CHRISTOPHER FAMOUS
Why don’t you hug a hero today?
Christopher Famous pays tribute to some of his Bermudian heroes, including Mr Calvin Harris, Mrs Naomi Harris, Mr and Mrs Ambrose Hill and Mr Herbert 'Chico' Francis.
OBA two-faced about condos
Christopher Famous: In an interesting twist of political irony, it seems the OBA has been caught contradicting itself once again.
6.0 MINUTES / THE OFFBEAT NEWS BEAT
A little discomfort is far better than death
Christopher Famous: Today I reach out to the men of Bermuda, to pick up the phone and book your appointment to have yourself fully screened for every and any form of cancer.
Companies Act: Stand up or sell out?
Christopher Famous: The OBA has granted (pun intended) themselves the right to amend past and future decisions made regarding land-holding by companies.
6.0 MINUTES / A COLUMNIST’S JOURNEY
We want to hear the real voices of Bermuda
Christopher Famous: Irrespective of any of our political affiliations, we must strive to listen to others and learn all that we can learn from them.
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Hit the road, Heatley, and don’t come back
Christopher Famous: Failure to invest in our students today will equate to a widening of class divisions based not only on race but on education and employment abilities as well.
Lots of us are now viewing TV through the world wide web
Christopher Famous: Recently many Bermudians have begun installing Internet television. Whether it be Apple TV, Roku or some similar device, it seems the days of CableVision boxes are becoming limited.
The OBA attracts the most damaging publicity
Christopher Famous: Elected and appointed officials of the PLP have a sworn duty to protect the interest of Bermudians, and Bermuda. Part of that responsibility is to enlighten the Bermudian and Caribbean public about all matters pertaining to the region.
How I embraced the past, present and the future
Christopher Famous: Last Wednesday, I had an unexpected dream come true. I walked into The Spot restaurant and caught sight of the legendary labour and political leader, Mr Ottiwell Simmons.
‘Bermuda will be sold off by rich people... to other rich people’
Christopher Famous: Since May 2013, I have written numerous columns warning that the OBA will attempt to privatize and outsource many government departments and services.
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Questions left unanswered by Bob the Budget Builder
Christopher Famous: Today, Shadow Finance MP David Burt will deliver the PLP Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly. I would strongly suggest that Bermuda tunes in to the HOA via radio 105.1 FM or via streaming www.parliament.bm
BDA BUDGET 2014 / COMMENT
Have Crockwell’s travels cost as much as a referendum ?
Christopher Famous: To date, MP Crockwell alone has had 17 trips at the expense of the taxpayer. Well, not including his JetGate trip last year.
Budget reaction: ‘Smash & grab’ is the real agenda of the OBA
Christopher Famous: Budget 2014-2015 is a clear indication of where the OBA wishes to take Bermuda. The welfare of Bermudians seems almost secondary in their thought process.
Budget could draw line between haves and have-nots
Christopher Famous: We have no illusions that the OBA will attempt to sell out Bermuda and Bermudians in order to appease the rich.
CASINOGATE / COMMENT
Did we witness the OBA’s St Valentine’s Day suicide?
Christopher Famous: I had thought I had seen and heard it all in politics. Then along came February 14, 2014.
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