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There are few people who are absolutely comfortable with the current relationship between Government and the Bermuda Industrial Union.
Recently Premier Paula Cox, following anxious moments over a labour dispute involving a female bus driver who refus...
DATE: Aug 29, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Anyone who does not think that there is an election pending has been missing the signs.
The rhetoric, the promises of new programs, the photographic and interview opportunities, the demands and whining in the blame game are being displayed on both si...
DATE: Aug 27, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
While we sit and discuss who will be the Bermuda Cricket Board's next president and vice president in my opinion more importantly we also have to think about what the future holds for our sportsmen.
Two issues this week caught my interest, one about...
DATE: Aug 26, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
BAD is acting badly. In the latest incarnation of its long running effort to abolish conscription in Bermuda, Bermudians Against the Draft have launched a campaign to persuade young black men not to cast their ballot in the next general election. The...
DATE: Aug 17, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
Last week I sat and read Dale Butler’s article pertaining to Bermuda cricket. While reading the article several things came to mind. Like Mr. Butler, I too ask myself this question: with Bermuda having invested so much in our youth program, a woman’s...
DATE: Aug 12, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The smell of school is in the air and it’s time to think about what kind of laptop to give your child as he or she prepares to head off for post-secondary education.
You could splurge and get the best in the business to show “the kid” you really care...
DATE: Aug 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Ahmed Elamin
Belgians have invented Smurfs, make some of the best beer in the world, and know how to fry a potato chip. However, one must say the country's leading newspapers scored an own goal when they took Google to court last year for listing their content in...
DATE: Jul 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Ahmed Elamin
If ever there was a time when you need a financial plan in your life, this may be it.
Uncertainty over the domestic economy, your job may be on the line, your family may be under financial pressure, and you may be worried about your prospects for fin...
DATE: Jul 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
June marks the beginning of summer with school vacation right around the corner. It is the time for parents and educators to think about the possibility of summer literacy lag for children. Summer literacy lag is caused when children do not read enou...
DATE: Jun 29, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Darnell Wynn
Despite repeated calls from all sections of the community for us to work together as one people to tackle the serious problems of the day, we still have negative political and racially divisive attitudes injected into almost every situation. These hi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour