No need to apologise for history, life is full of unfulfilled ambitions and intent, and also statements such as “I did the best for what I knew at the time.” Real life and growth is often a revision.
The 18th-century French Revolution inspired the Am...
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, as incorrect as those opinions may be.
This week, Khalid Wasi wrote an opinion on Caribbean history. Considering his constant bashing of the region, I found it an interesting topic for him to write about.
“Cert...
DATE: Jan 06, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Christopher Famous
I was somewhat surprised to find my name included in Christopher Famous’s political magic show last week. Once again, he has attempted to argue a point by erecting multiple straw man arguments that he can easily tear down. This is easily accomplished...
The annual Throne Speech announced a wide range of plans and promises as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the island lessened.
Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor, delivered the speech on the Cabinet Office lawn for the first time since 2018 in...
DATE: Jan 01, 2023 | CATEGORY: Year in Review | AUTHOR: Sékou Hendrickson
Britain blocked legislation passed in the House of Assembly to create a framework for regulating a cannabis industry on the island.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, said she was “instructed” by the British foreign secretary to refuse Royal Assent to the Ca...
DATE: Jan 01, 2023 | CATEGORY: Year in Review | AUTHOR: Fiona McWhirter
The economy dominated front page headlines throughout June, as families on modest means began to struggle against a tide of runaway inflation and unemployment.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of the Economy and Labour, delivered a bleak statistic at the ...
DATE: Jan 01, 2023 | CATEGORY: Year in Review | AUTHOR: Gareth Finighan
The lengthy legal campaign by same sex marriage advocates to overturn a ban on the unions ended in defeat when Bermuda’s highest court ruled the ban by Parliament was constitutional.
Campaigners vowed to continue to fight the legislation, which made...
DATE: Jan 01, 2023 | CATEGORY: Year in Review | AUTHOR: Stefano Ausenda
