1457 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Opinion"
June 29, 2012
Dear Sir,
As there is some talk of a referendum on the all-important subject of independence, it is very important that Bermudians are aware of the disadvantages.
This legal document says it all: “Currently citizens of Britain’s oversea...
DATE: Jul 03, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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Ombudsman Arlene Brock’s annual report to the House of Assembly contains a strongly-worded defence of her role, which was prompted by the fact that she was pressured quite heavily not to investigate special development orders.
As Ms Brock noted, pre...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Editorials
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This year’s celebration of the fourth of July 2012 in the United States represents 236 years of a strong world-dominant, independent nation, a nation built upon the US constitution and the Declaration of Independence, that “We hold these truths to be...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
June 8, 2012
Dear Sir,
I watched, along with millions of others around the world, with interest in the enthusiasm and pageantry surrounding the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. Stepping aside from ideology, I was impressed by th...
DATE: Jun 12, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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So you’ve graduated!
What are you planning to be when you grow up? Do you have a goal, a dream, a mission to fulfill?
What did you declare as your university concentration? Did you research the job employment potential of this concentration before y...
DATE: Jun 09, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
A referendum is a simple yet powerful means of giving a direct voice to the people on key issues. Properly worded, there should be no ambiguity on what the sentiment is of the electorate and governments are obliged to act accordingly. Our government ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
It was good to see young Bermudian Sea Cadets representing the Island at the Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames in London.
That they were one of the few groups from outside the British Isles to take part adds to the distinction.
They will ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2012
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Editorials
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May 22, 2012
Dear Sir,
Heritage Month, along with the recent media announcements concerning persons being selected as political candidates in various constituencies, make this an appropriate time to comment on our political heritage. Most persons are...
DATE: May 29, 2012
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Letters to the Editor
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It is graduation time here in Bermuda. What are you going to do with the rest of your life? University, trades, industry, service organisations?
Finally, finishing school is a major milestone: the beginning of perpetual independence, control over you...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Premier Paula Cox’s tabling of the Referendum Act last Friday is a welcome step towards widening public participation in critical decisions about Bermuda’s future.
And assuming the legislation passes, it is right that gambling should be one of the f...
DATE: May 23, 2012
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Editorials
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