ANNUAL LUNCHEON - ABIC

ABICEA
Association of Bermuda International Companies
Education Awards
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Wednesday, July 6, 2005

MISSION STATEMENT
To enable qualified Bermudians, with financial need, to
pursue their undergraduate or graduate educational goals in
areas related to International Business through the provision
of annual scholarships made possible by contributions from
the Association of Bermuda International Companies.

AGENDA
ASSOCIATION OF BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES
EDUCATION AWARDS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, July 6th, 2005
at La Coquille Restaurant, BUEI
AGENDA
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cocktails
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m Welcome and Introduction of Speaker
1:05 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Speaker: Philip Butterfield, CEO
Bank of Bermuda, HSBC Group
1:20 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Presentation of Awards:
Scholarship Recipients and Company Sponsors
Michelle Outerbridge Memorial Award

AWARDS
2005 ABIC EDUCATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mr. David Holland, Chairman
Fidelity International Limited
Mr. Roger Paschke
The OIL Group of Companies
Ms. Edmina Bradshaw
Echelon Limited
Mrs. Amanda Sodergren
Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Ms. Joanne Edwards
Zurich Insurance Company, Bermuda Branch
Ms. Alana Rogers
BACARDI Limited
Ms. Jeanette Matthews
The Shell Company of Bermuda Limited
Mrs. Heather Oakley
Marsh Management Services (Bermuda) Ltd.
Mrs. Gail Fox
Aon Group (Bermuda) Ltd
Mrs. Fiona Lines
ABICEA Administrator
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce

AWARDS
THE MICHELLE OUTERBRIDGE MEMORIAL AWARD
Each year the International Companies in Bermuda sponsor The Michelle
Outerbridge Memorial Award, in memory of Michelle who was awarded an ICEA
Scholarship in June 2000, and whose enthusiasm for life, academic ability, and all
round vitality left a lasting impression on all that met her.
PREVIOUS YEARS’ RECIPIENTS
Year Student University/College Attending Corporate Sponsors
2004 Jennifer Gracie American University of Paris Max Re Capital Ltd.
2003 Jasmine Furbert University of Toronto Fidelity Investments
2002 Sarah Lusher Georgetown University The OIL Group of Companies
2001 Nina Thompson McGill University Centre Solutions (Bermuda) Ltd.

AWARDS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
ACE Group of Companies
Fidelity Investments
Max Re Capital Ltd.
Rosemont Reinsurance Ltd.
Swiss Reinsurance Company
The OIL Group of Companies
XL Foundation
LEADERS CIRCLE
Allied World Assurance Company Ltd
BACARDI Limited
Elan International Services Ltd
HSBC Insurance Solutions (Bermuda) Limited
Intelsat (Bermuda), Ltd.
JLT Risk Solutions (Bermuda) Ltd.
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch
(Bermuda) Limited
Marsh Management Services (Bermuda) Ltd./
Marsh Global Markets (Bermuda) Ltd.
Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd.
PXRE Group Limited
Scottish Re Group Ltd.
Shell Company of Bermuda Limited
Tyco International Ltd.
Union Bancaire Privée Asset Management
(Bermuda) Limited
Zurich Insurance Company, Bermuda Branch &
Zurich Investment Services Limited
SPONSORS CIRCLE
A.P. Moller (Bermuda) Limited
Aetna Life & Casualty (Bermuda) Ltd
Alcan (Bermuda) Limited
American International Company Ltd.
Attorney’s Liability Assurance Society
(Bermuda) Ltd
Australia Japan Cable Ltd.
Camford Atlantic Ltd.
Everest Capital Limited
General Atlantic Group Ltd.
Hannover Re (Bermuda) Ltd.
Hartford Management Ltd.
International Advisory Services Ltd.
IPCRe Limited
Jardine Matheson International Services Limited
Merck Sharpe & Dohme (International) Ltd.
Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd.
Old Mutual Group Services Limited
Olympus Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Saffron Services Limited
Scandinavian Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Schroders (Bermuda) Limited
Shipowners Insurance and Guaranty Company Ltd.
Steamship Mutual Management (Bda) Ltd
Sunlife Financial Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.
Tillinghast Nelson & Warren (Bermuda) Ltd.
World-Wide Shipping (Bermuda) Limited
W.P. Stewart & Co. Ltd.

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Jennifer Beech
Jennifer will be attending Endicott College in
the fall, where she will be pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business
Administration with a focus in Marketing.
An avid sportsperson, Jennifer represented
Bermuda in the U21 Field Hockey Team
Junior Pan American Games in Puerto Rico,
was nominated for Teen Services sports
female of the year and recognised as the
Denton Hurdle Middle School Girls winner.
While in high school she was appointed
Deputy Head Girl and participated in several
conferences including the “Be About it Drug
Free” Eastern Conference in Rhode Island.
Jennifer is a Youth Net Volunteer, a member
of the PRIDE Drug Free Group, Young
Enterprise and the Student Council. After
graduating with a degree in Marketing,
Jennifer says it would be her “privilege to
return to Bermuda and contribute to the
success of international business.”
Kristina Crockwell
Kristina is currently attending St. Mary’s
University where she is studying toward a
Bachelor of Commerce Degree, majoring in
Accounting. She recently graduated with top
honours from CompuCollege in Halifax,
Nova Scotia where she obtained her Diploma
in Accounting, Payroll and Business
Administration. Due to her high academic
achievements she is eligible to receive the
Supervisory Management Certificate from
the Canadian Institute of Management in
addition to the Payroll Supervisory Certificate
from the Canadian Payroll Association.
Kristina has demonstrated strong leadership
abilities as Head Girl at Clearwater Middle
School and a member of Cedarbridge’s Future
Leaders of Bermuda. With a knack for dealing
with figures and financial records, it has been
Kristina’s goal since the age of thirteen to
become a Chartered Accountant and “one of
the top leading women in business.”
Krystle Desilva
Krystle is currently enrolled in the
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
programme at Acadia University where she is
an integral member of the Acadia Dance
Collective competitive team, having helped
them earn numerous awards and recognitions.
She is also a Chase Court Floor representative
and a member of the Acadia Business Society
and Acadia International Gospel Choir. While
in high school, Krystle maintained honours
and was awarded the Headmaster’s
Scholarship. She has sailed on the Pogoria in
“Tall Ships 2000” and coordinated Bingo
sessions at the Matilda Smith Nursing Home.
Krystle, whose academic interests include
accounting, mathematics and actuarial science
believes that “a career in international
business will continuously challenge her and
establish opportunities for further growth
and development.”

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Jamari Douglas
Jamari will be attending Morehouse College in
the fall where he will be pursuing a Bachelor of
Arts Degree majoring in English and minoring
in Business Studies. While in high school
Jamari was voted as the Most Outstanding
Teen in Bermuda in the category of
Leadership. Having studied in Fukouka, Japan
as a Rotary Exchange Student, Jamari is fluent
in Japanese. He was awarded the Paget Lions
award for Outstanding Student Council
Leadership and the Student Leadership
Scholarship Award from CD&P. While at
Bermuda College, where he recently obtained
his Associates in Arts Degree, Jamari
was chosen as School Ambassador and
participated in the “Men’s Speak Forum”, on
the B-Tech Committee and the United
Nations Club, where he traveled to Edinburgh
to speak on the Africa Union. Jamari, who has
had the dream of attending Morehouse
College since the age of 10, intends to pursue
a career in Corporate Communications,
Marketing and World Business Protocol and
says he is very grateful for the sponsorship
provided to him by international companies
throughout the years.
Estina Francis
Estina has been accepted into the Bachelor of
Science programme where she will major in
Business Administration with a focus in
Accounting. An exceptional student in high
school having graduated with honours, Estina
was elected Head Girl and achieved many
outstanding awards for her academic
performance and community activities, some
of which include the Youth Parliament Award
and the Teen Services Award for Spiritual
Leadership. Estina, an avid lover of music, is
a very accomplished pianist, singer and song
writer and is one of the musicians in her
church. She also recently graduated from
Bermuda College with an Associates Degree
in Business Administration and near perfect
GPA. Estina’s career plan for the future is to
become a Chartered Accountant, to work for
an exempt company, give back to the
community and ultimately to start her own
business which she hopes will involve her
passion for music.
Derrick Hendrickson
Derrick will be entering his Senior Year
at Oakwood College where he is pursuing a
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Systems, with a concentration in Information
Technology. He graduated high school with
honours and was a proud member of the
Bermuda delegation at the Global Young
Leader’s Summit in both Australia and
Europe. Derrick has served his church as a
member of both the Inspirational Choir and
the Church Treasury. Currently at college he
is a member of Phi Beta Lambda (Business
Club) and OC3 (Computer Club) and during
his summers he plays locally in the Summer
Basketball League at Bermuda College.
Derrick plans to pursue an MBA degree and
return to Bermuda to work for a company in
their IT Department, giving him the much
needed exposure to eventually start his own
IT consultancy firm.

