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On Saturday afternoon, a lady walked up to another lady and gave her a firm hug. She then went on to say that she was so happy that she had brought her two sons to learn about their African history and culture.
With tears in her eyes, she went on to ...
DATE: Oct 02, 2015
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Christopher Famous
Recently the Bermuda Government announced that it was signing a deal to have a new airport terminal built. On the surface this sounds great.
But when we dig under the surface, the numbers are not quite adding up.
We are supposedly going to give up 3...
DATE: Sep 30, 2015
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Christopher Famous
Last Sunday there was an extraordinary gathering that happens maybe once per generation.
The Royal Bermuda Regiment held a homecoming service in which all servicemen and ex-service men of the Bermuda Militia, Bermuda Rifles and Bermuda Regiment were ...
DATE: Sep 26, 2015
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Christopher Famous
In March of the year of the Lord 2000, a lady moved next door to my house. One day I saw her leaving home wearing a very brightly coloured red jacket and, as she walked by me, said “good morning”.
Later that evening I spotted her in a blue jacket. I...
DATE: Sep 23, 2015
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Christopher Famous
Many Bermudians and visitors alike knew of Derrick Phipps only as the guy who hung out on Front Street, opening doors for taxis or chatting with anyone whom he decided needed some life advice. Like many whom the world may deem as “less than”, many wa...
DATE: Sep 18, 2015
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Christopher Famous
At a time when many would be broken, he was getting stronger. At a time when many would be cursing, he was rejoicing. At a time when many would be sad, he was standing in the presence of his maker.
A husband was giving God the glory for accepting his...
DATE: Sep 17, 2015
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Christopher Famous
“Pass de dutchie pon de left hand side.” — Musical Youth
Many Bermudians spend thousands of dollars per year buying lunch and or dinner. One way to save funds is to do your own cooking, which you can eat for dinner and carry for lunch.
Today I will s...
DATE: Sep 11, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
This column is rated U for Upcoming.
At the start of any good movie, or even the bad ones, viewers are hit with three or four previews of upcoming movies as a way to entice them to return to the theatre.
Here are a few upcoming columns that are in d...
DATE: Sep 09, 2015
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Christopher Famous
Dear Brother Jason “Church” Hayward,
Your stance in January 2015 for the workers of Bermuda has become one of labour movement legends. Along with other union leaders, you energised thousands to take a unified stand at the Cabinet grounds for three da...
DATE: Sep 04, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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Christopher Famous
In March, Deloitte was contracted by the Bermuda Government and the British Government to conduct an independent assessment of the procurement method used for the LF Wade International Airport Development Project.
Deloitte was tasked with making it...
DATE: Aug 28, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous