Unfortunately, there has always been a certain element in Bermuda that has attempted to tell us constantly that we are not a part of the Caribbean, either geographically or culturally, and that we sho...
“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have” — James Baldwin
Over the past week or so, we have seen Bermuda divided yet once again, ba...
When we wake up in the morning and turn on our lights, we can thank union members. When we drive to work on paved public highways, we can thank union members.
When we go to the hospital and receive ca...
Welcome to the Virgin Islands, welcome home,” said immigration officer Brodie, as I arrived at the Terrance Lettsome Airport, on Beef Island in the British Virgin Islands.
As with Bermuda, in most “sm...
Imagine if you will, a young man leaves home at age 20 and, apart from the occasional visit here and there, he never returns home to live.
Second, imagine if you will, apart from an occasional visit, ...
It is often interesting, sadly interesting, to see persons attempt to twist the reality of any given situation to justify a gross wrong.
Once again, during our emancipation celebrations, the topics of...
Last week, I received, this somewhat ominous WhatsApp message.
“Dear MP Famous, your aunt Helen Mateen has asked me to invite you to speak at her pre-Cup Match party this Thursday (July 18) evening at...
“Feel the needs of others more than your own” — Emperor Haile Selassie
On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, I lay awake in my bed attempting to contemplate the fullness of the day before. A day that started ...
Chris, there is a fire at the house!”
Words no man or woman wants to hear from their spouse or significant other. On July 2, there was a minor fire at my wife’s salon. No fire is minor, but this was m...
Last Friday, the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, made a monumental statement in Parliament.
“Mr Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise and give notice of the renewal of the relationsh...
