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“When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years?! That sounds like a choice.” These were words spoken by American entertainer Kanye West that speak to the complete lack of knowledge of the true horrors of 500 years of European colonialism ...

There is no doubt that Bermuda is as free a country as can be found anywhere, but we should be aware that there are Bermudian busybodies on our case, and if successful, they will make us a little less free. All with the noble objective of telling us ...

There is absolutely no doubt that Bermuda is one of the best places in the world to live. It is stunningly beautiful. Bermudians indeed are lovely people. It saddens me that in the 21st century there are some who would use politics and religion, jus...

To someone who has written about the Bermuda economy for many years, Bermuda — Back from the Brink, by Bob Richards, the former finance minister, is like a breath of fresh air. It is clear, succinct to the point and written in a take-no-prisoners ...

On November 5, Bermuda residents became stunningly aware of the radical vulnerability of our island’s economic success. For more than 30 years, international business has poured billions into the local money supply, infrastructure (buildings), gover...

Everyone needs a job, from the time that a child is relatively small through to virtually the end of adult life. Work provides purpose and motivation: mentally, physically, financially, and sometimes, spiritually fulfilling. Work is not as we like t...

Governments in free societies worldwide often stumble badly when they fail to keep good public relations as a priority. Bermuda is no exception and we have seen governments over the years fall short in the crucial area of public relations. This is a ...

Did everyone have a reality check after Cup Match? An exciting array of great reader questions arrived at my inbox in the last couple of weeks. So! This week we focus on a discussion of the Bermuda Primary Family Homestead Certificate. Reader: “We ar...

If recent experience is anything to go by, the General Election on July 18 will be close. Here are five things to watch for in the run-up to the vote: Populism versus Open Society: Political pundits have been debating how politics in the Wester...

A vast ocean, waves foaming white at their crests, rainbow-coloured kitesurfers hurled by strong winds across the blue sky — the thrill of speed, power and independence. Carving the ultramarine wave tops until the invisible barrier of momentum and re...