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While I was researching an article about Turkey the other day, I came across a couple of pieces of Christmassy information that surprised me, and that might be appropriate on this date. First, believe it or not, Santa Claus came from there. He wasn't...
DATE: Dec 23, 2002
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On October 23, 2002, the front page of The Royal Gazette, the main daily Bermuda newspaper, proudly recorded that local gangsters had been foiled by the legendary efficiency of the Bermuda Police. Fifty-six boxes of eggs had been intercepted, alleged...
DATE: Dec 21, 2002
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Circuses are cruel
December 13, 2002
Dear Sir,
I am appalled that the Government is to allow a circus with performing animals to visit the Island. I assume it is the Government who must give a licence for such to perform.
Due to the nature of our Isl...
DATE: Dec 18, 2002
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Helmet Safety
December 11, 2002
Dear Sir,
In recent weeks we have had three children admitted to the children's ward of the King Edward VII Memorial hospital with head injuries sustained while riding a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle when not weari...
DATE: Dec 13, 2002
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Government's decision to rotate three Permanent Secretaries to new Ministries is an unfortunate example of a logical idea taken to an illogical extreme.
Under the moves, Permanent Secretary of Health and Social Services Derrick Binns will be moved to...
DATE: Dec 12, 2002
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December 9, 2002
Dear Sir,
Your editorial staff would be advised to cheek to accuracy of reports given to you by Reuters News Agency. I have noticed mistake after mistake. The latest is on Page 33, Saturday, December 7, 2002.
My information is that O...
DATE: Dec 11, 2002
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November 17, 2002
Dear Sir,
Our society takes a dim view of one who thinks he is the centre of everything, and limitations are vital realities a child should get from the home. Everything was not given to us - my generation and those before us, on a ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2002
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What are “Human Rights”?
What is a “Human”?
What is meant by “Rights”?
The simplest definition from most of the dictionaries that I read is that “Human” is a person from the Latin for “man”. Most dictionaries give elaborate definitions but they all b...
DATE: Dec 10, 2002
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Well done Bermuda
November 23, 2002
Dear Sir,
The Bermuda War Veterans Association wishes to thank Bermuda for its generosity.
On Poppy Day during November 2002, the sum of $11,605 was contributed in cash to our much appreciated collectors.
This will...
DATE: Dec 03, 2002
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Explaining bonds
November 27, 2002
Dear Sir,
I have been asked on a number of occasions recently to explain exactly what a performance bond is, and I was hoping you might share this letter with your readers to bring some light on the subject.
Probabl...
DATE: Dec 03, 2002
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