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Ever since union leader Chris Furbert let slip on Labour Day that someone “very dear to us” had his work permit expire and was waiting to learn if it would be renewed, the saga of the Reverend Nicholas Tweed has been played out like a highly predicta...

Cole Simons expressed support last night for the decision to refuse the Reverend Nicholas Tweed’s work permit. While Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister for Home Affairs, has come under heavy fire from the Progressive Labour Party, the People’s Cam...

The officers of St Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church have said they are “profoundly disheartened” by the refusal of a work permit for its pastor, the Reverend Nicholas Tweed. A statement released yesterday outlined Mr Tweed’s achievements and...

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” — Charles Dickens Contrary to the wishes of many, December 2, 2016 is a day that will never be erased from the psyche of any Bermudian or resident of Bermuda. No matter what perspective one takes...

Dear Sir, I was appalled by the disrespectful and utterly inappropriate letter in Saturday’s Royal Gazette written by Richard Foggo. Regardless of his personal feelings, he has no right to address our new governor in such an ill-mannered way. As a lo...

Dear Sir, The new British governor is barely in the island five minutes and ignores 120 churches by making a misstep on the issue of gun violence. What a slap in the face. Today home affairs minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin rejected the Reverend Nich...

Dear Sir, I have to take issue with parts of the article in Wednesday’s Royal Gazette on how expats lost the vote. The last paragraph states: “ ... the expat vote was eliminated later that year by Lord Carrington. However, those who were previously ...

The decision to refuse an extension of the Reverend Nicholas Tweed’s work permit has been branded a political attack by the People’s Campaign. Additionally, the Progressive Labour Party has said that it is “abundantly clear” that Mr Tweed has been tr...

Leah Scott wrote an appealing op-ed about the threat of civil protest undermining the integrity of Parliament and its ability to be seen to effectively govern. Her words were meant as a deterrent for protesters to take seriously what their act of blo...

Derrick Burgess and Winters Burgess have declared themselves long-standing friends, but say they are not sure if they are directly related. Speaking to The Royal Gazette, the pair gave details about their connections, which were the centre of attenti...

Dear Eron, Thank you for your e-mail. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, and I respect your need to share what was in your heart with me and others. I actually do care what people think about me; that’s just part of being human. How...

On the fence about downsizing? Here’s a quiz for you! We all consider downsizing for different reasons. Maybe we are weary of the maintenance and expensive upkeep of a large home. It could be that we are weary of the financial commitment or of being ...