Category: Business
Harneys Named Offshore Law Firm Of The Year
International offshore law firm Harneys has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year by The Lawyer, announced on June 29th. The awards recognise firms for outstanding legal excellence, market-leading strategy and commercial strength. The award follows a year of strong growth for Harneys. The firm has hired lawyers across all of its global practices,... Read more of this article
Modblu Boutique To Open At Innovation House
Kristen Carreiro, described as being “no stranger to the retail scene in Bermuda,” will be reemerging after recently taking time for maternity leave, as she is set to soon open the doors of Modblu Boutique at Innovation House at 46 Reid Street. A promo email sent out to announce the launch said, “After giving birth to a baby boy in... Read more of this article
Bermuda First Investment Company Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Bermuda First Investment Company Limited announced the Company’s results for the nine months ended March 31, 2016. The filing stated, “Bermuda First Investment Company Limited, a BSX listed investment holding company which owns a number of significant investments in BSX Bermuda listed companies,... Read more of this article
“Contractual Dispute” With Company Over Buses
The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities confirmed they had a “contractual dispute” with a Belgian company over buses they ordered, and said that in 2015 a settlement was reached and concluded the dispute over payment for buses already delivered, however “disputes continued” regarding new buses ordered, and the Ministry... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 29 2016
Today [June 29] saw no shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,169.34, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available Read More →
Eleven Students Interning At KPMG In Bermuda
Eleven Bermudian university students will complete a 12 week cultivating internship programme with KPMG in Bermuda this year, with KPMG saying their internship programme is “committed to the professional success and career development of their students.” The eleven students participating in the internship programme are Brianna Buchanan [University... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Board Hires Firm: CEO Search
[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has hired Bermudian firm Performance Solutions Limited to manage the search for a new chief executive officer, the BTA’s Board of Directors announced today. “Performance Solutions has 16 years of distinguished experience in the Bermuda market as a boutique, full-service human resources consulting... Read more of this article
Retirement Planning Seminar Set For Tomorrow
Some key questions on pensions will be answered when Colonial Pension Services Ltd. presents a Retirement Planning Seminar tomorrow [June 30] at the Hamilton Princess Hotel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available after the presentation. Topics being covered include: how long do people need money to last in retirement, how much retirement... Read more of this article
Air Care Partner With Impact Mentoring Academy
Air Care announced its partnership with Impact Mentoring Academy, an all male Bermudian school, whose mission is to ‘empower young men to discover and develop their unique potential and deploy them into their divine destiny.’ In addition to a $1,000 donation to support programming at Impact, Air Care will also be offering a summer employment opportunity... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host New Funds Industry Event
An estimated 250 asset management professionals and investors are expected to travel to Bermuda this fall for the first annual World Alternative Investment Summit Bermuda [WAIS Bermuda] at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. Slated for September 28–30, the event is hosted by Canada’s Radius Financial Education [Radius] and supported by the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Harneys Shortlisted For ‘Legal Team Of Year’
Harneys has been named as an ‘International Legal Team of the Year’ finalist for the STEP Private Client Awards 2016/17, which celebrate quality and excellence within the private client industry. Harneys is the only offshore law firm to be shortlisted in this category, which recognises leaders in the provision of global, cross-border legal advice... Read more of this article
.BM Registry Website New Payment Procedures
The Registry General Department is advising the public that the .BM domain name registry website will be undergoing maintenance from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 10; there will be no new .BM registrations or updates to current registrations accepted during that time. A Government spokesperson said, “This interruption is in preparation for the... Read more of this article
