1426 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Opinion"
I certainly support independence and an increasingly close relationship with the islands of the Caribbean. With respect to the former, I am getting the distinct impression that irrational fears associated with Independence are abating. It seems to me...
DATE: Apr 15, 2004
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Pride is the issue. No one can deny that pride is important. The dictionary defines pride as ?self-respect ... the pleasure taken from one?s achievements...? Some proponents of Independence believe that being independent will give Bermudians ?pride?....
DATE: Apr 15, 2004
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It is a pretty safe bet that issues involving Bermuda do not come across British Prime Minister Tony Blair?s desk very often.
Even rows like the appointment of Chief Justice Richard Ground over Bermudian applicant Puisne Judge Norma Wade Miller, supp...
DATE: Apr 14, 2004
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No one wants war
April 9, 2004
Dear Sir,
For years I have been reading The Royal Gazette online. First I would like to thank you for allowing Bermudians overseas to stay in touch with our home.
This is the first time that I have felt so compelled to ...
DATE: Apr 14, 2004
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Laying down a challenge
April 5, 2004
Dear Sir,
I have just read the article in today?s paper entitled, ?Can Independence foster national unity?? and as I did a few years ago I feel compelled to take Mr. Trevor Moniz to task over his comments about t...
DATE: Apr 13, 2004
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Recently, I had the intense pleasure of reading two letters that were fascinating both in terms of content and source. The first letter was written by a Mr. Gilbert who is a Bermudian who I understand resides in the Bahamas. The second was by another...
DATE: Apr 08, 2004
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April 5, 2004
Dear Sir,
As a young Bermudian studying overseas I keep up with the news of the island by looking at your online version of the paper everyday. I was appalled at the picture on the opening page today, April 5, of the violence at Welling...
DATE: Apr 07, 2004
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Premier Alex Scott's press conference last week has stated to make it clear how he plans to frame the Independence debate.
While he has called for an open debate, in which those for and against Independence should speak openly and be prepared to list...
DATE: Apr 06, 2004
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March 31, 2004
Dear Sir,
I read your article “ Gays want human rights, not marriage” in today's paper with interest.
Because of legislation that is already in place, all people are entitled to human rights regardless of one's sexual preference, conse...
DATE: Apr 06, 2004
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Support East End Primary
April 4, 2004
Dear Sir,
As a graduate of East End Primary School, I feel compelled to set the record straight! After listening to Sean Crockwell (Fresh TV), I was angered by his statement that the other primary schools in the...
DATE: Apr 05, 2004
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