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Politics of necessity May 15, 2011 Dear Sir, Now that the last rites have been said for the UBP, a post-mortem is in order. How does the political arm of “The House that Jack Built” die such an undignified death? The politics of personal destruction ...

Former United Bermuda leader Wayne Furbert yesterday called for his ex-colleagues to release a consultant’s report which urged them to break into two groups and reunite under a new name. It’s understood the UBP was advised such a move would make it m...

Amnesty International Bermuda is offering volunteers who help host its 50th birthday party a free opportunity to listen to top bands while celebrating the worldwide human rights movement. Amnesty supporters from across the Island will join others fro...

Many Bermudians, whether they admit it or not, are anxiously waiting to see what effect the momentous events of the last few weeks on the political scene will have on the enormous challenges confronting the lives of just about everyone. The birth of ...

Where’s the planning? May 20, 2011 Dear Sir, Like everyone else who lives east of the Causeway (or visited the airport this week) I find W&E’s public apology very hollow. What happened this week with the traffic was nothing short of disastrous and wa...

OBA’s hypocrisy May 20, 2011 Dear Sir, I have followed with great interest the merging or reuniting of the BDA with former colleagues of the UBP to a “new” party, One Bermuda Alliance (OBA). I commend the OBA on its verbal commitment to enhanced dem...

Kim Swan yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to the United Bermuda Party in his first House of Assembly appearance since being deposed as Opposition leader. Rising to provide a personal explanation to the House, Mr Swan said he and colleague Charlie ...

Police will be able to arrest people they suspect are going to breach bail, under amendments passed through the House of Assembly yesterday. Currently officers only have the power to arrest suspects after they have breached bail and fled the Island b...

New leader of the One Bermuda Alliance John Barritt has announced his shadow cabinet with places for all the former BDA MPs. The full list is: Deputy Leader Senator Craig Cannonier is Shadow Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Senator Michael ...

May 17, 2011 Dear Sir, With a possible election looming , the voters have the following to consider: a) Are they better off now? b) Do they feel safe in their homes? c) Are there abundant employment opportunities? d) Could public education be improve...