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The Government of BermudaA promising future built
on solid foundations
A small island grouping, lacking water and mineral resources... Bermuda is an unlikely
success story. But the foresight of those who first settled here, and the fortitude and
spirit of the generations that followed have transformed this isolated archipelago into
a leading travel destination and world financial capital. As Bermuda’s first and largest
indigenous bank, we’re proud to have served as a trusted financial partner to Island
residents for more than 150 years and to have played a role in Bermuda’s remarkable
history. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and helping enrich the
future of our Island home.
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A promising future built on solid foundations
BERMUDA 400 YEARS OF COMMERCE
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Bermuda. The little island that could. And did. A
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Here’s to the next 400 years.
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Celebrating our past, looking forward to our futu
Intro FOREWORD FROM THE PREMIER
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION By Mat
INTRODUCTION
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THE CELEBRATION OF BERMUDA’S 400TH BIRTHDAY
THE CELEBRATION OF BERMUDA’S 400TH BIRTHDAY
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haemorrhage companies. The Ocean Drilling and Expl
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Commemorating Bermuda on her 400 years of Commerc
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follow were statutes to regulate investment funds,
Some things do get better with age! For over 45 y
YESTERDAY - REINSURANCE © Chris Burville
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YESTERDAY - MUTUAL INSURANCE
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YESTERDAY - TOURISM
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village-like atmosphere. The American Air Force b
YESTERDAY - BANKING
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Front Street Branch, Bank of N.T. Butterfield, 19
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YESTERDAY - BERMUDA’S FIRST PREMIER
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of their Island. The things I most enjoy about Be
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partner, Suzie Pewter, and I have been running si
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Bermuda Dockyard.
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Another amendment to the Act, made in 200
TODAY - INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
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The unrelenting, single-minded focus on alpha. Im
TODAY - INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
Bermuda’s professional edge when compared to othe
TODAY - INVESTMENT COMMUNITY In the background
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TODAY - INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
Hurricane Katrina damage. The use of
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. MAKE
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TODAY - INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE Ground Zero,
Congratulations Bermuda for your 400 years of bus
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Florida: Bermuda remains the dominant player in t
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Happy 400th Anniversary Bermuda! Congratulations
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American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the l
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According to the International Associat
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AIG building. © Chris Burville
Together we’ve come a long way 300 milli
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Fifteen minutes of fame is all that most of us ca
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TODAY - INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE Dynamic. Just A
TODAY - CAPTIVES © Chris Burville
One of the interesting facts about the g
TODAY - CAPTIVES Bermuda’s captive industry is
TODAY - CAPTIVES
TODAY - CAPTIVES
TODAY - CAPTIVES Many businesses rely on ca
TODAY - CAPTIVES
ownership holdings in group companies. By
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Whether premiums will be deductible under
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TODAY - PUBLIC SPIRIT World Insurance Forum
TODAY - PUBLIC SPIRIT
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TODAY - PUBLIC SPIRIT © Chris Burville
© Chris Burville
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Courtesy Dept. of Communication & Information
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similar level to the United Kingdom. The one thin
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LEGAL SYSTEM After a tumultuous start and 400 yea
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TODAY - FINANCIAL
TODAY - EMPLOYMENT © Chris Burville
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Play breathtaking golf courses overlooking turquo
TODAY - TOURISM Courtesy Elbow Beach Bermud
TODAY - TOURISM
Courtesy Tucker’s Point
TOMORROW - THE ECONOMY Courtesy Elbow Beach
TOMORROW - THE ECONOMY
TOMORROW - THE ECONOMY
TOMORROW - LAW Clocktower and the marina at
TOMORROW - LAW Early morning Bermuda scene at
TOMORROW - LAW © Sacha Blackburne Photography
TOMORROW - LAW
© Chris Burville
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IN TOUCH In May 2008, a Commercial Court Users Co
GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
TOMORROW - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Discerning. Sophisticated. Ideal. Rolling hil
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TOMORROW - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TOMORROW - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TOMORROW - INSURANCE
TOMORROW - INSURANCE © Chris Burville
techniques as well as their ability to price thei
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We combine the right expertise to meet our cl
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It is also helpful to quantify the amoun
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Kendrick Meek, Elijah Cummings and Joseph Crowley
TOMORROW - IT AND TELECOMS
TOMORROW - IT AND TELECOMS
TOMORROW - IT AND TELECOMS
TOMORROW - IT AND TELECOMS
TOMORROW - IT AND TELECOMS
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
The interest in new sources of informati
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Philip
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH © Chris B
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
knowledgeable in US forms, regulations and standa
TOMORROW - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH © Chris B
with the educational skills and training necessar
TOMORROW - ECONOMY
Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations published in 1776)
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