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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
Dear Dr Nekia,
Should I tell my man that his close friend is coming on to me? I’ve been in a situation before where I told and it backfired on me. I was made out to be a liar. I really do not want to go through all of that again but I find it very di...
DATE: Nov 21, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
Well, another year for the acclaimed Throne Speech, and the Opposition’s response has occurred, postulated, and gone. And as usual, there were optimistic visions, some more concrete than others, in each speech for us to ruminate on while hoping that ...
DATE: Nov 19, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Even after a week punctuated by gusty breezes, falling temperatures and rain, it is the hurricanes and tropical systems that grab all the headlines. But if the truth were to be told, it is the seemingly endless procession of winter gales and cold fro...
DATE: Nov 19, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
As an individual who has spent a lifetime fighting for economic inclusion, I found there to be some key aspects in the Opposition leader’s Reply to the Throne Speech that sounded encouraging.
Although no specifics were given, the figure of 5 per cent...
DATE: Nov 19, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
Bermuda, like many countries around the world, is confronted with a change in basic attitudes that decades ago were taken for granted. That change, which has sparked numerous conversations and debates in family gatherings and community groups, contin...
DATE: Nov 19, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
“To the people of Bermuda, the people we were elected to represent, we ask: Has the OBA Government’s approach of taking from the workers, the youth and our seniors, while giving concessions to the elite and privileged, worked for you? Do you feel mor...
DATE: Nov 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryant Trew
My first visit to Bermuda was Christmas 1996. I remember riding a scooter in shorts and flip flops, scorching my shoulders and loving the warm breeze.
I sunbathed, swam, wore everything you can get away with when you’re 18 and haven’t even heard of s...
DATE: Nov 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
