John Barritt http://www.royalgazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3DCOLUMN01"> John Barritt en-us http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/COLUMN01/705179999&source=RSS We need to change the way PAC operates It's been nine weeks since MPs trundled up the Hill to do business. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:41:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/COLUMN01/705179999&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130510/COLUMN01/705109961&source=RSS Gleaning proposals while securing political cover Ventriloquism isn't just for dummies, Mr Acting Editor. It can also be a very useful and effective political tool. No, I am not referring to bloggers and petty party hacks posturing and posing behind pseudonyms. Those people are about as subtle and recognisable as a slap in the face. I am thinking of something a little more sophisticated. .. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:14:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130510/COLUMN01/705109961&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130503/COLUMN01/705039987&source=RSS Operation Ceasefire We need to spell out the goals Spare me the wisecracks about great minds and fools but that was some coincidence Mr Acting Editor, two of your Friday columnists DJLT and JB separately and independent of each other, as you know, reflecting on the tragic events in Boston and each wondering whether Bermuda really has the necessary will to tackle gang warfare in the Island. Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130503/COLUMN01/705039987&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130426/COLUMN01/704269917&source=RSS Can Bermuda respond to crime like Boston did? See something. Say Something. Know something. Say Something. Those are not just words, Mr Acting Editor, but powerful advice which, when acted upon, can constitute an effective tool in helping to combat crime and bring criminals to justice. Now think Boston. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130426/COLUMN01/704269917&source=RSS