OPINION
I have a bone to pick with feral chickens bill
Terry Lister: I would have been most happy if the Minister responsible for the Environment had brought amendments that would have made trapping of feral chickens legal.
Could Scandal’s Olivia Pope help the OBA’s PR?
Christopher Famous: If all else fails, Olivia Pope could maybe get a job in Bermuda managing the multiple PR disasters of the OBA.
There are alternatives to SAGE panel’s recommendations
Christopher Famous: Before the election the OBA went around "cap in hand" begging the civil servants of Bermuda to give them a chance.
Clinic was farcical battle — SAGE war is next
Larry Burchall: Why did anyone start and then fight a battle over the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre? The whole episode was badly conceived, lasted too long, allowed political temperatures to get too high, and then fizzled out in a floppy ending.
Can we capitalize on weed?
Marc Daniels: It is arguable that by regulating cannabis, the Government could better protect our young people rather than leaving this substance to the whims of the black market.
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I don’t like winter months - or American retail scams
Christopher Famous; '6.0 Minutes' - his thoughts on Bermudian funrals, winter and Black Friday.
Making gravy for Pavarotti was a Thanksgiving high note
Elaine Murray: This is a true story. Many years ago I made gravy for the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Walmart-style giveways not the answer to our economic woes
Bob Stewart: The question then arises, should Bermuda copy the wizards of Cayman and take positive steps to encourage the creation of new business? Is this a great idea?
Burton's Banter: Why lazy stereotypes are dangerous
James Burton: Taken with tongue firmly in cheek, stereotypes can act as a celebration of identity, an endearing tease at yourself or your world neighbours, but there are dangers with investing too much in these one-dimensional characters.
SAGE report: $10m? Now I’m really sick
Elaine Murray: My head practically spins when I think of all the maladies civil servants must have endured to have missed the equivalent of 42,000 days at work in 2012-2013.
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Why didn't OBA consult with local residents?
The reason given for the planned closure of the Lamb Foggo facility was a monetary one. One cannot argue that Bermuda is going through tough times economically.
Women are sceptical about that 10% grocery discount
CHristopher Famous: Most female shoppers I have spoken to about this offer from the supermarkets are a bit sceptical.
SAGE report: Cutting costs? You could start by closing Clifton
Christopher Famous: I call total "hogwash" on the idea that the taxpayers must pay to have Premier Cannonier housed at Clifton because he wishes to be five minutes from Hamilton.
SAGE report: Changes will need broad support
Anthony Richardson: The entire report should not be rejected because of its political nature. Valid critiques and alternative recommendations should not be rejected based on where they come from.
SAGE report: Data shows Bermuda’s Great Recession is home-grown
Larry Burchall: Right now I feel as though I'm floating in a pea-green boat in our turquoise waters.
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