OPINION
OBA has to dig us out of debt
Larry Burchall: The new team must throw all of its energy and intellect into playing a fresh new game on the same changing field even while strapped down with real legacies and that handed-on ball and chain.
Is the sky really going to fall tomorrow?
James Ziral: When 2012 exits with no planet-wide catastrophe writ large over mankind, doomsday prognosticators will simply hunker down and recast a new date for the End of Times.
OUR HOME, OUR FUTURE / AN ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT
Business leaders and policymakers need to bond
BEST: The economic environment is essentially concerned with generating the disposable funds necessary to purchase goods and services.
Be a part of the change and help unify our island
Christopher Famous: Now that the election is over let us do what Bob spoke of - "look into the future of realize". Where do we go from here?
Savour the time with your family
Shawnette Somner: There’s a feeling in the air and although I’m not quite sure what it is, I must admit that for now. I’m enjoying it.
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What have you learned from the past year?
Shawnette Somner: It always amazes me how the end of a year causes us to reflect upon all the things that have happened and forces us to make decisions on how we might choose to do things differently in the upcoming year.
Leader Marc Bean speaks for 'Generation Next'
Christopher Famous: My fellow Bermudians, now is the time for all hands on deck. We call upon you who feel the need to join the evolution of ourselves.
When I say 'family', I'm talking about YOU
Christopher Famous: Let me make this clear — anyone of the island, whether born Bermudian or a resident, is family to me.
Stop the finger pointing, start holding hands
Christopher Famous: Let us not seek to only strengthen our party, but more importantly strengthen our country, our communities and our families. Let’s stop the finger pointing and start the hand holding.
The Opposition PLP must adjust its attitude to business
Larry Burchall: Two elections, Christmas, and a year have come and gone. On our coral atoll at 32N64W, us lot have two new political leaders, a new year, a financial mess, and an uncertain future.
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Three personal philosophies help me through life
Elaine Murray: It's impossible, of course, not to arrive at an advanced age without hurts and disappointments. Life is like that and some things will stay with you regardless of distance or time.
Be sure to reward good service - it'll catch on
Shawnette Somner: For too long customer service standards have been falling — now it's time to raise the bar.
The PLP is busy regrouping
Christopher Famous: The shock and anguish among PLP supporters at losing the General Election has evolved into a collective call to arms.
School massacre couldn't happen here... could it?
Darlene McCarthy Barnfield: The Newtown School shooting was an act of evil but it should make us think about how we treat social outcasts like Adam Lanza.
Where exactly does the Premier stand on the issue of race?
Christopher Famous: Mr Cannonier seems to think racism is a convenient switch, that he can turn off and on as he sees politically fit.
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