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Reports of the Auditor-General can be challenging and heavy reading, Mr Editor, the more so for the average person. But that doesn’t make them dull or any less important.
On the contrary; and to be clear, I am not referring to those “special” report...
DATE: Oct 23, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
It has been nothing short of an exhilarating few days for Bermuda, as we saw the America’s Cup get off to a sensational start in our waters with the world watching, and then an announcement that a new hotel for the East End was finally going to be re...
DATE: Oct 22, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
“No we cannot go down to the store and get a dog.”
I’ve said that so many times in the past six months, I must say it in my sleep.
The dog conversation happens over breakfast, lunch and dinner and fills every minute in between.
“Mummy, could we go d...
DATE: Oct 22, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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Slacker Mom
Lady: Are you Mr So-and-So?
Man: Yes, I am.
Lady: Oh. I read your articles every week and I must say that while I do not agree with everything you write, I make sure to read them anyway. Oh, and that one you wrote about such-and-such really touched m...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
We’re sick of stress, right? Life’s busy with a long ‘to-do’ list so we want to practise mindfulness, meditate, relax, be kind to ourselves. We’ve read all the personal development books/blogs/articles … how hard can it be?
My friend recounted her r...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
When the global economy is riding high and credit problems are low, they are called ‘high yield bonds’ but when we hit a rough patch and defaults are on the rise, they are referred to simply as ‘junk bonds’.
The class of lower grade, higher yieldin...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
We hear a great deal about the benefits of eating more fibre. What is fibre? And is it good for us?
Dietary fibre, or roughage, is the indigestible portion of food made from plants. The human body cannot break fibre down into smaller molecules that t...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Dr Mike Serebrennik
For the week beginning October 20, 2015.
Two weeks into the fourth quarter 2015 and the S&P Global 1200 is up 6.5 per cent in US dollar terms. Although the US performed well (S&P 500 up 5.89 per cent), emerging Asian markets have performed best with ...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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Dear Dr Nekia,
Why does my girlfriend have to get all done up just to go to the gym? She loves to work out and keep fit. She has done a good job at losing 50lb and I am proud of her, but ever since losing the weight she has changed.
I used to like t...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
China has been in the news a lot lately. There are many stories of concern, ranging from the currency devaluation, the economic slowdown and the stock market collapse.
When I was in Hong Kong last week and my friend asked me to join him for tea to s...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski