OPINION
Why is a former critic of Government now singing its praises?
Leah Scott: We in the One Bermuda Alliance are wondering what is causing Stephen Todd to flip flop.
Sifting fact from political fiction
Christopher Famous: One of the hallmarks of being a Pond Dog and growing by the dump is one’s ability to smell trash a mile away.
OUR HOME, OUR FUTURE / AN ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRIN
We can improve our waste disposal - and here's how
BEST: By improving existing waste-handling processes and programmes, and expanding communication with the public, Bermuda can avoid the greater costs to ecological and public health.
Giving is priceless
Shawnette Somner: It’s difficult for most of us to fathom the amount of funding necessary to support programmes that enhance the personal growth and development particularly for our youth.
Why would the OBA want to kill FutureCare?
Christopher Famous: What is the OBA plan for our parents? Tell them go to Colonial Insurance? More austerity? No ideas, no solutions.
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To relax is a luxury
Shawnette Somner: I’d like to encourage all readers to take a few moments to reflect upon your present position in life. Some areas may be quite bitter to you for now but add a little sugar and sweeten that moment with the understanding that this too, shall pass.
General Election to be held on December 17
As Premier Paula Cox on Thursday announced that the country will go to the polls on December 17, it was clear that the economy will be a central issue.
OUR HOME, OUR FUTURE / AN ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT
We can do much more to reduce levels of pollution
BEST explains that Bermudians — through their imports — are not shielded from pollutant-caused events in the US, such as the ongoing meningitis scandal, outbreaks of food related illnesses, and product recall.
We will tackle the problem of homelessness as a priority
Gaylynne Cannonier: The homeless problem is something we cannot ignore. If we measure society based on how we treat the most vulnerable then we have failed — we cannot continue to fail.
To balance the budget, OBA would have to cut jobs
Christopher Famous: Over the last 18 months, we have listened to the OBA and its members make negative statements about the civil service. Prime example: “I fervently believe the civil service is over-sized and suggest it be cut.”
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Power is up for grabs on December 17
Sun columnist Tom Vesey says for the first time in our election history, it's hard to firmly predict who'll win at the polls.
Why does Government wait until election time to get busy?
Cannonier: It’s too bad an approaching election is the only thing that seems to get the Government focused on the people’s business.
There are ways to diffuse racial overtones
Elaine Murray: Not tackling issues of inequality and racism is not a viable answer for any community including, Bermuda.
When has the PLP ever tried to divide the black vote?
Christopher Famous: I have met many OBA supporters, both black and white, so I do not wish to paint the picture that the OBA is racist. However, I will point out that Mr. Cannonier and the OBA cannot afford to openly discuss racism and white supremacy.
Tourism figures mask a grim economic reality
Larry Burchall: The Throne Speech’s many paragraphs of promise don’t change the arithmetic of Government’s high and still rising Debt Service Costs which are a primary factor keeping a downwards pressure on Bermuda’s still declining economy.
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