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Credit where due
January 19, 2011
Dear Sir,
An editorial comment in this newspaper on January 13 (“Giving praise where it's due”) rather generously declared that Senator Kim Wilson (of the Wilsongate parking ticket affair) deserved “credit” for event...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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If you want to create lasting economic stimulus, build a ship! On first sight, the Governor of Kentucky appears to agree with that statement. The New York Times reported on December 6 that the Governor has promised generous tax incentives in support ...
DATE: Jan 19, 2011
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Are we all complicit?
January 7, 2011
Dear Sir,
We opposed apartheid in South Africa because it was a disgracefully racist, unjust system. We managed to force industries, banks and businesses to stop doing business with South Africa. The dismantling ...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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Letters to the Editor
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Every so often Government is called upon to privatise aspects of its operations so as to achieve greater efficiencies. These calls are typically made around budget time and they almost invariably emanate from right of centre commentators and politici...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
Deal with the heavy issues
January 10, 2011
Dear Sir,
I see that (Transportation Minister) Terry Lister has decided that the burning issue of the day is the accidents caused by impaired drivers and that per your newspaper, members of both opposition ...
DATE: Jan 11, 2011
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Letters to the Editor
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It is a new year, new beginning, new ideas, and time to clean up the old clutter, organise your finances, and plan again for success.
The song Auld Lang Syne has been traditional for many, many years. The words (originally, a poem) signify the start...
DATE: Jan 08, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
It’s 2011 let’s stop beating around the bush to find answers when it comes to all of our sports here in Bermuda. While our Government may seem to have put sports on the back burner by relinquishing our portfolio status, I’m here to declare that sport...
DATE: Jan 07, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
As another group of Bermuda Regiment recruits prepares for camp and the necessary training, we should revisit the primary means of recruitment today conscription with a view toward its abolition.
There may well have been historical justification for...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
“Spend more time remedying and you will spend less time regretting” Life's Little Instruction Calendar 2010.
My wishes for the New Year, Mr. Editor, will come as no surprise to anyone. They are the unfulfilled wishes of 2010 and they centre, as alwa...
DATE: Dec 31, 2010
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Reviewing the major events of the year, two major issues dominated crime and the economy.
There were other significant watersheds during the year, notably the departure of Premier Dr Ewart Brown and the succession of Premier Paula Cox, along with the...
DATE: Dec 31, 2010
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Editorials
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