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We didn’t see that coming

Vance Campbell says he has left the PLP for the betterment of Bermuda, but could crossing the aisle be more about turning a marginal seat into a safe one?

Vance Campbell says he has left the PLP for the betterment of Bermuda, but could crossing the aisle be more about turning a marginal seat into a safe one?

• Aug 27, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

Disapproval of David Burt’s leadership is said to be at heart of the latest sensational development

Disapproval of David Burt’s leadership is said to be at heart of the latest sensational development

• Jul 04, 2024 8:03 AM

Editorials

Are we outraged enough yet?

The shooting death of Diante Trimm, coming four years after another woman was gunned down, should be the catalyst for drastic community action

The shooting death of Diante Trimm, coming four years after another woman was gunned down, should be the catalyst for drastic community action

• Jun 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Apology accepted

Lamont Marshall’s conduct after being declared the half-marathon derby champion in 2023 was appalling. In the past 12 months, something has changed ... for the good

Lamont Marshall’s conduct after being declared the half-marathon derby champion in 2023 was appalling. In the past 12 months, something has changed ... for the good

• May 27, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Smoking kills, that’s a fact – how about we kill it?

The cannabis debate has occupied so much space, but should we be smoking anything at all?

The cannabis debate has occupied so much space, but should we be smoking anything at all?

• May 17, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Caught with our pants down

The bomb threat on Sunday night laid bare some home truths about the state of emergency readiness at LF Wade International Airport

The bomb threat on Sunday night laid bare some home truths about the state of emergency readiness at LF Wade International Airport

• May 09, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

It’s broke, fix it

The BFA must act to ensure successive miscarriages of justice are never repeated

The BFA must act to ensure successive miscarriages of justice are never repeated

• May 03, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Elixirs and National Heroes

Octogenarian Sir John Swan may be the outsider in the by-election for Smith’s North, but the OBA and PLP will know they are in a fight

Octogenarian Sir John Swan may be the outsider in the by-election for Smith’s North, but the OBA and PLP will know they are in a fight

• Apr 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Editorials

Step in right direction for OBA

A narrowing of support, let alone defeat in the by-election, would have indicated that the rebuilding work since the 2020 catastrophe had been in vain

A narrowing of support, let alone defeat in the by-election, would have indicated that the rebuilding work since the 2020 catastrophe had been in vain

• Oct 11, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

Independent cybersecurity inquiry is needed

The One Bermuda Alliance should be leading the charge in this endeavour, as there are many questions to be asked

The One Bermuda Alliance should be leading the charge in this endeavour, as there are many questions to be asked

• Oct 05, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

Dignified exit of the birthday boy

Cole Simons could and should have gone as Leader of the Opposition after his February faux pas. That he did not is down to the respect he has earned

Cole Simons could and should have gone as Leader of the Opposition after his February faux pas. That he did not is down to the respect he has earned

• Aug 09, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

Not out of the woods yet

Bermuda’s economy is slowly recovering from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is much more to be done

Bermuda’s economy is slowly recovering from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is much more to be done

• Jul 31, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

It’s silly season all right

Cup Match disappearing from our television screens and the ban that wasn’t dominate talk heading into this weekend’s final trials

Cup Match disappearing from our television screens and the ban that wasn’t dominate talk heading into this weekend’s final trials

• Jul 25, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

A moral imperative

At present rates, Bermuda is worse off than the Dominican Republic, whose road deaths record is the worst in the Caribbean

At present rates, Bermuda is worse off than the Dominican Republic, whose road deaths record is the worst in the Caribbean

• Jun 30, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

Amateur hour

Dennis Mbelenzi wins but comes away the loser as the 2023 Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby leaves a bad taste

Dennis Mbelenzi wins but comes away the loser as the 2023 Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby leaves a bad taste

• May 30, 2023 9:34 AM

Editorials

Death of Marco Warren is on us

Civility in this country has been “overtaken” by a me-first mentality that has reaped untold grief

Civility in this country has been “overtaken” by a me-first mentality that has reaped untold grief

• May 19, 2023 8:00 AM

Editorials

The monarchy’s role in 2023

The coronation of King Charles II raises questions about the Royal Family in the 21st century

The coronation of King Charles II raises questions about the Royal Family in the 21st century

• May 06, 2023 7:29 AM

Editorials

Media freedom has never been more important

Independent journalism is under greater threat today than in decades, with record numbers of journalists being imprisoned

Independent journalism is under greater threat today than in decades, with record numbers of journalists being imprisoned

• May 03, 2023 7:50 AM

Editorials

Editorial: Getting to an agreement on Fairmont Southampton

The issue over the controversial SDO is whether Gencom will stick or twist in the face of mounting public dissatisfaction

The issue over the controversial SDO is whether Gencom will stick or twist in the face of mounting public dissatisfaction

• Apr 27, 2023 8:00 AM