OPINION
Letter: Army strengthens our social fabric
Eight ex-Bermuda Regiment Colonels warn that Bermuda won’t run nearly as well as it does without the Regiment.
Oh, what a difference a year makes
Bryant Trew: When I read the headline “PLP Ahead of OBA — New Poll” on the morning of December 2nd, I was shocked as I’m sure many others were.
Letter: I was falsely accused of undermining the referendum
Guilden M. Gilbert: I find it rather odd that I have so much political clout that my comment can cause a shift in Government policy. Maybe I should speak more often.
OBA's move on gaming 'extremely desperate'
Christopher Famous: Ask yourselves, Bermuda, if your government does not trust you to make a decision - why should you trust them?
It was a year of blunders but happy anniversary, OBA
Christopher Famous: I don’t recall any government anywhere, in recent history, having so many political disasters in one year [as the OBA government]. It is either outright arrogance or just lack of PR skills.
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New Sheriff is shooting blind
Larry Burchall: On December 18, 2012, led by a tall and handsome new Sheriff, the new posse rode into town, swung off their steeds, swaggered into the saloon, slammed their Stetsons on the bar, loosened their gunbelts, and ordered double shots of rotgut.
We’re moving in the right direction - Cannonier
Premier Cannonier: We've used our first year in office to start Bermuda moving in the right direction, and will continue that push through Year 2 and beyond.
There’s no way Jesus looks like Brad Pitt
Christopher Famous: I could not reconcile attending an African Methodist church and be surrounded by stained glass windows that had only pictures of a blond haired Jesus and his disciples.
Your Excellency: I think you got this one wrong
Elaine Murray: Governor George Fergusson, with all due respect, you are wrong not to confirm Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Cindy Clarke for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions.
The politics of self-destruction
Bryant Trew: If I was naive and suffered from amnesia, I might be foolish enough to believe the idea that the Opposition actually is, as Marc Bean described them, "the government's conscience and the voice of those who have no voice".
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Your dollar is worth less than you think
Larry Burchall: At the bottom of it all, lies the ugly hard fact that today's Bermuda Government dollar is an 86c dollar. Not a 100c dollar.
PLP: Our outreach works
Maynard Dill: On December 18, the PLP began to evolve once again, though re-connecting with the people of Bermuda.
Message to Cousin Craig
Christopher Famous: The recent opinion poll can be viewed at as nothing short of a PR disaster for the OBA, which is just short of one year into governing.
Inspiring teacher led me to Mandela
Robert Trew: For me, Mandela's greatest legacy will be how he inspired ordinary people to expect the possible and strive for the impossible. In our own community we've fought for worker's rights, universal adult suffrage and a 'New Bermuda'.
Burton's Banter: Santa, my advice to you this Christmas
The Sun's James Burton forgives Santa for his snub last year, describes his new wish list and tells the festive leader to cut down on those car ads.
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