50 results returned for search: "" category "Opinion" author Sir John Swan
In order to overcome our decline in economic activity, we need to take some dramatic steps to prevent this continuing decline. This decline has led to the gradual deterioration in the standard of living for all Bermudians and is accompanied by more a...
DATE: Apr 14, 2014
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Other
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Sir John Swan
The Bermuda Government has taken a courageous step by forging ahead through legislation, the prospect of gaming in Bermuda. It is important to note that the allowance of casino gambling is in no way a panacea for our current economic and social ills ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2013
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Letters to the Editor
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Never before in modern history has Bermuda faced economic and social challenges such as it does now. There is probably no Bermudian who has not been affected by this crisis. Many are frightened by all that they see, hear and experience firsthand. How...
DATE: Nov 06, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Good governance produces good citizenship. All elected Governments should have as an overriding principle, the assurance and/or the promise to all of its citizens to provide good governance and a results-based approach to governing which includes:
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DATE: Oct 17, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Bermuda is confronted with major socio-economic problems and we should prevent them from becoming permanent features of Bermuda’s future. These problems are:
1. Shrinking savings, rents, real estate values and availability of jobs.
2. High cost of go...
DATE: Sep 26, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Rumours, Facts & Opinions About The Election, Gaming and Politics:
Rumours:
1) The Parliamentary Election is to be held in late November or early December
2) Gaming/casino is to be included on the election ballot
3) The ballot containing the cand...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
In these times of spiralling national debt and momentous economic and social changes, we are in a “crisis of confidence”. The symptoms of this crisis is all around us:
l Businesses having difficulty meeting obligations
l Job shrinkage in local and in...
DATE: Aug 08, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Bermuda is still very appealing to existing and start-up companies as a place to do business. Bermuda's climate is second to none, our standard of living is still relatively high, crime is low compared to other Caribbean islands and our proximity to ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
What is trust and how do you maintain and build upon the trust you already have? Further, how can you build trust when it doesn’t exist?
These are important questions for today’s rapidly changing world. The word trust goes to the core of who we are ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
My deep concern is that no one has been spared from the ravages of our economic malaise and what is being done to remedy the situation. Each one of us has been affected by or experienced at least one of the following:
* Businesses having difficulty ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
