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I have long seen the awarding of honorary degrees to famous people at college commencements as an effort to liven up the often tedious proceedings, and of no real value to recipients who are already wildly successful — and probably don’t need another...

Governments in a deeply troubled world are struggling to operate with full transparency, which demands honest disclosures on all matters concerning the people they serve. Issues vary from country to country, but at the root of most problems is usual...

There is an ancient Chinese saying that suggests challenging times offer opportunities. The Royal Gazette reported yesterday that only four children had been enrolled at Elliot Primary for this coming September. The report goes on to note that the pa...

Introducing the annual research ideas publication for Bermuda individual investors — part one. Readers of The Royal Gazette often write to me about Moneywise column topics and how my answers and resource links have helped them find answers to their ...

April has come to an end, a month that has been full of activity recognising autism awareness. I am reminded of the person who asked me: “Are we doing enough for people with autism?” I had to say: “Well, look around. How are you supporting someone wi...

Dear Sir, The letter from Beverley Connell on the subject of political bickering and financial extravagance in government media communications published by you on April 26 was right on target. How on earth does a government gainfully employ 30 emplo...

Wesley LeRoy “Bip” Tucker played a leading role in business and politics during the turbulent 1950s and 1960s. Bermuda’s leaders were coming under intense pressure from blacks — and the British Government — to abolish segregation and its outdated vot...

There is nothing that matches it. What else involves walking, cycling, paddle boarding, swimming or rowing? Of course you know, or could hazard a good guess, because the Axa End-to-End is now one of the most established events on the Bermuda calendar...

It’s just a fact the Progressive Labour Party has 29 Members of Parliament from which to choose the make-up of its 12-member Cabinet. However, the selection process is not as simple as spinning the wheel of fortune, and every person that comes up is ...

Dear Sir, The political blame game is in full swing. Letters appear regularly in the daily paper, and electronic media, from both the Government and the Opposition, all placing blame and criticism at the feet of the other. Rebuttals and accusations m...