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Harbour Nights and Destination Dockyard — two of Bermuda's most popular summer events, are set to go ahead this year as planned, despite the impact of the current global economic downturn, writes Alex Wright.
That is according to Diane Gordon, execut...
DATE: Apr 17, 2009
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — There is "little doubt" that Allen Stanford, accused of masterminding an $8.5 billion fraud, was engaged in a "Ponzi scheme" based on the condition of his offshore bank, the institution's receiver said.
"We have identified asse...
DATE: Apr 17, 2009
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Bermuda reinsurer Validus Holdings Ltd. is to convene a special meeting of shareholders to try and win backing for its plan to take over fellow Island company IPC Holdings Ltd.
Validus announced yesterday that it has filed proxy materials with the US...
DATE: Apr 17, 2009
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PARIS (AP) — Eurostar, the operator of high-speed train services between London and Paris under the English Channel, said yesterday that first-quarter sales fell 5.8 percent because of the partial closure of the tunnel and a slump in business travel....
DATE: Apr 17, 2009
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A Bermudian who plans to walk the coast of Cornwall in memory of a friend, has already raised more than $15,000 for cancer research and treatment before he has even taken the first step.
Roger Gillett, who recently retired from 30 years' working in B...
DATE: Apr 17, 2009
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Nellie's Walk will today be transformed into a rotating canvas, with passersby invited to contribute a sketch.
The works will then be displayed at the Bermuda Society of Arts as part of a collage lining a wall in the People's Gallery.
Called 'Quick D...
DATE: Apr 16, 2009
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The Congressional Black Caucus delegation that visited Havana last week was naive not to notice — or disingenuous not to acknowledge — that Cuba is hardly the paradise of racial harmony and equality it pretends to be. Still, that's no reason for the ...
DATE: Apr 16, 2009
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Congratulations to:
Vicki Clarke of Rock-ville Lane, Pembroke who celebrates her 43rd birthday today.
Leonie Simmons of Warwick of celebrates her birthday tomorrow.
Gail Harris of Crisson Avenue, Pembroke East who celebrates her birthday today.
Raji...
DATE: Apr 16, 2009
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Islanders can reflect on 400 years of sowing the seeds of settlement at the 71st Annual Exhibition this weekend.
The Botanical Gardens will become a hive of activity today with the opening of this year's 'Ag Show'.
As is usual at the show, people can...
DATE: Apr 16, 2009
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The race is one to find the best design for the North Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone (EEZ), with the public having the chance to vote for their favourite this week.
The Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation (BSBDC) displayed the work of ...
DATE: Apr 16, 2009
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