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Democracy is an ideal that is not easily achievable. Unfortunately, too many people think we have achieved it already, simply because we are allowed to vote.
The right to vote is only one principle and even there the right is not exercised fully. Th...
DATE: May 27, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
Now is the time to get down to some seriously fishing. Yesterday was for picnicking, swimming and soaking up the sun. Consign all that to the history books and get offshore where there has been some very encouraging signs over the last couple of week...
DATE: May 25, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
It is official. In a matter of days, the reality is that all local health insurers offering and managing health insurance in Bermuda will commence remitting an additional $233+ per SHB (Standard Health Benefit — MRP) premium to the Bermuda Government...
DATE: May 25, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
My son, Alex, just returned from college and is actively involved in rugby and the training it involves.
My daughter, Zavia, is also heavily involved in our local rugby programme. However, what if your child has not found a sport that they enjoy? Ho...
DATE: May 22, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Betty Doyling
few weeks ago I was fortunate to attend a lecture given by Deepak Chopra, claimed by many to be one of the most influential persons alive and the most influential person in the medical field.
The topic of the presentation, which was sponsored by Col...
DATE: May 21, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Robin Trimingham
All Bermuda residents trying to maintain a reasonable budget for their families, along with saving for a rainy day, continue to cope with more cost of living challenges going forward. This time it is another increase in healthcare.
Effective June 1, ...
DATE: May 18, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Time for the ol’ sea dogs to do what they do best; and that is; slip in a weekend of fishing between Mother’s Day which kept many land-bound even though the weather was somewhat less than encouraging (a bit of sour grapes, maybe?) and the 24th May Be...
DATE: May 18, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Last week, I championed chardonnay, but freely admitted that sauvignon blanc is the top drop here. Most hail from New Zealand and even though this country only accounts for about 1 per cent of the world’s total wine production, I estimate that almost...
DATE: May 17, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Robinson
“Gratitude is a must” — Koffee
Jamaican reggae artist Koffee has a global hit song, Toast, that speaks to the need for us, as human beings, to be grateful for everything that we have in life. Today, I would like to give thanks for several thi...
DATE: May 17, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
A few days ago I was watching TV with Belle when a black and white clip came on.
“Mummy,” she said, “is this what TV was like when you were a kid? You had cars though, right?”
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry … I feel young most of the time, bu...
DATE: May 17, 2019
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
