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When difficult times occur that disrupt normal day-to-day activity for each person, the challenge could be a tremendous burden because we react in different ways to issues that impact the very core of our personalities.
Because of different backgroun...
DATE: Apr 25, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Life in the trenches of homeschool and work is somewhat crazy but, in between episodes of wanting to throw the laptop at the wall, we are surviving.
Fortunately, school seems to be done by early afternoon and then we all take a break from technology...
DATE: Apr 24, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Let’s finish the progression from a few weeks ago, where we started with very small production wines, to our most recent column when we featured some of our biggest brands.
This week I would like to tell you how a $5,000 loan grew into the world’s b...
DATE: Apr 24, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Robinson
“Solidarity”
“Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.” — Oxford Dictionary
What does that mean during a pandemic?
Well, for 20 Atlantic/Caribbean leaders, it meant ...
DATE: Apr 24, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
I know many of us around the world are saying that in spite of the tremendous disruption and setbacks the world is going through, somehow the pause is having some good.
I speak of the pictures we have seen of clear skies without smog and car fumes; ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
It’s been 34 days underneath one roof. We’re all at home, practising social-distancing.
The pandemic has forced us to face the same walls, the same people and, most importantly, make decisions that will help to flatten the curve/spread of Covid-19.
T...
DATE: Apr 22, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Dre Hinds
These past few weeks have been a challenge for all of us.
All have given some, while some have given all. Our sympathies go out to those impacted more than others.
So, what have we learned about our finances and everyday issues? I won’t go into heal...
DATE: Apr 22, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bill Storie
As we enter another week of sheltering in place, my heart goes out to everyone on this island who is suffering. Whether you are suffering the loss of employment, the camaraderie of friends, the visits of relatives, the gloom of isolation or the strug...
DATE: Apr 21, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Robin Trimingham
The garden, a place of peace and quiet; a place of refuge in times of stress and uncertainty; a sanctuary to ponder, rethink, dwell on issues in a quiet understanding way. It’s been that way through history, but particularly now when we are all passi...
DATE: Apr 20, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Malcolm Griffiths
Life happens to all of us. We are trundling along, making plans for a vacation, thinking about a weekend get together, considering an advancement or a promotion in our workplace, buying that special pick-me up for the evening, children healthy, grand...
DATE: Apr 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron