OPINION
OPINION
A promising student in need of our help
It’s been four years now since I returned to Bermuda after ten years elsewhere. Since coming home I’ve tried to do my part – I’ve helped out at the Adult Education School, co-founded the BLING Book Club and participated in the Mirrors Program. The last one is my favourite because …
I should give credit where it's due on PATI
One of the most frequent criticisms in the world of politics is a focus on what someone failed to do. It’s also one of the worst.
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Bermuda's had gangs fighting for their 'turf' for 100 years
Bermudians today may wring their hands, wail and gnash their teeth about ‘gang’ problems but the island has always had gangs. It’s just the nature of gang activity has changed — and radically.
OPINION FOLLOW-UP
Thanks for showing your support for Ivan
Ivan Greene spent much of the last week eating at McDonald’s, sleeping on a friend’s couch and researching places to buy used text books in time for his fall semester at college. Such is the way of life when an education wasn’t part of your long-term plan, but is suddenly …
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Race row in the U.S. has some parallels here in Bermuda
I’ve been watching the story of Dr. Laura Schlessinger unfold in the U.S. media. She’s the talk show host who took a call from an African American woman who sought advice on how to cope with her white husband’s friends when they made racist comments.
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We must look inwards to stop gang war
In recent weeks there has been a lot of discussion in the media and the talk shows about gangs and the direction which the country should or should not take in regards to or under the banner of finding a solution.
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Too few Bermudians recognize what unions have done for us
Most of us in the labour movement saw the article as an insult to all hard working Bermudians, especially those “sheroes” and heroes who gave their blood, sweat and tears so their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whether black or white, would benefit from organized labour in Bermuda.
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Unions do not improve conditions for workers
LaVerne Furbert gave a characteristic and feisty response to my recent column in the Sun about the futility of trade unions. But then that is the duty of an employee of the BIU. She should be given an increase in pay by her employers.
The next generation of leaders will bring prosperity and pride to BDA
It has been a year since six broke away to form the Bermuda Democratic Alliance and I joined as the first member.
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Cox has the mark of a leader, she can make decisions
The pending change of leadership within the PLP marks the start of the political season leading up to the next General Election. There are three contenders — Paula Cox, Dale Butler and Terry Lister. But it is really a two-horse race.
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Think Cox is a pushover? Not a chance
Paula Cox’s premiership is well underway and she will enjoy an extended political honeymoon. Notwithstanding the criticism she has already received for her handling of the finance ministry, it is going to be a lot harder to hurl political invective in her direction.
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Education can harness youngsters' talents and help them find purpose in life
The world in which we live has dramatically changed since the days of our forefathers. Science and technology have developed at such a rate that today, through the Internet, television and other media, it is hard for people, especially youth, to discern between good and evil, right and wrong, darkness …
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Lunatic system doesn't let the people pick their leader
The remarkable thing about the election of Paula Cox as Bermuda’s Premier is that, by every indication, the people of Bermuda got the person they want. What are the odds of this happening?
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Big Conversation gave us a valuable lesson in understanding privilege
What went wrong with the Big Conversation? The concept was a good one but the execution failed. It could have been a progressive analysis of the problems leading to a synthesis of solutions.
Watch closely - Bermuda's political dynamic is changing
Will former Premier Brown get his last wish and witness the demise of the United Bermuda Party? With the formation of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance it certainly looks like we are seeing the closing of a political era.
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