Part one of two columns
I would like to begin this opinion piece by admitting that I am neither an expert on gangs, nor an expert on truces, whether negotiated or otherwise. In fact, I am not even a Bermudian, and don't know the numerous socioeconomi...
Government has no "overarching" strategy to help homeless people, it has admitted — but it hopes data collected in the recent census will help it "plan the way forward".
The authorities also don't keep a record of the number of seniors on the streets...
DATE: Aug 24, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) – If life was like a TV show, the young misfit characters from 'Glee' would burst into song at the Emmy Awards, wow the audience, and dance off with the coveted best comedy series trophy after one triumphant season.
Yet, a...
Dear Dr. Gott: I am constantly dizzy. I was taking 160 milligrams of Diovan for a long time, but my doctor changed me to 150 milligrams of Tekturna. Now I'm dizzy on that. My blood pressure is 118/66, so what causes the dizziness?
Reply: There are a ...
A story on homeless seniors published in The Royal Gazette on August 9 prompted Health Minister Walter Roban to release a statement insisting that Government was working to help those without shelter.
He cited the National Office for Seniors and the ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
NEW YORK (AP) – Stephen Colbert is dusting off his camouflage suit.
The comedian will broadcast two special episodes of Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' to celebrate the end of combat operations in Iraq and to honour returning troops.
On Septemb...
Dear Annie: My husband and I are a happily married couple of less than ten years, both in our late 40s and in good health. We have a wonderful marriage in every way, except I would like him to want to have sex with me.
Don't misunderstand. We have a ...
Construction on Reid Street could continue after the Labour Day weekend.
This morning the Corporation of Hamilton began extensive road works on Reid Street, between King Street and Court Street, in the first major collaboration with private firms to ...
"Honestly Robyn, I can't stay here. There is mould in the ceiling. We need to find somewhere else."
"Ok, ok I hear you. Let's just chill tonight. I don't have the energy and tomorrow we can search for a better place."
As me and my fellow Bermudian tr...
A 19-year-old man was shot near Maxi Mart in Sandys this afternoon.
Police have confirmed the teenager was riding near the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road, when he was shot.
According to officers, the man is now being treated for his injuri...
