Bermuda 2023/4 Economic Review and Outlook

Delve into autism awareness with Dr. Jahnae Harvey of Tomorrow’s Voices, uncovering valuable insights, practical approaches, and the latest research to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder.   Dr. Jahnae Harvey is the Senior Verbal Behavior Therapist at Tomorrow’s Voices, specializing in working with individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities in a clinical setting. A passionate advocate for ongoing education, Dr. Harvey obtained a dual bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology; Audiology and Psychology, with a minor in Disability Studies, in 2014. She then earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from West Virginia University in 2016.In 2018, Dr. Harvey presented research involving Bermudian participants in San Diego, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field. Continuing her academic pursuits, she obtained her Master of Philosophy (MPhil) followed by her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Developmental Psychology from Walden University in 2022. Dr. Harvey remains dedicated to staying current with research and best practices in her field. In May2024, she is excited to present her latest research in Philadelphia, furthering the understanding of developmental psychology and its applications.   Sponsor: Lindo's

Marsh launches a first-of-its-kind Cyber-only group captive. Join us as we hear from new leaders of Marsh Captive Solutions in Bermuda, discussing growth, opportunities, and the exciting launch of Bermuda-domiciled Cyber group captive, Edgware Re    Michelle Sivanayson As leader of the Islands region captive practice, Michelle is responsible for the overall client service, operational strategy, and management of the Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Barbados offices within the Captive Solutions practice. She establishes growth and retention strategies, ensures success of the client experience, trains and mentors, and oversees performance management for colleagues for the region as a whole. In addition, Michelle serves on the Marsh Captive Solutions global executive team. Michelle has worked for Marsh since 2004.  Michelle is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK   Tanja Korff Tanja Korff is a Senior Vice President with Marsh’s Captive Solutions Group.  She recently returned to Bermuda to take the role as the Client Services Leader for the Bermuda office.  As Client Services Leader she has overall responsibility for the development and operation of the Bermuda Client Services group and overall performance of each client team within the group.  Prior to returning to Bermuda she was a part of the senior management team of Marsh’s US Captive Management Practice.  Tanja has been part of Marsh’s Captive Solutions group since 2006 and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.    Sponsor – Marsh www.marshcaptivesolutions.com

  Join Dorothy of 41st Wink as we unravel the science of sleep, delve into the consequences of sleep deprivation, and the impact quality sleep has on your overall health and well-being in honor of World Sleep Day. Dorothy Bradshaw has a background in public health, is acertified sleep specialist and the founder of The 41stWink, a platform dedicated to improving sleep health forindividuals and families. With expertise in addressing thesleep needs of both adults and children, Dorothy stays atthe forefront of the latest sleep science and industry bestpractices. Collaborating with a team of health andwellness professionals, she provides personalized sleepsupport, corporate wellness initiatives, workshops, andmore. Having experienced firsthand the challenges ofbalancing parenthood and sleep deprivation, Dorothy ispassionate about empowering individuals andorganizations to prioritize and achieve restorative sleep.   Sponsor: Lindo's

Steve Rees Davies, one of Bermuda’s leading fin tech practitioners demystifies the world of digital assets including crypto currencies.   Steve has 24 years of experience in advising technology businesses from start-ups to listed companies on all matters of corporate law, including corporate governance, capital and finance, M&A, restructuring and regulation.  A recognised specialist in the fintech and digital asset sector, Steve was involved in the introduction and development of Bermuda's digital asset regime and represents a significant number of digital asset clients with operations in Bermuda.  In addition to being called to the Bar in Bermuda, Steven has been called to the Bar of New York (US Southern District) and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales (non-practising).   Sponsor – Carey Olsen https://www.linkedin.com/company/carey-olsen

Feven Binega-Northcott, a seasoned Doula and Certified Hypnobirthing Teacher, explores the transformative power of hypnobirthing and the invaluable role Doulas play in childbirth. Uncover the principles, benefits, and real-world application of hypnobirthing. ​   Feven a birth, postpartum educator in Bermuda. As a former Early Childhood Educator, she is passionate about working with families from pregnancy through age 6. She has over 17 years of experience as a Montessori Early Years educator, and has been working as a doula since 2009. Feven left the classroom in 2021 to practice as a birth and lactation educator. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Feven co-found the Doula Difference with two other passionate professionals, as well as the grassroots Bermuda Association for Allied Birth Professionals. Feven is also a Certified Hypnobirthing Teacher, and is a trainer of childbirth professionals through Childbirth International.    Sponsor: Lindo's

