Let’s reflect on the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the success of Bermuda’s Theatre Boycott on July 2 from a local and a global perspective to remind ourselves of the interconnectedness of th...
The passing of Dr Clifford Maxwell offers an opportunity to remind us all how this quiet man let his actions speak loudly to the upcoming generations. His role as the Principal of the Berkeley Institu...
Martin Luther King was an icon of a movement that transformed the United States, the roots of which extended from as far as Ghandi’s India and transcended national boundaries, including Bermuda. Obama...
While our intellect seeks summary meaning for a story, our soul craves depth; layers of meaning. The Christmas Story is multilayered, offering a sense of mystery. Let’s consider the implications of ou...
My twenty years of teaching and long involvement in community work has offered a fair share of contact with young people. Perhaps this is why I have had queries from the younger generation regarding t...
‘Life of Pi’ is a beautifully filmed fantasy adventure offering an allegory of the Story of Bermuda. Both accounts include storms. On December 2, 1977 our island experienced its most drastic emotional...
The US general election has arguably offered us the good, the bad and the ugly; a process that while flawed, remains essential. While any election has the potential to divide, it does include the geni...
The fact that police in South Africa on August 18 shot and killed 34 striking mineworkers has been the source of exasperation for many; considering that country’s journey in ending apartheid. While th...
“Unity or agreement of feeling or action, (especially) among individuals with common interest” (Definition of ‘solidarity’ by the Oxford English Dictionary)
When recently stopping by my office in Ham...
That first Noel was a paradigm shift; as Jesus’ birth saw the era of “an eye for an eye” being challenged by Christ’s Gospel of unconditional love. Hence Christmas is an opportune time to reflect on f...