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Addressing Bermuda’s House of Assembly on January 15, 1942, on his way home from Washington, Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke of the agreement for the leasing to the United States of bases in Bermuda. He told the Members of Colonial P...
DATE: Dec 21, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
When a person finds him or herself in a position of leadership in the church, it comes as a mixed blessing. It's a great privilege, and aspects of the work are tremendously rewarding.
You can find yourself saying, “You mean I GET to do THIS?!” The f...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Philip Brownell
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has read and reviewed the complete draft (v2) of the “Study of Bermuda's Shipping Channels to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships” (referred to as “Channel Study”). It has prepared an analysis and...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has read and reviewed the complete draft (v2) of the “Study of Bermuda's Shipping Channels to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships” (referred to as “Channel Study”). We have prepared the following ...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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El Classico, Real Madrid against Barcelona, didn’t disappoint the fans this time around . . . often these two giants play out a dull, uneventful match.
This game was fast and furious throughout with Barca emerging 3-1 winners.
Barcelona as always wer...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
I urge any Bermudian who is concerned about crime to read the Joint Select Committee report on the causes of violent crime and gun violence.
It is a thoughtful, compassionate study conducted in the midst of a crime crisis that has shaken the foundati...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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On December 3, we followed the hypothetical cases of two gentlemen, Mr. John Contribore and Mr. George Benefine, employed in Bermuda in two different sectors of the economy.
They are both age 60, both ready to retire, and both have pension plans, but...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
The Island is well into the holiday mood, with the shoppers bustling through town, the lounges and restaurants doing a boom trade and various social engagements going a log way to ensuring that the vast majority of the populace is kept from venturing...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Bermuda Football Association may realise by now the sport is facing the biggest crisis in its long history.
Cancellation of Wednesday's Friendship Trophy match at Somerset between the home team and visiting Boulevard because of the fear of gang viole...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
Well there is nothing like a Christmas list from a toddler to put some Oh No in your Ho Ho. After several days of contemplation, Chloe asked for a pony and a magic lamp. And not just a pretend magic lamp. One with a genie. And wishes. In equally opti...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns