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Some us can recall the days when exciting football matches were played on a Sunday afternoon at a place called the Box. It was opposite the old Berkeley Institute building, which is being used at present by the Bermuda Electric Light Company. The Box...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Every month, we will answer general questions from readers about trips, traps, and tangled finances involving their international connections.
The following case, that is actually an iteration of a number of similar cases, has been reconfigured to k...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
“As the battle raged higher
And though they did hurt me so bad
In the fear and alarm
You did not desert me
My brothers-in-arms”
— Dire Straits
Keith “Worms” Whorms will be remembered by hundreds as a “brother-in-arms”.
He was part of a fraternity li...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Well, it is that time of the year again! The spring is but a distant memory, the summer flew by and now it is back to wintry kit, miserable riding on motorbikes and the expectation that, at any moment, the weather will turn mightily nasty and we will...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
“Almighty Father, we are gathered here today as one body at this sacred spot where countless numbers of our enslaved ancestors were buried. Father, we are gathered as one body to do your will and listen to the concerns of our brothers and sisters. Pl...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
So the Bermuda Police Service have decided to ban known gang members from playing football at Police Field. Also, they have decided to clamp down on the open consumption of drugs at football matches. Well, what do you think, Bermuda? Do you support t...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryant Trew
Well, the festive season is upon us. I know this because the Christmas play Chloe has been planning since March (yep, MARCH) is getting frighteningly close.
In a wondrous display of distracted parenting, I have frequently said “yes”, “aha”, “mmmm” an...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Yup, it’s that time of year when columnists, bloggers and media in all forms capitalise on the season, pulling out their “Attitude of Gratitude” pieces in light of tomorrow’s Thanksgiving celebrations.
Every year, for about a week, we will read abou...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
There is little doubt that America is very divided after terribly bitter campaigns that culminated in Republican Donald Trump being elected to replace the outgoing President Barack Obama as the 45th commander-in-chief of the most powerful nation in t...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Activities associated with the festive season are very much under way, with a steady increase in retailers promoting their items to boost the gift-giving spirit that sweeps across the island, as once again we celebrate Christmas.
In the weeks ahead, ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
