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"AM Best revises outlook to positive for Island Heritage"

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of BF&M’s Island Heritage Insurance Company (Cayman Islands). The ratings reflect I...

Jul 03, 2013

Politics

"Roban unsurprised that lifting term limits has not created more jobs"

Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban was not surprised to hear by the Minister’s own admission that eradicating term limits has not triggered an influx of international companies to return to Bermuda. In part three of a series on ‘Immigration...

Jul 03, 2013

Arts & Entertainment

"Glee gives Bryn a chance to explore"

Bryn Thomas, 17, originally from Charlotte, North Carolina has been singing publicly since she was five years old and dancing for the last eight years. When she moved to Bermuda over a year ago she looked around for opportunities to explore her talen...

Jul 03, 2013

Environment

"Website relaunch keeps public better informed"

The Department of Environmental Protection has relaunched its website to better service the community. Environment and Planning Minister Sylvan Richards said that while the Department has an important role to play, a survey revealed that customers kn...

Jul 03, 2013

Local Business

"Washington Mall customers have their say: Majority want to see more stores open on Sunday"

The Washington Mall hopes to launch a number of “exciting new initiatives” soon to boost traffic to its stores and restaurants. And the Mall’s owners noted that the majority of its customers want to see more stores open on Sunday. This came as a res...

Jul 03, 2013

Other

"Taking the rough with the smooth is all in a days ride for Tony"

You get your motor running, you head out on the highway — a giant black bear appears from nowhere, rears itself on its hind legs, and won’t let you past. Sound unlikely? Not if your motor is running in the Arctic Circle. This was one of the many exp...

Jul 03, 2013

Local Business

"At Auto Solutions, Its all about service"

Glen Smith is a new Member of Parliament, and has also joined a new industry: auto sales and service. He is the managing director of Auto Solutions, which was formerly HWP, located on St John’s Road. “Auto Solutions came to life on May 6, and obviou...

Jul 03, 2013

Other

"Media Council issues guide for reporting on race"

The Media Council of Bermuda has announced a new guide for journalists in Bermuda reporting on race. The guide, entitled ‘Reporting on Race — A Guide for Media Professionals’, was funded by the Colorado-based Aspen Institute. The guide lists 11 guide...

Jul 03, 2013

International Business

"Arch Group saluted for its support of BFIS"

The Bermuda Foundation for Insurance is thanking the Arch Group for its continuing support of its programmes. Since 2003 the Arch Capital Group of Companies in Bermuda has made annual donations to the Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies,” BFIS s...

Jul 03, 2013

Other

"Union tight-lipped on Govt proposal"

Public transport schedules ground to a halt for almost three hours yesterday after Government staff attended a union meeting to discuss a new employment contract. There was standing room only at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on King Street, where...

Jul 03, 2013

Other

"Environment Minister rejects appeal against development of Devonshire property"

A proposed two-dwelling residential building on Oleander Lane, Devonshire, has been given the go-ahead, despite the objections of neighbours. Plans for the split level building, intended for an empty lot were first submitted last May by the Maknes Tr...

Jul 03, 2013

International Business

"ABIR supports Obama climate plan"

Bermuda re/insurers have sent a letter to President Barack Obama offering their support on his Climate Action Plan. Bradley Kading, president and executive director of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), yesterday released the ...

Jul 03, 2013

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"AM Best revises outlook to positive for Island Heritage"

"Roban unsurprised that lifting term limits has not created more jobs"

"Glee gives Bryn a chance to explore"

"Website relaunch keeps public better informed"

"Washington Mall customers have their say: Majority want to see more stores open on Sunday"

"Taking the rough with the smooth is all in a days ride for Tony"

"At Auto Solutions, Its all about service"

"Media Council issues guide for reporting on race"

"Arch Group saluted for its support of BFIS"

"Union tight-lipped on Govt proposal"

"Environment Minister rejects appeal against development of Devonshire property"

"ABIR supports Obama climate plan"

"Taking the rough with the smooth is all in a days ride for Tony"

"At Auto Solutions, Its all about service"