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Does the sacking of Trevor Moniz, Michael Dunkley and Jeanne Atherden mean the end of their politics or another round in the battle for change? None of them is too old in a political sense and they each have a long list of experiences that cannot be ...
DATE: Oct 17, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
The big news is that the United States, Canada and Mexico have a new trade deal called USMCA. The small news is that it is actually the same deal with some tiny but poignant adjustments that favour the Americans.
The subtle truth is there was more to...
DATE: Oct 13, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
There are times and indicators that cause me to have great concern for Bermuda and its future. I don’t want to paint the illusion that the rest of the world has got it and is doing great because everywhere there are political squabbles over the issue...
DATE: Oct 09, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
The Brett Kavanaugh nomination and the subsequent accusations of sexual misconduct is a traumatising experience for American politics but it throws the whole issue of ethics into another realm.
I listened to the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, a...
DATE: Oct 02, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
I am always impressed by the opinions of pundits, especially from longstanding opinionists such as Phil Perinchief. Perhaps it’s my naivetey, although I am sure he is right; it’s just that I cannot be as resolute as he.
It’s fairly elementary, as P...
DATE: Sep 29, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
“Don’t shoot the messenger”, a comment often heard in our political circles and debates. I can recall many years ago while still in my teens and perhaps what may be considered formative years.
It was a time when I questioned the world and all the as...
DATE: Sep 25, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
While having coffee, a gentleman slightly older than I asked a question with gravity in his voice. He asked: “Khalid, what has happened to us?” He then said: “Somebody needs to tell the story because, otherwise, these children and this generation wou...
DATE: Sep 20, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
As a columnist I don’t wish to be partisan by failing to speak about any matter of public concern. The recent remarks that the Minister of National Security confirms to have been said by him are graphic and concerning.
No, it’s not the first time a ...
DATE: Sep 11, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
What legacy would you like to see our youth leave behind? Better said, what legacy should they want to leave behind for themselves?
I can almost hear the rumbling thoughts in the many adults’ minds who feel the youth today seemingly don’t have a pur...
DATE: Aug 29, 2018
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Khalid Wasi
Under our parliamentary style of democracy, the leader of the country who is called Premier must first gain a seat in Parliament. They then must be selected by the majority of the House of Assembly and be able to demonstrate that they command the maj...
DATE: Aug 24, 2018
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Khalid Wasi