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They are invisible by design

Race-based economic inequality is the root cause of Bermuda’s crime problems, not multigenerational trauma, says Rolfe Commissiong

Race-based economic inequality is the root cause of Bermuda’s crime problems, not multigenerational trauma, says Rolfe Commissiong

• Jan 21, 2026 7:36 AM

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Nothing ever changes

Rolfe Commissiong proffers to change the narrative with a series of typical suggestions

Rolfe Commissiong proffers to change the narrative with a series of typical suggestions

• Nov 08, 2025 8:00 AM

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So said, so done – with the deepest of regrets

Rolfe Commissiong has another go at Black elites over the rise in violence amid White indifference

Rolfe Commissiong has another go at Black elites over the rise in violence amid White indifference

• Oct 20, 2025 7:59 AM

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Where should we point the finger?

Rolfe Commissiong targets the Government and non-governmental organisations for criticism in the wake of rising gun crime

Rolfe Commissiong targets the Government and non-governmental organisations for criticism in the wake of rising gun crime

• Aug 25, 2025 7:55 AM

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When displacement meets brain drain

Rolfe Commissiong champions the formation of the People’s Independent Coalition in hoping for the island’s “long-overdue renewal”

Rolfe Commissiong champions the formation of the People’s Independent Coalition in hoping for the island’s “long-overdue renewal”

• Jun 13, 2025 8:00 AM

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In the land of uncertainty and peril

Rolfe Commissiong predicts the only winners from Donald Trump’s trade wars will be the Global South

Rolfe Commissiong predicts the only winners from Donald Trump’s trade wars will be the Global South

• Apr 14, 2025 8:00 AM

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The closing argument

Rolfe Commissiong forecasts a hung parliament after the General Election on February 18, resulting in a coalition government

Rolfe Commissiong forecasts a hung parliament after the General Election on February 18, resulting in a coalition government

• Feb 07, 2025 7:58 AM

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Take a chance on change

Rolfe Commissiong pledges that a vote for independent candidates gives the best chance of providing a Bermuda renewal

Rolfe Commissiong pledges that a vote for independent candidates gives the best chance of providing a Bermuda renewal

• Feb 03, 2025 8:00 AM

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Long journey to a hard truth

Independent candidate Rolfe Commissiong sets his sights squarely on incumbent Jason Hayward in Pembroke Central

Independent candidate Rolfe Commissiong sets his sights squarely on incumbent Jason Hayward in Pembroke Central

• Jan 20, 2025 8:00 AM

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Why I’m running as an independent candidate

Rolfe Commissiong lifts the lid on the most open secret of this election season

Rolfe Commissiong lifts the lid on the most open secret of this election season

• Jan 15, 2025 8:00 AM

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Three lumps of coal

Rolfe Commissiong parodically suggests the Christmas stockings of David Burt, Wayne Caines and Jason Hayward will be devoid of public approval

Rolfe Commissiong parodically suggests the Christmas stockings of David Burt, Wayne Caines and Jason Hayward will be devoid of public approval

• Dec 23, 2024 8:00 AM

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A tale of two Bermudas

Rolfe Commissiong evokes a Desert and Oasis analogy to guide voters away from party loyalties

Rolfe Commissiong evokes a Desert and Oasis analogy to guide voters away from party loyalties

• Dec 10, 2024 8:00 AM

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Bermuda’s dirty little secret

Rolfe Commissiong highlights the case of chef George Daniels, who could find no work upon his return to the island

Rolfe Commissiong highlights the case of chef George Daniels, who could find no work upon his return to the island

• Nov 15, 2024 8:00 AM

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The reimagination of Sir John Swan

Rolfe Commissiong is adamant that the former premier remains a giant among men in Bermuda’s political landscape

Rolfe Commissiong is adamant that the former premier remains a giant among men in Bermuda’s political landscape

• Nov 07, 2024 8:00 AM

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Gaza: where Western liberal democracy went to die

Rolfe Commissiong makes a case for dropping the present-day crisis at the feet of the British Empire

Rolfe Commissiong makes a case for dropping the present-day crisis at the feet of the British Empire

• Oct 28, 2024 8:00 AM

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Bermuda needs a new model

Rolfe Commissiong explains why he sees Cire Bean, independent candidate for Sandys North, as a future premier

Rolfe Commissiong explains why he sees Cire Bean, independent candidate for Sandys North, as a future premier

• Sep 25, 2024 8:00 AM

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Time for voters to disrupt the system

Anyone with eyes to see or ears to hear must acknowledge that we are entering into a period of massive global disruption that Bermuda will not be immune from. F...

