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As we approach what has become known as Black History Month, it seems vitally important that we as a people not lose sight of the fact that world history involves heroes and villains in every colour.
This by no means diminishes the significance of bl...
DATE: Jan 20, 2009
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Barack Obama is in a slump, with a few pedestrian interviews, a behind-the-curve economic speech and some miscues. Expectations for his inaugural address on Tuesday are in the stratosphere.
This is just what he relishes, pressure to perform.
The worl...
DATE: Jan 19, 2009
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"Hero" is one of those words that tends to get thrown around a little too freely, at least until a true hero emerges who reminds us of the real meaning of the word.
The extraordinary landing of US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River on Thursday w...
DATE: Jan 19, 2009
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Story was too generous
January 16, 2009
Dear Sir,
I appreciate your article (Wednesday, January 14) about the Imagine Bermuda forum, especially your recognition of the work of Bermuda's civil rights activists of the 1950s, one of whom was my father, ...
DATE: Jan 17, 2009
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In 1784, Joseph Stockdale published the first edition of Bermuda's Gazette & Weekly Advertiser. In 1945, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society was founded.
DATE: Jan 17, 2009
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Former Premier Alex Scott has criticised the decision to reappoint Chief Justice Richard Ground for a new three-year term, saying it's time for another Bermudian Chief Justice.
When Mr. Scott was Premier, he used up a considerable amount of political...
DATE: Jan 16, 2009
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A CENTURY ago the "Old" Bermuda was at its zenith. It was a time when the blood ties and social freemasonry of a relative handful of families resulted in the island's public affairs being conducted as extensions of private business matters. As a resu...
DATE: Jan 16, 2009
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January 12, 2009
HERE are a few thoughts in response to Sceptic's letter regarding Michael Winfield (Mid-Ocean News, January 9).
From the first sentence, I was puzzled as to what "Sceptic" thinks a campaign manager does. Words like "hatchet man" sure...
DATE: Jan 16, 2009
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Inconsistent enforcement
January 8, 2009
Dear Sir,
I am quite shocked by the Government's decision to allow a beach bar to be established on a protected site. For the record, I am not against creating new entertainment and facilities for our visitors...
DATE: Jan 16, 2009
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What better gang?
January 11, 2009
Dear Sir,
May I, as a Bermudian who served in the British Army in the UK, Germany (NATO), Malaya and Borneo, make a few points about the argument FOR service in the Bermuda Regiment.
1. Although Great Britain stoppe...
DATE: Jan 15, 2009
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