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November 4, 2012
Dear Sir,
With the general election pending before Christmas, I thought I would put pen to paper and grade the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party’s performance in governing Bermuda. Party politics is not something we have always had: t...
DATE: Nov 06, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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Never before in modern history has Bermuda faced economic and social challenges such as it does now. There is probably no Bermudian who has not been affected by this crisis. Many are frightened by all that they see, hear and experience firsthand. How...
DATE: Nov 06, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
It’s too bad an approaching election is the only thing that seems to get the Government focused on the people’s business.
The recent announcement of a Jobs Corps youth work programme is a case in point.
The programme, which aims to help young people ...
DATE: Nov 02, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Extending ‘a big thanks’
October 28, 2012
Dear Sir,
On October 7, we marked the 15th Annual PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk with our biggest ever turnout — 1,100 women and girls — raising funds and awareness for the Women’s Resource Centre.
Thanks to...
DATE: Oct 30, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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Political exchanges in the lead-up to the next general election have become so heated that good old common sense has been sidelined as emotions on both sides leave those trying to keep a cool head in a state of utter bewilderment.
In much of the curr...
DATE: Oct 30, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
October 25, 2012
Dear Sir,
Regarding his review of the Charman Prize, it appears that Dr Charles Zuill has standards that Bermudians are unable to fulfill. I applaud Masterworks’ inclusiveness as it allows for aspirations to be inspired and exhibited...
DATE: Oct 29, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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October 25, 2012
Dear Sir,
Proponents of gambling have consistently, and without exception touted the following benefits of introducing legalised gambling — economic development, job creation, tax revenues for education, social programmes and the lik...
DATE: Oct 29, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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The coming election will no doubt see a barrage of statistics, all aimed at showing either how bad things are or what a splendid job the Government is doing.
Thus it was no surprise to see the Progressive Labour Party pick over the terrible statistic...
DATE: Oct 25, 2012
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Editorials
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October 21, 2012
Dear Sir,
Re: Disadvantaged whites.
The Letter to the Editor dated October 17 and signed “PARENT” that was published in your newspaper on October 19 refers. The writer of that letter mentions “disadvantaged whites” and states inter a...
DATE: Oct 25, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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October 18, 2012
Dear Sir,
As a young person in Bermuda, this society tends to label the youth as troublemakers or persons that just don’t care about what is going on. But what most people don’t realise is that the youth take notice of what is going ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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