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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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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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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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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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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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Catherine Burns
Football season is in the thick of things and more exciting than previously predicted. Teams such as PHC, St. George’s and St. David’s have shown a tremendous amount of character when things were looking bleak.
As we enter into the Christmas holiday...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Season’s greetings family! I greet you in the name of our risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! I’m going here this week because I feel duty-bound to do my part to cause the real meaning of Christmas to not be lost or forgotten in the clutter, mayhem...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
We all know that governments make mistakes, but when a blunder cuts leaves many of our seniors scrambling in troubled economic waters, something is terribly wrong.
The Future Care health programme was launched as though it would be the second coming ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Al Seymour
A few weeks ago, while solitarily enjoying a particularly delicious fish sandwich, with avocado and onions, at a local restaurant, I was approached by a man who wanted to know if my ears were ringing. Let’s call him Norman. My ears did in fact pique ...
DATE: Dec 14, 2011
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Walton Brown
There are a number of things that Government got right in its recently announced policy to grant Permanent Residency to international business executives who have a proven track record of creating jobs for Bermudians. Unfortunately, in trying to bala...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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