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Once again Global Entrepreneurship Week is upon us and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is pleased to have so many events that we had to spill out into the whole month. With a team so enthusiastic about supporting and celebrating entrepre...

Law and order are the bedrock of modern society. However, when we regard a civilised democracy, the first thought that should come to mind is what this much-overused political phrase implies: a free press, a progressive government, officials elected ...

The political scene in Bermuda is in desperate need of refreshing change. Young people, you are the change that Bermuda needs. The dilemma is that while there is a great need for young people with innovative ideas, fresh energy and a new vision, thes...

Most readers will be familiar with articles I have penned on Bermuda’s debt in past issues of Financial Ramblings from the Rock. The recent refinancing conducted by the Bermuda Government is resurrecting this commentary. I swore to avoid a quotidian ...

“In politics, a big tent or catch-all party is a political party seeking to attract people with diverse viewpoints and thus appealing to more of the electorate. This is accomplished by appealing to a very limited number of issues, characteristics and...

Understanding bonds — part 1. The Bermuda Investment Primer Series. The recent focus on Donald Trump’s leaked (or however the information was obtained) 1995 partial personal tax return by the New York Times brings up the very interesting topic of jun...

“How was art?” My eight-year-old’s favourite subject. “OK,” came the response, sounding less than OK. “We were learning to draw faces. We had to do them correctly.” Sounds great to me. Why wouldn’t he be happy about getting it right? He has a new te...

Dear Dr Nekia, I’ve been out there playing the field for a few years but I have met somebody that I feel is worth settling down with. I really do care about her even though we are not together but she has some messed up ways towards me that I just ca...

This is the summary of my search for some answers on the underemployment / unemployment situation in Bermuda. The changes in our economy continue to impact segments of society that were able to survive financially under our older employment model of ...

In the third and final part of his series on education, Bryant Trew spells out how public schools can return to their former glory if we, as a community, take greater responsibility for our children and our neighbourhoods. “From the beginning we’re...