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“It feels like déjà vu all over again”
— Yogi Berra
Headlines that reached the local media some time ago:
• Political party ditches leader in secret coup
• Political party ditches Senate team
• Political party says it will get rid of United Bermuda P...
DATE: Sep 28, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Last Saturday, several persons came out to assist with clearing excess vegetation along Vesey Street in Devonshire. Others assisted in helping to provide the needed items to carry out the tasks at hand.
I would like to thank all those who participate...
DATE: Sep 21, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
I would like to thank those who have responded to last week’s column regarding our Parish Pride Project, which commences tomorrow on Vesey Street. It is heart-warming to see people willing to pitch in to assist where and when needed.
Along with offer...
DATE: Sep 14, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
I would again like to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to residents for electing me to represent Constituency 11 in the parishes of Devonshire and Smith’s. Over the past year, we have met with several residents, small businesses and members ...
DATE: Sep 07, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“Look to Africa, for there a King will be crowned.”
— Marcus Mosiah Garvey, prophesising the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.
Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on August 17, 1887 in the rural parish of St Ann, in Jamaica. Was it a coinc...
DATE: Aug 31, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold I to the merchant ships ...”
— Bob Marley
As someone who has studied many facets of history, there is something extremely wrong when grown persons attempt to rewrite historic facts. A prime example is the following...
DATE: Aug 17, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
So, let’s not beat around the bush. Today, I humbly offer congratulations to Somerset Cricket Club and all of their supporters.
Whether viewing it on television, streaming it online, listening on radio or watching it front and centre, it was obvious ...
DATE: Aug 10, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” — Harriet Tubman
Bermuda is getting ready to celebrate the 116th annual Cup Match classic and Emancipation Day.
We will dress in red and blue.
We wil...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
One hundred runs! Something that every cricketer dreams of getting. More so, they dream of getting those elusive 100 runs during Cup Match.
A feat very few have achieved. One hundred years of age! Ten decades on Earth, something many dream about, yet...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
As we sit back and reflect on the past 12 months of Bermuda’s history, we are struck by a variety of thoughts, feelings and visions.
First, let us say thank you to all who participated in the democratic process of registering to vote and subsequently...
DATE: Jul 20, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous