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“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
— Abraham Lincoln
Like many of you, I watched with interest the press conference of January 17, when Ewart Brown, the former premier, outlined his griev...
DATE: Jan 26, 2018
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Vic Ball
I am well aware that the headline is very provocative. I’m also aware that during our political challenges and debates, race is often shoved front and centre. As a black One Bermuda Alliance member, I dare to ask this question because I know that in ...
DATE: Jan 15, 2018
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The story is told of a man who became very irate with his wife when she told him that the car broke down and had to be towed to the garage. He yelled at her that she was ripped off because she paid way too much for the car to be towed one mile to the...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them” — Dalai Lama
The announcement of Bermuda being selected back in December 2014 to host the 2017 America’s Cup has Bermuda now experiencing the p...
DATE: Jan 27, 2017
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I know the Bermuda Tourism Authority is expressing cautious optimism about its excellent 2016 first quarter tourist arrival figures. I understand why they are cautious — it is just the first quarter, after all, and one doesn’t want to get ahead of on...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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After a decade of waiting, at 1am on Saturday, July 18, Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, tabled the St George’s Resort Act 2015 in the House of Assembly.
This was a momentous and historic occasion that will result ...
DATE: Aug 11, 2015
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Members of the Opposition who are trying to convince the public that the Bermuda Tourism Authority has failed dismally in its bid to improve Bermuda’s visitor arrivals are putting the worst possible gloss on the truth. Those who might be disheartened...
DATE: Jul 22, 2015
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Here’s an interesting fact. A child starting school in September 2015 will graduate from university in 2032. Adding a Master’s degree or a PhD will make the date of entry into the work force later by a number of years. That child will likely retire f...
DATE: Apr 07, 2015
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