OPINION
Too many bad outcomes for mentally ill offenders
Maggie Fogarty: There has to be a balance between care of mentally ill offenders outside secure facilities and safety of the community at large.
OPINION
The pros and potential pitfalls of 'tagging' criminals
Maggie Fogarty: As with all electronic systems, the monitoring of criminals has to be right in order to avoid the well-publicised gaffs that have occurred in other jurisdictions.
OPINION
Some ways to get our ailing economy back on track
Bob Stewart: I want to suggest here some ways by which we can get out of hole the PLP has dug for Bermudians over the past decade.
OPINION
We depend on foreign earnings because the Bda dollar is worthless
Larry Burchall: In Bermuda our Bermuda dollar has value only because the Bermuda Monetary Authority maintains a reserve of foreign investments that backs every Bermuda dollar that is in circulation.
OPINION
Greed creates uncaring, violent young men
Sharla-Cavonne Bean: Every Bermudian has an opinion on how to remedy the issue of violent crime in Bermuda, ranging from the need for more prayer and civilian intervention to capital punishment.
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Statistics alone rarely tell the whole story
Maggie Fogarty: As the old saying goes we have "lies, damn lies and statistics". If you believe the mathematicians we also have "truth, damn truth and statistics".
OPINION
Sex, guns and booze - subjects fit for a singalong?
Ric Chapman on radio censoring: We are not allowed to hear swear words... because, presumably that offends people. Yet we can hear about threesomes and people murdering others!
OPINION
Together, we can restore our economic well-being
Sir John Swan: I cannot feel that I have fulfilled my mission when I see so many people suffering by not being able to put food on the table or pay their bills.
OPINION
Too many kids have no guidance
Shawnette Somner: Adults seem to ignore the signs that clearly indicate that a child has lost his balance on the tracks that lead to a productive life.
Environment watchdog explains its mission
While we at BEST can see clearly our path to protect the physical environment, solutions for the economic and social environments are more elusive - they involve a wider dialogue.
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OPINION
Too many of our young people are trapped in a downward spiral
De'jon Simons: When adults see that this situation is bigger than historic, personal and party political rivalries then maybe we can all act as one unit and bring the island back to good health.
OPINION
It's vital to discover where your child's genuine interests lie
Shawnette Somner: Despite discussions about the misbehaviour of young people, a large number of them are excelling in academics, sports, the arts, and the like.
OPINION
Don't wait for Valentine's Day to show the true meaning of love
Shawnette Somner: If we want our young people to behave with love we must first teach them how to love. Let’s remember to show our love to our children on Valentine’s Day and every day.
OPINION
Let's put Miss Bermuda back on the map
Ric Chapman: The Miss Bermuda Beauty Pageant should be an iconic event, complete with government funding, with businesses clamouring to be involved.
OPINION
Young blacks are unfairly targeted by police
Lynne Winfield: The Police are trying hard to contain the gang violence, but blanket Stop and Search is not the solution to gang violence.
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