Anyone with eyes to see or ears to hear must acknowledge tha...

• Sep 09, 2024 8:00 AM

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Wanted: visionary leaders with courage

Rolfe Commissiong pushes for a movement that is ready, willing and able to stop the “insanity of partisan party politics”

Rolfe Commissiong pushes for a movement that is ready, willing and able to stop the “insanity of partisan party politics”

• Aug 21, 2024 8:00 AM

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Believe him at your own peril

Rolfe Commissiong furthers his argument for an independent vote ahead of the established political parties

Rolfe Commissiong furthers his argument for an independent vote ahead of the established political parties

• Jul 29, 2024 8:00 AM

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The movement for independent candidates

Rolfe Commissiong throws his weight behind a cause that is being spearheaded by former premier Sir John Swan

Rolfe Commissiong throws his weight behind a cause that is being spearheaded by former premier Sir John Swan

• Jul 12, 2024 8:00 AM

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I hate having to repeat myself

Rolfe Commissiong frets that another opportunity for a learning experience on overrepresentation of Black Bermudians in the Civil Service has been squandered

Rolfe Commissiong frets that another opportunity for a learning experience on overrepresentation of Black Bermudians in the Civil Service has been squandered

• May 07, 2024 8:00 AM

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Island’s political model ‘requires major reset’

Rolfe Commissiong argues that by considering standing in the Smith’s North by-election, Sir John Swan understands the need for political change

Rolfe Commissiong argues that by considering standing in the Smith’s North by-election, Sir John Swan understands the need for political change

• Apr 16, 2024 8:00 AM

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The minister giveth and the minister taketh away

Rolfe Commissiong accuses Jason Hayward and others of being complicit in undervaluing workers in the hospitality sector

Rolfe Commissiong accuses Jason Hayward and others of being complicit in undervaluing workers in the hospitality sector

• Apr 05, 2024 7:00 AM

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Tell me lies ... sweet little lies

Rolfe Commissiong in the second of a two-part assessment of how international business is eating Bermuda

Rolfe Commissiong in the second of a two-part assessment of how international business is eating Bermuda

• Feb 02, 2024 8:00 AM

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Other side of the ledger

Rolfe Commissiong pens the first of a two-part assessment of how international business is eating Bermuda

Rolfe Commissiong pens the first of a two-part assessment of how international business is eating Bermuda

• Feb 01, 2024 8:00 AM

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Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Rolfe Commissiong is entirely unconvinced that David Burt’s PLP or Jarion Richardson’s OBA should be running the country

Rolfe Commissiong is entirely unconvinced that David Burt’s PLP or Jarion Richardson’s OBA should be running the country

• Nov 24, 2023 8:00 AM

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Land for peace

Rolfe Commissiong has scathing words for the United States and Israel as the Middle East conflict teeters out of control

Rolfe Commissiong has scathing words for the United States and Israel as the Middle East conflict teeters out of control

• Nov 06, 2023 8:00 AM

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The great underdevelopment plan for Black Bermuda

Rolfe Commissiong zeroes in on the roles allegedly played by Jason Hayward and David Burt in worsening the aspirations of the least well-off

Rolfe Commissiong zeroes in on the roles allegedly played by Jason Hayward and David Burt in worsening the aspirations of the least well-off

• Oct 23, 2023 8:00 AM

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Dear Dr King: thank you

Rolfe Commissiong unpeels his opus for delivering long-sought-after racial equity

Rolfe Commissiong unpeels his opus for delivering long-sought-after racial equity

• Jul 24, 2023 8:00 AM