Two weeks ago, I drew some parallels between Bermuda and America's political parties, their shared tactical approaches and similar political fortunes. Recent political events have revealed some compelling similarities between the electoral strategies...
Premier Alex Scott has expressed his concern at an ?unethical? blogger using his Government email address as a contact link on the increasingly popular website limeyinBermuda.com.
Searching through the site owned by columnist Phillip Wells yesterday,...
After numerous meetings on the subject, support for Independence has gone up by five percent ? but it still remains deeply unpopular.
In every single demographic ? including race, income and gender ? those wanting to stick with Britain outweigh those...
The ever-present issue of race reared its ugly head yet again at a Bermuda Independence Commission public meeting last night.
The eighth BIC public meeting was held at an almost empty hall at CedarBridge Academy with about 30 members of the public in...
The following letter was sent to Ms Kelly Miller, Secretary of the Corporation of Hamilton and copied to The Royal Gazette.
May 16, 2005
Dear Ms Miller,
I reside at Rockaway in Southampton, my place of employment is on the outskirts of Hamilton on St...
This is the text of the speech delivered by Governor Sir John Vereker at the Speaker's Dinner on Saturday.
I am grateful to you, Honourable Premier, for that introduction. It is, I think, no secret that my wife and I are hugely enjoying our time in B...
Governor Sir John Vereker has reiterated his warning that whatever potential benefits Independence might bring, it is by no means the panacea to Bermuda?s ?deep rooted? social problems.
Addressing politicians and dignitaries at the annual Speaker?s D...
I am grateful to you, Hon Premier, for that introduction. It is, I think, no secret that my wife and I are hugely enjoying our time in Bermuda; and if we are able to make some contribution to keeping this wonderful island secure, prosperous and attra...
Governor Sir John Vereker rightly said at the Speaker's Dinner on Saturday night that regardless of the other merits or risks of Independence, it should not be seen as a solution for the Island's social problems. Sir John was correct to make the poin...
'So why can't I?'
May 19, 2005
Dear Sir,
There is a general atmosphere of lawlessness in Bermuda due to the actions of some politicians, the inaction of most politicians and the inability of the entire judicial system to successfully prosecute many p...