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Jokeita Henry
Jokeita is currently attending the New England
Institute of Technology, where she is
completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Information
Technology. Having completed her Associates
Degree in Arts & Science at Bermuda College
and her Associates Degree in Computer
Information Systems Technology at NEIT,
Jokeita is well on her way to realising her goal
of graduating with a degree and returning to
Bermuda to obtain a stable position in a
leading organisation. Able to maintain her
studies while raising a young daughter, Jokeita
serves as a positive role model for today’s youth
of what can be achieved if you put your
mind to it.
Whitnii Levon
Whitnii will be attending The University of
Toronto in the fall where she will be
studying Political Science and Government
Management. Having achieved high
academic honours throughout high school,
Whitnii was awarded a two year partial
scholarship to attend the Li Po Chun United
World College of Hong Kong, where she
recently completed an intense International
Baccalaureate Programme and traveled to
Thailand to help Tsunami victims. With a
love for acting and dance, Whitnii has
performed lead roles in various school drama
productions and studied dance at the
Broadway Dance Centre in New York. With a
background in law and government
management and an interest in Education,
Whitnii intends to use her skills to “ensure
the stability of Bermuda’s Government and
that future generations of Bermudian
students have the ability to experience the
world and have access to the very best
education and cultural resources available.”
Stephanie Lima
Stephanie will be entering St. John’s
University in the fall, where she will be
pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree
majoring in Risk Management and
Insurance. While in high school she
achieved academic success as an honour
student and dedicated her time through a
variety of activities which included Student
Council Treasurer, House Captain,
cheerleading and Tom Peter’s Concept “U”
Leadership group. A well rounded student,
Stephanie successfully balances her
academics and extracurricular activities with
community service by volunteering for the
SPCA and Lorraine Rest Home. Grateful for
the financial sacrifices her father has made
towards her education thus far, Stephanie
intends to continue to work hard in
achieving her goal of graduating from college
and becoming an invaluable asset to the
island’s insurance industry.

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Colina Outerbridge
Colina is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of
Business Administration programme at
Acadia University where she is concentrating
her studies in Accounting and Spanish. After
graduating from high school, Colina obtained
her Certificate in Bookkeeping from Bermuda
College and entered the workforce. A selfsupporting,
determined, young woman, she
used this time to further her education and
earn credits towards her Bachelor’s degree by
enrolling in an independent study programme
through Syracuse University. Since attending
Acadia, Colina has been very involved in
extra curricular activities some of which
include being a member of the Business
Society, a Representative for the Women’s
Resource Centre and a proud member of the
International Gospel Choir. She also
volunteers her time for a teen shelter and as a
member of Random Acts of Kindness.
Colina’s goal is to become a Chartered
Accountant and “to play an active role in the
community, inspiring others as she herself has
been inspired.”
Sherkyta Roberts
Sherkyta will be attending North Carolina
AT&T State University in the fall where she
will be pursuing a Bachelor of Business
Administration Degree, majoring in
Accounting. An honour roll student
throughout high school, Sherkyta recently
obtained her Associates Degree in Business
Studies from Bermuda College where she
maintained a laudable GPA. She was
nominated for Outstanding Teen Awards in
the categories of Most Progress and Scholastics
and participated in the Bermuda Junior
Service League Debating Championship for
two years. Sherkyta, a highly disciplined
individual, has been able to balance her
academic career and a part-time job, whilst
also volunteering two hours every week to
Agape House. Sherkyta’s future career goal is
to become a Certified Accountant and work
for an international company, working her way
up the ladder to the respectable position of
Financial Controller.
Kelly-Anne Robinson
Kelly-Anne will be attending Brock
University in the fall, where she will enroll in
the Honours Bachelor of Business
Administration programme. While in high
school she was recognised as the Deputy
Principle’s Honour Student, elected Student
Prefect and was awarded recognition in
various essay competitions. Last year, Kelly-
Anne was chosen to be the Student
Representative and Speaker for Bermuda
2004 Tourism Launching. Actively involved
in her church youth group, she has also
volunteered her time at the Physical Abuse
Centre and Matilda Smith Williams Senior’s
Home whilst also maintaining a part-time
position as Head Administrator for a
construction company. Kelly-Anne chooses
to live her life based on the quote, “until the
bar is raised to the unexpected, I must
persevere.” It is her goal to obtain a Master’s
Degree in Management and “to become a
highly respected manager of her own business
consultancy firm in Bermuda, raising the bar
in the business industry.”

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Erika Suber
Erika is currently enrolled in the Richard J.
Fox School of Business Management at
Temple University where she is pursuing a
degree in Actuarial Science. An enthusiast of
the French language she won a place to a
French immersion camp in Montreal through
a local language school competition and
recently completed her International
Baccalaureate at the Centre of International
de Valbonne, in France. Whilst in France,
she participated in the Model United
Nations Debate Conference, where she
represented her team on world issues and
policies. Erika consistently obtained honours
throughout high school, was elected Prefect
and House Captain by her peers and
participated in a variety of activities in and
out of school including army cadets, netball,
dance, as a member of a local hockey league
and church youth group. Erika’s goal is “to
pursue a career in insurance because of the
limitless opportunities and possibilities for
young Bermudians.”
Jonathan Suter
Jonathan is currently attending the Victoria
University of Wellington, Victoria in New
Zealand where he is pursuing a Bachelor of
Commerce Degree in International Business
and Management, and a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Spanish and Mandarin. While in
high school, Jonathan was elected School
Prefect and was a member of the Bermuda
National Youth Council and the Bermuda
National Debate Team. With a keen interest
in the Arts he plays the cello, guitar and
piano, has learnt Latin/Ballroom and Scottish
Highland dancing as well as participated in
local pantomimes. Ultimately Jonathan would
like to work in the philanthropic arm of an
organisation, a passion which has grown since
working at the XL Foundation and through
reading many articles on Corporate Social
Responsibility. He feels that “the business
world is an excellent place to begin to do
some moving and shaking, so that people are
not lost in the quest for profits.”
Shantarrae Talbot
Shantarrae will be attending St. Mary’s
University in the fall where she will be
studying toward a Bachelor of Commerce
Degree in Finance. An honour roll student
throughout high school, Shantarrae also
graduated from Bermuda College with an
Associates Degree with merit in Business
Administration. Outside of the classroom she
was an active member of the Youth Net
programme, where she served as a mentor for
young children. She was also a member of the
St. John’s Ambulance Brigade having been
fully certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Shantarrae was also involved in a self taught
programme where she acquired skills in sign
language. During the last year she has
balanced two jobs in order to save money to
further her education, has actively continued
her volunteer work and enrolled in on line
classes to gain additional credits. After
completion of her studies abroad, Shantarrae
plans to return to the island and “contribute
to making Bermuda a multipurpose place for
business and pleasure.”

