evenings to get locals to invest in Bermudian companies.

The awareness events, called "Own your share of Bermuda'' are scheduled to begin on November 4, and will focus on the exchange's domestic market.

Joanne MacPhee, communications manger of the BSX said: "These events will be the first of their kind because they will focus entirely on the Bermuda's domestic market.

"In the past the exchange has offered a broader overview of investment opportunities, now we want to focus on investing in Bermuda.'' She added even though the exchange had been up and running since 1971, most Bermudians knew little about the BSX.

The first evening on November 5 will be held at the Leopard's Club on Cedar Avenue, Hamilton. On November 18 the tour will move to Somerset Cricket Club and December 2 will be held at St. George's Cricket Club. All events are held at 7.30 p.m.

IRENE EXPECTED TO COST INSURERS $100M BUC HUR Irene expected to cost insurers $100m United States property and casualty insurers will pay Florida homeowners and businesses an estimated $100 million for damage caused by Hurricane Irene.

The calculations were revealed yesterday by Insurance Services Offices property claim services.

People living in Florida are expected to make 63,000 claims with insurers for personal and commercial property loss and auto damage.

The hurricane moved from the Caribbean into southwest Florida and eventually along Florida's east coast with winds gusting at 75 miles an hour. Over 18 inches of rain fell causing widespread flooding on October 15 and 16.

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