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Under normal conditions I would not write successive opinions on the same subject, but I feel it necessary at this time. Last Wednesday, I threw a “small stone” in an effort to draw attention to the Economic Substance Act 2018, which was recently pas...
DATE: Jan 16, 2019
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“In human intercourse, the tragedy begins not when there is misunderstanding about words, but when silence is not understood” — Henry David Thoreau
The greatest leadership challenge to our island in recent memory occurred in December 2018. Every sin...
DATE: Jan 09, 2019
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I was pleased to hear when listening to the Speech from the Throne on November 9 that the Progressive Labour Party has declared to all of Bermuda that it is “determined to provide relief to hard-working families” regarding the interest rate and the a...
DATE: Nov 30, 2018
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“All those worried about Bermuda’s economy are justified in their concern ... two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth is a ‘big deal’”
— David Burt, May 2017
For a prosperous Bermuda that benefits us all, the economy must be vibrant and...
DATE: Oct 23, 2018
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“Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.”
— Orrin Woodward
Over the past nine months, I have provided opinions comparing and contrasting the work of the...
DATE: Oct 05, 2018
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I have observed the majority of responses to the most recent hot-button topic on most of our collective consciences. I often stay clear of these scandalous storylines because one can get caught up in the euphoria of sensationalism and political mud a...
DATE: Sep 14, 2018
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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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