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On March 9, a joint statement was released with the support of 20 local residents, regarding the importance of fostering peace, both globally and locally. While the full text of the statement has not been published, let me highlight our aim: to para...

Not one to practise tooting my own horn, I had mixed feelings when inducted an honorary fellow by the Bermuda College. My wife, Deonn, reminded me that Jesus once said, “Don’t hide your light under a bushel”. I recalled how in 1999, it was only when ...

The recent death of Sidney Poitier has been described by commentators as the end of a golden era in film, as he was considered among a list of that period’s stellar actors. The global cultural impact of this native of the Bahamas is quite extraordina...

The World Economic Forum, a gathering that includes some of the world’s richest people and normally takes place in Davos, Switzerland, wrapped up last month, after a period of pandemic-induced virtual discussions. The glitzy affair served as an ironi...

It is ironic that the observance of MLK Day, 2022, is being characterised as a time for grave reflection. This, because over the past year, some 19 US state legislatures (Republican strongholds) have passed legislation that is geared to curtail the r...

Like the vast majority of Bermudians, I was disappointed in hearing that Carika Weldon had recently submitted her resignation, especially having experienced the pleasure of some limited collaboration with this unique young woman prior to the pandemic...

The tradition of making resolutions for a new year dates back four millennia. This is evidence that reflecting on the circumstances and outcomes of past events and considering alternative options for moving forward is an ancient wisdom-practice. It’s...

I’m trying — above — to be innovative in reflecting on the significance of the service honouring the life of Desmond Tutu, being scheduled for New Year’s Day. This is a bow to the fun-loving spirit of this global icon. His joie de vivre was sustained...

All of US — by now — have witnessed at least some of the media coverage of the tragic impact of a series of tornadoes that hit eight — from Kentucky to Arkansas — US states. Reports suggest there have been at least 100 deaths across a scene that mirr...

Our friends in the United States have been experiencing some rather surreal circumstances that demonstrate a crisis that arguably expose some fundamental fractures in their society. Veteran academic and commentator, Noam Chomsky — Professor Emeritus...