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There has been much chatter recently on the West Indies and Bermuda, and how the populations intertwine. Particularly by a writer who insists that the black Bermuda population’s origins were primarily from the Caribbean.
His views are not only incorr...
DATE: Aug 03, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
The drive for further political reform continued after 1968 and the adoption of a written constitution by British order. But change came slowly.
There was the unresolved, unfinished business of the electoral system and whether parish-based, dual-seat...
DATE: Aug 03, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Every cloud has a silver lining, and the same may be said to be true of hurricanes that we have had to endure over the years — and now the Covid-19 pandemic.
Whatever our differences, we find a way to come together and confront the challenges that c...
DATE: Aug 01, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Happy Cup Match, readers. Even if you cannot participate in the usual physical festivities, it has to be a nice break away from the relentless medical anxieties and economic news.
And, so for something just a tiny bit lighter given that we will, ove...
DATE: Aug 01, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Midway through a long holiday weekend for most with many finding their way onto the water.
Just what might be expected of an island population where no one can be more than about a half mile or 2,600 feet from the ocean.
Throw in a hefty dose of th...
DATE: Aug 01, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
If you’re looking for a sign, here it is: go work out!
You have to do this for you. All of this is for you. This isn’t about anybody else. Live for you. Honour you.
Never lose sight of that.
Many people sit there with their devices in hand looking a...
DATE: Jul 29, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Dre Hinds
And here we are, Cup Match eve! I’ve always loved, loved, loved this long weekend. The whole island hops with good vibes and happy summertime activity — not to mention the fact that it celebrates the Slavery Abolition Act (August 1, 1834).
After the...
DATE: Jul 29, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
”Lead, follow, or get out of the way” — a quote widely attributed to Thomas Paine
As you might suspect, as the creator of inspirational content, I also follow a select group of world-class thought leaders in the fields of holistic wellness, servant l...
DATE: Jul 28, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Robin Trimingham
The airport scene described at the Azorean repatriation flight on Tuesday was pretty upsetting, garnering more than 400 comments. It was obvious that numerous individuals were leaving short of cash, short of wages and contract provisions, short of em...
DATE: Jul 25, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
The illusion that this was a cooler summer than others has been pretty firmly knocked out of people’s heads with the warm weather and amazingly calm conditions of the past couple of weeks.
Those who follow the tropical weather scene will also have...
DATE: Jul 25, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
