“It can be easy to forget the lessons of history, including the tragedies of war, and ramp up divisive and destructive rhetoric without concern for the consequences.”
— Gudjon Bergmann
I have taken the time to review the Premier’s speech at the Pro...
DATE: Nov 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Vic Ball
Dear Sir,
May I start this letter by saying I totally understand the reason why some Bermudians think independence is the best thing for the island.
It is like getting out of college and leaving the family and starting on one’s own. But before we ta...
DATE: Nov 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
Bermudian India Hill spent much of her life moving around and changing schools, two years ago she finally found a place that was a good fit for her here.
The 15-year-old was born with a rare genetic mutation which can affect practical life skills and...
Former premier Ewart Brown has said his memoirs, which went on sale this week, have given him the chance to set the record straight.
Dr Brown said yesterday: “I feel that the Bermuda public in particular has been told a plethora of falsehoods about m...
DATE: Nov 07, 2019 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell
Dear Sir,
Even under better economic circumstances, the continuance of the people’s business, concurrent regular-performance reporting of same and the plan for the next 12 months needs personal broadcast by the Premier to the entire tax base, as that...
DATE: Nov 05, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir,
I write in response to Walter Zupp’s letter, “An independent take on independence”, published on October 22. While Mr Zupp’s letter outlining his perceptions and thoughts were disturbing on many levels, I am choosing to comment on a very fe...
DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
The Government’s decision not to hold an Opening of Parliament ceremony is a dangerous sign of how lightly the present administration regards the customs and mores that underpin Bermuda’s democracy.
There is no legal requirement to hold a formal Ope...
Dear Sir,
It has been as sad as it has been predictable to see some voters try to defend the Progressive Labour Party’s decision to cancel the Throne Speech.
Some have claimed that this is meant to be a pro-independence decision.
If it is, then faili...
DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
The home affairs minister has held discussions with potential investors in renewable energy projects.
Walter Roban met top staff from reinsurance firm Legal & General Re to “discuss investment opportunities that could help Bermuda achieve future rene...
Dear Sir,
When a government is elected to power, it is expected to govern and work for, not just those that put it in power, but those that did not, as well.
It must do this even if for the sole self-serving reason as to convince those who did not vo...
DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
