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A ruling for us all
July 25, 2007
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I rejoiced today on hearing the Court of Appeal upholding the lower Court’s decision on lifting the so-called “gag order”. That makes four of our esteemed Judges, on our soil, ruling for us. After all the h...
DATE: Jul 17, 2007
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An elegant plea
June 26, 2007
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I am indebted to Leila Wadson for an elegant and thoughtful plea to white Bermuda after the celebration of the life of Dame Lois Browne Evans. I wasn’t there - I should have been. Thank you for reminding me why...
DATE: Jul 14, 2007
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KHARTOUM (Reuters) — The recent reshuffle of the government of south Sudan should improve its ability to confront the enormous task of rebuilding the oil region after decades of civil war, observers say.But some analysts said the changes announced by...
DATE: Jul 13, 2007
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Plans by a UK House of Commons committee to conduct an inquiry into Britain’s Overseas Territories is timely and has rightly been welcomed.
It has been about a decade since the influential Foreign Affairs Committee last conducted a similar inquiry an...
DATE: Jul 11, 2007
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As the election campaign heats up, I am asked almost daily, “Calvin what is the PLP doing about the corruption charges? My standard reply is “What charges?” After a surprised look from my questioner, I ask again, “What charges?” Another puzzled look ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2007
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ALGIERS (Reuters) — Moroccan-Algerian rivalry poses a delicate diplomatic test for French President Nicholas Sarkozy on a visit to north Africa this week aimed at boosting ties with a region increasingly important for European energy security.Sarkozy...
DATE: Jul 09, 2007
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Today in HistoryToday is Friday, July 6, the 187th day of 2007. There are 178 days left in the year.ON THIS DATEIn 1923, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics came into existence as its constitution took effect.
In 1967, civil war erupted as Nigeri...
DATE: Jul 06, 2007
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Use tough methods
June 11, 2007
Dear Sir,
On my daily “to do” list is a note to “self” to get online as soon as I can to read the local Bermuda newspaper. I used to live in Bermuda eons ago and still have friends and family living there, and sitting ...
DATE: Jul 05, 2007
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Today in HistoryToday is Thursday, July 5, the 186th day of 2007. There are 179 days left in the year.
ON THIS DATE
In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“If a man does not ke...
DATE: Jul 05, 2007
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With the approach of summer, Americans' thoughts inevitably turn to July 4th. To some, July 4th is a holiday — plain and simple — a day free of work and obligation, a time to gather with family and friends.
But for many, Independence Day has a deeper...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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