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Global drinks giant Bacardi has notched up a hat-trick with US women.
Three of the firm’s products — Bacardi rum, Grey Goose vodka and vermouth Martini — have won “Women’s Choice” awards in the US.
Bacardi North America regional president Peter Carr ...
DATE: Sep 11, 2015
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A luxury alternative to a hotel has reopened after a $5.5 million major makeover.
Inverurie Executive Suites on Paget’s Harbour Road has been redesigned with the executive traveller in mind.
“We see a requirement for a business-orientated hotel that’...
DATE: Sep 11, 2015
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Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermuda paid 1.9 per cent more for a typical basket of goods and services in July that it did a year ago.
But the level of inflation fell 0.2 of a percentage point on the 2.1 per cent measured in June.
The average cost of goods and services also fell...
DATE: Sep 11, 2015
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Economy
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Next month’s America’s Cup opener could cause problems on Hamilton’s docks.
The docks, at the east end of Front Street, will be used as the base for four of the competing teams — reducing the dock area by around a third.
But Stevedoring Services’ chi...
DATE: Sep 10, 2015
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Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A Bermuda-based gold mining firm is to resume operations in South America.
Gold Bar Development & Consulting has significant holdings in the jungles of Guyana, which are rich in gold deposits.
But the firm was forced to suspend mining operations on s...
DATE: Sep 10, 2015
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermuda-based reinsurance company Sequant Re has appointed a new chief underwriting officer.
Victor Baillargeon, who has 35 years of experience in the industry, will lead the development of the company’s underwriting strategies to allow a range of in...
DATE: Sep 10, 2015
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Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A total of 25,193 shares worth $97,707 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.
The Bank of Butterfield fell one cent to $1.76 after 19,393 shares traded.
The bank’s preference shares also dropped, down 22 cents to $1137.28, after 26 shares changed han...
DATE: Sep 10, 2015
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Bermuda Stock Exchange
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermuda’s Rosedon hotel has become the first on the Island to win a special green award from a global travel site.
The Pitts Bay Road fixture was given silver GreenLeader status by TripAdvisor.
The hotel is already rated number two in Bermuda on Trip...
DATE: Sep 09, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A new reinsurance firm has won a top award from an industry magazine in the US.
Hamilton Re, part of the Hamilton Insurance Group founded by veteran Brian Duperreault, has been awarded Bermuda Reinsurer of the Year by Reactions magazine.
Hamilton Re ...
DATE: Sep 08, 2015
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Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermuda’s business booster is to launch a new programme for entrepreneurs.
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has teamed up with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) to bring the Ice ...
DATE: Sep 08, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor