OPINION
Economy needs air tourists not low-spending cruisers
In January 2010 Bermuda will have two Fairmonts and Grotto Bay. The island will have the same number of major hotels it had 100 years ago, when Mark Twain was visiting.
Shame on BDA's silent accomplices
"If I didn't speak up about other people's actions I knew were wrong, I was a silent accomplice."
Intervene early to curb the instinct for violence
We are looking at a set of problems that are more than 30 years in the making. And while immediate action is vital, we must concurrently engage a long-term vision and plan of action.
Selfish, anti-social outlook is prevalent in Bermuda
Homo Sapiens - the "the wise human" - has been none too wise in Bermuda these last 12 months, and all too ready to disregard the humanity of his fellow Bermudians.
POLITICS: REPORT CARD ON THE PREMIER
Reality check: Ewart Brown's stormy premiership
Swaddled in hopes and swathed in dreams, he returned. Dr. Ewart Brown had long lived outside Bermuda and had built up a successful medical practice. He was known to be an intelligent and well-educated man.
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POLITICS: WHO’LL SUCCEED DR. EWART BROWN?
The pros and cons of the premiers-in-waiting
When storming the ramparts and fighting in the streets, idealism is essential. When the fighting stops and rebuilding begins, practical, everyday management skills are required.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter: UBP defectors are a disgrace
The word "allies" describes a temporary getting together of countries or individuals for a common purpose.
We have to borrow in order to meet the country's needs
The sustainability of public finances and maintaining the appropriate balance between economic stimulus, the provision of vital public services, infrastructure spending and the debt level is critically important.
Attempt to crush the corporations a shameful waste of money
The Bermuda Government hasn't done too well with its reform projects. It has stumbled badly in the reform of healthcare for seniors, dropped the ball in the reform of Parish Councils...
Viewpoint: Do you think it's okay for people to smoke marijuana?
Harmless weed or damaging drug? Public Safety Minister David Burch says too many islanders treat marijuana too casually.
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A glance back at the past decade - and at what lies ahead
We're at the end of the first month of a new decade - a good time to look back and reflect on the last 10 years.
Finance Minister needs to show some backbone
It is crucial for Bermuda's economic wellbeing that we have a Finance Minister with the strength to maintain firm control over government spending.
Speak up for local democracy
Six months ago, voters looking for change and a greater voice in their community elected a new leadership team for the Corporation of Hamilton.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter: Closing primary schools 'a retrograde step'
I think that the closing of five primary schools would be a great mistake. The most successful schools in Bermuda are its primary schools.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter: We need casinos to put the buzz back into tourism
We have long heard the debate about whether or not Bermuda and its resorts should be allowed to offer casinos.
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