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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 ...

Recently released documents have revealed details of the 1979 Constitutional Conference, which eventually led to the abolition of the expatriate vote in Bermuda. The conference, held at Warwick Camp, came as a result of the 1977 riots and the subsequ...

Having arrived in Bermuda just a short time ago, I am delighted that one of my first responsibilities is to deliver a Christmas message to the people of Bermuda. Since my arrival I have been fortunate to meet a number of people — both residents and v...

Dear MP Leah Scott, I had the opportunity to read your recent article published in The Royal Gazette entitled “Resolution and conversation have to be a part of the bigger picture”. It requires mental gymnastics of Olympic proportion when one attempt...

I hope this special day finds you with family and friends, in goodwill and good health. It’s an honour as Premier to have the opportunity to speak to you on this day because Christmas touches so much that is important and good in our lives. With Chr...

Pepper spray is issued to police officers in Bermuda to give them a “tactical advantage in a violent encounter”, according to a policy document obtained by The Royal Gazette. The Bermuda Police Service shared with this newspaper a redacted version of...

Dear Sir, In my recent opinion piece regarding the tenuousness of Bermuda’s status as an offshore financial centre, I articulated, based on facts that I had to hand, that the Opposition leader had become a lawbreaker, by not allowing members access t...

It would be equally naive and disingenuous to proclaim that this is a time for healing in Bermuda. With Christmas falling so soon after the “Pepper Spray Protests”, and our police and politicians in government walking on eggshells, it would take some...

New Governor John Rankin yesterday backed same-sex civil unions in Bermuda. “Civil unions have been recognised in the UK and in many other jurisdictions around the world,” he said. “I hope that any differing views on this issue in Bermuda can be reso...

Opposition leader David Burt said last night his party had “not advocated for people to impede access to Parliament” on February 3, when the controversial airport deal is again up for debate. Mr Burt was asked by The Royal Gazette if the Progressive ...

No one would have been surprised that the Progressive Labour Party retained its seat in Constituency 26. Warwick South Central is a PLP stronghold and a prized seat that has played host to two PLP leaders, one as premier. However, the margin of victo...