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The recent resignation of the finance minister is extremely concerning, as he brought confidence and credibility to his ministry and the Cabinet. As much of a blow this resignation is, it has only continued a worrying trend from David Burt’s Cabinet....
DATE: Feb 18, 2022
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Dwayne Robinson
Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
The task of navigating a global pandemic is very stressful and often overwhelming. No rational person could consider it an easy feat.
Without a doubt, our leaders need vacations, including David Burt, the Premi...
DATE: Jan 12, 2022
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Dwayne Robinson
Childhood obesity is on the rise and there does not seem to be any decline in obesity in general. Recently, The Royal Gazette reported on childhood obesity in Bermuda and as a new father, these words from the Bermuda Diabetes Association resonated wi...
DATE: Oct 20, 2021
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Dwayne Robinson
Time and time again this government has been called out for selective enforcement of Covid regulations, and selective event exemptions. The Premier and his government have had a slew of public relations missteps, including last year’s restaurant deba...
DATE: Jun 11, 2021
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Dwayne Robinson
The worldwide pandemic has put additional strain on our already struggling economy. We are witnessing the beginning of the tough times to come, and now we must question whether our hospital is being properly supported, as it is crucial during this gl...
DATE: Nov 20, 2020
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Dwayne Robinson
We are heading into the budget period and I am certain we will hear about a lot of new initiatives from the Government, but I would like to take this opportunity to state what I hope to see.
The Progressive Labour Party can dismiss the Opposition’s ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2020
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Dwayne Robinson
The cost of living remains a constant issue for Bermudians and the increase in fees and taxes imposed by the Progressive Labour Party have not made matters any easier.
Now we are seeing a proposed budget increase by an independent authority whose fe...
DATE: Oct 18, 2019
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Dwayne Robinson
The Premier, David Burt, recently told the House that empirical evidence for the reasons people emigrate from Bermuda did not exist.
Despite that, he blamed the exodus on gangs and education — and I am sure both issues have had an effect. Sadly, ther...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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Dwayne Robinson
“Reckless abandon” was the accurate description my colleague, Marcus Jones, used regarding the way the Progressive Labour Party passed the recent Health Insurance Amendment Act.
However, I would go a step farther and use this description for the PLP...
DATE: May 31, 2019
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Dwayne Robinson