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With more than 50 percent of young black men dropping out of public schools, this newspaper asked a simple question — why?
The figure was released yesterday in a study on the Island's young black males, called 'On the Wall or on the Margins? A study ...
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new york (Bloomberg) — American International Group Inc., the insurer bailed out by the US, had its third-quarter earnings estimate tripled by Credit Suisse Group AG on gains in investments including derivatives and hedge-fund holdings.
AIG will earn...
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Utilities was the hardest hit sector on The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) yesterday, with no fewer than two companies seeing their share prices drop.
The Ascendant Group Ltd. fell $1 (6.66 percent) to $14 with 9,800 shares traded, while KeyTech Ltd. d...
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It all starts at home
October 23, 2009
Dear Sir,
Bermuda is slowly losing its youth. Over the last couple of years or so, we have seen a rise in criminal activity, and not all but most offences have been committed young persons, with the ages ranging...
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Bermuda’s economy will worsen unless there is “substantial reform” according to a report released today.
However the Bermuda First Report proposes that by providing residency to generous multimillionaires, decreasing taxes on fractional hotel units, ...
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● Lawmakers, educators and youth workers must find special strategies to get young black men to be more future-oriented when making decisions about school and work
● More guidance counsellors are needed
● Increased guidance and career counselling in...
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Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. reaped the rewards of expanding its lines of business and reducing the risk of its investment portfolio to post a profit of $67.1 million for the third quarter of 2009.
The reinsurer bounced back from a net loss of...
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Saltus Grammar School's senior football team completed a successful tour to Toronto with a convincing 4-0 win against Appleby College.
Alex White grabbed two first half goals to put the team in a commanding position. Second half goals from Dante Lev...
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When it comes to race and earnings Professor Ronald Mincy's study made a number of observations. Here is a sample of statements taken from various points in the 222-page report:
● "At every level of education, including college, and in every industry...
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LONDON (Bloomberg) — Bermuda-based oil rig company Seadrill Ltd., a Norwegian oil-rig company, said yesterday its West Atlas drilling unit was still on fire and isn't likely to be put in use again because of severe damage.
"The fire encompassing West...
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