277 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Opinion Writer"
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...
DATE: Nov 06, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Every year I root for Ngugi wa Thiong’o to win the Nobel Prize for literature.
The Kenyan writer has been a favourite to win for years. This year, according to gambling site Ladbrokes, the odds were 4-1 in Ngugi’s favour, with Haruki Murakami second ...
DATE: Oct 24, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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Julia Pitt
Big hair, boyfriends who look like they’re in rock bands, Saturday nights out dancing with no curfew — this is how I imagined my grown-up life as a starry-eyed ten-year-old.
At the time I was watching Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna’s f...
DATE: Oct 12, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
“Buyer's remorse is the sense of regret after having made a purchase. It is frequently associated with the purchase of an expensive item such as a car or house. It may stem from fear of making the wrong choice, guilt over extravagance, or a suspicion...
DATE: Jul 09, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
It has been quite some time since the global financial markets have faced such a widely-anticipated, major binary decision expected to propel securities prices sharply in one direction or another. I am, of course, referring to this week’s ‘Brexit’ vo...
DATE: Jun 21, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
Stop the press. It seems the most effective form of contraception for the next generation may not be birth control pills or condoms, but instead, subjecting them to episodes of Call the Midwife.
I didn’t hear little Belle creep downstairs after bedt...
DATE: Jun 17, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Dear Dr Nekia,
I am having a real issue with my husband. Honestly, I feel more like his mother than his wife. We both work and I still do the majority of the household chores and look after the children.
He complains about being tired and doesn’t ta...
DATE: Jun 06, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
This is an introduction and overview to a new retirement series. The series will be extensive. It has to be.
Retirement readiness is not just about “how much do I need” or “five tips to a complete retirement,” rather, individuals will experience ent...
DATE: Apr 23, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
This the third part in the New Retirement series.
Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? This is probably the most common question posed to me (along with “will we run out of money”) in the many years of my retirement counselling profess...
DATE: Apr 16, 2016
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Inquiring minds want to know, Mr Editor, following last week’s column and recent events: OK, Barritt, any bright ideas on how consultation could work? Fair question.
First, any attempt needs to be real and genuine. People will quickly recognise when ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
