BUSINESS
PartnerRe ready for ‘attractive returns’
After announcing a profit of $210.5 million for the first quarter of 2013, PartnerRe has said it is positioned for more of the same.
RIMS an eye-opener
Bermuda Business Development Corporation's Yelena Packwood told Wednesday's Sun about Bermuda's international visibility at the RIMS 2013 conference in April.
Training vessel for Special Forces picks up new crew
The British training and support ship SD Victoria arrives in Hamilton on Wednesday to pick up fresh crew. More shipping news in Wednesday's Sun.
Butterfield declares $13.3 million profit
The Bank of NT Butterfield reported a first quarter net income of $13.3 million. The CEO said "We are pleased with our core earnings improvement in today's environment."
It’s off to the races for Telecom industry
New licensing means more companies can offer cell phone, long distance, Cable TV and Internet rather than three or four different firms. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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Bermuda to sign Model IGA 2 for USA and UK FATCA
Minister of Finance Bob Richards announced that Government has decided to negotiate and sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Model 2 with the USA.
BELCO promotes healthy work environment
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited is holding its first Health, Safety and Environment Week, April 29 –May 3.
BF&M reports $21.5m profit
BF&M Limited had a profit of $21.5 million for 2012. This compares to $32.7 million for 2011, which included a one-time gain of $9.7 million.
BSX launches NASDAQ’S X-stream trading platform
The Bermuda Stock Exchange have launched the NASDAQ’S X-stream trading platform.
C Travel changes name to Worldview Travel
C Travel announced it is becoming a stronger brand by changing its name to Worldview Travel.
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Using celebrity power to sell property (Update)
Rego Sotheby's and BCB hosted a special viewing of a luxury Paget home on Friday, with Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt as the guest speaker.
Directors need to be professionals
"There is no room for the amateur in the boardroom" - Horst Finkbeiner drove this theme home on Friday at and Institute of Directors presentation at the Hamilton Princess.
Logic, North Rock to merge
Logic Communications and North Rock Communications are merging with both companies retaining their brand names for the immediate future. But the new company will be a wholly owned subsidiary of KeyTech Limited, of which Logic was already.
April 26: Business Briefs
Gary Gregg appointed at Aspen Insurance, and Ian Cook becomes COO for Bermuda Aviation Services; all in Friday's Business Briefs.
Matters in Healthcare: Is acupuncture regulated? What about co-pays?
Jennifer Attride-Stirling, CEO of the Bermuda Health Council, on Friday answered questions regarding alternative medicine and co-payment rates.
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