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It’s the year of the 50th anniversary of our constitution. Wow. What a celebration; the silence is almost palpable. Like a kite on Good Friday when there is no wind or, worse, like a tradition that has died, there is no noise waking you in the mornin...
DATE: May 26, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
One of former United States President Barack Obama’s guiding principles was this statement: “The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
That statement, first made by an American abolitionist in the 1800s, popularised by the...
DATE: May 24, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bill Zuill
This year was the first time I participated in Relay for Life in Bermuda.
I walked the Survivors’ Lap that opens this immensely popular fundraising event. We survivors, caregivers and people who are currently affected by cancer were proudly wearing ...
DATE: May 24, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nina London
A few months ago, I was given a message that I had been summoned to the court of Edwena Smith at her stately home on Montpelier Road in Devonshire.
For those who didn’t know, Mrs Smith was a legendary teacher of Latin at the Berkeley Institute from 1...
DATE: May 24, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
In January I wrote two opinion pieces on the proposed sugar tax. Given that the Government has now laid the Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 2) Act 2018 before the House of Assembly, it is worth reminding you of what the World Health Organisation recomm...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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It’s always great to hear from a fitness enthusiast, professional or someone who seems to have it all together.
However, I find it more helpful to hear how a “normal” person is progressing with their wellness journey. I’m positive it’s better at help...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Dre Hinds
This month the ongoing US economic recovery became the second longest on record and, if the trend persists into late next year this one could be the lengthiest ever. Americans may have reason to celebrate but some investors are growing concerned abou...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
The following is a repurposing of the Premier’s speech to the House of Assembly on the 50th anniversary of Universal Adult Suffrage in Bermuda:
Mr Speaker, Madame President, Honourable Members of the House of Assembly and the Senate, former premiers,...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
David Burt, Premier of Bermuda
This week, we feature the comment of retirees and those soon-to-be about their retirement experiences.
This is the first in the realistic retirement review series, once a month on the third Saturday of the month.
Today, we get into real individual p...
DATE: May 19, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Another ideal fishing weekend ahead with near calm winds and no swell to speak of; fine small craft weather and a sign that the Bermuda summer is all but here. This augurs well for the Bermuda Fishing Clubs Annual Tournament, which will be held tomor...
DATE: May 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
