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The world is facing a deeply troubling period in its history, with chemical emissions from massive industrial complexes affecting the Earth’s protective shield and creating weather conditions globally that have never been seen before. The recent expe...
DATE: Sep 09, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
I’m writing this from my phone in the dark, sitting next to Belle who’s sleeping fitfully on an air mattress. She usually sleeps on a top bunk, but she has a fever and a throw-up bug — that seems like a bad combination, especially given that the bunk...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”
— Nelson Mandela
Just wait until...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Dear Dr. Nekia,
I fear that my boyfriend and I are going to break up. We are arguing a lot lately over my job. You see, I work late nights sometimes and it requires out-of-office work with clients who are generally male. My job does not involve any...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
Few things make me squirm more than having to deliver bad news. It’s a task that, in the past, I have done anything to avoid. The prospect of letting someone down, giving negative feedback, or even worse, letting them go, filled me with such dread an...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Winning an election in a democratic setting usually means the people have chosen the political party they feel will best represent their concerns. There are always those who are not thrilled by an election outcome, but nevertheless realise that democ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
The Community Education & Development Programme will be holding Fall Term Registration from Monday, September 11 until Friday, September 22nd.
Classes offered range from college preparatory, island permaculture, vehicle maintenance, to carpentry, til...
DATE: Sep 04, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Into the final third of the year now, with probably a month of good fishing ahead before the onset of the winter weather pattern all but succeeds in keeping the weekenders home until next April or May.
The predominantly easterly winds of the present ...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
As it is Labour Day on Monday, it is fitting to write this weekend regarding work as it relates to employer and employee roles, respect and benefits, or the lack thereof.
Bermuda is a unique jurisdiction in many ways. Don’t we know it!
It is expens...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Few drivers or riders on our narrow winding roads have not had the experience of having to take evasive action to avoid another motorist who appeared oblivious to the safety of themselves and others by displaying conduct that is contrary to basic rul...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour