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Trump struggles to end a war he never should have started

Donald Trump risks ending the Iranian war in conditions that are the same as those President Barak Obama presided over a decade ago, says Max Boot

Donald Trump risks ending the Iranian war in conditions that are the same as those President Barak Obama presided over a decade ago, says Max Boot

• Jun 13, 2026 7:49 AM

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Sir John Swan is an inspiration to us all

Robert King, who successfully ran for the House of Assembly against the late premier in two consecutive elections, reflects on his legacy

Robert King, who successfully ran for the House of Assembly against the late premier in two consecutive elections, reflects on his legacy

• Jun 12, 2026 5:59 AM

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Family of Sir John Swan: ‘We have been deeply touched’

The family of Sir John Swan have written a thank-you letter to all those who have offered their condolences on his passing

The family of Sir John Swan have written a thank-you letter to all those who have offered their condolences on his passing

• Jun 12, 2026 5:58 AM

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Lower salaries for non-profit employees are self-defeating

The Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda has developed a toolkit to ensure salaries in the sector are competitive

The Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda has developed a toolkit to ensure salaries in the sector are competitive

• Jun 12, 2026 5:57 AM

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The fork in the road

The home affairs minister argues that there are material benefits to becoming a full member of Caricom

The home affairs minister argues that there are material benefits to becoming a full member of Caricom

• Jun 11, 2026 7:52 AM

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Experiential learning at BZS brings science to life

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight Series, Philippe Bacon explains how Bermuda Zoological Society has brought thousands of students closer to nature

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight Series, Philippe Bacon explains how Bermuda Zoological Society has brought thousands of students closer to nature

• Jun 11, 2026 7:51 AM

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St David’s needs more than additional housing

The community plan envisioned a sustainable community with many amenities. So far only additional housing is being built

The community plan envisioned a sustainable community with many amenities. So far only additional housing is being built

• Jun 10, 2026 6:55 AM

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Farewell from Sir John Swan

Though I am no longer among you in body, my heart has never known a home beyond these shores, and it never will

Though I am no longer among you in body, my heart has never known a home beyond these shores, and it never will

• Jun 08, 2026 8:00 AM

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Education system needs restoration

Bermuda needs a broader vision of what education is for, says educator Shawnette Somner

Bermuda needs a broader vision of what education is for, says educator Shawnette Somner

• Jun 08, 2026 7:59 AM

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The future may not care about our titles

A trades fair symposium aims at reinvigorating Bermuda’s commitment to the trades, writes Eugene Dean

A trades fair symposium aims at reinvigorating Bermuda’s commitment to the trades, writes Eugene Dean

• Jun 05, 2026 8:32 AM

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Growing older should not mean suffering in silence

Emotional suffering should never be accepted as an inevitable part of ageing, says Elizabeth Hathaway

Emotional suffering should never be accepted as an inevitable part of ageing, says Elizabeth Hathaway

• Jun 05, 2026 8:30 AM

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Behind the Walls: Onus on Wilkerson to implement prison reforms

Attorney-General commissioned the review, and it is her responsibility to fix the system, says Westgate inmate

Attorney-General commissioned the review, and it is her responsibility to fix the system, says Westgate inmate

• Jun 04, 2026 7:00 AM

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Cancer care built through connection and compassion

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight Series, Chris Fosker describes how Bermuda Cancer and Health is changing cancer care

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight Series, Chris Fosker describes how Bermuda Cancer and Health is changing cancer care

• Jun 04, 2026 6:59 AM

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Housing requires action – not political theatre

Creating new immigration pathways does not build a single home, renovate a vacant property or lower rents, says Lauren Hayward Bell

Creating new immigration pathways does not build a single home, renovate a vacant property or lower rents, says Lauren Hayward Bell

• Jun 03, 2026 5:00 AM

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Making the case for a slower summer

Summer should not be a way to keep students “on track”, but a time to learn in different ways, writes Lindsey Sirju

