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As the political temperature rises with an upcoming by-election in Sandys many voters, even those not necessarily involved in that constituency, begin to ponder whether political aspirations override the urgent need to tackle serious issues collectiv...
DATE: Nov 04, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
October 31, 2014
Dear Sir,
I submit the following with the intent of offering encouragement to the many persons, like me, who did not complete their formal education. I suspect that the majority of these persons would like to achieve advancement in ...
DATE: Nov 01, 2014
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Letters to the Editor
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Queen Street and Bermudiana Arcade’s retailers and restaurants are teaming up for the 2nd Annual Boo Bash on Friday, October 31.
From 5pm until 7.30pm, they will provide a safe trick-or-treating environment for kids aged 12 and under. The festivities...
DATE: Oct 23, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nothing to do in Bermuda?
October 12, 2014
Dear Sir,
I attended the Government town hall meeting last week to hear the Finance Minister ET “Bob” Richards give us an update on the Island’s financial situation. Not only was his message ugly, but so was the beh...
DATE: Oct 13, 2014
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Letters to the Editor
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We are about to be invaded by mer-people! Well, kinda. Local and overseas swimmers, will fill our waters to challenge themselves at the 24th Annual Bermuda Round-the-Sound Open Water Charity Swimathon on Sunday, October 12. This is open to all ages a...
DATE: Oct 02, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Part 2 of Estate Planning. Part 1 was featured in RG on September 13, 2014 Are we ever prepared for the worst?
Leaving our legacy. No one, almost no one, wants to think about, or even admit that somewhere sometime, we will become one of the dearly ...
DATE: Sep 27, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Last Saturday I thought to myself: Well, for the first time in a long time, I have no idea what my next column will be. As per norm, on Sunday I completed my exercise and other responsibilities, then I sat down to read something that makes my mind ti...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryant Trew
This week’s life lesson came like a slap in the face.
I lost my cool. So dramatically in fact, it was Oscar-worthy. The wheels fell off, springs boinged out, my head spun round as steam issued from my ears. I ran the full gamut of cool-losing — from ...
DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
11 September 2014
Dear Sir,
This is a letter to the Premier/Minister of National Security M Dunkley and Bermuda Regiment CO, Lieutenant Colonel Foster-Brown.
I have listened to numerous interviews and read many articles focused on either ending cons...
DATE: Sep 17, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Letters to the Editor
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By Al Seymour
There has never been a shortage of words on both sides of the political divide, when it comes to seeking public support by making sweet sounding statements, about pooling our best resources for the good of Bermuda and its people.
Howeve...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour