25 results returned for search: "" category "Other" author Sir John Swan
If we in Bermuda have a date with destiny, then it does not look too promising now. But it does not have to be that way! There are many external forces that we can do nothing about; however, many of our most festering wounds such as economic and immi...
DATE: Feb 05, 2020
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Large and small countries the world over are experiencing the disruption of many norms — how we treat one another, how we communicate, our own expectations and the delivery of goods and services. There is no society on Earth that is not being affecte...
DATE: Oct 17, 2018
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The report of the Blue Ribbon Panel was made available to me by a member of the media, which I read with care and I offer my initial response to it by commending the commission for its diligence, and thorough assessment and articulation of the inform...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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The issue of same-sex marriage must be addressed with due consideration for every human being, but we are not the only country who has faced this issue.
There are several countries around the world that recognise same-sex marriage: Argentina, Canada,...
DATE: Aug 12, 2016
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I am humbled and grateful to all those who through my life’s journey have helped me to elevate my contributions to Bermuda and, therefore, offer my thanks.
Traditionally, when we think of a hero, we usually think about someone who has exhibited extre...
DATE: Jun 27, 2016
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Sir John Swan
We as a country are being given the opportunity to determine, by way of a referendum, if we support:
1, Same-sex civil unions
2, Same-sex marriage
Thirty years ago in Parliament, I did not support the Gay Rights Bill. It was a decision made with my h...
DATE: Jun 15, 2016
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I have paid particular attention to the debate that is taking place throughout Bermuda with respect to our airport facilities. Most of us transit the airport and cannot deny it is an embarrassment to the rest of Bermuda.Our airport is our most vital ...
DATE: May 02, 2016
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Sir John Swan
In this technological phase of the world, there is rapid change and its consequences will not always be anticipated. This rapid change on most occasions introduces a new phase that if not taken into consideration, its effects can and will undermine o...
DATE: Apr 18, 2016
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Solvency II and solidarity is how I can best describe the initiatives and the continuity and administrative process that has brought Bermuda one step forward in enhancing the security and depth of the insurance and reinsurance business.
The preparati...
DATE: Dec 18, 2015
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There is a universal code of good leadership that has a mix of resolve, empathy, discretion, education and inspiration that generates confidence, trust and admiration. Good leadership is not status, prestige, privilege or money. It’s responsibility a...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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