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The number of people working in the tourism industry fell by more than ten percent last year, the latest Government figures have revealed.
A total of 460 jobs were lost in the industry in 2013, leaving 5,224 people employed in tourism, both direct an...
DATE: Sep 24, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The huge hulking form of the car ship, Hoegh Inchon, loomed into view off Hamilton yesterday as the carrier dropped off a batch of new vehicles at the docks.
After a tug-assisted pirouette in the harbour the vast vessel docked at Hamilton Docks at 11...
DATE: Sep 24, 2014
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The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange had a quiet day that ended with the index seeing a decline of 0.87 to close at 1,389.97.
The share volume was 19,992, at a value of $72,666.08.
Ascendant Group Limited pushed the index down after 8,200 shares ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2014
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Business opportunities for entrepreneurs in blue (water-related) and green industries are the focus of a Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) seminar moderated by Jack Ward, who is the president of Bermuda Environmental Consulting, Ltd and...
DATE: Sep 24, 2014
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Ascendant Group Ltd fell more than four percent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today to hit a new 52-week low.
The owner of electricity company Belco, which last week reported a sharp fall in earnings, slid 25 cents, or 4.2 percent, to close on $5...
DATE: Sep 24, 2014
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Bermuda Stock Exchange
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Despite plenty of rain for the first six months of the year, Watlington Waterworks Limited’s total profits rose for the period — the company reported $967,146, compared to $838,761 for the same period of 2013.
The financial report also reflected an i...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
A former Bermuda scientist aims to link the academic world and Island business to better predict disasters.
And a new course at the University of Miami — the brainchild of ex-Bermuda Institute for Ocean Science (BIOS) researcher Professor Dennis Hans...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The Bermuda Broadcasting Company is seeking to issue extra shares in a bid to raise $3.2 million.
The firm, controlled by businessman Fernance Perry, has proposed a deal with Mayfair Ltd, another Perry-controlled firm.
The proposal would seen the BB...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Communicate. Today we have so many ways to communicate that I often feel that the real message and meaning often gets lost in the chatter! Whether it be e-mails or instant messaging and yes, even a phone call, too many of us move too fast, act in ha...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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Retail sales dropped by more than $2 million year on year, according to the latest Government statistics for July.
The figures showed a 2.2 percent decrease on sales, down from $99.1 million to $97 million.
Returning residents declared $4.5 million i...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
