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We live in a world of constitutionality and are either active participants of a living process or zombies in vaulted chambers. Wendell Phillips, the abolitionist, said: “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” He also said in the same speech: “On...

Earth Day 2017 was preceded by a good week for Bermuda, environmentally, from the impending import of a small fleet of four-wheeled electric vehicles, and a new scheme to cull lionfish. Both send very positive signals for the island’s environmental h...

At the Plum Line, we write a lot about the mechanics of politics — the processes of governing, the interplay of political forces, the back-and-forth between citizens and lawmakers, and so on. We do that because it is interesting and because it winds ...

When Bernie Sanders criticised Barack Obama’s accepting of $400,000 to address a Wall Street conference as “unfortunate”, many liberals leapt to the former president’s defence. Obama is a private citizen now, they reminded us, and hence he is free to...

Bermuda is moving through a period of economic stimulation. There are many projects that are active, or are about to commence, which promise to revitalise the economy through the creation of jobs. It was this government’s promise to rebuild our islan...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda helps to build stronger communities and contributes to a reduction in crime and antisocial behaviours. The award’s efforts to further develop and expand the programme island-wide are enhanced by str...

While there will never be a shortage of opinion differences, Bermuda appears to be on course for a better Bermuda that should affect the lives of every citizen. That is, as long we are able to stay focused on using our best resources collectively on ...

An open letter to labour leaders on International Labour Day: Dear labour leaders, Let me offer “Best Wishes” on this International Labour Day, a time which provides our community an opportunity to reflect on our collective responsibility, especially...

The French presidential election, in which two outsiders beat the main political parties and swept the ballots, is bringing out a political utility that could be useful for those interested in reforming Bermuda’s political system. Often pundits have...

I read the reports in The Royal Gazette entitled “Calls for a living wage in Bermuda” of April 22, and “Minimum wage would mean more jobs for Bermudians” of April 24 with a mixture of incredulity and sadness that several community leaders would put t...