BUSINESS
ESSO helps fill Diabetes Association’s coffers
Esso presented the Bermuda Diabetes Association a $30,000 cheque, Don Burgess reported on Wednesday. The money was raised through Esso's 'Help Us Help' promotion.
Small firm gets helping hand
Pandora Moore, the owner of Redeemed Construction, was awarded the contract of repainting parts of LF Wade International Airport.
SHIPPING
Mega ship pushes into port
The tug, Mega, and its barge, Motti, have been making slow progress in harsh conditions as they head for Bermuda, Simon Jones reported on Wednesday.
HWP in discussions with Auto Solutions Ltd
HWP is in discussions with Auto Solutions Limited to represent its current automotive lines and to provide sales, after sales and parts support for HWP’s existing customers.
Vieira purchases majority ownership of BEST Shipping
Joe Vieira, president of Joe Vieira Trucking Ltd., has now completed the purchase of the majority ownership of BEST Shipping, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Retail sales fall 1 per cent in December
Retail sales fell 1.0 per cent in December. According to the Department of Statistics, this was a $1.1 million decline and adjusted for inflation, the volume fell 3.7 per cent.
Butterfield repurchases 207k shares in January
The Bank of NT Butterfield repurchased 207,273 shares of its stock in January. The bank paid an average cost of $1.271 per share.
SHIPPING
Rough seas part of a day's work
Driving rain, 70-knot winds and six-metre high waves are all in a day's work for the crew of the Oleander. Simon Jones spoke with the ship's captain in Wednesday's Sun.
EEZY DOES IT!
Chewstick helps to create positive vibes
What you do today can improve all of your tomorrows. The EEZA works to convey this through its support of grassroots organizations. Read more in Wednesday's Sun.
Inflation was 2.44% in 2012
The Department of Statistics released the Consumer Price Index on Monday. December's rate of inflation was 1.9 per cent, the fourth consecutive month below 2.0 per cent.
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Changes ahead for AS Cooper
AS Cooper is planning to move its Picturesque Gallery into the Walker Arcade before May, Don Burgess reported on Wednesday.
Mexican siesta
Rosa's will be closed on Mondays during the winter season, Don Burgess reported on Friday.
Bacardi seeks more medals
Bacardi will be hoping to add to its medal haul at the Miami Rum Renaissance in in April, Don Burgess reported on Friday.
Cusack steps down at Aspen
Julian Cusack has resigned as Aspen's chief risk officer, Don Burgess reported on Friday. He will also be stepping down from the board at the company's AGM in April.
Brighter year ahead for insurers
Ratings agency AM Best says 2013 is likely to be better than 2012 for US property and casualty insurers and reinsurers, Don Burgess reported on Friday.
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