11 results returned for search: "" category ("Opinion Writer" AND "Opinion") author Michael Dunkley
During the Budget debate for the Ministry of Health, it was revealed by the minister that cash reserves for the hospital have dwindled to $16 million, which equates to six days' worth of funding to run the operation.
Normally a hospital would like 60...
DATE: Mar 10, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
On February 4, the Minister of National Security delivered a statement to Parliament, giving an update on gang violence.
Recently, and very sadly, our island home has been rocked by violence. Last Wednesday, a good Samaritan succumbed to injuries sus...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
Christopher Famous recently questioned the One Bermuda Alliance's motivation behind suggesting the elimination of Travel Authorisation Form in its present state.
We stand by that opinion and believe there is a better way to continue to protect our bo...
DATE: Jul 13, 2021
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
It was a busy week all around and I was looking forward to some downtime on Saturday. However, after reading the recent opinion piece by Jason Wade titled “Let's turn down the volume, Bermuda”, I felt compelled to respond for the good of the country....
DATE: Jul 09, 2021
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
As we head towards Good Friday and Easter, a big holiday for all of us and one with so much tradition and meaning, we reflect on the present spike and alarming uptick on positive Covid-19 cases.
It has now been more than a year since the pandemic alt...
DATE: Apr 01, 2021
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
On December 11 during a busy session in Parliament, one of the Bills debated was the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2020. The Bill consolidated the Trade Union Act 1965, the Labour Relations Act 1975 and the Labour Disputes Act ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
Christopher Famous wrote an opinion last week about the new airport terminal and the events surrounding the passage of legislation. This opinion provides another look at the matter and provides facts that the Progressive Labour Party overlooks.
Decem...
DATE: Dec 16, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
Bermuda, initially when Covid-19 hit the island in mid-March, the Government took extreme measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus; the island sheltered in place for weeks. The Government and Opposition worked together, and the vast majority ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2020
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
“At times, just as it is wise to give a fish some line to get hooked, it is also prudent to let a politician talk.”
Recently, after comments by Zane DeSilva regarding the relationship between the United States and Bermuda, and any treaty violations a...
DATE: Jun 22, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley
Bermudians should understand that the Progressive Labour Party government will never ever say the airport project is a good deal for Bermuda — no matter the facts, no matter the positive professional judgments on the deal. Even by its own consultant,...
DATE: Feb 27, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Michael Dunkley