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to July last year, an indication perhaps that brighter days are ahead for Bermuda's troubled retail sector.
In July 1997 consumers spent $2.5 million more -- for a gross total of $50.7 million-- than in July 1996. That's an increase of 5.1 percent. A...
DATE: Sep 26, 1997
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In a cost cutting move, Bermuda-registered Sea Containers Ltd. and General Electric Co. owned GE Capital Services have agreed to form a Bermuda-registered venture, GE SeaCo Ltd., out of the combination of their container ship operations.
Under the ag...
DATE: Sep 26, 1997
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property and casualty section of The Argus Group that include cover for veterinary fees, death and third party claims.
Starting Monday, insurance policies will be available for cats, dogs and horses.
The horse policy includes, among other things, cov...
DATE: Sep 26, 1997
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Premier's mind. Business writer David Fox reports Premier Pamela Gordon yesterday sent a clear message of support to the international business sector, declaring that its successful partnership with Government was vital to Bermuda's future economic ...
DATE: Sep 26, 1997
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Acting Finance Minister, John Barritt, yesterday remained cautious over allegations in a Massachusetts court that Bermuda insurance regulation was not as stringently controlled as it is in the US.
It is the latest of such claims, this time in court s...
DATE: Sep 26, 1997
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Bermuda this week bids farewell to the cruise ship Meridian .
The ship arrived on Tuesday with 1,062 passengers to pay her final visit to the Island.
She will set sail for Baltimore on Friday.
The Meridian was sold to Metro Holding Company and will h...
DATE: Sep 25, 1997
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points yesterday to 1,315.60 on a volume of 12,451 shares valued at about $204,000 and bonds worth about $241,000.
The Bank of Butterfield fell 25 cents to close at $13.63. Bermuda Home preferred stock fell 38 cents to close at $11.63. Bermuda Comput...
DATE: Sep 25, 1997
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A strong capital base and conservative underwriting have won Bermuda-based reinsurer, Mid Ocean Reinsurance Ltd. an affirmation by rating agency Standard & Poor's of its double-'A' claims-paying ability rating and counterparty credit rating.
The rati...
DATE: Sep 25, 1997
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US timeshare developer Great Vacations Resorts is currently wrapping up its financial analysis of the St. George's Club and is primed to close the deal within a month.
"We are reviewing the club's operation going forward to see how we can control cos...
DATE: Sep 25, 1997
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Carl H. Paiva will be the new head of Meyer Industries management team as of October 1, as the St. George's firm begins a period of anticipated growth.
Mr. Paiva will retain his current position as vice president of marketing for sister company, Meye...
DATE: Sep 25, 1997
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