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Reasons to be thankful

Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses, writes Libby Madeiros

Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses, writes Libby Madeiros

• Jun 22, 2026 6:55 AM

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Time to put Bermuda first

Public money is being wasted over the new asphalt plant

Public money is being wasted over the new asphalt plant

• Jun 22, 2026 6:54 AM

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Confiscate vehicles of scofflaws

Dear Sir, When will the Government bite the bullet and give magistrates the power of confiscation of the vehicle? There was a report in The Royal Gazette of a ...

Dear Sir, When will the Government bite the bullet and give ...

• Jun 22, 2026 6:53 AM

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Fairmont Southampton ratio is the wrong way round

A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation

A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation

• Jun 20, 2026 7:28 AM

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For Father’s Day, vow to take up the pen

The Reverend Fred Hassell has a special idea for Father’s Day

The Reverend Fred Hassell has a special idea for Father’s Day

• Jun 20, 2026 7:27 AM

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Business sector’s voice needs to be heard on Caricom

Bermuda businesses have been deafening in their silences over Caricom, says Beverley Connell

Bermuda businesses have been deafening in their silences over Caricom, says Beverley Connell

• Jun 19, 2026 6:59 AM

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Flush out this problem once and for all

A letter writer has a conclusive solution to the problem of dirty beach bathrooms

A letter writer has a conclusive solution to the problem of dirty beach bathrooms

• Jun 11, 2026 7:50 AM

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Tribute to a dignified man of compassion

Bermuda’s Jamaican community pays respect to the late Sir John Swan

Bermuda’s Jamaican community pays respect to the late Sir John Swan

• Jun 11, 2026 7:49 AM

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Benefits of Caricom are unclear

There are more questions than answers about full membership, says a letter writer

There are more questions than answers about full membership, says a letter writer

• Jun 10, 2026 6:54 AM

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Sir John Swan did not fall victim to hubris

A resident of Trinidad recalls meeting the late Sir John Swan when he was Premier of Bermuda

A resident of Trinidad recalls meeting the late Sir John Swan when he was Premier of Bermuda

• Jun 10, 2026 6:53 AM

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Looking forward to the World Cup

Honking horns and national anthems are all part of the global celebration of the beautiful game

Honking horns and national anthems are all part of the global celebration of the beautiful game

• Jun 10, 2026 6:52 AM

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Measuring David Burt’s legacy

Regular correspondent Beverley Connell assesses the Premier’s performance as the end of his tenure looms

Regular correspondent Beverley Connell assesses the Premier’s performance as the end of his tenure looms

• Jun 09, 2026 8:00 AM

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Sir John critical to survival of Masterworks

The organisation’s founder recalls how the late premier supported the fledgeling arts foundation and gallery

The organisation’s founder recalls how the late premier supported the fledgeling arts foundation and gallery

• Jun 09, 2026 7:59 AM

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Former premier supported service to the aged

The Reverend Fred Hassell remembers Sir John Swan’s role in advancing his memoirs

The Reverend Fred Hassell remembers Sir John Swan’s role in advancing his memoirs

• Jun 09, 2026 7:58 AM

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Sign petition on Caricom referendum

Daniel Marshall says the purpose is not to attack the Caribbean Community, region or any political party

Daniel Marshall says the purpose is not to attack the Caribbean Community, region or any political party

• Jun 09, 2026 7:57 AM

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Protect fisheries stocks now

Preserving Bermuda’s fisheries reserves should be a priority for the community

Preserving Bermuda’s fisheries reserves should be a priority for the community

• Jun 08, 2026 7:58 AM

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Decide Caricom membership by referendum

Full membership is a difficult and expensive issue that should not be forced on the public

Full membership is a difficult and expensive issue that should not be forced on the public

• Jun 08, 2026 7:57 AM

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Let’s pave our roads regularly

Keith Godfey questions why $50,000 goes annually to the Cup Match clubs

Keith Godfey questions why $50,000 goes annually to the Cup Match clubs

• Jun 08, 2026 7:56 AM

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Sir John’s greatest impact was as a human being

A letter writer reflects on Sir John Swan’s legacy

A letter writer reflects on Sir John Swan’s legacy

• Jun 06, 2026 7:27 AM

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BOPP is about protecting an economic asset

A charter boat operator says Bermuda’s fish population has collapsed since the 1980s

A charter boat operator says Bermuda’s fish population has collapsed since the 1980s

• Jun 06, 2026 7:25 AM

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Bermuda hasn’t lost its enduring charm

Dear Sir, Bermuda hasn’t lost its charm. Peter and Kay expressed this view in their thank-you letter from Derbyshire, UK. They echoed modern feelings about the ...

Dear Sir, Bermuda hasn’t lost its charm. Peter and Kay expre...

• Jun 06, 2026 7:25 AM

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CIT offers a rare opportunity for Bermuda

Letter writer Beverley Connell returns to the pages of The Royal Gazette with an in-depth look at the corporate income tax

Letter writer Beverley Connell returns to the pages of The Royal Gazette with an in-depth look at the corporate income tax

• Jun 05, 2026 8:28 AM

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Donations to LCCA help reduce burden on families

The charity explains how it can facilitate donations for people facing medical and financial hardship

The charity explains how it can facilitate donations for people facing medical and financial hardship

• Jun 01, 2026 7:58 AM

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We need to put Bermuda first

A referendum is the only fair way to decide on full membership of Caricom

A referendum is the only fair way to decide on full membership of Caricom

• Jun 01, 2026 7:57 AM

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Is it time to join the Azores?

A letter writer extends the scope of countries Bermuda could join

A letter writer extends the scope of countries Bermuda could join

• Jun 01, 2026 7:56 AM

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Bipartisan solution needed to stop road deaths

A governor on all vehicles would stop speeding and dramatically reduce road deaths, says a former police officer

A governor on all vehicles would stop speeding and dramatically reduce road deaths, says a former police officer

• May 30, 2026 7:24 AM

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Let’s have a referendum on Caricom

Bermudians deserve a vote on full membership, says letter writer Mike Marsh

Bermudians deserve a vote on full membership, says letter writer Mike Marsh

• May 27, 2026 4:28 AM

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Government needs to stop playing blame game

Responsibility is being abrogated for road safety when individuals are faulted for bad driving, says letter writer

Responsibility is being abrogated for road safety when individuals are faulted for bad driving, says letter writer

• May 26, 2026 7:57 AM

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Caricom membership would lead to influx of workers

While the Government has said there will be no free movement of labour under full Caricom membership, its own Green Paper says otherwise

While the Government has said there will be no free movement of labour under full Caricom membership, its own Green Paper says otherwise

• May 23, 2026 7:48 AM