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The right to vote is the most powerful expression of democracy for a country. It is sacrosanct, inviolable and should never be fettered in its expression. We have come a long way from the dark and oppressive pre-1968 era and while we still have a way...
DATE: Oct 18, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
Good governance produces good citizenship. All elected Governments should have as an overriding principle, the assurance and/or the promise to all of its citizens to provide good governance and a results-based approach to governing which includes:
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DATE: Oct 17, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
‘What is your greatest weakness?’
A typical job interview ‘catch-you-out’ question. I was told the trick is to turn it on its head. My answer was that ‘I’m a bit of a perfectionist, I like to get things right’. You can’t fault that, surely? Isn’t th...
DATE: Oct 15, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
By now, everyone understands that Bermuda’s economy is, and always has been, reliant upon foreign money. From Furness Withy in the 1920’s to the creation of the US bases during the 1939 -1945 World War to the huge investments by Daniel K Ludwig (Sout...
DATE: Oct 15, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Swan and Burchall
“You ain’t gonna miss your water until your well runs dry”
- Bob Marley
Amidst all the negative headlines and anxiety there are always opportunities. In fact problems often lend themselves to great investing themes. One such theme and secular growth...
DATE: Oct 15, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
With snow starting to fall on the North American mainland can winter’s chilly grip be too far away? Maybe not in terms of months, but we should still manage a few more weeks of reasonably fishable weather and even the weekenders should be able to get...
DATE: Oct 13, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
There seems to be no end to the John Terry-Anton Ferdinand racism saga, which is starting to to take on the appearance of an television mini-series.
Two players who were not directly involved in the situation — Anton's brother Rio and John's teammate...
DATE: Oct 13, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
This week my pet peeve is the phenomenon of managers and supervisors who are afraid to discipline people.
It is sometimes that they can’t be bothered to take the time to administer progressive discipline or perhaps they’re too close to the staff beca...
DATE: Oct 12, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney convened a press conference this week to proudly proclaim that he and his Government were throwing their support behind fighter Teresa Perozzi as she attempts to win another world title at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel...
DATE: Oct 12, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
This past week saw the West Indies win the Twenty20 World Cup, defeating hosts Sri Lanka in a very low scoring final. Many around the world were taken by surprise, considering it a big upset.
I have to admit the West Indies took me by surprise too, ...
DATE: Oct 12, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
