-day responsibilities keep me extremely busy. He added, "I am also involved in negotiations with automobile manufacturers, which culturally, provides the most interesting challenge; financial reporting and budgeting and staying on top of currency changes, which directly affects cost and competitiveness in the local marketplace.'' Mr. Martin sits on the Government Environmental Committee.

*** Reclining to the library or drawing room in a silk smoker's jacket and cohiba cigar leaves one only missing a glass of cognac.

Recognising this, liquor distributors Burrows, Lightbourn have imported a few bottles of the best.

Company manager Trevor Nichols noted that for the man who has everything, shoppers may want to give serious attention to purchasing a bottle of Louis XIII cognac by Remy Martin.

The limited edition product comes in a reusable Baccarat crystal decanter with solid gold lettering and is encased in a red leather box lined with white satin. The price tag for this warming drink? $1,999.

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Bottle of the best: The Louis XIII cognac