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“Exodus”
“Movement of Jah people!”
“Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?”
— Bob Marley
After spending a week in London getting to learn the Tube and the variety of culture and social activities, I can see why many Bermudians and others fro...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Greetings to the St Paul AME family and, by extension, the entire AME family of Bermuda.
Like you, I recall kneeling at the altar of St Paul to partake in communion, learning about the blood and body of Christ that we share as brothers and sisters. M...
DATE: Nov 03, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
This article is based on a speech given by Christopher Famous in the House of Assembly
A few weeks ago a member of public pulled me aside and asked “Now that we found love, what are we gonna do with it?”
Essentially, he wanted to know that now that...
DATE: Oct 28, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“And Nathanael said to him: can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him: Come and see.”
— John 1:46
Last week I had the privilege of being invited to speak with some young Bermudian men. Young men who, not unlike any of us, fou...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“Cow never know the use of its tail till it’s gone”
An old Caribbean saying speaking of how people take things for granted until they no longer have them.
The passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria have left nearly four million in the Caribbean without...
DATE: Oct 06, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
A few weeks ago, Hurricane Irma carved its way through the northeastern Caribbean, bringing untold death and devastation to many islands. Idyllic tourist destinations such as Anguilla, Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, St Barts and St Martin were redu...
DATE: Sep 29, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
The best advice or suggestions usually come from those who do not occupy high office. During years of canvassing, the Progressive Labour Party received both complaints and suggestions from persons across the island. While the make-up of Bermuda’s ele...
DATE: Sep 23, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“A sister in need is a sister indeed.”
One never knows the full meaning of this saying until they themselves are the brother or sister in need.
Over the past week, the world has witnessed the evolution of climate change in the form of Hurricane Irm...
DATE: Sep 15, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”
— Nelson Mandela
Just wait until...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
“Altruism or selflessness is the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others”
— Wikipedia.com
For years we have heard a number of comments specific to Bermudians’ joint community efforts. Two of them are “Bermudians only come together...
DATE: Sep 01, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous