CHRISTOPHER FAMOUS
Sun closure: A special salute to my mentor
Christopher Famous: For most of us, we have grown up knowing we could always rely on the Bermuda Sun to give us a fair and balanced view of the current happenings in our island home.
Photo-op Premier is all talk and no action
Christopher Famous: Now the OBA has spoken loud and clear; the message to Bermudians is that our voice is not worthy of hearing.
Following the OBA Jetgate bread crumbs
Christopher Famous: Despite political differences, I have come to respect and somewhat admire OBA chairman Thad Hollis.
The 'Land Grab' Row: It’s about justice and protecting democracy
On July 4th, 2014, a motion was passed in the House of Assembly of Bermuda requesting a Commission of Inquiry into “theft of property, dispossession of property and adverse possession claims” and “recommendations for any victims of wrongful action to receive compensation and justice”.
Boys in blue lost the final but the main event is still to come
Chris Famous on Wednesday has entered World Cup withdrawal, but now has his sights on the main event that's more divisive than politics - Cup Match!
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OBA blew its chance to right a wrong
Christopher Famous: I tip my hat to the Deputy Speaker of the House, Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, for being the only OBA MP to stand up for Bermudians and vote on the side of morality.
Making the case for parrot fish — and those plucky Costa Ricans
Christopher Famous: We can find symbolism on our reefs: the vital need for balance.
How flood of new citizens will hurt locals
Christopher Famous: In the lead-up to the 2012 election, Michael Dunkley and Craig Cannonier were both asked if the OBA intended to allow PRC holders to gain Bermudian status. They both denied that the OBA would do so.
That feeling when a proud father sees his son graduate
Christopher Famous: On Friday, June 27th, I attended the New Testament Church of God for the graduation ceremony for the Berkeley Institute's Class of 2014.
DisclosureGate, part one...
Christopher Famous: In June 2013, MP Walton Brown tabled a resolution in the House of Assembly to form an election committee with a “mandate of examining and reviewing any matter relating to elections and report its findings and recommendations to Parliament”.
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Striker’s menu boasts some tasty TV shows
Christopher Famous: This week, the World Cup competition became the latest feeding ground for Luis Suarez.
Island swept up in global addiction to the World Cup
Christopher Famous: Ah, the sweat! Ah, the sounds! Ah, the passion! Ah, the pleasure! Ah, the pain! Ah the climax!
I am humbled by Best of Bermuda award
Christopher Famous won the Bermudian Magazine's Best of Bermuda Award for the best columnist for 2014.
Supersize yourself by becoming a Big Brother or Sister
Christopher Famous: In order to raise some funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters, on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:45pm, I will be joining a few other Bermudians at Harbour Nights doing some wild and crazy things.
Status row: Another OBA ambush that hurts Bermudians
Chritsopher Famous: ‘The OBA is the UBP on steroids. They are as predictable as a rattlesnake in the desert.’
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