Shorto spoils his case

May 15, 2002

Dear Sir,

Gaving Shorto's opinion column posed the question ‘who wrote Shakespeare's plays?' Possible contenders included Francis Bacon and Christopher Marlowe, the latter being his choice.

However, my own researches indicate that Bacon was, in fact, the true author but his sovereign shied at the prospect of there ever being a ‘Royal Bacon Company' and insisted on the substitution.

Shorto spoils his case for Marlowe with his rather far fetched assertion that he was a mighty-ranked secret agent of Queen Elizabeth the Second. If, indeed, he has been spying away under cover all of these years it is much more likely that Marlowe is the real Ian Fleming and even, perhaps, James Bond.

This is an important subject which deserves much more of our attention.

Premier losing battle

May 20, 2002

Dear Sir,

Once again, I feel compelled to write in regards to the headlines of Saturday May 20, 2002.

It would appear that the Premier and Colonel Burch are losing the battle to stay perched on the top. With a vote of 9-9, surely Madam Premier can see the writing on the wall and will gracefully step down.

Her running mates' comments in the news are utter rubbish. He states that if he were in attendance, he would have voted in her favour.

Sir, withstanding utter ignorance on his behalf is one thing, but to insult the intelligence of the voters is another.

Please Mr. Robinson, you should have been there whether there was a vote on leadership or otherwise. Please remember you are elected to represent the people on all accounts and not just when the moment suits you.

For the record if all the MPs were in attendance, the result would have been in favour of the removal of the Premier and the down fall of the PLP “Sir” (get a grip) Colonel Burch.

Let's gamble on a casino

May 25, 2002

Dear Sir,

Watching the Grand Prix of Monaco this weekend, as the cars drove past alI those lovely yachts, I couldn't help but think that Bermuda could be looking like that now if our past Govenment had had the viscion and guts to invite big money to come to Bermuda and turn the Dockyard (with its easily-monitored access) into a Monte Carlo.

Like the Bahamas, the gambling would be limited to people who can prove they are foreigners, with locals being prevented from gambling their house-keeping money away. This should have satisfied the churches who,after all, regularly have raffles and bingo nights.And we wouldn't be watching the downward spiral of tourism while a Damoclean blade is poised over the Offshore companies.

Suggestion for employers

May 10, 2002

Dear Sir,

I have a suggestion on the job situation. There are a lot of young people who do not read the paper or even can read or can afford to buy one everyday. Why don't the Government have a “pin up” board in the three Post Offices, Hamilton, Somerset and St. Georges? Have the employer put on a little card just what he wants (no, make it harder “wants” to discourage Bermudians).

Give them a chance, they do this in lots of countries, even in the shop windows ‘help wanted' apply within. Do not expect them to run the whole business that's where the employer comes in to show and help and be patient.

Not all Bermudians are lazy or steal, there's a lot of people out there and there's a lot of hard working Bermudians too. They work two and three jobs to survive in Bermuda's rent etc.

If not, here's my message to employers: Just work harder yourself or just close down completely.

Grateful to hospital staff

May 18, 2002

Dear Sir,

During a Parents day at Bermuda High School for Girls on March 17 my husband became ill in the auditorium. I would like to thank all those who helped in calling the ambulance and assisting him in his needs, also the doctors and nurses in the emergency in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, we have a very wonderful caring staff at the Hospital.

Bring on the election

April 28, 2002

Dear Sir,

As the Island become more and more developed, all parts of Bermuda face social issues like a shortage of housing, too much traffic on the roads and not enough Police to keep people from misbehaving. St. David's is no exception to the rule.

What is unusual is the lack of awareness about St. David's problems. We seem to be out of sight and out of mind. And for that, we have to blame our Members of Parliament.

St. David's Islanders were given false hope by their MPs, who promised them they would be given preference for the new housing being built at Southside.

There are many St. David's families who are in dire need of better housing. In some instances, two families have to live crowded together under one roof. These are not bad people, they are caring, family-oriented people who have fallen victim to the shortage of reasonably-priced housing.

Unfortunately, as these problems have developed and become worse, the time their Members of Parliament have been spending on their representation has deteriorated to a state of virtual non-existence. Admittedly, one of them has been sick, and has not been able to put time into the job. But far from picking up any of the slack, the other one has slacked off even more, presumably because of the heavy demands of being a Government contractor. Am I painting a picture?

Mr. Editor, for many St. David's Islanders the next election cannot come soon enough. Then, we are going to be able to pronounce a verdict and a sentence on the betrayal and inaction of our so-called representatives.