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This week, Nathan answers the questions we put to him about Bermuda’s fiscal situation and what can be done to improve it.
Just how serious is Bermuda’s public debt?
A major tipping point in regards to future solvency occurs when the average intere...
DATE: Dec 05, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
One of the most important recommendations to be adopted out of the Hopkins Report on education was the implementation of an internationally recognised examination for Bermuda’s students.
Prior to this, public schools were limited to Bermuda exams, w...
DATE: Dec 03, 2012
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Editorials
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Question sent to my inbox: “In your opinion, what is the OBA saying that the UBP has never said? Given that it is commonly accepted that Bermudians (similarly to the United States) are heavily influenced by race when deciding who to vote for, what is...
DATE: Nov 30, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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It is now less than a month away so if you celebrate Christmas, I really hope that you are much more organised that I am. Lots of festive fun coming up so let's get right down to it:
The Adult Services’ film selection at Bermuda National Library this...
DATE: Nov 29, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
November 2, 2012
Dear Sir,
Some believe that the One Bermuda Alliance are a white pro-business party while other believe that the Progressive Labour Party are a black anti-business party. Neither view is correct and I believe that both parties want B...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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Some years ago there was a film entitled ‘On the Beach’ which dealt with the aftermath of a nuclear encounter. One scene depicted a deserted street, with pieces of paper drifting about in a gentle breeze. What appeared to be a headline on a newspaper...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
November 19, 2012
Dear Sir,
I ask all that will be going to the polls on December 17 to cast their votes to first consider the following:
OBA
1. New political party with a lot of talent and experienced people
2. Good platform but yet to prove themsel...
DATE: Nov 23, 2012
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Other
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The choice that you make on December 17 will be one of the most important in the life of this country.
On that day, having endured five years of unemployment, soaring debt and violent crime under the current Government, you can cast a vote for hope a...
DATE: Nov 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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November 15, 2012
Dear Sir,
This letter was also sent to Paula Cox.
Good day, Madam Premier. My name is Martina Riley and I am a 27-year-old hairdresser who is currently studying in Manchester, UK. I write to you on behalf of myself and I’m sure hund...
DATE: Nov 20, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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This is an open letter to the financial institution employees offered voluntary retirement this week of November 10, 2012 as well as to all individuals who have been made redundant during Bermuda’s serious economic downturn.
This week has been a tou...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
