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Mr Burgess is not in a position to lecture anyone

January 8, 2014 Dear Sir, Just before Christmas, the Acting Shadow Premier, Derrick Burgess, criticised Premier Craig Cannonier for remarks he made in the House of Assembly. Mr. Burgess thought the Premier might be “endorsing the politics of personal...
Jan 09, 2014
Other

A slap in the face of democracy

Happy New Year Bermuda, we hope that this finds you and yours in good stead. I wish to address a column by One Bermuda Alliance MP Jeanne Atherden that appeared in The Royal Gazette on December 31, 2013 titled “Time for the PLP to do the Right Thing”...
Jan 06, 2014
Opinion Writer

Let’s play match game 2014

This column is for all those readers who think I am too darn serious, too darn often. I know, I know, I can be: just not this week, for a change. Instead I give you my idea of a fun way to see off the old year and to usher in the new, as well as a ch...
Jan 03, 2014
Other

Early closing

The facility is scheduled to close at 3pm on January 2, but according to a Government spokesman is expected to return to normal hours on Friday, opening at 8am. TCD will also be open for business all day today.
Dec 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Time for PLP to do what’s right

The last few days have been busy in terms of news stories. One that many may have missed concerned an agreement by the Island’s two major unions, the Bermuda Industrial Union and the Bermuda Public Services Union to work with Government to implement ...
Dec 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Why is our relationship only now controversial?

December 27, 2013 Dear Sir, Re: Marston Webb International I have read the report in your paper which purports to describe events surrounding the temporary appointment of my firm to provide international PR and Investor Relations to the Corporation o...
Dec 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Capitalism in action

December 26, 2013 Dear Sir, Just a little story that might amuse some of our readers. A little boy goes to his Dad and asks: “Dad, what is politics?” Dad replies: “Well, son, let me try to explain it this way: I’m the breadwinner of the family, so l...
Dec 30, 2013
Opinion Writer

The long road ahead

Bermuda is facing extremely tough decisions in the year ahead, and a good portion of the electorate are pondering whether the political conflict, which shows no sign of abating, could eventually stifle initiatives aimed at moving this Island from an ...
Dec 30, 2013
Other

Trash collection schedule change

Holiday garbage and recycling collection dates were shifted slightly due to the Christmas holiday. Department of Waste Management workers were back on the job yesterday on east end garbage collection routes. West end residential garbage and recyclabl...
Dec 28, 2013
Other

Diving course a first for Regiment

In a first for the Bermuda Regiment, soldiers have signed up to undergo professional training as rescue divers. The first group has just completed a gruelling three-day training course, which includes training for rescues at sea, first aid and a writ...
Dec 27, 2013
Other

Let us be thankful for our world class Island home

This year, like every year, has had its highs and lows. Each family will have had its individual share. Bermuda as a whole has done so too. Christmas and the year end are opportunities to reflect on them, and to look forward to the following year. So...
Dec 24, 2013
Other

Explosive e-mail exchange exposes Corporation split

A fresh war of words has erupted between Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge and Alderman Carlton Simmons, fuelling speculation that the Team Hamilton administration is splitting apart. In an e-mail exchange on Friday afternoon, Mr Outerbridge informe...
Dec 24, 2013
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