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A Bermuda-based exempt company has boosted its stake in insurance company BF&M in a massive share transfer worth around $17 million.
Lawrie (Bermuda) Ltd, owned by UK investment firm Camellia Plc, building on existing holdings in BF&M, now holds more...
DATE: Sep 27, 2013
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HSBC Bermuda and Butterfield Bank responded yesterday to a ratings cut by Standard & Poor’s, which was concerned about high unemployment, a prolonged real estate downturn and thousands of expatriates leaving the Island.
However, Butterfield said in a...
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Citing the departure of thousands of expatriates, unemployment as high as 12 percent, and a sharp and extended slowdown in the property market, Standard & Poor’s lowered its ratings on HSBC Bermuda and Butterfield Bank, with negative outlooks.
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A family is reeling following the death of 21-month old Nosaj Stovell in a traffic accident involving a taxi.
The toddler died after being struck by the vehicle outside his Mount Wyndham, Hamilton Parish home at around 7.30pm on Wednesday.
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DATE: Sep 27, 2013
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Heavy rain and strong winds caused ferry and flight cancellations yesterday, along with flooding in several low lying areas.
A WestJet flight from Toronto to Bermuda was forced to divert to Boston this afternoon due to the harsh weather on the Island...
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Government House last night moved to clarify the impact of the move by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to consolidate passport production in Britain and away from embassies, high commissions and consulates around the world.
The recent announcemen...
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The Hamilton Bus Terminal’s ticket office has reopened two weeks after it was closed due to “unpleasant fumes”.
However, despite a thorough investigation, the source of the problematic fumes has not been identified.
A Department of Public Transportat...
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A clutch of Louis Vuitton handbags will soon be a financial lifesaver for cash-strapped fashionistas.
For gold-buying firm Gold Standard is to expand its business — offering short term loans against designer gear, high-end watches and iPads.
Gold Sta...
DATE: Sep 27, 2013
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Members of a prestigious US society are on the Island to plan their first ever meeting outside of America.
The General Society of Colonial Wars wants to hold their meeting in Bermuda in 2015, which would bring hundreds of visitors to the Island, givi...
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Longtail numbers are under threat by gangs of crows that have raided nests, destroying eggs and eaten hatchlings.
Alarms were first raised in 2009, when 50 Longtail egg remains were found on the Castle Point property at the end of the Tucker’s Town p...
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