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Healthcare may be the most controversial sector of the global economy right now. Stocks in this industry have recently suffered broad price declines due largely to the actions of a couple of bad players, but that could spell opportunity for those wit...
DATE: Nov 17, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
Over time prices rise and fall at varying rates. The rate of inflation and its effects on an economy are often talked about endlessly.
The latest jobs report has significantly increased the likelihood of a December rate hike. But is this rate hike n...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
• The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce presents Is Retirement Achievable in Bermuda: A Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 24. The long-term shift from traditional defined benefit pensions to defined contribution plans has placed significant responsibil...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Your Bermuda financial review summary is over. You are now moving forward to taking control of your finances, in our unique Bermuda financial environment.
You’ve realised you have some gaps, say in life or property coverage; you saved a bit and now ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Al Seymour
The memory of twisted wreckage and smoking vehicles seems to fade quickly here in Bermuda, as motorists and riders drift back into the complacent syndrome of routine speeding and dangerous overtaking. It is as though traffic rules are for ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Surprise, surprise! A mid-November tropical system was the last thing that was expected, especially in conjunction with a public holiday, but that is exactly what happened this past week, making the offshore scene grouchy, to say the least.
Certainly...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Pomp and pageantry marks the beginning today of a new legislative session. It’s one of the more pleasant (and pleasing) parliamentary traditions that helps to distinguish us here and abroad.
It also highlights our British heritage and represents that...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Wednesday night I went to a friend’s house to help her “bedazzle” some tutus for a dance recital.
This involved sticking teeny tiny crystals on to netting with a hot glue gun. I can’t decide if the wine was a help or a hindrance.
It stopped me being...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Week ending November 6, 2015
Our strategy worked really well last week with the performance on the Global Equities fund about 150 basis points ahead of the S&P 1200 Global Index and the Dividend Income approximately 100 basis points ahead of the same...
DATE: Nov 10, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Robert Pires
“Sleep,” said the old gentleman, “he’s always asleep. Goes on errands fast asleep, and snores as he waits at tables.”
“How very odd!” said Mr Pickwick, for Joe was constantly hungry, very red in the face and is always falling asleep in the middle of ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Joe Yammine, MD