As Rego Sotheby’s International Realty marks 75 years in business, listen in to find out about the outlook for Real Estate in Bermuda in 2024. Buddy Rego Buddy Rego is well-known in Bermuda and overseas jurisdictions as the President of Rego Sotheby’s International Realty.   For decades, Buddy has developed commercial and residential single-family homes and condominiums in Bermuda and Turks and Caicos.  Buddy holds the record for the highest priced single family home sale in Bermuda known as Frick’s Point in the exclusive enclave of Tucker’s Town.   After attending Western University, Buddy worked in the family’s real estate business before moving to Hong Kong where he worked as a Foreign Exchange and Precious Metals Assistant Vice President; then returned home after purchasing Rego Limited from his father.     Through Buddy’s 40 years in Bermuda’s real estate industry, he has served on numerous Boards and was the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Past President, Executive Board Member and Chair of the Real Estate Division.   Penny MacIntyre Penny MacIntyre is a Partner at Rego Sotheby's International Realty managing its commercial practice, human resources, operations and business development.   Penny started in New York City as a journalist at Wall Street Journal / Dow Jones and in stakeouts for CNN at the United Nations. Local and international owners, developers and tenants seek out Penny’s commercial real estate expertise with office headquarters, hotel/tourism, retail, data centers, industrial parks and airport facilities.  Penny has been instrumental in the success of a number of Bermuda’s most notable commercial properties from Rosewood Bermuda in Tucker’s Point, The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach, Cambridge Beaches and St. Regis Bermuda to Point House and now the new redevelopment of 91 Front Street by Brookfield and HSBC’s Compass Point.   Penny is Past Chair of the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Foundation, Ignite Entrepreneur Mentor, and is Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Division Past Chair.   Ben Rego Ben Rego has over a decade of experience first working in Boston at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in marketing before his return to Bermuda in 2015 to join Rego Sotheby’s International Realty as a licensed agent.   Since joining the Company, Ben has achieved significant recognition for his service levels, social media prowess and helping elevate the next generation of real estate agents. Ben has won numerous awards including consecutive years as the Company’s Top Revenue producer, Top Sales Listing and Selling unit volume Agent and Top Rental Agent plus multiple Best of Bermuda Magazine’s ‘Best Realtor’ Awards.   Since Ben’s 2021 promotion to Agency Manager, Ben oversees the coaching and development of the Residential and Rental Agents and participates in executive business strategy planning.   Sponsor – Rego Sotheby’s International Realty https://www.regosothebysrealty.com/eng​

Explore the art of grounding with holistic expert Kevina Lorae Santucci. Uncover its profound impact on well-being, from physical health to emotional healing, and learn practical ways to integrate this practice into your daily life.​ Kevina Lorae Santucci is a dynamic professional, blending her expertise as a holistic sex educator, certified life coach, and Reiki practitioner to promote well-being and personal growth. Her mission centers on empowering individuals and couples to achieve their fullest potential, providing essential knowledge and tools for enhancing inner comfort and relationship connectivity. Kevina's unique approach intertwines spiritual health with sexual wellness, advocating for their integral role in a balanced lifestyle. Beyond personal wellness, she's a successful entrepreneur in digital marketing, using herstrategies to aid other business owners. This venture, born from a desire to help friends, hasflourished into a thriving business, furthering her commitment to support others. As a neurodivergent individual, Kevina's personal experiences profoundly shape hermethods. The strategies she imparts are not only professional tools but also key to her ownfunctioning and well-being. This deep personal connection to her work fuels her dedicationto guiding others towards finding balance, harmony, and success in their lives.   Sponsor: Lindo's

We are unpacking the latest health trends with Dr. Joseph Yammine. Are they worth the hype? Discover what may be helpful, or potentially harmful as you gear up for the new year! Dr. Joseph Yammine is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Bermuda Hospitals Board. He is also the director of the Outpatient Multi-specialty Clinics and director of the Cardiac Computed Tomography [CT] program. He received his post graduate training at the Brigham and Women's hospital, Brown University and the State University of New York. Before joining BHB, Dr. Yammine was in academic clinical practice, as a full time faculty, for eight years, at Brown University . He holds five active American board certifications. During his career in the US, he was awarded multiple teaching and patients' care recognition awards.   Sponsor – Lindo’s Group of Companies Web: https://lindos.bm

“Higher for Longer?” Listen in to the Bermuda 2023/4 Economic Review and Outlook with Nathan Kowalski and Jonathan Kent Nathan Kowalski Nathan is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager at Anchor Investment Management Ltd. He sits on the firm’s investment, compliance, and finance committees and has been with the company since 2003. Nathan holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is a Fellow of CSI (FCSI).   Jonathan Kent, Business Writer Jonathan is a freelance corporate writer for clients in the international business sector and a business journalist. He is well known to many in Bermuda’s business community, having previously worked for 15 years as Business Editor of The Royal Gazette. During his journalistic career, he also covered news and sports for UK national and regional newspapers and magazines, including the Daily Mail, The Independent on Sunday and the Grimsby Telegraph. Jonathan has an MSc in International Management from the University of Liverpool.

Cyber continues to grow at an alarming rate.  Listen in to find out how One Communications Ltd cybersecurity defense works. Niall Sheehy, a seasoned Chief Executive Officer, brings over two decades of exemplary leadership in the telecommunications sector to his role at One Communications Ltd. With a wealth of experience, Niall held pivotal positions, including his recent tenure as the global business development director at Actavo. His career spans strategic leadership roles as the managing director for Cable and Wireless and Columbus Communications in Barbados, along with the significant responsibility of general manager at Digicel Business in Jamaica. Niall's extensive expertise acquired from these diverse roles underscores his proficiency in guiding companies toward success, establishing him as an invaluable voice in the telecommunications industry. Darcy McLean, an accomplished Business Development Manager, possesses several years of technical and sales expertise. His tenure at NorthwesTel and Fireminds showcased a consistent track record of surpassing revenue targets, forming strategic alliances, and propelling business expansion. With a distinct fusion of skills in sales, market research, and relationship cultivation, Darcy has effectively broadened market influence and optimized profitability for prominent organizations. His experience highlights his skill in guiding strategic initiatives, positioning him as a key contributor in the field of business development.   Sponsor – One Communications Ltd. https://onecomm.bm/business/​