OPINION

The Premier's ten big ideas for Bermuda's economic recovery

Stephen Todd: Last week, on the BIG Night, Premier Paula Cox outlined ten BIG ideas for economic growth and recovery.

Why is a former critic of Government now singing its praises?

Leah Scott: We in the One Bermuda Alliance are wondering  what is causing Stephen Todd to flip flop.

Sifting fact from political fiction

Christopher Famous: One of the hallmarks of being a Pond Dog and growing by the dump is one’s ability to smell trash a mile away.

Why would the OBA want to kill FutureCare?

Christopher Famous: What is the OBA plan for our parents? Tell them go to Colonial Insurance? More austerity? No ideas, no solutions.

Claims of racism are used to mask incompetence

Bryant Trew: I can think of four easy reasons why voters should put very little value on PLP Deputy Leader Derrick Burgess' recent claim that Minister Zane DeSilva has lost dozens of contracts for joining the PLP.
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We can do much more to reduce levels of pollution

BEST explains that Bermudians — through their imports — are not shielded from pollutant-caused events in the US, such as the ongoing meningitis scandal, outbreaks of food related illnesses, and product recall.

We will tackle the problem of homelessness as a priority

Gaylynne Cannonier: The homeless problem is something we cannot ignore. If we measure society based on how we treat the most vulnerable then we have failed — we cannot continue to fail.

To balance the budget, OBA would have to cut jobs

Christopher Famous: Over the last 18 months, we have listened to the OBA and its members make negative statements about the civil service. Prime example: “I fervently believe the civil service is over-sized and suggest it be cut.”

Don't be distracted by the conspiracy theories

Bryant Trew: To what degree are voters being fed conspiracy theories in order to solidify political support? More than a bit.

Comment: Speech puts people first, one initiative at a time

Christopher Famous: Now is not the time for petty partisan politics. Now is the time for the rise of people power.
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Why does Government wait until election time to get busy?

Cannonier: It’s too bad an approaching election is the only thing that seems to get the Government focused on the people’s business.

There are ways to diffuse racial overtones

Elaine Murray: Not tackling issues of inequality and racism is not a viable answer for any community including, Bermuda.

When has the PLP ever tried to divide the black vote?

Christopher Famous: I have met many OBA supporters, both black and white, so I do not wish to paint the picture that the OBA is racist. However, I will point out that Mr. Cannonier and the OBA cannot afford to openly discuss racism and white supremacy.

Here's how the election will play out, seat-by seat

Christopher Famous predicts a PLP win in the next election, and he breaks it down for you seat-by-seat.

We must push for fairer rents

BEST on Wednesday writes that there appears to be a conflict between speculative housing development and housing built to fulfill society’s needs.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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