OPINION
PART II OF II
Unless it grows, our economy could die in 2017
Larry Burchall gives more key factors in creating jobs for Bermudians.
Are you afraid to talk to your boss?
For the past few weeks I have written about customer service and bad bosses — and the feedback has been excellent.
Letter: Proud to be Bermudian? Or sad?
In a letter to the Editor on Wednesday, Allan Marshall revealed his sadness at the recent behavior of certain Bermudians towards foreigners and Premier Craig Cannonier.
Friday’s demo showed that the people will be heard
Christopher Famous: Over the last month or so we have witnessed an ever-intensifying game of ‘poker face’ with immigration policy reforms — or attempts at reforms.
Long-term vision would help PLP to win the next election
Arthur Hodgson: It is arguable that when a principled and idealistic PLP was in opposition, it did more to change Bermuda for the better than it did as a Government that had substituted ‘election’ politics for principled politics.
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Together, we can set global example of environmental sustainability
BEST: We believe that awareness is growing in all sectors of the community of the importance of protecting the health of Bermuda’s physical environment.
We must re-build tourism and boost our population
Larry Burchall: What is Bermuda’s core problem? That one thing that Bermuda must do if Bermuda is to regain employment opportunities and stop economic decline?
Burton's Banter: How Val Kilmer led me to BAA field
Burton's Banter: How the lure of exercise and the fear of doing a Val Kilmer led me to BAA field.
In its Budget reply today, the PLP should apologize
Thad Hollis: Before Shadow Finance Minister David Burt ramps up the rhetoric he would do well, on behalf of his colleagues in the former Government, to formally apologize to Bermuda for leaving island in the worst, most perilous financial position in its modern history.
News flash, bosses: some of your staff think you’re a real jerk
Shawnette Somner: I asked numerous people: "Describe your boss". Most rolled their eyes and puffed a sigh of disgust but there were some who expressed great admiration for their superiors.
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Hint of class warfare colours the term limits debate
Elaine Murray: The discussion of term limits and work permits has not only veered way off course but has now dissolved into something resembling class warfare...
It is not xenophobic to protest about the abolition of term limits
Christopher Famous: If persons wish to show their displeasure at being labelled 'xenophobic' they have as much right as Rosa Parks, to do so.
Bob has no magic wand to conjure up revenue
Larry Burchall: So it was surprising, very surprising, that Bob chose to be realistic about revenue and forecast $871.2 million for 2013/14; but still elected to spend $1,202.8 million in 2013/14.
Burton’s Banter: Bermudians prove a cut above
Representing Bermuda in the UK was a privilege James Burton “won’t forget in a hurry” – despite an embarrassing jeans-ripping incident.
Farcical lack of control in public sector finance cost us dear
My deepest concerns are highlighted and consolidated in the lately released Financial Statements of the Consolidated Fund March 31, 2012 .
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