OPINION
Gov’t needs to slash its wage bill by 15%
Larry Burchall: If you think that you are not good with numbers, that's okay. Those penalty shots are still coming. The difference? The numerate guy or gal can see those fast moving balls.
Class elitists are worse than racists
Christopher Famous: I believe that whilst racism is a never-ending issue, we have on our hands as a community a much larger pressure pot of social destruction brewing.
Government should chase the $22m in unpaid taxes
Christopher Famous: Calls for cuts in the size of the civil service and blanket accusations of civil service ineptness are essentially talking about our fellow Bermudians. Is it reasonable for these fellow Bermudians to expect some respect?
The racists among us
Don Burgess: Two incidents in the past two months proved to me that we still have a ways to go in dealing with racism.
The racists among us
Don Burgess: Two incidents in the past two months proved to me that we still have a ways to go in dealing with racism.
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Letter: Allow casinos — now!
Tony Brannon: The politicians of Bermuda have failed to lead and put Bermuda back on top in the tourism world. Get cracking, OBA/PLP — and stop staring at your navel!
We either brake now or smash later
Larry Burchall: I've been writing about high Personnel Costs since December 2010. Back then I suggested a 10 per cent pay cut for all Government personnel. Thirty months later, a 30 per cent cut in PC is needed.
Many voices make a country stronger
Elaine Murray: Freedom is never easy and many voices, even in vigorous dissent, make a great country, stronger. I only wish I had understood that when I was young. This Fourth of July I am saying the Pledge of Allegiance and I will mean every word.
Luring gay honeymooners could boost tourism
Glenn Jones writes that "You don't have to support marriage equality to take advantage of pink money. The only thing you have to care about is money".
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In order for GDP to rise, we need more foreigners
Larry Burchall: Forget OBA, UBP, PLP, BDA, and 1834. It is 2013 and Bermuda is dealing with an arithmetic reality.
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Will you use your talent to help others?
Marc Bean: Bermudian graduates, you have received much from Bermuda and your parents, teachers and your country expect much from you.
Will you use your talent to help others?
Marc Bean: Bermudian graduates, you have received much from Bermuda and your parents, teachers and your country expect much from you.
Union members — beware the pitfalls of privatization
Christopher Famous: The OBA, as predicted, brought privatization to the forefront post-election, with the formation of the SAGE Commission. One of the main directives of the SAGE Commission is to identify activities that can be privatized.
Freedom fighter Mandela inspired young Bermudians
Christopher Famous: Nelson Mandela has shown us that no matter what oppression one faces, stand up for what is right. Stand firm and your oppressors can oppress you no more.
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Gov’t spending must fall for Bob’s plan to work
Larry Burchall: Minister Bob Richard decided to go for one big loan now and spread it over the next three years. So he is attacking the Bermuda Government’s financial predicament with a plan that can work. I hope it does work.
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