2005 ABICEA STUDENTS
Renee Taylor
Renee will be entering St. John’s University in
the fall, where she will be pursuing a Bachelor’s
Degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
Noted by the faculty as a valuable asset to the
student body, Renee dedicated her time to her
high school through a variety of activities
including the Glee Club and the Environment
Club. She has also volunteered for many
worthy causes, the most recent one being
Summer Haven. Respected and well regarded
by peers for her gentleness and generosity,
Renee’s goal after graduating with her degree,
is to earn her Juris Doctorate and return to
Bermuda and work as an insurance lawyer.
Kevin Warner
Kevin will be enrolling in the Bachelor of
Commerce degree programme at St. Mary’s
University in the fall. An honour student
throughout high school, he received
numerous awards for outstanding attendance
and behaviour, as well as achievement in
Design & Technology, Chemistry, Health and
Business Studies. Kevin recently graduated
from the Bermuda College with an Associates
Degree in Business Administration and
during his time there he had the opportunity
to attend the 14th Annual World Conference
for Gifted and Talented Children, in Spain.
While enrolled as a full-time student he
commendably managed to alternate his time
between his studies and working part-time,
while also playing football for both Pembroke
Hamilton Club and the College team. Upon
completion of his Bachelor’s Degree, Kevin
hopes to obtain his Master’s Degree in
Insurance and return to the island to work as
an Underwriter.
Meishka Zuill
Meishka will be attending Acadia University
in the fall where she will be pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in
Finance. While in high school, Meishka
represented her school at the Bermuda Junior
Service League National Debate Tournament
and at a conference for Global Peace and
Tolerance sponsored by Friends of the UN.
She also served as a member of the Student
Council, and was elected Senior Prefect.
Outside of school she enjoys dance as a
member of United Dance Productions and
has attained the rank of Ranger of the
Bermuda Girl Guide Association. Other
accomplishments include completion of the
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, a credit in
the Young Enterprise scheme and
certification in First Aid and CPR. With the
continued emotional and financial support
from her father, Meishka’s plan is to become a
Certified Financial Analyst and “render her
services to the local business community.”

2004 ABICEA STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION OF BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES
EDUCATION AWARDS
Student
Nishanthi Bailey
Vashun Blanchette
Jessica Cabral
Kanika Cameron
Raquel Correia
Hataya Desilva
Gelena Dill
Jennifer Gracie
Kara Harris
Waynette Hollis
Shaki Hughes
Ashley Mayne
Tiffany Nelmes
Amanda Oliver
Alicia Phillips
Tyrika Simmons
Kijuana Tucker
Romari Tucker
University/College Attending
Spelman College
University of East Anglia
The University of Western Ontario
St. Mary’s University
Hartford University
Temple University
University of Victoria
American University of Paris
University of Hull
University of Tampa
Brock University
Queen’s University
St. Mary’s University
University of Edinburgh
Huron College – The University of Western Ontario
Bennett College
Alabama A&M University
McMaster University
CORPORATE NAMED SPONSORS
ACE Group of Companies
Aon Group (Bermuda) Ltd
Allied World Assurance Company Ltd
Anonymous
BACARDI Limited
Elan International Services Ltd
Endurance Specialty Insurance
Fidelity Investments
HSBC Insurance Solutions (Bermuda) Limited
Intelsat (Bermuda), Ltd.
JLT Risk Solutions (Bermuda) Ltd.
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch (Bermuda)Ltd.
Marsh Management Services (Bermuda) Ltd./
Marsh Global Broking (Bermuda) Ltd.
Max Re Capital
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
Orbis Investment Management Limited
Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd.
Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd
Rosemont Reinsurance Ltd.
Schroders (Bermuda) Limited
Shell Company of Bermuda Limited
Swiss Reinsurance Company
The OIL Group of Companies
Tyco International Ltd.
XL Capital Ltd
XL Re Ltd
Zurich Insurance Company, Bermuda Branch and
Zurich Investment Services Limited

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