Progressive Labour Party stalwart and former Government Minister Arthur Hodgson last night spoke in support of an Independence referendum separate from a general election vote.
Acknowledging his view was at odds with many in the PLP Mr Hodgson, who o...
DATE: Mar 24, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
Credit card policy
March 16, 2006
Dear Sir,
Your editorial on 'credit cards' in today's was a blatant and worrying misrepresentation of the facts about credit card charges by Ministers of Government. Your claim that the per diem "is supposed to cove...
The father of slain Canadian teen Rebecca Middleton has lined up Cherie Booth ? wife of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair ? to launch a private prosecution if Bermudian prosecutors refuse to re-open the case.
Department of Public Prosecutions Director Vin...
A law to bar discrimination against gays came a step closer yesterday when Government backbencher tabled a private members bill.
Progressive Labour Party backbencher Renee Webb hopes MPs will debate it soon after returning for the next session which ...
? William Hazlitt
IF ? as some suggest ? governments are formed in the image of their makers (the people, not gods) then Bermudians have almost certainly been given the Government they deserve.
A dismal spectacle, an unholy triumph of incompetence, t...
March 14, 2006 "Power is the grim idol that all the world adores . . . that dazzles the senses, haunts the imagination, confounds the understanding, and tames the will. So in some countries, the most destructive animals are held sacred, despair and t...
It is clear that Bermudians are increasingly dissatisfied with the Westminster system of Parliamentary debates and are unhappy with the divisive and confrontational style of politics that it can engender.
Last Saturday?s meeting showed that. While it...
Recently, I have been accused of being a racist, liar, stupid, and of failing to ascertain the facts before putting pen to paper. Gareth Finighan of the Mid Ocean News gave front page coverage to a statement I made in my opinion column of February 15...
As the social and environmental landscape of Bermuda develops and changes, I find it necessary to respect and appreciate the importance of oral history as a window to our past.
Today, I?d like to start my conversation with you by sharing a piece of m...
As the social and environmental landscape of Bermuda develops and changes, I find it necessary to respect and appreciate the importance of oral history as a window to our past.
Today, I’d like to start my conversation with you by sharing a piece of m...
