Blame the politicians
July 27, 2006
Dear Sir,
Amid all the recent sadness surrounding the accidents and deaths on our roads I have heard and seen a lot of finger pointing as to causes and responsibilities.
Over the last five to nine years we have see...
After recent polls reflected that 70 percent of the Island are against Independence the Progressive Labour Party spokesman admitted that Bermudians have not embraced the issue but Government was committed to addressing social issues, which could in t...
Get control of crime
July 27, 2006
Dear Sir,
I am Bermuda born, living in California.
It saddens me to read how things are changing for the worse, in Bermuda.
When I read the story of the lady from New Jersey, that had her purse snatched while sittin...
Seven out of ten Bermudians oppose breaking ties with England, according to a recent poll.
This is the highest percentage of Bermudians to oppose the idea of Independence since November 2004 when Research Innovations began tracking opinions on the is...
I DON’T know Royal Gazette columnist Christian Dunleavy except through the occasional pieces that he writes for the Mid-Ocean News’ sister newspaper. We are both Bermudians, but as far as having similar worldviews or a common perspective on the Bermu...
hen school is out, most teenagers can?t wait to escape, but when 19-year-old Bermudian Shala Muhammad?s time at a special school in Wales came to an end, she begged to stay longer.
Miss Muhammad, a CedarBridge Academy student and member of the Windre...
I DON'T know columnist Christian Dunleavy except through the occasional pieces that he writes for the sister newspaper. We are both Bermudians, but as far as having similar worldviews or a common perspective on the Bermuda reality, we might as well b...
OKAY, so the House may be down for the summer, Mr. Editor, but I am not out. Not yet anyhow . . . although I am sure that neither of us expected that I would be back writing to you so soon after closing. It's only been two weeks and there are 14 more...
Disrespectful attire
July 13, 2006
Dear Sir,
What was he thinking? I cringe for all Americans residing in Bermuda whenever I see ?Baseball Cap? on our television. I am sure everyone must know to whom I am referring.
I watched with delight last night ...
Where?s housing plan?
July 18, 2006
Dear Sir,
Isn?t it about time the Government helped people find a place to live? Just how many months/years is it going to take? We have not received an answer from Government, or the Minister of Housing on this is...