In the media overfocus on irrelevant aspects of the lives of celebrities, it has been refreshing to see coverage of meaningful actions on the part of those in the spotlight. Recent reports on Rihanna ...
The January 28, 1951 rediscovery of the cahow — a sea bird that once flourished in Bermuda, but was thought to be extinct for 300 years — was a watershed event. That revelation had both local and glob...
The January 15 edition of The Royal Gazette contained a full-page celebration of the birthday of Donald “Dick” Dane, an educator and football coach. It featured a collection of wonderful testimonials ...
I was recently surprised by the extent of scepticism in the local community regarding vaccinations and mask-wearing in addressing Covid-19.
I grew up in the 1950s when a vaccination scar on your arm w...
November 11, Armistice Day in many countries, marks the end of the First World War after unprecedented devastation. This observance offers the human family an opportunity to reflect on peace, generall...
The year 2020 has been “exceptional” in many ways; with the novel coronavirus and the uncommon drama of the upcoming US General Elections converging next week.
The pandemic spread across the globe, wi...
The Premier’s response to the Progressive Labour Party’s overwhelming victory in the General Election last week deserves kudos. In it he has demonstrated statesmanship, using the occasion of the elect...
August, a traditional time of recreation for families in Bermuda, offers an opportunity for reflection, facilitating our capacity to respond rather than react to life’s inevitable challenges. In light...
We wish to thank those who contributed to the Appreciation Celebration at City Hall last Thursday, marking the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott.
This includes Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton...
“We must be concerned, not merely about who murdered him, but about the system, the way of life, the philosophy that produced the murder”
The above quote was from the Reverend Martin Luther King’s eu...
