OPINION
OPINION
Behold, our burgeoning underclass
Eighteen years ago, in July 1992, in the now defunct Bermuda Times I wrote a column “The Hidden Army”. Since then, I had that same column re-printed twice — unchanged. Ominously and sadly, and more recently, I have been excoriated for saying that Bermuda has an ‘underclass’.
OPINION
Monument is a fitting tribute to black war heroes
There have only been three occasions when I felt motivated to attend Bermuda’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the national war monument. The first was when the PLP first became the Government and the then Premier, Dame Jennifer Smith, laid the wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the people of …
Watch closely - Bermuda's political dynamic is changing
Will former Premier Brown get his last wish and witness the demise of the United Bermuda Party? With the formation of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance it certainly looks like we are seeing the closing of a political era.
OPINION
Still waiting for answers on the TCD saga
Several weeks ago, Auditor General Heather Matthews issued a special report that put former Premier Dr. Brown’s administration and one of his portfolios again under a critical spotlight.
Rivals fail to dent the PLP's dominance
The only thing that matters is that PLP won an overwhelming landslide victory.
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OPINION
Resolve to improve the quality of island life for all of us
It’s that time of the year when many of us start reflecting on changes we can make to improve our quality of life. And whether you make New Year’s resolutions or not, your thoughts on how life in Bermuda should progress are important.
OPINION
Let's think small in 2011 - our size is a blessing
As we enter a new year, troubled by violent crime, overdevelopment, racial inequity, a troubled public education system, an economic downturn and a large government debt, maybe the time has come to think small.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter: If you are going to attack me, at least get your facts straight
I must respond to Stuart Hayward’s opinion column, for several reasons. Since Mr. Hayward was not present in the Senate on the day in question and only read the abridged version of my comments during the Motion to Adjourn, he was writing from a point of ignorance.
OPINION
Newstead setback reminds us where power now resides
Once upon a time, Bermuda was said to be run by an oligarchy. Most people called them The Forty Thieves. Those times were not good. Racial segregation was rigidly enforced. Discrimination by race and by gender was common.
MEDIA COUNCIL
'Im glad this day has come'
Over the past six months local media have matured by leaps and bounds. And I say kudos because we're all better off for it.
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OPINION
Every Bermudian owes Government's creditors $92,000
The subject of Government debt dominates the news. Not only in Bermuda but almost everywhere - the U.S., U.K., Greece, Ireland even Romania.
OPINION
Taxpayers must cover Gov't pension underfunding
Last week I discussed the Budget deficit and my estimate that total Government debt is $4,589 million. Today I want to look at pension fund deficits. The first thing to understand is that, ideally, pension funds should be wholly funded.
Opposition must be willing to let go of the past
We've seen a lot of political opinion polls lately. To sum them up: the PLP's on top of the world, its leader outstrips her rivals, and the UBP and BDA are dividing their strength as they fight over the scraps.
OPINION
Revival of entertainment and tourism should not be linked
Sun columnist Stuart Hayward discusses the way forward for Bermuda's struggling entertainment industry.
BUDGET 2011
Budget paper earns incomplete grade
More details are needed to determine if Paula Cox's first Budget as Premier can deliver.
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