70 results returned for search: "education AND " author Al Seymour
While there will never be a shortage of opinion differences, Bermuda appears to be on course for a better Bermuda that should affect the lives of every citizen. That is, as long we are able to stay focused on using our best resources collectively on ...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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Al Seymour
Alcoholism, illegal drugs and child abuse are global problems that are taking a heavy toll on the social and moral infrastructure in a number of societies. These in turn create a massive problem for police and community authorities, who struggle to t...
DATE: Apr 05, 2017
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Al Seymour
There are few people who would not admit that the building of a new airport for Bermuda is long overdue, and without action now our main gate of entrance could be destroyed overnight by a ferocious hurricane, leaving the Government and the people in ...
DATE: Mar 22, 2017
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Al Seymour
There is a great lesson for all in what it takes to perform a great symphony with so many musicians and a wide range of different instruments. They have specific parts to play and ultimately produce a special sound of beauty in rich harmony.
It is al...
DATE: Feb 06, 2017
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Al Seymour
We are drawing close to the end of a year, with much to cheer about and also a great deal to be concerned about as Bermuda continues to move towards a new era of development that will demand our very best in attitudes and a collective calm-thinking p...
DATE: Dec 21, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour
Most of us are not privy to detailed information regarding decisions by those in authority on a number of important issues, especially when it involves consideration for a Bermudian to fill the post of Commissioner of Education. Having had someone hi...
DATE: Jun 18, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour
The issues of human rights, civil rights and values for positive living have been challenges for centuries. Throughout the ages, millions have perished in conflicts fought for freedom, respect and civil order.
Whenever the subject of freedom arises...
DATE: Jun 13, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour
Almost every day, we hear the phrase “it is a different world and things have changed, including children”. Many people are taking the view that the rushing tide of materialistic focus, along with vanishing values that build character, in an “almost ...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour
No special credentials are required to decide whether our parliamentarians are serving the people with the highest standard of transparency and respect as they conduct the business of the people. There are a number of pressing issues that will truly ...
DATE: May 06, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour
The late Sir John Sharp, a former Premier, would have been more than delighted over a programme aimed at developing leadership qualities being conducted by Francis Patton Elementary School, under the guidance of Garita Coddington, the principal.
The...
DATE: Apr 16, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Al Seymour