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As an individual who has spent a lifetime fighting for economic inclusion, I found there to be some key aspects in the Opposition leader’s Reply to the Throne Speech that sounded encouraging. Although no specifics were given, the figure of 5 per cent...

With lots of talk about the role of the electoral college in the United States and delegates in Bermuda versus direct elections, it may be useful to understand their origins. In 1796 during its beginnings, the US had a practical problem on how to cho...

The Trump victory is a continued manifestation of a worldwide trend, similarly dramatised with the shocking Brexit vote. Donald Trump, as an outsider, understood that phenomenon, but so did Bernie Sanders, whose message was effectively out there befo...

Congratulations to David Burt for becoming the ninth leader of the Progressive Labour Party. The timing of his ascension is pivotal heading into a General Election in a little more than a year’s time. The country has numerous challenges such as the ...

I decided to pretend that Bermuda was like America and was heading towards its own presidential election. I have launched a campaign based on a plan with the slogan “Make Bermuda Stronger Together”. The cornerstone of my candidacy is an effort to sig...

While Marc Bean in political years has had a relatively short life, in cricket terms it was an aggressive innings. He has done the right thing for himself and the party. In spite of his desire to clean the deck, the deck did not belong to him and per...

Eva Hodgson has strenuously tried to show the damage of division in the black community caused by party politics. Over the years I have concluded a few important points about the formative years of party politics. One is that the political efforts of...

After reading the October 27 editorial titled “What’s missing? Rear window, bravery, honour, leadership”, we can understand the Editor’s shock at the news that the football team’s attackers were from the ages of 13 to 16. But that’s about the typical...

With November almost here, another parliamentary year begins and the fourth Throne Speech by the One Bermuda Alliance is upon us. The high point, of course, will be the United States presidential race, which may result in the first female being elect...

In two years Bermuda will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of responsible government. Can we ask now what is the aim or vision of our country? Seemingly, aside from gaining or maintaining power, there is little else that our leaders aspire towards...