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“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have” — James Baldwin Over the past week or so, we have seen Bermuda divided yet once again, based around the Pride parade last Saturday and the ...

When we wake up in the morning and turn on our lights, we can thank union members. When we drive to work on paved public highways, we can thank union members. When we go to the hospital and receive care from medical professionals, we can thank union ...

Welcome to the Virgin Islands, welcome home,” said immigration officer Brodie, as I arrived at the Terrance Lettsome Airport, on Beef Island in the British Virgin Islands. As with Bermuda, in most “small island” communities, everyone knows each other...

Imagine if you will, a young man leaves home at age 20 and, apart from the occasional visit here and there, he never returns home to live. Second, imagine if you will, apart from an occasional visit, his children never return to the home of their fat...

It is often interesting, sadly interesting, to see persons attempt to twist the reality of any given situation to justify a gross wrong. Once again, during our emancipation celebrations, the topics of the enslaved writer Mary Prince and Sir George So...

Last week, I received, this somewhat ominous WhatsApp message. “Dear MP Famous, your aunt Helen Mateen has asked me to invite you to speak at her pre-Cup Match party this Thursday (July 18) evening at her home in Dr Cann Memorial Seniors residences. ...

“Feel the needs of others more than your own” — Emperor Haile Selassie On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, I lay awake in my bed attempting to contemplate the fullness of the day before. A day that started with heavy rain, followed by a rising sun, which t...

Chris, there is a fire at the house!” Words no man or woman wants to hear from their spouse or significant other. On July 2, there was a minor fire at my wife’s salon. No fire is minor, but this was minor compared with what might have happened. A se...

Last Friday, the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, made a monumental statement in Parliament. “Mr Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise and give notice of the renewal of the relationship between the Bermudian people and The University...

A few months ago there was a gathering of Bermudians at an event recognising long-service employees — persons who had served one particular company for a range of between ten and 50 years. Yes, shockingly, there are people who have worked at a singul...