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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...
DATE: Jan 31, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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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 ...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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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...
DATE: Nov 18, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
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...
DATE: Sep 30, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
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 ...
DATE: Sep 16, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
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...
DATE: Aug 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
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...
DATE: Jul 13, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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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...
DATE: May 04, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nina London
This is part seven of the Bermuda Investment Primer, following the continuing launch of a Bermuda business: MamaZina Pizzarina Ltd (Mzee).
A stock is a type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of th...
DATE: Apr 08, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
What does it mean to be free? To you personally? Well, you think — that’s an easy answer. “I can own and do what I want with my private property, express my opinions, think what I want, vote for who I want, marry whom I choose, I have equal rights ag...
DATE: Jan 28, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron