to try and attract more online shoppers. The site attempts to make navigation easier for the visitor. Trident has also updated the information available at the site.

The site attracts about 1,100 visitors a day and has links to 30 local companies, clients of Trident.

MACGOVERN APPOINTED PARTNERRE CIO APP MacGovern appointed PartnerRe CIO Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. has appointed Robert MacGovern as chief investment officer. Mr. MacGovern will be responsible for the group's investment strategy, investment guidelines and for supervising asset managers.

Prior to joining PartnerRe Mr. MacGovern was director of treasury for the American Red Cross.

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