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Governments and major corporations often hire consultants to give them reports and suggestions as to how to improve their services and/or profit margins. And, they pay out hefty sums for the advice of these consultants.
After paying out those funds, ...
DATE: Jan 20, 2017
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Christopher Famous
“Build it and they will come.”
- Field of Dreams
On December 1, 2014, it was announced that the America’s Cup would be coming to Bermuda and, with much fanfare, Bermudians were inundated with images of thousands of persons flocking to a magical AC ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2017
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Four years after the General Election of 2012, a voting shift is seemingly taking place across the island.
In November 2014, the signs that this shift had begun to take root were evident in the results of the Constituency 33 by-election where the Pro...
DATE: Jan 06, 2017
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Christopher Famous
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”
— Charles Dickens
Contrary to the wishes of many, December 2, 2016 is a day that will never be erased from the psyche of any Bermudian or resident of Bermuda. No matter what perspective one takes...
DATE: Dec 30, 2016
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As the saying goes, you can choose your friends, but not your family.
I am grateful to have Neville Tyrrell as a big cousin/big brother.
For the last 12 months I’ve spent most of my weekends in his presence.
Just like the good old days, he has take...
DATE: Dec 03, 2016
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“God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family”
— AME Church motto
A creed that thousands of Bermudians have grown up listening to, reciting and living for most, if not all, of their lives. As the third largest ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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Christopher Famous
“As the battle raged higher
And though they did hurt me so bad
In the fear and alarm
You did not desert me
My brothers-in-arms”
— Dire Straits
Keith “Worms” Whorms will be remembered by hundreds as a “brother-in-arms”.
He was part of a fraternity li...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Christopher Famous
“Almighty Father, we are gathered here today as one body at this sacred spot where countless numbers of our enslaved ancestors were buried. Father, we are gathered as one body to do your will and listen to the concerns of our brothers and sisters. Pl...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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Christopher Famous
“ ... Am I my brother’s keeper?”
— Genesis 4:9
A question asked from the beginning of time to this very day. A question that could evoke a yes-or-no answer for any given reason, at any given time.
This week, we can apply this question to the plight o...
DATE: Oct 28, 2016
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Christopher Famous
Technology has become an ever-changing, ever-evolving animal. An animal with a hunger for consuming both machinery and manpower.
Thirty years ago, we were all fascinated with the ability to rent movies on video cassette and/or record television shows...
DATE: Oct 21, 2016
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