OPINION
PART 2 OF 3
Why women stay in abusive relationships
When it comes to abusive relationships, many of us are bewildered by this simple question: "why do women stay"?
PART 3 OF 3
What you can do if you suspect abuse
Women are particularly susceptible to bonding with those who traumatize them due to a hormone known as oxytocin.
LETTER
Pastor should not be allowed to spew his prejudice in your paper
Dear Sir,For two weeks now we've been treated to Gary Simons' particular form of hate speech all wrapped up in the guise of faith. The delightful "love the sinner, hate the sin" nonsense loved by talibangelicals the world over is particularly nauseating.
We should establish an all-male school
Bermuda's public education system is not meeting the needs of our children.
Why the 'Buy Bermuda' mantra is deeply flawed
There's been quite a debate in recent weeks on the Buy Bermuda Campaign, with local retailers understandably singing the blues on declining sales due to the economic climate.
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PERSONAL JOURNEY
Turning 40 is truly fabulous
So what is turning 40 all about? Is there a deeper meaning? Part of the answer seems to be that life is a journey, a dance, a poem, a song of living in the midst of a paradox I cannot and will never resolve and being okay with that fact.
Steps we can take to improve child support system
Bermuda's child support system has taken a significant amount of criticism from advocates for both the rights of Bermudian fathers and Bermudian mothers.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Year of celebration closes with serious challenges
From Government House I wish you a very happy Christmas from Diana and myself as well as our sons, James and Alexander, who are out here for the holidays.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Unity will help us to overcome adversity
Seasons greetings, Bermuda. We read in John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another." During this Holiday season, we are reminded of our connections.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
The greatest gift is a commitment to our island
The holiday season is a time when we can all come together as a community. Regardless of our background, our nationality or our religious beliefs, Christmas provides an opportunity when we can embrace our family, reach out to our neighbours and provide a helping hand to a stranger in need.
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SATIRE
This rite of passage into middle age took the wind out of my sails
My favourite uncle often says: "Getting old ain't for sissies... but it beats the alternative." He's in his nineties so he should know.
Shame on BDA's silent accomplices
"If I didn't speak up about other people's actions I knew were wrong, I was a silent accomplice."
We have to borrow in order to meet the country's needs
The sustainability of public finances and maintaining the appropriate balance between economic stimulus, the provision of vital public services, infrastructure spending and the debt level is critically important.
Viewpoint: Do you think it's okay for people to smoke marijuana?
Harmless weed or damaging drug? Public Safety Minister David Burch says too many islanders treat marijuana too casually.
Speak up for local democracy
Six months ago, voters looking for change and a greater voice in their community elected a new leadership team for the Corporation of Hamilton.
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