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The world has been watching closely the horror story that has been unfolding in Syria, especially with the recent deaths of many citizens through alleged use of poison chemicals, which violates international law, and has generated heated debate throu...
DATE: Sep 03, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
I love the smell of newly sharpened pencils. Never mind the thrill of buying a new pencil case! I have a bit of a ‘thing’ for stationery but particularly when it’s mixed with the buzz of anticipation that comes with the start of a new year at school....
DATE: Sep 03, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Bermuda residents and their connectivity to the United States.
We Bermuda residents don’t want to think about, let alone talk about United States tax and immigration issues. These topics are nowhere near as much fun as the planned anticipation for th...
DATE: Aug 31, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Clyde Best might have been wearing a wry smile this week as he was talking to The Royal Gazette about the possible transfer from Nahki Wells from Bradford City to QPR — a move that could still materialise despite denials from both clubs.
In the 1960s...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
St David’s are the new 50-over league champions as the final round of cricket was washed out last weekend and now it’s time for Bermuda to prepare for the Twenty/20 (World Cup qualifiers) in November.
The season is slowly, but surely winding down an...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Funny or not, sometimes it pays to have a sense of humour about the serious matters of state. Case in point: In response to predictions about more job losses before the year is out Finance Minister Bob Richards was quoted as saying, “statisticians do...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
By Pickled Onion
Here we are at the last holiday weekend of the summer. All flown by too quickly with the brunt of hurricane season yet to come followed by winter’s chill.
For most anglers this is the swansong. The next couple of weekends and then ...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
A great opportunity to watch some recent blockbusters under the stars as the Moonlight Movie Series presents the Department of Park’s Movies in the Park on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31 at the Botanical Gardens. From 6pm on both evenings,...
DATE: Aug 29, 2013
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Governments in democratic jurisdictions large and small are constantly faced with decisions that give the people they serve satisfaction that their concerns are getting the utmost attention, or disappointment that somehow the decision-makers have los...
DATE: Aug 29, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Dear Carla,
I am currently with a man that I have been with for seven years. We have one child together. I have no idea where we are headed. I would love to get married and have more children but I do not see myself marrying this man. He has said th...
DATE: Aug 27, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Carla Zuill