OPINION
JetGate: As I see it, codes were broken
Christopher Famous: The recent story appearing on Politica clearly outlined shocking allegations against the Premier of Bermuda, the Attorney General and the Tourism Minister.
OBA is simply not doing the people’s business
Senator Diallo Rabain: This Friday, during the Motion to Adjourn, the PLP spoke mostly about the article released by Ayo Johnson and the affair dubbed 'Jetgate'. The OBA's response was generally “stop focusing on Jetgate and get on with the people’s business!”
Bad driving is a global problem
Darlene Mccarthy Barnfield: Louisiana, South Carolina and Mississippi rank in the top three of the worst states to drive in - driving habits become even scarier when you go very international.
Dispelling the teen pregnancy myth
Larry Burchall: "Children having children" has long been an automatic response and statement — really a cliché — used by many social commentators. That cliché is wrong. It is based on myths supported by ignorance.
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My time spent with seniors proved very rewarding
Christopher Famous: This last Saturday I was invited to assist with taking pictures at the PLP Constituency 18 Annual Seniors' Tea at West Pembroke.
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Follow your dream, have passion and find a mentor
Eron Hill: My advice to the youth of Bermuda is to follow their dreams and chase a passion instead of a pay cheque.
Bermuda Blue: In praise of the single parent
Jeremy Deacon: Every now and then my wife travels overseas for work. I really dread it — not just because I miss her but also because I suddenly become a single parent of two children.
Premier’s ‘false global image’ does not match our local reality
Christopher Famous: Recently, there have been allegations that Premier Craig Cannonier seemingly has been caught out once again with a number of conflicting stories.
Manifesto ideals laudable but short on viable alternatives
Bryant Trew: Unfortunately, while many of the core principles are laudable, the People's Campaign Manifesto demonstrates that it’s quite easy to condemn the OBA when you aren’t required to present viable alternatives to OBA policies or ideas under consideration.
We need campaign finance reform now
Jonathan Starling: The recent launch of Think Media and its opening story 'Selling Bermuda' highlights one of the key reasons why we need campaign finance reform now.
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Salute to those who are proud to come from Back of Town
Christopher Famous: I want to take this time to say congrats to my cousins Wayne and Dwayne Caines.
Job losses didn’t stop on the day the OBA took office
Karen Magnum: Job losses didn't stop on the day the OBA took office. The leaks in the Government coffers didn't stop the day the OBA took office.
Nameless, faceless ‘invisible class’ takes to the streets
Larry Burchall: There is real growth in Bermuda, but in the wrong place and amongst the wrong people. That growth is in Bermuda's 'Invisible’'Class.
Campaign for economic justice could mean less freedom
Bob Stewart: It is impossible not to sympathise with the objectives of the People's Campaign for Jobs, Equality and Justice, which took place on May 1.
Entitlement to a living wage central to the People’s Campaign
Jason Hayward: The People's Campaign, a coalition of concerned people of goodwill who banded together to give voice to the conditions of the country, were able to motivate and inspire individuals to ignite their civic responsibility.
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