Summer should not be a way to keep students “on track”, but a time to learn in different ways, writes Lindsey Sirju

• Jun 03, 2026 4:59 AM

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Education reform cannot be allowed to keep drifting

This is looking less like strategic adjustment and more like institutional drift, says the Bermuda Union of Teachers

This is looking less like strategic adjustment and more like institutional drift, says the Bermuda Union of Teachers

• Jun 02, 2026 8:00 AM

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When the Pope says AI isn’t infallible

The Roman Catholic Church isn’t known for its adaptability but when it attempts to reform, its timing is spectacular

The Roman Catholic Church isn’t known for its adaptability but when it attempts to reform, its timing is spectacular

• Jun 01, 2026 8:00 AM

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Dwindling savings are the US economy’s Achilles’ heel

Americans are continuing to spend, but they are drawing down their savings as prices rise

Americans are continuing to spend, but they are drawing down their savings as prices rise

• Jun 01, 2026 7:59 AM

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Ebola science is moving fast. It might not be enough

Health experts have moved with admirable speed to deal with a new Ebola outbreak. But that may not be enough

Health experts have moved with admirable speed to deal with a new Ebola outbreak. But that may not be enough

• May 30, 2026 7:25 AM

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Memo to Disney: there is such a thing as too much Star Wars

Memorial Day marks the official start to summer blockbuster season, and while a $100 million opening weekend would be a success for just about any franchise, St...

Memorial Day marks the official start to summer blockbuster ...

• May 30, 2026 7:22 AM

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The OBA’s new-found compassion

Neville Tyrrell questions the sincerity of the One Bermuda Alliance’s focus on lowering health insurance costs

Neville Tyrrell questions the sincerity of the One Bermuda Alliance’s focus on lowering health insurance costs

• May 29, 2026 7:57 AM

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Netanyahu’s effort to remake the Middle East is backfiring

Binyamin Netanyahu’s decision to make war on Israel’s neighbours is damaging his country’s standing, says Max Boot

Binyamin Netanyahu’s decision to make war on Israel’s neighbours is damaging his country’s standing, says Max Boot

• May 29, 2026 7:56 AM

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Bermuda’s transport policies causing confusion

Legislation does not reflect the realities of the public sector, says Joe Marable

Legislation does not reflect the realities of the public sector, says Joe Marable

• May 28, 2026 6:25 AM

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Maga Republicans are significant but not impressive

President Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is slipping. Sort of. Because even though the president’s support among GOP voters has diminished, his dem...

President Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is sli...

• May 28, 2026 6:24 AM

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Blanche is Trump’s latest enabler-in-chief

Acting Attorney-General is next in a long line of would-be Roy Cohns for Donald Trump

Acting Attorney-General is next in a long line of would-be Roy Cohns for Donald Trump

• May 28, 2026 6:23 AM

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What’s right and wrong with housing strategy

Crisis can be solved, but it will require an approach that takes into account needs and population growth, says Michael Fahy

Crisis can be solved, but it will require an approach that takes into account needs and population growth, says Michael Fahy

• May 27, 2026 4:30 AM

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Dedicated to helping people feel better

In the fourth and final part of her Heritage Month series on Bermuda’s pioneering nurses, Cecille Snaith-Simmons recalls the career of Dorothy Snape

In the fourth and final part of her Heritage Month series on Bermuda’s pioneering nurses, Cecille Snaith-Simmons recalls the career of Dorothy Snape

• May 27, 2026 4:29 AM

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Plans without execution not worth the paper they are written on

Michael Fahy questions whether the Government can meets its housing targets in the first in a two-part series

Michael Fahy questions whether the Government can meets its housing targets in the first in a two-part series

• May 26, 2026 8:00 AM

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There’s a duty of care for everyone except teachers

Discipline in public schools is being undermined at the same time that support for teachers is being reducted, says BUT

Discipline in public schools is being undermined at the same time that support for teachers is being reducted, says BUT

• May 26, 2026 7:59 AM