CHRISTOPHER FAMOUS
New hire exposes OBA’s true colours
Christopher Famous: Today, as we learn about the latest consultancy post created by the OBA since May, let us be thankful. Be thankful that within seven months they have revealed who they truly are and who they truly represent.
Much easier to espouse transparency when you’re the Opposition
Christopher Famous: It comes as no shocker, that now when the OBA have the ability to be totally open, fair, transparent and accountable, they fight it every step of the way.
Government should chase the $22m in unpaid taxes
Christopher Famous: Calls for cuts in the size of the civil service and blanket accusations of civil service ineptness are essentially talking about our fellow Bermudians. Is it reasonable for these fellow Bermudians to expect some respect?
Union members — beware the pitfalls of privatization
Christopher Famous: The OBA, as predicted, brought privatization to the forefront post-election, with the formation of the SAGE Commission. One of the main directives of the SAGE Commission is to identify activities that can be privatized.
What we still need to know about Heritage Wharf project
Christopher Famous: Recently much fanfare was made that the OBA has spent $23.5 million to fix and extend a dock to accommodate larger class mega ships.
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There are heroes all around us in Bermuda
Christopher Famous: Personally, I do not need a government committee to pick any hero for one day for me. I was blessed to have grown up with 'Heroes' all around me daily.
Pressure is mounting for us to change our economy
Christopher Famous: We in Bermuda are facing a "Day After Tomorrow." Life as we know it, may come to a frozen end.
All types of men have played a father role to me
Christopher Famous concludes his special Father's Day dedication with a 'shout-out' to the men who have been role models and inspiration.
So many male role models have helped mentor me
Christopher Famous: I won't waste your time trying to define fatherhood. I would rather list those who have been Fathers to me.
Ambush in the night?
Christopher Famous: Bermuda, I write to you today to forewarn you of the second coming of Bermuda INC. The government of the day is slowly marching our island into becoming a corporate town owned and operated by non-Bermudians with the aid and assistance of a few select Bermudians.
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Portuguese community deserves recognition
Christopher Famous: Often we get bogged down in the never ending Black vs White discussions and arguments.
It was nice to be among islanders in Massachusetts
Christopher Famous: I did not feel out of place, as it appears, with the large number of Bermudians I ran into, that Burlington Mass is actually the tenth parish of Bermuda.
Bermuda Day brings out the best in us
Christopher Famous: Once again we came together as a country on Bermuda Day to celebrate our uniqueness and commonality.
Best way to thwart privatization is to work smarter
Christopher Famous: For many, the SAGE Commission is seen as merely a vehicle by which the OBA can carry out its true intention of privatization, for the benefit of its supporters' businesses. So let's look under the SAGE hood.
Eating better? Count me in
Christopher Famous: They say "misery likes company" and, like most persons in my age bracket, my metabolism has slowed down to a snail's pace - along with my exercise regime.
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