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During the latter part of 2008, when there was already a disturbing picture of gang violence, the weapon of choice was a long blade or knife but that got worse when there was a sudden turn to the use of guns. Sadly, I remember cars ominously pulling ...

After 50 years of sociopolitical activity preceded by a nebulous or nascent introduction through church and family, I think my tales of that experience may be of interest for those who are going forward with any political ambition. It is useful to kn...

This week I laid out before a teachers group a few positions, and made some assertions about the Bermuda Union of Teachers’ hierarchy, hoping to be thumped and countered by contrary facts by any of its 1,000 members — but “nada”. Today, it should be ...

I love history, in particular the nuance that different perspectives lend to its narrative and accounts. I remember years ago reading about the beginnings of the Bermuda Union of Teachers and the cause of its inception. At the time, my interest was ...

History is perhaps the best tool to evaluate actions and determine mistakes or formulae promoted that did not succeed. It is inevitable that the human family learns through tragedy and at times endures difficult and painful experiences before they le...

I know we are all concerned about the recent return of gun violence and gang-related activities. The dilemma reveals the level of hate and insensitivity to life that has overtaken the minds of too many of our young men and women — prompting the deep...

I recall years ago hearing the buzzwords “tipping point” and, of late, "inflection point" as maybe appropriate. I have to say that based on personal experience with the labour market, the early Nineties were our tipping point. I was fortunate to grow...

“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a word picture as a metaphor created by an English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, which characterises how powerful and superior effective words, information and even education can be in resolving conflict...

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, both billionaires, went into suborbital space, the first steps in privatising space travel — hearkening back to the days of the great adventures of the mid-century. Then, too, for those who understand history, Atlantic...

Maybe it is a sign of old age when one becomes sensitive about subjects such as democracy or the lack thereof. Certainly, day-to-day management items tend rather to look at the implications of broader moves that affect the freedoms and livelihood of ...