One of the biggest opportunities for Bermuda reinsurers will be to take more risk off the shoulders of taxpayers around the world, delegates at a conference in Hamilton heard.
John Huff, chief executive officer of the Association of Bermuda Insurers ...
Loan sharks have worsened the problems of people in financial difficulty, the House of Assembly heard.
Wayne Furbert, the junior finance minister, said he knew of cases where $10,000 loans become $66,000 debts in just a year, and that action was need...
DATE: Dec 03, 2018 | CATEGORY: Politics | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
Our government is focused on technology as a future pillar of the economy, with increasing emphasis in the fintech area. For Bermuda to succeed in this arena, we need to develop a workforce with the skills to meet the needs and demands of this fast-c...
CedarBridge Academy students brought The Wiz to life this weekend in front of cheering crowds.
However, students Quinceé Jones, Joshua Harney and Trinae Edwards said the show was the result of weeks of dedicated work.
Quinceé, 15, said: “We have been...
DATE: Dec 03, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new education campaign designed to boost knowledge about asthma was sparked by the tragic death of a young boy in Britain.
Open Airways, an island asthma charity, is offering the Support Children’s Health-Asthma online course.
The George Coller M...
DATE: Dec 03, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health | AUTHOR: News Staff
Dozens of children in Malawi will attend high school, thanks to a Bermuda charity’s scholarship scheme.
Bermuda Overseas Mission raised $6,000 to start the programme to send 60 pupils to school. The organisation visited the Mulanje district in 2015 ...
An executive recruitment company has launched a programme to support young Bermudians in making career decisions.
Elevate Executive Selection says its Career Care Programme aims to provide the best career exploration and readiness service at all stag...
Students and parents at Saltus were given insights into how to deal with school pressures during a two-day visit by renowned child psychologist Dr. Michael G. Thompson.
Last week, Dr Thompson addressed Saltus staff, followed by a talk to parents on ‘...
The Bermuda Insurance Management Association and Bermuda Insurance Institute’s 2018 Captive Education Summit takes place at the Hamilton Princess tomorrow afternoon.
The event, billed largest captive education forum for industry professionals, takes ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2018 | CATEGORY: Reinsurance | AUTHOR: Business Staff
Charles Tatem, a conservationist, sailor and designer with a flair for kitchens, has died. He was 70.
An architect, Mr Tatem served as chairman of the Bermuda National Trust’s historic buildings committee, and was also a member of the St George’s Pre...
DATE: Dec 01, 2018 | CATEGORY: Obituaries | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell