Demographics of Bermuda

BDA Congratulates Google and Bermuda Government on Historic Submarine Cable Accord

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) welcomes the announcement by Google that Bermuda will be the home of a new transatlantic cable, positioning Bermuda as the digital hub of the Atlantic.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) welcomes the announcement by Google that Bermuda will be the home of a new transatlantic cable, positioning Bermuda as the digital hub of the Atlantic.
  • ‘Nuvem’– Portuguese for Cloud – will be a new transatlantic subsea cable system connecting Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States.
  • David Hart, BDA, CEO said, “All of Bermuda joins us in welcoming Google here.
  • Since 2013, the BDA has served as a vital conduit between private industry and the Bermuda government, as well as new market entrants and Bermuda’s quality service providers.

BDA’s Fifth Annual Bermuda Tech Summit To Be Held October 8-10

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), will be held from October 8-10, with the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’.

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  • The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), will be held from October 8-10, with the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’.
  • Additional topics will include climate tech, data privacy, carbon credit trading platforms, and pioneering digital assets.
  • The Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the BDA is the signature event of the annual ‘Bermuda Tech Week’ being held from October 7-13 – stay tuned for more information about Bermuda Tech Week events in coming weeks.
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Global Atlantic Launches Foundation in Bermuda to Promote Economic Growth and Sustainability

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced the launch of the Global Atlantic Re foundation in Bermuda, which has been seeded with $1 million dedicated to the promotion of economic development, education and environmental sustainability initiatives throughout the island.

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  • Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced the launch of the Global Atlantic Re foundation in Bermuda, which has been seeded with $1 million dedicated to the promotion of economic development, education and environmental sustainability initiatives throughout the island.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230501005140/en/
    Darryl Herrick, President, Global Atlantic Re, and colleagues Kiara Somner and Kymn Astwood are presented a donation check to Kevin Warner, Co-Founder of Planet Math.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The three pillars of the foundation include providing opportunities and support in Bermuda related to education, the environment, and the economy.
  • “We are truly excited about the opportunity to continue contributing to Bermuda’s economic growth,” said Darryl Herrick, President of Global Atlantic Re and Co-Head of Reinsurance.

Bermuda’s Premier Leads Delegation to Consensus 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

A delegation from Bermuda led by the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon.

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  • A delegation from Bermuda led by the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon.
  • Premier Burt will be speaking on Consensus’ main stage this Friday, 28 April, with Michael Casey, CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer, on a keynote conversation entitled ‘Bermuda’s Strict but Progressive Path to Crypto Hub Status’.
  • This speaking appearance will be preceded by Bermuda’s inaugural networking reception at Consensus, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, in partnership with Walkers, RELM and NEXT Bermuda.
  • Premier Burt said, “I am pleased to be leading this mission to Consensus on behalf of the Government of Bermuda.

CCPPP Releases Case Studies on Award-Winning Hospital, Transit & Airport Public-Private Partnership Projects

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The case studies are available by clicking on the links below.

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  • The case studies are available by clicking on the links below.
  • To date, CCPPP has published more than 80 case studies on award-winning P3 projects since the national awards program was established in 1998.
  • A special note of thanks to the dedicated Awards Committee that reviewed the 2021 award applications, selected the winners and provided feedback on the case studies.
  • Established in 1993, CCPPP is a national not-for-profit non-partisan, member-based organization with broad representation from across the public and private sectors.

Bermuda's Lost Yet Found Campaign Lures Visitors for a Deep Dive into the Destination's Unique Culture

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting lost has never felt so good. Today, the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) announced the launch of its new campaign Lost Yet Found, a wide-ranging multimedia marketing initiative that highlights Bermudian experiences and entices visitors to dive deeper into the island's culture. The result will shed light on the Bermuda way of life, making a vacation on the island a richer and more rewarding journey.

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  • Today, the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) announced the launch of its new campaign Lost Yet Found, a wide-ranging multimedia marketing initiative that highlights Bermudian experiences and entices visitors to dive deeper into the island's culture.
  • Our campaign centers around the promise of discovery and originality: something for everyone who wants to get lost yet found."
  • The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is an independent, non-governmental entity and the official destination marketing organization for the island country.
  • The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) promotes Bermuda globally as a world-class destination for leisure and group travel and tourism investment.

Bermuda Prepares to Reclaim its Place as a Leading Tourism Destination

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), the official destination marketing organisation for the island, has announced a move to review and reposition Bermuda's brand.

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  • HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), the official destination marketing organisation for the island, has announced a move to review and reposition Bermuda's brand.
  • "We are delighted to be working with MMGY Hills Balfour to promote Bermuda in the UK," said Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO, Charles Jeffers II.
  • "As we move forward with these skilled partners, we are confident that Bermuda will reclaim its place as a leading tourism destination."
  • The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is an award-winning, accredited destination marketingorganisationthat promotes Bermuda internationally and works to empower our tourism industry stakeholders.

Ottiwell Simmons Arbitration Center in Bermuda Breaks Ground!

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

The Government of Bermuda and Milhouse broke ground yesterday on what will be a new international arbitration center developed as part of a public-private partnership.

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  • The Government of Bermuda and Milhouse broke ground yesterday on what will be a new international arbitration center developed as part of a public-private partnership.
  • One of these projects was the five-story Ottiwell Simmons International Arbitration Centre, which Milhouse proposed as a public-private partnership with no upfront costs to the Government.
  • On hand for the ceremony today was Ottiwell Simmons, a veteran union leader and activist, who said he supported the creation of an arbitration center in his name, to help to address the type of disputes he faced during his time on the frontline.
  • We will ensure that you, Mr. Ottiwell Simmons, and all Bermudians will be proud of this project.