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For us baby boomers, the 1960s was a memorable era. The assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X (el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) was followed by the song Abraham, Martin and John sung by Dion and so soulfully rendered by Moms Ma...
DATE: Apr 27, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
The following is adapted from remarks prepared for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference held in London from December 12 to 16
Bermuda is an idyllic place of natural beauty and community connectedness. We abide by a deep sense of sha...
DATE: Apr 21, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Michael Weeks
Recently, the results of the American National Election Survey were released, showing troubling findings: Convictions about the perceived failures of particular racial groups were a more certain predictor of votes than income inequality or authoritar...
DATE: Apr 19, 2017
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Bermuda is now officially the most expensive place on earth to live, according to a report in Britain’s Independent newspaper. The stunning picture of our beautiful shores that accompanied the article didn’t make us feel any better.
So, are your pers...
DATE: Apr 15, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
After 2½ years of hard work, by Aecon, Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Bermuda Government and by the team that now forms the new airport company, Skyport, we are looking forward to building Bermuda’s new airport terminal. This project is an oppo...
DATE: Apr 13, 2017
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The Bermuda Government passed its “Safe Hands” Budget in late March, laying down ways and means that money will be earned and spent over the next year.
Legislators debated the Budget for more than 100 hours, which tells you that our system of democra...
DATE: Apr 12, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
Dear Sir,
I had the privilege of attending the Team BDA Red Bull Youth America’s Cup presentation at the Liberty Theatre on Monday, when two short films were presented. The event was emceed by Glen Jones, who did an excellent job and also had a quest...
DATE: Apr 12, 2017
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Letters to the Editor
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Seven former World Number One squash players and our own Bermuda National Champion will battle it out over four nights of exhibition play at Bermuda Squash & Fitness Club for Legends of Squash 2017 from Tuesday, April 18th to Friday, April 21st.
The ...
DATE: Apr 10, 2017
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
One hundred and twenty-five students of the Berkeley Institute are slated for graduation this summer. One of the several mandatory requirements for graduation is for each student to go through a mock professional interview; that which was held this y...
DATE: Apr 06, 2017
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Alcoholism, illegal drugs and child abuse are global problems that are taking a heavy toll on the social and moral infrastructure in a number of societies. These in turn create a massive problem for police and community authorities, who struggle to t...
DATE: Apr 05, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour