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As I walk the streets of this country, I am stopped by people from different walks of life, but their message is all the same … People are suffering emotionally, physically, mentally and financially.
I want you to know that I am not just hearing you...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
All Bermudians, just like citizens in many other countries around the world, are entitled to certain fundamental rights. As per our Bermuda Constitution those rights are:
Protection of right to life
Protection from inhumane treatment
Protection from...
DATE: Mar 07, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Bermuda is facing unprecedented challenges as it grapples with the recession and an upsurge in violent crime.
In light of these new economic and social realities, how do we build a more civil and inclusive community?
It is relatively easy to keep a...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Our moral and ethical values go to the very core of who we are. The quality of our decisions and actions are shaped by clear and indisputable values such as trust, integrity, respect, civility, humility and compassion. We all have a common stake not ...
DATE: Jan 30, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Bermuda’s laid-back attitude has become more of a hindrance than an asset in certain areas. A prime example of this is the inability to act on ideas and policies within a reasonable time period that will better position Bermuda to cope with issues th...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
“Tourism contributing less to Bermuda's economy”
“Don't expect food prices to fall any time soon”
“Government to allow access to pension funds for tenants in rental arrears”
“Immigration policy threatens recovery”
“Lost dividends cut off income strea...
DATE: Oct 21, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Walter Brangman was a man who adjusted to changing times and still held onto unchanging principles like trust, hard work, respect, humility and deep faith in God.
Walter embraced change with civility and a completely open mind and he was not encumber...
DATE: Sep 02, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. It will make or break personal relationships, companies, churches, homes, political parties and even governments. The remarkable thing is we have a choice regarding the attitude we...
DATE: Aug 31, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
An apology by the white community to the black community would certainly be welcomed by some in Bermuda, but I highly doubt that it will have much of an impact on race relations.
Often, when it comes to race, we focus on ineffectual means of solving ...
DATE: Mar 25, 2009
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Sir John Swan
The 911 terrorist attacks were a defining moment that changed the world forever. The consequences of this significant moment have produced a paradigm shift in the economic and political landscape of the world.
This event has and will alter our time-h...
DATE: Jan 02, 2002
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