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Dear Sylvan,
How are you doing mate? I wanted to take a few minutes to get back to you in regards to your op-ed in The Royal Gazette of March 2, 2016, titled “Opposition’s truth deficit is growing”.
In that op-ed you made a few claims, that on the s...
DATE: Apr 22, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“This victory is solely dedicated to the Caribbean people, the fans all over the world.
“We are a praying team and we never stop praying.”
Such were the words of West Indies captain Darren Sammy upon winning the World Twenty20 cricket final against E...
DATE: Apr 15, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t
Ain’t nothin’ changed for, me ‘cept the year it is
I think I have to send you a reminder, here it is”
— Jay Z
There are many in Bermuda and indeed worldwide who attempt to say that there is no disparity between the...
DATE: Apr 08, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“It is completely dishonest for Minister Fahy to say that our Bermudian children and future generations will not be affected by this legislation. The reality is that there are PRC holders who have children. They will be granted status and their child...
DATE: Apr 01, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Dear Mike,
I hope this finds you in reflective spirits, as you certainly have much to contemplate.
One thing for sure, you have proven to be very persistent; focused on a very specific goal. Your One Bermuda Alliance colleague, Leah Scott, stated i...
DATE: Mar 30, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Recall this One Bermuda Alliance 2012 election promise: “We will expand the voter base”? The recent Pathways to Status proposal has been highlighted in many ways, both positive and negative, depending on whom one speaks with. What has not been put fo...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be”
— Whitney Houston
Th...
DATE: Mar 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Bermudians, I present for your viewing a timeline of the One Bermuda Alliance’s immigration moves over the past 18 months.
• October 1, 2014: Michael Fahy proposed a new work permit policy that included the highly controv...
DATE: Mar 16, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Bermudians, what follows is a summary of the track record of the United Bermuda Party/One Bermuda Alliance regarding immigration:
• In the lead-up to the 2007 election, the UBP, headed up by Michael Dunkley, then the Oppo...
DATE: Mar 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Phone ring October 2012
Me: Hello?
Distinguished female voice: Good afternoon, is this you Christopher?
Me: Yes, it is I.
Distiguished female voice: Perfect. We would be needing your assistance with this year’s banquet. You will be able to assist ...
DATE: Mar 05, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous