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Get hooked on RG podcasts! The Royal Gazette is pleased to present our exciting new Podcast Suite, providing yet another venue for Bermuda’s news and topics of interest. More podcasts can be found at https://www.royalgazette.com/rg-podcast/.

  1. Sep 25

    Informed Not Scared — A Calm Conversation About Childhood Vaccines

    In this episode, Carrie Lee sits down with Dr. Nawab of the Bermuda Pediatric Centre for an honest, calm and judgment-free conversation about childhood vaccines. From what parents are actually saying in the office right now, to navigating the flood of conflicting information online, Dr. Nawab addresses the questions every hesitant parent is carrying — including the autism myth, what happens when children go unvaccinated, and what Bermuda's guidance looks like amid the noise coming out of the US. Essential listening for every parent who just wants to do right by their child.    Dr. Nawab is a pediatrician and partner of Bermuda Pediatric Centre. He was born in Ghana, West Africa and moved to Cuba where he did his secondary and high school education and graduated with a medical degree at the University of Havana Faculty of Medicine. After graduating from Cuba he worked in Dominica and St Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean and at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Bermuda before going to further to specialize in Pediatrics. He completed his pediatric specialist training in a US Pediatric Accredited Program at the San Juan Municipal Hospital, Puerto Rico. He moved back to Bermuda in 2010 to work with Dr. Peter Perinchief at Edgewood for 15 years. He is experienced in both general pediatrics and neonatology. Dr. Nawab is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nawab is currently the Chief of Pediatrics at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Chairman of the Bermuda Health Council. Dr. Nawab is fluent in Spanish.  Sponsored by Lindo's

  2. Aug 3

    Bermuda Bankers Association Part 3

    Part 3 of the Bermuda Bankers Association Series: Power of Attorney Explained: What Everyone Should Know   Neville Grant is the CEO of the Bermuda Bankers Associations and an Independent Non-Executive Director and the former Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank.  Neville’s nearly 30-year business career includes a number of senior roles in banking formally with HSBC, both locally and internationally, as well as the former General Manager of Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.  Neville sits on a few boards and committees including Fortitude Re, Aurum Fund, the Cost-of-Living Commission, the Ecommerce Advisory Board and the Centennial Bermuda Foundation – Economic Participation Committee.  Nevile has a Bachelors of Business Administration from Andrews University and a Masters in Business of Business Administration from Webster University.  After spending time with his wife and two children, son – 18 and daughter - 16, Neville spends his time boating, fishing and travelling for enjoyment.     Geoffrey Faiella is Senior Legal Counsel at the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and Chair of the Bermuda Bankers’ Association Legal Subcommittee. A qualified Barrister and Attorney with more than a decade of post-qualification experience, Geoffrey advises on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and governance matters affecting financial institutions. He has particular experience helping businesses navigate the practical application of complex legal requirements and works with industry stakeholders on emerging issues impacting Bermuda’s banking sector.   Sponsored by Bermuda Bankers Association

  3. Jul 27

    The Science Behind the Water We Drink Here in Bermuda

    In this episode, Carrie Lee sits down with water management specialist Tarik Smith, founder of Koom Consulting, for a conversation that will make every Bermudian look at their tank differently. From bacteria and heavy metals lurking in tank sediment, to the real cost of roof and tank maintenance, Tarik breaks down the science in plain language — and shares practical, affordable steps you can take today to protect your family's drinking water.    Tarik Smith, founder of Koom Consulting, is an Environmental Consultant and water management specialist with over 25 years of experience as a researcher, educator, technical consultant and water engineer. Before establishing Koom, he worked for several years as an environmental consultant and field technician in Bermuda. Since then, based in Barcelona, he has worked in projects spanning Europe, East and West Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and serves as a research fellow for international institutions including UNESCOSOST and EURECAT in Catalunya, Spain. Tarik holds a BSc in Environmental Sciences and an MSc in Environmental Consulting and Water Engineering and regularly consults, teaches and conducts research in Bermuda with BEST, BIOS, Bermuda College and BUEI, among other local entities. An avid fan of all things music, culture, gastronomy and mother nature, Tarik strives to bring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to the complex challenges of global water management.    Sponsor: Lindo's

  4. Jun 1

    Bermuda Bankers Association Part 1

    Neville Grant is the CEO of the Bermuda Bankers Associations and an Independent Non-Executive Director and the former Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank.  Neville’s nearly 30-year business career includes a number of senior roles in banking formally with HSBC, both locally and internationally, as well as the former General Manager of Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.  Neville sits on a few boards and committees including Fortitude Re, Aurum Fund, the Cost-of-Living Commission, the Ecommerce Advisory Board and the Centennial Bermuda Foundation – Economic Participation Committee.  Nevile has a Bachelors of Business Administration from Andrews University and a Masters in Business of Business Administration from Webster University.  After spending time with his wife and two children, son – 18 and daughter - 16, Neville spends his time boating, fishing and travelling for enjoyment.     Steven Hardy is a cybersecurity and operational risk leader, serving as Cyber and Information security manager at Bermuda Commercial Bank. With a background spanning local and international insurance, banking and consulting, he brings deep expertise in cyber resilience, technology risk, and fraud. Steven also served as Deputy Chair of the Bermuda Government’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board, where he helped shape the island’s national cybersecurity strategy. An industry certified professional, he regularly advises boards and senior leaders on navigating cyber threats, incident response, and digital risk governance across global financial services environments. In his spare time he volunteers as a cyber security instructor with local charity Technology Leadership Forum.   Sponsored by Bermuda Bankers Association

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Get hooked on RG podcasts! The Royal Gazette is pleased to present our exciting new Podcast Suite, providing yet another venue for Bermuda’s news and topics of interest. More podcasts can be found at https://www.royalgazette.com/rg-podcast/.