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A new report by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides good guidance for governments around the world on the hands-off approach to the Internet the commisssion recommends should be followed for future growth.
The paper notes that one...
DATE: Jul 26, 1999
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The worst is over for Japan, but the recovery depends on the country overcoming a number ofinherent problems, according to the latest investment report by Royal Bank of Canada analysts.
"The most essential is a firm commitment by both the Japanese go...
DATE: Jul 20, 1999
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Bermuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. directors made the best decision they could and trusted the advice given to them by professional advisors in relation to the company's 1991 reorganisation, a former board member told a court yesterday.
David A...
DATE: Jul 20, 1999
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I have heard the sound of a revolution and it's called Net2Phone. My wife and I were able to telephone friends and family in Canada, the US and Australia using a computer, a microphone, earphones and our Internet connection and the services of Net2Ph...
DATE: Jul 19, 1999
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Marsh Global Broking yesterday laid off six staff.
The layoffs come in the wake of the Marsh & McLennan's purchase last year of Sedgwick Plc. Marsh also bought Johnson & Higgins in 1997.
The most prominent head to roll in the local office is that of ...
DATE: Jul 16, 1999
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reported gross reinsurance premiums of $22.9 million for the company's first full year of operation.
The company was formed in 1997 with $75 million from XL Capital and $25 million from Risk Capital Reinsurance Co., a subsidiary of Risk Capital Holdi...
DATE: Jul 12, 1999
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The penguins are coming! The penguins are coming! Those who are Linux fans will know the reference is to the mascot chosen by Linus Torvalds for the computer operating system he founded for all the rebels in the world.
Mr. Torvalds, a Finn, was a col...
DATE: Jul 12, 1999
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Corp.'s property and casualty business, Bermuda-based ACE Ltd. on Friday unveiled the new look of the much larger company.
In an interview with The Royal Gazette , ACE chairman, president and chief executive officer Brian Duperreault hailed the acqui...
DATE: Jul 05, 1999
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Bermuda got its first view of its much heralded electronic commerce bill on Friday. The Electronic Transactions Act 1999 was tabled in Parliament.
At first glance the bill attempts to ensure contracts and other procedures for conducting electronic co...
DATE: Jul 05, 1999
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Cable & Wireless Plc is about to start a pilot test of its Devonshire-based electronic commerce facility using six companies.
The facility will be the third in a series of six hubs the company is building worldwide as part of its international electr...
DATE: Jul 01, 1999
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