appointed as account manager and marketing director. Tina Trousdell has been appointed senior graphic designer, and Claudia Wysocki has been appointed senior account executive.

"Our client base, spanning the breadth of local and international business in Bermuda, has expanded rapidly since the company's formation nearly five years ago,'' Advantage president and creative director Sheila Semos stated in a press release yesterday.

"The three new members of our team bring to the agency an even greater range of skills which will benefit our clients, and will strengthen our capacity to provide superior customer service and creative strength during the next phase of the company's growth.'' Ms Mason headed our own public relations and marketing consultancy in London, England. Ms Trousdell has experience at several design studios and agencies in the US. Ms Wysocki recently moved to Bermuda from Boston where she worked in the advertising industry.

TAKING ADVANTAGE -- Pictured are: Claudia Wysocki; Liz Mason; and Tina Trousdell.

SERVICE WITH A SMILE -- Helen Fletcher and Peter Jovetic have joined together to form Food 4 Thought, a catering company. Ms Fletcher was formerly with Plantation's 3 Crab Catering. Mr. Jovetic works at the Newstead Hotel.