OPINION
Voters: Don't be taken for granted or treated like fools
Bryant Trew: As the General Election approaches, my advice to voters is to reflect upon previous PLP political tactics used to replace our concerns about major leadership issues with anger towards Bermuda’s racist past.
Hispanic residents display a warm sense of community
Shawnette Somner: It was clearly evident from the Celebremos de dia de la Hispanidad event that those who are residing on our shores are a tight knit community. They seem to love each other and look out for each other.
We must push for fairer rents
BEST on Wednesday writes that there appears to be a conflict between speculative housing development and housing built to fulfill society’s needs.
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Both sides have used race for their own political ends
Lynne Winfield: I appreciate Bryant Trew’s willingness in his Bermuda Sun article of November 9 to take on the subject of racial rhetoric being used as a ploy to “pit OBA/PLP and whites/blacks against each other for political gain.”
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So who has real control over our cost of living?
Christopher Famous: What exactly contributes to the costs of living here in 441ville? Food, housing, fuel, clothing, electricity, medication, doctors’ fees, childcare and consumer items.
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BLDC: Alarming questions remain unanswered
Bryant Trew on Wednesday writes that if you are looking to make sense of PLP statements on the BLDC reports, his recommendation to you is to just give up trying.
The power of music
Shawnette Somner: We should encourage our young people to become exposed to music and to play an instrument from a young age.
Don't even think about not voting; it's unacceptable
Christopher Famous: Do yourselves a favour — make sure you are registered properly. Stand with your family who have stood with you.
Stop blaming the 'world economy' for our plight
Elaine Murray: If I hear the phrase “world economy” one more time I think I’ll spit. Enough already.
Imprudent borrowing will help lead us to financial ruin
Larry Burchall: Two major on-island institutions are doing nothing wrong... But they are enabling and abetting like someone who hears several loud sharp cracks but does not call police because he genuinely does not know what they are.
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The PLP has failed to empower through education
Bryant Trew: While the PLP claims to have been standing strong for Bermudians, you only need to look at its 14-year record in public education to clearly see that they have not governed as a progressive labour government should.
OBA can't shake off UBP tag
Christopher Famous: The truth has come to light at the worst possible time for the OBA — they are really the UBP.
Leader Paula Cox and questions about credibility
Bryant Trew: Who is Premier Paula Cox standing for? Her party or the people of Bermuda?
Driving is a privilege, not a right
BEST: The number and speed of vehicles in Bermuda has risen sharply but the island should be promoting public transport wherever possible.
Alcohol abuse: here are my solutions for the island
Jonathan Starling: Alcohol, when abused, costs us all, personally, socially and economically, even for those that do not drink.
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