70 results returned for search: "education AND " author Al Seymour
Once again Bermuda seems to be drifting into a troubling period where even those without strong political attachments are very concerned as to whether the government of the day is really in touch with critical issues that most Bermudians want address...
DATE: Nov 24, 2018
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Al Seymour
Whether it is here in Bermuda or elsewhere, no government that operates on the basis of democratic principles is immune from being held accountable for actions that raise questions about transparency. This is particularly significant when communicati...
DATE: Nov 17, 2018
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Al Seymour
Any democratic government operating on basic principles of transparency, decency and truth will need to walk that tightrope of balance, fully aware that it takes only a slip in the wrong direction to cause weakening of credibility, which is never eas...
DATE: Sep 15, 2018
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Al Seymour
A great deal has changed in recent decades, in educating our young people to meet various challenges along the path of life. Most would agree that there have been major strides in technology and teaching techniques, designed to better equip students ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2018
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Al Seymour
With the festive season very much upon us and much of the world in a tizzy over mounting issues that affect life on this earth, with divisiveness, hatred and violence exacting a heavy toll, this seems an appropriate time to pause and to reflect on wh...
DATE: Dec 16, 2017
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Al Seymour
The subject of discipline, especially in our schools, has been bouncing around for decades. While parents have a right to express concerns about the problem and the negative effects on children who fall victim to unacceptable bullying tactics, it is ...
DATE: Sep 20, 2017
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Al Seymour
Few drivers or riders on our narrow winding roads have not had the experience of having to take evasive action to avoid another motorist who appeared oblivious to the safety of themselves and others by displaying conduct that is contrary to basic rul...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017
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Al Seymour
The new Progressive Labour Party government will have its plate full with a wide range of complex issues. Among them will be the deeply disturbing trend of gun violence, believed to be gang-related, which seems unstoppable despite numerous efforts by...
DATE: Jul 24, 2017
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Al Seymour
General elections are supposed to be the healthy way for people to choose who they feel most suited to be in a leadership role in dealing with the people’s business. The process can be quite challenging when two groups vying for that honour embark up...
DATE: Jul 17, 2017
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Al Seymour
These days we hear so much about the need for more jobs and greater opportunity for economic growth as key elements if Bermuda is to make further progress as a society in a world of rapidly changing perceptions. But if we pause and take a closer look...
DATE: Jul 01, 2017
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Al Seymour