OPINION
OPINION
Our thirst for material goods led to devastating oil leak
More than 20 million gallons of oil have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico in the six weeks since the Deepwater Horizon oilrig exploded and sank. The oil leak, which is more like a geyser, is shaping up to be the biggest man-made disaster of all time in the U.S. …
OPINION
When did our island change from Jekyll to Hyde?
A disturbing trend is emerging — one that cannot lead to anything positive if allowed to fester and grow. This new trend involves guns — but not the gunplay and murders we unfortunately keep hearing about. It is the silent use of weapons in the pursuit of cold, hard cash …
The revitalised waterfront will benefit city visually and economically
In the street and at town hall meetings, the consistent message is that the waterfront should not be over-built — it should be a blend of existing architectural treasures, interconnecting parks and compatible amenities where generous provision is made for outdoor activities.
OPINION
Disgraceful traits we share with the U.S.
As every school child knows the 4th of July is the date the Declaration of Independence was signed. As every adult knows, this is the time for beer, hot dogs and fireworks.
Reckless public spending leaves a long trail of victims
What do the following people have in common: Seniors who’ve had their pension benefits frozen by the Finance Minister; students who’ve been told by Senator David Burch that the Government is cutting back their summer jobs programme; teachers trying to raise money to cover Government cancellation of a $60,000 summer …
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Voting along racial lines: our glaring double standard
The front page headline in the daily said it all: ‘PLP gets zero support from whites in survey’.
OPINION
The BDA provides the option of NOT voting along racial lines
I have to take issue with the July 16 remark from Mr. Commissiong. I have fully accepted and stated on record — before Mr. Commissiong made the aforementioned comment — in a number of forums, including radio, that the way in which voting has happened in Bermuda since the formation …
OPINION
Will the PLP elect another woman leader?
We’ve had 12 years of PLP government and soon the party will be choosing a new leader. Question is, will it be a woman? History shows that Dame Jennifer Smith took the PLP to victory not once, but twice.
OPINION
City services might be lost if bill is passed
Please Slow Down, Calm Down Everyone and Let’s Get Reform Right. Some 82 per cent of Bermudians do not support the takeover of the City of Hamilton. They have questions. Serious and legitimate questions. Why is this Bill about the future of our City being rushed through Parliament? What’s the …
After 12 years, what's the PLP's vision for government?
The women in the PLP had it right when it comes to Dr. Ewart Brown. Don’t forget he kicked Neletha Butterfield to the curb out of his first Cabinet, only to take her back.
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OPINION
The vote in favour of corporation reform a victory for democracy
Once again the demonstrators were out in force. Relatively well-heeled white Anglos protesting the fact that this black dominated government, as they perceive it, was out to get them.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter: We've all had our knocks; what matters is how we rise up
This is a response to LaVerne Furbert’s statement, “people who live in glass houses really should be careful when throwing stones,” in reference to Ceola Wilson’s article entitled: ‘Will the PLP elect another woman leader? Part 1 of 2’.
OPINION
Jobs held by Bermudians are drip, drip, dripping away
During the recent drought, Bermudians were very careful about not wasting water. Pity that us lot do not have the same concern about Bermudian people dripping out of Bermuda’s national economy and national workforce and local community.
OPINION
Who will be the PLP's dep. leader?
Apparently it’s a new day for the PLP and in the full glare of public scrutiny, it won’t be politics as usual. What you won’t hear is there’s a split within the ranks of Bermuda’s ruling party on this new ‘open book’ approach to the internal mechanics of party business.
OPINION
The saviour for young black men is education
Conscription has been my battle but not my only focus. The young black man is dear to my heart and as one I will always do what I can to make sure we do ourselves better. In the last three years I’ve met many people who have all been a …
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