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It is a simply gorgeous Bermudaful day, ideal for a spot of fishing. The seas are calm, the breezes are light; it is all so inviting.
You arrive at the southeastern corner of Challenger Bank having trolled most of the length of the inside edge withou...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
If the America’s Cup trophy could speak, I imagine its voice, in silvery, baritone whispers, counselling the human spirit to “challenge and defend”.
This wise advice works for contenders among us all, particularly those dealing with an overwhelming f...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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A reader asked the question: “I have $40,000 sitting in a local bank account, just doing nothing. Can you advise on best investment options to yield a higher rate?”
The first part of the answer was published on June 10, this is part two. In the first...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Every night hundreds of Bermudians, instead of going home, find shelter in our bus stops, public parks and sometimes the doorways of businesses in Hamilton. A few find themselves in our Emergency Housing Complex on Parsons Road looking for shelter an...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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So, we’re halfway through America’s Cup and just reached the other side of carnival. My newsfeed is packed with photos of people dancing and drinking and boating and drinking … I know there’s a large section of the Bermuda population that doesn’t dri...
DATE: Jun 23, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Markets have been on the upswing over the past few months and have recently hit brand new highs. Accommodative central banks around the world have helped stoke this rally, but at least a portion of the gains are likely attributable to optimism over A...
DATE: Jun 21, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
The world of politics is often a battleground where truth is the first casualty in confrontations because in many cases politicians find themselves at times at odds with party policy. Party loyalty has its merit, but the greatest loyalty should be re...
DATE: Jun 21, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Growth is a natural occurrence which, in the garden, is part of the design process which knowingly adheres to this activity.
Growth in plants consists of a two-way dimension; trunk and branches have an upward direction whereas roots have a downward ...
DATE: Jun 20, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Malcolm Griffiths
Hot enough for you, yet? To be sure, the humidity is getting up there and while, thankfully, there has been some rain, there are more dry days ahead. In the wee hours of Wednesday, the summer solstice will occur and that will be the longest day of th...
DATE: Jun 17, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
When politicians in any democratic environment become so opposed to each other, there is a tendency to step outside of the codes of decency and respect. Words laced with bitterness and anger are uttered without realising the impact they could have on...
DATE: Jun 17, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour